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Saturday, 3 August 2013

35 minute meal prep for superior results!!!

I have just prepared 5 meals for the next two days so I can grab and go. 35 minutes of my day devoted to making elite nutrition for superior results. Rice for energy, vegetables for vitamins/minerals and protein for muscle building. All food sources covered to enhance my work in the gym and aid recovery. Plus, only 352 calories per meal, great for anyone wishing to lose weight.



Friday, 2 August 2013

Super low calorie dessert!!!

Try this low calorie dessert to curb those cravings whilst staying on track with your diet.


200g low fat Greek yogurt     108 calories
200g frozen summer fruits     54 calories
Walden farms pancake syrup  0 calories

Total 162 calories

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Swap Up to Slim Down

Swap these commonly consumed foods for healthy alternatives and feel great for summer.

QUINOA vs RICE
Quinoa is full of protein and keeps you fuller for longer.

YEAST FLAKES vs PARMESAN
Yeast flakes are full of protein and fibre and very low in fat. They also contain B vitamins essential for optimal health.

SOBA NOODLES vs SPAGHETTI
Soba noodles is a buckwheat based carb and contains half the calories of a standard pack of spaghetti. Also contains properties that help balance blood sugar levels.

CIDER VINEGAR vs BALSAMIC
Cider vinegar raises metabolic rate and slows the release of glucose helping regulate blood sugar.

COCONUT vs BUTTER
Coconut contains healthy fats and revs up your metabolism

STEVIA vs SUGAR
Stevia is made from a plant extract and contains zero calories. 

GROUND ALMOND vs FLOUR
Ground almonds are high in protein and low in carbs.

RAW COCOA vs CHOCOLATE
Raw cocoa contains zero sugar and is a great alternative to high calorie high fat chocolate.

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Monday, 17 June 2013

The Fitness Food Pyramid

The food pyramid is a tool used by many fitness enthusiast to develop their daily diet whilst training.

The pyramid is split into 7 catogories. Fruits, vedgatables, carbohydrates, calcium, protein, fats and junk food. The foods at the bottom of the pyramid should make up the majority of your diet whilst foods at the top of the pyramid should be eaten occasionally.

Fruit and vegetables - 5-9 portions
Full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants  vital for overall health and peak performance

Potatoes and grains - 4-6 portions
Foods such as bread, cereals, rice, pasta, oats, beans, lentils and potatoes are essential for fuelling the body for daily activities and hard training. 

Calcium rich foods - 2-4 portions
Dairy products such as milk, cheese, nuts, pulses and tinned fish provide enough calcium for strong and healthy bones.

Healthy fats - 1-2 portions
Oils, nuts, seeds and oily fish contain healthy fats needed to improve endurance, aid recovery and protect you against heart disease. Omega 3-6 capsules are great for ensuring you get those healty fats whilst dieting and training hard at the gym.

Discretionary calories are the calories you have left once you have eaten recommended allowances from each food group. This may be around 200-300 calories for most exercisers. So as long as you stay within you daily calories limit you can enjoy foods such as biscuits, crisps, cakes and chocolate. 

So for fitness fanatics aiming to improve theor general health and fitness. Try to include a variety of foods from each group into your diet and aim for the recommended portions for optimal health. 



Sunday, 16 June 2013

Compression tights that give you the Edge


Fitness fanatics are always striving to achieve that extra mile on the treadmill and that extra rep in the weights room. If only there was a way to achieve that extra push. Well, specifically for runners, compression rights might give you the edge you need to improve your training. Compression tighs provide lower body support and are ideal for compound movements such as running, squats and dead lifts. They keep moisture out helping you feel dry and comfortable during strenuous workouts. They map the contours of your body to help reduce friction and chaffing whilst providing a great range of motion. Can be worn as a first layer or a base layer, either way these tights are going to make a difference to your workouts and help you achieve that body you've always wanted.

Check out popular compression tights at www.nikestore.co.uk

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What to have for tea hmmm...

Think this often? Me and you both. Sometimes you can't be bothered to make a fresh homemade meal and other times you may need to grab it on the run. 

There are healthy options out there, just don't be fooled by products which state 'low fat' or 'fat free' cause there will be sugar hiding in there!

So the question is.. What do you have when your on the move? Or when you can't be bothered?

Myself, I pre-prepare mine for the days when I'm on the run! 

Stay ahead, think fitness, think healthy
Be a FITNESS FREAK.

Leave your answers bellow freakkkerrrs

30 low calorie treats - eat these treats to satisfy those cravings whilst avoiding putting on those unwanted pounds

Here are 30 low calorie foods which will help satisfy those cravings without putting on those unwanted pounds.

30 - Fruit mentos
       128 calories

29 - Low fat Greek yoghurt
       108 calories per 200g

28 - x2 rice cakes and peanut butter
       142 calories

27 - Hartleys sugar free jelly
       10 calories

26 - Crisps bakes
       30 calories

25 - Custard creams 
        56 calories

24 - Meringue nests 
       52 calories

23 - Curley wurleys 
       115 calories

22 - Spaces Raiders pickled onion crisps
       64 calories

21 - Pomme Bears cheese and onion
       75 calories 

20 - Pink whites marshamellows 
       50 calories 

19 - Cadburys Freddo Frog
       79 calories

18 - Snack a Jacks 
       50 calories

17 - 125ml dry white/red wine
        85 calories

16 - Prawn cocktail skips
       89 calories

15 - Weight watchers chocolate eclair
        76 calories 

14 - x5 Werthers Originals 
       100 calories

13 - Cadbury fingers
        31 calories

12 - Cadbury fudge
       115 calories

11 - Salt and vinegar French fries
       97 calories

10 - Ready salted French fries
       83 calories

9 - Quavers crisps
     99 calories

8 - Monster munch beef flavour
     109 calories

7 - Strawberry bonbons M & S
     20 calories

6 - Milk milk lollies
     30 calories

5 - Small bag of twiglets
     97 calories

4 - Pepsi max 
     1.3 calories

3 - Small Yorkshire pudding
     36 calories

2 - Muller light yoghurts
     96 calories

1 - Sugar free marshamellows sainsburys
     5 calories

Enjoy these naughty treats without feeling  guilty.

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