FITNESS & WELLBEING BLOG

Jonny & Vera discuss Inspirit’s approach to health and weight loss, as well as why it’s ineffective to to give out cookie cutter recommendations when it comes to diet, health and exercise.

Does that sound familiar to you?   “Knowing and not doing is the same as not knowing.” Knowing what foods are healthy, how beneficial exercise is and the importance of managing stress for your health is not enough.  We all have to apply that knowledge to see profound changes in how we look and feel….

Whenever somebody has a goal of losing some weight, improving their health, getting fitter or increasing their energy, the most common things most people do is try to change either their diet or the amount of exercise they do.  Doing so is an excellent first step; nutrition and exercise are super important when it comes…

With Spring approaching there is no need to panic and jump onto the latest fad-diet bandwagon, whether you are looking to drop a few pounds or make a bigger lifestyle change, the key to success is setting some realistic goals and keeping the motivation going beyond the first few weeks or even days! So, what’s…

Over the past 12 years, I have been helping people get into shape whilst looking and feeling better. When our guests arrive at our fitness and wellness holiday retreat in the Algarve – almost everyone tells me they need help to shift stubborn fat despite trying various diets and training programmes at home. So why…

The good news is it can make for some tasty meals. At our retreats in Portugal breakfast usually includes either lean bacon or smoked salmon with eggs and avocado, or high protein yoghurt and local fresh fruit. Washed down with some fresh coffee or a high vitamin smoothie, a protein boost gets the day off to a great start!

At Inspirit Retreat we spend a lot of our time dispelling myths. Here’s one: “you’ll never lose weight if you eat carbs.”

Most men would secretly admit they wished they had bigger muscles. But women? Not so much. There’s a fear in some quarters that increasing muscle tissue will make you look ‘bulky’ and masculine. The good news is this is just not true, and the even better news is that having more muscle tissue means you’ll burn more energy, so it can actually help you lose weight.

Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, get fit or improve your confidence and energy, if you can make an effort to avoid these five things you’ll be well on your way…