Who is he?
Brian Moore is a Strength and Conditioning coach and Personal Trainer at Moore Sports Performance, Wexford.
He is also a Professional Mixed Marital Artist fighting out of SBG, Dublin.
Brian holds 4 Titles and is currently signed with one of the World’s leading promotions, Cage Warriors Fighting Championships.
He was born and raised in County Wexford.
Qualifications
EQF Level 4 in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training
Where can you find him?
Facebook: Brian-Moore-Personal-Training
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Brian Moore is a Strength and Conditioning coach and Personal Trainer at Moore Sports Performance, Wexford.
He is also a Professional Mixed Marital Artist fighting out of SBG, Dublin.
Brian holds 4 Titles and is currently signed with one of the World’s leading promotions, Cage Warriors Fighting Championships.
He was born and raised in County Wexford.
Qualifications
EQF Level 4 in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training
Where can you find him?
Facebook: Brian-Moore-Personal-Training
Don't forget to like Wexford Healthy Eats on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming interviews with more Wexford people!
THE INTERVIEW MARCH 2014
Describe your lifestyle:
I live a healthy lifestyle. I train twice a day Monday to Friday, usually taking the weekend to rest and recover. If I am not training I am coaching or carrying out Personal Training with clients, so I am always surrounded by health and fitness.
Describe your diet in a few words
I eat for Health. I avoid all gluten and dairy. My nutrition can be classified as Paleo / Primal but I also incorporate Carb Cycling using unprocessed carbohydrates.
How do you relax?
I relax by training, watching movies, spending time with my wife, family and friends. I spend a lot of time reading and educating myself in Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition.
How well do you sleep & for how long?
I aim for 8 hours but sometimes only manage 6 – 7.
I live a healthy lifestyle. I train twice a day Monday to Friday, usually taking the weekend to rest and recover. If I am not training I am coaching or carrying out Personal Training with clients, so I am always surrounded by health and fitness.
Describe your diet in a few words
I eat for Health. I avoid all gluten and dairy. My nutrition can be classified as Paleo / Primal but I also incorporate Carb Cycling using unprocessed carbohydrates.
How do you relax?
I relax by training, watching movies, spending time with my wife, family and friends. I spend a lot of time reading and educating myself in Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition.
How well do you sleep & for how long?
I aim for 8 hours but sometimes only manage 6 – 7.
"I eat for health. I avoid all gluten and dairy. My nutrition can be classified as Paleo / Primal but I also incorporate Carb Cycling using unprocessed carbohydrates. "
Describe your training:
I train twice a day Monday to Friday and use the weekends to recover.
Every day is different but my morning session usually includes a heavy sparring session or a strength and conditioning session.
My evening training usually includes a striking, grappling or technique class.
I train twice a day Monday to Friday and use the weekends to recover.
Every day is different but my morning session usually includes a heavy sparring session or a strength and conditioning session.
My evening training usually includes a striking, grappling or technique class.
Brian's Slow Roast Pulled Venison
Does your diet fit into one of our stereotypes?
If so, which one? If not, what would you brand it as?
Paleo/Primal with Carb Cycling (unprocessed)
If so, which one? If not, what would you brand it as?
Paleo/Primal with Carb Cycling (unprocessed)
Brian's shopping from his sponsors, The Saucy Butchers
Where do you buy your food in Wexford?
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Wherever is convenient, usually Supervalu in Wellington Bridge, Tesco or Aldi.
Where do you buy your meat?
The Saucy Butcher is where I buy my meat. I eat a lot of Venison as it my favourite source of protein which I buy from a friend who hunts.
Fresh or frozen?
Fresh.
Where do you buy your fish?
In Kilmore Quay.
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Usually one of the above Supermarkets
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores?
I buy nut butters such as Almond Butter, Cashew nut butter and coconut flour in Only Natural.
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
The Yard does a mean steak! But I sometimes eat in the Stella Maris Café, where I carry out my classes and Personal Training. Fresh fish with green veg is usually what I go for.
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Wherever is convenient, usually Supervalu in Wellington Bridge, Tesco or Aldi.
Where do you buy your meat?
The Saucy Butcher is where I buy my meat. I eat a lot of Venison as it my favourite source of protein which I buy from a friend who hunts.
Fresh or frozen?
Fresh.
Where do you buy your fish?
In Kilmore Quay.
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Usually one of the above Supermarkets
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores?
I buy nut butters such as Almond Butter, Cashew nut butter and coconut flour in Only Natural.
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
The Yard does a mean steak! But I sometimes eat in the Stella Maris Café, where I carry out my classes and Personal Training. Fresh fish with green veg is usually what I go for.
Do you grow any of your own vegetables, fruit or herbs?
I do not. I had a Basil plant once – but that tragically died.
I do not. I had a Basil plant once – but that tragically died.
Venison Ribs
Do you look for any particular standards when selecting food?
I am quite fussy about food quality. I eat fresh Organic vegetables when I can, Free range eggs always, and a lot of Wild game.
Do you just buy what's on special offer?
No
Do you buy organic vegetables?
I do but not all the time
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
Yes I buy grass fed beef and free range eggs
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market.
I try to but I find supermarkets much more convenient
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
Yes, I always try to buy Irish.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Anything from the Saucy Butcher is awesome. Their selection and quality of meat is second to none. There gluten free Marinated Lamb Shoulder, Spicy Turkey Burgers and Wild Boar sausages are just a few favourites of mine.
I am quite fussy about food quality. I eat fresh Organic vegetables when I can, Free range eggs always, and a lot of Wild game.
Do you just buy what's on special offer?
No
Do you buy organic vegetables?
I do but not all the time
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
Yes I buy grass fed beef and free range eggs
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market.
I try to but I find supermarkets much more convenient
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
Yes, I always try to buy Irish.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Anything from the Saucy Butcher is awesome. Their selection and quality of meat is second to none. There gluten free Marinated Lamb Shoulder, Spicy Turkey Burgers and Wild Boar sausages are just a few favourites of mine.
"I always eat breakfast"
Brian's favourite breakfast: Gluten free Saucy Butcher Turkey Burgers, Free Range Eggs and Bacon
What do you eat in a typical day?
Breakfast:
I always eat breakfast
What is your favourite breakfast?
Turkey Burgers, Gluten free Pork Sausages, bacon and poached free range eggs is my favourite breakfast.
What is your go-to everyday breakfast?
I either go for gluten free Turkey sausages/burgers with poached free range eggs or Meat and almond butter.
Breakfast:
I always eat breakfast
What is your favourite breakfast?
Turkey Burgers, Gluten free Pork Sausages, bacon and poached free range eggs is my favourite breakfast.
What is your go-to everyday breakfast?
I either go for gluten free Turkey sausages/burgers with poached free range eggs or Meat and almond butter.
Lunch:
Do you pre-pack a lunch/ eat it at home/ buy it somewhere?
I pre-pack my lunches for days that I train in Dublin. I freshly prepare meals at home when I train and work in Wexford.
Do you prepare it- or someone else in your house?
I prepare it at my own house
Describe it.
My pre-packed lunches are usually good quality meat and veg, stir-fry’s, salads etc. On High days I add the required amount of Basmati rice.
If you buy it – what and where, specifically?
N/A
Do you pre-pack a lunch/ eat it at home/ buy it somewhere?
I pre-pack my lunches for days that I train in Dublin. I freshly prepare meals at home when I train and work in Wexford.
Do you prepare it- or someone else in your house?
I prepare it at my own house
Describe it.
My pre-packed lunches are usually good quality meat and veg, stir-fry’s, salads etc. On High days I add the required amount of Basmati rice.
If you buy it – what and where, specifically?
N/A
Bread less wrap - Ideal for Low Carb days
Evening meal:
Do you cook (or someone else in the house) or buy it?
I pretty much always prepare my own meals as I enjoy cooking but my wife is a great cook and often throws together a healthy, delicious meal for me.
Describe it.
A source of high quality protein and fresh vegetables. I rotate my foods very often to avoid food sensitivities and keep my nutrition interesting and sustainable.
Is it fresh whole foods/ boxed microwave foods/ jarred sauces etc.?
I always choose whole foods. Any sauces I make myself. After travelling India and Asia, I am using a lot more spices and chillies.
If you eat it out- where?
N/A
Do you cook (or someone else in the house) or buy it?
I pretty much always prepare my own meals as I enjoy cooking but my wife is a great cook and often throws together a healthy, delicious meal for me.
Describe it.
A source of high quality protein and fresh vegetables. I rotate my foods very often to avoid food sensitivities and keep my nutrition interesting and sustainable.
Is it fresh whole foods/ boxed microwave foods/ jarred sauces etc.?
I always choose whole foods. Any sauces I make myself. After travelling India and Asia, I am using a lot more spices and chillies.
If you eat it out- where?
N/A
"My wife and I treat ourselves every couple of weeks. The Yard, The Silver Fox, The Stanville Lodge do great food that can accommodate my nutritional needs."
Brian's homemade Paleo & Gluten Free Banana Bread
Snacks:
What do you snack on?
Nuts, fruit
Where do you buy your snacks from?
Aldi mainly
How often do you snack?
Once a day
What do you snack on?
Nuts, fruit
Where do you buy your snacks from?
Aldi mainly
How often do you snack?
Once a day
Brian's homemade Chicken Base Primal Friendly Pizza
Chicken Stirfry with SHIRATAKI (Primal/ Paleo Friendly), Gluten Free noodles put in lettuce wraps
The food in your meals (Quick answers):
How often do you eat the following?
Red meat: 5 – 6 times per week
Poultry: 5 - 6 times per week
Fish: 2 – 3 times per week
Vegetables: Everyday
Salads: 4 - 5 times per week. I put a side of spinach, lambs lettuce and rocket with a lot of my meals.
Potatoes: Not very often - once a week if I am far from competition
Bread: Never
Rice/ quinoa etc: I eat Rice twice a week on High carb days
Nuts: 4 - 5 days a week
Sandwiches/ wraps/ rolls: Never
Sweets/ cakes/ pudding/ chocolate: The occasional treat when far from competition, but none 8 weeks out from competition.
Crisps: Never
Take-away food: The occasional treat when far from competition, but none 8 weeks out
Deli food: Not very often. If I am unprepared, I will grab a salad, but Deli salads tend to be quite bland.
How often do you eat out at a restaurant: My wife and I treat ourselves every couple of weeks. The Yard, The Silver Fox, The Stanville Lodge do great food that can accommodate my nutritional needs.
Coffee/ tea: I drink tea every day and use unsweetened almond milk
Alcohol: None
Smoothies/juices: Very seldom
Sports drinks/ protein: Protein after every training session
Water? Bottled/ Tap: Both everyday
How often do you eat the following?
Red meat: 5 – 6 times per week
Poultry: 5 - 6 times per week
Fish: 2 – 3 times per week
Vegetables: Everyday
Salads: 4 - 5 times per week. I put a side of spinach, lambs lettuce and rocket with a lot of my meals.
Potatoes: Not very often - once a week if I am far from competition
Bread: Never
Rice/ quinoa etc: I eat Rice twice a week on High carb days
Nuts: 4 - 5 days a week
Sandwiches/ wraps/ rolls: Never
Sweets/ cakes/ pudding/ chocolate: The occasional treat when far from competition, but none 8 weeks out from competition.
Crisps: Never
Take-away food: The occasional treat when far from competition, but none 8 weeks out
Deli food: Not very often. If I am unprepared, I will grab a salad, but Deli salads tend to be quite bland.
How often do you eat out at a restaurant: My wife and I treat ourselves every couple of weeks. The Yard, The Silver Fox, The Stanville Lodge do great food that can accommodate my nutritional needs.
Coffee/ tea: I drink tea every day and use unsweetened almond milk
Alcohol: None
Smoothies/juices: Very seldom
Sports drinks/ protein: Protein after every training session
Water? Bottled/ Tap: Both everyday
Brian's own recipe Paleo Pancakes and sugar free jam
What is your favourite recipe?
As a treat, I love my own recipe of Primal/Paleo Pancakes
As a treat, I love my own recipe of Primal/Paleo Pancakes
Do you use supplements?
Yes, I use a high quality fish oil, zinc, magnesium, fibre, glutamine, Vitamin D and Pea protein.
Note: Do not copy any supplement regimes on www.wexfordhealthyeats.com without first consulting a qualified Dietician or Nutritional Therapist.
I use my sponsors www.natures-whey.co.uk for my protein. It’s of an extremely high quality.
Yes, I use a high quality fish oil, zinc, magnesium, fibre, glutamine, Vitamin D and Pea protein.
Note: Do not copy any supplement regimes on www.wexfordhealthyeats.com without first consulting a qualified Dietician or Nutritional Therapist.
I use my sponsors www.natures-whey.co.uk for my protein. It’s of an extremely high quality.
“A lot of people don’t understand the huge importance nutrition plays on body composition but it is usually a result of people being misinformed as to what healthy eating is – such as following the food pyramid or supplementing real food for overpriced products. No matter what your goal is, Health should be the main focus, nourishing your body with natural, unprocessed food that our planet provides us”
Any more advice for Wexford Healthy Eaters?
I think it’s great that websites such as Wexford Healthy Eats now exist to help educate people on better food choices. So many people in Wexford spend their money in gyms, fitness classes, work their asses off but are not getting the results they desire as their nutrition lets them down.
A lot of people don’t understand the huge importance nutrition plays on body composition but it is usually a result of people being misinformed as to what healthy eating is – such as following the food pyramid or supplementing real food for overpriced products. No matter what your goal is, Health should be the main focus, nourishing your body with natural, unprocessed food that our planet provides us.
I think it’s great that websites such as Wexford Healthy Eats now exist to help educate people on better food choices. So many people in Wexford spend their money in gyms, fitness classes, work their asses off but are not getting the results they desire as their nutrition lets them down.
A lot of people don’t understand the huge importance nutrition plays on body composition but it is usually a result of people being misinformed as to what healthy eating is – such as following the food pyramid or supplementing real food for overpriced products. No matter what your goal is, Health should be the main focus, nourishing your body with natural, unprocessed food that our planet provides us.
