Category: 40 Day Challange

Hi guys

Today we have loads of yummy meals and snacks again to enjoy! Weekends don’t have to be about feeling hungry and deprived. You can still enjoy delicious meals without all the added sugar!

Meal 1

Mince omelette (same as day 2)

Prepare the mince using half a tsp of coconut oil, 1 chopped up red onion and a tin of tomato and herb mix (woolies has a great variety of these which add great flavour) add in salt and pepper as you prefer.

Ingredients for the omelette:

3 tablespoons mince

1 egg

1 egg white

2 tbs water

Veg (mentioned below)

Add the egg, egg white and water into a small container and whisk with a fork adding in some salt and pepper.

Heat up a medium sized pan and spray a little spray and cook, pour your egg mixture into the pan.

In a separate pan fry the following together:

1/4 cup chopped mushroom

1/3 cup green peppers

1/3 cup red peppers

1/4 cup onions

Once the egg starts to cook add in the mince and above fried veg to complete your omelet.

(I know classically an omelette calls for loads of cheese, but we are skipping the cheese for this healthier option. I promise the flavours are so good you won’t even miss it)

For the guys. I change Jason’s omelette up and I add in a good helping of cheese and I use 3 full eggs and increase the mince by two tbs

(Total 420 cal)

Snack 1

1 serving chocolate flourless brownie

Ingredients:

1 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup coconut sugar or honey

1/2 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

2 eggs

1/3 cup coconut oil softened

1/4 cup almond milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Set the oven to 180 degrees

In a mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients

In a separate bowl combine All the wet ingredients and blend together and add into the dry ingredients and mix together

pour into a pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out dry

(This recipe makes 12 squares)

Enjoy 1 square with your coffee (Jason will have two of these)

(total 111 cal)

 

Meal 2

Chicken stir fry

120gram chicken cut into strips and cook in 1/2 tsp coconut oil with salt and pepper

In a separate pan add 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil and add the following:

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped red peppers

1/2 cup chopped green peppers

1 cup shredded cabbage

Once cooked to your liking add in the chicken and salt and pepper and drizzle some vinaigrette over the top (recipe to follow)

Combine the following together for the vinaigrette

3 tbs balsamic vinegar

1 tbs Dijon mustard

1/2 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1 tbs honey

(This will make about 3/4 cup) It’s super yum! Just don’t use too much at a time 🙂

ENJOY!!!

(The guys can have half a portion extra)

(Total 342 cal)

 

snack 2

1 sachet almond butter (32g)

I love these as on the go snacks. I keep a couple in my gym bag and car for those days I don’t have time to make something. They are delicious too and really take away those sugar cravings

(total 201 cal)

meal 3

150gram steak and cauliflower mash

Use 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil when cooking your steak

In pot a add half a cauliflower head and boil until completely soft. Once cooked mash it up adding in 1/2 tsp butter (not margarine) salt and pepper. If it’s a bit thick I like to add in a tiny amount of almond milk to get that smooth texture.

For the guys, enjoy half a serving extra of the mash and a 300 gram steak

ENJOY!!!

(Total 441 cal)

Drinks

Enjoy 2 cappuccinos with almond milk (stay away from the cappuccino sachets, they are yum but have loads of sugar and creamers added in) Always go for black coffee. I froth my almond milk and add it into my black coffee. It really helps keep a person feeling full and satisfied throughout the day. No sugar.

Dont forget about a minimum of 1.5l water. I’m very bad with drinking water but it’s so important. Try and make a point to drinks a glass with each meal this way you won’t forget.

(Total for the day 1565 cal)

Enjoy your Sunday

Tomorrow its back to basic eating, protein and hard training sessions again.

till then…..

Sam

Hi guys

Weekends are usually the most challenging so I try and incorporate some healthier ‘cheats’ to prevent over eating. It’s so easy to mindlessly eat. Try and stick to the set meals and drink water/ coffee inbetween meals to stay full. Sometimes we feel hungry but we are actually thirsty.

Meal 1

1 serving of oats

For the ladies stay strict to 40 grams (half a cup uncooked oats) I usually measure this with my kitchen scale to make sure. It’s so easy to go over board and when you look again you are well above the recommended portion.

Guys can double this portion (80grams)

(I don’t eat oats very often, because it’s higher in carbs but after a full week of training I usually feel hungry by the end of the week and this is still a healthy option and leaves me feeling full. For the rest of the day, I make sure the carbs in the rest of the meals aren’t too high 🙂

Once cooked add the following

1 tsp honey / 2 sachet of stevia (stevia is always the better option of the two)

1/4 tsp butter (not margarine)

Dash of cinnamon

Enjoy!!!!

(Total 180cal)

Snack 1 (choose one of the two options)

1 serving Wild Vegan Protein shake mixed with water (or any protein of your choice)

(113 cal)

OR

30grams of biltong  (This is a small handful) choose biltong with less fat on

(90 cal)

 

Meal 2

Chicken salad

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp coconut oil

120 grams chicken

1/2 red onion

1/2 cup mushrooms

In a pan heat the coconut oil and add in the chicken with salt and pepper. Once chicken is browned add in the onion and mushrooms and cook through.

In a separate bowl add the following ingredients:

2 big handfuls of chopped lettuce

1/2 chopped cucumber

1 chopped tomato

1/2 small avo

Add in the chicken

And ENJOY 🙂

(Total 404 cal)

 

Snack 2 (choose one of the two options)

1 mini carb clever ice cream

(can only be bought at Woolies) be sure it says carb clever and not slimmers choice! I usually buy the pack of 4. It comes in vanilla and choc

These are great over weekends because it feels like a cheat without all the sugar

(Total 210 cal)

OR

1 small canderel chocolate  (30grams)

(Total cal 130)

Meal 3

Zucchini Bolonaise

This one is a great replacement if you have a craving for pasta and even better we get to use our leftover mince from yesterday which means the preparation is quick and easy

In a pan add the following and fry:

1/2 tsp coconut oil

1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped red onions

1/2 cup chopped tomato

2 tbs of tomato and herb tin mix

Once cooked add the following:

3 heaped tbs prepared mince (leftover from yesterday)
Add in a little boiling water if it’s too thick and stir all together until it’s a saucy consistency.
Lastly add in the zucchini noodles and cook further until noodles are soft.
(The zucchini noodles can usually be found at Pnp and Woolies and they have already been spiralized and prepared for you. You are welcome to make your own using baby marrows as well. You can either use a grater or even slice thinly.  These are low in calories so you can enjoy a big portion)

Add salt and pepper as needed.

ENJOY!!!

For the guys have half a portion extra and add some cheese to the top.

(Total 393 cal)

*BONUS snack 3*

Sugar free jelly 🙂

These can be found at most shops. I like the pnp Live well brand but Dischem stocks a variety as well.

Prepare this before your meal 3 and enjoy as a late night snack

The total calories depends on the brand you choose but they are all roughly the same

(Total 76 cal)

Drinks

Always aim for a minimum of 1.5l water

2 x cappuccino with almond milk. No sugar

(Total for the day, depending on the choices you made 1426 cal)

I usually rest over weekends but try and either go for a long walk with the kids or do something active to stay busy.

Send me some pics of your meals please! I would love to see 🙂

 

Till tomorrow….

 

Sam

Hi guys

How is day one going so far?

Did you take before photos?

Please send any photos you wish to share to me 🙂

This is very important. Take photos from all angles and in good lightening. Make sure you are wearing a sports bar and shorts/tights or for the guys just a pair of shorts no t shirt. Every 2 weeks the same outfit should be worn for the photos. Make a note of your starting weight as well.

If you have any fun, healthy recipes you would like me to incorporate into the 40 days please send it to me!

Meal 1

Same as yesterday

We are going to enjoy a protein smoothie/ Health bar smoothie again but changing up the flavours for today.  (The OH MY! Mocha almond smoothie is a fabulous choice for those of you who are coffee lovers!)

Ingredients:

1 serving Wild Vegan Vanilla Collagen Shake

(Any protein of your preference will do)

1/2 a medium size banana

1 tsp honey / 1 sachet stevia (I always opt for stevia but honey is just as good)

12 small blocks of ice

1 tbs oats

1 tsp of peanut butter (I like the black cat sugar free one, it tastes just as good as the rest but there is far less carbs and sugar making it a good switch to make)

1/2 cup almond milk

Add a dash of cinnamon

Add very little water at a time as needed as you blend if it’s too thick

Blend it all together ?

And ENJOY

(If you don’t have the ingredients, and want to get one from the Health Bar you are welcome to send me a watsapp/text with your order and we will have it ready for which ever time will suit you best)

(Total 269 cal)

Snack 1

Nature valley bar for ladies only 1 bar, guys may enjoy the full serving of 2 bars

(Total 90 cal)

 

Meal 2

Mince omelette

(I cook a packet of mince and keep the leftovers in a container to use for the next day or two so that there is no wastage and it saves time for the next meal. (We will be incorporating left overs in tomorrow’s plan for a completely different meal)

Prepare the mince using half a tsp of coconut oil, 1 chopped up red onion and a tin of tomato and herb mix (woolies has a great variety of these which add great flavour) add in salt and pepper as you prefer.

Ingredients for the omelette:

3 tablespoons mince

1 egg

1 egg white

2 tbs water

Veg (mentioned below)

Add the egg, egg white and water into a small container and whisk with a fork adding in some salt and pepper.

Heat up a medium sized pan and spray a little spray and cook, pour your egg mixture into the pan.

In a separate pan fry the following together:

1/4 cup chopped mushroom

1/3 cup green peppers

1/3 cup red peppers

1/4 cup onions

Once the egg starts to cook add in the mince and above fried veg to complete your omelet.

(I know classically an omelette calls for loads of cheese, but we are skipping the cheese for this healthier option. I promise the flavours are so good you won’t even miss it)

For the guys. I change Jason’s omelette up and  I add in a good helping of cheese and I use 3 full eggs and increase the mince by two tbs

(Total 420 cal)

Snack 2

30 grams of biltong (I prefer the finely cut pieces with no fat) this is a small handful

(This snack can be eaten before or after meal 3, save it for when you need it the most)

I’m a late snacker so I always save this one for after my 3rd meal of the day

The guys can enjoy double this portion.

(Total 90 cal)

Meal 3

Green beans, Gem squash and chicken

1 portion green beans (steam beforehand to soften) and then fry in a pan using 1/2 tsp of coconut oil with salt and pepper.

Cook the gem squash and when cooked through I add in 1/4 tsp of real butter (not margarine) and 1 sachet of stevia with a pinch of cinnamon. This helps a lot for that sweet tooth!

(Some prefer it with salt and pepper, which is fine as well!)

Cut the raw chicken into strips and fry in 1/2 tsp of coconut oil, add in a dash of mild curry spice with salt and pepper and put on top of the fried beans.

For the guys, double the chicken and beans and you are good to go!

This is a yummy, hearty meal. ENJOY!

(Total 430 cal)

Drinks

Allow 2 cappuccinos with almond milk and no sugar

(If you prefer tea or black coffee that’s good as well) stay away from coffee such as frisko, riccoffee etc (these are loaded with preservatives and sugar and lots of other bad ingredients) Nespresso, Jacobs, ground beans, is a great option!

 (Total for the day 1359 cal)

Don’t forget to drink a minimum of 1.5l water throughout the day.

Today’s training sessions will be intense! It’s almost weekend and we are planning on starting on a high note after a week of good PT sessions.

Make sure you get your workout in, if it’s a rest day, try and do something active such as go for a walk or do some yoga stretches and roll out sore muscles to prepare for your next workout.

Also something very important is to get in enough hours of sleep each night. Easier said than done I know 🙂

Good luck for day 2

Till tomorrow…..

Sam

Hey guys!!

Welcome to the 40 day challenge. Tomorrow (19th April) is officially Day 1. I’m very excited for this as I’ve been a little too relaxed with my diet lately and have heard a lot of our members have been struggling too. I’m hoping this is the kickstart needed to get us all back on track and motivated before winter really comes 🙂 We will be taking before photos and measurements tomorrow which is exclusive to the members of our gym and we will repeat this every two weeks until day 40. The photos will serve as motivation to stay on track throughout the challenge. Our personal training sessions combined with the below eating plan will result in maximum benefits of this challenge.5 days active training days and 2 rest days is ideal.

This challenge isn’t necessarily about losing weight but about looking better overall as well as implementing a sustainable way of eating which can be followed well beyond the 40 days. We will have some great prizes for the person with the biggest transformation.

Below is Day 1 of the meals. It’s all low carb, sugar free and a good combination of different types of food. For the men following along, portions can be increased. Jason has about half a portion extra per meal. I sometimes add in a little extra carbs for him too which I’ll share day by day.

Just a side note,

*You will see below, all dairy has been replaced with almond milk. I decided to go to dairy free over a year ago and not only have I seen a big difference in how my body looks, but I physically feel better as well. (I will do a post on this sometime and go into a little more detail for those interested)

Ok, Here we go….

Meal 1

Protein smoothie / Health bar smoothie

(If you don’t have the time to make your own, pop into our Health Bar and grab a smoothie on the go. I enjoy the skinny peanut butter one on days I am running late.  We are open from 6am – 11am every day 25a Schmidtsdrift Road)

1 serving of protein shake

(I’m currently using the Vegan Wild Protein Vanilla shake because it’s gluten free, dairy free and soy free. (This means no bloating or upset tummy) but any protein shake of preference will do.

1 slice pineapple

1 tablespoon oats

12 small blocks of ice

1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk

1 sachet stevia / 1 tsp honey (I prefer stevia but the honey is just as good)

1 small handful of raspberries

Blend it all together

(Add a little water as needed if it’s too thick to blend)

Its that easy! Enjoy 🙂

(Total 280 cal)

 

 

Snack 1

Almond Butta sachet (32g)

1 medium carrot (optional)

(I eat this straight out of the packet, but some prefer to dip a carrot into it which I’ve heard to be a yummy combination)

( Total 113cal )

Meal 2

Tuna boats

This is a winner. It’s a big portion which is guaranteed to leave you feeling full. (If you aren’t a fan of fish replace the tuna with 100grams of grilled chicken.

1 x baby gem lettuce head

(These are great and can be found at Woolies.  The leaves are so small and are the perfect size for the boats, but any lettuce will do)

1 tin tuna (in water)

1 tbs mayonnaise

1 medium Tomato

1/4 cucumber

1/4 cup yellow peppers

Salt and Pepper as needed

( Total 250cal)

 

Snack 2

(This snack can be eaten either before meal 3 or after, depending when you need it the most)

1 x small packet of salted cashew nuts 30grams

1 x cappuccino with unsweetened almond milk, no sugar

(Total 198 cal)

 

Meal 3

 

Grilled chicken and veg dish

120 grams chicken breast grilled in 1/2 tsp of coconut oil

1/4 butternut (200grams)

1/2 red onion

1 cup cauliflower

1/2 cup baby marrow

4 Tbs Tomato and herb tin mix

(I steam all the vegetables in my steamer in the microwave and once soft, add the veggies and cut up chicken into an oven safe dish. Add some salt and pepper and allow to grill for 20 mins)

ENJOY!

(Total 498cal)

 

Snack 3

1 x cappuccino with unsweetened almond milk. no sugar

*Try and drink a minimum of 1.5l of water throughout the day. This helps with cravings and will keep you hydrated, which means glowing skin 🙂

Don’t forget to exercise!!!

Total for the day = 1368cal

Be on the look out, I’ll be posting some yummy recipes to keep those sugar cravings at bay and to survive the weekend CHEAT FREE 🙂

Which was your favorite meal from Day 1?

Till tomorrow…

Sam