The power of POSITIVE
The power of positive thinking is stronger than you may realise. I have experienced this myself. I changed my business mindset and set out to put more effort into my training business. Since then I’ve gone from strength to strength, with attendance numbers rising steadily, even as the temperatures are dropping. Yes, I’ve put in…
Read MoreBliss balls
Looking for a tasty, slightly sweet snack that is healthier than chocolate? Have you ever tried bliss balls to give you a sugar hit (dates!) as well as packing a protein punch to keep you satisfied for longer? I have been trying out bliss/protein ball recipes and wanted to share mine (and…
Read MoreMe-time
It’s time to make it about YOU Do you feel guilty and selfish when thinking about taking “me” time. Why not think about it this way – taking a bit of time for yourself everyday will refresh and reboost you enabling you to keep up with the rest of your busy life and the various…
Read MoreChicken and chorizo minestrone
One of my favourite winter warmers! Ingredients 1 Chorizo sausage, chopped 1 brown onion, chopped 1 carrot peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g can diced tomatoes 500ml chicken stock 2 chicken breast fillets ½ cup risoni pasta 40g spinach leaves To serve: Lemon zest Parsley Crusty…
Read MoreFood labels explained
Reading food labels is important if you’re interested in what ingredients / additives you’re buying and feeding yourself and/or your family. Besides the expiry date, the Australian Government requires all processed foods to have full ingredient lists, nutritional breakdown and allergen information on the packaging. But, do you know what you’re looking at on the…
Read MoreMexican Chicken
Shredded Mexican Chicken My family loves this recipe and one whole chicken feeds my family of 5 at least 2 full meals. We have it with wraps the first time and left overs go with pasta or rice. 1.6kg whole chicken 800g kidney beans, rinsed and drained I medium onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed…
Read MoreItalian Zucchini Soup
Neil Perry’s Italian Zucchini Soup my current fav winter warmer – give it a try for a delicious, low cal, nutrient rich lunch or light dinner 1 kg zucchini, cut into cubes 60ml olive oil15g garlic cloves, chopped 750ml chicken stock basil leaves – chopped parsley – chopped 50g grated parmesan cheese…
Read MoreSugar makes you old!
Wow! you look amazing vs Are you ok? You look tired? Which would you prefer? Daft question I guess – nobody wants to look old before their time, in fact we’d probably all prefer the “Wow, you don’t look old enough to…” type of comments. Most of us know the usual suspects in the ageing…
Read MoreGet pumping!
Do you shy away from the weights room at the gym? Ever wondered how to use the odd looking equipment in the park? Or maybe you’ve noticed a growing trend in women lifting weights in the gym or doing body weight training out in the park. Whatever your level of knowledge or experience, it’s important…
Read MoreWake up sleepy head
Always tired? No energy? Could one of these be the reason? You’re buzzed Keep the phone, iPad etc out of the bedroom. Researchers in Sweden have found that using a mobile phone an hour before bed may interfere with sleep patterns and lead to less time in the deeper sleep stages. You’re dehydrated Dehydration reduces…
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