Saturday night dinner entertaining
My supper party last night was a gaspacho starter with added chopped cucumber and croutons to add texture to the cold soup. Then this home-cooked paella. The rice was cooked in shellfish stock (lobster, mussels, chicken, garlic and onions in the vegetable water stock), and chicken thighs roasted first with crispy skin, chorizo, prawns, mussels, […]
My home-cooked meat-free veggie Bank Holiday weekend cooked breakfast
Eggs from the local farm shop chickens, seeded wholemeal bread from the Island Bakery with rather a generous spread of organic butter, wilted spinach, beef tomato slices, avocado and mushrooms. I always eat breakfast or brunch straight after working out, or doing any fitness or exercise. Healthy mix of carbs and protein and good fats. […]
2 more of my age 50plus ladies Styled by me for the @lookfabforever TV commercial
“Act the age you feel” is the look on the left and “No olds barred” on the right. When you reach age 50 and beyond don’t become invisible by dressing to fade into the background. Be bold with colour and design but always dress to flatter your bodyshape. . . . .
Bring on Summer for this Bank Holiday weekend
We all believe in unicorns don’t we?… . . . . . .
Loving this quick and easy healthy homecooked lunch dish
Rocket leaves, peeled raw courgette, grated parmesan, lemon juice, honey mustard and pomegranate dressing, and sprouted seeds. . . . .
Another protein and low carb breakfast idea
Scrambled eggs with spinach, avocado and tomatoes. You could leave a 12 hours interval before you eat your breakfast, after your last meal the eve before. This gives your digestion a chance to rest. 16-18 hours is an optimum gap if you’re on a weight loss journey. On 2 consecutive days for the best result. […]
Modified side plank exercise
This is an easier version of the plank. This is a good alternative plank strengthening exercise, especially after a knee injury as there is no pressure or strain on the knees holding in this position when the core or glutes and hamstrings are still weak. . . . . . with thanks to @theliftingphysio
Pilates hover exercise
This exercise can be the precurser to a plank. It engages the glutes, core, and deep abdominals. The back has to be straight and the head aligned. It’s harder than it looks to keep the back in line and shoulders down and not curve the back upwards when raising and holding the hover position. . […]
Finally a chance to relax in the sun by the pool
In the Isle of Wight, UK. It’s important to find time for yourself- even 5 minutes- however busy you are with your work, your family, your chores, your day to day life. If you don’t look after you who else is going to? .
Basic mat pilates rehab with a band for glutes, core and hamstrings strengthening
Lie on your side Tie the band into a loop on one end and attach it around your foot. Pull taut. Lengthen through the top hip. Draw your leg in Then back and straight and bring it back with control. The better the leg position when straightened in line with the body and slightly back, […]