Super Low Carb Noodles by CHANG'S // Product Review

I saw these years ago and dismissed them as a fad, or a product which can't possibly taste good. Turns out I was wrong and I wish I hadn't been so quick to dismiss these Super Low Carb Noodles. As...

Mental Resilience

The power of the mind is an incredible thing and everyone should want to uncover the extraordinary ability that lies within us. If we all could appreciate the capabilities of what we have, the poss...

Top 20 Plant Based Whole Foods

Whether you’re following a plant based diet (If you unsure what a plant based diet is, we have you covered) or just opting to try and eat more whole foods over the processed stuff, then this list o...

How to get enough Protein on a Plant Based Diet?

We all love protein, which is why it’s in our name. Eating a diet rich in high protein foods can provide us with many benefits. These benefits include helping to keep our bodies functioning on a da...

The Benefits of a Plant Based Diet

There are many benefits of a plant based diet. This comes as no surprise as the number of people adopting this style of eating increases. After reading my previous article, about what a plant based...

What is a Plant Based Diet? – The Low Down

‘Plant based diets’ are something that you see dropped into Instagram posts and promoted on many bloggers sites. But exactly what is a plant based diet? And does it mean vegetarian? Or does it mean...

Put vanity aside and focus on the end goal - by Chris Brine

I’m currently in the middle of my ‘off season’ so my training and diet are all focused on growth. I’ve had some great highs in my training with new Personal Bests (PB’s) and I’m really enjoying the...

Guide To Low Carb Options For The Pub

If you’re new to our Dining Out Low Carb guides, a warm welcome to you! Through these guides, categorised by cuisines, we share the best low carb meals to have and foods you should avoid. They’re s...

No Sugar Added Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream by PETERS // Product Review

It's not very often I get excited by ice cream as I don't have much of a sweet tooth – much preferring pizza or lasagne over chocolate or cake. So for me to get excited when I saw this No Sugar Add...

Understanding the 'WHY' of my sessions // Melanie's Success Story

Having been active in team sports my whole life, I found that I needed a significant shift when I took up Obstacle Course Racing a few years ago. I needed structure and someone to guide me to get b...

Athlete Update: Mon Murphy // March 2018

2017 was a tough year, but one that has shaped me to be stronger for the years ahead. I moved from Melbourne to the sunny Gold Coast and had a great start qualifying for my 3rd consecutive Austral...

Preparing for a Spartan Race by Michael Meredith

It's one of the most difficult components when it comes to health and fitness. Finding motivation generally comes first and then setting some goals is the fun part. Figuring out where to actually s...

From 107kg to Spartan Race Success

Jo's success story with weight loss, training, her personal training career, obstacle course racing and Spartan Race. What I've learnt I first started training in 2010. I weighed 107kg and I had a ...

White Choc Coconut Rough by VITAWERX - Review

Now I'll preface this review by saying that I don't really like white chocolate… well at least I didn't – that is until I tried this White Choc Coconut Rough by VITAWERX that my sister, Anna told m...

What to expect from a Spartan Race by Michael Meredith

Spartan Race for those that don’t know is an Obstacle Course Racing event. A combination of trail running and military inspired obstacles. The biggest misconception of what this is all about seems ...

Guide To Low Carb Options For Italian Cuisine

It’s an understatement to say Italian food is delicious. Famous for its pizzas and pastas, it may feel like a low carb diet won’t work with this cuisine. When friends suggest heading to the nearby ...

Gabi's Success Story in Spartan Racing

“Life is like Spartan racing, it’s a challenge. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses you just must use it to your advantage. When things get tough cope it and move on because the next challe...

How does sugar affect our mood?

Have you noticed that when we spy sugar-based foods such as ice cream, cake, chocolate and sweets that our mouths begin to produce saliva in anticipation of eating it? Have you heard people refe...

What is Rice Flour?

What is Rice Flour and why should we use them in our baking? Rice flour is made from finely milled rice. It is different from rice starch, which is usually produced by steeping rice in lye. Ric...

The Best Low Carb Beers in Australia

Low carb beers have been available in Australia for over 10 years now – maybe even longer. Now I haven't gone back and checked the beer archives but I think it was probably Carlton Dry which kicked...

A Day in the Life of a Bodybuilder by Chris Brine

Now I can’t speak on behalf of every bodybuilder out there. Everyone is different and will have different diets, training plans, and ideas on how to achieve their goals. I’ve been competing for a ...

Guide To Low Carb Options For Japanese Cuisine

Welcome (back) to our series where we look into how you can eat low carb when dining out at different restaurants and cuisines! Check out our Dining Out Low Carb page for other guides. Today, we ...

6 ways to get more incidental exercise into your work day

Every day it seems like there's a new study coming out about how sedentary our modern lives have become… and just how bad this is for our health. Our bodies were have evolved to move, to run, to wa...

The Running Fundamentals - Improver

An improver is someone who runs on a regular basis but would like some tips to improve their technique, efficiency and overall performance. ⬇ Download your running program HERE ▶ Watch The Protei...

The Running Fundamentals - Returner

A returner is someone who has run before but hasn’t ran in some time and would like to get back into it. ⬇ Download your running program HERE ▶ Watch The Protein Bread Co team demonstrate all the...

The Running Fundamentals - First Timer

A first timer is someone who has never run before but would like to learn the basics. ⬇ Download your running program HERE ▶ Watch The Protein Bread Co team demonstrate all the skills, across eac...

YoPRO Protein Yoghurt by Danone // Product Review

I've been looking for something like this for a while. I've tried what seems like hundreds of different low sugar yoghurts and finally I've found one that tastes pretty alright!!! Introducing YoP...

Anna shares one mindset shift that will help you love running….

“Nothing in life has a meaning apart from the one that we give it”. At first it’s a little hard to comprehend as we grow up, that we constantly form meanings about things that happen to us. Someon...

How to overcome gym 'fear' for newbies?

Stepping into the gym for the very first time can be extremely daunting and intimidating. All the grunting, sweating, weights dropping, complicated-looking equipment and copious amounts of protein ...

5 things I wish I’d known before starting Bootcamp

I still remember it clearly today, the apprehension and fear of the unknown. The feelings of ‘what if I’m the slowest in the group’ … ‘what if I embarrass myself’ … ‘maybe I should get into shape a...