May 18, 2021
Freedom Adventure 1
Mt Remarkable
One day, Pete had an idea: to incorporate travel with the Freedom Fitness clients and venture to a remote part of South Australia to climb a mountain.
After discussing the idea with the Freedom staff, Freedom Adventure was born with Mt Remarkable being the first of the many adventures to be conquered.
A date was chosen and in no time all the seats were taken up by enthusiastic clients.
With a fresh cup of coffee and one of Silvia’s zucchini slices for breakfast everyone was ready to start the adventure.
The journey took 3.5hrs which included a pit stop in Dublin for Stephanie to administer some emergency acupuncture for Shane’s sinuses. There was plenty of laughter on the trip and with DJ Steph on Spotify everyone had fun.
Standing at the foot of Mt Remarkable with backpacks full of supplies, the Freedom Adventure team were ready to go.
Zina led the way to the summit. Stopping every few km's for hydration we all breathed in the most spectacular views and embraced the serenity of the remote Australian outback and each others company. With a good rhythm and smooth walk everyone made it to the top.
We regrouped for a well deserved rest. A good time to recharge and reflect on the walk and on life itself.
With Stephanie leading the way, Zina in the middle and Pete at the end, everyone tackled the descent.
The rocky trail back was challenging as everyone was getting tired from a long but most enjoyable adventure.
As we reached the bottom of the mountain, Stephanie organised a picturesque spot under a tree ready for the yoga class. With Mt Remarkable as a backdrop and some meditative yoga everyone had time to reflect and stretch into a peaceful state. It was a beautiful and relaxing session in an amazing setting.
With an abundance of catered food Zina made sure everyone was well fed. Then it was time for the bus trip home.
The drive back was relaxing, with everyone exhausted and sharing their experiences.
Danny had taken over entertainment and with a stopover in Pt Wakefield for petrol and some of Tracy’s home-cooked treats we were back in the city by 6pm.
Finally it was time to go home and cherish the beautiful experience we all had.
Stay tuned for the next trip, this won’t be the last.
Ingredients 2 tins sardines (in extra virgin olive oil) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 zucchini, chopped 1 eggplant, diced (optional but great for depth) 1 red capsicum, sliced 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) Salt & pepper 3–4 eggs Fresh parsley or dill Optional: Salmon chunks, prawns, feta cheese, olives
Ingredients For the salmon 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each) 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tsp mirin 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp grated ginger 1 garlic clove, minced For the bowl 1 cup cooked brown rice or sushi rice 1 cup edamame, shelled 1 cup bok choy, chopped 1 medium carrot, julienned 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 green onions, sliced Nori strips (optional) For the dressing 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Ingredients 2 cups broccoli (finely chopped, raw) 2 cups kale (finely chopped, stems removed for best texture) 1 cup broccoli sprouts 200g chicken thigh fillets (trimmed & cooked) ¼ cup almonds (roughly chopped) ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup feta cheese (optional) 2 tbsp red onion (finely diced) Sulforaphane-Boosting Dressing ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp whole mustard seeds OR ½ tsp mustard powder 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp honey (optional) Salt & pepper to taste Method Step one - Cook The Chicken Season and cook thigh fillets until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice. Step two - Chop your greens Finely chop broccoli and kale. Step Three - Activate the sulforaphane Let the chopped broccoli sit for 5–10 minutes before mixing . Step four - Massage the kale Add a pinch of salt and massage for 1–2 minutes until softened. Step five - Combine salad Add broccoli, kale , broccoli sprouts, chicken, almonds, sunflower seeds, feta, and onion. Step six - Make the dressing Whisk everything together until creamy. Step seven - Toss & serve Mix well and let sit 5–10 minutes for best flavour. Nutritional Information & Cooking Times Serves: 2-3 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 - 15 minutes 460 kcal | 20g Fat | 38g Protein | 15g Carbohydrates