In Australia the majority of thyroid problems are caused by autoimmune diseases and made worse by nutritional deficiencies., thyroid hormeones are responsible for controlling the basic activity of each cell in the body, including metabolismm, growth and development. The thyroid gland requires large quantities of tyrosine, iodine and selenium in order to manufacture it's hormones. Tyrosine is an amino acid and the building blocks of protein that is found in protein rich foods such as red meat, fish, poultry and also almonds, avocados and bananas. Iodine- a deficiencey can result in underactive thyroid glan, good sources of iodine are seafood (from the ocean) sea weeds, kelp, nori and wakami. Selenium is required to convert T4 into it's active form T3 if you are deficient in selenium you will not manufacture enough T3 and may experience symptoms of underactive thyroid, very few foods are rich in selenium but Brazil nuts, crab and salmon provide some selenium. So eat up the good stuff....  

As most of you know, Australia zoo is my #1 sponsor. I have been privilledged enough to work with Terri as her personal Trainer for quite some time now and will share with you some of the Training sessions with Terri & Bindi, along with all of the Events and Promotions that this amazing family host all year round to raise the funds that are vital for the conservation of not only Australian Wildlife but endangered species all over the world. Unfortunately it's very difficult to get goverment funding for their cause and Australia zoo depends on donations and fund raising to keep Steve, Terri, Bindi & Roberts dream alive, so I'm going to keep you posted on all upcoming events so you can get educated and involved with what's going on with wildlife Warriors. Firstly......Tasmanian Devils are disappearing at alarming rate - they need our help to survive.As little as ten years ago Tasmanian devils were considered to be common, abundant ...

Thank you to all of you for your Birthday wishes, we had a fantastic day and as usual I was spoilt by my family. Had an awesome lunch at the Bronco's Leagues Club..... Mmmm.... that chocolate fountain! Ok, paid for it the next day but was worth it. Back to the grind now, having a blast working on my website (many thanks to Lindy Olsen), finalising details for my NEW women's suppplement range (How Exciting) and putting marketing ideas in place for the release of a wonderful book that will be published in September(Top secret ATM). This year is certainly flying by with so many new ventures, I'm looking at competing next year in the USA and on the Pro stage, so my training and nutrition is being stepped up to a whole new level, you can follow my Personal Blog. Firstly getting in shape for a photoshoot with the Australia Zoo Tigers!!!!... What a rush.