‘Protein’ is probably a PT’s favourite word (apart from Burpees 😂). But just why do we place so much emphasis on eating protein? As Personal Trainers, our top request is to help clients lose body fat and gain lean muscle, and whilst in exercise terms, a combination of resistance training and cardio are essential to achieve…
DetailsWhether you’re involved in the fitness industry as we are, or just follow a few fitness people out of interest, it is difficult to go on social media without noticing the increasing numbers of meal replacements and shakes being pushed and promoted both directly and through so-called ‘fitness experts’. Having recently been approached with an…
DetailsThis is such an easy recipe for a healthy and delicious butternut squash soup – guaranteed to warm up your winter lunchtimes! Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and makes around 3 largish bowls Ingredients: Around 500g of butternut squash, peeled and chopped into cubes (I let Tesco do the hard work and used…
DetailsWith winter well on it’s way, what could be nicer than a bowl of heart warming soup? This delicious recipe is as healthy as it is easy to make. Ingredients: 300g Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped into 2 inch chunks 1 large Carrot, chopped 1 Leek, sliced 1 Large onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, finely…
DetailsRecently I’ve noticed that I’ve put on a few pounds, nothing major, but clothes that are usually comfortable have become less so! Like many people, over the summer holidays I relaxed my eating (and drinking) – a couple of biscuits here; a chocolate bar there; the odd glass of wine mid-week. Doesn’t sound too bad…
DetailsA quick and easy spring lunch to have in the sunshine. Ingredients we have in the cupboard make it a convenient but impressive lunch to have when friends pop round unexpectedly. Or make extra, keep it in the fridge and it’s all ready for the next day when you’re on the go. Ingredients (makes 2…
DetailsOne of the simplest changes we get our clients to make to their nutrition and hydration is to swap their morning tea or coffee for a large glass of warm water and lemon juice. This doesn’t mean to say you can’t have the tea or coffee at all, who doesn’t like that comfort in the…
DetailsWeek 3 of our #JDVHealthyMe Challenge already! Times flies when you’re having fun! We’ve been really impressed by the commitment so many of you have shown to our #MoveMe and #NourishMe weeks and we hope you’ll continue with this week’s focus on hydration. Staying hydrated seems like such simple thing that we don’t really pay…
DetailsWith the arrival of some decidedly wintery weather, how about a simple, tomato and red pepper soup to cheer and warm you up? Perfect for lunch with a crisp green salad or as filling snack. Ingrdients: 10 small or 5 larger vine ripened tomatoes 2 cloves garlic (I cheated with lazy garlic!) 1 small onion…
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