The speaker shares their fitness journey, diet, and exercise habits. They emphasize the importance of motivation, self-discipline, and finding what works for each individual. Key points include:
* Eating when hungry, with a typical diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, roti, and occasional eggs or toast
* Drinking apple cider vinegar and black coffee in the morning, and having a protein shake or bar after workouts
* Avoiding unhealthy snacks and opting for healthier alternatives like puffed rice, fox nuts, and soya nuts
* Exercising in the morning, with a routine that includes going to the gym after dropping off their son at school
* Believing in finding balance and not being too hard on oneself, with the occasional allowance for treats like chocolate
* Not counting calories, but instead focusing on eating healthy and feeling good
* Having a weakness for chocolate, but trying to balance it with healthy habits
* Advocating for a gradual approach to fitness, setting small goals, and celebrating small victories along the way.
The speaker also shares their personal story of getting back into shape after gaining 22 kilos during pregnancy, and how they maintain their fitness and health in their 40s.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker gained 22 kilos during pregnancy.
2. The speaker starts their day with apple cider vinegar in water.
3. They drink black coffee with a teaspoon of coconut oil in the morning.
4. They eat a piece of fruit as their morning fuel before working out.
5. They work out in the morning, usually after dropping their son off at school.
6. They eat when they're hungry, and their hunger times are usually in the morning, lunch, and 5 o'clock.
7. They eat dinner most days at 7:30 with their son.
8. They prefer eating at 8:30 if they go out for dinner.
9. They have to have a meal before going out to a friend's place for dinner.
10. They eat a variety of foods but try to keep healthy snacks around them, such as puffed rice and fox nuts.
11. They usually eat dinner between 7 and 8.
12. They insist on having an early dinner if they have to meet someone for dinner.
13. They don't count calories and don't look at the calorie count of everything they eat.
14. They tried the General Motors Diet but found it made them dizzy.
15. They prefer eating healthy foods but allow themselves to indulge in chocolate occasionally.
16. They don't drink alcohol with sugary chasers, instead opting for soda with a squeeze of lime or coconut water.
17. They don't eat rice, preferring wheat, barley, and oats.
18. They're in their 40s and feel they're at their healthiest and fittest now.
19. They think their metabolism is still going strong despite their age.
20. They believe fitness is essential for mental balance, stability, and emotional well-being.
21. They think cardio is key to keeping weight off and allowing one to see the hard work done on their abs.
22. They believe it's never too late to get into fitness and start exercising.