Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Another FYR Testimony: Suzie

Hello beautiful people, I hope you all have been sailing through life's tricks. Anyway, been away for a little while sorting things out but I always remember that I have my readers who are waiting to see what else I have up my sleeve. One of my favorite things is receiving testimonials and before and after photos from people who have taken the FYR detox challenge, that fulfills me more than anything else, that my little dream that started almost 5 years ago is affecting the lives of others. I am humbled and happy. They inspire me much more than I inspire them. Thanks for your submissions. Here is Suzie in her own words, she is a mother of two beautiful girls.


“Before you enter my house, wipe your feet on your excuses and leave them at the door.”--Bernice Angoh


One thing I decided to do was wipe my feet on my excuses and leaves them at the door before I get into my own house. I wanted to get down to business with the weight I acquired during pregnancy and after child birth.
The most difficult phase of my 90 detox program by author & creator Bernice Angoh was to decide on when to start as in her E-books she has already taken the pains to explain, set goals and break down the stages of what amount of weight loss one can achieve.
I took another initiative to look for a mentor, someone who believes I have the determination and will power to achieve my weight loss, to encourage me through my challenge and so on.

Suzie's first daughter Ezrahrose

Suzie's second daughter, Ava-Lisa

I had checked and made sure I had no health issues as described in the program. Wrote a few words of encouragement I had gathered from the program literature to act as a reminder of why I chose to do the 90 days detox program. Words such as "I love me more than anyone can ever do!", "I need to be healthy inside out and stay young forever."
A week into the program I felt as though I had to quit but I believe because I planned and had things in place such my little reminders it felt much easier. After seeing myself through the 30days, I felt alive like never before and all I can say is I sailed through the next 60 days without a thought of quitting.
I was a UK size 16 when I embarked on the detox program and I am a beautiful size 12 and now a dream come true for me. I lost an amazing two stones. I am glad I took charge of my destiny."--Suzie

CHECK OUT WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE WITH THE FYR LIFE STYLE PROGRAM BY BERNICE ANGOH. I BOUGHT THE E-BOOKS AND NOW I AIN'T 
TRIPPING! 11 MONTHS AFTER GIVING BIRTH, SO 
GLAD I GAVE IT A GO.





VEGAN CONDENSED MILK

Ingredients:

3 cups of soy milk
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup of water
6 Tbsp Vegan earth balance butter


Method:

  • On medium heat, melt vegan vegetable spread and then add sugar and stir until all the sugar is dissolved
  • In a separate put bring soy milk and water to boil and then slowly pour into mixture of butter and sugar
  • Keep stirring and medium heat until mixture starts to brown and thicken or reduces to half the volume
  • Cool and enjoy
This is a long process but I wanted my vegan condensed milk at all cost. I then used it to make the dessert below. Basically just ground my choice of nuts, seeds and dried fruits and layered it with the condensed milk in a glass. It was so rich I had just 3 tablespoons the first day. Saved the rest and ate it throughout the course of several days. YUMMY!!!! I read somewhere that you could also replace the soy milk with coconut milk and yes I tried that too, it was good but I prefer the condensed milk with the soy milk.



Nina pouring the yummy vegan condensed milk


Look at that thickness :-)

Sinful...it was

Want some?

Here, open your mouth, here it comes

Taste good

YUMMY
ALWAYS  STRIVE TO BE HAPPY
REMEMBER TO EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

SPICY PEANUT TOFU

SPICY PEANUT TOFU

It was YUMMYYYYYYY

Tofu getting marinated

My delicious plate

Persian brown rice

Spinach

Ingredients:

1 pack firm tofu, cut in cubes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp spicy curry powder
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup of bottled Thai peanut sauce

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for about 30 minutes to an hour. Place in a baking pan and put into 350 degree oven and bake for 30-45 minutes or until tofu is golden brown. I ate mine with a side of spinach and some Persian brown rice (In the rice was cashews, cloves orange zest and raisins)


Mama 53 years old, mother of 5

Me, 33 years old, mother of 2.  Not wearing makeup has really been good for my skin
You may be wondering why I put these two pictures side by side, I am telling you, my mom inspires me, I only hope I look half as good as her when I'm that age. So I have been away eating and enjoying all of mom's delicious foods and I swear I have gained at least 10 pounds (kinda' not complaining though, the food was out of this world) but it is time for some DETOX, I can feel my body grumbling and I know I need a break from stuffing my face with mama's cooking. So here's the deal I am doing a 40-Day 'Green Stuff' Detox thingy and want to invite you to join me. I will be doing just green smoothies, juicing, salads etc but you don't have to go crazy like me, my challenge is for you to do one or more or all of the 10 things listed below:

1) Add a green smoothie to your diet everyday
2) If you have to drink juice make it fresh with your juicer
3) A fresh salad as one of your meals or part of one of your meals
4) Avoid any type of dairy, absolutely no dairy unless you do soy or almond milk
5) Drink lots of water throughout the day starting with a 16 ounce glass of water first thing in the morning
6) No sugar or 'white' foods (flour, rice, spaghetti etc)
7) Drink a warm cup of tea before bed (I do green tea)
8) No eating after 7 pm (hmm, kinda hard if you're nocturnal but worth trying)
9) Laugh more, do things that make you happy
10) Sleep more ( 7-8 hours rest at night is ideal)

Not too bad huh? Well, did anyone notice I didn't say no meat? okay here's the deal, if you want to go crazy like me stay away from any type of animal flesh. But if you must eat some type of animal flesh try some fish once or twice a week or some lean chicken breast (grilled, steamed, baked etc) and if you must eat animal flesh eat it with a side of veggies or a salad.




ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY
ARE YOU READY????

REMEMBER TO EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!