Healthy living: Snack tip!

Chocolate lovers this one is for you! Having a sweet tooth and craving chocolate can often lead to unhealthy eating which can throw us off track (trust me I know haha) however there are somethings we can do to extinguish the cravings and not feel guilty!

  Today I discovered these awesome biscuits by Special K and they are only 98 calories per two biscuits! Perfect! They may not look it but they are soooo chocolatey and taste delicious!!

I also saw that my friend Melv'yn posted a yummy dinner pic on instagram and I tried to recreate it haha, its strawberries,  scrambled egg with orange peppers and salad, I added some curried prawns after too! Yum!

As im on 12-4's all this week at work I've decided to hit the gym before instead of after as sometimes after work I'm far too tired and talk myself out of it *covers face* but I like going in the morning as it gives me a clear head and makes me feel refreshed and pumped!

What time of day do you workout?

P.S my laptop is getting repaired and im writing this on my phone just in case the layout looks dodgey ha ha

God bless
Nay
Xx

Update!: Hair, weight loss, movies, summer etc

Apologies for being away for a while! Started a new job in a cafe which is great but sometimes I feel too tired to do much else haha anyway here's what's been going on with me!


I have my natural hair out:

By natural I mean my real hair not my real texture (It's relaxed) if that makes sense, had weave in for quite a while so fancied a break! May switch it up before my birthday.

I'm trying to lose a bit of weight/tone up before my birthday:

Currently on day 4 and will keep you posted! I created a calender for this month so I can check what I've been eating and tick off the days I've worked out etc. I'm making sure I go to the gym at least 5 x a week and will try and eat healthy as often as I can (Chocolate has been my weaaaakness lately, goodness lol). My goal is to firm up my arms, trim down my tummy and thighs and hopefully reveal some cheek bone haha.

Example of a typical dinner: Prawn, Bacon & Chickpea salad with some low fat chocolate mousse for dessert...yum! Surprisingly filling

Summer update:

Can you believe how fast this Summer has gone!?! I've been staying in Canterbury as I am working here now..woohoo! I miss my family like you wouldn't believe and was gutted to miss my brothers graduation of his Masters (congratulationssss!:D) but besides that I've had a good time here! My bf and close group of friends at uni are still here and we've done things like gone to play snooker, darts, went to the zoo, cinema, out for dinner..its been fun!

Chocolat:

Can't believe how late I am a discovering the film Chocolat with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche it's an amazing film about a chocolatier and her daughter and how they try and settle into a small French town. Johnny Depp plays "Roux" and looks FANTASTIC lol! It's a great film, a new favourite.

Sooo enough about me...how are you?:)

God Bless

Nay

xx

My first Graze Box!

It came! Yay!

I've been eyeing up these little boxes on peoples posts and on adverts for a longgg time so when they started their first box free initiative I jumped at the chance (Hey who doesn't love a freebie!)

Basically you log on to Graze.com and fill in your details then they show you a list of snacks they provide, from porridge to chocolate brownies! (you can also choose from the really healthy options).

You state which ones you like, love and would not like to have in the boxes that get sent to you so you have a better chance of getting the yummy snacks you like!

I ordered mine on Sunday and it arrived today (Wednesday) and they would be every Wednesday unless I choose to cancel,

Here's what arrived!

Inside also was a guide to each sections calories and it also came with some vouchers to give to friends!

Box 1 Copacabana: My faveee! Dark & Milk chocolate buttons & Brazil nuts! Nom!

Box 2 Cookies & Cream: Not bad! Mini chocolate cookies, white chocolate buttons and sunflower seeds..loving the chocolate buttons theme lool the seeds were a bit random though

Box 3 Nacho Libre: Salsa Almonds, Cheesy Sombreros(biscuits), jumbo chilli corn....yummy! nice and fiery

Box 4 Salsa Fresca: Tomato Salsa Fresca with Cheesy Sombreros (biscuits) second fave! The dip was lovely

Have you tried any of the Graze boxes? How did you find them and what did you get?

God Bless

Nay

xx

Food glorious food! - Soup edition

Different from what I usually post but I feel like a proud parent with the soup I just made for lunch haha! So.Yummy...

I bought a great Tomato & Basil soup from Tesco the other day and thought I would try and make my own version to use up some of the tinned tomato I have lying about and it tastes just as delicious!


Nays Tomato & Basil soup!

Ingredients

• 1 tin of peeled tomatoes (Chopped will do too! or even normal tomatoes boiled down)
• Small amount of chopped ginger (You will notice my measurements are rather vague, I usually just dash & dash as my mum would call it haha!)
• A couple shakes of dried Basil (Fresh is great too)
• Tablespoon of Mango Chutney (Random but WORKS! Adds great flavour)
• Anything to garnish (I used a bit of Rocket)
• Some gorgeous wholemeal crusty bread to dip in

Blend the tinned tomatoes with the basil, ginger, and mango chutney then put in a saucepan on the stove to boil.

Serve in a bowl with the bread on the side and ENJOY!

God Bless

Nay 

xx

Diary of an on & off healthy living fan

DISCLAIMER: Before you read please know I do not claim to be a fitness guru, gym bunny because I'm so far from that. Pinch my arms & feel the play dough texture......you catch my drift haha! Just someone who enjoys a bit of health once in a while :D ....you may continue....

The reason I call myself an on & off healthy living fan is because I am one of those people who will be dedicated to going to the gym & eating right then for some reason the motivation slowwwwlyyyy decreases lol during this time I'm still aware of how I want to change & the bits I want to tweak but I'm not as dedicated then something will happen and I'm back on a gym hype lol! It's a sad cycle & causes my weight to be more up & down than Tower Bridge!

(Warning picture heavy post lol)

Fact File

Name: Naomi Angus (Nay)
Current weight: 10 stone 2 pounds
Goal weight: Some where in the early 9 stone region
Highest weight: Around 11/12 stone
Favourite work out: Zumba, jumping squats, running machine & using the elliptical
Favourite tips picked up: 

• Muscle weighs more than fat so if the scales aren't decreasing or are even increasing and your eating right & working out it could mean your gaining muscle! (This is why it's better to measure yourself than use scales)
• When you feel hunger pangs have a glass of water because it could mean your thirsty not always hungry.
• Weights & machines in the gym are good to help you lose weight! They won't always bulk you up! Just have to get past the scary men grunting & posing in the mirrors O_O 
• Broccoli is an amazing snack
• You can work out at home with results! Youtube videos have been my best friend in the past lol
• Choose healthier options! Green tea instead of a Cappucino at cafe's or a wrap instead of burgers when eating out (however I do not always stick to this loool)

The Bible says "You were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body" 1 Corinth 6: 20 and I believe that to do this you will need to be healthy & not gluttonous so that's what I'm trying to do :D

Here's a few snaps of me bigger*deep breath* lol...

 Here's a few snaps of me at my slimmest:

A few of me curvier:

And me as I stand today:

Drinking water is great for slimming but it's something I don't do enough, I also love to drink Green Tea, it's so yummy and is really good for you! I bought 'Adios' Diet pills once but I only managed to take two then my boyfriend at the time hid them from me LOL I am grateful that he did! Diet pills are something I do not recommend at all! They give you short term results and you gain more weight afterwards with added side effects.

Websites like Tumblr & Blogspot are great for inspiration (but watch out for unhealthy pro-anorexia sites!) you can follow like minded people & read their posts plus see inspiration pictures like these!

I love this pic because I would be bummed when I only lost a pound but imagine that coming off your stomach! :O ^

Skipping is a great form of exercise as a jump rope is portable so you can work out just about anywhere! It works your entire body especially arms & legs so is great!

Here is my favourite skipping work out:

Sorry this post has so many pictures lol!
Hopefully one day I'll be coming back at you with pics of a six pack haha! 

Got any fitness tips? Share them below :D

God bless 

Nay

xx

Smoooothieeeeeessssss

This post is going to be about my new found love of......SMOOTHIES!

I'm on a total health kick at the moment....like many times before haha, but this time I'm determined to make it last and to see results! Along with hitting the gym most days of the week I've been putting my blender to good use and making some delicious slushy treats!

My first one was called Very Very Berry (please don't laugh at my *ahem* extremely creative names lool)

Very Very Berry

Ingredients

Hand full of frozen mixed summer berries from Asda (Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
Dollop of Yoghurt (preferably Greek or Plain)
Splash of Milk (preferably Soy but any will do)
Water( if it's too thick)

Put all in blender, push the button and Bleeeenddd!

I find this so fun and love seeing the vibrant colours that form from all the fruit! It's low in calories, high in Vitamins and good stuff and kills the dreaded sweet tooth!

Any one that knows me knows that I'm the first one looking at the dessert menu even before the main meal haha! but these smoothies are so naturally sweet it removes any want for chocolate goodies, resulting in in-taking less calories....result!

Next up we have Mellow Yellow (lol)

Mellow Yellow

Ingredients

1 Banana

1 Orange (peeled and segmented, could probably use Orange Juice but I had none at the time)

Handful or half a cup of Pineapple chunks with juice

Dollop of Yoghurt (preferably Greek or Plain)

Blend & Enjoy! made in a matter of minutes 

YUM! 

You could also substitute the milk and yoghurt for ice and have a lovely frozen slushy treat!

God bless

Nay

xx

Note: first picture was NOT taken by me :)