Fit Foods and Fakeaways: 2021's new healthy cookbook by Courtney Black

What’s inside this practical cookbook

Drawing on her own fitness journey, Courtney Black teaches you how to develop a healthy relationship with food while cooking at home. You’ll discover simple, delicious recipes designed to nourish your energy for workouts, school runs, and everyday life. The collection emphasizes balance, so you can still enjoy favourite meals—without guilt. Learn to transform everyday favourites into nutritious “fakeaways” that rival takeaways in taste, from juicy burgers to crispy fried chicken, all crafted with real ingredients and budget-friendly ideas. The book also includes family-friendly options and plant-based recipes, ensuring there’s something appealing for everyone at the table.

Key features and benefits

• Balanced, non-diet approach: fuel your body with the right foods and embrace a positive fitness mindset.
• Fakeaway recipes: recreate your favourite meals at home—burgers, fried chicken, and more—without the takeout price tag.
• Family-friendly selection: meals that please both kids and adults, making healthy living easier for the whole household.
• Plant-based options included: a range of recipes that support a varied, nourishing diet.
• Practical guidance from a trusted voice: Courtney shares what she learned on her own journey to happier, healthier living.
• Durable hardcover edition: designed for busy kitchens and everyday use, built to last.

About the author

Courtney Black is a renowned fitness influencer and personal trainer with a loyal following on Instagram of over 717k. She speaks candidly about overcoming eating disorders in her teens and now helps others build a positive relationship with food and fitness. The Pocket PT is her first book, and she continues to inspire families and individuals to pursue healthy, enjoyable lifestyles.

This book is ideal for parents looking to fuel growing kids, teachers planning classroom reading and nutrition activities, or anyone seeking a practical, enjoyable path to healthier eating. Whether you’re starting a new fitness journey, supporting a family’s wellness goals, or simply wanting tasty meals that don’t derail your nutrition, Fit Foods and Fakeaways offers a trustworthy, delicious toolkit. It’s more than a cookbook—it’s a lifestyle resource that makes healthy living approachable, affordable, and fun, a timeless addition to any book collection.