It can be difficult to know where to start with food shopping on a budget. We’ve therefore taken a look at some of the best deals at some favorite supermarkets and come up with a plan for a low coast weekly shopping list. Obviously people have different preferences so this shopping list might not suit everyone but it does show that you can eat well for a little less! We’ve also provided some delicious meal suggestions below using the food from the shopping list. (more…)
This is an honest, funny and motivational account of InstructorLive customer, Linzi Martin’s journey to get fit whilst looking after two small children (and one young adult) and all the trials and tribulations that come with this. We will be getting an update from Linzi every couple of weeks so be sure to check in to see how she’s getting on! Thanks so much to Linzi for taking the time to share your fitness diary with us! (more…)
It’s your mid-afternoon snack time and you’re trying to decide between a Mars Bar and a bag of Doritos…why not save yourself the calories and choose a low-calorie treat instead. The list below shows you just some foods that are under 100 calories and there are some pretty tasty options! (more…)
When you purchase a bar of chocolate, a cake or some sweets you know you’re getting a sugary treat. However, it’s the items like pasta sauces, cereals and many diet items that may shock you with the amount of sugar that they contain. (more…)
Most of us are trapped in a cycle of being seriously strapped for time but also having a desire to eat well which helps to explain the rise in healthy meal deliveries. It can be extremely difficult after a long day to find the energy to go out and shop for ingredients and plan a healthy meal. Many of us (I’m really hoping it’s not just me!) fall into the habit of getting to 7pm and realising how hungry/potentially starving we are and just grabbing the first convenient meal we can get our hands on, regardless of its nutritional value. (more…)
The Paleolithic diet or the ‘Paleo’ diet is being discussed by everyone, everywhere at the moment! I even had a conversation about it at the dentist the other day, not easy during a hygienist check-up let me tell you. It has been described as ‘the world’s healthiest diet.’ We wanted to do some more research on this particular diet to find out just what it was, what its benefits are and what it has to do with cavemen! (more…)