Monday 1st September - Week Seven Day One - Global Health Challenge - 14 days to go

WE ONLY HAVE 14 DAYS TO GO !!

Yesterday we looked at habits of Women and now for the Men.

Let’s look at what “habit syndromes” they often adopt to lose weight as their main objective. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, men seem to think that just by getting active and not changing their intake of nutrients too much, that any plan or strategy will work. First mistake.

They normally rely on their life experiences from their youth (the old days - who hasn't heard that one) and this serves as the guide to both exercise frequency and intensity levels and even their ability. However time has passed. Late night sessions of social drinking and excessive calories compounded by a less active lifestyle is the catalyst for obesity and conditions of ill health.

The person described below is not that same youthful active individual from the past. Could lose his life because he doesn’t live in the present with regard to his health.

Average Joe The Event Guy – In the past he could have been a good sportsman but “life” has interrupted this focus. He is most likely overweight and could have other possible health risks, but still thinks of himself as the same young sports star from his youth. He will be able to tell you great stories about “back in the day” when he was fit. Now years later when finding out that there is an event such as a “City Marathon” he enters without any training plans as if he was still fit. This is his weight loss regime and could lead to possible health dangers with his intensity.

This person sees less need to monitor caloric intake and his social activities normally include alcohol. This will limit success because these "empty calories" add up significantly.

The Weekend Warrior – Like Average Joe he most likely had an active past and likes the social aspect of “the team”. He regularly undertakes weekend activity for the social and psychological benefits and less about weight loss. He mostly does what is required with activity levels to “manage his weight” and allow for those “refreshments after the game”. He will increase his activity levels to adjust for weight issues when they are raised.

This person sees no need to monitor caloric intake because he is active – a plan most likely to lead to failure.

The Try-Athlete – Unlike the other two he leads an active lifestyle and would probably be classified as an over-trainer. He eats as much as he can, based on his activity levels. He trains every day and is active on the weekends. He will compete in any event and voluntarily seeks out more to do with challenge being the key. He has all the latest gear for his activity and can tell you what his “splits” are the last few events he entered whether you wish to listen or not. He may not have a weight issue but could have other health issues due to excessive behaviours of activity. When people over-exercise they suppress their immune system which can lead to frequent colds etc.

In doing the same comparative research discussion with male friends and colleagues, I tried to find out which one they thought that they were. Their responses were quite different to the females. Most guys wanted to know which “syndrome” I thought that they were.

It was like their chests puffed up and felt that this “habit syndrome” condition was a good thing. Again this type of confusion about optimal personal health comes from a total lack of understanding of how the body works. We all know one or more of these types of guys. But as you can see there really is a distinct difference in mind shift from women to men.

So now we see that both Women AND Men have body issues and it may indicate why there is a requirement to learn more about how our bodies work to be able to create a healthier future.


Goal of this final fourteen (14) days or two (2) weeks is designed to consolidate all of the last 6 weeks including the Human ECO Cleanse and to now establish patterns for your new LIFE.

- Assess your eating habits and see what you have re-introduced. Did you re-introduce caffeine or red meat and have you found you can now do without as much of these. The focus now is not to slip back into old habits but recognise them and use your knowledge for better choices.
- Check your workout intensity, your fitness would support increases or even additional days. Are you are planning these in to your routine- Reward yourself with only 14 days to go.
NOTE - this is isn't the end but rather the beginning of YOUR new Human ECO friendly LIFE.

TONY 's DIARY - (Week Seven - Day One)
Protein Re-introduced - Increased Good Fats

Breakfast:
Energy Shake - 400ml Water + 40g Protein Powder + Combination Greens Powder + Organic Coconut Oil. Take a Daily Multi vitamin + Joint Power + 2 x Omega 3 Capsules

Mid Morning Snack:
Cappuccino + Protein Bar

Lunch:
Tuna + Broccolli and Salad

Mid Afternoon snack:
25g Protein Powder with water + Organic Coconut Oil

Evening Workout:
Pump Class - did heaviest chest track (ever) - feeling great

Dinner:
Baked Salmon + Mixed Salad + Tomato + Cucumber + Low Fat Cottage Cheese

2 Hours before Bed:
400ml water + Fibre Shake + Combination Greens + Organic Coconut Oil

Overall - Water consumption = Habit is now committed to action. Good training session today and writing of the screenplay so less active during day.

Daily mantra:
I am totally committed to supporting my Human ECO System with my action