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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Protein Pancake Makes: 2 Ingredients: 1 egg white 2 tablespoons milk 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoons almond meal 1 teaspoon baking powder Method: Whisk the egg white until light, fluffy and aerated Add the remaining ingredients and fold through until just combined Allow to sit for 5 minutes and the quickly stir again Place half of the […]
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As 2017 comes to a close I am reflecting on the year that has been! The last year I have been in my sleeve cocoon, adjusting to my new world, changing and improving my life one day at a time! I have previously posted celebrating my journey so far so I don’t feel like I need to re-write it again. […]
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Protein Brownie Makes: 3 Ingredients: 12 squares sugar free dark chocolate (approx 45g) 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil 1 egg yolk 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon coconut flour 3 tablespoons milk Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius and gently spray 3 wells of a silicon mini loaf tray Break the chocolate up into squares and […]
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For Christmas yesterday my Mum gave me a pack of gratitude cards. So every Tuesday I am going to draw a random card from the deck and share it with everyone. “Describe something beautiful around you?” This one is super easy! I have 2 answers! The first is the most remarkable human being I have ever had the pleasure of […]
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Today is Christmas Day. I am not a religious person so I don’t celebrate the religious beliefs of Christmas but I believe that Christmas is a time of giving and a time of appreciation all of those amazing people in your life! Today I have had an amazing day. I have seen my family, Jamie’s family (my extended family) and […]
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Today will be my last daily journal entry. I promised myself that I would do a daily post for 365 days to openly and transparently document my progress, my victories, my results, my challenges, my melt downs and anything else that was thrown at me. I have now concluded my 365 days so as I transition into year 2 I […]
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