Motivational Monday

So, it’s probably no shock that with one half of my blog name being bake, I bake a lot, and generally just love cooking and FOOD! Heck, my past two blogposts have been how to make the most deliciously fattening cupcakes. Sadly, couple that with being pretty lazy and hardly doing any exercise and you’re gonna get a relatively unhealthy person.

Cupcakes - No exercise = Unhealthy Becks

Around this time last year, I pretty much gave up all sugar as well as caffeine and alcohol for six weeks, thanks to the amazing Madeleine Shaw, you can find her website here. Not only did I lose 18lbs but I had so much more energy and never suffered from a bloated stomach, which was a revelation! It was tough giving up caffeine and alcohol, but I honestly did not miss sugar at all! Do not ask me why I went back to my old wicked ways, but I did, and of course as the months went on I put all the weight back on…I told you I am lazy.

However, one thing that I haven’t forgotten is all the knowledge I accrued. I learnt a lot about how various food groups can affect your body and to this day I still advise / lecture friends on how to eat healthier…hypocrite much?

Once again, I want to change my ways to a healthier way of eating, and really try to stick to it. So from now on, every Monday is what I am coining, ever so originally, Motivational Monday (alliteration pleases me). Mostly I will be posting healthy, nutritious and nourishing recipes, perhaps with a sprinkling of fitness inspiration (which you can take with a pinch of salt) in the hope that knowing I am committing to this weekly post, I take a piece of my own advice.

Of course, I will still keep writing about beauty and baking, but Monday will be dedicated to my quest to becoming a healthier human being. If you’re on a similar quest stick with me, and hopefully we can make this journey together.

Until next Monday, have a fabulous, healthy and happy week.

Becks xxx