GLOW by Dee

04/06/2017

HEALTHIFY YOUR FRIDGE! A glowing exterior comes from a glowing interior 🙂

Make your fridges your nourishing best friends 😋 Healthy eating and, in fact, any healthier lifestyle choice, is not simply about setting yourself goals; it's about crafting a long-term strategy. That's why, when my clients are looking and motivated to change their eating habits, one of the first things I tell them is that it's time to clean the fridge + the pantry! When unhealthy foods are out of sight, they're most likely to remain out of mind and out of mouth as well.

My favorite things to keep in my mini fridge are:

•Water bottles, coconut water and ocassional seltzer
•Fresh fruits and vegetables (I'm still prepping the veg hehe)
•Low-fat dairy
•Hummus (beetroot hummus is my favorite!)
•Raw nuts and seeds
•Homemade granola bars, larabars or energy balls (I'll post recipes of these soon!)

03/06/2017

Clients' most asked question #3?: What makes the ideal post-workout meal?
1) 50% protein, 50% colorful vegetables. Side portion of WHITE carbs (serving size according to weight, goals, intensity/duration of your workout). I specifically mentioned white carbs because your body at this stage needs fast-absorbing white carbs rather than slow-digesting wholegrain carbs.
2) LOW FAT MEAL (note that I said LOW fat, not 100% fat-free: Why? Having fats especially in your PW meal slows down digestion + needed absorption of protein and carbs. Your body needs these 2 readily available in order to replenish energy stores + repair and recovery of muscles.

✔️ Protein: chicken, lean beef cuts (ex. veal), fish, eggs,low fat-dairy (ex. Greek yogurt).
✔️ High Glycemic-Index Carbs aka WHITE Carbs (carbs are *mandatory*, please don't listen to anyone who tells you to skip them): Rice, potatoes, bread etc.
✔️ Vegetables: Eat the rainbow! Have as many colors as you can fit onto one plate.

01/06/2017

Clients' most asked question #2: How can I stay fit and maintain workout schedule during Ramadan?
The most important thing is NOT to focus on progressing in your workouts or trying new fitness regimes. The #1 goal during this month is current muscle mass & strength MAINTENANCE! By keeping your workout sessions of lower intensity + shorter duration. What I want for you is an approach that allows intense training to take a back seat, doing the bare minimum to MAINTAIN your strength, limiting your risk of injury, while letting you get the most out of Ramadan. Here's a guide I created on how to do it right this month 🏋🏻💪🏻

31/05/2017

I've been receiving a lot of client calls/emails asking me how they can drink up those 2-3 liters of water after iftar during Ramadan. Time is tight! I understand. But maintaining water intake is one of the most important things to work on right now-
for lots of benefits including keeping energy levels high during fasting, supporting natural detoxification and weight loss. I've created a fool-proof guide for you to follow to keep your cells happy and hydrated this month 😋💦

29/05/2017

Brain food + nutrient-brimmed iftar salad = happy Dee! Have a beautiful iftar meal everyone 😊♥️

18/01/2017

01/01/2017

Happy new year beautiful people! ❤️ Ringing in 2017 with these fluffy protein pancakes (egg whites, almond flour, gluten-free oats, banana, vanilla, cinnamon). And that 🐶

Holiday indulging doesn't always have to mean popping that pants button

27/12/2016

It's winter. I know for a fact we're all feeling the urge to snack every half hour. But enough, no more! 2017 is around the corner and we all want to finally make our resolutions a reality. Harness the power inside you; steer your urges into the RIGHT lane, a lane that will have you coming out the other side as a better person ❤️ Here is a list of 100 things you can do once those cravings strike. Immediately put the craving on hold, close your eyes and tap your finger on this list to get dealt a random activity every time. It's fun, try it! *wink*
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