Thursday, June 17, 2010

Personal Training Article - Breaking winter habits...

Winter is the time of year where we tend to do anything we can too keep warm or cure our boredom if we are stuck inside due to bad weather. One common habit that many people choose to do is to snack on bad foods and this is where our weight gain occurs. Obviously I'm not asking you to go out and run in a howling gale or the swim in the ocean but if our exercise time is limited due to shorter daylight hours or bad weather, the next best option is preventing weight gain is eating correctly and healthy. Here are a few 15 minute recipes to help you break those destructive winter habits...

Night-before muesli - Mix a cup of rolled oats with a cup each of apple juice and skim milk and half-a-cup of yogurt. Stir in a grated apple and a handful of chopped nuts. Soak overnight in a sealed container, then eat with fresh berries.

Mediterranean fish - Set two white fish fillets in an ovenproof dish. Cover with a can of chopped tomatoes, a little chilli, splash of soy sauce, honey, garlic salt and oregano. Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes. Serve with boiled baby potatoes. A recipe that won't tax your mind, with oils to boost your brain - it's like having a PhD on a plate.

Tuna-bean wrap - Mix together canned tuna, diced onion, half a can of cannellini beans, olive oil and pepper. Mix well. Stuff the mixture into wraps with tomatoes and lettuce.
Mat Maidment - EFM Torrensville Personal Trainer

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