by ptgen | Aug 21, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Weight-loss
If you rely on coffee to get you through the day, this one’s for you We all need a little energy boost now and again. The majority of us rely on coffee and energy drinks; but one is never usually enough! Not only is caffeine addictive, it also effects your...
by ptgen | Aug 11, 2015 | Boot Camp, Fitness, Health, Radio, Workouts
If you missed the BBC Radio Solent broadcast on Southampton’s Obesity Epidemic, here’s what Katie Martin discussed with the help of a local personal trainer… I was honoured once again to be invited back to BBC Radio Solent by the lovely Katie Martin,...
by ptgen | Jul 31, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Recipes, Weight-loss
Two Southampton and Canada fat-burning recipes for the price of one One of my favourite things about visiting our wonderful friends in Canada (although it’s very hard to pick just one…) is the number of delicious, healthy recipes we always come home with!...
by ptgen | Jul 23, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Recipes
I LOVE New York!!! Ever since my husband (then boyfriend) and I visited ten years ago, we vowed we’d go back and do all the stuff we didn’t get to do last time. Including eating in some pretty awesome spots! We spent four nights there this summer staying...
by ptgen | Jun 21, 2015 | Boot Camp, Fitness, Health, Radio, Weight-loss
Summer fitness, getting started and why so many people give up… I was honoured to be invited back on to 93.7 Express FM’s Business show, to talk Summer Fitness with the wonderful Miles Henson. And given that he kindly played Jason Donovan for me the last...
by ptgen | Jun 14, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Recipes, Weight-loss
There’s no such thing as super foods, but these fat-burning beauties will help you get the body you want – and here’s how… When making positive changes to your diet, the important thing to remember is progress – not perfection. So many of...
by ptgen | Jun 2, 2015 | Boot Camp, Fitness, Health, Recipes, Weight-loss
The recipe book we’ve all been waiting for: and exactly what it’s done for my life, shape and health! It’s funny how reading a single article can change your life. When I first read a blog post of Aimie’s story a few years ago, of how she got...
by ptgen | May 23, 2015 | Boot Camp, Health, Recipes, Weight-loss
If lasagna is a dish you miss, this recipe will make that a thing of the past… Isn’t it funny how a single dish can contain every ingredient that causes one problems?! I used to absolutely ADORE lasagna. When I first met my husband, my mother-in-law would...
by ptgen | May 6, 2015 | Boot Camp, Fitness, Health, Weight-loss
If we want to lose weight, we need to cut the carbs and up the protein right? Not necessarily… You’ve already read how a low fat diet got me into probably the worst shape of my life. You may have also heard me mention how carbs aren’t the enemy, we...
by ptgen | Apr 10, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Weight-loss, Workouts
For successful fat-loss, here’s some facts you need to be aware of If you want to burn fat (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?!) then having an understanding on the effect sugar has on your hormones is crucial. So let’s start by looking at one...
