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Les Mills Fuel Reset
How’s your relationship with food going? suggestions into your life. You do it in a way that
Have you ever explored the type of eating that works for you — all with the goal to discover how you
works best for your body? can feel healthier, happier and more energized.
This Les Mills Fuel Reset will help you experience So results will vary. This reset is a very personal
the remarkable physical and emotional benefits that experience. Everyone will get something different
come from fueling your body with food that serves out of the next six weeks — and that’s the beauty
YOU best. of it. The one thing we can be sure of … you’ll make
friends with food and set patterns that feel great and
Our aim is not to tell you what you should and
bring you joy.
shouldn’t eat. Instead, we’re here to help bring
awareness to what you’re eating. We’ll guide you
to a better understanding of different types of food,
so you can find out what foods make you feel good,
happy, satisfied and energized.
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WEEK ONE
MACRONUTRIENTS AND FOOD JOURNALING
• Dairy • Margarine
Be sure to watch the week one video. You’ll find out • Legumes and pulses
• Fast/fried food
more about what to expect over the next six weeks, Simple carbohydrates come from:
Plant-based protein sources include: Saturated fats can be found in animal
• Beans products such as:
freshen up on macronutrients and get set up for • Candy
• Lentils • Beef
• Cookies
success with your food journal. • Lamb
• Nuts
• Soda • Pork
• Seeds • Cream
• Soy • Butter
• Cheese
MACROS + JOURNALING •
•
Oils
Fish like salmon, mackerel,tuna
Join the Les Mills Fuel Reset Facebook Group. This group is where you’ll find plenty of
motivation and support, so make sure you’re part of the action!
Task One Task Two
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YOUR FOOD JOURNAL
S AT I E T Y L E V E L S :
1 STILL HUNGRY
2 S AT I S F I E D
3 FULL
4 STUFFED
5 SICK
Day Time Food / Drink Satiety How I Felt Immediately How I Felt Later
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YOUR FOOD JOURNAL
S AT I E T Y L E V E L S :
1 STILL HUNGRY
2 S AT I S F I E D
3 FULL
4 STUFFED
5 SICK
Day Time Food / Drink Satiety How I Felt Immediately How I Felt Later
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YOUR FOOD JOURNAL
S AT I E T Y L E V E L S :
1 STILL HUNGRY
2 S AT I S F I E D
3 FULL
4 STUFFED
5 SICK
Day Time Food / Drink Satiety How I Felt Immediately How I Felt Later
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WEEK ONE RECIPES
The Best Breakfast Ever Falafel Burgers K.G’s Vegetable Bread
by Jackie Mills by Bevan James + Jo Eyles by Kylie Gates
CURRENT S NACK #1
H E A LT H I E R A LT E R N AT I V E # 1
H E A LT H I E R A LT E R N AT I V E # 2
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WEEK TWO RECIPES
Adding protein to your oats
Proats (Protein Oats) shifts the macronutrients Sugar-free Macaroons Choco Berry Fudge Balls
and helps you feel fuller
by Khemani Chatly for longer. You can pick up by Des Helu by Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu’u
protein powder at your local
supermarket.
Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients
35g rolled oats 2 large egg whites (room temperature) 500g pumpkin
Ingredients like hemp hearts,
50g egg whites (optional) 1/3 tsp stevia sweetener 100g protein powder
protein powder, raw cacao and
30g (or one scoop) protein powder ½ tsp vanilla extract 100g strawberries ground almonds make this
100g berries 1 ½ cups (90g) unsweetened coconut flakes 40g raw cacao snack super nutritious. You can
find all of these ingredients
15g peanut butter 3 ounces (85g) dark chocolate, chopped 50g hemp hearts at your local supermarket or
1 tsp coconut oil 30g ground almonds health foods store.
125ml almond milk
Method
Method 100g dark chocolate
Add oats and water in a pot and place to boil over stove.
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Once it starts to simmer, lower the heat and add in egg
parchment paper and set aside. Put the egg whites in a
whites while stirring super well. When it is well mixed and ½ tsp vanilla extract
large mixing bowl and add the stevia and vanilla. Beat with
cooked add in protein powder and stir once again. Add in
an electric mixer until the egg whites are opaque and stiff
any toppings you fancy. Method
peaks form when you lift the beater straight up. Gently
fold the coconut into the egg whites with a rubber spatula. Mix up the pumpkin, protein, ground almonds, hemp
“This is my go-to breakfast because I have the biggest
Use an ice cream scoop or soup spoon to make balls about hearts, raw cacao, vanilla, apple cider vinegar and
sweet tooth! I feel like I am eating dessert every morning
the size of a walnut and drop them on the baking sheet. half of the almond milk in a bowl until it becomes a
– and I am being adequately fueled to teach my classes
Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. smooth dough. Add the chocolate, strawberries and the
thanks to the healthy sources of carbohydrates, fats
remainder of the milk. Mix it all up. Roll the dough into
(depending on toppings) and protein. It’s super quick and
Put the chocolate in a small saucepan and cook over low small balls.
delicious!”
heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is ¾ melted.
— Khemani Chatly
Remove from heat, add coconut oil, and continue to stir “This snack is very easy to prepare and take on the go.
until chocolate has melted. Gently pick up the macaroons It gives me the fuel that I need to be able to teach my
by the top and dip the bottom in the chocolate. Chill until classes.”
the chocolate has set. — Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu’u
“We love making these at our house. They are super fun to
make and even more fun to eat. The kids love it!”
— Des Helu
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WEEK THREE
MICRONUTRIENTS
body needs. 2. 2.
3. 3. T U E S D AY
4. 4.
5. 5. W E D N E S D AY
1. 1.
F R I D AY
2. 2.
3. 3.
S AT U R D AY
MICRONUTRIENTS
4. 4.
5. 5.
S U N D AY
B LU E / P U R P L E FO O D S WHITE/BROWN FOODS
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Week 3 Les Mills Fuel Reset 4. 4.
5. 5.
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WEEK THREE RECIPES
Beet Hummus Red Pepper Sauce with Cauliflower Rice Peanut Tofu and Noodle Salad
by Vili Fifita by Phillip Mills by Grace Stevens
A different name for carbohydrates is sugars. Watch the week four video. You’ll discover the
Task
Table sugar (sucrose) sits within the carbohydrate surprising places sugar hides and how you can
macronutrient group and is added to food to make satisfy your sweet tooth in the healthiest ways. Become a sugar detective and identify where added
it taste sweeter (added sugar). sugar is sneaking into your diet. Then think about
small changes you can make that will minimize
Added sugar is found in things like cookies, candy,
your added sugar intake and write them in the chart
and soda (and many other surprising places). It’s
below. Perhaps it’s switching your coffee with sugar
considered ‘empty calories’ as it provides only
for coffee with oat milk? (It’s just as delicious!) Or
calories or energy to the body, not much more.
Other carbohydrates from fruits, veggies, grains,
etc. provide energy along with other nutrients (like
SUGAR swapping your favorite mayonnaise or spread for a
low-sugar alternative?
D I D YO U K N O W. . .
A glass of wine can contain more than a teaspoon
of added sugar. And there can be one teaspoon of
added sugar in every tablespoon of ketchup.
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WEEK FOUR RECIPES
Healthy Quick Smoothie Bowl Chocolate Berry Mousse Vegan Banana Bread
by Ben Main by Mark Nu’u-Steele by Khiran Huston
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WEEK FIVE
D I E T S + M I N D F U L E AT I N G
Whatever your goal; losing weight, gaining weight, Watch the week five video. You’ll learn the truth H O W TO M A K E M I N D F U L E AT I N G
eating healthier, feeling more energetic… the best about dieting and get some great advice on how W O R K F O R YO U
diet is a diet that gives you all the nutrients your mindful eating can be a much better approach. • Engage all of your senses. Look at your food,
body needs, AND one that works for you in the smell it, enjoy the feel of eating and the taste.
long run. • Only focus on the meal in front of you.
While there is a multitude of diet plans out • Check-in with your emotions while you’re
there, following a strict diet is difficult, and often eating. Try to notice your feelings and not judge
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YOUR MINDFUL
EATING JOURNAL
D AY TIME DESCRIPTION OF FOOD HOW MINDFUL W H AT D I D Y O U N OT I C E W H I L E Y O U AT E ? W H AT C A N Y O U F O C U S O N N E X T T I M E Y O U
WERE YOU? P R A C T I C E M I N D F U L E AT I N G ?
What did you see? What did you smell? What flavors/
Use a scale of 1 to 5, tastes did you experience? What was your emotional
where 1 = not at all state pre and post-meal? Did you feel fuller faster?
mindful and 5 = very
mindful
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YOUR MINDFUL
EATING JOURNAL
D AY TIME DESCRIPTION OF FOOD HOW MINDFUL W H AT D I D Y O U N OT I C E W H I L E Y O U AT E ? W H AT C A N Y O U F O C U S O N N E X T T I M E Y O U
WERE YOU? P R A C T I C E M I N D F U L E AT I N G ?
What did you see? What did you smell? What flavors/
Use a scale of 1 to 5, tastes did you experience? What was your emotional
where 1 = not at all state pre and post-meal? Did you feel fuller faster?
mindful and 5 = very
mindful
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YOUR MINDFUL
EATING JOURNAL
D AY TIME DESCRIPTION OF FOOD HOW MINDFUL W H AT D I D Y O U N OT I C E W H I L E Y O U AT E ? W H AT C A N Y O U F O C U S O N N E X T T I M E Y O U
WERE YOU? P R A C T I C E M I N D F U L E AT I N G ?
What did you see? What did you smell? What flavors/
Use a scale of 1 to 5, tastes did you experience? What was your emotional
where 1 = not at all state pre and post-meal? Did you feel fuller faster?
mindful and 5 = very
mindful
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YOUR MINDFUL
EATING JOURNAL
D AY TIME DESCRIPTION OF FOOD HOW MINDFUL W H AT D I D Y O U N OT I C E W H I L E Y O U AT E ? W H AT C A N Y O U F O C U S O N N E X T T I M E Y O U
WERE YOU? P R A C T I C E M I N D F U L E AT I N G ?
What did you see? What did you smell? What flavors/
Use a scale of 1 to 5, tastes did you experience? What was your emotional
where 1 = not at all state pre and post-meal? Did you feel fuller faster?
mindful and 5 = very
mindful
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WEEK FIVE RECIPES
Jackfruit Nachos Banana Berry Cacao Ice Cream Homemade Oven Hangi
by Kelly MacDonald by Kayla Atkins-Gordine by Dannielle Lally
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WEEK SIX
B E I N G P R E PA R E D
BEING PREPARED
Week 6 Les Mills Fuel Reset
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REFLECTION
We hope you are really proud of yourself for taking
on this Les Mills Fuel Reset. It’s hard to change
habits we have practiced for years on end, but with
patience and persistence, anything is possible.
You’ve undoubtedly learned some key things about
yourself and your relationship with food — so don’t
stop now! Keep moving and learning. Remember,
every day is going to be different, so if one day is
less than ideal, don’t beat yourself up, learn from it.
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WEEK SIX RECIPES
Danish Power Breakfast Baked Protein Oat Loaf Pickled Onion (or whatever you want to pickle)
by Glen Ostergaard by Denice Burr by Chris Richardson
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