Fitness, Healthy Eating, Mental Health

Carb Cravings & Binge Eating – How to stop them.

People often ask me why i am so strict with my eating. The amount of times a week i hear 'live a little' or 'treat yourself' when i say no to a chocolate bar, or when we have cakes in work and i say no. I know where people are coming from and that they… Continue reading Carb Cravings & Binge Eating – How to stop them.

Fitness, Healthy Eating

2 weeks in.

So I started my cut two weeks ago but haven’t really had a chance to blog anything about it yet I’ve been busy with starting my new job and training. Finally have a few spare hours today to get up to scratch with my blog and a few other things. When my bulk ended I… Continue reading 2 weeks in.

Fitness, Healthy Eating

Food for Thought. Literally.

This past 2 months i've been cutting on a very low carb diet. My calories haven't been to low as i didn't have an awful lot to lose, i was aiming for 1lb a week. In order to burn 1lb a week you need to burn 3500 more calories than you consume. With intense workouts… Continue reading Food for Thought. Literally.

Healthy Eating, recipes

Protein Pancakes

After trying a protein pancake mix for the first time last week i couldn't wait to try out a few home recipes at the weekend and try and make my own from scratch. I don't eat flour, butter or sugar so regular pancakes are out of the question. Oh and don't forget regular pancakes are… Continue reading Protein Pancakes

Healthy Eating, recipes

Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe.

My gym is a good bit away from me and i always walk there and back. On a week day i actually walk to the gym straight from work and then after my workout i'll walk home which takes me about 45 minutes (60+ minutes after leg day, oh the pain!). Of course after my… Continue reading Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe.

Fitness, Healthy Eating

That last bit of Tummy Fat.

I've had a few people ask me about this one... How do I get abs? How do i get rid of this tummy fat? How do i lose this last stubborn bit of fat under my naval that just wont go? Well i'm sorry to break it to you but there is no magic solution… Continue reading That last bit of Tummy Fat.

Fitness, Healthy Eating

The importance of protein in our diet.

When I decided to become a vegetarian I spent a good few weeks researching everything first. Because I am very active and also do strength training I was worried about how I was going to get enough complete proteins in my diet. Proteins are the basic structure of all living cells in our bodies. The… Continue reading The importance of protein in our diet.

Healthy Eating, recipes

10 minute Tuna salad

Summers on its way and for me that means less cooked meals and more salads and raw foods. This broccoli and tuna salad is one of my favourites, its so easy It only takes about 10 minutes in total to make and keeps well in the fridge throughout the week. Perfect for meal prep &… Continue reading 10 minute Tuna salad