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TV’S AMANDA HAMILTON LAUNCHES “BABY TOO! BOOTCAMP”
Newly launched “BabyToo! Bootcamp” from expert TV Nutritionist Amanda Hamilton will help new mums “get their body back” and rejuvenate after childbirth – oh and they can bring their kids too!
TV nutritionist, writer, businesswoman and mother of two, Amanda Hamilton, has launched a “BabyToo! Bootcamp” programme to help new mothers get back in shape and rejuvenate following child birth.
The first five day Bootcamps take place at Scotland’s five star Cameron House & Spa on the shores of Loch Lomond in January 2010 and continue at selected locations in the UK and Europe throughout 2010.
Says Amanda: “BabyToo! Bootcamp” will be a fun, invigorating and results-focused five-day retreat where mums of babies aged from six weeks to three years can enjoy a body-shaping programme and mind rejuvenation retreat guilt free!
“Mums will have the guidance of a leading-team of experts, fat-burning exercises, cleansing therapies and delicious detox cuisine whilst their children are looked after with top quality childcare.
There will also be the opportunity for bonding with baby through daily “pramercise” sessions – outdoor workouts that both take advantage and embrace the stunning scenery at each location from the mesmerising shores of Loch Lomond to the panoramic views of The French Alps.
Treatments on offer during the week will also offer further opportunities for baby bonding with sessions of massage, yoga and play. Finally, mums will also enjoy some luxury spa time with three tailored body buffing treatments and therapies.
The first five day programme is hosted at Cameron House hotel and spa, Scotland’s premier five star family resort overlooking stunning Loch Lomond, yet only a half hour’s transfer from Glasgow airport. Mums have the option of extending their stay over the weekend following the course (and perhaps inviting Dad for a romantic evening!) at a special rate.
“As a mother of a five year old girl and a new baby boy, I juggle a high profile TV career, a busy clinical practice and a health retreat company – I really wanted to find somewhere to get my body back and revitalise after birth – but couldn’t find a place to go,” explains Amanda.
“So, with my team of experts, we went about creating the ultimate “bootcamp” experience where for the first time in the UK, mums can bring their babies along with them!”
She continues, “Aside from the relaxation, rejuvenation and body-shaping focuses of the retreat, the retreats will also focus on helping Mum’s find a tailored nutrition programme that works for their particular mother and baby routine whether they be breast feeding baby or beyond!”
The programme includes:
Prices start at £1,195 for single accommodation with baby/child for the five night/six day programme.
For media enquiries, images or to speak to Amanda Hamilton please contact Cleo Comerford on 0771 926 4449 or email cleo.comerford@gmx.com. For enquiries relating to Cameron House, please contact Diana Massey at
Amanda Hamilton, 34, is a health expert and nutritionist who regularly features on BBC television and radio, GMTV and UKTV. She is a well-respected writer and regularly contributes to national titles and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers. Best known by many in the health industry as the founder and director of a well-known and respected retreat company, her work has led to specialisations in the field of detoxification, fertility and weight loss.
Website: www.amanda-hamilton.co.uk
Phone: 0871 890 1331
Cameron House
For hundreds of years Cameron House has been a baronial mansion, wildlife safari park, private residence of lords and ladies and is now Scotland’s finest luxury hotel. Stunning Cameron House has a fascinating history to discover. The knowledgeable doormen can tell guests about wild bears that are suspected to roam the estate, or the secret underground passages that are rumoured to have spirited away romantic gentlemen into the night for secret liaisons.
The house can boast stories of the famous Scottish rebel Rob Roy, rumoured to have hidden out nearby from the English army over 200 years ago and the islands dotted around Loch Lomond were perfect for smuggling illegal hard liquor.
Style, elegance and good old fashioned Scottish hospitality is what the new Cameron House is all about. The future of this special highland gem is dedicated to ensuring everyone has a truly fantastic stay and unique stories to remember and enjoy forever.
I was watching all the gym-bunnies tonight whilst playing ‘sharks’ in the pool with the kids (equally exhausting!) and I thought it was about time I wrote something about nutrition specific to working out. After all, this is the peak time of year for gym memberships so chances are many of you are hard at it..
Carb loading is counter-productive for atheletic perforamce, weight management, energy and long term health.
When you eat an excess of carbohydrates such as pasta, bread, bagels, cakes, biscuits or any refined flour-based foods, too much sugar enters your bloodstream all at once. This triggers a release of insulin that stores that sugar away into cells since excess sugar damages drain and body cells. Guess what? Now there is not enough sugar in your bloodstream so your brain assumes you are in a time of famine and sends an alert to your adrenals to release adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline releases energy from sugar stored in your liver and muscles and, crucially, cortisol breaks down your own muscle mass to turn it into sugar. In short, because you have supplied your body with a very poor energy source, i.e. refined carbohydrate, it is forced to undertake a series of biochemical steps to ‘protect’ itself. Putting the body under this strain promotes weight gain (even if your body type is naturally thin these eating habits will eventually cause weight gain around the middle, often in the 20’s) poor performance and lowered immunity.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT A DIET OF REFINED CARBOHYDRATES IS NOT NATURAL IN ANY WAY TO THE HUMAN BODY.
If you are in the habit of ‘carb loading’ for your workout or snacking on refined carbohydrates then your adrenals will be continually called upon –which can in the long term lead to adrenal fatigue, exhaustion and eventually burn out. Long term results of adrenal fatigue include decreased muscle mass and increased fat around the middle, lowered metabolism and accelerated ageing.
OPTIMUM DIET FOR WORKING OUT
A regular diet of WHOLE FOODS (if you can’t pronounce what’s on the label, you shouldn’t be eating it!) with a combination of protein (good quality meat, fish, eggs and pulses – can supplement with whey powders); good fats from oily fish and flax / linseed oil blends plus moderate amounts of naturally rich foods such as nuts and nut butters, seeds and if liked, avocados; lots of green vegetables – the most nutritious foods for athletes and non-athletes alike and moderate amounts, 3 servings of complex carbohydrates a day (1 serving = 2 slices of wholemeal / rye bread, large cup of brown rice, bowl of muesli, whole-wheat pasta (small bowl), starchy foods such as sweet potatoes are also fine.
ACTIONS
CUT DOWN ON 80-100% of refined carbs – keep as ‘treats’ only for after meals
EAT NATURALLY – think about the difference between an apple and ‘apple flavoured sweets.’
CUT OUT ADDED SUGAR
DO NOT DRINK FRUIT JUICE OR IF YOU DO, DILUTE 3 TIMES TO WATER (fruit juice is very high in sugar with no fibre)
In my career as a nutritionist I’ve come up against one problem that causes more anxiety, distress and heartache than any other.
That problem is weight gain and what to do about it.
In my experience, the ‘diet industry’, with all its fads, quick fixes and calorie counting, is part of the problem, not the solution.
My approach, which has evolved over the years, is a radical change from almost all that has gone before and I’ve taken my medical studies and nutritional research, and combined them with a hefty dose of ‘real life’.
Emerge as your true, slim self
These days I don’t tell my own clients to diet. Instead, I use this life-changing weight loss plan to help them follow the tune their body and mind dances to. That’s why life-changing weight loss can make the difference for you. It enables you to find your rhythm again, understand how your body works and begin emerging as your true, slim self.
The approach involves developing an understanding of why and how the body gains weight, the truth about what to eat and encouraging people back to the days when they ate with purpose and pleasure rather than with guilt and confusion.
Chances are you’ve been on a diet before, right? Most diets, even best-sellers, leave a body depleted, starved and ready to store fat again – quickly! Being able to forget about the detail of food and instead stick to the nutrient – that’s right, nutrient – principle is one of the most liberating experiences of your life.
Calorie counting is hurtfully deceptive.
Calories can be empty and toxic, making you crave more food, and preventing your body from burning fat and getting rid of fattening chemicals. It’s like saying sprinkle this miracle fertiliser on your lawn, but take away the soil in which the grass grows. Your body is your earth. Without the right food your body can’t do its work. By first helping you to reveal the hidden reasons behind your weight gain, the life-changing weight loss plan then helps you harness the power of your body and mind to lose weight.
I have seen how clients’ lives are transformed when they uncover a truth about their body, how it works and why they have struggled with their weight. It’s a turning point for them.
It’s like finding out that you’ve been putting diesel in a petrol engine and expecting your car to perform perfectly. Or dealing with a toddler’s tantrums by handing out treats, which we all know it is the fastest route to behavioural problems.
Well, think about your stubborn weight gain as your body’s behavioural problem! You need to understand why it is refusing to let the weight go, why the strategies you’re using aren’t working and how to put together a long-term system that really works. But it does mean putting in a bit of time at the beginning (not much, I’ve done most of the work for you…) to develop a proper understanding of why you are the way you are now.
The life-changing weight loss plan is designed to boost nutrition on every level, so that the body is able to manage weight effectively. Did you know that your liver is your major fat-burning organ? If it’s too clogged up with toxins from man-made chemicals then it can’t function optimally. Did you know that digestion is also vital for weight management?
You’re not what you eat, you’re what you absorb. The better your body digests and eliminates, the better ‘tuned in’ you are to what your body needs. Time after time I’ve seen how clients have not only lost (and kept off) stubborn pounds or stones, but also how their general health improves as these vital systems in the body are boosted.
Any more information, just get in touch – more to follow!
More distress and heartache than any other
In my career as a nutritionist I’ve come up against one problem that causes more anxiety, distress and heartache than any other.
That problem is weight gain and what to do about it.
In my experience, the ‘diet industry’, with all its fads, quick fixes and calorie counting, is part of the problem, not the solution.
My approach, which has evolved over the years, is a radical change from almost all that has gone before and I’ve taken my medical studies and nutritional research, and combined them with a hefty dose of ‘real life’.
Emerge as your true, slim self
These days I don’t tell my own clients to diet. Instead, I use this life-changing weight loss plan to help them follow the tune their body and mind dances to. That’s why life-changing weight loss can make the difference for you. It enables you to find your rhythm again, understand how your body works and begin emerging as your true, slim self.
The approach involves developing an understanding of why and how the body gains weight, the truth about what to eat and encouraging people back to the days when they ate with purpose and pleasure rather than with guilt and confusion.
Chances are you’ve been on a diet before, right? Most diets, even best-sellers, leave a body depleted, starved and ready to store fat again – quickly! Being able to forget about the detail of food and instead stick to the nutrient – that’s right, nutrient – principle is one of the most liberating experiences of your life.
Calorie counting is hurtfully deceptive.
Calories can be empty and toxic, making you crave more food, and preventing your body from burning fat and getting rid of fattening chemicals. It’s like saying sprinkle this miracle fertiliser on your lawn, but take away the soil in which the grass grows. Your body is your earth. Without the right food your body can’t do its work. By first helping you to reveal the hidden reasons behind your weight gain, the life-changing weight loss plan then helps you harness the power of your body and mind to lose weight.
I have seen how clients’ lives are transformed when they uncover a truth about their body, how it works and why they have struggled with their weight. It’s a turning point for them.
It’s like finding out that you’ve been putting diesel in a petrol engine and expecting your car to perform perfectly. Or dealing with a toddler’s tantrums by handing out treats, which we all know it is the fastest route to behavioural problems.
Well, think about your stubborn weight gain as your body’s behavioural problem! You need to understand why it is refusing to let the weight go, why the strategies you’re using aren’t working and how to put together a long-term system that really works. But it does mean putting in a bit of time at the beginning (not much, I’ve done most of the work for you…) to develop a proper understanding of why you are the way you are now.
The life-changing weight loss plan is designed to boost nutrition on every level, so that the body is able to manage weight effectively. Did you know that your liver is your major fat-burning organ? If it’s too clogged up with toxins from man-made chemicals then it can’t function optimally. Did you know that digestion is also vital for weight management? You’re not what you eat, you’re what you absorb. The better your body digests and eliminates, the better ‘tuned in’ you are to what your body needs. Time after time I’ve seen how clients have not only lost (and kept off) stubborn pounds or stones, but also how their general health improves as these vital systems in the body are boosted.
Any more information, just get in touch – more to follow!
