Steps, steps and moreeeeeee steps today. I was intending to go to the gym this morning but instead Mum and I decided to go for a walk with Lachlan. Off we went to the “Vines to Coast” tracks as I knew there were some playground stop off along the way. It really is such a beautiful walk that doesn’t even […]
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Today marks 12 marks since I first started this crazy journey. This day last year was the day I had my first appointment with Lilian and I remember it was like yesterday…… I was so excited and full of hope about starting this new and exciting process going into my first appointment, with my Mum in tow for moral support. […]
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Apricot Chicken Sausage Rolls Makes: 28 portions Ingredients: 3 1/2 mountain bread wraps 150g dried apricots 500g chicken mince 1 small onion, finely diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 150g sweet potato, grated 1 egg 1/2 packet French Onion Soup mix 3 scoops (90g) pure protein powder Method: Place the dried apricots in a heat […]
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Today I had to take a day off work as it was the only day I couldn’t get child care for school holidays and I had a lovely day!! Started the day off with baking a batch of protein Enriched apricot chicken sausage rolls! Nom nom nom Lachlan and I then head off to the gym. He had fun in […]
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Weigh in Wednesday. This week I was expecting a gain after my only real exercise in the last week being a small gym session on Saturday and the ridiculous playground on Sunday. I also know that my food choices in the last week have not been as wise as they should be and I have been recklessly snacking for the […]
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Short and sweet one today! I caught up with a dear friend who I haven’t seen for probably at least 6 months. I think she was gob smacked with how I am looking and she was so full of compliments, pride and encouragement of how far I have come and how much I have achieved. It’s so nice to hear […]
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Baked Custard Tarts Makes: 9 Ingredients: 9 wonton wrapper 4 egg yolks 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 100ml cold skim milk 1 tablespoon low calorie sweetener 250ml warm skim milk 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius Prepare 9 muffin wells by spraying with cooking spray and lining each well […]
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Passionfruit Peach Breakfast Smoothie Makes: 1 serve Ingredients: 1/4 cup rolled oats 100g Passionfruit Chobani yoghurt 1/4 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 scoop (15g) vanilla protein powder Method: Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth Serve immediately Nutritional Value per serve: Calories: 271 Total fat: 1.4g Total carbohydrates: 35g […]
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Today I have ouchies!! I’m so very surprised I’m not stiff and sore after my ridiculous antics of yesterday but I have pulled up really quiet well with the exception of one issue……this is an issue that only those with extreme weight loss would understand! EXCESS SKIN. No, I am not just talking about loose skin that is a bit […]
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Today I was so out of my comfort zone it wasn’t funny! I went to ridiculous playground! What is ridiculous playground? It’s an adult sized playground full of giant adult sized inflatable obstacle and slides etc. Driving there I felt nauseous with nerves and nearly wanted to chicken out completely and no even go! BUT I pushed through the anxiety […]
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