Treat time…
Jul0
If you read my blog over the weekend, you can imagine that when I opened the washing machine today and took out my stuff, I found myself spraying sand all over the place. After my great, fun, brilliant bike ride on Saturday I added a beautiful run through a quiet Sunday morning wood – catching deer at their breakfast. And a hike today to kick off the day… what a way to start the week.
In any case, after all that, I figure it’s treat time!!
Here’s two ... Read More
Tips from a Pro – Diets
Jun0
Following my write-up yesterday, I am getting more and more feedback – thank you! It’s interesting to see that whilst we collectively know quite a lot about fitness, and looking after our health, we still get totally fazed by all the myths that are out there. So Nando, PT and Masseur at 1-2-1 Trainers pulled some myths out of his healthy hat and asked me to share them with you.
Here’s some of Nando’s thoughts on food/diets:
There is so much misinformation ... Read More
Quick sweet treat
Jun0
One great sweet treat that you can prepare v. easily is the following:
Grab a sheet of aluminium foil.
Half a ripe necatarine or peach – take the stone out and put both halves on the foil.
In the bowl where the stone was on one half – add a crumbed amaretti biscuit (italian), preferably the softer variety.
Sprinkle over a little Grand Marnier, Almond liqueur or almond essence – don’t worry – the alcohol will evaporate.
add a ... Read More
Food for thought – Breakfasts
Jun0
Breakfast.
So what should you eat? I had a response yesterday after my post that it’s all well and good to say that it should not be processed, but could I give some examples.
So let me start by giving you three different breakfasts. Breakfasts that will last, that will give you energy to do a workout and then some and that are healthy options. Tomorrow I will post three lunches and then Friday three evening meals – and I will refresh these from time to time so you ... Read More
What to eat?
Jun0
Sometimes it can be totally baffling to know what you should actually eat, whether related to exercise or not! Today you might read in the paper you should not have too much caffeine, tomorrow the world decides that it is the best thing since sliced bread – and oh, by the way, you shouldn’t drink wine anymore. Which ofcourse in a year from now will be the most beneficial drink you can have….
I have a very simple rule that you can apply in case you really are not sure ... Read More
