Healthy Food Options Part // 2

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re doing well. Today is Friday and I’ve just come back home from a job interview. I decided I should probably publish a new blog, since I did make a commitment to myself, that I would become more consistent with posting.

Recently, it crossed my mind to make an instagram food page. I have been very busy making delicious, healthy foods over on instagram! If you have an instagram account and would like to follow me and my healthy food journey, head over to my account. @healthyeats.1

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I have a few new recipes I would like to share with the internet today! Please keep on reading to find out how to make sugar-free granola, vegan stir-fry, vegan lentil and mixed grain soup, vegan hot chocolate, pork + Quinoa + roasted vegetables, keto chocolate cookies & poached eggs on toast with some extra sides.

 

Vegan, sugar-free granola 

I’d like to start out by saying, i’ve never had granola before and this is my first time making it! It turned out amazingly and I was so surprised how flavoursome it truly was. You will need;

• finely diced apple – peeled
• handful of sunflower seeds
• scoop of trail mix OR a nut and seed combination
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 dates cubed
• 2 prunes cubed
• 1/2 – 1 cup of oats
• cinnamon

Turn oven on to 180º
Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
Finely peel and dice your apple
Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl *except cinnamon*
Mix the ingredients together with a spoon, until the it forms a nice crumble and the cocoa powder has coated the mixture
Place the crumble onto a tray and dust with cinnamon
Mix the crumble on the tray if you wish to
Place into the oven and let it cook for 15 minutes
Remove the granola and carefully mix the crumble and place back into the oven for a further 15 minutes.

Eat with cereal
On top of yoghurt
In acai bowls

 

Vegan stir-fry

The other night I was stuck on what to eat for dinner. It was pretty late and I needed something slightly quick and easy. So, I went through my fridge, got out some vegetables, found some soy sauce, stir-fry dressing and noodles. I threw it all into a wok and made the perfect stir-fry! You will need;

• vegetables of choice

(I used, steamed carrot, broccoli, corn, brussel sprouts, green beans & pumpkin + capsican, mushrooms and spinach)

• Soy stir-fry sauce
• wokka stir-fry noodles

I cut up my vegetables and pre boiled my carrot, broccoli, corn, brussel sprouts, green beans & pumpkin.
I than boiled water and cooked my noodles.
I added the rest of the vegetables (capsican, mushrooms and spinach) into the wok, on low heat.
I cooked them until all of the mushrooms cooked down.
I added in my steamed vegetables and noodles.
I cooked this for a further 2-5 minutes and waited until it was combined.
I added my sauce and thoroughly mixed through until everything was coated.
To finish the stir-fry, when I plated it up, I added some chia seeds to the top.

Vegan lentil and mixed grain soup

I decided I wanted to meal prep for the week. So I wanted something inexpensive, yum and freezable. I decided I would go for a soup, seeing as though it is Winter here in AUS. I came up with the perfect nourishing soup. You will need;

• crushed tomatoes (180g?)
• mexican style chilli beans
• vegetables of choice

(I had carrot, pumpkin, brussel sprouts, spinach, green beans, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms etc)

• lentil and mix grain 1 cup
• 1 cup of vegetable stock
• 2 cup water

I pre cooked the pumpkin, green beans, broccoli, carrot and brussel sprouts in a pot until they were almost cooked.
I also pre cooked the lentil and mixed grains by following the back of the packet.
I than placed the chilli beans, uncooked vegetables (cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms and spinach) into a wok, with the crushed tomatoes, stock and water.
I let this simmer over the stove for about 15-20 minutes.
Once the vegetables started to soften, I placed the cooked vegetables into the wok and let them continue cooking.
Finally I added the lentil and mixed grains to the soup mixture.
I combined all of the ingredients and let this simmer for a further 15-20 minutes. (Until the soup thickened and all the vegetables had cooked down.)

 

Vegan hot chocolate

A few days ago, I was craving some chocolate, but wanted it to be something healthy, so that I wouldn’t feel as guilty afterwards. I decided to try out the cocoa hot chocolate. You will need;

• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/4-1/3 cup of boiled water
• 1/2 cup of soy milk
• 1 tsp chia seeds

I placed 1 tsp of cocoa powder into a mason jar.
I than proceed to pour some boiling water into the jar, stirring the hot water and chocolate.
I than poured over some soy milk, stirring it though.
To finish off with some extra fibre, I added a teaspoon of chia seeds on top.

 

Pork chop, quinoa and roasted vegetables 

you will need;

• lean pork chop
• carrot, pumpkin, broccoli & green beans
• quinoa

I cut up my vegetables and placed them into the oven at 180º for 30 minutes.
While they were cooking, I placed 1/4 cup of trio-mix quinoa into a pot with 1/2 a cup of water. I let this come to a boil, before letting it simmer for roughly 15 minutes, or until cooked.
I started cooking my chop on a medium heat on a grilling pan, with no added oil.
I plated once my pork had cooked.

I would just like to note, I don’t really eat meat, but my mum sometimes asks me to as she thinks I need meat every-now-&-then.

 

Keto cookies – minus the dates!

The other day I came across this cookie recipe when I was looking at keto foods. I really enjoyed these cookies as they’re healthy, but still a treat to fill those cravings! I didn’t have cocoa nibs, so I substituted for dates, but dates aren’t recommended on the keto diet, so if you’re on the keto diet and are wanting to make these, just substitute the dates for cocoa nibs! You will need;

• 1tsp cocoa powder
• 1tsp chia seeds
• 1 tbs butter – I substituted for nutullex
• 1 1/2 cup of almond flour/meal
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 5-6 date chopped or 1/2 cup cocoa nibs

Pre-heat oven to 180º and line a baking tray with paper.
Add all of your ingredients into a bowl *except dates and/or nibs *
If you use butter, let it sit out for a bit to soften, otherwise if you use margarine or nutullex, use the back of the spoon to cream together the dry ingredients and nutullex. It should form a thick, fluffy mixture.
(If you’re using dates, place the dates on top of the cookies. If you’re using cocoa nibs, place them into the mixture before flattening into cookies.)
Roll the mixture into balls and flatten into cookies onto the tray.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until your liking (eg soft or hard)

 

Eggs on toast 

Once in a while I love to have boiled eggs on toast with some curry powder and sauces. Its a very filling breakfast for me and tends to keep me going until lunch. You will need;

• two eggs
• handful of spinach
• 2 tbs hummus dip
• 2 slices of bread
• 1tsp curry powder
• 4 tbs salsa
• smashed avocado

Start by boiling a pot of water and adding your eggs to the water. *I boil my eggs for 4 minutes (so they’re runny) and let them cool off in cold water straight away for a couple of minutes, before I peel them.*
Place two pieces of bread into the toaster.
Once your toast is done, spread some hummus onto each piece, along with some avocado.
Finish off with a couple spinach leaves and salsa.
Peel your eggs, wack them onto the toast and add some curry powder. Enjoy!

I hope that these recipes can inspire some of you to bake or create some masterpieces in the kitchen!

Please enjoy the rest of your day and don’t forget to share kindness,

much love,

Maddixox

 

 

Healthy food options

Hello,

How has your day been so far? Have you had your breakfast, lunch or dinner yet? Are you still hungry and feel unsatisfied with what you’ve just eaten? Well, I hope that this blog post can help inspire you to eat a little cleaner and give you some help with trying new foods and different recipes. Please enjoy the following. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and flavours, so feel free to add or take-out any ingredients you dislike. Remember this is for no one but yourself, so create taste and desire made for your tastebuds.

One thing I would like to mention. I myself, don’t count calories. In the past I have, but now I listen to my body and eat when i’m hungry and eat what I desire. Counting calories only lead to obsession over food and can commonly lead to eating disorders. Some people suggest that you count calories in order to reach your health goals, but for me personally it isn’t effective and only caused unneeded stress to myself. Each to their own, so if you feel the need to track micros, you do you! Remember this is all about you. if you’re one to count micros or calories, I apologise in advance for no amounts or servings added.

 

Acai bowl

Base

• 1 medium frozen banana
• 3 medium sized strawberries
• 1 tsp of cacoa powder
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• splash of milk your choice

Add all of the base ingredients into a blender. Combine altogether until it forms a thick yoghurt-like consistency. (If it is hard to blend together, add small amounts of milk until it blends freely.)

Topping

• Handful activated almonds
• Prunes
• Coconut

Toppings can vary to your taste and what you enjoy.

 

Mean Green Juice 

 

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 celery stick
• 1/2 cup of spinach
• 2 branches of broccoli
• cup (give or take) of water

 

Add all of your vegetables into a blender. You’re welcome to use a juicer, but I prefer blending it altogether to save the goods. Add cold water to the vegetables and combine.
I cut off the celery leafs and some broccoli stork, but leave the remaining vegetables as they are.

 

Wholesome bowl 

• 2tbsp Four bean mix
• 1/4 avocado
• Capsicum, carrot, pumpkin, celery, sweet potato
• 1/3 to 1/4 cup Quinoa
• Salsa or hummus

Start out by washing and chopping your choice of vegetables into desired pieces.
Place into an oven at 180º and cook until your liking. (I don’t add any oil or spice to my vegetables, but if you enjoy them that way, by all means!)
Put quinoa into a pot and steam- following guided instructions on the packet.
Once the quinoa and vegetables have finished cooking, assemble the food into the bowl.
Finish the bowl with some sliced avocado, four bean mix and salsa or hummus.

You can add more vegetables of your choice, (eg; cabbage, broccoli, potato, spinach, etc etc) you could even steam them if you prefer that. Use beans of your liking eg, chickpeas, baked beans, kidney beans etc.

 

Smashed avo + eggs on sourdough 

• two slices of sourdough
•  avocado
• two boiled eggs
• alfalfa sprouts
• cottage cheese
• salsa

Start by bringing some got water to a boil in a pot. Place your eggs into the pot and cook to your liking. *3-4 minutes for runny yolk, hard boiled 10 minutes – depending on the egg size.
Place two pieces of bread into a toaster.
Once toasted, spread some avocado and cottage cheese onto the slices.
Gently place your eggs on top, followed by some salsa and alfalfa sprouts.

If you don’t like eggs, feel free to substitute the eggs for something else. I myself, sometimes enjoy tuna.

I hope that these ideas will spark some inspiration and new kitchen creations for some. I occasionally eat these meal options, but I thoroughly enjoy the wholesome bowls and enjoy creating different ones for dinner each night. Like I am always reminding you, remember to add or take ingredients to create for you. Listen to your body, eat when you’re hungry, drink plenty of water and stay happy, healthy and strong!

stay posted,

enjoy the rest of your day,

-Maddi xox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secrets to being healthy + losing weight

Hello,

Welcome bak to another educational health and fitness blog post. Quick disclaimer, I am not a professional and each individual results will vary.

Now that I have that out the way lets jump right into this post!

Over the past 8 months I have been on my own personal health reboot. I started with the goal to lose weight, but have since found it easier to have my main focus on becoming a healthier and fitter individual. My starting weight was my heaviest I have ever been, 110KG – 17 stone. Since I have started my reboot I sit comfortably at a fluctuating weight of 78KG-80Kg. I am proud to say I lost all of the weight at home, by myself within a reasonable budget.
I will later jump into the factors I changed in my lifestyle to become a healthier person, but first I want to ask you a few question.

Are you happy with your body?
Are you getting enough exercise? (minimum of 30 minutes a day)
Is what you’re eating really benefiting your own health success?
Do you suffer from an unhealthy sleeping schedule, unhealthy eating habits etc?

Well, I have some great news, if you answered the above questions, there is hope and together we can change the way you see yourself and how you can reach your fitness goals.

Health and fitness comes in many different subtopics, so I will go through the ones that I, myself found hard or challenging to overcome as well as other important topics I believe need to be covered.
Subtopics that will be covered throughout this post include but do not limit,
– Food/portion
– Exercise
– Motivation
– Sleep
– Self-love

Food + portion control

Food is everywhere and it is hard to escape the reality that junk food is becoming a problem for many Australians and globally. Although many people are resorting to changing their diet by becoming vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian etc etc these lifestyle changes don’t exclude junk food from your diet, but only limit your choices in what junk you can eat and what not. But everyone is human and no one is perfect. Our goal isn’t to exclude unhealthy foods from our diet, we just want to limit our intake and make wiser choices.
Throughout my health journey I have learned many good quotes and tips to help me along the way. One I would like to share with you at this point in time, is that there is no such thing as “bad” and “good” food. Only healthy and unhealthy food exists. We just need to consider what the unhealthy food does to our body and how the healthy stuff benefits your wellbeing and body.
(While writing this post, I will refer to my own personal experience, but remember it is different for each individual and find what works best for you.)
I’m sure when you’re researching “how to lose weight, what food do I eat?” Well, the simple answer is fruit, vegetables and protein (meat). But I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. The key to one part of a healthy lifestyle is everything in moderation. Don’t stress the fact that you should only eat plant based foods because in reality that won’t happen and be successful for everyone. Our brains crave sugary and unhealthy foods such as biscuits, chips, pizza, chocolate etc because once we eat something full of sugar, sweetness and bullshit that we consume, our brain reacts and tells us we need more. It becomes an addiction.
You are what you eat, so start becoming conscious of what foods you are snacking on and restoring to, to fill your hunger, boredom and stress. Here is a before and after meal rundown of what I used to eat VS what I consume now.
Before:
breakfast- two pieces of toast OR big severing of sugary cereal.
Lunch- Sandwich with deli meat OR leftover dinner from the night before.
Dinner- 2-3 Servings of what was being served (meat, vegetables, pasta.)
Snacks- Chips, biscuits, chocolate, fruit, salad or vegetables.

After:
Breakfast- Green tea and a homemade green juice
Lunch- Stew OR salad OR 2x corn thins with avocado, tuna, salsa, spinach
Dinner- Steamed vegetables with quinoa and beans OR small serving of what my family is having
Snacks: Activated almonds, fruit/vegetables/salads, smoothie, homemade bliss balls.
Snacks that I have consume occasionally when I need something sweet- Choc-chip cookies, lamington, milo.
(Disclamer* I don’t exclude old foods completely from my diet. I consume everything in moderation. If I crave something sweet I try and eat the healthiest option possible, but I still am able to enjoy unhealthier foods on the odd occasion, except I don’t consume the whole packet of these foods anymore. I have one and move on. I don’t starve or restrict myself from foods that aren’t the best for our bodies because that wouldn’t be possible haha!)

(Since I have changed my diet, I know only consume, plant based foods, nuts, legumes, beans, tuna and the occasional treat. I have cut out bread and dairy products, but if I feel like a little scoop of ice-cream or a slice of bread, I won’t hesitate to have some.)

My now diet consist of more micro-nutrient foods that fill me up for longer periods of time and give me the nutrients that I crave and need. Remember when consuming unhealthier foods, they will always be around. Don’t just smash down a whole box of what is in front of you because they are there. Eat until you’re full and remember whatever it is you’re eating, you will eat it again.

Your new meals don’t have to be boring or flavourless either! There are plenty of different option, flavours and creations you can create or recreate. Don’t be scared to try something new!

Try and find what works best for you. If you’re someone who is constantly hungry, maybe it would be ideal for you to have five-six small meals throughout the day. If you’re someone who eats irregularly, you might ideally want to consume three medium sized meals a day. Remember, there is no such thing as right or wrong. Listen to your body and eat when you’re hungry.

If you’re someone who is constantly snacking, try and remove the snacks and replace them with either water, fruit or tea (if you drink tea). These will still give you the satisfaction that you’re desiring, but they will be a healthier option than a packet of potato chips.
Now, we will look into the portion side of things. Three things I would like you to remember
– Eat until you’re full
– Eat only when you’re hungry
– Listen to your body!!

When you’re hungry, eat. But eat slowly, mindfully and taste every mouthful. Try and eat the healthiest option available to you. I’m not saying live off a plant based diet, but incorporating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans and nuts into your lifestyle won’t hurt. Find things that you enjoy eating. When you’re having a meal, make sure you include water. Drink a cup of water before a meal and than a cup after. This will fill you up before the meal and also fill you up after the meal. This will hydrate and fill your body and tell your brain that you’re full.
If you’re one to snack between meals, due to feeling hungry, try incorporating more water into your day. Sometimes our brains get confused and tells us we are hungry, but in reality we are just dehydrated.

Key things to remember
– Everything in moderation!
– Micro-nutrient foods (natural foods- fruit, vegetables, salads, activated nuts, beans, meat etc) are what the body needs to survive  
– Eat only when you’re hungry 
– Listen to what your body wants/needs
– Eat until you’re full – you don’t have to finish your plate
– Drink water, water, water! 
– Have one serving portion, wait. If you’re still hungry, have a cup of water, wait. If you’re still hungry, have a second serving. 

Exercise

When it comes to changing the way we live, diet is 80% and exercise is the other 20%. If you put the effort in eating well-portioned, healthy meals, then you’ll see results. If you begin to incorporate some physical exercise into your new lifestyle, you’ll be amazed by how much a walk will contribute to your goals.
If you’re someone like myself, I get very easily bored when it comes to exercising. I don’t like doing the same thing over and over, as I get bored. I like to change my routine up and find physical activities that I enjoy while getting a workout in.
Find an activity or routine that YOU like. If you enjoy walking, start walking from point  A to B. Go for a morning walk if you’re an early bird. If you are more of an night owl, workout at night before you have your dinner. Find what works best for YOU. You don’t have to go out and get a gym membership either! You can do workouts within your own home. I didn’t spend a dime on a gym membership. I found workouts that I enjoyed, online. I did my own research on what works best for me. You have the power to do the same.
Exercises that burn the most calories per-session that I find effective are HIIT workouts. High intensity interval training workouts get you to do x amount of an exercise for 45 seconds, (to get your heart rate up) than stopping to rest your heart rate for 15 seconds. Continuing this until your repetition is up. I normally find really good HIIT workouts for 10-15 minutes on YouTube, when I don’t have a lot of time on my hands.
If you aren’t one for cardio or full intensity workouts, I advise you to do some research and find something you enjoy, whether that be hiking, walking, swimming, running or playing a team sport.
Once you find exercises or activities you enjoy participating in, you can create your own schedule and commit to the plan for a minimum of 4-8 weeks to see results. (4-8week schedules really only apply to cardio workouts or running, not so much activities.)
It is recommended that each individual completes a minimum of 30 minutes of physical exercise daily. If you’re someone who hasn’t been active for a quite some time, don’t rush into doing a HIIT workout. Take your time in reengaging your body. Make sure you take the precautions needed such as stretching and cooling down. If you’re just starting out, try walking a couple times a week and see how your body reacts. Once you have reengaged your body and muscles, you can slowly and progressively increase your exercise time and intensity.
My week normally looks something like this.
Monday-Friday:  AIM: 2 workouts (15 minutes each) plus a 30 minute walk
Saturday + Sunday: Minimum 1 workout (15 minute) and a 15 minute walk

I workout every day, but this isn’t recommended because your body needs time to heal and repair, especially if it is high intensity. My daily workouts are moderate-medium intensity workouts, but it still isn’t recommended. *
Things to remember 
– 80% diet, 20% exercise
– Find what you like
– HIIT workouts burn more calories (if you’re a beginner make sure you find a beginners HIIT workout!!)
– Stick to a workout routine for 6 weeks to see results
– Don’t over do it. Have a starting point and slowly progress.

Like I said before, I listen to my body so if I am exhausted, I don’t exercise, same goes for yourself, but you must figure out whether you’re tired or unmotivated. Which brings me to our next topic.

Motivation

When you buy a new toy or have a new item, its a novelty to you. It’s new so you’re excited to use it and see what it has to ofter you. Motivation is similar to that. If you’re seeing results from changing your lifestyle it motivates you to keep going and continue reaching your goals. But if you become stuck and aren’t seeing the results you had wished for, we begin to question our self-worth and whether we just give up and forget the whole thing.
When someone begins to take charge of their lifestyle and their health, you can start out feeling very much motivated, but sometimes that can soon wear off. So when you begin making your new lifestyle changes, make sure you include an overall goal and reasons as to why you want to change your lifestyle.
Everyone lacks motivation at times throughout their lives. It’s natural to do so. When you come to a point in your new lifestyle where you question your ability to keep going, ask yourself why you started in the first place. Reflect on your goal that you want to achieve. Think about what drove you to change in the first place.
Set yourself weekly goals. Your goal could be anything. Everyones will differ accordingly. Try avoid setting yourself a specific number on the scales if your goal is to lose weight. This is basically setting yourself up to fail. Having a specific targeted number will only put your body into stress mode and if you don’t reach that number, you will lose all motivation. Instead, if your goal is weight-lose, reword the goal. Maybe say, “I would like to lose 5kg within a month.” Make sure your goals are achievable and doable within a time frame you set. Always remember to be easy on yourself and if you achieve a goal, be sure to reward yourself. Buy some new fitness clothing or have a “cheat meal” you’ve been hanging out for.
If you lose your motivation, think of the reasons why you decided to change your lifestyle. Was it to become fit enough to go play outdoors with your children? Was it to fit into a dress for a special occasion? Or maybe it was for yourself. You wanted to better your appearance, along with improving your exercise endurance. Whatever the reasons were to make this change, always remember them when you’re feeling unmotivated.
Some days I don’t want to exercise and I’m sure everyone has those days. One thing I have learnt on my journey, is to identify whether I am really tired and need a break or am I being lazy, driven by my feeling of being unmotivated? Sometimes this is difficult to identify, but try and reflect on what you have done throughout the day. Over the week. How has the weather been? There are many factors that can change the way we feel and how tired or motivated we are. If you’re tired, don’t push yourself. Your body is clearly telling you, you need to rest. If you’re unmotivated I suppose it’s more your mentality telling you, you can’t be bothered.
Things to remember:
– Set an overal goal that drives you to change your lifestyle
– Remember why you decided to change
– Set achievable goals 
– Reward yourself when you hit a goal
– Identify whether you’re feeling tired or unmotivated
– NEVER GIVE UP, YOU GOT THIS! 

Sleep

Is your sleeping schedule all over the place? Don’t worry, many of us have sleeping problems. There are a couple reasons I have come to realise that effect my sleeping. It may differ for each individual, but I think many of you can relate. The first being our energy.
The amount of food we consume and the amount of time we use burning off that energy sometimes doesn’t add up. This means we are left with more energy then we need. If you don’t get as much exercise as someone should be and you’re eating healthily, you will be making more energy then you are willing to burn off by exercising. The simple solution to this, is to balance your food consumption with the amount of exercise preformed. If you exercise regularly you will gain more energy, but you will also be releasing excess energy, leaving you to feel tired at the end of the day. You will then be able to have a good nights sleep because you will have burned off excess energy while exercising.
My second conclusion being phones. The subtle blue-tinge light that is on most electronic gadgets. This light somehow ask our brain to stay awake and causes you to become more awake while being on your phone, iPad, Laptop etc etc before going to sleep. This is why it’s suggested that you don’t go on your technology an hour before going to sleep.
Thing to remember:
– While eating healthy and exercising regularly you will become more energised, but will feel tired at the end of the day. (Meaning you will have a good nights sleep!)
– Technology isn’t recommended to be used and hour before going to sleep.

 

Self-love

Everyone deserves to love themselves and have self-respect. One way you can prove this to yourself is by giving your insides, (organs, vital organs etc etc) the right nutrients they deserve. By keeping yourself hydrated with water and taking the time to exercise regularly. If you feel good on the inside, trust me, it will radiate through to the outside.
Eating clean and staying hydrated, with weekly exercise will also have a positive impact on your wellbeing. You will feel good on the inside and out. You will begin to love yourself, most importantly, your organs and insides will!!
Remember that everyone is different. You’re enough. You’re worth everything. You’re beautiful. Stay true to yourself and enjoy life to the best of your ability!

Why should you change your lifestyle? Many of us struggle with self-love, confidence, eating clean, daily exercise, being happy, lack of energy and so on. If you decide to make a few changes in your lifestyle and incorporate more walking or more fruits and vegetables into your daily resume, you will notice a different. You will feel healthier. You will look better. You will have more energy. Others will begin to notice how well you look. More importantly, you will feel happier in general and overall, about yourself. Don’t waste another day, minute or hour wishing for a change, you be that change you want to see. It’s all up to you and you have the power to change the way you feel and look.

I hope that this didn’t bore you, but inspires you to be the best you possible. Maybe if you decided to change your lifestyle, you can tell your story to others and inspire them. I have so much passion for living a healthy lifestyle, I could go on for days providing educational information about living a healthy lifestyle. I hope that you will have learned something from this and will get what you need out of this.
Here is someone I look up to who inspires me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her name is Sarah Stevenson, AKA as Sarah’s Day. She is a fitness and health blogger. If you haven’t already heard or seen of her, I highly recommend you go check her out. She will keep you motivated and she also is a really good cook!
Sarah’s Day YouTube: Sarah’s Day YouTube
Sarah’s Day Blog: Sarah’s Day Blog

I hope to upload some recipes and further information surrounding wellness and living a healthy lifestyle in the near further.
Enjoy the rest of your day,
Take care,
-Maddi xox

Friends

Friends

Sometimes I question myself as to why I am friends with a certain person.

Most of the time I figure out that it’s because our mums are friends, so we automatically became friends.

Other times it’s because they’re my siblings friends siblings.

But in some cases it’s because we met through mutual friends.

Or sometimes it’s because I was intrigued by their looks or our personalities clicked, etc. on most occasions that’s the case.

I’m friends with people because we got talking one time during school. One time because the teacher made me sit next to them, now look at us, we couldn’t live without each other.

Sometimes we have a misunderstanding and we clear it up and now, we don’t spend a day apart.

Friendship is so very important to us when we’re young. Losing a bestfriend makes you feel like you’ve lost a piece of yourself.

Friends are one of the fun parts of life.

Someone you can do everything with, be yourself around them with no judgement.

Someone who has your back in arguments with your folks, or someone who listens to you rant about a certain boy/girl you like.

Friends are loyal, trusting, kind, supportive, humorous, adventurous, etc etc.

They should make you feel loved and happy.

But in return, you’re their friend. They expect the same back.

You can be a good friend by, looking out for them, caring and loving for them, respecting,  being nonjudgmental, kind, etc.

Friends are magnificent.

-Maddi xox

Homonyms

Homonyms

The difference between words are their meanings behind them. Some words sound the same, but all words in the dictionary have a different meaning behind them.

These words are called homonyms. Here are few examples of homonyms with an explanation of what they mean:

There- over there,”hey Cade, look over there!”

Their- that’s their bike,”Their bike looks good.”

They’re – they’re awesome photos,(they are.)

Two- the number two,”I’ve got two feet.”

Too- in addition, “I like him. “me too.”

To- used to express motion when direction specific location.

Peace- no war, no conflict, civil. “This is good, we’re at peace with one and other.”

Piece- a piece of food, material,”can I have a piece of that cake.”

I hope that this can help clear some misunderstandings with these words.

-Maddi XOX

Our world is a mystery?

Do you ever find yourself questioning the existence or meaning to something that has had it’s name and title for millions of years?

Do you ever realise that you’re thinking about how the earth was created?

Who were the first people on earth? Was it really Eve  and Adam?

Where the bones of dinosaurs really the bones from a deceased animal?

How do we know that we, us humans, are supposed to be living on Earth?

How do we know what to call this planet we all live on?

Who decided we could talk?

Who decided we could communicate with one and other and develop and understanding?

How did someone know what to call each and every part of this world?

There are so many questions that will never ever be answered..

It makes me think of how us humans think, work, act, everything!

The world really is a fascinating place.

One question leads to another and leaves you in a manic questionable state of mind, questioning basically everything…

 

Everything about who was first to roam the world, to what was here before our generation, to 1,000,000’s of years ago.

All theres questions are unexplained. Yes people have come up with answers and beliefs, but how do we actually know that they’re true? How will we ever know that is fact and not myth?

The truth is,

we will never know..

-Maddi xox

Judgement

Watching a group of children play,

splashing in the water.

Squealing.

Jumping.

I watched them be happy.

Excited.

playful.

All while others stared.

They watched them.

and snickered right in front of them.

They pointed and giggled.

some even points with disgusted.

I felt ashamed.

I felt emotional and like I was not in control of the situation.

I felt annoyed at first.

And soon before I new it,

I was judging them too.

They are mentally challenged, disabled, whatever you categorise them as.

But they’re only human!

they have rights.

they have hearts.

they have families.

They are human.

Treat them like one then.

We’re all individuals and have our own way of playing, speaking, interacting and how we feel. No one is the same, so treat everyone with respect and just how you’d like to be treated.

-Maddi xox

The boy

Hey,

Enjoy..

Being around him makes me feel special and like i’m the only girl he talks to.
The way he interacts with me,
Touches me,
Flirts with me.
Everything about him makes me want to be in his company forever.
I can be myself with him.
Be clumsy, silly, daring and ridiculously stupid,
All while he joins in.
His smile lights my world up,
Making me feel 100 butterflies swooping around inside me.
When he talks,
All I can do is look at the way he moves his plump lips.
When he laughs,
I can only focus on his eyes,
As tears of laughter form.
His perfect oval face,
So masculine and beautiful.
Beautiful hazel, swamp-like eyes.
So beautiful and unique.
All while I feel so special being around him.
When he touches me.
Hugs me.
Presses his soft lips against mine.
Lays his masculine body against mine.
I know he doesn’t love me the same way I love him.
He looks the other way when we’re intimate.
He listens to others when they’re talking,
He watches other girls like they’re his.
He uses me for his own pleasure.
But the funny thing about love is that once you’ve  been hooked,
It’s too hard not to love.
I watch him flirt with other girls,
I watch as he twirls their hair,
The way he makes them smile.
I have to watch him seduce other girls.
I watch him fall in love,
Still while he comes back to me for some “sexy time”
I will love him.
I will continue to love him until I die.
I’m stupid.
He makes me feel stupid.
I know he uses me,
But I’m stuck in the love trap;

-Maddi xox

Mystery Poem

Some people like me, but others have trouble liking me.
People sometimes have a bad relationship with me.
I can ruin some lives, but I mostly try and help keep you alive.
I’m loved and sometimes used.
And many people overindulge me.
Sometimes when people are sad they will binge on me.
Every second of the day, I am being used all around the world.
Some people use me only three times a day,
But some people use me too much throughout the day.
Everyone HAS to use me.
Some people have too much of me,
while others have a limited supply.
I restore energy, but people mostly just use me when they’re bored.
I’m not free..
I vary in price….
I  come in every colour you can think of.
I smell different all the time.
Parts of me are enjoyed heaps, while some of me isn’t liked very much.
I can come in any shape, or form you wish.
I have around 6 categories.
Have you guessed me yet?…
I”M FOOD!!!

-Maddi xox

Magical Water….

Hey there,

Researching about water I came across the average, daily intake that we’re supposed to be drinking a day. Around 2 Litres a day is the recommended intake. That calculates to around 8 glasses of pure, delicious water.

Have you ever thought of why we really drink water? Well of course we drink it too keep ourselves hydrated, but are they other reasons to why we keep drinking this magnificent liquid?

The answer to that question is yes! Water is not only just to keep us hydrated and give us energy, water helps both the inside and outside of our bodies.
If you’re one to struggle with bad skin, or acne, then water is the way to go! If you drink the daily amount of water a day, you will begin to see results.
Not only will this help clear the skin, it will also begin to rehydrate and refuel our organ, muscles and cells.
Organic salty, ocean water is another great method to try if you have troubles with bad skin. Salt water will cure the redness around the pimples, lumps and bumps, giving you some visual results.

Water is useful to us humans in many different ways. We wash our clothes in water, we cook with water, we clean the dishes with water, and we also clean our bodies with water. Water is the one MAIN source that keeps us alive.

So just incase you think about running the water next time for some unnecessary reason, maybe think again. Water will one day run very low and that’s why sometimes we have water scares. Water is very, extremely important to us and that’s why we should treat it and limit it to what needs the water and what can go without it.

In Australia, we are very lucky to have running water from our homes and be able to use that water when we please. But in some countries like the Slums of India, they might have to walk miles and miles before getting some water, which then is mostly contaminated and has awful bacteria throughout.

I hope you all have a wonderful day. Made sure you stay hydrated, but remember, don’t waste our precious water.

-Maddi xox