Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy (and How to Eat Them for Energy, Muscle, and Better Sleep)

2025-05-26T19:40:49+11:00By |Holistic Health, Nutrition, Training|

Let’s be honest: carbs have copped a lot of hate over the years. You’ve probably heard things like: "Cut carbs to lose weight" "Carbs make you fat" "You should avoid carbs after 5 PM" But here’s the truth: carbs aren’t [...]

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The Real Reason Counting Calories Keeps Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

2025-04-10T19:26:33+11:00By |Nutrition, Personal Training, Wellness|

You’ve been told it’s simple: Eat less, move more, and the fat will drop off. Maybe you’ve tracked every gram, weighed every meal, skipped dinners out – all to hit your calorie target. But instead of feeling leaner, stronger, and [...]

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Why Your Breakfast is Sabotaging Your Energy (and How to Fix It)

2025-04-08T19:34:33+11:00By |Energy, Fat Loss, Metabolism, Nutrition|

If you’re hitting an energy slump mid-morning, craving a second coffee before 10 AM, or reaching for a muffin just to keep going – then your breakfast might be the culprit.At 5th Element Wellness, a personal training studio in Fitzroy [...]

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Is Alcohol Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?

2025-04-08T19:34:46+11:00By |Fat Loss, Nutrition, Performance, Recovery|

Let’s be real—alcohol is ingrained in social culture. It’s how people celebrate, unwind, and connect. But when it comes to health, fitness, and performance, there’s one key question:Is drinking helping or hurting your progress?At 5th Element Wellness, a personal training [...]

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Beyond Willpower: The Science Behind Cravings and How to Enjoy Food Mindfully (Hint: A Personal Trainer Can Help)

2024-07-15T19:32:28+11:00By |Nutrition, Our Features, Personal Training, Wellness|

Let’s to dive into the science behind our cravings, and how support from an expert can help: Healthy eating is all about willpower, right? As it turns out, this idea is a vast oversimplification. The relationship between food, cravings, and [...]

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