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THE HOLY GRAIL OF WEIGHT-LOSS MEALS: 184 calorie Bacon & Mushroom “Alfredo”

March 31, 2018 No Comments
152-calorie bacon & mushroom Alfredo

I have found the holy grail of weight-loss meals! The other night, I made this delicious bacon and mushroom pasta “alfredo” with no-calorie fettuccini noodles… Trust me when I say I could eat this EVERY NIGHT. ONLY 152 CALORIES FOR AN ENTIRE BOWL A WEIGHT-LOSS MEAL WITH BACON!!! LIKE OMGAAAAASH YOU WILL FEEL FULL! ABSOLUTELY […]

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  • BEST EVER LOW CALORIE OMELET! . True story guys - this little baby is my ultimate low calorie breakfast weapon (you know, since summer is drawing nearer and them summer bods need to be crafted in a jif!). . Let me tell you why… . Egg whites? Think most of us will agree they can be pretty gross and tasteless! But with this omelet I tried to be clever by using a base of egg whites, but adding a single egg yolk for a hit of flavour (that won’t cost you too many calories). . And then I added two strategic ingredients that pack the most punch in terms of flavour but add the least amount of calories = mushrooms and a dash of Parmesan cheese :) . You are going to love this! An added tip, is to use a good non-stick pan to save on extra oil. . SEE THE FULL RECIPE LINK IN BIO . #mondaymotivation #omelet #eggwhiteomelet #lowcalorie #weightlossmeals #eggs #breakfastlover #breakfast #mondays #foodblogger #capetown
  • Do you have that #FridayFeeling yet? . Can I confess something utterly hilarious? Even though I am technically working for myself now and don’t work a typical 9-5 day (I pretty much work when I am feeling most productive…even late at night) - I STILL LOOK FORWARD TO FRIDAY!! Ha! It’s so weird😆 . Most of us crave to be on our own clock - the thought is INCREDIBLY alluring (trust me I know). But funny enough, it still has it’s limitations. Humungous PRO is that you have the opportunity to waste absolutely ZERO of your time and spend it doing exactly what you want. But an inevitable CON that comes with this kind of schedule is that even though your time is 100% your own…the people you love, friends and family’s time is not 😔 . Which brings me to why I am excited for the weekend…everyone is FREE and I’m so excited to share it with my loves! Side note: literally just decided it’s maybe for the best - otherwise I’d probably never get any work done🙈 . Have the absolute BEST weekend guys! (I am already baking brownies and the G&Ts are a GO!) . . . . . #friday #tgif #capetown #lavierge #creatives #sabloggers
  • ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES: 2 Ingredient Toast with Mushrooms, feta and plenty of creamy AVOCADO! . I am proud to say that I invented the “2 ingredient toast” back when I was on a Banting diet and wanted to add a little more fibre to my diet. You see, my intention was simply to add Banting-friendly fibre in the form of psyllium husks to my usual breakfast omelet. . Little did I know that the psyllium husks would soak up all the moisture in the eggs and transform the mixture into somewhat of a “pancake batter”. . I spooned the raw mixture onto a nonstick griddle, and it formed a kind of savoury pancake! Didn’t take much thinking for me to cover this new invention in tomato paste, and plenty of mozzarella and turn it into my Banting fantasy pizza!!! By far the best thing I consumed over that time of my life! . Anyway, now this concoction has evolved into something way more sophisticated…and you simply MUST try it! . Why? Because it’s awesome! - but also because it is GLUTEN-FREE, LOW CARB, and practically GUILT-FREE (yassss!!!). . Follow the link in my bio for the full recipe and a little how-to video 😉Enjoy guys, and happy #Tuesday! . . . . . #glutenfreetoast #glutenfreerecipes #lowcarbrecipes #avocadotoast #omelet #mushroomomelet #foodblogger #capetown #foodiesofsa #gloobyfood #bantingrecipes #bantingdiet #ketodiet #ketorecipes
  • Happy #winewednesday guys!! Sho - apologies for being practically dead for the past 2 weeks (been a lot happening, and tbh I’m still trying to get into a [productive] routine :) . Anywho - a lil update on my life… No longer working the normal 9-5, and starting my own thang so to speak (super excited but extremely nervous of course). We all want to wake up doing something we love instead of living for weekends, 5 o’clock, or the holidays. Can’t bear wasting any time! Problem is, stepping out of the comfort zone is incredibly intimidating… . I mean, you start off having this amazing (well, you think it is) idea. But maybe, most of us leave it at that and settle with our current existence. Actually taking a chance on your own ideas or passion means taking a GINORMOUS leap of faith to invest all your energy into it…along with a lot of money (maybe all of your money) which, let’s face it, is probably the biggest limiting factor we all face. And for me, it definitely is…but I’ve decided to start small and see whether this thing I’m doing can make it. If not, I’ll reassess and start again. . Now, I really don’t mean to ramble on, but I’d really like to inspire some of you to join me and try and change things in your life for the better! I’m starting out now (soon, I will reveal more of my plans to you guys), and doing a lot of planning. I’ve given myself a period of time to see if it succeeds and if not, the reality is that I may need to backtrack to where I was. But one thing is for certain…I won’t give up! . Please have an amazing week till we chat again ❤️ . Also, side note - I do not spend everyday frequenting wine farms as seen above (even though it sure does help the creative juices flowing 😜) . . . . #motivation #wednesday #winelover #capetowngirl #workfromhome #entrepreneur #freelancer
  • Just in case you missed my #InstaStory yesterday, here’s an awesome recipe for a DELICOUSLY Cozy Roasted Butternut and Red Onion Soup – that’s ONLY 147 CALORIES PER SERVING! #happydance hope y’all enjoy and have a LOOOOOVELY #Wednesday! ❤️ . INGREDIENTS: ✅1 whole butternut cut into chunks (around 900 grams) ✅1 red onion, roughly chopped ✅1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✅seasoning to taste (I use Robertson's garlic and herb) ✅1 tbsp olive oil ✅3 cups chicken stock ✅1 cup water ✅1 tsp garlic ✅¼ tsp chili flakes ✅1 tsp honey ✅⅛ tsp nutmeg ✅1 tsp salt ✅10 grinds of pepper . DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. 2. Combine the butternut and red onion, and place on a baking tray. 3. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and seasoning to taste. 4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. 5. Mix with your hands and place in the oven for 20 minutes. 6. After 20 minutes: optionally sprinkle some pumpkin seeds onto the mix. 7. Roast for a further 20 minutes. 8. Remove from the oven and set aside. 9. Remove the pumpkin seeds to use as a garnish. 10. On medium heat - fry the garlic in 1 tsp of oil. 11. Add the roasted veggies and stir. 12. Add the chili flakes and nutmeg. Stir. 13. Add 3 cups of chicken stock and 1 cup of water. 14. Stir in 1 tsp of honey, the salt and pepper, and bring to the boil. 15. Use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth (or transfer in batches in a normal blender). 16. Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. . . . . . #butternutsouprecipe #butternutsoup #roastedbutternut #roastedveggies #souprecipe #lowcalrecipes #weightlossrecipes #lowfat #lowcalorie #wednesdaywisdom #enjoy
  • Serving looks😝💪🏻 . Haha! It’s Monday again…are you amped? From my side – this week brings a lot of change. Kind of bitter sweet, but I’m excited for the future! Think I will elaborate on my plans a little more towards the end of the week, but for now, I’m enjoying my last week at a 9-5 job!! Hectic hey?! THIS IS MY LAST #blueMonday!!!! Sad to leave behind the friends I have made there…but so excited to immerse myself in what I love most… . A little #MondayMotivation…If I’ve learnt anything over the past few years, it is that you are the only one responsible for your own happiness. Sure, there a lot of people that can influence you – but at the end of the day, happiness is a choice. Reminding myself of that has been one of the most powerful tools. If you’re unhappy, only YOU can take the leap of faith to change your life. It might be scary AF, but it’s the only way you’ll be able to change your life for the better and do something you are passionate about every day! Otherwise, you’ll have to face the alternative – and that may actually be way scarier! I’m right smack bang in that situation right now, so believe me when I say – IT IS SCARY AF! Haha, let’s hope everything turns out okay…I just need to remind myself that failure is also an inevitable stepping stone along the way. I’m prepared! . BE BOLD! DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE! Hope you guys have a great week!🌸 📸 @bronwynjanse . . . . . #Mondays #Inspirationalquote #inspiration #workgoals #lifegoals #capetown #contentcreator #happiness #happinessisachoice
  • Happy Friday again guys! I’m so happy this day comes around on a weekly basis! . I’m in a festive mood, and I think I’m keen to make these DELICIOUS strawberry daiquiris again from @jonathan.goodwin.549 ! They are lower in sugar so we’re GOOD TO GO! Wooooooo!!!!! . How to: . Add fresh chopped strawberries to a blender, along with some ice and fresh mint leaves. Add a teeny bit of water just to get the mixture to blend (or water with 20 drops of liquid Stevia). Blend away! Then add about 1/3 cup of the mixture to glasses with a single or double shot of white rum topped with ice. Fill the rest of each glass with Sprite Zero. Garnish with a strawberry on the side of the glass and a little fresh mint on top! . Hope you guys have a FAB weekend! . . . . . #strawberries #strawberrydaiquiri #cocktails #weekendvibes #fridayfeeling #tgif #capetown #hermanus #drinks #healthiercocktails #lowsugar
  • Me and my liefie ❤️ Side note: Incase you missed my insta stories over the weekend...I have something you guys simply MUST TRY!!! We took this picture at the stunning @lanzeracwineestate on Sunday, and enjoyed (I kid you not!!) the best meal! More accurately, I had the pleasure of consuming the best hearty winter meal I’ve had in a while! ... the Lamb Osso Bucco (SWIPE TO SEE IT😃), which is an option as a main course on the Sunday Lunch set menu. Go and give it a try guys! Absolutely Devine! . . . . . #lanzerac #wednesdaywisdom #wednesday #capetown #capetownfoodspots #bestfood #wintermeals #lamb #ossobucco
  • 🎁WIN A NUTRIBULLET🎁 In honour of Women’s month, I am giving away a Nutribullet 600W blender to one lucky girl – to help her on the journey to her healthiest and BEST self! . This thing is FAN-FLIPPEN-TASTIC!!!! Can’t tell you guys how much I use my own! It’s pretty much the best friend to every healthy foodie out there ❤️ . All you need to do to enter: 1. Like this post 2. Follow me on INSTA & YOUTUBE 👉🏻link in bio! 3. Tag friends! Every friend you tag = an extra entry! . The winner will be announced on Monday 20th August! Good luck dears! And I hope you all have a wonderfully blessed month! Kisses xx . . . . . #giveaway #nutribullet #win #prize #healthyliving #healthylife #smoothies #lovesmoothies #capetown #foodbloggerct #blueberrysmoothie #proteinsmoothie #fitlife #mondaymotivation
  • 🌸HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY🌸 Hope you all had a special day...whether you had some #selfcare time, or spent it with some special people in your life. Today was a beautiful day spent at @idiomwine bidding farewell to this special lady leaving us for bratwurst (and studies of course ) in Germany 🇩🇪 Hope you have a special and amazing cultural experience over there till we see you again next year❤️ . . . . . #friends #womensday #womensday2018 #idiomwines #winefarm #capetownwinelands #swest #winetasting #shotoniphone #thursdays
  • IT’S MONDAY!!!! I feel like I always start my posts by telling you guys what day of the week it is. Like duh! We know, Loraine!!!!😜 . Stating what day of the week it is, internally, just gets my brain mentally prepared for the day. Especially when it’s Monday. I need to feel energized and motivated more than any other day of the week! . This photo was taken in Hermanus this past weekend 😊 Can you imagine, I was born in that town, grew up in that town…been in and out since 2013…and STILL I am obsessed with that place! My absolute fave destination to have a break from hectic city life (not including the Maldives haha!). . I know it’s Monday, and we’re all bleak to be back at work – but this is just a little motivation to let you know that you’re not alone! We all have to work hard to get what we want…even though Instagram makes it look like everyone is just living their best lives on a beach somewhere 24/7…it’s not a true representation. And little gems like displayed above don’t have to be oversees and cost thousands of cash dolla! Pure bliss could be awaiting you but a mere hour’s drive away from your work-week. Find it! And enjoy the little breaks in between the madness 😊 . Hope you all have a FAB week and are looking forward to an awesome mini-break for Women’s Day on Thursday! . . . . . #MondayMotivation #Hermanus #MotivationalMessage #BeautifulPlacesaroundtheworld #quoteoftheday #MotivationMonday
  • And we’re back to the WEEKEEEEEND!!!!! It’s been a long busy week, but now it’s finally weekend and time to CHILL out HARD! . Hope you all had a fab week. But just to catch y’all up on ma life (fitness wise): . This past week was my LAST week in my 2 month bulking phase 😊 So next week I’m back to my usual HIIT training and a strict diet. It’s been so wonderful to eat whatever I want, but now it’s time to define those muscles I’ve built (let’s just say, my biceps are poppin! Haha!). . Next week is going to be killer! I haven’t done my HIIT workouts in 2 months so I know I ‘m going to die on Monday! Wish me luck ;P . Also – you guys can expect a blog post from me all about my 2 month bulk SOON SOON! It’s going to be a long one, outlining my workouts and a few things I learnt along the way 😊 Hope y’all are AMPED 😉 . Have an awesome weekend! . . . . . #tgif #happyfriday #bulkingphase #fitness #gettingripped #capetown #healthblogger #musclebuilding #ladiesfitness

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