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Susie Burrell
July 9, 2018
Why am I not losing body fat? For any regular exerciser, the balance of exercise and diet required to support weight loss is generally well understood – eat fewer carbs and calories, get enough movement and cardio and add in some weights to change body composition and increase metabolic rate. An interesting scenario arises when […]
by Susie Burrell
April 10, 2018
How are you feeling after Easter? Refreshed? Re-energised? Or a little tired, heavy and bloated? Even though the weather is unseasonably warm it is not uncommon to feel a little blah come April. Things are relatively quiet with school holidays about to start, Winter is on its way, the days are shorter and there are […]
by Susie Burrell
March 22, 2018
The times you are most likely to be dehydrated. This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Zip Water. In busy lives there can be a big difference between knowing that we need to drink more water, and actually achieving this goal every day. So if one of your goals is to focus on […]
by Susie Burrell
March 13, 2018
What is more important for weight loss – diet or exercise? This is one of the most common weight loss questions I get, and the answer like most specific questions about diet and weight is a little bit more complicated than a straight answer declaring one or the other more important. And while ultimately does […]
by Susie Burrell
February 26, 2018
Mondays: The way you begin your week, is the way you will live your week At the start of the official working week, Mondays are the day when we get a fresh start. The time of the week when our good health and fitness intentions can be used to our advantage if and how we […]
by Susie Burrell
November 9, 2017
I used to exercise a lot – at least an hour a day, probably more but since having the twins I am lucky to fit in a walk most days. But what I have realised over the past few months is that it is finally time to get my fitness back on track now that […]
by Susie Burrell
November 3, 2017
10,000 steps is not enough To start with I will openly state that I am not a personal trainer, or exercise physiologist. Rather I am writing this based on my experience as a dietitian in clinical practice working with individuals to adjust both their diet and activity levels in order to achieve weight loss. For […]
by Susie Burrell
September 11, 2017
It is a fact of life that once we hit our 30’s, exercise far less than we need and gain weight over time that our metabolic function starts to decline. The issue with this is that as our cells become less efficient at burning calories, and as we lose muscle mass, we burn fewer and […]
by Susie Burrell
January 17, 2017
Susie is currently a brand ambassador for Australian Bananas. To learn more about the partnership, click here. This is a sponsored post. If you train regularly, at the gym, with a PT or by yourself, the last thing you want is for your nutrition post training to be undoing all of your hard work. Similarly, if […]
by Susie Burrell
December 6, 2016
The diet hacks you need to prevent Christmas weight gain. Chances are if you have spent the last few weeks indulging with plenty of Christmas cheer the clothes are starting to feel a little tight. The issue with gaining a couple of extra kilos at Christmas is that research suggests we rarely lose it which […]
by Susie Burrell
October 13, 2016
Are you eating more because you go to the gym? If you exercise regularly, you will know the feeling of intense hunger that can accompany regular high intensity workouts – that need to eat something immediately if not sooner and usually something high carbohydrate in nature to try and satisfy that relentless hunger. This may […]
by Susie Burrell
August 12, 2016
If you hate going to the gym I have good news for you. There are plenty of daily activities that you can engage in regularly to significantly increase the number of calories you burn on a daily basis. And even if some do not seem all that appealing there is sure to be a couple […]
by Susie Burrell
July 14, 2016
Well we finally have a mobile game that encourages users to get up and be active! A massive well done to the creators of Pokemon Go for developing a mobile interface that actively encourages people to get up, get moving, clock up thousands of steps and burn calories. And it seems that as long as […]
by Susie Burrell
February 22, 2016
If you exercise regularly, you will know the feeling of intense hunger that can accompany regular high intensity workouts – that need to eat something immediately if not sooner and usually something high carbohydrate in nature to try and satisfy that relentless hunger. This may happen when you first arrive home after a long day […]
by Susie Burrell
October 30, 2015
Do you really need to exercise to burn off your treats? I don’t know about you, but my social media news feed has been filled with Halloween posts lately. Costume ideas, decorations, tricks and lots of “treat” suggestions. Along with the above, I have also seen a few of the below images… This image is driving me a little nuts to […]
by Susie Burrell
October 28, 2015
If you exercise regularly, you will know the feeling of intense hunger that can accompany regular high intensity workouts – that need to eat something immediately if not sooner and usually something high carbohydrate in nature to try and satisfy that relentless hunger. This may happen when you first arrive home after a long day […]
by Susie Burrell
October 10, 2015
For most runners, it’s not until the day before a big event that they start to think about getting their nutrition right. While it is important to ensure that your muscles have plenty of stored fuel, this does not mean you have to carb load to prepare. Instead, the best approach is to make sure […]
by Susie Burrell
October 1, 2015
Have you ever started an exercise program to lose weight? Have you ever been disappointed with your lack of results? I know I sure have. You can read about my fat start into the fitness industry 20 years ago HERE. You know that weight loss happens when you burn up more calories than you consume […]
by Susie Burrell
September 14, 2015
This is a sponsored post. Elite sporting organisations across the world have realised the importance of optimal recovery and have heavily invested in programs to ensure improved recovery times, reduced muscle soreness, improved follow up sessions and lower levels of fatigue. No matter the sport though, all recovery programs bring a mix of optimal hydration […]
