Exercise - physical torture you put your body through to proof you can. I always enjoyed an active lifestyle - but working out on my own - I am just so bad with motivating myself. Before we got married we use to go to the gym daily and I loved it. I would have somebody … Continue reading ….”Exercise”
Chia seeds - "tiny black seed with plenty of firing power" Lets face it - even if you love bacon and eggs after a while its just gets to much. Breakfast (….Breakfast) needs to be something you look forward to in the mornings. So imagine my delight when I discovered the magic of chia seeds. … Continue reading ….chia seeds
I survived my January whole 30. I expected it to be hard, but it was not that hard this round. Last year I also did a whole 30 and experienced it much harder. We kept low carb over the holiday period so I guess it assisted me on this journey. Many people wanted to know … Continue reading …. Whole 30 (2)
Low carb kids - growing into healthy adults This is a very controversial topic in South Africa, considering the whole Tim Noakes saga. I still find it unbelievable that majority of people think it is better to feed their kids sugar, wheat and other nasty chemical ingredients than whole and healthy food. In South Africa, … Continue reading ….” Low carb kids”
Pancakes - fluffy clouds of heaven I love pancakes - always have and always will. There is just something about a stack of pancakes that melts my heart. Low carb pancakes can be a bit scary - you can google "low carb pancake" recipes and find endless options. Some with coconut flour, others with almond flour, … Continue reading ….”Pancakes”
I would like to think of myself of an experience meal prepper.....if there is something like a meal prepper. I believe the only way to survive is to meal prep. I've share my take on meal prep before on the blog and I still live by it. So over the weekend we visited our favourite … Continue reading ….Happy Holidays (#16)
What would your Christmas lunch be without the vegetables and other strange side dishes. Most of the traditional side dishes we hate... I think Micheal McIntyre summed it up perfectly. In South Africa with the African sun, side dishes mainly consist of salads - or at least for our family. the traditional, pasta salad, potato … Continue reading ….Happy Holidays (#15)
The biggest meal of the year is only a few days away. Most people save up to ensure they have a table filled with gammon, turkey, roast beef, leg of lamb and on the side maybe some chicken and prawn. I am a believer of less is more, especially during the holiday season. Do we … Continue reading ….Happy Holidays (#12)
We all know the saying - healthy body, healthy mind. I totally believe this is true. Staying active during the holiday season seems like a drag - let's be honest - if you are not training for a marathon or compete in a fitness competition, why would you visit the gym or work out everyday. … Continue reading ….Happy Holidays (#10)
If you are anything like me, you are probably busy planning your menu for Christmas day. I like to plan ahead to ensure on the day I can relax and enjoy every moment. So this year we will enjoy a very short break over Christmas to visit my parents and sister in Nelspruit. The heat … Continue reading ….Happy holidays (#9)
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