In just 5 months I managed to lose 3 stone... the healthy way. No crazy fad diets, no starving myself. This is what I look like now:
This is what I looked like in February:
The main reason for my success was cutting out processed foods completely (so harmful, but there's a post for another day) - so my diet became very simple and natural - mainly wholegrains, vegetables, lean proteins, fruit, plenty of water & green tea, and exercise every spare moment I had. Which is super difficult when you have a baby, but with enough determination you can find a way to work this out. I managed 1 hour of aerobics each morning as my baby played or napped, and I took him for a 6 mile walk every afternoon.
The thing I struggled with most was supper time. I always had a sweet tooth and would eat sugary snacks like chocolate or biscuits every single evening. So when it came to trying to lose weight I was at a loss for supper ideas that would satisfy my sweet tooth, yet without sugar (or sweeteners which are super harmful! Avoid avoid avoid!)
So I adjusted a banana bread recipe I had to make it healthy, and surprisingly even more delicious! Seriously I have eaten 2 thick slices with butter every evening since February, and despite this I was down 3 stone by July. So I'd like to share my recipe and wish all you people losing weight the very best!
(* I try to use organic ingredients, as pesticides/toxins in food hinder your body's ability to function as it should, including metabolism performance).
Makes 2 loaves
4 eggs, beaten until fluffy
2/3rd cup coconut/butter/avocado oil, melted (- these are good fats)
4 large ripe bananas, mashed
2/3 cup water
A large handful of dates, chopped
1 tsp sea salt
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
4 cups wholewheat flour, either fine or fine/coarse mixture
Pour mixture into loaf tins and sprinkle with extra cinnamon. Bake at 160 degrees C for 50 minutes. Enjoy hot or cold, as it is, or with butter.
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