Posts in “Diet”
Tomato & Baked Aubergine Soup Recipe
The temperature has dropped a degree or two, snow is on its way (apparently!), so here is a lovely soup recipe to warm you up and put a glow in those cheeks. It’s my favourite soup recipe at the moment, whilst the recipe below is really nice it also tastes amazing with some butter beans […]
Read articleDay On A Plate – Sunday Prep!
Here is a little insight to my kitchen! The best way to cook healthy is to be organised. So for me, Sundays are food prep days. My Sunday prep involves planning out menus and buying the food which will cover what we are going to be eating for the week ahead (and buy something for a plan […]
Read articleTop Tips To Encourage Children To Eat Healthier
As you know the journey you take with motive8 is not about quick fixes, we are proud to offer a service that allows each individual to make their training and eating regime fit into their everyday lifestyle. It can be hard though can’t it when your partner doesn’t want to come on board, or your […]
Read articleWhy Does My Weight Fluctuate?
“Why is it that yesterday I weighed blah blah and today I weigh 2lbs more, why does my weight fluctuate so much? ” As Personal Trainers we hear this, a lot. Firstly I have to ask why are you weighing yourself every day and STOP THAT! Everyone’s weight can fluctuate between 1-7lb DAILY which is exactly why […]
Read articleIs Calorie Counting Worth It?
There’s no point shirking the issue – calories are important. They give us energy to live and move, even when you are asleep you are using calories to keep your body alive. For some people, counting calories is a kick start to their weight loss plans, a measureable method to help cut down on what they […]
Read articleAvocado Chocolate Mousse & Blueberry Ice Cream
Most people associate avocado with salads but they can be used for other things apart from salads. You can enjoy them as a snack (I’m known for eating mine like an apple!) and they are delicious for breakfast with poached or scrambled eggs and make you can make an awesome avocado chocolate mousse with them…..mmmmm. […]
Read articleChristmas Day In Burpees
You know how much the personal trainers at motive8 North love burpees! Here is a quick blog, which might make you think twice about over indulging on Christmas Day! Ooooh bah humbug you might be thinking, but when you look at how many burpees you need to do to burn off one too many mince […]
Read articleDay on a Plate – Varying Your Recipes
For many of us modern life is about everything being easy access on our laptops, tablets or phones and I must say for me this is often the same however one thing I have and I believe will always have are recipe books. I don’t know what it is about having a physical recipe book […]
Read articleSugar Tax – Pros and Cons
Don’t think that just because Jamie Oliver supports it, that having a sugar tax is a new concept. Back in 2014 doctors suggested that there should be a soft drinks tax. The Chief Medical Officer also hinted that a sugar tax may be necessary. The reasoning behind the calls for a sugar tax have not […]
Read articleWomen and Obesity – Future Generations, The Disturbing Truth!
The Chief Medical Officer’s report entitled “The Health of the 51%: Women” hit the news last week. Isn’t it funny how different newspapers report on the same topic about women and obesity so very differently? The Independent focused on the recommendation made in the report that the government should include obesity on the national risk planning. […]
Read articleIs Dairy Good Or Bad For You?
There is a lot of speculation about dairy. Is dairy good or bad for you? Full fat dairy has long been criticised with claims of increasing the risk of heart disease, obesity and other health related diseases.However there is more and more emerging evidence and research which say that full fat dairy products, in moderation, have […]
Read articleEgg And Spinach Stuffed Peppers
Today I was in the mood for eggs for breakfast. I looked in fridge and saw some halves of some peppers which I had used the night before, so thought I would use these. I quickly wilted some spinach under hot water, added it to the bottom of the pepper and then cracked the eggs […]
Read articleEating Out Healthy In A Rush!
Its very rare these days I have a spare 10 minutes time, like most individuals of the modern era I am constantly on the move. And like most individuals I forget things, nothing is more devastating than forgetting my lunch… anyone that knows me will understand how terrifying this thought is! So we all have […]
Read articleChristmas Starters
Here are two very simple and tasty Christmas starters that are ideal for any dinner party or a Christmas get together. Both these recipes can be made quickly and prepared in advance and not a sprout in sight! Lime and Fennel Smoked Salmon Serves 4 Kcal 138, Protein 10g, Carbs 3g, Fat 10g Sat 1g […]
Read articleMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
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