My Story
When I was in high school in Adelaide, I struggled with the subject English – writing was not one of my strengths. My parents kindly hired a tutor. When I told my English teacher that I was receiving tutoring, she cruelly responded by saying that she believed it was “too late” for me to improve my grammar. I was unaware back then that I was actually dyslexic. Fortunately I didn’t listen to my teacher’s negative comments and I continued to see a tutor.
Fast-forward many years – when I published my first cookbook “Good Food – Good Life” in 2007, I sent a copy to my former English teacher and wrote a personal note: “See it’s never too late. Happy Cooking! Rocco.”
We all have our own hurdles to overcome, but with persistence and surrounding yourself with people who support you, anything is possible if you choose to put the effort in.
High school for me was not the most pleasant place or time of my life. I was bullied from the morning till the end of the school day and received little support from my teachers. I had two choices: either sit around feeling sorry for myself, or get motivated and find my passion. I chose the second option and have never looked back. Fitness and healthy cooking helped me to focus on feeling good.
We all have our different stories, and we all cope with our challenges differently. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but one thing I know is that we all want to feel good about ourselves inside and out. In mastering anything new, the journey always starts with practice.
Once you start looking after your mind and body, you can take control of your own happiness.
By Rocco Sorace
/ May 17, 2022
Motivation and Rituals
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By Rocco Sorace
/ March 1, 2022
Rocco's vegan low sugar sweet mousse yummy This healthy chocolate mousse recipe calls for a few ingredients that you may...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ February 10, 2022
Keto friendly Rocco's Goji Protein Balls approx. 85 Calorie per ball. Mix in a bowl1/2 cup cacao1/4 of water 2 cup of almond meal1/4...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ January 25, 2022
These yummy burgers are my fabulous bean recipe– spicy, black and kidney bean and Chickpea patties, that aren’t...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ January 20, 2022
Being the first meal that enters our bodies, it is essential that we have a nutrient-dense breakfast that will fuel...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ January 4, 2022
Zucchini Patties recipe by Rocco Sorace. Try this zucchini patties recipe! They are low carb, and quick and easy to...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ January 4, 2022
Rocco Sorace Interview on Fitness Pilates Download Rocco's Fitness Pilates: Intermediate Workout & Fitness Pilates: Advanced DVD Based in Melbourne,...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ January 1, 2022
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Baked Crispy Sweet Potatoes Fries Are you looking for a crispy sweet potato fries recipe...
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/ September 22, 2021
Roccoband Kit 3 resistance band with handles Photography by Giorgia Maselli Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses...
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/ September 13, 2021
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By Rocco Sorace
/ October 16, 2020
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By Rocco Sorace
/ October 2, 2020
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By Rocco Sorace
/ September 29, 2020
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By Rocco Sorace
/ September 4, 2020
The right posture to sit in while working from home ... Bad posture puts stress on the spine, muscles and bones, causing pain and weakness. CLICK LINK...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ August 10, 2020
INGREDIENTS 400g of two different varieties of mushrooms, finely dice 1 onion, thickly sliced 1 medium shredded carrot, peeled...
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/ July 22, 2020
NEW TIMEABLE! Let’s talk about your inner wellness. Workplace wellbeing should probably be top of the pile not the bottom...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ July 14, 2020
Body Benefits of Yogalates Working with your own limits is at the heart of Yogalates, everyone has different strengths and...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ June 29, 2020
Been overindulging in ISO? Have you been over eating and drinking ? Well it's what my partner and I have...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ May 26, 2020
Ingredients 1 pack SlendierSlim angel hair pasta 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil1 brown onion, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed 1...
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By Rocco Sorace
/ April 21, 2020
I'm here for you:) I'm here for you. Happy Training Rocco Social distancing or self-isolating continues. Here are some tips for...
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