Daily Activity – so good for mind & body!
In this busy fast paced world The Fitness Guy reminds you that physical activity is so good for the body and the mind! On...
Foods To Avoid
Think about what you ate yesterday and the day before that and the one before that .......
No doubt there was probably some ‘fast food’...
MUST READ
Workout Mistakes to Avoid
Successful workouts are not just about the time you spend at the gym or pounding the streets, it’s about correct form and being focused....
The Importance of Keeping a Food Diary
Trying to lose weight?
Struggling to stay on track?
Wanting to eat healthier?
A personal food diary is a great way to keep yourself...
Chicken and Mango Salad with Vermicelli
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cooked (or 1 smoked double chicken breast - skin removed)
60 g rice vermicelli
425g can...
What to Wear when Working-Out
What to wear can be a dilemia not matter what the situation! When it comes to what to wear when exercising there are a...
Don’t Tighten Up – Stretch!
"You gotta stretch!" When The Fitness Guy began his exercise programme he thought he'd be right. He shows you 3 important stretches to incorporate...
Homemade Hamburgers
(makes 6 patties)
Ingredients
Hamburger Patties
500g lean mince
1 onion, finely diced
¾ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 Tbspn Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbspn tomato or chilli...
Why Diets Don’t Work
Many people who make the decision to lead a healthier lifestyle will turn to some type of fad diet. Many universities have studied the...
“Why Should I Stretch?”
“I don’t get cramps in my legs anymore”.
I can turn my neck when reversing the car”.
“I can actually zip up the back of my...
How to Stop the Cycle of Guilt
Guilt is probably one of the most destructive and negative emotions.
Guilt stops us from changing our unwanted behaviours and prevents us from thinking and...
Cholesterol – The Good and The Bad!
What is Cholesterol?
We hear this word being banded around and usually when people are talking about heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Cholesterol is one...
Exercise and the Mind
Exercise not only benefits the body but the mind as well. When you are physically active for a period of time (20 to 30...
Healthy Nibbles Platter
Ingredients
Pita Bread
Rice crackers (plain or seaweed)
2 carrots
1 red capsicum (or yellow
2-3 stalks of celery
1 punnet cherry tomatoes
a...
Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
2 small cucumbers, quartered length wise, diced
400g canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion,...
“How Long Do I Have To Keep This Up For?”
I was talking with a friend in the weekend that has just started to watch what they eat and do some exercise in order...
FOOD
The Benefits of Eating Breakfast
I’m sure you have heard it all before, however I’ll say it again: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.
It sets the...
Mexican Chicken Bake
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
1 x 400g can red kidney beans in brine, drained and rinsed
2 jars (99% fat free) taco sauce (mild, medium or...
Get Moving – Exercise
The Fitness Guy's first step to feeling so much better was to get moving - exercise. He shows you the variety of cardio exercises...
Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (or breasts), boneless and skinless
120g baby spinach, finely shredded
...
Post Pregnancy Exercises
Your life has changed forever, and for the better, as you welcome your new born...
Summery Thai Chicken
(Serves 4-6)
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
1 spring...
Light, Reduced Fat, Cholesterol Free … What Do These Really Mean?
All wonderful claims that help the consumer make the right food choices?
Or are some deliberately...
Homemade Hamburgers
(makes 6 patties)
Ingredients
Hamburger Patties
500g lean mince
1 onion, finely diced
¾ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
...
HEALTH
How to Improve Your Balance
Many of us don’t even think about our body’s ability to balance – isn’t it just the elderly that have to worry about it? Balance...
SCIENCE
Teachers – Eating Healthy Can Be Easy
Teachers are extremely busy, attending to students all day long and often staying late to finish tasks. It can be challenging to find the...
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Easy Packed Healthy Meals/Snacks
Naz shows you the meals or snacks you can put together quickly to maintain a healthy balanced diet when you are on the go....
Kiwifruit Muffins
(makes 12 medium sized muffins)
Ingredients
150 grams apple sauce (no added sugar)
1 cup low fat milk
2 eggs
1 cup kiwifruit, peeled and...
Calories versus Exercise
We all know that exercise should be done as a means of keeping fit and healthy, however there a many people who use it...