Update

Hey again!

Sorry I haven't updated in the past 2 days... been busy with uni work and stuff!

So what's been happening? Not much really! But the raw vegan diet is still going on track except I have to admit... I received a Lindt dark chocolate bunny (they're vegan) on easter and I did eat it... so that's obviously not raw haha, and today I had tahini and cucumber on wholemeal toast... which isn't raw either but it's not that bad, right? haha I'm just starting out, I'm allowed to warm up into it. Speaking of warm, today was bloody freezing which is why I went for the toast because I desperately wanted something warm to eat :( I'll have to find a way around that.

Today I received my Ball Mason jars in the mail! They're so great, can't wait to fill them up with yummy smoothies and raw things :) I already tested out one of my handle ones today but I forgot to take a picture (who the hell doesn't photograph everything they eat these days?!)... but anyway it was a yummy banana, frozen mixed berries and coconut water smoothie - perf!

I did however take a pic of the amazing smoothie creation I made yesterday... this is a MUST smoothie for everyone, vegans and carnivores alike:

Pour approx. 200mL of coconut water into whatever container you're making this in, and add a sprinkle of chia seeds and let that sit for a couple minutes to thicken up. Then add 2 frozen bananas and blend. Then add a handful of strawberries and blend again - done! and amazing! Tastes like an ice cream packed thickshake without the ice cream or any of the bad stuff! All natural, the way it should be!

I've been exercising pretty well these past few days, too. On Monday I went for a 20 minute tempo run, which is basically going 20 minutes as fast as you can without having to stop. I went alright and I hit a record pace so that was good! Yesterday (Tuesday) I did an awesome amount of exercise - hit the gym at 6:30am for about an hour and half doing mostly weights with a little cardio, and then I did an hour Zumba class at 7:30pm. I seriously recommend Zumba to EVERYONE! It's SO much fun it and it's actually really hard work! Make sure you find a class with a great, enthusiastic, energetic instructor so you can get the most out of your workout, but seriously get out there and do it - you won't regret it! It's the greatest thing that's happened to working out so far :P

Today was cold and I had lots of uni work to do so I was lazy and did nothing except eat haha... oops... but tomorrow morning I got a boxing class at 6:45am so I'm looking forward to that 'cause it's always pretty tough! Then I'll probably go for a 45 minute easy run, following my "RunKeeper" app half marathon plan to prepare for the Gold Coast half marathon in July which I'm super excited about!

Anyway that's all from me for now, talk soon!

Danni

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SkinnyMe Tea

Hey everyone,

So to compliment my new diet change to raw, I've also decided to try "SkinnyMe tea."

SkinnyMe tea is a 'teatox' (tea detox) that cleanses the body from the inside out and also aids weight-loss. It's a 14 day program (also available for 28 days) that consists of drinking their loose leaf tea mix once a day every morning, which is a stimulant, creating energy and promoting weight loss, as well as being an appetite suppressant. The second part of the teatox is the "Colon-cleanse" tea bags, which is drunk every second night right before bed. These tea-bags create a slight laxative effect to effectively remove toxins from the liver and colon, further aiding the detoxification process.

One quick flick through their instagram page (@skinnymetea) and you can see all the incredible transformations people have undergone with the help of this program. Take a look and follow them for inspiration.

I wanted to try out this teatox primarily for the detox benefits, however I'm also looking forward to seeing if it helps me in toning up a little more, as I wouldn't mind trading a kilo or two or fat for a kilo or two of muscle, but we'll see what happens. A lot of reviews noted how fresh and clean it made them feel so I thought it was worth giving it a try! I ended up purchasing the 28 day teatox (2 x 14 day packs) because it was on sale for $55 instead of $60 (14 day teatox pack $35).

Anyway once I start the teatox I will make sure to keep this blog updated with my progress and experience. Looking forward to it :)

For all information about SkinnyMe tea check out their website:
http://www.skinnymetea.com.au/
and check out all their other fantastic products too :)

Danni
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