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. . […]

2nd exercise following on from hip flexor stretch using the foam roller

Basic table top toe taps to engage the core, glutes and lower abdominals. Using the foam roller in this position can help stop the hip flexors coming into action too when the core is still weak. . . . . .

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, […]

A simple Pilates bridge to engage the glute posterior muscles

Feet hip width apart, Raise your bottom up into bridge,, lift your leg up, making sure you don’t drop your hip. You will see I dropped slightly more on one side than the other as that’s my weaker side at the moment. Try to place your foot down gently. You only need to do 2 […]

When you have to resort to the store cupboard and leftovers in the fridge to create a quick supper as you had no time to food shop

Buckwheat noodles with chopped red onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach and avocado on the side Dressed with olive oil.