With the summer months fading, prioritise your “health and fitness with “It’s So Simple

If you’ve found it difficult to stick to a fitness routine over the summer, with school holidays, family visits, work commitments and socialising; October is a great month to set new goals, and reset your nutrition and fitness regimes, says fitness coach Rachael Sacerdoti. And unlike January where there can be pressure to stick to a New Year’s Resolution, you can quietly get to work at your own pace.

Coach Rachael, who was born to an Iraqi family and now resides in the UK, founded It’s So Simple, an online programme for the mind and body. Following her own transformation in 2019, losing 30kgs and now with a stronger body to be grateful for. Rachael observed the single most valuable change was her mind. With the realization of what an important and impactful role the mind has over our bodies, and the goals we want to achieve, Rachael (who has a degree in Psychology and is a qualified personal trainer) set about designing a transformation programme that combined the lessons she learned and the knowledge she gained. She now helps empower thousands of women all over the world.

To take back control after a busy summer, Rachael has been encouraging her clients, many of whom are based in the UAE, to bear in the mind this advice:

1. Set an alarm: This isn’t to wake me up, but instead to block out a section of the day to commit to exercising. No excuses!
2. Stay hydrated: I fill up a 2-litre bottle of water first thing in the morning and I sip throughout the day to help keep me hydrated and alert.
3. Plan your meals ahead: The more I do this, the less likely I am to give in to temptation especially when I am hungry, plus it helps me keep on track with my food intake.
4. Be kind to yourself: Whether it’s better sleep, better health, or better fitness, think about your short term as well as your long-term goals. Change your mindset and say the positive points first!