Thursday, 15 November 2012

BOO! I'm back! It's time to refocus and get a riggle on

Hey there!!!! thanks for all your lovely comments. YOU ROCK! I love reading and replying back to you so here I am only 2 days later from my last post! Told you! The more comments I get, the more posts from me. Nah! Kidding, I'll keep posting when I can, so you too keep making comments!

These last few days, have been a blur. I cannot believe it's Friday tomorrow!!! WTH? Don't get me wrong, I am super excited as we get closer to Christmas, such a special time with family and friends. Also looking forward to all the social catch ups, so I'd like to thank all my babysitters in advance for taking care of our babies. Muah!

Exercise has been a little shady, even though my workouts feel like they're happening ALL DAY running after the kids, errands, house work etc...however I do miss that glitter that beads off me! Ha! Just thought I'd make you laugh! On a serious note, I need to get a riggle on! Yes, as it's beginning to jiggle. Amazing how your body works. Don't do anything and it goes back to how it was. Workout and it tones and firms up. Funny that! ;-)

Running is on my agenda this weekend, I am challenging myself to run up Mt Buninyong with our running group. This is a map of the area,  I am yet to find out the exact course but this will give you an idea of the terrain. I'll attempt the 7.5km run as the 12km run is pretty much up a steep incline up the highway and I have been told by many to take things easy.

1. it's my first "long" run since Run Ballarat

2. I get severe stitches!

I am still very new to running, or rather slack! So I need to get back on track if I want to train for half a marathon next May!

Breakfast
Strawberry and kiwi oats with walnuts





Morning snack
Hummus dip with veggie sticks

Lunch
Ham, egg & feta submarines served with cherry tomatoes



The kids were gorgeous today as they made their own sandwiches, so it was cute to watch the ingredients they were getting out of the fridge. 

Afternoon snack
Anzac biscuits from the best healthy chef Teresa Cutter

Anzac biscuits



This recipe is super easy and so quick. I always have these ingredients in my cupboard. If you have a blender, you are set in 3 minutes!!!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (175g/6oz) rolled oats
1/2 cup (40g/1 1/2 oz) desiccated coconut
1/2 cup (60 g / 2  1/4 oz) flaked or chopped almonds
2 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 tablespoon water





Method
Combine oats, coconut and almonds into a food processor.
Add the oil, honey and vanilla.
Turn on the food processor and mix well for about 30 seconds or until combined.
Add the water and process again. The addition of water will help the cookie mixture stick together.
Form into 20 small cookies and place onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
Flatten down with enough room around each cookie.
Bake for 20 -30 minutes in a low 150 C (300 F)  oven. or until golden brown.
Cool completely before eating and enjoy.
Makes 20 delicious Anzac cookies
Store in an airtight container for 5 days.


Super quick and easy! We did this as our activity and the kids were even rolling them into snakes and snail forms. They didn't look that pretty, so I took only their circle shapes!

Today was Mietta's orientation for 3 year old Kinda next year. WOWZA! Time is flying by. She had a good time although, I know there will be tears next year when it's time to say goodbye and Mummy not playing with her at Kinda. Here she is enjoying some play time which will be her second home next year. 3 times per week for 2.5hrs. Enjoy honey.


Wishing you all a fabulous weekend, I'll be jetting down the beach tomorrow so stay tuned on Instagram or Facebook until I return back here to update you all. Much love &....

Xx Dani

8 comments :

  1. Thanks for the recipe, those cookies look delicious! I've never really made 'small cookies', only cakes and muffins, so I think I'll give it a try, because they don't look to be as much work as some other cookie recipes (lazy chef, haha). Happy running! I recently (as ... on Sunday) got back on my bicycle after a long while and I'm loving it - loving summer in general!!

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    1. How are you Hanelle??? Thank you soo much for coming past and please let me know how you go with these cookies, they're the best!!! Hope you managed to get on your bike!!!! XXDani

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  2. Oooh! Good luck with the kindy goodbyes! Dan starts 4 year old kindy next year, and after being 100% of the time with me for the past 6 months, I'm dreading that part of it.
    Those ANZACs look fantastic! I think I'll have to try those, maybe tomorrow :-D
    Love reading your blog Dani! Thanks for writing it and doing all those awesome pics!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by, I feel terrible I haven't left you comments on your blog. YOURS IS SENSATIONAL!! I've even been absent from the club as well, so I must make more time with my virtual bests!!! Let me know if you end up making those Anzacs! We love them xxDani

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  3. Oh Dani, Eddy begins 3yr old kindy next year, he's been waiting patiently for his turn. The girls will be starting prep! I'm going to be one teary mumma! Your litle Mietta is such a sweetheart I'm sure she'll make friends very easily and will love kindy.
    Am of to make some cookies. xx

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    1. How did you go with the cookies Jode? Hope you liked them. Great to catch up as usual and hope your ankle is getting better. Thanks so much for stopping by, it means a lot to me. XxDani

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  4. Hello Dani, I am a big fan of You and thought I could leave you a comment (going out of my comfort zone then!)! I have recently discovered your Blog and this is truly inspirationnal..Not only Fitness wise, but your transmit a wonderful positive energy & happiness, and your family is beautiful! Really inspiring for one to reinvent himself!!! thanks a lot for sharing your lifestyle and health tips with us!!!

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    1. You are beautiful Estelle, it's women like you that make me blog and I am so happy to share my journey with like minded women. Thanks for getting out of your comfort zone and posting a comment, it means the world to me!!! Mwah!!! XxDani

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Much love Xx Dani