I've been a personal trainer for over 10 years and a competitive powerlifter for 8 of those years. In all that time, what has inspired me the most, is seeing people pursue things they once thought was never possible, or was even on their radar! The people that inspire the most, are not World Record holders (but they do inspire me!) but they are the people that break down stereotypes and show the world, and themselves, what is possible.

Summer is a great time of year for an abundance of seasonal fruit, and right now there are plenty of berries in season. Choosing seasonally is an excellent way to get great tasting produce at a good price. Below is a salad recipe that incorporates my love of berries. It's a refreshing salad that is great for hot summer days and also an easy dish to make to take to BBQs. Yum!

Every year I compile a list of my top workout tracks that were released in that year. When I train, I generally listen to rap and RnB. Depending on how I am feeling, I will listen to music that makes me feel happy and positive or even cocky and confident (whatever I need for that day!). Sometimes I use music to distract myself between lifting sets, as to not stress about the weight I am about to lift.

I was recently searching for some new salad recipes and came across this one, which I just had to try! This recipe is a great healthy alternative to a creamy potato salad. I tried it and now it is something I make regularly as a side to some protein. It will be a great salad to take to BBQ's, with the Australian summer just around the corner!

Winter has definitely hit Canberra this last week and so I thought I would put together a workout to get you warm! A full body work-out you can do at the gym or inside the comfort of your own home (with minimal equipment - a kettlebell and a medicine ball).

I run a 12-week challenge a couple of times each year. Not some kind of fast track weight loss challenge, instead it is a program that focuses on good nutrition. Food is the one area that many people struggle with and in this program participants are guided through a framework of how to make food work for them, for life - to aid in weight loss, weight maintenance (even weight gain where needed), fitness and for strength.

Don't have much time? space? or equipment? Well, not to worry, that's no excuse not to exercise! Below is a simple and short workout that you can do in under 20 minutes, in your lounge room. All you need is a chair and a stop watch.

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We have officially hit the festive season! For many, the Christmas period is a time filled with parties and other social gatherings, which often involve lots of food and alcohol, including Christmas Day itself! It's not surprising then, that research shows that weight gain over the festive season is a major contributor to excess yearly weight gain, especially for people who are already carrying more weight than they would like.

I have a sweet tooth, well actually, I also have a savoury tooth. I generally just love food! But I also love being healthy and fuelling my body well for a healthy and active life.