And Dr Hazel Wallace has also shared her tips for a healthy breakfast...
Dr Hazel Wallace (@TheFoodMedic) is a personal trainer with a passion for nutrition. She’s got some nifty dos and don’ts to get us moving more and eating more healthily…
DON’T… Restrict Yourself
‘Food should be something we enjoy. You should never feel unhappy or restricted. Banning certain foods increases the risk of bingeing.’
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DO… Have Dessert
‘I never tell anyone to cut out any food groups. I include everything – I eat chocolate every day after dinner! Maybe skip the whole slab for the week leading up to your holiday, but that’s it.’
DON’T… Have A Cheat Meal
‘I always get asked: “What’s your cheat meal?” I don’t think of my meals as cheat meals; if I want a pizza, I’ll go out and have a pizza, but I don’t do that all the time.’
I slept 10 hours last night.. TEN. I haven't done that in years and Oh-My-God my body needed it. This week is my week off work from the hospital but I've been flat out working hard on The Food Medic. My book launch is only 6 weeks away so we are full steam ahead people!! I'm fuelling up with some turmeric @steweeggs scrambled eggs, roasted red onion, cherry tomatoes, garlic mushrooms and grilled asparagus, with a toasted slice of my baby buckwheat + chia loaf. So much YES DO… Cook For Yourself
‘Make sure that you’re cooking from scratch and having balanced meals. That will stop you from reaching for snacks. Plus you’ll be more conscious of what you’re eating.’
DON’T… Over-Exercise
‘Do three workouts a week; a mixture of strength-based exercises and high-intensity interval training. I do compound movements, such as squats and deadlifts, and I’ll use body-weight moves for my HIIT.’
Pretty chuffed that I can push 42.5kg over my head without too much struggle. Nothing makes me more motivated than seeing progress in my training but I also understand the frustration of wanting to lift heavier and not being able to do it. Trust me, I've been deadlifting the same weight for the past couple months. It's a slow progress and everyone is on their own journey. We all have own strengths and weaknesses. Although I could lift heavier on this particular lift than @zannavandijk this morning, she totally smashed her deadlift and managed to do 11 reps at 70kg 
what's your goal? What keeps you motivated? #TheFoodMedic #HazelWallaceSee: How To Trick Yourself Into Healthy Eating Habits
DO… Think About Your Pre- And Post-Workout Feeds
‘If I’m training really early, I’ll make a protein shake with protein powder, banana, almond milk and lots of ice. Afterwards, I’ll have chicken or fish with veg and sweet potato to refuel.’
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