Day - whatever, I've lost count!!

Frustrating day to day, spending a lot of time on trains, no wifi til now and the PC 'bricked' itself via na update last night! Nevermind, Mac's still going!

In view of the fact I've been sitting down a lot here's a stretch I recommend to all of those of you out there who do the same (desk jobs!)

You see, that back pain you've got whilst at work, may not be your back!

Rant time...

You probably think I have no 'passion' given the flat nature of my last few vids. Well I do - I just don't waste it by letting it loose too often!

Enjoy...

Day 10 - who's afraid?

Bin the excuses and get out there!

Real food works too!

Day 9 - My campaign for real food!

Fat Loss programme trial

All this talk about sugar and fat has come out of personal experience and the research I've been doing. Whilst I was reading up on the subject and trying a few things myself I began to put together a programme to do the same for anyone to follow.

The firs trial of this programme starts today. Well for the ladies involved it actually started last night with a little fitness 'test'. The test will be repeated each week of the programme to evidence the improvements in fitness. Weigh-ins/measurements will take place at the end of the trial to compare with the initial measurements taken this week to show improvements there too.

Once the trial group has run and I've checked the results are going in the direction planned then I'll make any alterations necessary before releasing details of the finished plan.

It is designed to be done at home, no need to get to a gym. It uses ordinary foods from the supermarket. The minimal supplements I've included in the trial are easy to get too but I will recommend sources of good quality supplies.

If you're interested in hearing more just email me (michelle.day@inspiring-fitness.co.uk) or msg me on Facebook. You could even be in with chance for a free place if you can suggest a good name for the programme that I subsequently use as I've not got a 'snappy' one thought up yet!

Quick and easy breakfast ideas with protein powder

Right so you're in a hurry and having trouble fitting in breakfast and there are not leftovers from last night!!!

Whilst 'real' fresh food is preferred when you're short of time protein powder can be a good substitute to ensure you get the 'full 'til lunch' ingredient at brekkie.

Try these ideas:
Protein smoothie - add a scoop of the powder to a blender along with fruit, nut butter (if you can eat it) and even cacao nibs. Add almond, rice or your choice of dairy substitute and blend. More liquid can be added if needed.

Protein pancakes - Blend 2 eggs, 2 bananas and a scoop of powder with enough water to make a thick batter. Heat a heavy based saucepan and add a little coconut oil to the pan. Add tablespoons of the batter to the hot oil and cook for about 1 min or until browned on base, flip over and cook on other side for one minute. Don't over cook as they can be dry. Spread with butter or nut butter and enjoy warm or pack for later.

On final point...you can get protein powder in lots of places. Some is whey (milk protein) based, others come from vegan friendly sources. Cheap is not necessarily good - for flavour or quality.