"Breakfast"
"Lunch"
"Dinner"
With the growing food culture of today’s world, it makes it almost impossible not to be tempted by the amazing food creations available to us.
While I may be a competitive athlete, that doesn’t mean these temptations simply disappear for me either. I have also become good at learning how to treat myself with tasty foods, without impeding my competition, physique, or my health goals.
As an athlete, it is important to fuel my body with foods that I know are going to help me progress towards my goals, so it is comforting to know that I can eat just about anything I want, by following the nutrition approach of flexible dieting.
I’m still human, and I recognise the importance of being able to retain my social life. It is very important for me to still be able to enjoy a glass of wine, a late night coffee, or even a small dessert here and there as it gives me a sense of balance and normalcy and allows me to be consistent with my overall diet. I believe feeling like I can be a part of the wider community gives me the feeling of belonging, and this is just as important to my overall health as are the food choices I make on my physical health.
Unfortunately, many people end up caught in a diet cycle that involves eating in an unsustainable manner because they believe that it is the only way that they can reach their goals. They cut out sweets, grains, fats, carbs, and whatever other nutrients that latest fad diet says is bad for them. So they invariably lose weight, only to regain it all, if not more! The missing link for most people is finding a style of dieting that is sustainable to them and that they can incorporate into their lifestyle. This means including all the foods you love, in moderation.
I wanted to develop a recipe book that was able give back some of the small joys and happiness food often brings us. I also wanted to provide recipes for foods that everyone can enjoy and are easy to prepare. All the recipes included in my book are my own recipes and are macro-friendly. So what does macro mean? I have taken many of our old recipe favourites, and modified them in a way to make them lower in calorie. I do this by manipulating the ingredients in some way to reduce the carbs and fat or increase its protein content. AT University, I loved food science, in fact food product and development were two of my favourite units and this certainly explains my passion and love for cooking and recipe modification.
I can't wait for you to dive in and start enjoying these recipes!
Sections Included
Breakfast - Page 5 (7 recipes + 3 toast toppers)
Simple Hot Lunches - Page 19 (10 recipes)
Smoothies - Page 14 (8 recipes)
Snacks - Page 30 (5 recipes)
Dinner - Page 36 (9 recipes)
Naughty But Nice Treats - Page 46 (8 recipes)
Every recipe includes:
Recipe name & picture
Ingredients list
Key indicators
Steps
Nutrition information
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December 2024
6-Wk Sleigh the Holidays Challenge - Stay Strong & Balanced this Holiday Season
I also did the 6wk empower Challange. My wife and I both benefited so much we signed up for this one- can not recommend it highly enough
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Suzanne G.
December 2024
6-Wk Sleigh the Holidays Challenge - Stay Strong & Balanced this Holiday Season
I love the home and gym version of the workouts. This is my first workout "challenge" and it lives up to its name, its challenging! The challenge is just what I needed during these holiday months when I tend to skip workouts in favor of social events. Now I'm doing both and its great!
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HB H.
November 2024
6-Wk Sleigh the Holidays Challenge - Stay Strong & Balanced this Holiday Season
I think the program is simple, affective and easy to follow. The app is great.
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Taleah H.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I loved this challenge! I tracked my macros for the entire 6 weeks and found that it made so much difference! I’ve become so much more confident in my body and in my workouts at the gym. Unlike other challenges where I’ve felt better but not seen much visible change this is the first time I see myself in photos and can hardly believe how much leaner I am! Thank you Holly for your continued support and guidance these last 6weeks. I’ve loved it!
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shaina G.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I've always been someone who prioritizes her health and working out. After life threw some major curve balls with my brother being diagnosed with brain cancer shortly after I moved across the country away from my family, I had completely given up on my own health goals and myself. I felt paralyzed and hoped this challenge would help me refocus, even if I couldn't be perfect. I liked the ease of the app and tracking weights, to be able to see myself getting strong again each week helped motivate me to keep going. I loved the Q&A's by Holly and her programming. It feels amazing to have done something for myself again. Thank you Holly & Solin for a great experience and giving me the kick in the butt I needed.
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Magen M.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
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Vanessa P.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I loved having the workouts for the week and taking that guessing out of my movement program. Although I didn't use some of the other tools provided and didn't engage much with the community, I know the support was there. I would recommend to anyone wanting to go back to a regular exercise routine.
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Sally C.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
Best community ever! Grateful to learn from Holly and the other participants. I got rid of most of my winter fluff and I feel as though I have the tools, knowledge and resources to rid the rest. Such and empowering challenge and supportive community!
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Katharina S.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I was really enjoying week by week. Ticking things off day by day and week by week has really helped me to stay on track! I loved the QAs because Holly always provides so much knowledge and explains it in a way that everyone can understand it. So happy I took part of this. Kate
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Stacy S.
November 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I love this program. The plan is easy to follow for both gym and home based equipment.
Felicia D.
October 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I love Holly and followed her for years - I like that she understands the body and knows we don’t need to kill ourselves to be fit, but strategic and conscious of what we are doing.
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Katharina S.
October 2024
BiaBody Macro Friendly Recipe Guide
So far it has been super motivating and the Q&As are very informative and helpful
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Katharina S.
October 2024
BiaBody Macro Friendly Recipe Guide
HB H.
October 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
The program is easy and simple to follow
Shadow W.
October 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
I really like the workouts so far. They have pushed me a little harder and I’m so glad. I’m feeling the difference in the soreness of my muscles which is good.
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Viviana S.
October 2024
EMPOWER 30+ 6wk Challenge
Everything was great! Holly had great communication and program is so well put together. Everything in the program is great!
Zymante K.
November 2024
6-Wk Sleigh the Holidays Challenge - Stay Strong & Balanced this Holiday Season
I love the program but not the fact that solin uploading mobility exercises somehow wiped out the data from 1st two workouts. You should have uploaded it all before the start of the challenge and have been mor diligent
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Holly Baxter, an Australian-born Dietitian whose journey in the health and fitness industry is nothing short of extraordinary. With over 13 years of dedicated experience, Holly has become a trusted authority, inspiring women worldwide to embrace a healthy life of knowledge, wellness, and self-empowerment.
