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You don’t need to wait for The Biggest Loser Asia to show you how to start living more healthily.

Here are some personal top tips from TBLA trainers Dave Nuku and Kristy Curtis.

DAVE’S TOP TIPS
1. Train hard, don’t leave anything in the gym always aim for one more (rep, set, weight, mile, meter etc) than the day before
2. Eat right – several meals a day that are; portion-controlled and full of good carbohydrates, lean protein, loads of veggies and fruit plus liters of water each day
3. Rest well – get 8 hours a night of uninterrupted sleep
4. Get emotionally connected – Being emotionally connected will ensure that the quality of energy you have is positive
5. Love the ones you are with by spending time with them and appreciating the impact they have on your life
6. Sharpen your mind to become mentally focused so that your energy is directed towards your goals
7. Set goals in each area of your life, financial, social, physical, career, spiritually, relationships
8. Make sure your goals are SMART – Specific, Measurable, Action-planned, Realistic and Time-bound
9. Remain spiritually aligned – the force of energy that comes with living your life in line with your deepest values is incredibly powerful
10. Commit to a charitable cause if this makes you feel good
11. Live according to your faith
12. Pray and or meditate as often as possible

KRISTY’S TOP TIPS
1. Think positive
2. Learn to take quiet time each day (yoga, tai-chi and breathing exercises help)
3. Get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night
4. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
5. Exercise for at least an hour 6 days a week
6. Watch what you eat (Use the 80/20 rule – 80% of the time, be strict with what you eat and when it comes to the weekend, you can indulge in “sin” foods)
7. If you smoke, kick the habit
8. Live a balanced lifestyle revolving around work, family and personal time

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