Meal Preparation Is The Key!

Meal prep this week was so quick but so yummy! Meal preparation is the first key to successfully sticking to a meal plan and ensures you get all the nutrients and protein you need each day. 

I whipped up a quick tuna slice,  this slice took only minutes to prepare and cook but it was delicious and made enough to last me over a week! I made this up as I went but heres the recipe so give it a go! 

Ingredients:
1.5 cans of canned tuna in spring water
1 cup skim milk
1 cup spelt grain or oats
3 eggs
1 cup of sweet corn
1 cup of peas
Half of a zucchini grated
Half of a carrot grated

Method:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl
2. spread evenly in a baking tray
3. Put in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes on 180 degrees Celsius

Scrumptious Protein Balls

If your looking for the perfect little snack to get you through until your next meal, try this recipe! I whipped up these protein balls in just ten short minutes!

Recipe: 

100g of mixed nuts (macadamia's, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts- it's up to you!) 

6 dates 

25g almond meal

15g cocoa powder 

25g protein powder 

15g organic maple syrup 

25g organic honey 

1.put the dates and nuts in the good processor and combine 

2. Add the protein powder, almond meal, cocoa powder, honey, and maple syrup and combine 

3. Grab small tea spoons and roll into balls using your palms 

To mix it up I added a dash of dried goji berries and a tablespoon of organic peanut butter - yum! 

Sunday Beach Walks

Sunday's are meant to be relaxing and today definitely was. I took my puppy to the dog beach and walked and chatted with a friend. It was a fantastic way to loosen up my legs from my intense leg work out Thursday and worked my calves in the process! 

Plus we are in Australia so you get this amazing view! 

Coffee Time

It's Sunday so that means coffee on the coast with one of my favourites. Now the challenge is on I'm back to her recommendation; long black with skim milk on the side. The perfect coffee hit! 

Inspiration & Support

Throughout the challenge I started my job at the gym. Gaining this position not only helped me to stay focused but also gave me the opportunity to meet some amazing and knowledgeable people who inspired me and supported me throughout the challenge.

Lauren Christie is a Personal Trainer with a passion for training, living a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to reach their goals. Words cannot explain how much she taught me about training and eating to lose weight in a healthy way. Check out her Facebook page for just a taster of what she has to offer! 

Although this was not where I thought is be this year, I wouldn't change a thing. Not only did i come leaps and bounds within myself, I had the privilege of meeting amazing people like Lauren. This girl kept me focused, taught me what she had to offer, and inspired me to reach my goals. Not only this, she also became one of my very best friends and that's invaluable in its self. 

Chicken And Greens At It's Best!

This meal is another one of me and my friends favourites. The best thing about it is it only takes a couple of minutes! 

It has four easy components; 

1. Chicken lightly dusted in chilli crumbs and cooked in a pan without oil. 

2. A small dollop of beetroot dip, fresh or from the store. 

3. Beans steamed or cooked in hot water for a few minutes. 

4. Asparagus and cashews cooked in a pan until the cashews are brown. 

Give this quick meal a try! 

Can You Spot Me?

Take a look at the 12 Week Challenge Display for the Goodlife Joondalup gym.

I made top three in the state with my achievements in the last challenge! 

Can you spot me?

One of my Favourite Snacks!

When it comes to eating healthy, yummy and fun, thefitnessrecipes.com has been my go to page! They have a number of delicious and amazing healthy snacks that everyone will love! I have made these snacks for a number of friends and family and they all loved them!

One of my favourite recipes is the Tuna Balls. I normally add these to a tasting plate with dip, however I have also found they make a delicious meal when served with veggies or salad.

Give this recipe a go and let me know your thoughts, they are as yummy as they sound I promise!

WISH it. DREAM it. DO it.

The only thing that will stop you from ahciveing your goals is you. The hardest part is getting started, so take the thing you want most, work out how to reach that dream, and do everything it takes to achieve it.  The power is in your hands. 

The Start Is Near!

Its been almost three months since the end of the last Goodlife 12 Week Challenge and the start of the second round is almost here!

The first challenge was a huge stepping stone in my life and has helped me to shape the person I am today. My journey started in March when I heard about Goodlife's 12 Week Challenge. I lacked self confidence, was insecure and didn't love myself (and if you cant love yourself then who will love you?!). At the end of the first 12 Week Challenge I had fought mental and physical barriers and came out a completely different person, on the inside and out. I came second in my gym, lost 15kg and 67.5cm's, reached my goal of umpiring again, and fit into my old clothes again.

But why stop there?

As soon as the first challenge ended I knew I would be in again! This time my goals are different but will have the same outcome. I will transform my life once again!

It is amazing how much you can learn from being in a competition like this and talking to those around you. I now work in the gym and am motivated everyday to continually challenge myself. So from this week onwards join me and ill share everything I learn along the way and show you why if you really want to, you can change your life and be truly happy.

Erin.