Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
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Because there comes a point in time when you have to make a decision:do something about the extra weight or buy bigger underpants. I refuse to buy bigger underpants. I have come to the stark realization that I am nearing the end of my 3rd decade. 40 is looming ahead like a giant wall, and I …
I’ll be ready for the zombie apocalypse, I will! This exercise program is brutal. I’m not going to lie to you! I’ve become hooked on the tv show The Walking Dead. Each evening my husband and I watch a couple of episodes and it’s become something I really look forward to at the end of the …
Reclaiming my body, one push-up at a time. That’s it. Something has to be done. I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life (barring pregnancy, but even then I’m not sure I’m not heavier now – I refused to even own a scale while pregnant). The NHS BMI calculator has me right smack dab …
“You’ll target your glutes and hamstrings with this lower-body workout that’s designed to help you sculpt a stronger, firmer backside.” Here, we try out Day 5 of A Little More Obsessed by Autumn Calabrese: Booty (45 minutes). New year, new resolutions, right? Like many others, I’m wanting to embark on a new fitness routine. I …
“‘Triple A’ emphasises the eccentric phase of each exercise to keep the muscle under tension for an extended period of time while training. This will help you redefine your arms, abs, and (ahem) a**.” Here, we try out Day 4 of A Little More Obsessed by Autumn Calabrese: AAA (45 minutes). New year, new resolutions, …
“Get ready to sweat and burn calories with 3-minute intervals of cardio and plyometrics, followed by a core-shredding active recovery.” Here, we try out Day 3 of A Little More Obsessed by Autumn Calabrese: Cardio Core (42 minutes). New year, new resolutions, right? Like many others, I’m wanting to embark on a new fitness routine. …
“You’ve never experienced a leg day like this one before. Multiple rounds of lower-body exercises will help strengthen and sculpt every muscle from your hips to your toes.” Here, we try out Day 2 of A Little More Obsessed by Autumn Calabrese: Legs (42 minutes). New year, new resolutions, right? Like many others, I’m wanting …
“Burn fat and build muscle from head to toe with this comprehensive workout that gives special attention to your core.” Here, we try out Day 1 of A Little More Obsessed by Autumn Calabrese: Total Body Core (44 minutes). New year, new resolutions, right? Like many others, I’m wanting to embark on a new …
The Vuelio Blog Awards is firmly established as the biggest blogging night of the year. When I found out in early October that I was shortlisted for the Best Food & Drink Blog I knew I had to start planning for a trip to London for the ceremony; after all, it’s been hailed as the best …
It’s been an incredibly busy few months, but at long last here’s the latest in my bite-sized review series. We’ve been taste testing some fantastic morsels, getting a makeover (inside and out!) and travelling in Europe. FIVE THINGS: FOOD HIPPEAS ORGANIC CHICKPEA PUFFS – CHILLI HAZE Light and crunchy with a serious punch of protein and …
Packed full of protein and delicious flavour, this quick and easy post-workout protein shake is made with Onken 0% Fat Strawberry yogurt. In collaboration with Onken. Protein shakes are a regular part of my diet. My morning routine consists of getting up (sometimes way too early!) and two cups of milky coffee while catching up on …
I’ve just completed the 4-week Slender Plan from Protein World, and so I’m sharing my honest opinion of what I thought of the products as well as my weight loss/fitness results. There’s also a cookie recipe. Protein World 4-Week Slender Plan In January of this year, Protein World sent me a complimentary 4-Week Slender Plan …
In collaboration with Breville and the #BlendActiveDiary Challenge. Regular readers will know that I like to keep active. I’m a keen cyclist (weather permitting) and I like to spend time outdoors trekking, exploring the local hills and coastline. I also like to daydream of far off adventures. In fact, first thing this morning I finished …
Issue 19 of our bite-sized review series. It feels like it’s been a long, dark, windy winter. Every year I vow I won’t let my physical fitness slide, and every year, come September/November, things start to wane and the pounds start piling on. I get fed up of this sedentary lifestyle between Christmas and New …
Issue 17 of our weekly bite-sized review series. So, January is half finished already. How many of you started the year with fitness goals? How many of you have already given up? 😉 One of my New Year goals was to regain my fitness after six months of focusing on work and letting my daily …
An epic bikepacking adventure through Scotland to the summit of Ben Nevis: Part 3 In the summer of 2016 my friend and I undertook a rather grand adventure. Regular readers will know all about it, but if you’re new to my blog here’s a quick recap: I turned 40 at the end of 2016, and …
An epic bikepacking adventure through Scotland to the summit of Ben Nevis: Part 1. In June of this year I embarked on the most grand adventure I have ever been on (so far). The reason? I’m turning 40 soon and I wanted to make my 40th year something memorable; something I could look back on …
In collaboration with SoundSOUL Direct. Our living room doubles as a yoga room and a fitness suite. We’ve got all manner of dumb bells, pull up bars and fitness paraphernalia stored in the corner for my daily P90X3 workouts. Even my husband has caught the fitness bug and he’s doing the workouts too. 100% natural …
Planning an adventure of a lifetime and fundraising for the RNLI. Ok, it’s time for the big reveal! For the last few months I’ve been hinting at something big in the pipeline. Something I’ve been training for, something that means I’ve been consuming an extraordinary amount of protein and subsequently I’ve been sharing fewer cake …
A high protein lunch box recipe in collaboration with Zyliss Fresh. Being mainly self-employed (except for the few hours a week I work in the local village shop – my ‘getting out of the house and talking to people’ job) means that I don’t often need a packed lunch, unless I’m planning an extended hill walk …
