Energy plus today and boy oh boy did I put it to good use! Started the day at the gym doing both weights and cardio burning off a cheeky 800 calories. I was a bit sluggish to start after having nearly a full week off at the gym but pushed through, increased my weights on all the equipment and increased […]
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Brazilian Chicken Curry Makes: 4 serves or 12 bariatric serves Ingredients: 600g chicken breast, evenly diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional) 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely diced 1cm freshly ginger, grated 1 fresh long green chilli, finely […]
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Today I want to talk and reflect upon something that has been a critical part of my success so far……strong support networks! These support networks for me come from many places and I want to take a bit of time to stop, discuss and most importantly acknowledge all of my support networks! Firstly to two of my three biggest supports!! […]
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The intensity of the last week has taken its toll on me and once again I am beyond stuffed and once again not going to the gym. My brain is telling my this fat isn’t going to move itself but my body is telling me it’s time to rest and be kind to my body! Today was a big day […]
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It’s weigh in Wednesday again, I know I say this every week but it really does come around so quickly every week! The last week has not been great for me as the little guy has been very unsettled which has severely effected his sleep. Instead of waking every night for an hour he’s been waking multiple times for at […]
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First official day of the school holidays since yesterday was a public holiday. Being my regular Tuesday off I was home with the little guy and I also looked after our closest friends little guy today too. They had a great day together but it was hard work. Somehow I still managed to cook 3 dinner, pack 3 lunchboxes for […]
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Last night was another brutal night with the little guy who decided that last night party time went from 12.30-6am. Started my days with 3 hours and 48 minutes sleep and a double shot protein iced coffee. The day started pretty sluggish and it took me a while to get going but managed to drag myself to the gym reluctantly […]
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Protein Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti Makes: 22 slices Ingredients: 4 egg whites 3 scoops (90g) vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup stevia (or low calorie sweetener of your choice) 3/4 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pistachio kernels 1 tablespoon milk Method: Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius and prepare a loaf tin by spraying with cooking […]
Read moreWow….it’s October already, this year has gone so ridiculously quickly! Today was another rough one with the little guy. I am convinced he must be coming down with something! Most kids when they are crook get lethargic and just curl up and want to rest……my cherub grows horns, drinks a carton of red bull (not literally – figuratively) and turns […]
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Baked Chocolate Protein Cheesecake Makes: 8 portions Ingredients: 200g cream cheese 1/4 cup natural yoghurt 1 espresso shot 1 egg 2 scoops (60g) chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon cacao 3 teaspoons stevia (or sweetener of your choice) Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius and lightly spray two mini springform pans with cooking spray Place all ingredients into a […]
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