How to stop a binge eating cycle in its tracks
When it comes to diet and training we need to remove the pressure to always be good and do the right thing. Be ok with a little imperfection – no one is perfect. No one has the best training session every single day. No one eats perfectly all the time. Forgive yourself for your less […]
When moderation becomes an excuse for continuing bad habits
Yesterday I received an email from a client in which was talking about being unable to have “moderation” with something that she just can’t seem to get a handle on. She wrote “ If I could do it with moderation I’d be doing it all the time, but I just can’t find the “off” switch for […]
Meal & snack ideas to help prevent cravings, binging and overeating
Here are some of my favorite healthy convenience meals and snacks that take very little time to prepare. These can be eaten on-the-go are easy to bring with you to work for in between snacks. Although of course I would prefer you to sit down and eat slowly and mindfully, sometimes this isn’t an option, […]
Delicious zucchini and carrot fritters
This is a healthy, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan friendly recipe for zucchini and carrot fritters. I have included both the normal method and my thermomix cooking method for those who have a thermomix as it’s really easy to do it in there as well. These fritters are amazing served with poached eggs and siracha sauce/fresh […]
What is perfect health??
When it comes to health and fitness there is no one shoe fits all. It’s not a particular weight, a particular diet or training plan, or specific number hours of sleep at night etc. Everyone has different goals, different lifestyles, different likes and dislikes, different strengths and weaknesses and most people know when they feel […]
Nutrition tips and ideas for tradesmen
Tradesmen have incredibly active days! I know a lot of tradies who come to the gym where I coach, & I hear a lot about their typical work days & the challenges they face especially when it comes to getting in the right nutrition. Tradesman work long hours, generally start very early in the morning, […]
What to eat during the CrossFit Open
First of all, if you have been eating well and using your food intake to support your performance, and if what you are doing is working well for you, then there’s no reason to change what you are doing. You will probably still get a few good tips from this post on hydration and recovery, […]
How to get rid of stubborn fat, part 2: The practical stuff
In part 1 of this little series we discussed a bit about the science of stubborn fat & the different types of fat. I also went over why stubborn fat is so stubborn. You can have another read of that here, and if you haven’t read it yet I’d recommend reading that part first before […]
Are you happy or are you just comfortable?
Tough subject but valid question, & it always makes me nervous. Where does happiness end & plain old comfort begin? Can’t we all just be comfortable & content forever? I like to think we can. But then, sometimes at the end of the day when I am washing my face I look at myself & […]
How to get rid of stubborn fat, part 1: The science-y stuff
If you want to know how to burn stubborn fat, you first have to understand a few key points. Stubborn fat is not the same as normal fat and it takes a bit of a different approach to get rid of it. In this 3-part series I am going to try my best to cover […]
Beef rendang
I made this recipe last week. I used this recipe as a base and I changed it around a little bit. It turned out so delicious I just had to share it. I served it with coconut rice and pickled cucumbers. This went together perfectly. This dish is great for meal prep as the flavours […]
Hydration tips for endurance athletes & longer workouts/races/runs
I have a couple nutrition clients who are endurance athletes/triathletes/runners etc and we have worked together to get their nutrition and hydration on point. So I thought I would put together a post with some of my experiences with them and share some simple tips on hydrating for longer runs/workouts. -Be sure to have a […]