Lindy Olsen, who has also won nine national and international
figure shaping titles, shed 25kg (55lb) almost nine years ago and since then
she has transformed not only her body, but her life into a fit, lean and
successful individual.
Lindy Olsen also writes articles about fitness and health
issues not only in Australian but also many international newspapers and
magazines. Currently, she leads Oxygen Magazine as Editor besides heading Clean
Eating Magazine as Managing Editor.
For more information on Lindy Olsen and her personal success
program, please visit www.lindyolsen.com.
Following are Lindy
Olsen’s seven super fitness rules that
she shares with the world fitness
seekers that can help them achieve the highest level of great fitness.
Rule 1
Always Eat a Lean Source of Protein at Every Meal
You can get your lean protein from many different sources.
Some of these include chicken breast, lean beef, turkey, fish, kangaroo, and
egg whites. Eating enough protein is vital for muscle growth and repair not to
mention many other essential bodily functions.
Rule 2
Always Eat 5-6 Meals Every Day About 3-4 Hours Apart
Always eat 5-6 small meals each day in order to keep your
metabolism on fire. If you skip breakfast the chance of your metabolism
becoming and sluggish is increased significantly. I want to make sure that my
metabolism stays revved up and in top gear throughout the day.
Rule 3
Eat Your Greens
Try to eat least five servings of fruits and vegetables a
day as a means of helping boost immune function and reduce risk for chronic disease.
Remember restricting any one of the major food groups can lead to a
macronutrient imbalance and corresponding vitamin and mineral deficiency.
Rule 4
Every 9 out of 10 Meals You Have Has to be in Your Plan
In other words, if you are eating five times a day, you
would eat 35 meals per week in total. Effectively, 3.5 of them can be your
choice, within reason of course! I call these my junk meals, so try to find out
what combination works best for you. If I eat well all week I always indulge in
a few small treats on the weekends as may reward. This does two things, keep me
sane and keeps my body guessing as to what I’m doing. This approach seems to
work well for me as I really look forward to the weekends. Chocolate,
cheesecake and caramel slice… Yum!
Rule 5
Avoid Sugar and Limit Your Complex Carbs With Your Last Two Meals
Unless You’re Active At Night
Hidden sugar is the number one enemy for most “saddle bag”
sufferers and is a major reason why many people fall short of reaching their
health and fitness goals. Read your food labels carefully and try to avoid rich
sauces and fatty dressings that contain large amounts of sugar as they can be
disastrous when trying to control your blood sugar levels and manage your
weight. Excess consumption of complex carbohydrates in the later part of the
day unless you are training can also contribute to an energy surplus and if you
are not careful can easily be stored by the body for later use. Portion control
is paramount!
Rule 6
Drink at least 500ml of Water with Every 10kg of Body Weight
Water is my number one weight loss secret! It has no calories,
sugar or fats and is a great way to quench your thirst without adding to your
waistline. Many people often mistake thirst for hungers, so if you drink plenty
of water throughout the day, you may need less food to keep you feeling
satisfied. Not to mention, water is the only thing that will eliminate waste
from your body. If you don’t keep well hydrated, your body simply cannot rid
itself of those nasty toxins which inevitably end up on your thighs and hips.
Rule 7
Move More!
Try to get yourself moving each day for a minimum of 30-45
minutes before your day begins. Whether you get outdoors for a walk or hit the
gym just remember to schedule it in before the day ends. I find it best to get
it over and done with first thing in the morning. That way if I am tired from a
hard day’s work, it doesn’t give me an excuse not to do it. Remember consistency
is the key! This will kick start your metabolism for the rest of the day and
help you get revved up and off to a good start! Any type of regular physical
activity, no matter how moderate, can help you to lose body fat. You can always
increase the level of intensity to speed up your results.
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