Posts in “Nutrition”
Raspberry Recipes – Not Just Desserts!
Either I need to start growing different fruit and vegetables or I need to stop giving myself challenges like this! Last month I searched the internet for savoury Rhubarb recipes, and now I’ve tried to find non-pudding uses for Raspberries! So here are some healthy raspberry recipes for you to try. Around this time last […]
Read articleHealthy Burger Recipes
It’s May, so hopefully that means Summer, and BBQ season, is on it’s way. So, we thought we would share some healthy burger recipes with you. To be honest, the following recipe can be adapted and used in many ways….you could use the base mixture for shepherd’s pie, a chilli, spaghetti Bolognese or meatballs. Just add […]
Read articleFood Prep With Louis
A Fool Proof Way To Lose Weight, Save Money AND Time. Whilst Being Full! This is your weekly dose of meal on a plate….except it’s in Tupperware boxes and multiple meals!! Don’t you just love food prep! I’ve played around with the idea of meal prep for a while but like most it seemed like […]
Read articleJulie’s Do It In 12 Story – 1 Week To Go!
Our Do It In 12 personal training programme has had some amazing results, and I am delighted to say my first Do It In 12 client has only enhanced the programme’s success stories. When Julie first came to the gym she was noticeably uneasy and it was clear to see that she had never stepped […]
Read articleSuper Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
Although summer is coming and light bites and salads will become more popular, I still don’t think you can go wrong with a good hearty meal and if you are looking for a hearty meal you can’t look much further than sweet potato shepherd’s pie. I would recommend this to anyone for three simple reasons: […]
Read articleTops Tips To Achieving Your Goals
As a personal trainer, it is essential that we educate our clients so they are empowered to make their own nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices in order to achieve their goals. For me, the biggest compliment I could receive, as a personal trainer, is that a client feels confident enough to stop training with me and ‘do […]
Read articleSmash Your Food Prep, Smash Your Goals!
I know, I know, you’ve heard it before….but preparation is key if you want to see results! Personally, I sit down each Sunday and plan when I’m going to fit in my training sessions. I also enjoy sitting down with my recipe books, and planning my week’s food over a healthy breakfast. Here are some top tips […]
Read articleSavoury Rhubarb Recipes
As my rhubarb plants start to take over the garden, I need to start planning what I’m going to do with it all! Last time I shared a recipe for a healthy rhubarb crumble, but it’s a new season so new recipes are required!! A lot of people know I’m more of a savoury person, […]
Read articleLadies – Get Rid Of Those Bingo Wings!
Honestly if you Google “how to get rid of bingo wings”, it just lists all kinds of weird and wonderful arm “toning” workouts which range from 5 all important exercises to 20 minute blasts, 30 day challenges and surgery! None of the sites which come up explain why we have this excess fat on our triceps […]
Read articleHealthy Smoothie Recipes
Most of my personal training clients will know that I’m not a huge fan of smoothies, nor protein shakes. I’d much rather my clients get their protein from wholesome sources than have a protein shake or bar (unless it’s one of our motive8 homemade protein bars). However, sometimes when time is against us, or we […]
Read articleIs There Such A Thing As Bad Food? Or Just Bad Quantities?
We’ve all heard of clean eating, cheat days and bad foods and with an increased awareness of nutritional habits and more foods becoming more readily available through immediate means, how do we decide what to eat? Many foods are endorsed by some and deemed unacceptable to others? So, is there such thing as bad food? […]
Read articleCarb Free Lasagne Recipe
Last week I had a go at making a carb free lasagne. Those who know me will know I’m not one for measuring or following a recipe….I just chuck things in a pan or pot and hope for the best. If they don’t taste too good then I either change the recipe or don’t make […]
Read articlePesto Courgetti with Spring Vegetables and Feta
I made this Pesto Courgetti with Spring Vegetables and Feta recipe last week, took a snap and considered posting it on social media, but I thought I’d hold off for another week as we had a lovely Avocado & Egg Breakfast recipe to post from Alex. I remember when I made this last week, it had […]
Read articleTry this Low Carb Alternative!
It seems that these days we’re all looking for a low carb alternative for our meals. Courgetti, butternut squash noodles, cauliflower rice..you name it, we’re trying it! A client of mine put me onto black bean spaghetti – and I’m hooked!! Best of all you can buy it from supermarkets which have good “free from […]
Read articleA Fresh Twist To An Old Classic – No Carb Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
This is a fresh twist to an old classic, also a great way to get the enjoyment out of a comfort food, but without all the naughtiness. Here is our No Carb Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe…..mmmmm! Ok, so it’s not completely carb free – the courgetti and other veg add some carbs, but it’s free of processed […]
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