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Ingredients •2 small chopped carrots •1 chopped /sliced leek •1 small onion •1 yellow bell pepper •2 handfuls greens •3/4 cup quinoa •2 tablespoons olive oil •Schwartz chicken jambalaya (optional ) •Salt and pepper (optional ) Method 1. Cook you quinoa according to the packet instructions ( usually 20 minutes) and rest for 5-10minutes 2. In a meanwhile whilst the quinoa is resting, heat a wok (pan of choice) on medium-high heat and brown onions with 1-2 tablespoons (at least) of olive oil. [ 70 more words ]

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Vegetable stir fry Ingredients •2 small chopped carrots •1 chopped /sliced leek •1 small onion •1 yellow bell pepper •2 handfuls greens •3/4 cup quinoa •2 tablespoons olive oil •Schwartz chicken jambalaya (optional )…

It’s the end of January and a lot of us started off really well with our weight loss and fitness goals at the beginning of the new year, however we probably are failing to keep up with that same motivation we started off with. The solution for this could be as simple as finding the best time to do that workout. [ 436 more words ]

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Is the timing of your exercise stopping you from achieving your weight loss or fitness resolution goals ? It’s the end of January and a lot of us started off really well with our weight loss and fitness goals at the beginning of the new year, however we probably are failing to keep up with that same mo…

•160g Taste the difference oak smoked outdoor bred dry cured bacon lardons •175g large flat mushrooms chopped •Sainsbury’s cheddar style with caramelised onion coconut based cheese grated •2 handfuls of spinach •half a small onion (optional) •Taste the different sweet squash •olive oil •Pepper •1/4 tsp Paprika •maggi cube Method * Preheat the oven at 180 degrees fan oven * Wash the squash and cut it into half, using a tablespoon scrape out the seeds and put both sides facing up on a baking tray and drizzle a little oil, season with pepper and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes… [ 64 more words ]

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Queen squash with a bacon, mushroom, spinach and caramelised onion coconut cheese Filing •160g Taste the difference oak smoked outdoor bred dry cured bacon lardons •175g large flat mushrooms chopped •Sainsbury’s cheddar style with caramelised onion coconut based cheese grated •2 handfu…

Ingredients * 1 banana peeled and cut in half * 27 g of oats * 3 tablespoons dairy free yoghurt or natural/ Greek Yoghurt * 150ml of semi-skimmed milk or dairy-free milk * 1 tbsp almond butter * 1 tbsp chia seeds * ½ tsp cinnamon (optional) Method Put all the ingredients in a blender and whizz together for a good few minutes and enjoy. [ 169 more words ]

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Protein and fibre packed post workout shake Ingredients * 1 banana peeled and cut in half * 27 g of oats * 3 tablespoons dairy free yoghurt or natural/ Greek Yoghurt * 150ml of semi-skimmed milk or dairy-free milk * 1 tbsp almond butter * 1 …

Life is for the living right, so it’s okay to have your favourite calorie loaded foods ! Ingredients * 2/3 medium sweet potatoes sliced into medium sized chips * A few tablespoons of olive oil * Trimmed and washed vegetables * Supermarket bought peppercorn sauce * Ready prepped Tempura prawns * 3 steaks * Paprika * Salt and pepper Method… [ 192 more words ]

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The hubbys steak and chips ! Life is for the living right, so it’s okay to have your favourite calorie loaded foods ! Ingredients * 2/3 medium sweet potatoes sliced into medium sized chips * A few tablespoons of olive oil * Tr…

Getting back into shape postpartum? 1. They say you need Motivation right! , “but where the heck do you get this from, when you have sleepless nights, housework and the lot? “ 2. Water for hydration right!, “What if you just don’t fancy drinking that water, but prefer that coffee instead to keep you awake in the day and be a good mum” [ 203 more words ]

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Getting back into shape postpartum? Getting back into shape postpartum? 1. They say you need Motivation right! , “but where the heck do you get this from, when you have sleepless nights, housework and the lot? “ 2. Water for hydratio…

Ingredients *I tablespoon chilli pesto *Handful parsley chopped *Half red onion finely chopped *Salt and pepper to season *4 chicken breasts serves 4 or alternatively 500g lean mince chicken to make 4 burgers *4 brown (whole meal) rolls /buns *Cling film *Olive oil *Paprika Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees fan oven 2. If using chicken breasts put them one at a time between two pieces of cling film, and bash with a rolling pin to about 1-2cm thick. [ 113 more words ]

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Homemade chicken burger and paprika sweet potato chips Ingredients *I tablespoon chilli pesto *Handful parsley chopped *Half red onion finely chopped *Salt and pepper to season *4 chicken breasts serves 4 or alternatively 500g lean mince chicken to mak…

Ingredients * chipotle chilli flakes * 2 medium sized white onions * 1 tsp garlic granules / 2 fresh cloves * 1 big bunch of fresh coriand * 3 fresh red chillies * olive oil * 2 carrots * 1 tablespoons sweet smoked paprika * about 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder or more * 1 tablespoon cumin powder * 750 g lean minced beef… [ 208 more words ]

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The hubbys chilli Ingredients * chipotle chilli flakes * 2 medium sized white onions * 1 tsp garlic granules / 2 fresh cloves * 1 big bunch of fresh coriand * 3 fresh red chillies * olive oil * 2 carrots * 1 tablesp…

Before you even think about doing any exercises after pregnancy, firstly get an all clear from your doctor. (6-8 weeks after surgery). I waited till week 8 and gently started performing low impact exercises, concentrating on core repairing and healing of the diastasis recti. To check for this separation simply perform a self-test to determine whether you do have diastasis recti, a gap in between your right and left abdominal wall muscles that can result in a protruding pooch if overlooked. [ 491 more words ]

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Repairing your core and healing the diastasis recti to help get rid of that mummy tummy Pooch Before you even think about doing any exercises after pregnancy, firstly get an all clear from your doctor. (6-8 weeks after surgery). I waited till week 8 and gently started performing low impact …

Ingredients * 500g turkey mince * 1 tablespoon chilli pesto (make your own if you have time however I used a supermarket one) * 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli flakes * 1 tsp of paprika * Garlic salt and pepper to taste * salt and pepper to taste * Lettuce * tomato * Half finely chopped medium onion * Avocado * Whole meal rolls… [ 149 more words ]

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Flavoursome Turkey burger Ingredients * 500g turkey mince * 1 tablespoon chilli pesto (make your own if you have time however I used a supermarket one) * 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli flakes * 1 tsp of paprika * Garlic salt and p…

Ingredients * 1 stick of leek chopped * 2 sticks of celery chopped * 2 medium onions. * 3 carrots. * 2 Handful chopped mushrooms * 1 green pepper * 500g halved baby potatoes * 750 g diced lean stewing beef. * 1 beef stock and 1 vegetable stock * 1 large glass of red wine * 2 heaped tablespoon plain flour. [ 190 more words ]

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Hubby’s Beef stew Ingredients * 1 stick of leek chopped * 2 sticks of celery chopped * 2 medium onions. * 3 carrots. * 2 Handful chopped mushrooms * 1 green pepper * 500g halved baby potatoes * 750 g diced lean stew…

Ingredients * Clove of garlic/ half a tsp garlic salt * Maggi cube/ any seasoning of choice * 1 onion chopped * I celery stick chopped into small chunks * 1 leek chopped into little pieces * 2 carrots sticks chopped into small pieces * 5 good sized chopped mushrooms * olive oil (approximately 1 tablespoon) * 500 g minced beef… [ 280 more words ]

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Penne pasta bolognese Ingredients * Clove of garlic/ half a tsp garlic salt * Maggi cube/ any seasoning of choice * 1 onion chopped * I celery stick chopped into small chunks * 1 leek chopped into little pieces * 2 carr…

It’s been a long time! Ok so I disappeared for a while as I needed to take some time away for good reasons, one of them being “growing a baby” and she arrived in October last year. I am a mummy of 2 now which means time for exercise is even more import for my sanity, those of you who have children will agree with me here. [ 698 more words ]

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5 Tips to help you loose that baby weight! It’s been a long time! Ok so I disappeared for a while as I needed to take some time away for good reasons, one of them being “growing a baby” and she arrived in October last year. I am a mummy of …

I make up recipes as I go, so these are rough guidelines and therefore use your judgement 👍 Ingredients 1 small sweet potato 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup green lentils 1/4tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic 1/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed chillies 1 egg 4 tablespoons semolina Method 1. Grate the sweet potato and in a pot cook until soft… [ 115 more words ]

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Quinoa, sweet potato and lentil burger I make up recipes as I go, so these are rough guidelines and therefore use your judgement 👍 Ingredients 1 small sweet potato 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup green lentils 1/4tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic 1/4 tsp…

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil Half an onion or whole according to preference 500g lean turkey mince Roughly 1/2 tsp ground garlic 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp paprika A pinch mixed herbs Frozen mixed vegetables again judge how much you need At least Half a tin of tomatoes Roughly 150-200ml vegetable stock Salt and pepper to season For the quinoa follow packet instructions… [ 98 more words ]

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Quinoa with turkey mince Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil Half an onion or whole according to preference 500g lean turkey mince Roughly 1/2 tsp ground garlic 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp paprika A pinch mixed herbs Frozen mix…

Ingredients 200g basmati brown rice 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 150g mixed frozen vegetables 1 onion finely chopped 250g pack peeled cooked small frozen prawns 1 tsp all purpose seasoning 1/2 tsp curry powder Tajin Mexican seasoning "optional" Salt and pepper Method 1.Heat half the oil and brown half the onions in a saucepan, Add the rice to the saucepan for a few minutes , adding the ginger, curry and all purpose seasoning. [ 120 more words. ]

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Prawn and vegetable fried brown rice Ingredients 200g basmati brown rice 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 150g mixed frozen vegetables 1 onion finely chopped 250g pack peeled cooked sma…

Heat olive oil in a frying pan meanwhile whisk together the eggs, spring onions and season to taste. Pour into the pan and cook over low heat for 3-5 mins depending on how well you like your eggs cooked. Serve the omelette sprinkled with the remaining spring onion, chopped cucumber and tomato. Season with herbs as an option 😀

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Spring onion omelett with tomato and cucumber garnish Heat olive oil in a frying pan meanwhile whisk together the eggs, spring onions and season to taste. Pour into the pan and cook over low heat for 3-5 mins depending on how well you like your eggs c…

Nice read…focus on your diet and see results👍
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Interesting …Supposedly this is for men but would be a nice challenge💪
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Courgette carbonara Ingredients 2 courgettes spiralized 1 cooked beetroot grated 2 tablespoons olive oil or less A few Bacon slices cut into pieces Left over chicken 1 egg plus 2 yolks 1 tablespoon milk 30g Parmesan, grated Handful mushrooms 1 garlic clove crushed A dash of chilli flakes Method 1. fry bacon in half the oil in a frying pan for a few mins until golden and crisp. [ 89 more words. ]

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Courgette carbonara Courgette carbonara Ingredients 2 courgettes spiralized 1 cooked beetroot grated 2 tablespoons olive oil or less A few Bacon slices cut into pieces Left over chicken 1 egg plus 2 yolks 1 tablespoon…

Ingredients 3/4 small cup oats 1 1/2 small cups coconut flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda A pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons coconut oil / rapeseed oil 1 egg I over ripe banana 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Small courgette grated Small carrot grated 1 ready cooked beetroot grated… [ 126 more words. ]

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Banana and cinnamon cookies with a twist Ingredients 3/4 small cup oats 1 1/2 small cups coconut flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda A pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons coconut oil…

When it comes to stretching the body before and after exercise, we tend to try and skip this important part of our exercise routine, however stretching has benefits such as : improving flexibility meaning that you are likely to perform better in your routine improves posture and technique as muscles and joints are loosened improves the range of motion in your joints, improving your flexibility and balance… [ 199 more words. ]

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Stretching and flexibility When it comes to stretching the body before and after exercise, we tend to try and skip this important part of our exercise routine,  however stretching has benefits such as : improving flexibility…

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Finding the time It's been a very busy few weeks for me and I have only just managed to squeeze in some workouts. I always try to make time for my workouts and try and get at least 5-6 workouts in the week but these few weeks, 24hrs a day just didn't seem long enough and rather than stress about I have decided that sometimes I need to let life just happen and it's ok, it's not the end of the world. [ 427 more words. ]

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Finding the time! Finding the time It’s been a very busy few weeks for me and I have only just managed to squeeze in some workouts. I always try to make time for my workouts and try and get at least 5-6 workou…

Improve your appearance with good posture Most of us forget about posture when trying to improve our appearance. Great posture can actually make us appear slimmer, taller and even confident and therefore improving our overall appearance. Lately I have gone back to basics with my workouts and working on my posture. Great posture can be achieved by practicing the correct posture all the time. [ 266 more words. ]

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Improve your appearance with good posture Improve your appearance with good posture Most of us forget about posture when trying to improve our appearance. Great posture can actually make us appear slimmer, taller and even confident and the...

You are what you eat " Because we are what we eat, we can literally transform our bodies and minds by choosing an inspiring diet" -Mike Adams At the beginning of the year, I felt so bloated as I do from time to time. I must have mentioned in my last post about having had a coeliac test at the end of last summer due to the excessive bloating I had been experiencing and the patchy rash on my skin. [ 405 more words. ]

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You are what you eat ! You are what you eat " Because we are what we eat, we can literally transform our bodies and minds by choosing an inspiring diet" -Mike Adams At the beginning of the year, I felt so bloated as I do...

Chicken and vegetable zoodles Ingredients 300g leftover roasted chicken cut for stir fry 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted 200g sliced onion 2 handfuls spinach 2 handfuls kale 1 courgette/ zucchini prepared to zoodles 1 vegetable stock cube of choice Salt and pepper to season Method 1. Cut the leftover chicken into chunks, then prepare Spaghetti style zucchini noodles (zoodles) which can be made using a vegetable peeler,mandolin or slicer of choice. [ 113 more words. ]

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Chicken and vegetable zoodles Low carb diet

Sometimes we are in a hurry in the mornings so this one is for busy mornings. Ingredients 375mls milk of choice "I used water" 125mls natural / plain yoghurt of choice 2 bananas 80-100g fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon peanut butter / almond butter Method Place all the ingredients in s blender and blend until smooth. Pour into your glasses and enjoy right away. Serves 2

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Wholesome nutty blueberry smoothie Sometimes we are in a hurry in the mornings so this one is for busy mornings.   Ingredients 375mls milk of choice "I used water" 125mls natural / plain yoghurt of choice 2 bananas 80-100g fres...

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Running a mile a day- Day 46 Day 46 and I haven't run for the last 5 days, I would have loved to go out running today to end my year how I like it, however sometimes rest is needed for recovery especially when one hurts her fo...