Posts in “Diet”
Don’t Be SAD This Winter – How To Combat SAD.
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is technically a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern……. usually during winter! This blog looks at how to combat SAD and enjoy winter instead of wanting to hibernate! Some of the most common characteristics of individuals with SAD are: Low mood Lack of interest Less active The want […]
Read articleHow Eating Healthy Fats Helps Weight Loss
A common misunderstanding is that all fat should be avoided if you want to stay healthy and lose weight but this is far from the truth! Eliminating fat intake to get rid of fat from the body may seem like a logical idea but when you understand the role of ‘good’ fats in the body, […]
Read articleWhat Are The Best Vitamins and Minerals To Fight A Cold?
Lets be honest, there isn’t many over the counter drugs/ remedies that do much to fight a cold. The easiest solution is not get one in the first place! What are the best vitamins and minerals to fight a cold? Indeed, are there even vitamins and minerals which will fight a cold? What Is A Cold […]
Read articleAre Resistant Starches Good For You?
As a personal training company we discourage our weight loss clients from eating processed carbohydrates such as bread and pasta as we believe they are detrimental to weight loss, so you can imagine the looks of happiness on our clients’ faces last week when it came out in the press that you can eat ‘resistant […]
Read articleGoal Setting… How To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Something that is central to the work we do with personal training in Leeds is goal setting. Without goals it is impossible to achieve anything because there is no finish line, no test, no goal! It can be as simple as one more repetition of an exercise, or 2lbs of fat loss in the next […]
Read article1800 Calorie Vegetarian Meal for Weight loss
Warm Cauliflower Salad Kcal 250 Protein 8g Carbs 19g Fat 11g Sat 1g Ingredients 1 cauliflower, broken into florets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1½ tbsp honey 3 tbsp raisins small bunch dill, snipped 3 tbsp toasted, flaked almonds 50g baby spinach Method . Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss […]
Read articleBe A Christmas Cracker: Top 10 Tips To Drop Body Fat For Christmas
So Christmas is fast approaching, lots of social events, parties, gatherings, family ‘do’s’. The last thing anyone wants to hear is you’ve put on some weight since last year, or even worse people don’t recognise you because you’ve become so heavy! You’ve got about 70 days depending on when you read this to make some […]
Read article2300 calorie plan for hypertrophy
If you are wanting to pack on some muscle try this 2,300 calorie plan packed full of protein for hypertrophy. Breakfast: Chicken and Mushroom Omlette Kcal 575 Carbs 0.3g Protein 60g, Fat 18.2g Sat 3g Ingredients 1 large chicken breast 2 large free-range eggs freshly ground black pepper little knob butter 1 small handful Cheddar cheese, grated, […]
Read articleCan I Eat Carbs If I Want To Lose Weight?
How many carbohydrates should I eat? What carbohydrates should I eat? Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight? These are questions asked by our personal training clients who wish to lose weight. It is important to ensure that you eat the correct amount and type of carbs but equally important is […]
Read articleWhat Is Carbohydrate Cycling and Should You Be Doing It?
What is Carbohydrate Cycling? I’ve been asked this question a lot recently from a lot of people, its nothing new or magic but it is an effective approach to fat loss and hypertrophy. As with all things health and fitness, simple tends to be best. I’m not a fan of anything that can’t be continued […]
Read article1800 Calorie Meal Plan
If you’re aiming to lose weight, here is a sample 1800 calorie meal plan for your breakfast, lunch , dinner and snack to ensure you reach your goals. All you need to do now is get your training sessions in and you well on your way to achieving your fitness goals! Breakfast Bake Great source […]
Read articleHow to Avoid Winter Comfort Food
Isn’t it strange how dark mornings and dark nights affect not only our mood, but also what we chose to eat? It seems that we too get a sense of hibernation and not only do we want to stay indoors with the heating on, but we also automatically reach for high carb, high calorie and […]
Read articleA Personal Trainer’s View On Fazenda Leeds
Going out and eating healthy can be a difficult task, especially if you’re working towards a specific goal, such as fat loss, building muscle, or even improving your endurance. When I’m going to eat out I like to go places where I have more control over my food, rather than simply picking the healthiest choice […]
Read articleAre Breakfast Biscuits Healthy?
Ooooh I’ve not had a good rant on my blog for a while so I thought I’d not disappoint and let of some steam this week :O) I have two bug bears at the moment. The first is the promotion of a certain popular diet whose current radio commercial is about chips being allowed on their […]
Read articleCan Processed Foods Be Healthy?
Sometimes the wonderful world of the internet is hard to take seriously when you’re reading about ways that processed foods are “killing people” whilst at the same time being bombarded by advertisements for low calorie prepared meals which cook in 3 minutes in your microwave! Our food spectrum ranges from 0=“as nature intended” or unprocessed […]
Read article