paul roberts
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Who is he?
Paul Roberts is a well known Strongman in Wexford. He is also a qualified NCEF fitness instructor since 1995. What is his Wexford link? Paul is from old Ross, Wexford. He trains in Wexford. Where can you find him? Facebook: Paul Roberts Don't forget to like Wexford Healthy Eats on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming interviews with more Wexford people! |
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THE INTERVIEW september 2014
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Describe your lifestyle:
Describe your diet in a few words. Balanced high protein with higher fat than normal, average carbs. How do you relax? A good movie How well do you sleep & how for long? Sleep good. Average between 6 -7.5 hours a night. |
"I detox regularly without going over-board, always ensuring alkaline foods is a high content/ presence in my diet."
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Describe your training:
I train 5 days a week which includes 1-2 days event training for Strongman competitions. Sessions range from 50 minutes - 2 hours. Does your diet fit into one of our stereotypes? If so, which one? If not, what would you brand it as?
No. Diet varies more to lean muscle gain and physical appearance. |
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Have you followed any diets or detox in the past?
If so, which one? Elaborate
I detox regularly without going over-board, always ensuring alkaline foods is a high content/ presence in my diet.
If so, which one? Elaborate
I detox regularly without going over-board, always ensuring alkaline foods is a high content/ presence in my diet.
Where do you buy your food in Wexford?
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Londis in the Faythe & Pettits Supervalu
Where do you buy your meat?
Doyles butcher in Bridgetown
Where do you buy your fish?
Kilmore
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Fresh vegetables from Pettits SuperValu
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores? Which one? What do you buy?
Yes, Rainbow Wholefoods, Wexford
Of all of these shops, which is your favourite (or favourites)?
Doyles butcher in Bridgetown
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
Whitford House Hotel carvery is a regular for me. With young kids we don't get to dine out.
Do you grow any of your own vegetables, fruit or herbs?
Yes. We grow:
- Onions
- Cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Strawberies
- Green beans
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Londis in the Faythe & Pettits Supervalu
Where do you buy your meat?
Doyles butcher in Bridgetown
Where do you buy your fish?
Kilmore
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Fresh vegetables from Pettits SuperValu
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores? Which one? What do you buy?
Yes, Rainbow Wholefoods, Wexford
Of all of these shops, which is your favourite (or favourites)?
Doyles butcher in Bridgetown
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
Whitford House Hotel carvery is a regular for me. With young kids we don't get to dine out.
Do you grow any of your own vegetables, fruit or herbs?
Yes. We grow:
- Onions
- Cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Strawberies
- Green beans
Do you look for any particular standards when selecting food?
My food standards are very high. I like to buy local & I like to buy meat from the butchers. I get free-range eggs from my mother-in-law. I get vegetables from my own vegetable patch.
Do you buy what’s on special offer?
No.
Do you buy organic vegetables?
I get vegetables from my own vegetable patch & from Pettits Supervalu.
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
I buy meat from the butchers.
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market?
I like to buy local. I get free-range eggs from my mother-in-law.
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
Yes.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Yes.
My food standards are very high. I like to buy local & I like to buy meat from the butchers. I get free-range eggs from my mother-in-law. I get vegetables from my own vegetable patch.
Do you buy what’s on special offer?
No.
Do you buy organic vegetables?
I get vegetables from my own vegetable patch & from Pettits Supervalu.
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
I buy meat from the butchers.
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market?
I like to buy local. I get free-range eggs from my mother-in-law.
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
Yes.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Yes.
"My food standards are very high. I like to buy local and I like to buy meat from the butchers. I get free-range eggs from my mother-in-law & I get vegetables from my own vegetable patch."
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What do you eat in a typical day?
Breakfast: Do you always eat breakfast or sometimes skip it? I always eat breakfast. What is your favourite breakfast? Egg whites + Porridge + Protein Shake What is your go-to everyday breakfast? 14 egg whites scrambled. 1 bowl of porridge mixed with protein shake. |
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Lunch:
Do you pre-pack a lunch/ eat it at home/ buy it somewhere? My wife cooks my lunch. Otherwise, I go to Whitford House Hotel. Do you prepare it- or someone else in your house My wife. Describe it. It varies: - Chicken stir-fry + rice - Shepard's Pie + Salad - Chicken casserole |
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Evening meal:
Do you cook (or someone else in the house) or buy it? I cook it myself. Describe it. 3 x Chicken breasts + Salad + Raw Vegetables Is it fresh whole foods/ boxed microwave foods/ jarred sauces etc. Always fresh. If you eat it out- where? N/A |
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Snacks:
What do you snack on? Nuts, Dark chocolate, Protein bars & Protein shakes Where do you buy your snacks from? Pettits SuperValu & Aldi How often do you snack? Twice a day |
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The food in your meals (Quick answers):
How often do you eat the following? The food in your meals: Red meat Twice a day Poultry Twice a day Fish Twice a week Cereal Only oats- daily Soup Rarely Fruit Everyday, apple / banana Vegetables Everyday (mixed) Salads Everyday (mixed) Potatoes Twice a week Bread Daily: 1 slice of brown bread with eggs Rice/quinoa Everyday Nuts Everyday: Almonds Sandwiches etc Daily: 1 x wrap (Ham salad, no mayo) Sweets/ Cakes/ Puddings None Crisps None Take away food Once a month Deli food Daily- my wrap from Rocklands (Ham salad, no mayo in a wrap) Restaurant Whitford carvery sometimes. Tea Rarely Alcohol Never Smoothies Rarely Protein Daily 2-3 protein shakes Water Every hour - filtered water Other No |
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What is your favourite recipe?
My wife's Shepards Pie (non-dairy) |
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What supplements do you use, if any:
Yes, I use: -Protein powder -Fish Oils -Calcium -Glutamine -Vitamin C -Veg/ Mineral drink I buy all of my supplements online from Rainbow Wholefoods. |
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Note: Do not copy any supplement regimes on www.wexfordhealthyeats.com without first consulting a qualified Dietitian or Nutritional Therapist.
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Anything to add?
Just a general comment about why a lot of illness in Ireland can be easily corrected: - Drop sugar and associated foods and go back to basic foods. - Eat far more salads - Eat large fulfilling meals that are of it's original state. Schools must start teaching nutrition and cooking classes from the age of 6 now- If not the HSE will cost another 30% more to run in 10 years time. |
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