How to to make healthy choices when eating at a restaurant/going to a party
I’ve been asked quite a lot by my clients in the last few weeks of what they should do if they are going out on say a business lunch, or out to dinner or they have been invited to a party, a wedding, etc etc. How on earth do you track their calories or macros […]
Meal prep recipe idea: Burrito bowls
I am going to start posting some meal prep recipe ideas. The recipes I add will be meals that are delicious, that I meal prep often myself, that are easy to make ahead of time, & that contain balanced macronutrients (a good ratio of protein, carbs and fats) so you can eat them as a complete and […]
Banana oatcakes
Here is a great recipe for banana oatcakes. I love to have these post workout as they contain a good amount of protein and carbs, in the right ratio for muscle recovery after training. They are also a good option for breakfast or a healthy brunch, and I especially love having them for breakfast on […]
10 practical & easy meal prep ideas
Here are my top 10 tips for making meal prep easier for you as well as just some ideas that work well for me. I work different hours than the usual 9-5 job and sometimes don’t get home until 8 or 9pm, and as well as that I train hard and often and need to […]
Banana oat protein cookies
As promised, when I posted this picture on my Instagram account, I said I would post the recipe on my blog, so here it is. My recipe for banana oat protein cookies. These are probably one of my favourite snacks to have when I’m on the go for a pick-me-up snack, or if I need to eat […]
40 truth-bombs about diet, training and life
…A mix of things I have learned from reading, listening to people smarter than me, and personal experience. *Some of these are compiled from my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Training: 1) No matter how strong you are, warm up with the bar first. 2) There is no better thing you can do for yourself […]
My practical tip for turning around “bad vibes” and feelings of inadequacy & negativity
You know the haters, the people who sit back & judge or find fault with other people’s lives, their products, their businesses, their social media accounts, etc. They give off this yucky vibe & energy, & it makes you feel weird in your stomach? Or they will comment on something but their comment is clearly […]
Pomegranate & pistachio carrot salad
I like experimenting with vegetables and salads. There are so many ways to cook and eat vegetables; they don’t have to be boring at all. Here is the recipe for my grated carrot salad & the dressing that I posted on my instagram the other day. This turned out so nice. It had just the […]
My musings after the CrossFit Regional weekend
With another Regionals done and dusted, and me pondering my goals for this next year, I was thinking back about my very first CrossFit sessions and competitions years back. I realised that one reason why I am so thankful I found CrossFit is because it has made me a better person in other areas of […]
High protein quinoa breakfast cereal
With the temperature cooling down (here in Sydney, Australia) why not try trading in your usual breakfast oatmeal for higher protein quinoa cereal! It’s sooo healthy & super easy to make and takes 5 minutes from start to finish (yes I made quinoa for time this morning at 5am! 🙂 For this cereal you need […]
What to eat on a CrossFit competition Day
Here are some general tips on what to eat on a CrossFit competition day. These tips can apply to any local or regional comps you might partake of. They can also apply to other things like race days, running comps, triathlons, lifting comps, etc., with a few tweaks as needed, of course. (I.e. for endurance […]
Nut butter energy bites
Here’s one of the snacks in my 12 week Nutrition & Training program. It’s a recipe for delicious nut butter energy bites. This is a great option for post workout or a quick breakfast on the run if you just add a protein shake. Ingredients (makes 24 balls): 1 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup shredded […]