Thursday, 30 January 2014

Day 30

Weight: 13 stone 11 lb

Lost: 1 lb

Total weight loss since day 1: 1 stone 4 lb

I'm very happy that the weight loss is still continuing. I did expect it to slow down a bit but it's still going strong.

Enjoyed a really good green smoothie this morning with spinach, papaya and banana.

Afterwards I went off to the gym and had a great workout, even managed to do three sets of 15 sit ups (something that I've struggled with before).

Back at the casa I set about to making some energy bars which are very quick and easy to make...and taste delicious:

Coconut Cashew Apricot Energy Bars  (courtesy of healthishappiness.com)

8 medjool dates
1 1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup dried apricots (about 12)
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + a little for topping
1/3 cup hemp seeds + a little for topping (or sesame seeds if you can't get hemp)

In a food processor, process the dates and apricots into a paste.
Add the rest of the ingredients and progress until everything is well mixed together.
Line baking tray with foil and put mixture onto foil, spread evenly into a rectangle.
Cover and place in the fridge for a couple of hours to set.
Cut into bars and enjoy...but not all at once!

Coconut Cashew Apricot Energy Bars

A friend of mine came round today with some homemade chocolate cake for the family...it looked and smelt great but I managed to resist temptation...whereas in the past I would've dived straight in and probably eaten 2 slices, so my resolve is getting even stronger. This is all due to my continued weight-loss and feeling really good and positive about the way things are going.

Tomorrow I have plans to put together a new raised bed for my veg...

Hasta pronto

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