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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

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DANETTE MAY’S 30 DAY CHALLENGE – YES, I HAVE REACHED DAY 7

 

Je suis arrive – DAY 7 of the Danette May clean eating challenge !!

What can I say, except the second time around has been much easier for me.  I have reached Day 7 with no real dramas.  The 3 day detox I embraced and welcomed this time.  After abusing my body during the festive season with  copious amounts of alcoholic refreshments, it was time to stop the train and change stations.  So instead of running of into the woods like a frightened rabbit I opened my mind and said, bring it on.  I’m  pleased to report that I did not suffer headaches, or nausea, or food pangs this time,  and all in all,  a pretty easy 3 days of it.  

During this 7 Day period I included in my detox and clean eating plan,  my daily mediations and pleasant stretching pilates.  A workout does not have to be strenuous to be effective.  I’m pleased to report during this week I have also covered over 90,000 steps which equates to 70km. Thats a lot of ground to cover in one week on foot.  Having 3 dogs does assist this figure as I do take them for long morning walks most mornings.

It was wonderful to taste a little food on Day 2 when Quinoa (pronounced KeenWah) was introduced with Kale.  The Apple Cider Vinegar and Cumin drizzle made it very tasty.  I admit to adding some fresh red chilli, mango and organic shredded coconut to the dish, if nothing else, to make it look it bit more attractive to eat – it was delicious.

 

I’ve become a bit of a dab hand at making smoothies – Fired Up Metabolism, Wake Me Up & Shrink Me Down, Detox Pina Colada, Green Goddess, to name but a few, each having a different purpose.  The only one I didn’t care for too much,  but drank it anyway with my eyes tightly clenched while holding my breath,  was the Fired Up Metabolism smoothie.  Oh my, give me liver and onions before I would like to taste  this again.  Perhaps it was the cacoa, but I just had to force this one down kicking and screaming.

Moving into Day 4 is always exciting because the menus open up into a new food world you perhaps didn’t know existed.  Hummus Beet Wraps, Turkey Bacon & Bok Choy Salad,  Egg Omelettes, Oatmeal (or Porridge as we call it here in Scotland), Lemon infused Salmon, Ginger Chicken and more smoothies of course, all of which were delicious and awakened your palate.

I loved starting each morning and ending the evening  with a cup of warm lemon water (one freshly squeezed lemon into a cup of warm water) and add 1 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar (try Braggs which has “The Mother”).  ACV with Mother is unrefined ACV that contains beneficial bacteria and acetic acid, making it good for digestion and has a number of other benefits.   I also now enjoy a cup of Dandelion Tea, which contains vitamins A, C and D, and significant amounts of zinc, iron, magnesium and potassium.  It helps alleviate bloating, diabetes and liver dysfunction.

TODAY’S BLOOD PRESSURE                           WEIGHT

 135/89   PULSE 63 (resting)                    RELEASED 8 LBS.

Looking forward to the next 7 days.

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Mary Joan Calder