Introduction There is so much information available relating to weight loss it is ludicrous, especially around this time of year. In a quick 5 minute google search you can have different sources claiming opposite things are the very best for losing weight, most are absolute rubbish. I fully appreciate that by publishing this article I am adding to the volume, but I’m hoping to make it obvious and easy to understand, helping people to see the wood between the trees….
Introduction In a previous post I have explained in detail why a few months ago I decided to switch to a have a ketogenic breakfast, you can find it here. In that blog I covered what a ketogenic meal is, the benefits of adding a ketogenic meal to your day, and what ketogenic food I eat for breakfast. I do not want to cover old ground here, so if the term ketogenic is new to you I strongly recommend you…
Introduction Ask the average person on the street, and I’m sure the majority would say that sugar is bad, getting that information into the sub-conscious has worked. What hasn’t worked it’s way into the average persons sub-conscious are either of the following: (1) carbohydrates are converted to glucose (sugar) in the body and eating refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice etc) is basically eating sugar (2) fat is good for you, we need to consume more fat. These points…
Introduction FinTech is a huge buzz word out in the world at the moment, and whilst a large number of people can tell you what it is, Financial Technology, far fewer really understand how FinTech is disrupting the Financial Services market and just how much the market could be transformed within such a short period of time. The aim of this piece is three-fold; (1) provide you with a brief but detailed overview of what FinTech really is and…
Introduction I have created a separate piece on my preferred ‘overall gym’ exercises. That piece focused on individuals looking to maximize lean muscle development and looking for the ‘cover page’ body. So if you are interested, check it out here: http://jablifestyle.net/2016/04/24/optimal-gym-exercises/. However, that isn’t what everyone is looking for in a gym routine, many people look to use the gym to supplement there training for the sports they love and/or compete in. This post will focus on the best gym…
Introduction I wonder if there is anybody in this world who always has 100% happiness in themselves? If you are such a person then please do get in contact, I’d love to speak to you and hear your secret. For the rest of us, there is always something we want to improve about ourselves. Admittedly the spectrum is large. Some people wish they could change everything about themselves almost constantly, others have that small niggling thing that sometimes gets…
Introduction I decided to make a more interesting New Years Resolution in 2016, in addition to the standard aim to go to the gym more, I wanted to do something a little different. What did I choose? To eat a ketogenic breakfast every work day of the week. I’m sure two questions have immediately popped into your mind, (1) What is a ketogenic breakfast? (2) Why choose a ketogenic breakfast? Let me take each in turn. At a fundamental…
Introduction I am in good shape, I am 6 foot 4ins tall and weigh 85kgs (13st 4lbs), but I’m not a professional athlete or a fitness instructor, I’m a full time Technology Consultant who also has this blog to maintain alongside spending time with friends, family and relaxing. I try to go to the gym 3 times a week, to date this year I have been 2.3 times a week – tracked using CoachMe App – so I’m close…
Thank you for visiting my site, I hope you find the content useful and insightful. Firstly a brief introduction, in 6 short bullet points I am a: Technology consultant Rugby enthusiast and general sport lover Amateur investor Londoner Looking to improve my physical, mental, spiritual and financial health and share my journey with everyone Trying to always be a cheerful pessimist & constructive cynic Following the 6 theme, I have decided to blog on the following 6 categories: Personal Finance…