Posts by Kirsty Ellson
Low Carb – the info…
Low Carbohydrate Meal Planning Many meals can be included in a low-carb meal plan, simply by following the pattern of: -Choose a protein (e.g. chicken, turkey, salmon or beef). -Add ½ a plate of non-starchy vegetables (e.g. peppers, spinach or brussels sprouts). -Include a small portion of healthy fats (e.g. avocado, seeds/nuts or olive oil).…
Read MoreWhy weight loss maybe shouldn’t be your goal?
Weight loss, much like weight gain, is a sum of the lifestyle habits you create for yourself. True weight loss, true sustainable long-term weight loss, does not occur quickly, the same weight gain does not occur quickly. It occurs over time, at a slow and steady rate. Weight loss can happen through a accumulation of…
Read MoreThirty Day Reset
Life heading too much one way or the other? Losing sight of time for yourself? Steady weight gain? Keep thinking that you will start tomorrow? Feeling tired and sluggish? Mood swinging one way and then another? I can’t promise to halt all of these but I can help… Click Here to BOOK your Thirty Day…
Read MoreSmall Group Training
Our Small Group Personal Training sessions cater for those who wish to get the benefits of a Personal Trainer but are happy to train in a small group. Sessions run throughout the week and there are a variety of time slots to choose from. Most clients choose to sign up to a monthly pass which…
Read MoreWeek Two – Thirty Day Reset
Week Two – Thirty Day Reset Well done for completing the first week of the Thirty Day Reset! How do you feel in yourself for having less pasta, rice, bread etc? Tracking is pretty time consuming but did you find it informative to know what you are actually eating? What do you feel you did…
Read MoreNBRP 7 Day Plan (no bread, rice, potatoes or pasta!)
The NBRP Weekly Plan Change this around as you need, this is a guide for you to pick and choose from. Most meals are vegetarian so add meat in where and when you would like to. For this plan, we are trying to reduce our intake of carbs such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta.…
Read MoreSnacking
Snacks can be hard to get on top of when trying to maintain a calorie deficit diet – but it is so much easier if you are organised – snack bags, ready chopped up crudites, pre bought snacks which you can pop in your bag – it sounds easy but it is so important to…
Read MoreTwo Week Healthy Meal Plan
No calorie counting here – just healthy, balanced eating. Adapt this meal plan to suit you and your needs – we all have varied dietary needs and here is a suggested two week meal plan to pick and choose from as you wish. Just be aware of the calorie balance – if you intake more…
Read More21 Day Challenge
The ’21 Day Challenge’ Sometimes we just need to step back and take control of what we are putting into our body! If you feel this is where you are now, then have a go at this ‘21 Day Challenge’. What to do: Choose up to three foods/ drinks / activities which you know…
Read MoreProtein Shake Recipes
So how should you make a healthy, protein-packed smoothie? Start by using roughly one cup of fruit per smoothie. Then, you’ll also want to measure out a single serving of high-fat additions like nut butters, chia seeds, and avocados, because these can easily make you consume more calories overall. Finally, try adding a handful of…
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