Chunky Steak and Bacon Won-Pie Makes: 12 Ingredients: 24 wonton wrappers 250g porterhouse steak, diced 150g bacon, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 onion, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1/2 celery stalk, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely diced 2 springs fresh rosemary 2 beef stock cubes 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup water 2 (60g) pure protein
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Lemon Tarts  Makes: 9 Ingredients: 9 wonton wrappers 2 large lemons, zest and juice 1 (30g) scoop pure protein powder 1/4 cup xylitol* 2 eggs 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius Lightly spray a silicon muffin tray and lime 9 wells with a wonton wrappers Lightly spray the
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Lemon Curd Mini Cheesecakes Makes: 12 Mini Cheesecakes & 4 mousse cups Base Ingredients:  1/2 cup almond meal 1 (30g) scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon xylitol 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Lemon Curd Mousse Ingredients: 1 full portion of C4K Kitchen’s Protein Lemon Curd 300ml heavy cream 3 teaspoons gelatine 125g extra light cream cheese
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Pasta Salad Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pasta of your choice 1 1/2 cups steamed carrots, corn and peas  1 can condensed tomato soup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Apple cider or white vinegar  Method:  Place all ingredients into a bowl and combine well Recipe Notes:  Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of
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Chicken Thai Green Curry  Serves; 4 or 10 bariatric portions Ingredients: 1/2 portion of C4K Kitchen’s Thai Green Curry Paste 1/2 leek, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced  2 teaspoons sesame oil 600g chicken breast or thighs, diced 1 can (400ml) light coconut cream  1 cup chicken stock 
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Today I traveled back to Adelaide from Mum’s place.   Because I knew my arse was going to be parked in the chair for multiple hours, I got up this morning and did a 5km walk enjoying the beautiful scenery before back to city walks. Just in case a standard walk wasn’t enough for me
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This morning I had a conversation on the December sleeve Facebook group about the mental side of the crazy weight loss journey I am on.  The conversation has sat with me all day and made me think about the darker side of bariatric surgery that people don’t openly discuss and isn’t really something that you
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I had a really interesting and reflective day.  I no longer hide my surgery decision and happy to openly share with whoever will listen.  I am very surprised that I have only had support and accolades for making such a huge decision.  I have had no doubters or people judging me.  I am not sure
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This morning I spent nearly 4 hours in the car.  I tried to make sure I had enough fluids while driving.  I know I also struggle when I drive long distances as I’m a snacker in this situation.  Today I made an effort to limit the snacking instead I had my water and a little
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Today I had lunch at the pub with my Aunty, Uncle and cousin.  I am so lucky and grateful to be surrounded by supportive people who are engaged and interesting in how I am going. I know being the gorgeous slim ladies that they are they may not fully understand but I am over the
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