Okay so how are we all doing? Yes you! Fruits of life crew Celeste ~ how was bootcamp this morning, Tel, Shaboo ~ how are those walks along the beach going? Anita ~ checking your labels today? Kia ~ hope your neck is ok today Music Monkeys, Navita and Jana....hope I haven't missed anyone? Oh yes can't forget my darling children Noah, Oscar and Mietta. They are seriously freaking me out with this no sugar stuff and being so determined to support me all the way!!! I love them to death!!
What about my sugar-less babes Kelly ~ how's the toilet training coming along ;-P Jess and Michael ~ did M end up drinking the lemon cordial? Nicole, Sheri ~ good luck with your new FB page, Michelle ~ hows my fav vegetarian/slowly eating meat girlfriend??? Karen and Kathy from FYM land ~ I'll be there soon xxx
It's been pretty good here I must say. As long as I am creative with the smoothies, jams (no cane sugar) and various fruits the kids and I don't seem to miss it much. It's more the sugar that's loaded in general foods like our tomato sauce AKA ketchup, flavoured tin tuna cans, breakfast cereals etc....
Drop me a line to let me know how you are going.
So far I did my Transformation Challenge Kit workout and it got my blood pumping. Seriously how does a back step lunge with a kick give you so much perspiration??? Then I had my post workout drink and breaky as Adrian had to go to work and I planned for my 15 minute interval training when the kids had their mid morning bath! You gotta be creative when managing 4 kids under 6 years over the school holidays to fit in your workout. I can find a million excuses not to work out but that old Dani has long gone now....
Breakfast
Home made bircher muesli (simply soak oats overnight with grated rind of lemon/oranges, I squeezed the juice as well) cinnamon, seeds of any kind, sultanas and any extra milk if required)
Morning snack
Mandarin with almond
Lunch
Chicken & vegetable pasta (wholemeal) soup and kids had English muffins toasted with Vegemite and
the others with jam. Yes they're still sticking to their no sugar challenge as this is fruit (which is allowed) and has no added cane sugar!!!!
Afternoon snack
Cherries with yogurt
Dinner
TBA either pumpkin soup or tuna, spinach, olive, feta and sundried tomato concoction :-)))
I'll be back to post my tummy shots (even though its already day 3). I just want to see if there is a difference eliminating sugar in my day to day meals?
Off to our a general wear and tear Chiro visit and play in the park with the kids this afternoon xxxDani
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Okay I am back!!! Had an unexpected play date/visit at my cousins (Adrian's side of the family) after our chiropractor check up this afternoon. Came home at 6pm so whipped up dinner in 15 minutes!!
All good at the Chiro although my back was twisted on my lower disc & muscle pinching the nerve blah! blah! (hence the bad lower back pain last week and no run as I thought it may have been the high impact). The DR said it shouldn't stop me from running and suggested I top up on magnesium which will also help me with my stitch next time I run ;-)))) I had to tell her about that, she laughed as I showed her how I ran with my hand held to the side and the other arm straight up in the air!!! Classic!!
Okay....remember how I said dinner was either going to be pumpkin soup or something spinachy, feta-ish etc....well this is what I had in the fridge (sliced mushrooms, eggs, spinach, tomato, feta & eggs). So what did I make that was quick and easy and very appealing for my family?
An omelete pizza ;-))) AKA frittata
Simply fry up bacon, mushrooms and spinach. Mix eggs, feta and chopped tomato. Pour into bacon mix once brown and allow base to cook. Then place under the griller. All these ingredients are under $10 so it's a pretty affordable and nutritional meal for a family of 6!!!
Oh yes, just wanted to compare what my tummy will look like post the 2 week "sugar free" challenge. I know it's Day 3 already but it will be interesting to see the changes.
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| 4 July 2012 day 3 sugar free challenge ~ front |
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Sorry if I offend anyone with all my body pics but I thought I would show real life pictures rather than airbrush or magazine cover girls.
Let me know if that's ok with you? To share my pics or not to share? That is the question.....
Yesterday, I skipped lunch, was starving, and dove into some "all natural" and "multigrain" chips. Only after I devoured them did I stop to question if they had sugar. The label was misleading, and they were loaded with, if I recall correctly, 20 mg (though it might have only been 8 mg). Still, it goes contrary to my current mission, so I was frustrated and sabotaged the rest of yesterday. Today went much more smoothly and I've decided to extend my challenge by a day to make up for yesterday, just to prove to myself I can do two weeks. Being sure to check pesky labels is the hardest part for me. Sugar is in so much!
ReplyDeleteI did well today. Was a little hard after supper but I had a herbal tea to statisfy! Worked wonderfully. Hope you are having a great day!
ReplyDeleteYesterday was great. Actually being with Dani - made it easier. My kids are making the sugar free muffins themselves this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteHave had 2 serves of fruit today so far. I try to save a serve of fruit so that I can snack on it at night?? Works sometimes - other times I am craving the sweet at the afternoon snack time..
Keep an eye on bread labels too - sugar in lots!
I have done quite well - didn´t think it would be so easy actually :) Since making the protein balls ( dates/cocoa/walnuts - rolled in coconut) I´ve had one of those if the craving has been to much. I find that my sugar craving is at its peak after either lunch or dinner...:) I am not drinking any wine and that´s harder than the sugar... I love a glass of wine at night when the kids have gone to sleep but I´m sure that´s just a bad habit too!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done everyone. I am so happy that we haven't crashed....although we have another 11 days of this. Stay strong and positive as it's for a purpose. I have stumbled across a book that I think will help educate us about the different sugars we take, how to avoid them and how to substitute them moving forward. Bring on Day 4!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post today. Your real life photos are greatly appreciated and allow me to recognize realistic goals versus the viscious 'altered' reality that gave me an eating disorder and extremely poor body image.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome! I am so glad I can share my real life photos with you and give you a guide into my healthy and fit lifestyle filled with supportive food and regular exercise xx Dani
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ReplyDeleteKEEP IT REAL - SHOW PICS!
4TH Of July and it's my favorite holiday. Mentally struggling NOT to eat these icecream cones that we have in the fridge..one is calling my name. Ahhh!!! Went to a party last night and the hostess made darn sure that we brought them back home, I need these treats out of the house. I CAN DO THIS. Having this holiday in the middle of the week is killing me because it feels like the weekend. FYI: Weekends are when I struggle with food, not cool.
Hey Dani! You had 2011 on the tummy first shot? Not from lasy year I am guessing?? See you this afternoon..
ReplyDeleteKeepin'it real is the way to go babe xx
Thanks editor, you're the best !!! ;-) I have woken up with the sorest RHS ear and tonsil!!! Just liquids for me today, even though that's even too sore to swallow!! Hoping I'm all good this afternoon, make sure you bring healthy snacks this arvo so you are not tempted by the kiosk there? I'm sure they will have something sugary there!!! XxDani
ReplyDeleteOh yes thanks for the feedback on keeping it real, just sharing my true story....
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Hey! KEEP IT REAL - SHOW PICS!
4TH Of July and it's my favorite holiday. Mentally struggling NOT to eat these icecream cones that we have in the fridge..one is calling my name. Ahhh!!! Went to a party last night and the hostess made darn sure that we brought them back home, I need these treats out of the house. I CAN DO THIS. Having this holiday in the middle of the week is killing me because it feels like the weekend. FYI: Weekends are when I struggle with food, not cool.
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I know Nic, it will be hard but baby steps remember. I read an article that giving up sugar is like giving up cigarette's!!! Amazing how much these toxins rule our life!!! WE CAN DO THIS BABE!!! Keep up the great work! XxDani