FITNESS NEWS AUGUST 2014 www.insportslogan.com.au
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THE HEALTHY SNACK ATTACK ISSUE The choice to eat healthy snacks can be the difference between improving your health, reaching your health and fitness goals and feeling sluggish and unhealthy. Healthy snacking can; a Keep Hunger at Bay a Boost your Metabolism a Curb Cravings a Boost beneficial Nutrients a Improve your Mood a Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Snacking can be problematic when choosing the wrong type of snacks or even snacking on high calorie, nutrient dense foods. We’ve asked our trainers and members which are their favourite healthy snacks and compiled a list of the best.
Hummus with Carrot Sticks
Natural Yogurt with Berries
Almonds and an Apple
Blueberries
Rice Crackers with Salad and Avocado or Ricotta Cheese
Celery with Peanut Butter
Green Protein Smoothie
FITNESS NEWS AUGUST 2014 www.insportslogan.com.au
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SNACK IDEAS CONTINUED Tuna on Crackers or Lettuce Leaves
Protein Balls
Fruit Salad
Curried Egg
Raw Organic Dark Chocolate
Trail Mix
Banana or Banana Smoothie
Walnuts - Brain Food
Home made Paleo Cookie
Rice Paper Rolls
FITNESS NEWS AUGUST 2014 www.insportslogan.com.au
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MOTIVATIONAL SAYING Attention all Members: We will be closed on Monday 11th August due to The Ekka Show day Holiday
MARKS CORNER We are over the half way point of Winter and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Soon enough the smell of Spring will be in the air and many will be vigorously working on their Summer bodies. You may have noticed we have been listening to your requests and are including as much knowledge on healthy eating as possible in our recent newsletters and also on a consistent basis on our Facebook page. Additionally one of our expert trainers at Mt Warren Kelly Pillinger has just completed a FREE seminar for all members called “The Road to Sustainable Weight Loss”, which was a hit. If living a healthy life, shedding that unwanted weight or maintaining a healthy weight is part of your goals then ensure you not only read our healthy eating tips/suggestions but more importantly put them into action. I’ll be catching up with you in Spring - Mark
FITNESS NEWS AUGUST 2014 www.insportslogan.com.au
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AUGUST MEMBERS OF THE MONTH Best friends Amy and Tarryn Staff at Logan Metro chose Amy and Tarryn as the Insports member of the month because of their dedication to their goals. Amy joined Insports in Feb 2013 and it wasn’t long before she recruited her best friend Tarryn to come and join her. For a year they tried different exercises and routines but they just weren’t achieving the goals they had set for themselves. Tarryn would like to gain 10Kg’s and Amy would like to get leaner and gain definition. No it’s not a typo, whilst most women would like to lose weight Tarryn would like to strengthen up and add 10kg’s to her petite frame. So in May 2014 they recruited the expertise of one of our Insports personal trainers, Greg. Greg see’s the girls a couple of times a week and they endure what ever he dishes up to them. They say it’s not always easy but it’s certainly worth it. They are starting to feel stronger and can notice the difference. They can now do sit ups and push ups. They say they love Gregs support because; “He motivates us, pushes us a lot harder than we’d push ourselves and he’s not too mean. The only downfall is that he doesn’t relate to our pain. Actually I’m sure he does, but he just tells us to keep going when we say it’s too hard”. Tarryn and Amy’s tips for Success: Be accountable to someone It takes dedication and discipline Working out helps you physically, mentally and emotionally Find a picture of how you know you can look like and use it as Inspiration They love Insports Health and Fitness because the staff are really friendly, the gym is small and not overly busy. Thanks girls for being our August member of the month! Keep up the fantastic work!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH Healthy Lamb Burgers Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •
3 large red onions, halved, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 (100g each) trim lamb leg steaks olive oil cooking spray 4 small bread rolls, halved, toasted 2 tablespoons low-fat hommus 30g baby spinach leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced 225g can beetroot, drained
Method Step 1 Combine onions and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes. Preheat barbecue grill and plate on medium-high. Step 2 Cook onions on barbecue plate, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir sugar into onions. Cook a further 3 minutes. Step 3 Spray both sides of steaks with oil. Season. Cook on barbecue grill for 3 minutes each side. Remove to a plate. Step 4 Spread rolls with hommus. Add spinach, tomatoes, beetroot, steaks, onions and bread tops. Serve. Serves 4 - For more healthy recipes visit www.taste.com.au