If you’ve ever tried a quick-fix fad diet, you understand that it may help you lose weight super fast, but keeping it off usually is harder than sticking to it. Real weight loss comes with lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.

We all know the basics of a healthier lifestyle, yet sometimes we can get caught up in the excitement of socialising or the indulgence of couch time. Here are 4 steps that can start you on your journey to good health and lasting weight loss.

  1. WATER – CHEERS TO THAT! The average human body is made up of 50-65% water. Our entire functionality as a machine works on water, so when we get dehydrated we start to malfunction, no different to a car with an empty radiator.  We may get fuzzy thoughts, headaches or tiredness.  The body confuses thirst for hunger, so you may over consume calories when you are in fact just thirsty.  Soda, alcohol or sweetened beverages can be incredibly counterproductive to weight loss goals. Plus you may not have any idea how many calories you are drinking.  Up your H2O intake and replace all sweetened beverages with the good stuff (water) to help replenish your body and flush out toxins. As a result, you will have your body functioning smoothly and clarity of mind.
  1. NOURISH YOUR BODY. If you fuel your body with packaged, additive filled foods, it will prevent you from progressing towards your goals.  The quality of your calories count just as much as the number of calories!  Think fresh, lean, green and in season.  If it’s something that can sit in your pantry without going off for months, it’s bound to be full of additives which you don’t need! Number 1 general rule to go by – If you don’t recognise the ingredients listed or the ingredient list is incredibly long, it’s not nutritionally worth it!  By nourishing your body with healthy, nutritionally dense food, you are getting a variety of goodness. You’ll feel satiated and keep your blood sugar levels constant, preventing energy peaks and troughs during the day which lead to sugar cravings and bad habits.  Our 21 Day Bikini ATHLETIX Challenge supplies you with our exclusive SHRED Plan, a nutritional wonderland of information and meals to ensure your body is being fuelled with love.
  1. GET YOUR ZZZ’s. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep per night, the gap between getting too little sleep and just enough sleep can affect your health, your mood and your weight.  Part of this is physiological- when you don’t get enough sleep, leptin levels drop.  Leptin plays a key role in making you feel full. Most people who are tired are just plain hungry, and they seem to crave high-fat and high-calorie foods for an energy boost.  This causes your blood sugar to rise and fall dramatically, which may cause you to be too tired to train and then have your mind buzzing again at night. Not a good set up! Create good nightly habits so you can wind down and relax in the evening, get the sleep you deserve and be ready to go for a morning training session with the Vixens on Bondi Beach!
  1. GET SWEATING! Weight loss is about burning more calories than you consume, and resistance training increases the number of calories you burn for hours after you finish your workout.  The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest.  A combination of regular cardio and resistance training is required for optimal health of your cardiovascular system as well as your entire body structure. For many women, this is the most difficult lifestyle change of all, but the benefits are well worth it. At Bondi Vixen, our classes run for 45 – 60 minutes to keep you in that intense fat burning zone. Aiming for 4-5 session per week will ensure you see results fast. When exercise is a normal part of your everyday routine, it’s more likely you can maintain your results long term plus continually improve your body composition. Your body will reward you with a slimmer and more toned physique.  Our 21 Day Bikini ATHLETIX Challenge gives you unlimited functional training sessions designed to get you burning fat fast and our mindset training is designed to keep you consistent with your exercise regime long term!

The quickest and most permanent weight loss comes from a combination of healthy eating plus consistent, challenging workouts.  We can show you the way and help you smash your goals.

Sign up to our 21 Day Bikini ATHLETIX Challenge starting February 27th and kickstart your journey to your SEXIEST body ever!