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Big weights/fewer reps = Bulking up Lighter weights/more reps = Toning
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If doing Cardio on strength days do a 5 min Cardio warm up then the strength work.. That way your muscles won't be tired and you can do more challenging sets. Cardio work afterwards also gets the blood pumping and aids recovery.
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I'd go for Barbell. Machines target specific muscles but using free weights engages other muscles to support the body and is therefore a more effective workout.
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Bulgar Wheat lower in carbs and calories. try making Tabbouleh with it
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Quorn mince works really well in Tacos and other spicy food. It doesn't have much flavour of it's own and take on the flavours of what ever you add to it. Use some fats in the cooking, with spice it's the fat which carries the flavour. Try quorn mince, lettuce, and salsa of chopped tomatos, onion and corriander (cilantro).…
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Try adding banana and bran to the shakes Baked beans on toast Porridge Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on a toasted engllish muffin Avacado, tomato, basil on sourdough Search the net for low G.I breakfast ideas. Try to get a balance of low G.I. carbs, proteins and fibre to keep you feeling full
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The body uses 2 lts of water a day through perspiration, respiration etc therefore it needs to be replaced.This doesn't mean you have to drink 2 lts of water a day. A chicken breast is approximately 70% water by weight. All none dried foods contain water. Okay you may loose some when cooking but it all contributes to the…
