Out & About August 2017

Advertisement Feature

Manage your weight this summer

THE BARBEQUE

Summer can be a challenging time when it comes to losing or managing your weight but here are some simple tips to follow if you

Lemon Chicken Souvlaki

Avoid those savoury snacks. You are going to have a meal, don’t fill up on those nibbles beforehand. Choose a small side plate and fill most of it with salad. Choose some lean meat or fish from the BBQ or take some healthy options with you to avoid burgers and sausages. Before you go out plan

IN 30 MINUTES

07581 169765 nuala500@yahoo.co.uk

TOP TIPS ON THAT EXCESS BAGGAGE keeping in control, says Nuala Carroll. want to balance enjoying summer socialising with

Serves: 2 / Prep: 10 mins / Chill: 10 mins / Cook: 10 Mins Per serving: 200Kcals / 837 kj / 4g fat / 3.5g fibre / 0.3g salt / Low GI

what you are going to have and stick to it. Its down to you and no one else so take responsibility and you’ll be really proud of yourself afterwards. The empty calories in alcohol don’t satisfy your

appetite and often lead to over eating. If you decide that you are going to drink then add low calorie mixers to your drink to make them last longer. Get off the chair and join in the fun! Kick a ball around, play with the kids or move around chatting to people, its all less time eating!

Whether you are staying at home or going away here are some ideas to help you through. It takes just four pints of water a day to avoid feeling tired and groggy. Keep a water bottle with you and hit that water goal each day it will help you feel less hungry too. Choose your indulgence. If you are going out for dinner, have a small light lunch or a meal replacement. If you are going to have an afternoon ice cream then avoid dessert at dinner. Choose fresh local healthy food. Enjoy the local fish, fruit and vegetables. Enjoy yourself. If you deprive yourself too much theres a chance you’ll feel like you’ve missed out and be tempted to overindulge. Just chose carefully. I recommend that my clients use at least one Cambridge Weight Plan meal replacement a day and keep in touch with me for support and advice.

1tsp fennel seeds A good pinch of dried oregano Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

300g chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks 4 thick woody sprigs of rosemary, most of the leaves removed Spray oil 160g spring greens, shredded 2 garlic cloves, crushed A handful of parsley, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges

1 Crush the fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar and stir in the oregano, lemon zest and juice. Add the chicken chunks and turn them in the lemony mixture. 2 Thread the chicken onto 4 woody sprigs of rosemary (or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent them burning). Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. 3 Spray the chicken skewers lightly with oil and cook under a preheated hot grill or on a barbecue for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown inside and cooked right through. 4 Meanwhile, steam the spring greens until just tender (they should retain a little ‘bite’). Stir in the garlic and season to taste. 5 Serve the chicken skewers, sprinkled with chopped parsley, with the spring greens. Squeeze the lemon wedges over the top.

If you’d like more guidance or help with your weight please contact me for a free no obligation consultation

Call, text on 07581 169765 or email me at: nuala500@yahoo.co.uk and make Cambridge Weight Plan the last diet you ever do.

12