YESSS it’s Cheat day.
Finally I can satisfy that craving for sugar and chips that has been nagging at me since my last weigh in day…. But wait – do I really want to undo all of the hard work I put in throughput the week or make more scarifies this week just to fulfil my cravings? Yeah I didn’t think so. So instead of thinking about rewarding your body with food how about viewing it as a lifestyle change where you get to enjoy meals your taste buds love. So here’s a list of 7 Guilt Free lifestyle treats that will satisfy your cravings but won’t impact your results.
1 .Chocolate Berry Brownie! This brownie is amazing – it’s much, much healthier than your standard chocolate brownie, and is also gluten- free and has the option to be dairy-free too. Apart form the small amount of sugar in the dark chocolate, it is refined- sugar free as well. And it tastes awesome – moist, chocolatey and slightly gooey in the centre, with the perfect amount of sweet and tart raspberries to balance out the chocolate. You’d never know it doesn’t contain any flour (you might be surprised what the healthy ingredient replacement is! http://nadialim.com/recipe/healthier-chocolate-berrybrownie/
2. Cacao Mousse! Just when you thought you knew everything about avocados, this decadent avocado mouse will blow your mind. Silky
velvety and tastes like a dream.
4 medium, ripe avocados
1/3 cup raw coconut nectar
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh fruit and nuts, for garnish.
3. Peanut Butter Bon Bon’s
Peanut Butter Bon Bon’s are the perfect guilt-free alternative http://thehealthyfamilyandhome.com/healthy-peanut-butter-bon-bons/
4. Pizza With Meat and Vegies-
Pizza is often thought of as being the Ultimate Junk food, but it doesn’t have to be. When you think about it tall the ingredients in a pizza have potential to be healthy. Meat and cheese provide protein, and veggies add nutrients and fibre. Keep within the crust , look for whole west or gluten free options and use lots of vegetables and pizza can be a healthy cheat day treat.
5. Chicken Pad Thai With Zoodles-
This healthy version of the infamously greasy Thai dish swaps zucchini noodles, or zoodles, for their flour-based noodles, uses a sauce that eschews processed ingredients, and subs coconut palm sugar for brown sugar. A swirl of sririacha adds chili peppers’ fat-burning power.
6. Curry Lamb Chops-
Couscous, kidney beans and peas add complex carbs and fibre to protein-rich lamb, for a cheat meal that only tastes sinful.
7. Steak Burger With Orange Zest Sweet Potato Fries-
Enjoying a Steak now and again is now nothing to be ashamed of, as long a s you choose grass fed beef as this contains more omega 3 and sweet potatoes are one of the best carbs you can eat for weight loss—they’re packed with vitamins, plus satiating protein and fibre.
So with plenty to choose from what are you waiting for? Get down today 222 Belmont Avenue, Belmont WA 6104 (BIG GREEN BUILDING) & have a meeting with one of our Personal Trainers or our nutritionist Bek!