10 Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle

With over 15 years of experience in coaching and weight management, Personal Trainer Dean Schaffer has shared his 10 Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle with us. Instead of believing that working out every day and starving yourself is the way to look and feel great, he knows that if you follow these 10 rules, you will look and feel how you want to in no time at all. Banishing fad diets, Dean founded The Fitness Club London to welcome clients who want to exercise, lose weight, tone up, get nutritional advice or just get fit!

With a background in Kung Fu, Dean specialises in surprising the body, pushing you from exercise to exercise and keeping your body on its toes so you get the results you want.

So, if you are interested in creating a healthier lifestyle for yourself, not just a gym program, he is just the person you need. Glam went along to see Dean and will be reporting back on his inside tips next week but for now read on to get a head start over the weekend.

1.       ‘Breakfast is King’ the most important meal of the day, so don’t begin your day on an empty stomach as your first meal will kick start your metabolism.

2.  Drink 2 litres of water a day. If you are a lover of tea and/or coffee etc, make sure that after each hot beverage a glass of water follows, this will make it easier to reach your 2 litres a day.

3.       Stay away from fizzy drinks. They may be low in calories (e.g. Diet Coke) but they consist of gas which will bloat your stomach out and make you feel uncomfortable.

4.       As the saying goes, ‘Our eyes are bigger than our belly’ therefore, when preparing your food make sure nothing on your plate overlaps. This is also a good indication of what you are eating and also helps you to make sure you are not eating too much.

5.       If you’re still hungry after finishing what’s on your plate, wait for 5-10 minutes, before going back for more. (FACT: 95% of the time, if an individual waits for 5-10 minutes after their meal, they will not need that second helping as their stomach will have settled).

Dean Schaffer

6.       Try to not eat more than 400-450 calories per meal (depending on your gender) so that your body receives the right amount of calories and does not store any unneeded. Remember, ‘You are what you eat’.

7.       Eat on a regular basis, 3 times a day, 400-450 calories per meal, and don’t forget your 2 snacks at 200 calories each. Delicious! Always making sure that your body never goes hungry.

8.       Do not forget about exercise. Always do your cardio in the morning on an empty stomach as you are using fat fuel energy rather than food energy.

 9.       Do not eat 2 hours before going to bed as your food intake will not have settled and your good night’s sleep will become affected.

 10.    Make sure that you eat a good balanced diet, as your body needs protein, carbohydrates and good fats.

REMEMBER. Let’s create a lifestyle we can follow, rather than another fad diet.

For more information or to book a session with Dean, see

www.fitnessclublondon.com