Posts in “Diet”
How To Survive The Christmas Party Season
With December just around the corner the countdown to Christmas can begin, and that means one thing….party season!! Now don’t get me wrong we all love a good party at motive8 North but too much partying could also be detrimental for your fitness goals. So here is our guide on how to survive the Christmas […]
Read articleWhat Should I Eat Before Exercise?
Fuel Your Fitness! Do you sometimes feel under fuelled for your session? Or worry that you are not taking in the best foods pre-exercise? This the question I get a lot from my personal training clients. “What should I eat before exercise?”. If your goals are weight loss the obvious aims of your session are […]
Read articleIeuan’s Low Carb Burger
If you are like me and always want a head start on the post-Christmas health kick and body transformation try this low carb burger dish. It is a perfect lunch or dinner, and even better it’s really tasty! I will be honest before I start, I did not make the burger myself but I am […]
Read articleIs Giving Up Refined Sugar Harder Than You Think?
When we advise people to reduce their intake of refined sugar, there are obvious food and drink choices which come to mind – bread, all processed food and meat, squash and fizzy drinks, sweets and condiments, etc. On the face of it, it seems to be easy! BUT……. I challenge you to look at the food labels of the foodstuffs in […]
Read articleNational Sausage Week – Sausage vs Banger
Did you know that this week is National Sausage Week! Sausage and mash is voted the top 8th most British meal and is a true home comfort classic however there is a big difference between a good quality sausage and an old banger! A good healthy and nutritious sausage has over 80% meat and a […]
Read articleIs The Sugar Tax A Good Idea?
This blog looks at whether the sugar tax is a good idea. A series of studies published between 2009 and 2013 lead to the notion that obesity rates could be reduced through the taxation of sugar. Here is quick summary of the research: In 2009 the Journal of Contemporary Economic Policy published an article suggested that: 1% point change […]
Read articleProcessed Meat – Are Bacon and Sausages A Killer?
If you have been reading the papers or listening to the news lately you will have heard that sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young. Many people appear to be panicking about this, but how much of this is true? A study of half a million people across […]
Read articleVitamin Myths: Vitamin C, B1 & B2
Last week we looked at how some minerals were now being advertised and sold as sports or fitness supplements. This week we look at some of the more well-known vitamins and whether they will give you that added health boost for all your gym activity needs. Vitamin C MYTH – Vitamin C can benefit exercise performance […]
Read articleWhat Are BCAA’s? How Can They Help My Training?
BCAA’s & benefits You may have seen that motive8 now sell bottles of BCAA’s in our studios so what are BCAA’s and what are the benefits? What are BCAA? BCAA’s are Branched Chain Amino Acids contain 3 essential amino acids, Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine in the ratio of 2:1:1. These BCAA’s are 3 of […]
Read articleDay On A Plate – What Does Chris Baird Eat
Clients are constantly asking me what I eat, anyone that knows me will tell you im as close to a goat as humans come, all I need is my chilli flakes and I’m good to go. So here is my day on a plate 5am- Head straight for my morning Americano, 1 shot, no milk […]
Read articleLime And Coconut Balls
Here is a recipe for some rather tasty Lime and Coconut Balls, which can be enjoyed as a treat every now and again Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1/2 cup almonds zest and juice of 3 limes 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates (or other dates), pitted 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut Method It’s soooo easy to […]
Read articleMineral Myths: Potassium and Iron
We all know that we need vitamins and minerals in our diet for our health and wellbeing. But what about vitamins and minerals as supplements to assist with our body composition goals or to boost our exercise performance? Unfortunately, just because something is sold as an “energy boost” or aid for “muscle growth”, new research shows […]
Read articleGout: The Good & The Bad!!
What is Gout? Gout is a rheumatic disease that results from the deposit of urate crystals in and around the joint often caused by chronic hyperuricaemia (high levels of uric acid). It is the most prevalent inflammatory disease in developed countries. The old tale of rich food and alcohol being the cause of gout is […]
Read articleIeuan’s Day On A Plate – Mediterranean Baked Salmon
With the grey skies of Winter setting in if you are anything like me you will want to bring some colour back into your life. This dish of mediterranean baked salmon is perfect for achieving this but is also a taste sensation packed full of flavour and great nutrients to support your health and fitness […]
Read articleRoast Chicken Soup
Here is a great homemade roast chicken soup, perfect to make using left over chicken. As we many of our recipes, this can be bulk made and frozen. Kcal 339 Carbs 18g Protein 39g Fat 18g Sat 2.5 Serves 4 1 tsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 tbsp thyme leaves […]
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