There is still time to sign up for the YBB Challenge starting on Saturday 13th August. It will be great motivation to get in your best shape for summer AND the entry fee goes directly to the Ride for Sick Kids so you will not only look and feel the best you ever have but you will be helping out a great cause at the same time. Click on the link on the front page of the website and fill in … [Read more...]
Should I start now????
My question to you would be why shouldn’t you start now? An exercise program has no perfect start date and it by no means should have an end date, it should become part of your lifestyle. Now I know it is cold outside at the moment, it is dark til later in the morning, it is dark earlier in the afternoon. But think about this; by the end of this month there will be a half hour more … [Read more...]
Nutrition, the cornerstone to your success!
We have always wanted to offer you our clients the full service. And until now we have been able to get almost there. But you all know me and almost is just not good enough! So we have added a full nutrition service to the PT, semi private training and bootcamp services we already offer. Now if you need more help with your eating, we’re here to help you, with body composition analysis … [Read more...]
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 1 ½ cups grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese (or try crumbled blue cheese for something extra special) 2 Packham pears, peeled and grated ½ onion, grated 2-3 handfuls quick oats (enough to bind cheese, pear & onion) 1 tspn dried sage Salt and pepper Instructions Pre-heat oven to 200oC. Mix all ingredients, except chicken, into a doughy mixture. Set aside. Wipe … [Read more...]
VEGETABLE PIE
This pie is wonderful with grilled or baked fish and a green salad. As it is just as tasty cold; a great addition to a picnic basket!Ingredients: ½ butternut pumpkin, sliced into rounds 300g sweet potato, sliced into rounds 2-3 carrots, sliced into rounds 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 bunch spinach, washed well and torn into pieces 3 eggs, whisked Two handfuls of grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) … [Read more...]
LENTIL AND WALNUT SALAD
Ingredients: 1 cup washed lentils 2 tblspns olive oil 1 tblspn red wine vinegar ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 spring onions, finely sliced diagonally 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tspn Dijon mustard Salt & pepper Simmer lentils in enough water to cover until they are tender. Drain well. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard and salt & pepper and stir through … [Read more...]
SPICY BEANS
This dish goes well with a lean steak or baked sweet potato, or is hearty enough to enjoy on its own. Ingredients: 1 can beans such as borlotti, cannelloni or haricot (don’t use baked beans), drained 1 tblspn olive oil 1 onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 small red chillies, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely sliced 1 small red capsicum, finely chopped 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes … [Read more...]
TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL
Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 leeks, finely chopped 1 cup celery & leaves, finely chopped 1 & ¼ cup vegetable stock 2 kg tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped 2 tblspns pure tomato paste 3 tspns fresh basil, finely chopped Black pepper to taste In a large saucepan add garlic, leeks, celery and ¼ cup vegetable stock. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and remaining stock. … [Read more...]
How long does it take to make a difference?
How long does it take to make a difference? Every day on television, in the papers or in a magazine there are so many new and improved ways to get you fit and healthy. There are infomercials telling you the latest gadget will give you rock hard abs in only 3 minutes a day! If you use our shakes and meal replacements you can lose 5 or 6 kilos this week! Well to tell you the truth if it sounds … [Read more...]
Taking Care of your Body
Taking care of your body We only have one body to get us through life; I think there is a famous quote about not having a dress rehearsal for life, so we need to take as much care of our bodies as we can. Good clean nutrition plans along with a tailored exercise program are the cornerstones of looking after what you have. If you can eat well most of the time incorporating plenty of fresh … [Read more...]
