Christmas is coming – yikes it even sounds scary …. is it that time of year already ? If you are stuck for a Christmas present then how about a gift of monthly group classes or personal training and nutrition – all made up in a classic , luxurious voucher ?

They do say the presents that give people the most pleasure are ones that they can engage in – rather than materialistic items – so give the best present this year , something fun , active and a thoughtful gift for someone´s health .

Everyone that trains with us comments on how much better they feel, how much more positive they are both in outlook and body composition analysis and how much they enjoy the journey of getting themselves back on a health track.

NEW PILATES CLASSES

Now in STP not only do we offer early bird classes at 06.30, 10.00 classes for mums and tots, 12.00 classes for Captains and working people that can pop in at lunchtime for an intensive mid day session and 17.30 classes ( every day ) for those who finish work at 17 or 17.30 ;but now we have a new PILATES PROGRAMME. 18.30 on Wednesdays and Fridays with potential to do weekend workshops if we have the demand ?

We offer personalised training programmes, fat loss metabolism changing programmes based on blood results, stretching programmes and much more. Come and see us to find out how we can help you get on track before the festive season gets the better of your waistline.

THE PERFECT WEIGHT LOSS SOUP – OR THE ATHLETES PERFECT RECOVERY MEAL.

(My Mums secret recipe )

• Diced pumpkin 3 cups
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp curry powder and or 1 fresh red chilli deseeded and sliced
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 carrots
• 3 cups of chicken stock
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• sea salt and pepper to season.

Sauté all the vegetables in coconut oil, add chicken , meat or vegetable stock ( homemade ) *stock .

Liquidise and it will thicken,

Add the orange juice and bring to the simmer

Serve with a teaspoon of coconut cream on top ( optional ) where you can be artistic an make a swirl.

Chop some fresh coriander ( optional ) and sprinkle on top.

For the athlete you can add some extra carbs by putting in a diced sweet potato or yam with the sautéed vegetables in the beginning.

Please ask for my recipe !