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5 reasons your weight won’t budge
It can be frustrating to be eating well, but still not get the weight loss results that you want. Here’s five common reasons why your weight might not be changing. 1. You don’t move enough If you are trying to lose weight by diet alone, it makes it far more challenging. Find an [...]
Mango, Lime and Coconut Water Smoothie
This is a delicious, refreshing summer drink that I published on NZ Girl last week. It also makes a good recovery drink if you’ve had a really long, hard workout (otherwise water is just fine). Coconut water contains the electrolytes potassium and sodium so can help replace losses from intensive exercise. Mango provides a good [...]
Summer salad ideas
Salads are a refreshing way to get your five plus a day, especially in summer. However the usual lettuce and tomato salad can get a little boring. Here’s some of my favourite ideas for delicious, fresh summer salads. Lettuce, walnut, pear and a sprinkle of blue cheese Whole baby beetroot, feta cheese, pear slices and [...]
Healthy snacks to keep you full between meals
If you’re bored with your usual morning and afternoon between meal snacks, here’s some ideas for healthy snacks. The combination of fibre and protein contained in these snack options means they’ll help keep you full in between meals. 10 almonds + 5 dried apricots While nuts are a great snack, portion size is important – [...]
Raspberry, banana and lemon smoothie
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy smoothies and is a good way to get your daily antioxidant fix. This raspberry, banana and lemon fruit smoothie is one I’m enjoying right now as a recovery drink after a hard exercise session or a lazy lunch on a hot day. Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup [...]
Motivational Monday – truthful words from a celebrity
All too often we read in the gossip mags that slim, toned celebrities eat junk food and don’t exercise and are simply “lucky” to look the way we do. I think Gwyneth shares the real reason most celebrities have slim, toned bodies – they work hard for it! Image found here on Pinterest Tweet
Fat Burning Zones – How to get the most from your training
If you go to the gym, on the heart rate chart you’ll see listed a “fat burning zone”. Theoretically, the fat burning zone is working out between 55-60% of your maximum heart rate. At this intensity your body uses more fat than carbohydrate for energy. As your intensity increases, you burn more carbohydrate. This [...]
Falafels with Mint Yoghurt Dipping Sauce.
Recipe adapted slightly from Annabel Langbein’s book “Great Food For Busy Lives” 300g dried, split green peas 1 small onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon lemon juice handful of chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt and lots of ground pepper Cover the green peas with water [...]
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