I started this year thinking what can I achieve this year that I haven't done yet. I always wanted to start a blog so I'm excited to begin that journey. I also wanted to make a small difference in some way. I'm currently looking for a charity that I will work with but any suggestions would be helpful. My goal for this year for myself was to do things I have never done. One of these is running the 10km. I hate the gym and never exercised in my life, hard to say that but I didn't.
I needed help, a lot of help to be honest but found it in the form of Leanne Moore, personal trainer and also my motivation to become a clean eater and hopefully run the 10km!
Leanne Moore is a personal trainer aswell as being a patron for Paleo Ireland check them out here
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Leanne gave me the confidence in needed and had set me up with a great plan and hopefully I will become stronger and fitter so I can achieve my goal.
Leanne has encouraged me to give up sugar and also now I'm checking sugar content while shopping. No more Fruit Shoots for Ronan , they contain the same amount of sugar as a can of coke!
And so it begins, ,my life as a gym bunny with my husband,my sugar free lifestyle and smoking hot body! Well two out of three ain't bad!
Leanne has started an #EEC50 EAT clean challenge for 50 days through Lent and beyond.
Challenge start date fell on a weekend – some people might be a little less likely to get involved – but her advice is DO IT and just do the best YOU can. One of the biggest concerns for people is what to eat if you are eating out. Leanne put together some of her TOP TIPS to help you stay on track.
Research The Restaurant:
It might sound extremely nerdy but do you really care if it’s helping keep you on track to your goal? Most restaurants have an online presence. Look up their website. Read through their menu’s. Take time to consider what the “cleanest” options are. I ALWAYS look up the menu so that I know I won’t be stuck when it comes to ordering.
Ask For What You Want:
You don’t always have to take what’s on the menu. Most places are happy to make changes for you. DOn’t be afraid to ask for adjustments that you want. For example if the dish is accompanied by chips or rice ask if you might have a side salad or portion of mixed veg instead. Again I rarely stick fully to what’s written on the menu. I usually ask for some adjustment.
Get The Sauce On The Side:
Giving up on the sauces is a tough thing to do as they do add flavour to the meal. But by asking for the sauce on the side you can then dip your food in as necessary and will end up using a fraction of what could have been on your plate skipping ALOT of unnecessary calories.
Look Out For Buzz Words:
Boiled, steamed, baked and grilled are all words you should be looking out for on your menu. These are normally the healthier options (depending on accompaniments of course!) For the most part steer clear of anything that has been fried.
Pass On The Bread Basket:
It’s probably the hardest part for most but do try to avoid picking at the bread basket before your meal. One way to avoid this is to not let yourself go out for dinner STARVING. Many people let themselves go hungry all day in a bid to make up for eating out at night. This is the wrong approach. Eat as normal during the day. Allow yourself a small snack two hours before your scheduled dinner. That way when the bread basket comes out you WON’T be as inclined to kill those hunger pangs with stodgy white rolls.
Do You Really Need All Three Courses?
I usually opt for two courses maximum when out for a meal. If there is something clean on the dessert menu that I fancy – like a fresh fruit salad – I’ll pass on the starter. However I usually like to go with a starter and a main course. By adding a third course you add a lot of extra calories as portion sizes in most places are quite large. I usually opt for a coffee or green tea at dessert time and some fresh fruit if they have it and it does the trick nicely.
Remember eating clean does not mean not doing the things you like to do. A little awareness is really all it takes.
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Thanks Leanne you are an inspiration to me and thanks for all your help in getting me off the couch and becoming a better person.
I really want to take part in a tough mudder but not sure if I would survive what do you guys think? Should I?
Patricia xx
