As I have said many times, the older you get the more and more difficult it is to shift excess weight that just seems to want to cling to our bodies with every bite you take. I have always been of the belief “You are what you eat” and this clean eating lifestyle is proof of just that.
Keeping your metabolism on point is an important part of weight loss. Starving oneself simply does not cut it in the weight loss journey, as everything you lose by starving, simply comes back two fold.
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What I have learned is the importance of eating regularly keeps the metabolism in check, but in saying that, eating and snacking on the correct foods is all important. Don’t expect to chow down on your favourite fast food restaurant meal and see promising results. The only result you will see is the scale increasing.
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There is nothing boring about clean eating and for those of you who enjoy tinkering in the kitchen, you will find some of the recipes not only challenging but very delicious. One of my all time favourites to make is Salsa. It is such a versatile dish and can be added as a side dish to a number of things. I love to grill chicken and serve with a side of salsa and asparagus. Scrambled eggs scream for a dollop of salsa. Here in the video that follows I show you how to make your own homemade salsa.
The other thing you need to keep happy during the challenge is your sweet tooth. By using fat burning ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, oats, honey, almond or coconut milk, coconut oil and fresh eggs, you can come up with a number of deliciously sweet items that will satisfy any sweet tooth. In last weeks blog I listed the recipe for Fat Burning Blueberry Muffins, here follows two super easy recipes for Peanut Butter Bites and 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
PEANUT BUTTER BITES (No Cooking required)
3 cups oatmeal, 1/4 cup honey, 1 cup natural peanut butter (no Palm Oil please) or Almond Butter, 1/3 cup water. If you would like, you can add one serving of Chocolate Protein Powder but this is optional.
Mix all above ingredients well. Roll into bite size balls. I like to roll mine in cacoa and shredded organic coconut. Makes about 20 balls. Store in an airtight container and serve with a cup of dandelion or green tea.
5 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Cooking Required)
2 mashed banana, 2 cups of porridge oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup cacoa nibs. Mix altogether and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy.
Exercise, meditation and no alcohol have also played important roles on this healthy journey. I have enjoyed daily walks with the dogs and clocking up numerous kilometres every week. My golf has greatly improved as I am playing at every opportunity and walking in nature helps one absorb the beauty around them. Water intake recommended is 3.7 litres daily and although this is not always achievable it’s important you strive towards this goal. 9 more days ahead of me.
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TODAY’S BLOOD PRESSURE WEIGHT
128/87 PULSE 70 (resting) RELEASED 11-1/4LBS
WALKED 81.68km 13.5 litres WATER INTAKE
Looking forward to the next 9 days.
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Mary Joan Calder
Love your blog. You are so very positive.
Thank you so much Carol- please subscribe if you like to see further❤️❤️
I love watching you on this journey!! You give us ladies lots of hope and love. Thanks so much
Thank you so much Angela- I appreciate that more than you know❤️
Thank you Angela❤️❤️
Hi Mary Joan,
I thought I was already subscribed but I guess not. Well, just more Mary Joan for me from now on. I am loving the challenge this time round. Seem to have hit it on the right mindset and I feel very “all-in”.
The ladies in our group are just so great. I think it must have something to do with doing it in Januar when we all feel gung ho about resolutions.
I still miss you though.
Thank you Clara- so glad you subscribed – yes we are so very gung ho- feeling good❤️❤️❤️
Love , love watching your videos !!!
Thank you Renata❤️❤️
Love your energy! It’s contaigous.
Love your videos during the challenge!
Thank you Kathy❤️❤️
I LOVE YOU GIRL I CANT WAIT TO OPEN MY IPAD DAILY TO SEEWHAT YOU POSTED. LOVED THE HULA HOOP
Thanks so much Kim❤️
Mary I love your videos on the 30 day challenge and enjoy hearing how you enjoyed the recipes too! Very inspirational!
Thank you Holly❤️❤️
It’s such a treat to watch your videos and share your cooking experience while learning valuable cooking skills. I love that you talk vodka and wine too…you’re just like all of us – but few probably have as much fun! Thank you.
Teresa thank you very much- oh yes- vodka and wine often feature 🤪🤪🤪
Mary, I’ve appreciated your videos, recipes & photos. I’ll be following your blog.
I enjoy hosting tea parties. If u have any ideas for finger foods that are clean eating &/or gluten free, I am very interested.
I enjoy cooking very much. I especially enjoy different ethnic dishes.
Enjoy your day! 😎
I love your videos and your blog . I just finished the 30 day challenge and joined fit rise . Hope to see you at the fit rise convention in October !
Mary Ann
Love your positive attitude and spirit!
Loving your posts Mary
Keep it going 👌❤️
Thank you Jane❤️❤️