2015

Hello and Happy New Year!

I've already made my new years resolutions to be happier, healthier and post more on this blog!

And although this Christmas season has been extremely busy with stuffing food in, I don't actually feel so bad for it.

I decided before Christmas that I wouldn't feel guilty for what I would be drinking or eating, as I had worked had before and I would work even harder afterwards. I read an interesting article on this, by a guy called Charles Poliquin, who is known to be one of the worlds most successful strength coaches. Where he pretty much just says "F*ck It! Eat what you want." So I did!

http://www.strengthsensei.com/dealing-with-holiday-food-treats-and-guilt/

Anyway, for Christmas I received a Nutribullet. Almost like a smoothie/juice maker but with an extraction tool rather than a blender. This apparently gives you more nutrients, rather than having them sucked out. I have stuffed spinach, kale, ginger, coconut water, cashews, bananas, pineapple, almonds, raspberries in it, and one benefit I see already is the quality in my skin is getting better. 

I defintily do not believe in a diet where you drink purely juice to 'detox' yourself. I believe your body naturally detox's itself and you won't get enough protien/fats/carbs in your diet! But its so tasty to have as an added nutrient-filled snack, or along side some eggs in the morning or a quick pick-up if your in a rush! It is also going to be amazing as a mini-foodprocessor for my nut butters, dressings and maybe even some soups recipes!

I also found lots of different ways to have leftover turkey and ham but admitingly I was too busy stuffing my face to bother taking photos and blogging them!
One recipe I did manage to get a snap of, was my 'Turkey Bacon Cranberry Christmas Salad' which was delicious! (Very easy to make too) All I did was fry up some chopped bacon. Shredded some little gem lettuces and rocket leaves, sprinkled across some cold leftover turkey adding the bacon on top. I then fried some tomatoes in coconut oil and some whole grain mustard, added those onto the salad. Topping with a heap of mayonnaise and cranberry sauce! It hit the spot, and was something a little different then turkey curry or bubble and squeak! 

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I also was one of those sad strange people who decided to be in the gym on christmas eve and the day after boxing day. I still don't know why. But my training is coming along well and I feeling much more confident in the gym. I still don't see many girls in the weight section! (all the huffing-screaming men throwing weights about scaring them off I presume, they aren't that scary really!) My boyfriend, Edd, having time off from work, means we have been able to go together more. He is showing me a lot more different workouts which is building my confidence up. I can also start to see changes now, small ones but I'm getting there! Be happy with what you have, while you are working on what you want! I can also now squat a little more than my own body weight, 53kg, for 8 reps! Yay!

(I got to anytime fitness, best gym I have been in, and open 24/7! http://www.anytimefitness.co.uk)

Back to university work now before going home to celebrate my 21st Birthday! Where I will be going to the Wild Food Cafe in London, which is full of lots of raw amazing food, I'll be sure to post some pictures for you! 

I hope that this year is a good one for you all, and especially a happy one! I feel that 2015 is going to be a very healthy year!

I will be using this blog not only to put recipes up, but to keep me motivated and track my process. I hope you enjoy reading either way!

MB

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