Tag: exercise

Test the Reasons You Think you will Fail and Plan to Succeed

In the 12 Steps How to Stick to a Healthy Eating plan I talk about testing the reasons you think you might fail and planning ahead to succeed. I thought about these while climbing the Kogelberg this morning. It was a beautifully clear day but 

To the top of Lion’s Head – a journey of firsts.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but I am proof that you can. I have set myself the challenge of doing as many things as I possibly can for the first time. The reward is great but the effort to achieve 

A Hero’s Journey to Madagascar

When I attended the ManKind Project’s New Warrior Training Adventure in March 2002 I did so as I wanted to be brave. I gave myself the animal-totem name Brave Lion as I felt that I had wimped out of much in my life. Attending that 

My “Healthy Weight” Dream Team

For those who have asked for the contact details of the team who helped me reach my goal weight here they are, in no particular order. Most useful aspect: Slowly built up my fitness and strength while avoiding injuries. Dietician Judy Kotze, Durbanville. 021 975