Coach
Bejewelled Brussels Sprouts Oh, ho ho ho….yes you DO like brussels sprouts! Well we hope you’ll like them pimped up in this recipe. These bejewelled brussels sprouts are a fab way to jazz up these yuletide traditional greens. Get ’em in. You know they’re good for you. Serves 4 Shopping list 500g brussels sprouts 2 … Read more
Beat the winter blues: 3 nutritional interventions If you find yourself feeling down when the winter weather sets in, this is for you. When the sky gets grey, and the days become short, our mood changes due to the lack of sunlight and dropping temperatures. Some of these symptoms can include lack of … Read more
No-Carb Bread This No-Carb Bread recipe is a guilt-free way to get more bread in your life. We found this winner of a recipe at www.dietdoctor.com Makes 1 loaf or 6 rolls Shopping list 1¼ cups ground almonds 5 tbsp powdered psyllium husk (you can find this in most health food stores) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 tsp apple … Read more
CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Jo’s a busy city-based fund manager who was putting time and graft working out at her gym and unfortunately getting nowhere (see Jo’s video at the bottom of this blog). With her busy lifestyle she was attracted to the structure our program offered. She realised she needed a holistic approach to … Read more
No-Bake Protein Bars These Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars are packed with omega 3s and are really simple to make. Makes 30 servings Shopping list 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup protein powder (we used salted caramel flavour). Use more seeds instead if preferred 1/2 cup ground linseeds 1/2 cup dessicated coconut 1/2 cup peanut butter A … Read more
7 fantastic reads for great fitness results If you’re looking for a fitness book to help you (or someone you know) to achieve great results in 2018, here are 7 books that I used this year to help clients get amazing results – and to accomplish a few of my own goals along the … Read more
Homemade seed thins These Homemade seed thins are loaded with omega 3s and really simple to make. Shopping list 1⁄3 cup ground almonds 1⁄3 cup sunflower seeds 1⁄3 cup pumpkin seeds 1⁄3 cup linseeds 1⁄3 cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon powdered psyllium husk (you can find this in most health food stores) 1 teaspoon salt … Read more
TRAINING OFTEN AND STILL NOT LOSING WEIGHT? Working out often and still not losing weight? 3 reasons why and 3 things you can do about it. You’re trying to lose weight. Logic tells you that you should train really hard and often to start shifting the scale. But when you weigh yourself after … Read more
Portion size is a lynchpin when it comes to changing body composition. By not controlling portions, your ‘clean-eating’ intentions will be at the mercy of your lifestyle. Here are 6 proactive steps to managing portions, using common-sense methods that work every time. 1. USE YOUR HANDS FOR TAILORED PORTION SIZE Precision Nutrition have come up with Here’s … Read more
Chocolate Protein Bars These Chocolate Protein Bars have the satisfying consistency of a chocolate fudge cake. This makes them a great protein-dense snack if you find yourself craving a little something sweet and chocolatey. Makes 10 servings Shopping list 1 1/2 cups black beans (400g can, drained and rinsed. 250g after draining) 3 tbsp milk 7 tbsp … Read more