Asian Greens Makes: 2 bariatric sides Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 1/2cm fresh ginger, finely shredded 1/2 long red chilli, finely sliced (optional) 1/2 cup broccoli, in even sized small florets 1/4 cup green beans in 1.5cm pieces 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds Method: Heat the sesame oil in the bottom of wok and when hot […]
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Baked Passionfruit Protein Cheesecake Makes: 6 Ingredients: 125g cream cheese 160g Passionfruit YoPro yoghurt 1 egg 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon stevia (optional) 6 teaspoons Passionfruit pulp Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius and place a silicon muffin tray on a baking tray Place the cream cheese, yoghurt, egg, protein powder and stevia in a […]
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PB Protein Cookies Makes: 15 Ingredients: 200g natural smooth peanut butter 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder 1 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips Pinch of salt Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a tray with baking paper Place all ingredients except the milk into a large bowl and mix until well combined […]
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Today is a great day for milestones and achievements!! But before I get to today I want to celebrate my night last night. Jamie and I had an impromptu date night and head out for dinner and a movie. I am officially a cheap date, my order was $7.90 for 3 lamb ribs which I could only fit in one […]
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The bitch is back…..OK OK so I’m not really a bitch but I’M BACKKKKKKK!!! Yesterday was an anxiety filled day for me! A family outing to the beach. Not only was it the little man’s first beach adventure it was also public exposure to me in bathers!! My nerves were on an all time high alert freaking out more than […]
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Today I had my next scheduled appointment with Life Coach/Psychologist as a part of my surgical program. So this means getting ready this morning the wardrobe anxiety went from NORMAL to EXTREME on the spectrum. I have no idea why but whenever I have an appointment at the clinic I get crazy ridiculously sick to my stomach nervous. I was […]
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The fractured toe fog is starting to lift! Yesterday was day 10 post fracture so it was a big event for me, the day I got to attempt real enclosed toe shoes! And I got through the day, I might have been hobble and uncomfortable but I made it 😀 So with the all clear on shoes this morning there […]
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Classic Protein Bliss Balls Makes: 20 Ingredients: 150g pitted dates 1/3 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup raw almonds 1/3 cup walnuts 3 scoops (90g) chocolate protein powder 2/3 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 tablespoon cacao 75ml melted coconut oil 1/4 cup desiccated coconut Method: Place the pitted dates in a heat proof bowl, cover with 2/3 cup […]
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I have been a little bit quiet on the blog front lately. If I am completely honest with myself it’s because I am struggling at the moment. Wednesday last week started like any other Wednesday and had my weekly weigh in. I was absolutely over the moon to finally have a big number appear on the scales. This week – […]
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Apple Wonton Pies Makes: 6 Ingredients: 12 wonton wrappers 3 large apples 1 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil) 1 tablespoon xylitol (or low calorie sweetener of your choice) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon all spice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Method: Peel and core the apples, roughly chopping into the same size pieces Place in a small saucepan […]
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