Fitness

Change your habits, change your life

 ADAM SIMPSON

YOU don’t need to discover the perfect diet to get results, you just need to work on your daily habits.

If you are someone who doesn’t have a background in the health and fi tness industry, it can be quite confusing on what it is you need to do to get yourself in shape.

Th ere is a myriad of diets out there and many of which can be quite contradictory. Instead of bouncing from diet to diet, I want you to focus on your daily eating and exercise habits.

Take a step back and look at what you do each day. Do you exercise? Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? How much water do you drink? Are there any foods or drinks that you know you over consume?

Now, I want you to choose 1-2 of your daily habits that you currently could improve on and for the next month focus on making an improvement. Simple small changes can lead to big results when you are consistent.

Let’s look at an example of what I am talking about.

Marcus Whelan, 42, Glenorie, Psychologist and Father of 4.

What made you start an exercise program?

I started because I wanted to feel happier within myself and improve my confi dence. For me it wasn’t about weight loss, but I just wanted to turn up and challenge myself. I also joined the Group Training program as I liked the social aspect of it.

What do you love about Group Training? And when did you start?

I love the comradery aspect to it, it’s great to have that competition aspect to it, without it really being a competition. I like the idea of supporting others while being supported and you just push yourself that much harder when you do it with others. I started at Repetitions Fitness right before Covid hit and all the gyms closed down. Th en I was participating in the online workouts during the lock down and got straight back into the Group Training sessions when the gym reopened.

What results have you achieved?

I am the fi tt est and strongest I have ever been, my body looks completely diff erent and have lost around 9kg on the scales.

How do you feel now?

I feel like a new man. I am stronger, healthier, happier, I am excited to train each week and I think even the kids are happier.

What dietary changes have you made?

I have just been more mindful of what I am eating and shrunken my portion sizes. I try to limit how many calories I

Marcus Whelan: October 2019 – 87kg Marcus Whelan: February 2021 – 78kg

drink, but still manage a few beers. I also try to focus on eating more vegetables and just reduced the amounts of processed food I eat.

How many days a week do you train now? And what were you doing before?

I am currently training 4-5 days a week now, previously I would do 1-2 sessions a week but nowhere near the same intensity.

What pushes you to keep going? And what is the biggest piece of advice you would give someone who is looking to start out?

I am committ ed to the behavioural changes that I made and have a strong mindset to continue to look and feel my best. I think you need to accept yourself as you are before you are willing to change yourself.

Adam Simpson is lead trainer and founder at Repetitions Group fitness and Personal Training. www.repititionspt.com.au