Posts in “Diet”
How to overcome emotional eating
How to overcome emotional eating Unfortunately the majority of people i know are in some way affected by emotional eating, it could be as small as reaching for a bag of crisps when you’re bored, or that chocolate bar when you feeling stressed. This is the main problem for anyone looking to achieve any goal, […]
Read articleSatisfying & Tasty 200-400 calorie recipes!
This week ive decided to compile a series of recipes that range between 200 and 400 calories, these can serve as great meal ideas if your on a reduced calorie diet plan, they make great snacks or in between meals if your looking to gain weight and finally no matter what your goals their all […]
Read articleQUICK & HEALTHY RECIPES FROM MOTIVE8 NORTH!
In the last week, at the motive8 personal training studio Leeds, we have had lots of comments from our clients about how strapped for time they are and this often means they grab something on the go rather than make a healthy meal. Stop this at once! Here are some healthy meals which take less […]
Read articleHealthy Takeaway (made at home)
Tasty take-away made at home (so home-away) Super healthy salmon burgers (serves 4) 292 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 0.83 g Ingredients Process 4 salmon fillets (about 550g) 2tsbp thai red curry paste Thumb sized piece of fresh root ginger 1 tsp soy sauce […]
Read articleHealthy Meals For One!
Now, we often hear from clients that they aren’t motivated to cook healthy food if they live by themselves, but this should never be an excuse. Make larger portions and freeze them for those times when you get back from a workout ravenous but not in the mood to cook, a much better and healthier […]
Read articleVery Healthy Lunches
Healthy lunch ideas Superhealthy salmon burgers (serves 4) 292 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 0.83 g Ingredients Process 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets , about 550g/1lb 4oz in total, cut into chunks 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , grated 1 tsp soy […]
Read articleBeing A Healthy Vegan
Being Vegan is still a bit of a mystery to some people, with many people believing that you can’t lead a healthy diet and get enough protein especially for those Vegans who train on a regular basis. Here is a blog from Motive8 North’s very own Kate Halsall about her experience of being a Vegan… I’ve […]
Read articleQuick & Easy Healthy Meals….No Excuses for Eating Rubbish!!
Quick and easy lunches Protein-Packed Tuna Pasta Serves 5 Ingredients Process 150g/5oz wholegrain pasta, cooked according to packet instructions (to al dente) and drained 150g/5oz olives, chopped 150g/5oz canned tuna, drained 75g/2½oz parmesan, grated 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley For the salad 3 carrots, grated 1 cucumber, seeds removed and grated 2 tomatoes, chopped Place the […]
Read articleAmazing Steak!!
So last week we went with vegetarian dishes, this week ive decided to go for some epic steak recipes! For all of you that know me my meat box in my car is a big part of my life and here’s why red meat in particular is so good for you! Conjugates Linoleic Acid (CLA)- […]
Read articleEgg-cellent Vegi Breakfasts!
Vegetarian Breakfasts/ Brunches Mexican sweetcorn pancakes, poached eggs and salsa Serves 2 Ingredients Process For the sweetcorn pancakes · 100g/3½oz plain flour · 1 tsp baking powder · 1 free-range egg · 150ml/5fl oz whole milk · salt and freshly ground black pepper · 1 corn on the cob, kernels only · 1 tbsp vegetable […]
Read articleHealthy Seasonal Recipes…..Ready, Steady Cook!!
Seasonal Meals Summer Vegetable Tagliatelle (serves 4) INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 450g mixed seasonal veg eg green beans, asparagus, peas, broccoli, broad beans 1 tbsp Olive Oil 400g Tagliatelle (can replace this with wholemeal pasta or noodles) 1 lemon 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 3 tsps chopped chives Prepare the vegetables accordingly i.e. slice […]
Read articleScrummy Paleo Recipes
BREAKFASTS Tex Mex Breakfast Scramble (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 tsp coconut oil 4 eggs 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder (or ground chipotle) 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional) 1 Tbs water 1/4 red onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, diced (optional) 12 oz chicken breasts, cooked and chopped 1 medium tomato, […]
Read articleGym Myths….Why You’re Not Seeing Results.
Gym Myths, Magazine Trash and Your ‘Mr Know It All’ Friend! Unfortunately there are a lot of bogus articles released regarding fitness and losing weight, and these tend to be specifically aimed at women. The majority of these are solely to make money! Now, you don’t have to agree with what I’m saying and by […]
Read articleTraining When Tired…Can Creatine Help?
Sometimes you end up working way too long or have a poor night’s sleep, this inevitably effects training the following morning. This can be detrimental to a workout as cortisol levels will be further elevated and testosterone levels lowered, this significantly reduces performance during the session. Now for some people this cycle of training tired […]
Read articleMexican Recipes – No Tequila!
Here are some healthy Mexican recipes from Mr Baird. This week I have been inspired by a story going on about how Mexicans are some of the most obese people in the world, despite having a relatively clean diet (that’s a very liberal relative by the way). It made me think about portion sizes more, […]
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