PIPPA MIDDLETON'S PRE WEDDING WORKOUT : PILATES!

Pippa Middleton married her fiancee James Matthews on May 21st, looking absolutely stunning in a lace dress. Middleton said that her pre wedding fitness regime included lots of Pilates!

Pippa was spotting leaving a Reformer Pilates studio on several occasions, after participating in their 75 minute workouts! The fitness junkie is also often seen walking and running around London as well as competing in triathlons, marathons and ski races. Middleton is a firm believer that everyone should make time for exercise. "Exercise can easily be incorporated into your life; all it requires is a change of mentality," she has said. 

It's no wondering that Middleton is a big fan of Pilates, as she has spoken often about the importance of "engaging the abs," "using the arms" and "building the glutes." She details all of this in her very own fitness guide! Pippa encourages her fans and readers of her guide to be realistic with their exercise goals. "Getting fit doesn't have to mean battling away at the gym each day -- your personal goals need to work with you and your lifestyle," Pippa says. 

To summarise Pippa's words, find an exercise regime that works for you! If being at the gym isn't your jam, stop going (or paying a membership and not going!). Try something new, you just may love it! At Premium Pilates and Fitness we offer a wide range of fitness classes, including Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Stretch, Boxilates and Personal Training! Give us a call on 0402 680 724, email us at hi@premiumpilates.com.au or visit us online by clicking HERE! 

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SNICKERS BLISS BALLS

These are quite similar to my Raw Snickers slice but are easier to make! I made these just off the top of my head for our studio warming party and they were well received. I make sure these bliss balls are in the fridge whenever I have a chocolate craving, which is often! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup puffed rice
• 600g dried dates, pitted and roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 
• 2 tablespoons water 
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder 
• 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter (the brand 'Pics' makes a good one or you can make your own homemade peanut butter by processing unsalted raw peanuts in a food processor for several minutes until they become 'butter'.
• 1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts 

Method

1. Place the puffed rice in a food processor / blender and process / blend for several seconds. You want the puffed rice to be just broken, not completely processed to an almond meal state. Remove from the blender and place on a large plate. 

2. Place the dates, vanilla, 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon water in the food processor / blender and process / blend until the mixture becomes a solid paste. Add more water if needed. 

3. Add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil and water as well as the peanut butter and cacao powder. Process / blend until combined. Stir through the chopped peanuts. 

4. Have a small bowl of water ready to roll the balls. Wet your hands, then take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into an even ball. Roll the ball through the puffed rice, then set aside. Continue this process until all the mixture is used. 

These bliss balls can stay in the fridge for weeks....but I doubt they will last that long! 

Makes / approx. 24 

Total Prep time / around 30 minutes (depending on how fast you roll)

AUSTRALIAN MODEL SAMANTHA HARRIS DITCHES THE GYM FOR REFORMER PILATES

Australian model Samantha Harris has tried lots of different exercise regimes over the years but says that reformer Pilates has made her body the leanest its ever been!

Harris admits that she gets sick of exercise easily; "If I do the same thing I get really bored and I don't want to do it. I started reformer Pilates and it's so good! You exercise lying down - it's my favourite thing to do. It does your entire body. [I find] to go to the gym and do weights - obviously it depends on your body type - but you can get a bit muscly. But with Pilates, it just lengthens your muscles, so you're still toned but you're long and lean." 

In addition to Pilates Harris attends boot camps that involve circuit training as well as running outside and the occasional spin class when she gets a chance. Pilates seems to be the constant in her exercise routine! The famous model is dedicated to staying fit and healthy and works out five times a week. 

Unfortunately Pilates won't do it all for you and Samantha knows that. She sticks to a healthy and wholesome eating plan most days of the week but subscribes to the mentality that everything in moderation is best for you. Harris is a big fan of burgers! On a healthy day the 26-year-old has a smoothie for breakfast, a piece of fruit or nuts for a snack, meat and green vegetables for lunch, another piece of fruit or a boiled egg for a snack and meat and vegetables for dinner. Harris jokes that her meals are 'not that exciting!' and that 'my smoothie is the favourite part of my day!' 

Want to lengthen and lean out your muscles instead of gaining bulk? Try Pilates with us today! We have Reformer, Matwork, Barre, Stretch, Boxilates and Personal Training sessions available! Call 0402 680 724, click HERE to pay us a visit online or drop us an email at hi@premiumpilates.com.au !

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BROCCOLI FRIED 'RICE'

I'm a big fan of anything rice: brown rice, white rice, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper rolls...you get the picture. However when I get home most nights for a 9pm dinner rice is a little heavy. I've tried cauliflower 'rice' and didn't love it so I thought I'd give broccoli 'rice' a try, as I figured that broccoli has similar characteristics to cauliflower. As far as a fake type of rice goes, broccoli rice comes a very close second to regular rice. Whilst it may not photograph amazingly, it is light, nutritious and packed with flavour. If you are a vegetarian and/or vegan, you are leave out the bacon and/or egg and instead add more vegetables. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large or 2 small heads of broccoli, florets and stalks roughly chopped
• 100g bacon, rind removed and roughly chopped
• 2 eggs, preferably free-range, beaten
• 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 a large leek, roughly chopped
• 3 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
• 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, roughly chopped
• 100g mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• Optional- serve with fresh shallots, finely chopped 

METHOD

1. Place the chopped broccoli into a food processor or blender and process/blend for a few seconds at a time, until finely processed (I think the broccoli to have a little more texture so I do not put the processor on for too long). 

2. Place a medium frypan over medium heat. Once heated dry-fry the bacon pieces for 4 minutes, flipping the bacon occasionally, or until slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. In the bacon pan, place the beaten egg mixture. Heat the eggs for 2-3 minutes or until the rim of the egg is firm, then flip the omelette in two. Cook for another minute or until the egg is completely firm. Remove from heat and set aside, then cut into small pieces. 

4. In the egg pan add the rice bran oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the garlic and leek and stir frequently for 2 minutes or until the leek is transparent. Add the celery, carrot, zucchini and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Add the soy sauce, broccoli, bacon and egg to the pan, stir to combine, then remove from the heat. 

Spoon the 'rice' into four bowls, then top with shallots if desired. 

Serves / 4 

Total Prep time / 15 minutes 

Total Cooking time / under 20 minutes