Do you do these things and think you can get away with them?

• Work hard
• party hard
• stay up late
• drink coffee and alcohol

Think again. When we live a fast-paced lifestyle, we rely on the adrenalin in our bodies to keep us going. It can give us an addictive rush and for a while we might actually enjoy being in a constant hectic state. But what about the damage we are doing to our body? As our body struggles to meet the high-pressure demands of a 24-hour day, we run the very real risk of adrenal fatigue.

Are you in an Adrenal Avalanch?

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Tagged As: adrenal fatigue, exhaustion, high stress

Here we speak to three women of different sizes and fitness levels. Many don’t realise that it’s actually healthier to be fit and slightly overweight than unfit and a normal weight.

Getting motivated and staying motivated can be tough, but once you make exercise and healthy eating a regular part of your routine, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get started sooner.

If you’re looking to get back into shape and lead a healthier life, you’ve come to the right place. So stop procrastinating and follow my top tips to get you motivated and keep you motivated.

Make a commitment

Make a commitment to yourself to stick to your plan to get fit and healthy. Identify what your main roadblocks could be, e.g. too busy or too tired – then sit down and work out a logical solution to all of your excuses.
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Tagged As: exercise, fitness, Goals, Health, Motivation, nutrition, Tips

We all know you can’t spot reduce body fat, so if a spare tyre is your issue, hit the cardio machines and get your diet sorted. Once you’re ready to shape, watch this clip for my five favourite oblique exercises. Do each exercise 12 times each side, and complete the circuit for 3 sets.

It’s true, carbs are NOT the enemy! Here Kerri-Anne and I work our way through the different types of resistant starch and the meal plan prescribed in the new diet book The Carb Lovers Diet.

Yes you can be fitter at forty, with many a woman feeling more attractive in her forties than she did in her twenties. Here Kerri-Anne Kennerly interviews Jackie Maxted and me on how you can feel fab in your forties.

Tagged As: 40, Amelia Burton, fit, forties, KAckie Maxted, yoga

Read the Full New Idea Article here.

Recently New Idea Magazine has uncovered Matt Preston’s latest project – weight loss! He has enlisted yours truly to train him both face to face and online as he strips off 25kg and embarks on the quest to go from fat foodie, to fit foodie! New idea (23rd August 2010), and has outlined my training plan, nutrition plan and Detox that Matt has embarked on. Watch this space for more updates as we embark on what will no doubt be a whirlwind adventure between the Fitness Freak and the Foodie.

Tagged As: Amelia Burton, Foodie, Masterchef, Matt Preston, Weight loss

For many mums out there the pressure to lose that pregnancy weight can affect the enjoyment of those first months with your baby. So unless you are planning on donning the catwalk or appearing in Vogue, take a chill pill, enjoy your first few months, while slowly getting back into a healthy routine. It takes nine months to put the weight on, so expect around nine months to take it off again! After that, it’s more about your lifestyle than your bubba! Watch my segment below for more tips.

Tagged As: baby, exercise, Kerri-Anne Kennerly, Weight loss

Recently I appeared on mornings with Kerri-Anne  to discuss whether it is necessary to weigh yourself for weight loss. It’s an interesting debate and one that I have very strong views about. Watch the discussion below…

What has your experience with the scales been? How frequently do you weigh yourself?

Is goal setting really worthwhile? A recent study from Harvard University seems to think so. In this goal setting podcast I explore how goal setting will put you back in the drivers seat and how to best organize your goals.

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Have you done any goal setting this year? I’d love to hear what you’ve set out to achieve and how you are tracking.

Tagged As: Goal Setting, Motivation, podcast