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MORE REASONS WHY NEVER TO SKIP BREAKFAST

Bon Appetite!

6 Super-tasty Recipes from Chef Wade Dibben

STAY CALM!

CONTROL YOUR INNER HULK They dont deprive themselves... it makes everyone happy

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Most Common & Dangerous Health Myths EXPOSED! EXERCISE & FOOD

EAT TO GAIN MUSCLE QUICKLY - BEST EXERCISE AND GAINS THE PERFECT START TO YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY “Myths of healthy lifestyle choices I HAVE DISCOVERED” - DDZ

By Daniel De Zen

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COVER STORY

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MY STORY I met Christine at a friend’s party. I remember like it was yesterday she was wearing a black formal looking dress with a long black skivvy that was covering most of her skin.

She was standing in a corner with a glass of wine in one hand and a cheese cracker in another.

We met for the first time, but instantly hit it off as if we’d been good friends for ages. Christine was warm and easygoing, with two lovely kids and a loving husband.

For the last decade or so, Christine would feel puffed out after 2 minutes of running with her kids on weekends and almost constantly have sluggish energy levels.

Her frustration and anger of applying conflicting information on health and vitality from friends, family, the “Net” and pretty much anyone who had free advice to offer was obvious.

Christine made me think.

Why do most people ultimately fail their new exercise/eating regime?

She told me she worked at a national bank and was happy as far as her work life was concerned. It was her personal life, more specifically, her vitality (or lack of it) that bothered her.

Why is there so much conflicting information out there?

“You know, I’ve tried a lot of those ‘eat this and you’ll never have to burn excess fat’ diets. I’ve also bought every book by [a famous health coach] where she shares great tips to start working out.

That night, I couldn’t forget Christine’s complain which was really a cry for help. I could not forget her longing to be healthy, vital, beautiful and able to enjoy life again.

But I guess I’m more analytic, you know? I tried so many diets and exercise regimes none of them have given me any long-term lasting results that I truly desire.

You know what happens after having trusted so many things that tanked?

You stop caring. Unless I know for sure something’s going to work for me, I don’t care. Why should I?” Something told me she did care. A lot.

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INTRODUCTION

What can we do to navigate the lies and document real results?

I could not forget how she almost cried before gulping the last sip of her wine.

Back home that evening, I couldn’t sleep. It was one of those tossingand-turning nights; It was as if something was calling me.

I decided to do something about it and committed to writing a series of books that would answer my calling.

This is the first one in the series.

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PERFECT START...

TO YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY

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How to kick off your fitness adventure and healthy lifestyle so that it works and you enjoy it. Tips and advice from the life lessons that I have learnt over the course of my experience as well as member who’ve achieved their goals.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? SO LET ME ASK YOU THIS I wrote this book for Christine.

But really, this book is for anyone who wants to hear the truth and debunk the myths that a lot of health “authorities” out there are propagating.

Have you ever wished to eat healthy food and not find it bland and boring?

Actually committed to eating breakfast daily?

In today’s world where cheap information is just a mouse-click away, you have even more reason to be wary and know better.

Wanted to put an end to those impossible to resist afternoon sugar cravings that make those office honeyroasted macadamia biscuits irresistible?

I hope this short guide helps you do just that and stay on track.

Have you wanted to increase the amount of movement/exercise done through the day?

WHAT’S THE PURPOSE? 1. Cut through all the conflicting info on the Internet by replacing it with easy step-by-step proven methods to follow on how you can finally stop doing unsustainable yoyo dieting and dangerous exercise regimes.

I am guessing you have.

Yet, you find it an increasingly difficult challenge to put all those positive thoughts, feelings, ideas into some form of action and seeing tangible results.

2. Give you the ‘action steps’ that you need in order to make instant changes to your daily routine.

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3. Make very little disruption in your dayto-day living. No more missing out on social events or fun because of silly, rigid plans.

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MOTIVATION

TRAINING

THIS IS WHY YOU ARE FAILING..

Want to know why you are failing all the time. Most of us have done so at one time or another when it comes to training and nutrition.

I can explain to you how to be honest with yourself.

You are fed up with all the conflicting information on nutrition and exercise out there.

In short, you are looking for clarity. If you find yourself up against the same problems and issues today which you were facing years ago, it may be the right time to start looking at things differently. Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results.

You are fed up with investing loads of money and time into a daily routine that isn’t getting you where you want to be.

In short, you are looking for “the program” that works because it’s based on “true facts”. So, which one are you?

Tell you what, it doesn’t matter. Because in the following pages, you’ll get both clarity and real facts.

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MYTHS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES I HAVE DISCOVERED

As scientific tools are constantly improving we learn more and more about the human body and where truths lie. Research keeps discovering more benefits of exercise to add to the ones we already know.

As well as finding out the why and the how to do things. The list below shows myths that have common misconception around a healthy lifestyle and how to change.

03 CALORIES ARE BAD Our bodies wouldn’t exist without calories. When a particular food contains 100 calories, it’s a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.

04 SKIPPING BREAKFAST EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE IS OKAY Health Fact: Each day, 1 in 6 Australian children skip breakfast.

The reason? Some can’t be bothered, some model behaviour from Mum or dad, others are too tired or have no time.

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Some ‘fitness’ articles in magazines or supplement marketing advertisements can make us believe that unless we follow exactly what the article or the ad says, we need not even bother.

What y ou

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At some point in your life, you’ve wanted to improve your eating habits or simply increase the amount of movement through the day.

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01 A GOOD INTENTION IS ALL IT TAKES

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUTH

MYTHS

The Right Mindset I feel sorry for people who will jump into a new regime or diet expecting an instant result within a few weeks.

new-borns, we quickly understood that routine and daily habits meant safety, security and certainty.

As you set out to create significant changes with either your eating habits or exercise or both, remember that it does take time for the body to adjust.

On a daily basis, I see people who are physically sound yet they continue to stumble when it comes to consistency of their healthy eating and exercise plans, in other words, they have a weak mindset.

Your body and all the billions of cells that live inside it have been use to particular habits and routines for a long period of time. This is why it is not in favour of any massive change.

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We are creatures of habit and love having routine. From as early as being

Having witnessed this so regularly, I know that just having a healthy body doesn’t equate to a healthy mindset.

We all live by a unique set of values and belief systems and these dictate how we prioritise – what we get done

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first down to what we get done last every single day.

One of the most effective ways is to identify how eating healthy and maintaining that exercise regime fulfils what’s most meaningful to you in your life or your core values.

You can call it your “why”.

So what is your why?

Why do you get up in the morning?

Why do you feel compelled to do the things you do in your day?

Why do you do what you do?

As you answer these questions, you begin to connect how maintaining that healthy long-term plan of eating and exercise will fulfil your greatest “whys”.

The routines will no longer be viewed as “chores” thus letting you stay on purpose.

Your new exercise and eating routine will be seen as the “bridge” to getting you from where you are to where you want to be.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUTH

MYTHS

Everybody’s dietary requirements differ. They always need to be independently reviewed.

We looked in myth #2; there is NO one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to this.

How to Stop Eating Scrumptious Cookies Sitting on the Office Table One of the most effective ways to resist the temptation to eat those scrumptious cookies in the office is to avoid being hungry through your day.

This may sound a little odd yet when you think about it, if you are not hungry and foods such as cookies show up at your desk unannounced, then you are far less likely to have the appetite to eat it.

In my experience as a trainer, I have found that once my clients increase their solid food intake, especially the protein content of their diet, they automatically lose the craving for these kinds of foods.

BTW, if you want customised recommendation on a food plan that works for you, contact me through my website and I will assist you with this.

But what if you don’t like bland foods that are supposedly healthy?

Healthy and nutritious meals can often taste bland and tasteless.

I quickly realised in this industry that if I was going to get my clients to get the life-long sustaining results they are after, I needed to create a solid healthy nutrition plan that was individually suited to them.

They remain full through the day and are far less likely to suffer from the commonly talked about and feared “3.30-itis”.

More likely than not, your undereating solid, nutritious meals this will result in your overeating empty non-nutritious foods like chocolates, biscuits, soft drinks etc.

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I realised that my clients needed a healthy, balanced diet that was also: 1.

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Good to taste Affordable Quick and easy to prepare

And that’s how the idea of partnering with famous chef Wade Dibben was born.

Wade is arguably Australia’s fittest and strongest Chef. He has mastered

finding that seemingly elusive balance between healthy and super-tasty food.

Until I came across some of his signature dishes, I found my clients getting tired and bored with constantly eating tasteless foods.

Wade has nailed the art of making healthy foods taste amazing. He’s nominated for countless chef awards and has competed in a natural bodybuilding competition.

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BONUS CONTENT

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Bon Appetite!

6 Super-tasty Recipes from Chef Wade Dibben

They dont deprive themselves... it makes everyone happy

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LIFE BIO

About Daniel De zen Hi, I’m Daniel. I teach people how to have the perfect harmony of a healthy mind and healthy body in life.

Nine years ago, when I finished school and entered the ‘real world’, I knew that whatever I’d pursue would be complimentary to my dedication, passion and love for fitness, health and helping people. At the same time, I also knew that I wanted to learn more about psychology of motivation and the human mindset.

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I had a great interest in why humans do what they do.

I chose to become a Personal Trainer and Health Coach because it let me combine my love toward fitness and wellbeing with my curiosity toward human behaviour.

The beauty about being a Personal Trainer and Health coach is that I am able to help my clients on a much deeper level than just assisting them with exercise techniques and other

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LIFE

I’m improving your life then you’re going to directly and indirectly improve the lives of other people around you. health advice, I know that by helping them out with their health that I am creating a healthier legacy for generations to follow suit.

I directly become involved in their special journey, helping them create a future that they truly want.

It’s an honour to be able to make a difference in other people’s lives through such a rewarding experience.

I also know that by improving your health, I’m improving your life and if

For me, it doesn’t get any better than that.

Quite a few times, clients come to me and say that they have never felt better or looked better in their entire lives, they feel more vibrant, have more energy, more confidence and most importantly feel great about themselves, as every body should!

To be a part of that success is pure magic and makes me feel eternally grateful to have these opportunities.

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