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Mmmmmmm Oats! Yeah, I know that doesn't sound exciting but seriously my chocolate oats are one of my all time favourite meals. This morning I got up early to do my favourite SPIN class and by the end of the class all I could think about was getting home so I could eat my Chocolate Oats, and geez they tasted good!

I think it is important if you really want to change your lifestyle for good to find some healthy meals that you actually like. When trying to lose fat too many people just eat what they are told although not really enjoying any of it. All the time thinking that they can't wait to go back to "normal" and stop the silly diet! Seriously that way of thinking won't get you anywhere, sure you might lose a few kilos while sticking to a diet but if you haven't changed any of your habits you will simply put it all back on when you go back to eating "normally".

The key is to develp new habits, find healthy foods you like and make them the majority of your diet (change your normal). Sure we all crave some junk every now and then. I have a bit of a weakness for chocolate but i save this as an occassional food. If I ate chocolate all the time I wouldn't have any hope of reaching my goals plus when I have indulged too often it just doesn't taste as good. I think you really enjoy your treats more when they are just that "treats". If you are eating junk all day, every day it simply doesn't taste that great and you'll notice your mood and energy levels hit the floor fast.

So I've found a way of eating healthy that I love! Yes, it takes time but it can be done if you are willing to try some new things and change some of your habits!

My favourite breakfast is obviously my Chocolate Oats -
1/2 Cup Natural Oats
1 Serve of Evolve Slow Whey Protein Powder
I mix up my oats with about a cup of water and microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly and add in the protein powder. Tip - Don't add the protein powder while oats are still really hot as the protein powder goes funny!
- You should see the strange looks I get when I make this up on the aircraft (obviously without the microwave), I think some people think I'm eating it because I have to!

Snacks - Well I have lots of snacks I like but a couple of favourites would be.
Pink Lady Apple & Cottage Cheese
1/2 Cup Low fat Creamed Cottage Cheese, mixed with some Queens Sugar Free Maple Syrup or Diet Jam. I then slice up the apple and dip it in my cottage cheese mix! (great for those afternoon sweet cravings)

Almonds & Chicken - I know it sounds boring but I really enjoy having some Almonds with some sliced chicken. I cook it up in my George Forman Grill (couldn't live without this!) with some Tuscan or Moroccan seasoning. This snack is great for when I'm flying!

Protein Pancakes - Now I'm not sure if this is my favourite or Cam's!
1/2 Cup Oats
1/4 Cup Egg Whites
1/4 Cup Cottage Cheese
Vanilla Essence, 1 satchet splenda

I blend everything together and cook in a lightly sprayed pancake pan, brown on one side and then flip. Top with some sugar free maple syrup.
Tip - You can buy frozen egg whites in cartons. You defrost them in the fridge and they last for about a week. They are also great for making egg white omlettes and a lot easier than cracking all of those eggs!

For lunch I'm pretty simple and just love my Tuna Salad, but I can't have it without my baby spinach leaves!

For dinner I'd have to say Barramundi and Salmon would be my all time favourites although really enjoying the marinated kangaroo lately as well!

So anyway I could go on forever about food, as you can tell i just love it although have learnt to find healthy things I can eat all the time!

If you spend a bit of time experimenting and trying new foods eventually you will find a healthy eating plan that doesn't even feel like your trying to be good.

Good luck and start experimenting!

If you have any great meal or snack ideas I'd love to hear them and I can put them up here for everyone to try. Simply send me an email.

Have a great day!

Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com