Posts in “Diet”
Day On A Plate
Anyone who knows me well will agree that I do not function well when I’m HANGRY, so here is an example of one of my days on a plate to show you what I eat! Having a family who own an egg farm is fantastic as it means fresh free range eggs that taste incredible. […]
Read articleRoast Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
For many a Sunday roast is a family tradition, here is a healthy summer twist on a roast chicken. You can even cook it on the BBQ or eat alfresco if its nice weather. Roast Chicken With Roasted Vegetables And Feta Serves 4 Ingredients 1 garlic bulb (3 cloves crushed, remainder left whole) 2 x […]
Read articleThe Caffeine Boost – Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine Boost: Fact or Fiction? For decades the discussion around the ergogenic effects of caffeine (performance enhancing) have been back and forth. The actual effects of caffeine on the body and exercise performance are still in limbo and the arguments continue. The Effects of Caffeine Several theories exist for the mechanism by which caffeine may […]
Read article20 Minute Recipe
20 Minute Recipe – Tomato and Harissa Chicken Kcal 184 Protein 34g Carbs 2g Fats 4g Sat 1g After a long day at work nobody wants to be slaving away in the kitchen for hours so here is a quick and easy 20 minute recipe, Tomato and Harissa Chicken with a hint of spice. Remember to […]
Read articleShould I Drink A Protein Shake After A Workout?
Nutritional timing is an important and popular strategy used around exercise sessions, and generally involves the manipulation of carbohydrates and proteins. It has been stated that such manipulations can have dramatic effects on body composition. In fact it has even been stated that timing of nutritional content may be more important than overall daily consumption. […]
Read articleAvocado Salad
Adding avocado to a salad is not only tasty but extremely beneficial for your diet! * The avocado is packed full of goodness including: Vitamin C – 17% of the RDA. Vitamin K – 26% of the RDA. Vitamin B6: 13% of the RDA. Vitamin E: 10% of the RDA. Vitamin B5 – 14% of the RDA Folate – 20% of […]
Read articleHealthy Burger Recipe – BBQ Season!
Here is a recipe for some healthy burgers! Burgers are often associated with being unhealthy but if you make them yourself they can be a healthy option for the BBQ season. A good homemade healthy burger can still be tasty and filling without the bun! Even if its not good BBQ weather they taste great under […]
Read articleThe Benefits of Keeping a Food Diary
Its simple……knowing what you eat will make a massive difference to achieving your health and fitness goals! What a better way to track this than by keeping a food diary. As personal trainers we encourage all of our clients to keep a food diary, whether it’s in a paper diary using one of the many apps around […]
Read articleAre Low Calorie Diets Effective For Weight Loss?
The desire to lose weight has become more common in the last 10 years than at any other point in the last 100 years. As in business…if there is demand, their will be someone willing to supply. With this huge demand in people wanting to lose weight, it has given rise to a industrial juggernaut […]
Read articleHealthy Places To Eat Near Leeds – Cheerful Chilli Review
Whilst, at motive8 North, we love to exercise and eat healthy, we also like to enjoy a nice, healthy meal out. And as we don’t want our personal training clients or class members to live completely like monks it’s nice to recommend healthy places for them to eat. Here is a restaurant recommended by personal trainer, Ieuan Cranswick, as […]
Read articleBody Image – How Good Do You Look?
Body Image and Self-Perceptions What is Body Image? Body image is the mental image individuals have regarding their own body and the attitudes they have towards their body (Rudd & Lennon, 2000). It is made up of our self-perceptions, or simply how we feel we look to others. This is becoming an increasingly significant reason […]
Read articleIs Stress Causing You To Gain Weight?
We all know that when we are under stress, healthy eating habits and our normal training regimes are hard to maintain. It almost goes without saying that when we become less active and stop being able to make time to prepare our healthy meals, our weight is likely to be affected and increase, or if […]
Read articleWhy Sugar Is Bad For You
It’s all we hear in the news at the moment sugar is bad for you, reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, etc. So this blog is going to look at why sugar is bad for you. For optimal body composition it is simple….by eliminating sugars from your diet you have more chance of staying […]
Read articleHow Many Carbs Should I Eat Each Day?
If you follow any fitness or diet related blog on any website, you will find details about all the different diets out there – high protein, calorie controlled, low fat, low carb and so on and so on. For the last couple of weeks we have endeavoured to help you make informed decisions about Calories, […]
Read articleChicken Omlette – High Protein Breakfast
Having a high protein breakfast is a great way to kickstart the day as it keeps your energy levels constant instead of experiencing the blood sugar roller coaster you get after munching on some breakfast cereals. You’ll also more likely to feel fuller for longer and less likely to choose unhealthy snacks. This chicken omelette […]
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