I used to eat 3 doughnuts a day…

Written by bridget on . Posted in Food and Health Education, Inspiration, Success Stories

ARGH! So I just wrote this really RAW and REAL post about my humble health journey beginnings and I LOST it all in the click of a mouse AS I was about to publish it!

SO all I can take from that is, it wasn’t meant to be…

And this time I’m going to be really QUICK and to the point!

Yes… I used to eat 3 doughnuts a day…

The present day carrot-munching, green-vegie loving, movement enthusiast that “sits before you” once thought nothing of devouring one doughnut after another, after another….

Me as a kid2

I LOVED all the “wrong foods”, the ones that gave me instant comfort, pleasure, escape and joy…

Growing up poor, “yummy food” was rare and a treat… Vegies, fruit, homemade and healthy meals and snacks were all we knew…

One day mum got a job with a mobile lunch van company and suddenly there was a bounty of deliciousness accompanying her home each and every day!

Imagine… Choc-coated, jam-filled doughnuts…Custard filled doughnuts… Sticky, sweet pineapple glazed doughnuts…Long jam and cream filled doughnuts… Hollow strawberry iced doughnuts… And OH MY the vanilla slices…. REAL CUSTARD and CREAM filled ones with flaky pastry and FRESH as sticky, delicious icing….

Honestly, it was my UTOPIA….

Buffets, banquets, all-you-can-eat style restaurants…. these were my heaven…

I had (and still have) a voracious and insatiable appetite… I LOVE food and LIVE TO EAT!

All that has changed from that time of me being overweight, unfit and incredibly unhappy is the TYPE of food I enjoy…. AND how I nourish myself beyond food :)

One day, after spending many years in my room CRYING and HATING myself, I decided I would change my life…. I would NOT go to high school and be picked on… I WOULD be able to wear jeans and bathers like my friends… I would no longer have to hide under boardies and tshirts, or hang back and WATCH as everyone else enjoyed and got into LIFE… I would say GOODBYE to my wardrobe of leggings (they were the only things that fitted me!) and finally wear all the things I dreamed of wearing…

AND I would do it the SMART way….

I was NOT interested in starving or struggling or going without… I was also not interested in sweating and spewing my guts out…

I wanted to change my life FOR GOOD and I wanted to enjoy food….

And so began the journey of my life time….

And today it continues….

I SO LOVE the path I have discovered and my passion and pleasure is to show others how to discover this way too… The NON-dieting way to the body, energy and life of their dreams….

The way that is right for THEM…. Their unique path….

There is NO need to follow plans, programs or to pop pills, potions, supplements or shakes…. There IS a way that is totally FUN, EFFORTLESS, ENJOYABLE and REWARDING….

You CAN be the healthier, fitter, happier YOU that you visualise…. that you crave… that you desire….

You don’t have to struggle or suffer….In fact these are sure fire signs that you WILL FAIL…

As I stood in the kitchen the other day and thought, “MAN I LOVE GREEN VEGIES!!!”, it hit me that once upon a time I used to eat, and LOVE, 3 doughnuts a day….

Change IS possible…. Where you are is PERFECT….

Life NEVER EVER presents the perfect time to embark upon a lifestyle shift… There are always going to be bumps, hurdles, obstacles and challenges….

And truly, that IS perfect!! The more REAL your life is when you begin this journey, the more likely it is you WILL MAINTAIN the changes you make!

And before you know it, you too will be LOVING and LIVING the healthy, fit, energetic and SATISFYING life you currently day-dream of….

Trust me…. I’ve been there… .And I’ve coached, counselled, inspired and guided THOUSANDS of others to do the same…

YOU CAN CHANGE…. You CAN become the best YOU possible….

Don’t hold yourself back one more moment…. Write a new story…. Create a life you love….

I am here to help you every step of the way, shall you feel you would like that kind of support :)

Tailoring a step by step pathway to your ideal health destination is my expertise :)

There is no one RIGHT way and my desire is simply to catalyse the connection to your own INNER health expert; your own inner nutritionist, personal trainer, coach and healer :)

After working with me you WILL own your health and happiness :) You WILL understand your body, your mind, your emotions and needs :) You WILL be your own best friend and you WILL feel confident in maintaining this lifestyle forever after :)

Email me on bridget@newleafnutrition.com.au to arrange a complimentary Appraisal, if this is something that appeals to you :)

YOU DESSERVE TO THRIVE :) To feel ALIVE…. to BE HAPPY… to be FREE :)

NewYear_NewYou

All my love,

BridgetJane
Food Body Lifestyle Guru
(Guru means to “lead by example” which I pride myself on)
Newleafnutrition.com.au

Words Of Wisdom

Written by bridget on . Posted in Words of Wisdom

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THIS has honestly been the biggest learning of my recent trip overseas….

Go where you are afraid to go….

Face your fears…

Look them square in the eyes…

They are ALL that stands between you & the life you dream of….

They are all that keep you imprisoned, stuck, sinking and paralysed….

Fear is just a figment of our imagination… It’s NOT real….

Most of what you fear, will NEVER happen…

When it boils down to it, what you fear most is that you WONT be able to handle it (thank you Susan Jeffers!)…

The truth is that you are MORE resourceful than you know and you WILL be able to handle WHATEVER crosses your path…

Don’t allow your limited self-belief to keep you hostage…

Step into trust, step into faith… Life loves you and wants you to THRIVE…

You’ve heard it a billion times before but it IS your birthright :)

To be here in the most powerful and fullest expression posible… To be a FULL VOLUME version of who you really are…

Trust me…. GO THERE…

Embrace and befriend your deepest, greatest fears….

Have a conversation with them…. What is their positive higher intention for you?

It is ALWAYS to keep you safe…!

Yet, the truth is they only serve to keep you SMALL and SAD and FRUSTRATED and STUCK…

Know that safety SUCKS! You LOVE and THRIVE off ADVENTURE, MYSTERY, CREATION and POSSIBILITY…

You CAN face and deal with anything that may pop up….

Don’t delay one more day…. Get a handle on your fears…. Follow their lead….

Embrace them with full courage and curiosity….

Freedom, and the life you dream of, awaits you on the other side… :)

AND if you need a hand, remember I am here  :) Discovery Sessions HAVE helped many blast through all that was keeping them stuck :) Magical stuff! Email for more information :) bridget@newleafnutrition.com.au

All my love,

BridgetJane
Food Body Lifestyle Guru
Newleafnutrition.com.au

Leek, Pumpkin and Bacon Frittata

Written by bridget on . Posted in Ravishing Recipes

Leek, Pumpkin Frittata

Another magical recipe by our lovely guest contributor Nicole Noodle :) This gal seriously has a never-ending stream of fantastic ideas :)

The reason I LOVE this recipe is it is not only FULL of goodness as it is (and features my FAV SuperHero Food of Right Now!), but it is also a GREAT base from which to modify and make your own! Experiment with different vegies (eg zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, spinach, rocket, broccoli, etc etc! You are only limited by your imagination!), vary the protein/meat choice (I personally don’t dig bacon, so I would most likely opt for tinned or smoked salmon…. YUM!), and use it in all different situations (great as a breakfast, prepared earlier and taken for lunch the next day, or a wonderful, quick and nutritious dinner!).

It really is a wonderful base recipe from which never-ending ideas can sprout! :)

Enjoy and I look forward to hearing your own EGGSellent variation ;p hehe

Lotsa love,

BridgetJane

Food Body Lifestyle Guru

www.newleafnutrition.com.au

 

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Butter or your choice of oil (I personally love coconut oil for all things cooking!)
150g Pumpkin (cubed) (You could use sweet potato instead if you like)
1 Leek (halved & sliced)
3 Rashes Free Range Bacon (chopped) (I am personally NOT a fan of bacon, so I would use ham or chicken or most likely (!!) tinned or smoked salmon ;p)
2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
1 Tbsp Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary etc)
6 Eggs
1/4 Cup Water

Method:
* Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.
* In a bowl combine the eggs and water… mix well and set aside.
* Melt the butter (or oil) in an oven proof frypan over medium heat.
* Add pumpkin and saute for a few minutes till it begins to brown.
* Add bacon, leek and garlic… fry till bacon begins to crisp and leek softens.
* Add fresh herbs then pour the egg mix over your vegies.
* Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes till set.
* Enjoy!