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  • The BMR experiment – Day 4-6: Temptations, social life, cold hard facts about weight loss and excuses.

    Although the first 3 days had been relatively easy, I had already started to notice, much to my amusement, how often I wanted to reach for a snack here and a nibble there without actually being hungry. I was noticing all kinds of adverts and signs pointing to cafes, pizzerias, donuts, ice cream. My friends Read more

  • The BMR experiment – Day 1-3: initial enthusiasm, the crash and emotional eating.

    Last Monday I got yet another crazy idea to do a quick experiment before my sailing holiday in Greece. I had spent a wonderful weekend with friends eating and having a few ciders. On Monday morning I felt so terribly uncomfortable in my own skin as the bloated feeling from the weekend hadn’t left me. Read more

  • Lean Pork and Broccoli Meatloaf

    Nutritionist Personal Trainer Ravenscourt Park Meatloaf Recipe Read more

  • Peanut Butter Cookies

    INGREDIENTS: 170g unsalted butter, room temperature 105g light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 185g peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 260g all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 180C and line two baking sheets with baking paper. In the bowl of your electric mixer Read more

  • Healthy Battered Cod

    INGREDIENTS: 250-300g Cod fillet pieces 1 garlic clove, minced handful chopped fresh parsley LEMON JUICE MIXTURE: 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp melted butter COATING: 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp sweet Spanish paprika 3/4 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat Read more

  • If hunger isn’t the problem, eating is not the solution.

    When I discuss nutrition and eating habits with my clients, we often touch on the subject of emotional eating. I get asked if I eat when I’m upset or angry. The answer is no. So how do I do it?   To make a change you must first become aware of the problem. If you Read more