I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 10:0o am EST (USA) on Thursday, March 31st and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Sunday, April 3rd – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 12:01 am EST (USA) on Friday, January 29th and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Monday, Feburary 1st – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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Oh my word you guys . . . I have big news!

Huge news and I can not wait to tell you . . .

My good friends Bill and Hayley over at Primal Palate have just released a new ecookbook.

The best Paleo recipes of 2015.

This book is pretty much a collaboration of my fave Paleo food bloggers sharing their favorite recipes of 2015 along with some brand new, unseen, unpublished bonus recipes!

You guys know how much I love my cookbooks so seeing friends release such incredible work is always super exciting to me but this year it’s even more exciting because;

Not only have they put together one incredible resource of healthy, delicious Paleo friendly recipes for us all to use in our day to day lives but, they asked me to be a part of it!

Can you believe it?!

Me?! ( ← Insert super dorky happy dancing here)

The book itself is incredibly beautiful, the recipes are straight forward and easy to follow and the food photography  . . . wow!

Honestly, Bill and Hayley have seriously outdone themselves with this years publication and I’m not just saying that because they asked me to be apart of it but (*squeal*) I still can’t quite believe it?!

The book is huge – 476 beautiful pages and includes everything from an overview of ancestral/paleo style eating (including what foods to include and what to avoid), as well as basic shopping guide and sooooo many recipes . . . 192 deliciously healthy, family friendly recipes, each with their own photo, that also happen to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

If you are new to the  Paleo / Primal / Grain-free way of eating, this book is a great resource to help get you started

The recipes have been created and shared by 32 seriously talented health, fitness and wellness experts, food bloggers and authors such as –

Alexis Kornblum from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Hayley and Bill from Primal Palate, Joshua Weissman from Slim Palate, Julie Bauer from PaleoOMG, Steph Gaudreau from Stupid Easy Paleo and Vanessa Barajas from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind just to name a few!

Like I said it there are 192 recipes that are divided into the following categories – appetizers, beverages, main dishes, sauces and spreads, side dishes, soups and salads and of course some incredible looking treats and desserts.

Whether your following the paleo style “diet” or not this book really would make an invaulable addition to your cookbook collection.

There really is something for everyone.

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book in your life.

For just $29.95 (USD) you get instant access to 192 delicious, nutritious recipes that are refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free and of course Paleo friendly.

Another really cool thing about this eBook , is that it’s totally a portable format and mobile-friendly. Download a copy to your phone, a copy to your tablet, and a copy to your home computer. Need a dinner idea in a hurry?

Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

So much to love, you won’t find another resource like it! What are you waiting for?!

Let me know if you have any questions, if not – grab your copy today

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Please, please, please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of the recipes from this incredible book (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The Mindset Manual put together by the inspirational Jill Coleman (aka – JillFit Physiques )

Many of you know I am a firm believer in mindset matters and I personally have learnt a lot from Jill over the years.

Seriously she is one amazing woman who selflessly shares so much insight and knowledge – Much respect 

Anyways, if you follow along on Facebook you will already know that Jill is offering her mindset manual for free so, if you (or someone you know/love) might be interested you can grab your free copy or get more info here

2 – What I’m eating –

As part of my GoodnessMe Box last month I got to try a sample of these amazing coconut rough Simply Raw Superfood bars.

Oh. My. Deliciousness you guys these bars are amazing and made with just a handful of all natural, real food ingredients oh and, they also happen to be nut free which means you can totally send them to school with your little ones – winning!

Nutritional stats for those who are interested –

And here’s a peek at what’s in these babies –

Made from certified organic ingredients – Medjool Dates, Coconut Flakes, Cacao, Coconut Oil, Vanilla Bean & a pinch of Himalayan Salt.

DAIRY & SOY FREE
GLUTEN & WHEAT FREE
VEGAN & PALEO FRIENDLY
PROCESSED SUGAR & PRESERVATIVE FREE
GMO FREE
NUTRITIOUS
DELICIOUS

A Nut Free Chocolate lovers delight!

Now the only question is which flavour would you try first and what should I try next?!

Paleo Vanilla

Protein + Antioxidants

Lemon Macadamia

Chocolate Brownie or

Sesame Nougat

3 – Recipes I’m pinning –

You guys know I love me a good smoothie (evidence → here, → here, → here and → here) and how good does this Almond Peach Kefir Smoothie look (and sound) ?!

Head on over to Aggie’s Kitchen or click here to get the simple, healthy, seriously delish recipe.

4 – Stuff  I’m wanting –

How awesome do these Nike’s look?!

Problem, I can not for the life of me find them!

If anyone can tell me how/where/when I can track a pair of these babies down I will love you forever and a day. Mama needs a new pair of shoes 

5 – E-cards I’m lovin’ –

I stumbled across this little gem during the week and just love, love, love it.

Be unapologetically you because you, sweet invisible internet friend of mine, are all kinds of awesome, right here, right now just as you are xo

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Question of the day –

In the spirit of fit friday fun, what are you eating, drinking, planning, loving, diggin’, wanting, doing?

Feel free to share links etc in the comments below, hit my up on the Facebook page or tag me on twitter, instagram with what you’re lovin’ lately

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1 – What I’m Reading –

My good friend Katie who blogs over at Dashing Dish has just published her very first cookbook!!!!!!

Dashing Dish: 100 Simple and Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating

So much deliciousness I don’t know where to begin!!!

Cake batter protein shake!

Cookie dough over night oats!

BBQ Chicken twice baked sweet potatoes!

Southwest quinoa chicken salad!

Caramel apple snack cake!

Single serve, 5 min peanut butter chocolate cake!!!!!!!!

Here is a little peak at what’s inside this incredible cookbook –

 

100 Healthy & Wholesome Recipes- PLUS brand NEW recipes! Staying true to Dashing Dish, every recipe is made with healthy, wholesome ingredients without losing any of the flavor! Included is a pantry staple list with basic ingredients. Let’s face it, who has time to go grocery shopping every single time you want to make a recipe? I know I don’t, which is why all of my recipes can be made with a few basic staples. Plus, tons of brand new recipes and content that has never been featured on Dashing Dish before!

Nutrition Information. At the end of every recipe will list the calorie, carbohydrate, sugar, fat, and protein contents for each serving.

Coloured Photos. Every recipe has a colored photo. This was especially important to me, because I can’t stand when a recipe doesn’t have a picture to go with it! I mean, what’s the fun in that!?!

Simple & Kid Friendly. All of the recipes are uncomplicated, simple, and made with a few basic ingredients, just like the recipes you know and love from Dashing Dish website. They are just about all ‘picky eater’ friendly, and can be made by both experienced and novice chefs alike!

Tips & Tricks. Along with this cookbook I have included healthy baking and cooking techniques, shortcuts, tips, and tricks. There is no greater passion for me than to teach others how fun and simple it can be to live a healthy lifestyle. I hope to share some of the most helpful things I have learned over the years with all of you!

Do you have this beautiful book? What have you made or what are you planning on making?!

2 – Stuff I’m Wanting –

Jen Sinkler’s Lift Weights Faster Training program!

Jen is offering it on mega super sale (50% off!!!!) but it’s on sale only until end of day Jan 16th so hurry, hurry before you miss out!

Not only do you get her super awesome lift weights faster training program which includes –

but . . .

Girlfriend is throwing in some sweet bonuses too –

1. The Lowest Price: Buy Lift Weights Faster 1 this week and you’ll get your own special link to buy Lift Weights Faster 2 at a discounted price in March. The lowest possible price that will be offered to anyone, in fact.

2. A Free, Mini Lift Weights Faster Pocket Guide: Buy Lift Weights Faster during the sale and you’ll receive a FREE bonus copy of “Lift Weights Faster: Challenge Workout Compilation.” This is worth the price of admission, in my opinion. What we did was create a beautiful downloadable document that compiles every single one of the weekly Lift Weights Faster Challenge Workout we published this past year, for a total of 24 bonus workouts. The thing looks just like a mini version of Lift Weights Faster, and neatly organizes all of them so they’re at your fingertips.

3. Prize Giveaways: Any Lift Weights Faster purchase made between January 12th and January 16th automatically gets entered into a giveaway — and you all know how much I love to give away sweet workout gear.

4. It’s Now or Never: As I said, once the sale is over, Lift Weights Faster (the 1st version) is going away. As in you won’t be able to get it again. You want to be in the club? You gotta get in now.

 

THREE lucky lifters will win:

One pair of KettleGuards
A 12-kilogram Dragon Door Kettle bell
A set of Valslides

“The Lift Weights Faster program was developed to help get you stronger in every direction. By this I mean that many programs move only in a sagittal, or forward and backward, plane. In this one, you’re going to get strong in all the ways, and you have 6 different categories of equipment to choose from: bodyweight, minimal equipment (designed for travel), dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and full gym.”

And because I know you are wondering what’s included in the nutrition guide that you get in the premium gold package –

Jen has enlisted the help of her good friend, two-time New York Times-bestselling author Diane Sanfilippo (author of the super awesome Practical Paleo) to write a nutrition companion piece – Eat Better Faster.

“Diane is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, with a wealth of nutrition know-how. Taking a practical approach (it’s no accident that one of her bestselling books is called Practical Paleo) to nutrition and training, Diane has helped hundreds of thousands of people through her books, website and seminars on how and why to eat real food.”

Here’s a quick list of what Diane covers in the Eat Better Faster manual:
Complete Ease in the Kitchen: Nearly 60 of her fastest, easiest, most delicious recipes from her bestselling cookbooks, Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox that you can make in minutes, and that will keep you excited about cooking and eating real food — 76 full pages of gorgeous, easy-to-navigate recipes.
Nutrition That Fits Your Needs: How to eat for performance versus eating for fat loss, and how you can swing both — organized by both gender and goals. Whether you’re looking to slim down or get stronger — or both! — choose the path that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Example Menus: Separated by goals – fat loss and performance – complete, done-for-you, weeklong meal plans with recipes for both sit-down and “on-the-go” situations to fast-track your progress and fit your schedule.
Meal Plans, Simplified: On top of the weeklong example menus, a step-by-step guide to help you plug-and-play nutrition according to your schedule and plan weeks of meals, all in one shot.

The Easy Guide to Proteins, Carbs, and Fats: Diane breaks each macro down so you can make sure you’re getting the right amounts of each type of fuel for your body and goals. Complete with easy explanations to get the right portion sizes with the included recipes, she’s made it easier than you think it would be possible to get this right!
Eat Better Faster For Athletic Performance: Making mistakes in the kitchen can kill your performance and results in the gym – Diane breaks down when and what to eat surrounding your workouts for those who want to optimize their nutrition for better results in and out of the gym.
Make The Right Choices: For both men and women, Diane has tells you when and how to eat to reach your goals based on your training, waking, eating and working schedule. In other words, she helps you fit your nutrition plan to your life, not the other way around.
Easier Shopping: Handy guides to fats and oils, sweeteners, and food quality information to make shopping and selecting Better foods FASTER!
Kitchen Hacks: The tricks Diane uses in her own kitchen (and fridge, and pantry…) to keep healthy foods on hand, including how to keep protein on hand without cooking all the time. And, easy crockpot recipes, how to shop well, batch cooking, making gourmet leftovers, and how to chop anything.
The Insider’s Top 10 List: Diane’s top 10 fastest, easiest, healthiest go-to meals for when you’re in a hurry.
Tool Tips: Diane breaks down for you the few (but vital) kitchen gadgets and tools you absolutely need to keep the speed up when you’re prepping healthy meals.
Your Soon-To-Be Favorites: The best, homemade, sweetener-FREE ketchup recipe, ever — and it’s SO EASY to make!

Spice blends that keep kitchen time down, but the flavor UP!

Treats, yes… treats! These sweet thangs will satisfy your sweet-tooth but keep you on-track and progressing towards your fitness goals. Real food for the win!
Cook Meals Faster (A Bonus Guide!): To help you save time and to make you a better cook, Diane has broken down how to become much more efficient in the kitchen. Learn her secret tips and tricks to food preparation and make-ahead meals.

Let me know if/when you grab yourself a copy, maybe we can work through it together?!

3 – Recipes I’m pinning –

These insanely delicious looking Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Whats Gaby Cooking

Light, fresh and so much flavour! Talk about taste the rainbow!!!

Want. Need. Must have!!!!!!!

Are you on Pinterest? If so, what recipes are you pinning? And if not, what are you waiting for?! Get on it already

4 – What I’m eating –

You guys I am so in love with these Dark Chocolate Coated Mini Rice Cakes by the good people of Table of Plenty!

15 CALORIES ONLY – PER CAKE
ALL NATURAL
TOTALLY YUMMY
NO PRESERVATIVES
NO COLOURS
NO FLAVOURS
NO PALM OR VEGETABLE OIL
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE AND FRUCTOSE FRIENDLY, VEGAN

These babies are so good as a quick and easy grab and go snack. Crisp and crunchy with a cheeky lick of chocolate. Lemme just say they go down very nicely with a cup of tea or coffee

They also come in strawberry and milk chocolate!

Have you had them? Do you love them? What are you snackin’ on?

5 – E-cards I’m lovin’ –

MMmmMMMM Coffee   

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Question of the day –

In the spirit of fit friday fun, what are you eating, drinking, planning, loving, diggin’,

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Movies were watched . . .

Hummus was made . . .

Bikes were ridden . . .

Battle lines were drawn . . .

Years were reviewed and your fave healthy recipes were shared . . .

Spaghetti squash was found (and happy dances were done!!!!!) . . .

New Years were celebrated . . .

Lego was built . . .

 and excitedly admired . . .

Dinners were simple but oh so delicious . . .

Sunsets were breath-taking . . .

Workouts were destroyed . . .

Goals were shared . . .

and puzzles were done in princess pyjamas . . .

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Question of the day –

What was the highlight of your week?

Feel free to follow along with my instalife you know, if you’re into that kinda thing

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Fuelling my cookbook obsession is this amazing new “Family Food” Cookbook by the one and only Pete Evans.

You guys this book is absolutely beautiful.

Packed with mouth watering, healthy recipes (130 of them!) that the whole family will love.

There are is a chapter exclusively for each of the following-

Breakfast

Baby and toddler food

Kid’s Lunches

Main Meals

Sides

Snacks

Sweets

Drinks

Christmas

130 insanely delicious, beautiful looking recipes that are all paleo friendly as well as gluten, dairy and sugar free!
Things like – Mixed berry and hazelnut pancakes, slow roasted pork, incredible looking burgers, chopped salads, bliss bites, and a cashew nut satay!

There are also recipes for granola/nut bars, banana bread and red velvet cupcakes!!!!!

There is a decadent looking raspberry mousse cheesecake, as well as a recipe for the most divine looking birthday cake with coconut frosting, you guys . . . seriously . . . I die!

All paleo friendly, gluten, dairy and sugar free remember!!!!

There are also traditional style recipes for the festive season like roasted turkey with all the trimmings, gingerbread men and eggnog as well as well as all of our classic summer faves – ice blocks, snow cones, smoothies and even kombucha.

Oh and there are also step by step instructions on how to ferment your own vegetables,  make your own stock/broth – from scratch!

I can not wait to get started!

Do you have this beautiful book? What have you made or what are you planning on making?!

2 – Stuff I’m Wanting –

Have you guys heard of these Goodness Me boxes?

Basically you choose your box – sign up, pay $25 a month (no contracts and you can cancel anytime) and then on the 1st of each month you will be sent 5-10 surprise health food goodies in your box delivered right to your door step each month.

According to their website, how it works is that for each box “A team of health practitioners sort through hundreds of natural food products and choose only the best. They seek food products that are always natural and GMO-free and which are two or more of the following: Organic, raw, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, sustainable or vegan.”

These boxes look amazing! There are a few different options to choose from but to be honest I would be happy with any and every one. I am totally adding this to my christmas wish list!

Which box would you choose?

3 – Recipes I’m pinning –

You guys how incredible does this Holiday Detox green apple smoothie look?

Lindsay and Bjork from Pinch of Yum have done it yet again.

Not only is this smoothie super pretty but it’s simple to make, seriously healthy and sounds light, fresh and all kinds of delicious and I can to wait to try this out!

Click here to check out the recipe for this incredible, festive looking holiday detox green apple smoothie.

What recipes are you pinning?

4 – E-cards I’m lovin’ –

Ok so this past week I embarked on a new fitness program (Krissy Mae Cagney’s Sexy Sculpt – have you survived done it?!) let me tell you now this workout program is no joke!

It was recommended to me by some super strong, super fit friends of mine and although they warned me how intense it was . . . yep, nothing could have prepared me for the DOMs I have experiences this past week . . .

oh it hurts so good!

5 – What I’m doing –

It’s not secret how much I love to get my stretch on. I try to get at least 15 mins of yoga/stretching in every single day so when a friend of mine mentioned she had been doing this do you yoga – 30 day yoga challenge of course I had to check it out.

So far I am 6 days in and I am loving it.

It’s 100% free, you can do it in the comfort of your own home, anytime that suits you. It’s all pre-recorded so you can jump in anytime.

Each yoga session is about 15 mins long, the instructor (Erin Motz) is incredible! She is so easy to listen to and follow along with and provides variations for newbie beginners up to super advanced.

What do you say, would you like to join me in this 30 day yoga challenge?

Come on, you know you wanna?

15 mins a day for 30 days?!

Everybody got time for that!

Good for the body and for the mind 

It’s 100% free and you can jump in anytime. Get the details here

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Question of the day –

In the spirit of fit friday fun, what are you eating, drinking, planning, loving, diggin’, wanting, doing?

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Adventures were had

excuses were made

Waffles were shared

Party busses were created

Beets were roasted (and the worlds greatest hummus was made . . . again)

Sunsets were insanely beautiful

Family favourites were served with a sweet and spicy little twist

Simple delicious dinners were enjoyed

Friday fun was had

 Workouts were destroyed

New cookbooks were purchased (and subsequently all productivity was lost as I lost myself deep in the pages of this beautiful book!)

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What was the highlight of your week?

Feel free to follow along with my instalife you know, if you’re into that kinda thing

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You guys I am beyond excited to have this cookbook in my hot little hands!

Jessica (created or How sweet it is)  is one of my fave food bloggers of all time and when she said she was writing a cookbook I knew it was going to be nothing short of ah-maze-zing! Let me tell you it is everything I hoped it would be and more!

Girlfriend is seriously talented both in the kitchen and behind the camera she is forever pushing the limits when it comes to outrageous flavour combinations that although sound all kinds of crazy, they totally work! She also happens to be absolutely stunning as well as down right hilarious! Love, love, love!!!

Seriously Delish is incredible! The food, the photos, the stores. It’s just perfection. I want to make, eat and drink all of the things so much so I can not for the life of me decide where to begin . . .

– Roasted cherry, coconut and qunioa breakfast bowls!

– Wedge salad with pomegranate, chives and toasted almonds!

– Banana macaroon smoothie!!!

– Cinnamon Sugared bacon!!

– Chocolate and Peanut butter lovers brownies!!!!!

Help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 – What I’m Eating –

Still crazy in love with those Quest Nutrition Protein Bars.

Cheatin’ clean with cookies and cream baby!

3 – Recipes I’m pinning –

This Paleo friendly Primal Mint Choc Chip Ice cream shared by my girl Nat who blogs over at Perry’s Plate

Because there’s always room for ice cream.

Always!!!

4 – Workouts I’m doing –

This 20 minute total body metabolic workout created by the one and only Jill Coleman (AKA JillFit Physiques) that one of my super sweet, super fit lifting friends shared with me

Grab your trusty ol’ timer and  a set of dumbbells, you will be using the same weight for all exercises, some will feel much easier than others but you don’t want to be messing about switching up the weights. For point of reference I used 15 lbs and it was more than heavy enough for me!

As always make sure you are nice an warm before you start ay workout – Run on the spot, do jumping jacks, jump rope, dance around your living room, anything to get you warm then it’s time to get serious.

Finish with a nice little cool down and stretch, maybe take a walk or something anything to help bring your heart rate down. Finish with a few of your fave stretches. Please don’t skip the stretch people, its like dessert for the body.

5 – E-cards I’m lovin’ –

Because I can not seem to get full this week . . . This is me ↓

Not. Even. Kidding!

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Question of the day –

In the spirit of fit friday fun, what are you eating, drinking, planning, loving, digging’, wanting, doing?

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1 – What I’m Eating –

I am seriously in love with these empower foods – low carb power wraps

Lunch time lately ↑

– Empower foods, low carb tortilla spread with
– Lots of avocado then topped with –
– My fave, paleo Roasted garlic and beetroot “hummus”
– Baby Spinach
– Shaved carrots
– Sliced Tomato, and lots of freshly ground black pepper

3 – What I’m Drinking –

Say hello to my new, fave smoothie –

– 1 cup Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/4 cup of frozen strawberries
–  a few chunks of frozen banana
–  1/2 scoop of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey – Vanilla Ice Cream protein powder
–  1 heaping tsp of Power Superfoods – Maca Smoothie Blend with Cacao
–  1 cup of ice

This is by far the best maca blend I have tried (and I have tried a few) it blends well into smoothies, oats or even just stir it though some Greek yoghurt. No chalky aftertaste, just smooth, chocolately deliciousness with a bunch of health benefits – high in protein (20 amino acids), essential fatty acids, vitamins, and too many minerals and trace elements to list!

Cacao Power has 360% MORE antioxidants than regular cocoa, and is a source of beta-carotene, protein/aminos, calcium, zinc, iron, potassium, chromium and magnesium.

Highly, highly recommend 

3 – Recipes I’m pinning –

How insanely delicious do these Paleo Brownies look? Well played,  Eat Drink Paleo , well played indeed?!

I seriously have no words, other than Get. In. My. Belly!!!!

4 – Workouts I’m doing –

2 of my fave ladies, Jill Coleman (of JillFit Physiques) and Jen Sinkler (Thrive with Jen) join forces to bring this weeks lift weights faster challenge!

Grab yourself a set of lightweight dumbbells and a trusty old timer and get ready to get on up to get down baby?!

“While there is a bit of leg work, your upper body is the main event: your biceps, triceps, anterior delts, upper back, and core are put on blast with this one.”

As always make sure you are nice an warm before you start ay workout – Run on the spot, do jumping jacks, jump rope, dance around your living room, anything to get you warm then it’s time to get serious.

Finish with a nice little cool down and stretch, maybe take a walk or something anything to help bring your heart rate down. Finish with a few of your fave stretches. Please don’t skip the stretch people, its like dessert for the body.

Click here to see a little video demo of my girls in action, watch it first so you can see what your in for

 I managed to knock it out in – 

5 – E-cards I’m lovin’ –

 Been there ↑

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Question of the day –

In the spirit of fit friday fun, what are you eating, drinking, planning, loving, digging’, wanting, doing?

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