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My 100 Healthy Days with Well I Am – Time to Detox

I cannot believe the first month of My 100 Healthy Days with Well I Am is done and dusted! So here begins a new month, which brings with it a new set of challenges!

As I mentioned before starting this challenge in winter has not be great but I am feeling strong and not allowing excuses to stand in my way. The biggest challenge I have faced thus far, in my Well I Am journey is eating out because lets face it, it is one of my favourite things to do! For me the easiest way for this not to become an issue is to allow myself at least one “cheat” day a week! As I mentioned before when eating out, you can substitute your carbs with veg or salad but there is nothing better than a yummy pud every now and then 🙂

With just over a month to go until we leave for Italy, we have decided to do a bit of a detox this week, with a juice cleanse for a few days. I have been scouting Pinterest for a few recipes and am going to be putting my new Bosch juicer to the test. So lets see how it goes! I will let you know next week if it has been successful and share any tips and recipes I have enjoyed with you.

I am not sure if you are following Inspired Living SA on Instagram? If not follow me to keep up to date with my wellness journey and my “photo-a-day” posts, for the 100 Healthy Days Challenge.

If you are doing or have done a juice cleanse I would love to hear from you – please share any advice or recipes in the comment section below.

Source: Detox Green Juice Recipe & Image , Top Image – Pinterest

Events, Lifestyle

Celebrate National Women’s Day at Kenilworth Racecourse

August 9 marks National Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of Women in all spheres of life.

Kick off and celebrate National Women’s Day in style at Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth Racing is going all out for the ladies offering various activities and quality entertainment that is scheduled throughout the day.

We have fabulous prize giveaways not to be missed! Including a sparkling prize to be won: a diamond pendent to the value of R50 000, sponsored by eDiamonds.

Tickets to this year’s event cost R450 for every individual except in the event you book a table of 10 paying R400 per person, includes a 3 course meal.

The Peninsula Room will host the event and doors open at 11h00. The dress code is smart casual, this year’s theme, “Touch of Bling”.

At 4pm the gentleman are allowed to join in the festivities with the charity auction of a magnificent Filly will be held, courtesy of Mauritzfontein Stud and through the generosity of Jessica and Mary Slack.

Top trainer Dean Kannemeyer will be training the beautiful athletic specimen by champion racehorse, Noordhoek Flyer Filly by Prestic for free! Proceeds from this filly will go to Breast Cancer Association.

Last year the auction of the Jay Peg colt, so generously donated by Marsh Shirtliff, Lukas Theron and Hemel & Aarde Farm, and entire year’s free training by Brett Crawford, Zubbadabbadoo was auctioned for R130k to 12 ladies. “Zubbadabbadoo is now in full work and will have his first run in early Spring”.

Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of Women in our communities as well as raise awareness of issues women continue to face. Support this worthy cause and reserve your table contact Mandy/Jenna (021) 7001600 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Beauty, Beauty Storage, Design & Decor

Getting Organised with 27Pinkx

As you know I love interior decor and finding creative ways to give a space a new lease on life, whether it is by changing wall colour or introducing interesting decor items.

The thing is decor and interiors are not only the pretty, aesthetic aspects but also involve organisation and practical storage solutions, to help a space function better.

My eldest daughter turned 13 this year which has prompted making a few decor changes in her bedroom. In essence removing all the very girlie items to make way for a more mature, trendy look. We created an accent wall by painting one wall a vibrant jewel green shade and introduced visual interest by adding Black and White prints.

We also need to find a home for her ever expanding makeup collection – she is my daughter after all! There are so many different types of storage solutions to choose from but my favourite for makeup are perspex draw organisers, like the one above from 27Pinkx. I love the fact that they are clear and you can actually see all your makeup but at the same time it is not cluttering up your dressing table or desk!

For my daughters room we used the 3 draw perspex mini organiser from 27Pinkx. They have a variety of sizes but this one was perfect for the amount of makeup she needed to store.

You can very neatly arrange all your different makeup and beauty items into categories, in the various draws, as we have done above.

We also styled the unit with a few of her favourite personal items, including a cute owl as a makeup brush holder. Adding these personal touches, makes it become part of the room decor, rather than just a storage unit!

For more information on the 3 Draw Mini Organiser and other products on offer please check out the 27Pinkx Website.

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Product Reviews, Reviews and Features

What’s Hot Outdoor Tech Wireless Headphones

I recently received the Outdoor Tech In-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones to try out. The timing was really good because my old ear-buds had just given up the ghost and I love working out to music! In fact I definitely find I am more motivated and workout harder if I am listening to music. [Read more…]

Fitness, Healthy Living, Lifestyle

My 100 Healthy Days With Well I Am – Motivation

I thought I would give you a bit of an update on my progress with My 100 Healthy Days With Well I Am! As I have mentioned before, I have never been someone who likes dieting, mostly because I get bored very quickly and lose interest. I have found that a much better approach to losing weight and fitness is a lifestyle change but this can be easier said than done! Especially during the cold winter months and if I am on holiday because all I want to do is comfort eat.

The most important thing with any challenge is to set yourself goals! When setting yourself goals, they need to be realistic and attainable, otherwise you will give up very quickly. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you would like to achieve and the time you would like to do it in.

My biggest issue recently is unexplained weight-gain, although not a huge amount, it has been a steady climb, which has found me the heaviest I have ever been unless pregnant! I know that it does have quite a bit to do with age but I am determined to lose the weight! So my main goal in the Well I Am Challenge, is to lose 10kg and get back to what I weighed a year ago!

So what lifestyle changes have I made to help me achieve my goals? From a meal perspective I have cut down portion size and I try to avoid any processed food. I have also cut down my salt intake dramatically. What I am not prepared to do is eat bland steamed food – this is where I draw the line!

To be honest I love food not just eating it but the entire experience – I know for some people food is merely a necessity but that is not the case for me. I think this is why I find it hard to diet – food must be interesting and sexy for me to enjoy it and if I cannot enjoy it then what is the point! I guess this has been one of my challenges – to make healthy food not only tasty but appealing visually. You may remember the post I did featuring My Healthy Recipes and meal ideas.

I do find myself eating out quite a bit and this can pose a problem, if you are trying to lose weight but there are many healthy options available on menus, which are lower in calories and you can always substitute your starch, with salad or veg. If you have to eat desert, then if possible share it with someone – then at least you can share the guilt 😉

I am almost 3 weeks into the 100 day challenge and even though I spent a week on holiday in Knysna and have had a bad cold, I have managed to maintain both a healthy diet{with the odd cheats} and regular exercise! This has not been easy but I am motivated to stick to my plan and I have things like a trip to Italy in September, to really motivate me and keep me focused!

To date I have lost over 2,5kgs, which means that I have 7,5kg to go! I am also feeling much healthier and more energised, which I think is a combination of eating well and excising daily.

Are you doing the 100 Healthy Days with Well I Am or a similar challenge? If you are I would love to hear about your goals and how you keep yourself motivated!