Motivation

Hey guys and girls sorry Ive been MIA (missing in action) I've recently went to a health retreat in Thailand. (Shall blog about this soon) I miss the warmth of the sun! Im not a winter person I think I turn into a hibernating panda bear! The only exercise I manage to do at the moment is a sprint to the fridge lol and a quick dash back into the comfort of my warm bedroom!

Motivation... Isn't a word in my vocab right now! It's an elusive little bugger, isnt it? One day Im literally the most motivated person in the world- NOTHING can stop me...and then, with little or no warning...i am motivated only to do things that require no motivation. I dont know about you... but i am VERY motivated when it is convenient. When all the elements are in place. Im rested, not hormonal, when I am not on night shift and my schedule allows...I am motivated...(who wouldnt be) So I went in search of motivation!

Since coming back from thailand Ive learnt that I have cealic disease (where gluten is my enemy...goodbye freshly baked bread...oh how ill miss you) which means I have to be more conscious of what I put in my mouth. This brought about a new inspiration for me to bring out my thermomix and vitamix and be creative with my cooking. Below are some recipes.

Chocolate Chestnut pudding

1/2 C dark chocolate
2 Tb peeled and cooked chestnut
1Tb unsweetned cocoa powder (or carob powder)
4 pitted dates
2Tb coconut flakes
1/4 C water
1/4 C raspberries

Melt the dark chocolatein double boil or in the microwave and set aside. Puree the rest of the ingredients. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until all ingredients are combined. Adding water gradually. Serve and topped with rasperries (frozen or fresh)