Tuesday 12 March 2013

Weight loss Transformation Tuesday featuring Leah from Fit Foodie Le

As mentioned last week I'd love to use Tuesdays as our transformation posts. So please send me your before and after pictures to dani@fitnessfoodandstyle.com.au and in the subject field place TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY. For those on Instagram please ensure you place both #fitnessfoodandstyle and #ffstt hash tags.

I can't wait to share your success story as it's truly amazing and I feel it will empower us all to see what other women are doing about their healthy and fit lifestyles. We are from all walks of life and do various things, so I am looking forward to reading from you all.


Introducing the lovely Leah, a fit blogging mum of one who takes pleasure in revamping healthier, cleaner recipes out of old classics and especially creating her own recipes for her and her family. 



Leah from Fit Foodie Le


40 week belly on the left, 41 week post baby in the centre and on the right is her today! Leah found it easy exercising before her pregnancy, during and after baby which minimised these changes drastically. In fact her linea nigra (the dark vertical belly line) faded completely after 3 months! Some of her favourite exercises whilst pregnant included;
  • Indoor cycling
  • Elliptical
  • Yoga
  • Water aerobics
  • Lots of stretching


Here is Leah's sweet potato black bean soup with avocado creation




sweet potato black bean soup


Ingredients:
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1  large sweet potato
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (may use fresh as well)
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn (may use canned)
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 3 medjool dates chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp smoky paprika chipotle seasoning- (you can use regular paprika)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • *1 tsp smokey sweet paprika…..(add this more for color but it gives a nice smokey taste too) optional!
  • 1/2 cube low sodium veggie bouillon
  • 1 tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos
  • salt & pepper to taste (or chili powder)
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1-2tbsp olive oil (may use vegetable oil)
  • 3 cups broth or stock
  • 3 cups water

For the method, click on Leah's Fit Foodie Le blog.

Leah has been a fitness instructor for the past 5 years for her local gyms and plans to teach local classes of her own very soon. She is also in the process of writing a fit cook book! Leah and her husband run their own business www.6packusa.com which focuses on personalized fitness and nutrition.  

She has worked in the IT industry since graduation from college, but now jumping head first into the health and fitness arena as it is her true passion!!  It makes Leah extremely happy to help people change their lives for the better!  

Leah also plans to host her own 5K in the near future.  She runs 5 and 10kms often and ran her first half marathon in 2010. A full marathon is on her next to-do list! 


Bayou City Classic marathon

Thank you so much for sharing your fitness journey with us Leah!! You can reach Leah on her Instagram page, Facebook or blog for any questions, alternatively leave a message for her below.


Do you want to see these transformation posts every Tuesday? Please leave me your comment below.


♥ Dani 





6 comments :

  1. Aww way to go Leah keep up the good work and I will definitely be one of the first to get your cook book the day it hit the shelf :) **E.Ivory**

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  2. This is such a great idea, and do lovely and generous of you to provide even more inspiration xxxx

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    1. Thank you so much Milina, just sharing the love as we all come in different shapes and sizes so I want ALL people to know that ANYTHING is possible! Much love xx

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  3. Love the idea of transformation Tuesday! Leah is such an inspiration!

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  4. You look awesome in the picture.

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Thank you so much for your comment, I love it! I will reply back as soon as I can.

Much love Xx Dani