What was your biggest challenge prior to starting your journey with Tarran? I have been a yo-yo dieter for quite some time and have been on a number of ‘quick loss’ plans, Keto, Paleo, Sure-Slim (the list is long) and also had gastric sleeve surgery to try and help with this. I really was in a never ending cycle of gaining weight and losing it. Even with the surgery my weightloss was very up and down, and quite slow. How has this changed? Tarran set me on a straight path with my calorie intake and macros, as I really had no idea how much protein or calories I should be consuming. Tarran’s way ..read more

This is a delicious and easy meal that can be served hot for dinner and leftovers enjoyed cold the next day for lunch. Just remember to marinate the chicken breast in the peri peri sauce for at least 6hrs before cooking. I recommend preparing the night before to really get the flavour through the chicken. WHAT YOU NEED: 600g chicken breast  80ml (1/3 cup) peri peri sauce, plus extra, to serve 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large zucchini, cut into noodles or zoodles using a spiraliser 1 baby cos lettuce, cut into 8 thin wedges 100g fresh raspberries 60g Danish feta, crumbled 1/4 cup small fresh ..read more

We’ve all heard that “10 000 steps per day” is what you should aim for for general fitness. But did you know that this number didn’t originate from doctors or personal trainers? It was actually part of a marketing campaign! In the 1960s, Japanese company Yamasa Tokei produced the first commercial pedometer, and named it Manpo-kei, which translates to 10,000 step metre. In addition, the number “10,000” written in Japanese actually looks like a person walking and it’s simply an easy, round number to remember. Oh, marketing! Studies since have shown that there’s no magical number for cardiovascul ..read more

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to connect and spend time with good company whilst enjoying great food and drinks.  It can also be the most challenging time when it comes to staying on track with your health & fitness goals. Between celebrations, festive food and busy schedules it can be easy to put your fitness and nutrition on the back burner and think ‘I’ll just start again in January’.  But what if you had some tips you could put in place so you don’t undo the progress you’ve made or throw all your healthy habits out the door? Here are some great tips to help you stay o ..read more

What was your biggest challenge prior to starting your journey with Tarran? The biggest challenge by far is being consistent with food consumption, with water intake and with exercise, consistency is something I totally struggle with all the time. How has this changed? Consistency has improved with Tarran’s support and guidance. I now regularly reach my targets for food consumption, exercise and hydration. The app is excellent for keeping me on track along with Tarran’s positivity and regular ‘check ins’ with me. How would you describe your past mindset towards fitness and nutrition? In the pa ..read more

This is a delicious recipe that you can cook in bulk and freeze for meal prep.  WHAT YOU NEED: 200g chicken breast 40g teriyaki sauce 150g steamed rice 50g pineapple 5g coconut sugar 10g light Kewpie mayo Spring onions to garnish WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Marinate diced chicken breast in teriyaki sauce (I personally think the longer you can marinate the chicken for, the better) and cook through on a pan on medium heat. In another pan, sauté the diced pineapple and coconut sugar on high heat. Plate up your rice and top with chicken and charred pineapple. Garnish with kewpie and spring onio ..read more

Do you often find yourself feeling tired and drained? Do you struggle to stay focused and motivated throughout the day? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with low energy and productivity, but the good news is that there are simple and effective ways to overcome these challenges. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 ways to boost your energy and productivity.  Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your energy and productivity. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night, and create a relaxing bedtime routine to help ..read more

Self-care is a term that has been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. With the increasing demands of work, family, and other responsibilities, it’s more important than ever to prioritise self-care and make it a part of our daily routine. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving our physical and mental health, the benefits of self-care are numerous. One of the primary reasons why self-care is so important is because it helps us manage stress. Stress is a part of everyday life and it’s impossible to avoid it completely, but it’s essential to find ways to manage it effec ..read more

These are tasty little treats for a snack. Perfect to take to work or on the go. WHAT YOU NEED: 6 medium eggs 2 slices bacon, cut into quarters 4 tbsp. Kewpie 50% mayonnaise 1 tbsp. chives, chopped 1 tsp. hot sauce, of choice 1 tsp. red wine vinegar salt and pepper to season 75g cherry tomatoes, quartered handful cos lettuce, shredded WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to the boil then hard boil the eggs for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add the bacon and cook to your liking. Remove from the heat and transfer ..read more

What was your biggest challenge prior to starting your journey with Tarran? I think my biggest challenge or worry was the fact that I had to stand up and ask for help. I’m a big believer in asking for help but it was never something that I wanted to do in relation to nutrition or weight loss.  How has this changed? You have created such a safe place for me to feel like I can ask anything, that I can do anything I put my mind to and set goals that I know we can achieve.  I feel as though I have had a switch in my mindset since starting with you. How would you describe your past mindse ..read more