DANETTE MAY’S 30 DAY CHALLENGE – DAY 14 – HAVE I FALLEN OFF THE WAGON YET??

The answer to that,  is a big fat NO!  Two weeks now clocked up on the 30 day challenge,  14 days of clean eating and how do I feel? Fantastic.  The release in weight is not as much as I would like, but the older you get, it does get more difficult.   I am pleased however, with the results so far.

My skin is shiny and more vibrant, hair is gleaming and my jeans fit with no muffin top!  Speaking of muffins, I would like to share the Fat-Burning Blueberry Muffin recipe with you.   This recipe is a great breakfast treat or enjoy with a cup of dandelion tea which I have become to love the taste of.

Fat Burning Blueberry Muffins  (Muffins that won’t give you the muffin top)

Preheat oven to 350F 180C or Gas Mark 4         Makes 12

3 eggs, 1 cup almond butter, 1 cup group almonds, 1/2 cup honey, 3/4 cup blueberries, 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, 1/3 cup shredded organic unsweetened coconut, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. sea salt and cinnamon (optional)

 

Whisk eggs in a large bowl until colour of butter, add ground almonds, blend, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Use muffin liners inside your muffin tin – fill 12 cases top with some more shredded coconut and/or chai seeds.    Then bake for 15/20 minutes.

Cool then enjoy with a cup of dandelion or green tea.

During Day 8 through to 11, if you have been weighing yourself regularly, you will be sorely disappointed.  During this period my weight did not alter much on the scales, that is why it is important to discard them.  At this stage discouragement does set in and that large glass of wine seems to be looming in my vision.  Don’t go getting negative.  This plan works but don’t fall astray at this point.  Good things are about to happen.  My advice at this point is, STAY POSITIVE, and let any negative feelings dissipate.

My clothes started to feel more comfortable, any bloating I had was alleviated, I have more energy and accomplish much more throughout the day.

I walked with my dogs this week 107,188 steps which equates to                   81.89 kilometres.  An improvement on last weeks by about 10KM.

 

 

 

 

I’m moving into the third week in a very positive frame of mind.  There is only one thing I have found difficult and I know others do to, is drinking 3.7 litres of water everyday.   You have to plan your day around that one for the obvious reasons.

 

Other than that, I’m on track and welcome the forthcoming week.

TODAY’S BLOOD PRESSURE                           WEIGHT

 137/82   PULSE 76 (resting)                    RELEASED 9-1/4LBS.

Looking forward to the next 7 days.

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Mary Joan Calder