May 2012

6 weeks to Summer – Zar recipe – Summer roast chicken

May 27, 2012

I’ve mentioned this style of cooking before but with lamb. This is THE best way to cook chicken in the warmer weather. It is so juicy and delicious. Once you’ve done it once, you’ll have the confidence to make other marinades. I cook one of these at the weekend and use it for salads for [...]

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Rosie – Six weeks to summer – Week 4 – Amazing Abs

May 24, 2012

So, same applies. 6 exercises and try and do 3 sets of each. Remember, this is on top of your normal work out. They shouldn’t take long but consistency is key! 1) Reverse crunch & ball – Get a ball in between your feet (lying) and put your legs straight so that the ball is [...]

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6 weeks to summer – Zar – Recipe – Beef with Pak Choy

May 18, 2012

This is very basic but sometimes we forget about simple meals that can be cooked quickly when we get home from work and reheated the next night. This is one of those meals which I cooked and have eaten several times this week. It is blissful to know that when I step through the door, [...]

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Rosie – Six weeks to summer – Week 3 – Cardio hell

May 18, 2012

Obviously this is an ideal world and everyone has a very steep, very short hill just outside their house! Of course I realise that this isn’t the case; if you do happen to have a hill nearby then great, if not then skip the hill sprints. Do the below on top of your steady state [...]

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Zar – 6 weeks to Summer – Recipe – Healthier Lasagne

May 11, 2012

You may think that a healthier lasagne is a total waste of time in which case this is not the recipe for you. I found it easier to make (no white sauce) and was really delicious. It was inspired by a similar recipe from the Michelle Bridges 12WBT. 500g lean beef mince 1 onion, diced [...]

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Rosie – 6 weeks to summer – Week 2: Power legs

May 8, 2012

Same rules. Pick your exercises, minimum 3, maximum all of them. Do them along with your normal workout. I promise they won’t take long! Do 3 sets of each of the stated reps. 1) Lunge jump: it is what it says it is. Get in the downward lunge position. Using your arms spring as high [...]

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6 weeks to summer – Zar – Recipe – Quinoa salad

May 5, 2012

I’ve never been into hippy food just for the sake of being healthy preferring to use it for tasty dishes and when I feel like cooking with them. Quinoa is certainly a grain that has exploded with popularity in the last few years. Similar to couscous, it is considered a good carbohydrate and is quite [...]

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Georgie – 6 Weeks to Summer – shed your skin!

May 1, 2012

This is my worst time of year for me skin wise.  While I am delighted to be able to see the sun and feel a bit of warmth on my skin as we crawl out of winter I take a little time to adjust. First,  I tend to up my skin cream SPF from a [...]

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Rosie – 6 weeks to summer – Week 1: Cardio arms

May 1, 2012

Wow, this is going to be a killer! Pick your exercises: minimum 3, maximum – as many as you can bear. And repeat 3 sets  of each ALONG with your normal work out. 1) Boxing: 20 seconds straight punch, 20 seconds side to side, 20 seconds up in the air (if you have a buddy [...]

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