Looking for an easy post-Christmas workout to work off what you've put in over the break? This one is a beauty, and is sure to create some "muscle awareness"! Set your stop watch and complete 6 repetitions of the following exercises as quickly as you can. 10 burpees50 high knee skips10 squats10 situps with your legs straight out in front of you, and flat on the … [Read more...] about No timer needed workout
Body & Identity
Meal planning is key
As I continue on my 8 week shred, I need to make sure I plan, and Sunday nights are the best time (for me) to kick my week off to a good start! Here's what my Monday is going to look like: Breakfast: Overnight oats with banana Snack: Hard boiled egg and some grapes Lunch: Rice paper rolls with chicken Dinner: Healthy meatloaf with steamed vegetables It's often … [Read more...] about Meal planning is key
Craving chocolate? It IS possible to eat chocolate AND still be eating clean!
So... what do you do when you're in week 1 of your JPT program and you're craving chocolate? You could always go and buy some chocolate, but that will undo all of the good you've done, right? So last night I attempted to make some healthy, clean coconut rough, and this pic is the result! Looks good huh? My daughter tried a little and when I asked her if she liked it, … [Read more...] about Craving chocolate? It IS possible to eat chocolate AND still be eating clean!
Making better food choices
I'm not sure if you realise, but our diet makes up about 70% of our success (or lack of) when it comes to losing fat. I don't know about you, but I love food. I love tasty food. I love potatoes. I love junky type snack foods! I don't really like fruit all that much, but I do love my protein and I love veggies. So that's a start! One thing I've not done well is to meal … [Read more...] about Making better food choices
Fit Yummy Mummy Team Challenge
Wow, it's been some time since I last posted and I have to say, things are not looking pretty with me right now. I had a pretty tough year last week, mostly brought about by the birth control pill I'd been taking (if you're taking Yaz or Yasmin, please stop taking it NOW!), and when my relationship ended, I kind of lost motivation to keep working out and eating … [Read more...] about Fit Yummy Mummy Team Challenge