15-Day Slimming Challenge: Day 7

Hey girls! Thank you for joining us for this 7th day of the slimming challenge! We hope you’re loving it! If you haven’t had any slip-ups, you should already be seeing results and feeling better in your body.

Trust us, your whole body is thanking you for taking care of it by avoiding mindless eating! Eating well clearly helps you stay in shape, but it’s also a long-term investment in your overall wellbeing.

At lunch today, you’re going to enjoy a pizza like no other! This recipe comes from the Fit Food Guide and we decided to share it with you as a reward for your dedication! Who said slimming down couldn’t be delicious? Discover the Fit Food Guide in its trial version and its full version!

 

RECIPES

BREAKFAST

• 2 slices of wholegrain bread (or walnut bread) with a little honey

• 1 unsweetened applesauce

• 1 handful of berries (raspberries, strawberries or blackberries)

• 1 herbal tea

 

LUNCH

HEALTHY PIZZA

Ingredients for the dough:

• 250 g flour (of your choice)

• 150 ml lukewarm water

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 packet of yeast

• 1 pinch of salt

Ingredients for the toppings:

You can vary the toppings endlessly!

Two ingredients are essential for a great pizza:

• 100% tomato paste

• mozzarella

You can then add a little crème fraîche or fromage blanc, onions, ham, tuna, olives, aubergine, etc.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and yeast.

Make a well in the centre and add the oil and water.

Mix and knead the dough with your hands until you get a smooth, not-too-sticky dough.

On a floured work surface, roll the dough out to the size of a dinner plate using a rolling pin.

Place the dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Once the edges are lightly golden and the base is cooked through, add your chosen toppings, then return to the oven for 10 minutes!

When the mozzarella has melted, your pizza is ready!

 

DINNER

SAUTÉED PRAWNS WITH CARROTS AND HONEY

Ingredients – serves 4:

• 500 g cooked, peeled prawns

• 4 carrots

• juice of 2 oranges

• 4 tsp wholegrain mustard

• 2 tsp honey

• A handful of almonds

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander

Method:

Peel the carrots and slice them into thin sticks or rounds.

In a saucepan, heat the orange juice with the mustard and honey.

Roughly chop the almonds and add them to the pan.

Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the prawns and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the coriander and serve hot.

Serve with wholegrain wheat or Thai rice (or whichever you prefer).

 

TIP OF THE DAY

Berries are rich in vitamin C and have powerful antioxidant properties, which help fight ageing and support overall health. They’re also great for tackling cellulite as they help reduce water retention. What’s more, they’re low in calories — so enjoy them in smoothies, at breakfast or in a fruit salad! To make the most of their flavour and nutrients, eat berries as soon as possible or keep them in the freezer. As a bonus, the antioxidant properties of these fruits may help support brain health. So don’t hold back — start this morning by adding them to your healthy breakfast! Yum!

OUR TIPS

Following your many messages, we’ve decided to share a few extra tips to help you structure your day.

Feel free to adapt this plan to suit your lifestyle (whether you exercise or not, you’re a stay-at-home mum, a student, etc.).

Here are a few slimming tips to keep in mind:

• You can have a slice of bread alongside your lunch
• You can treat yourself to 1 square of dark chocolate (70%+) during the day, whenever you fancy it
• If you feel peckish in the morning, go for an apple (its satiating power will easily keep you going until lunch)
• For your afternoon snack, opt for a handful of dried fruit or nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts… unsweetened and unsalted).
• If you prefer something savoury, go for 2 slices of ham or a hard-boiled egg — ideal for those who exercise, as it’s a protein-rich snack!
• For dessert, you can have 1 yoghurt or a fruit of your choice, and try to skip dessert in the evening.
• In the evening, eat less than at lunchtime 🙂
• Stop eating after 10 pm
• Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per night

CHALLENGE VALIDATION STEP

At the end of the day, don’t forget to validate your participation for Day 7 by heading to our Facebook page and/or our Instagram account and leaving a comment under today’s post with “DAY 7 DONE!”

Join us on social media and share your culinary creations every day using the hashtag #defiminceurcellublue! Our coaching team will be checking in every day to cheer on all the brave challengers! 🙂

Finally, as a thank-you for taking part in our challenge, we’re offering €5 off any order on our online store with the code DEFIMINCEUR2016

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