MissThague_V.II

Amazing lowfat/lowcal popcorn. Pressure popped in the microwave. I added Chat Marsala spice mix. One big bowl = only 93cals

Breakfast! Before this I did a 5mile walk via the green grocer's to buy some fresh fruit. This Pre-workout breakfast included - 1 x egg 1 x plums 20g peanut butter 1 x gala apple 2 x clementine All fueled up for Leg/hump day, literally my favorite day of the week.

Wow, so this was me a few years ago? Damn girl. Every now again I find a photograph like this and I remember that this is who I used to be. Its times like this I can stop, breath, and be proud of my accomplishments. Being the perfectionist I am, I'm sometimes my own worst critic, I expect more of myself and I don't take the time to enjoy what I've achieved. Its important to keep moving forward, but when times get hard and we can no longer see the end line, we need to look back at the journey we've already made to find strength. I'm refreshing my insta account, follow me for workouts, recipes, diet advice, reviews and weight loss tips! www.instagram.com/missthague_v.ii

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-98lbs, two more to go to hit my target!

This was amazing. It satisfied by salty and heat cravings - and its pretty healthy!

Yes it really is florescent pink!

I have around 5 small meals a day - all around the same size, except for my dinner. I would say I eat around 1400/1500 a day and each meal (except my dinner) doesn’t exceed 250cals. I never allow myself to get hungry and I’m able to keep my calorie content low as I don’t eat starchy carbs (such as bread, pasta and potatoes) - Instead I eat lots of veggies, lean meats (chicken breast) and a bit of fruit.Here’s what I ate today to give you an idea, I’ll add calories too:Breakfast 7am - 40g Protein Shake & Banana (260cals)11am - 1/4 large Cucumber, seed mix and tzatziki dip (110cals)1pm - Raspberry Yoghurt 150g (full fat) & Cherries (250cals)3pm - Two skinless chicken drumsticks (140cals)6pm - Two small Sirlion steaks (trimmed of fat), asparagus, broccoli, green beans, spinach and homemade salsa (530cals)I didn’t go to the gym today but I went to the golf range for two hours, so I ate less than I normal. But I NEVER go hungry, and I make sure I have at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day to make sure you’ve giving your body everything it needs to function at its best ability. If its good for you, eat it. I allow myself good fats such as veggie and nut fats. As you’re up so early I would consider eating an extra meal mid morning, something high in protein to keep you going. I have a rule that I never eat past 6:30pm, however if you find this to be problematic eat something like yoghurt, or cottage cheese (not normal cheese) or veggies - something light and easy to digest. If you’re eating small meals regularly it should keep your bloody sugar levels steady, also having a good breakfast early and eating plenty of veg will help you. Also drink plenty of water - I tend to have around 4L a day - also before breakfast have 0.5L of water.Listen to your body and if you get hungry, have a large glass of water. If you’re still hungry after 10mins, eat something small.I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please let me know :)

Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Cashew Soup 1/2 Butternut Squash 1 Sweet Potato 1 Chicken Stock Cube (can use vegetable if vegetarian) 150g Cashews (optional) 25g Pumpkin Seed (optional) 25g Flaxseed (optional) 1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender (except stock) 2. Place all ingredients in large pan, fill pan with boiling water until covering dry ingredients - add stock cube. 3. Simmer for 30mins. 4. Cool down mixture and blend again (preferably with a hand blender for smooth consistently) Should do around 3 servings. I topped mine with chilli flakes ;)

1. Blend and Serve. Tastes good and don’t worry about the vinegar - you can’t taste it.

DETOX, DAY 1 - Breakfast 1/4 Large Cucumber 40g Spinach (large handful) 3 Large Strawberries 60g Fresh Coconut 1/2 Cup Cooled Boiled Water (or spring) 1. Blend it all together and drink. If its a little thick, add more water. This smoothie is a bit bitty, but drink up - you'll feel the benefits. ....Smoothie 2 is Banana, Blueberry, Pear and Apple Cider.

Another animal protein derived from milk. However, Whey protein is lactose free - whereas Casein is not. Whey protein is absorbed in your digestive system quicker - which is great for anyone using protein powders during or after exercise. Casein is absorbed much slower.Soya ProteinA plant based protein from soya beans. Its great for vegans and vegetarians. Like Casein its absorbed slower than whey which means for muscle rebuilding it lacks effectiveness but its good for forming new muscle tissue. Soy Protein has been known to effect hormone levels however and has been link to thyroid problems.Pea and Hemp protein powders are also available, however they are not as popular. Hemp protein powders have only 47% protein, which means you would have to use more to gain as much protein. Will they make me bulk up?Taking protein alone will not make you bulk up, it will only help your muscle health. To bulk up - of course - you need to incorporate weight training. How big you will get will depend on what weight training you are doing - not so much on what protein you are taking.If you want to bulk up you need a mixture of protein and weight training. In general to get bigger muscles you must lift bigger weights. To get lean muscles you need to do smaller weights for longer reps, although your muscles will still gradually get bigger. If you are female, it will take you much longer to ‘bulk up’ than it would for a male. I’m guessing that from your question you’re actually wanting to bulk up? If so my advice is to take these steps:1. Weigh yourself in KG. Times your kg weight by 1.4 - this is how much protein you should take per day if you’re doing weight training. E.g. if you weigh 70kg, you should eat around 98g of protein per day. 2. Get a weights program. Its best to get a program from a weights trainer. However- if this is out of your price range let me know and I’ll give you further advice.3. Pick a protein powder to suit your needs and tastes. My advice is to use Whey protein, its a popular choice for a reason. Alternatively - you can use shakes such as Cyclone, however you must only use these powders IF you are doing intense weight training - otherwise you are likely to just put on fat. I suggest starting with Whey Protein and advancing onto Cyclone once you’ve built more muscle mass after training for a good amount of time. 4. If selecting Whey Protein - use a shake in the morning as part of your breakfast and then have another one after you’ve finished your workout to maximize muscle growth.I hope this helps - Please let me know if you have any further questions, I will be posting more about weight training and gym advice in future - so please do follow me for more info!

Today's Lunch - Lebanese Salad Recipe 1 Handful of Rocket 1 Handful of Baby leaf lettuce 1 Pepper (sweet) 6 Olives 5 Tomatos (cherry) 4 Slices of Halloumi Easy Dressing - 1tbsp Lemon 1/2 Chilli 1tsp Olive Oil / Flaxseed oil 1tsp Tomato Puree/Tomato juice 1.Cut four slices of Halloumi and grill until golden brown on each side. 2.Roast your peppers! cut peppers and put in bowl with 1tbsp of olive oil, mix to coat peppers, put in oven for 10mins on 175c for approx 10mins - or until soft. Alternatively you can buy roast peppers. You can roast a batch of peppers at a time and store them in the fridge to save time. 3.Make dressing - Just mix, change amounts for your own tastes. 4.Mix all ingredients together in bowl with dressing - serve. This is one of my favorite salads, full of flavor and good stuff.

Quick Salmon Lunch - 2 x Peppers 1 x Salmon Fillet 5 x Sweet Basil Leaves 1tbsp Mango Chutney 1tsp Chilli Flakes 1. Cover peppers with small amount of olive oil and roast/bbq. If roasting put oven or grill on mid heat and place pepers on tray. Cook for approx 10mins. 2. Put Salmon in freezer/food bag with 1tbsp water. Seal and put on plate. Cook for approx 2-3 mins until cooked through. 3. Put all together. Remove skin from salmon and flake fish into container, add chutney and chilli fakes. Add basil and peppers. YUM. I did this all the night before and it took me 10mins, I made extra at the same time for tomorrows lunch. Less than 300cals. Instead of chutney, you can use lemon juice.

Incredible Tomato Soup - This was so much better than I thought it was going to be. Quickly made this up as I went along, not much left in the house so grabbed what I could. 1tin Plumb Tomatoes 200g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt 1tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 Cloves Garlic 1tbsp Olive Oil 1 Onion 1 Chicken Stock Cube Salt & Pepper 1 Salad (Spring) Onion 1. Chop Onion and Garlic and fry with Olive Oil on low/mid heat till soft, add can of Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar & Chicken Stock Cube. Also add a can of boiled water with a pinch of salt. 2. Simmer for 20mins until a lot of the water has evaporated off. 3. Let it cool down and then use blender/hand blender to create smooth liquid. 4. When serving, first heat through till piping hot. Then add 2tbsp of Greek Yoghurt per bowl and mix though. Chop Spring onion finely and sprinkle on top with pepper. Amazing - and so low cal/fat.

Portobello Pizza Alternative - 1 x Large portobello mushroom 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Tomato Puree 1/2 Chilli Salad - 1 Handful Baby leaf Spinach 1tbsp Low Fat Thick Greek Yoghurt 1 Garlic Clove Salt & Pepper to taste 1. Put Mushrooms on baking tray with stork up, fill with tomato puree. 2. Top with Mozzarella & Chilli, as well as any other toppings you like - try to stay clear of fatty cooked meats. 3.Put in oven on 175c until cheese starts to turn golden brown. 4. Mix crushed garlic, salt and pepper with greek yoghurt. Put baby leaf spinach on plate and lightly cover with dressing. For months I was looking for a healthy alternative to my beloved pizza! I've tried different types of crusts, but nothing was working for me. I absolutely love these though, and would happily pick these over a takeaway pizza any day. Fresh uncooked baby leaf spinach is one of the healthiest foods you can eat - full of iron and proteins. Its a great replacement for lettuce.