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Tinks’ Tongariro Trail Mix

Mar 28, 2017 | Snacks & Sweets | 0 comments

I wanted something salty but sweet with a protein kick to put into single servings to take on the Tongariro Crossing. Bearing in mind I can’t handle too much sugar, I thought creating my own was a good way to go. I reckon this mix is absolutely delicious and as...

On Giving Up the Whole 30 and Trying Not to be a a Crazy Person

Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Mental Health, Whole 30 | 2 comments

Week Two started really really well but as you get through the next section, you will see the wheels didn’t just come off so much as the bloody bus went down a hill, over a bank and exploded on the stones at the bottom. Still, […]

What’s On My Plate – A Day of Eating post WLS

Mar 15, 2017 | Featured, Food | 0 comments

Every since the days of pre-op, I’m asked the same question at least once a week – and sometimes daily. … but but what do you actually eat? I usually say something along the lines of “I favour protein, leafy green vegetables, unprocessed carbs...

February’s Whole 30 – Week Two

Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Whole 30 | 0 comments

Weight Re-gain & When the Scales are NOT your Friend

Feb 19, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Post-Op | 4 comments

This is a post that has sat in my Drafts folder for quite some time now. I’ve added to it and then edited those additions. But at the end of the day there are a few things I want to get off my chest about my weight management and the most basic answers I have...

2017 is My Year of Intent, Adventure and Priorities

Jan 24, 2017 | Mental Health, Post-Op, Self Care | 0 comments

I’ve recently used the last page in my Food & Exercise journal – and I was a wee bit sad about that! I’ve been using that journal since my surgery and although I haven’t written in every day, there is at least one entry per month and one...

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Five

Dec 22, 2016 | Featured, Post-Op | 0 comments

And that’s a wrap – Day Five of the 5 Day Pouch Test is done and dusted. I’ll do my day’s summary and then we are going to have a wee chat about what I thought and what I think anyone considering doing the 5DPT needs to know. Day Five of the...

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Four

Dec 21, 2016 | Post-Op | 0 comments

Good morning Tuesday!!! I was down another 700 grams on the scales this morning (yes, I do weigh myself every morning) and this morning I had to submit my final weigh in to be verified as a winner for Aubrey’s Diet Bet as I had made and maintained my 4% goal...

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Three

Dec 20, 2016 | Post-Op | 0 comments

Its Monday, no not Moan-day, but Monday. First things first, I’m down another 300 grams. Yay! I’m feeling really really good today (yes I have had my morning Nespresso) so its off to work with me! I’ll write my consumption list for the day as I go...