VICTORIA SECRET MODEL BEHATI PRINSLOO GETS RUNWAY READY WITH PILATES

Behati Prinsloo is getting runway ready for the Victoria Secret 2014 fashion show with lots of Pilates, Yoga and no bread! The 25-year-old stunner has upped her exercise routine, which means more of her favourite exercise, Pilates, and less of one of her favourite foods, bread. 

"When it's (the annual Victoria Secret fashion show) a month away, I try to do something active every day and focus on nutrition. Right now, I'm trying to eliminate bread - that's always my big problem," Behati laughed to the American edition of OK! magazine.

Prinsloo's toned and taut physique has ensured her a major spot in the world famous fashion show for the past five years. The Namibian model works hard to maintain her enviable figure and is committed to her diverse exercise regime. 

"Some girls do boxing, others do Zumba; it's really about what works for your body. I love Pilates and yoga, which are great for long, lean muscles, plus a little running and light weights." Behati also likes to swim, paddle board and surf when she gets the chance. 

Trim Behati admits that Pilates is her staple form of exercise. "I try to do Pilates all year round," she recently told a source. She also goes to the gym, where "a trainer kicks my butt when its needed". 

Prinsloo reveals that her husband, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, helps to keep her dedicated when it comes to exercise, as the couple frequently work out together. "He (Adam) motivates me a lot, and it's great to have him around before the show. We're both pretty active, so it makes our relationship a lot of fun." Behati says that she loves having a husband who understands the need for exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. 

Want to get beach ready like Behati? Keen to tone up those hard to reach areas? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724, visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com or email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com. We are here to help you achieve the best body that you possibly can from Pilates! 

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SALT & PEPPER TURKEY QUINOA SALAD

Recipes come from the oddest places, if you keep your eyes and mind open. I was relaxing on the beach this Saturday after a brutal but rewarding week of work and renovating and stumbled upon this summery recipe. Where did I find it, you may ask? To answer this question you need to understand one thing about me. I hardly ever read gossip websites, I never watch reality tv shows (unless they are renovation or food related!) and I am about 5-10 years behind which celebrity is dating whom. That being said, when I am truly in need of relaxing, I buy a gossip magazine (usually Who or OK) and sit alone on the beach reading it cover to cover. Call it an indulgence, a guilty pleasure, whatever you wish. I cherish this time of escapism. And in this pages of Who's most recent addition was one recipe, which turned out to be delicious, packed with protein and healthy. 

Ingredients

Salad

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained twice
• salt & pepper 
• 400g turkey fillets, cut into 2 even portions
• 1 tablespoons coconut oil 
• 2 large handfuls of kale, shredded 
• 1/4 large iceberg lettuce,  shredded
• 200g green beans, trimmed & cut into small pieces
• 1 pink lady apple, thinly sliced
• Optional - 1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint and/or coriander 

Dressing

• the jest & juice of 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

Cooking 

1. In a saucepan cover the quinoa with 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is almost all absorbed. Add the kale to the pan and cover, cooking for a further 2 minutes. Remove the quinoa & kale from the stove and rinse well with cold water, then drain and set aside. 

2. Whilst the quinoa is cooking, prepare the turkey by massaging a small amount of salt and pepper into each fillet. 

3. In a medium frypan heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the fillets and cook for 2 minutes each side, then add 1/3 cup of water, cover with a lid, turn the heat down to low and cook for 5 minutes. After this time, turn off the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. 

4. Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking well to combine. Season to taste and a splash of water at a time if the dressing seems too thick. 

5. Slice the cooked turkey into thin strips. Place the quinoa and kale in a large serving bowl, then top with the shredded lettuce, beans, apple slices and herbs, if using. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss well to combine. 

Serves / 4 

Total Preparation time / 10 minutes 

Total Cooking time / 25 minutes 

LUCY LUI STAYS TRIM WITH PILATES, MEDITATION & NAPPING

Stunning actress Lucy Lui has many layers: besides her versatile acting career, she is a passionate human-rights advocate, artist and author as well as being a raving fan of Pilates, meditation and regular naps! The fit 45-year-old opens up about her health and fitness secrets to the LA Times recently. 

In this recent interview Lucy Lui revealed that she has been a fan of Pilates for several years. "Pilates is great for posture. When you first do Pilates, you don't feel anything and don't know that anything is happening. As you continue, it really strengthens from the inside out. I like using a reformer [a Pilates exercise machine]... as the counterweight keeps me engaged." In addition to Pilates, the toned star likes to fit spinning and running into her weekly exercise routine. This mix of different types of exercise has given her a body that most woman half Lucy's age would envy! 

Lui likes to enjoy all foods in moderation and admits that she exercises to eat! "Give yourself treats occasionally, depending on how much you have exercised. If you cut things out of your diet altogether, you will want those foods more and end up bingeing." 

Another reason that Lucy Lui looks so incredibly good for her age is meditation. The movie star admits that she stumbled across meditation by accident. "Deepak Chopra wrote an introduction to an art book I wrote, and he asked me if I wanted to learn meditation from him. I said, "Absolutely." Since learning how to mediate three years ago, Lui has become a huge fan. " Meditation is very calming. Giving yourself time every morning and evening to sit and regroup is important." 

And lets not forget the frequent napping! "When I'm working, I get five to six hours (sleep). Not enough. At lunchtime, if I can I'll take a 10- to 15-minute nap. Sometimes it is not about falling asleep but having a rest and putting your feet up. I think having blood flow a different direction is a good thing for your body and brain." 

Want to improve your posture and lean out your body with Pilates like Lucy Lui? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724, email inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. We offer a wide range of Pilates classes, including Reformer, Matwork and Barre classes! 

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EM'S FAVOURITE GREEN SMOOTHIE

I love this smoothie and make it most days for myself and Chris. I often use frozen mango (when fresh mango is not in season) however I recently substituted this for pineapple which tastes just as nice. I like buying bananas in bulk, removing their skin and glad -wrapping them individually to use for smoothies, ice cream and other sweet treats. I use Hawaiian Coconut Energy sachets as it contains no sugar, is extremely low in calories and is full of calcium, minerals, potassium and electrotyles. You can buy this coconut water at Premium Pilates Studio or at alohahealth.com.au

Ingredients

• a large handful of washing baby or english spinach 
• 2cm knob of fresh ginger, grated 
• 1 stalk of celery, washed & chopped
• 1 kiwi fruit, skin removed 
• 1 mango, cut into small pieces or a handful of pineapple pieces
• 1 frozen banana
• 250ml no sugar coconut water 

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients into a blender and blend for a minute or until combined. Add more water if you want a thinner consistency. 

Serves / 2 

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CHOC BANANA POPSICLES / ICE BLOCKS

I've tweaked this recipe several times over the past few weeks and feel that the below ingredient list is at its best. Half an avocado is a necessity, as it makes the mixture creamy and smooth. A frozen banana (or 2 small) is almost a must for creating the ice cream consistency. I like to use 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk and 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk for a delicious flavour, however any almond milk would do. My fiancee and I love these choc banana popsicles, as they taste like a guilt-free ice cream and have been cooling us down over the past few steamy days! 

Ingredients

• 1 large frozen banana or 2 small frozen bananas
• 2 heaped tablespoons cacao powder
• a generous pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 a medium avocado 
• 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup water 
• 6 ice block / popsicle moulds

Method

1. Place all the ingredients in a good blender. Blend on a high setting until smooth and all ingredients are well combined. You may need to add more water if the mixture is too thick. 

2. Pour the mixture evenly into 6 ice block/ popsicle moulds and place in the freezer for a minimum of 3 hours. 

To eat- run the mould under hot water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicle. 

Makes / 6 

Total Preparation time / 5 minutes 

Total Freezing time / minimum of 3 hours 

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