NEW WORKOUT CHALLENGE!!

I challenge you to do 2500 Squats in 30 Days!! Sounds BANANAS?! Yes, it does. BUT! I've broken it down for you so that you slowly build your strength and endurance a little day by day.

I've posted the breakdown of the number of squats you should do each day below. On my Instagram page, you can check out the video for proper form @theevictoriaslone

Let me know if you're in on this challenge!! If you ARE post videos or photos of yourself getting the job done and tag me and use #30squatchallenge! Inspire your friends and followers!

Have fun & good luck! 😁

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KETO CEREAL 

A great way to start your day is with this cereal because it’s a fat bomb. It keeps your appetite low for the rest of the day while providing lasting energy for the tasks ahead. 

*Be aware of how much you eat of this...nuts can be high in carbs if you overeat them*

KEtO “Cereal” 

5 minutes

8 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 1 big hearty bowl or 2 smaller bowlsI

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• -3-4 tsp butter or ghee(omit to make vegan)
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• -1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
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• -2 cups Coconut/Almond/Flaxseed Milk OR Cream(18%, 35%, etc. just keep in mind the carbs(the lower the better). For example, whole milk has more carbs than table cream)
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• Sweetener to taste(optional)
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• Dash of salt


With two of the following*:
• 1/3 cup crushed walnut pieces
• 1/3 cup crushed macadamia nut pieces
• 1/3 cup toasted flaxseeds

Instructions

1. In a metal pot on medium heat, melt the butter or ghee, if using. If not using, skip step 2 and go ahead and toast all the nuts and shredded coconut in an oven until desired smokey taste.
2. Add in the nuts and salt to pot and stir quickly for 1-2 minutes. Then add in shredded coconut and keep stirring. making sure the bottom doesn't burn.
3. To your pot, add your sweetener(you shouldn't need more than 1 tbsp) to the nut/coconut mixture and then quickly add your milk.
4. Stir and turn heat off. You can serve it like this or let it soak for 10 minutes.

Notes

*Notice how I listed only nuts and seeds high in omega-3's. I want to express the importance of the balance of omega-3's to omega-6's in daily diet. Normally, we consume too much of the latter, thinking that it's healthy fats, but not knowing that with improper ratios of these two omegas, it can cause inflammation in the body. You are free to use other nuts such as cut up almond and and cashews and whatnot, but I highly recommend sticking to the ones I listed to reap full benefits and keep it healthy.

Moringa Powder: The New-To-You Super-Green?

Moringa plant is beginning to gain more 
popularity as a new "superfood" for its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective properties among many other health benefits.

Moringa powder has been used for generations in Eastern countries as disease prevention for diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders.

Moringa has become popular as a natural leaf powder supplement, although the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and fruits are also edible.
It's used as a traditional remedy for many ailments, I could go on and on about it so to make the most of your time, here is a great chart showing the benefits.

You could throw it in soups, baking or just drink it as a tea.  I add it to smoothies for an extra nutritional boost. Below is my favorite moringa smoothie recipe. However you choose to try it, you'll be doing a wonderful thing for your body and mind.  Enjoy!

Moringa Green Protein Smoothie (Serves 2)

INGREDIENTS: 

1 heaped tsp Moringa Powder
1 heaping handful of spinach
1/2 pear*
1/2 frozen banana*
1/4 large ripe avocado
1 tbsp whole oats*
1 heaped tsp almond butter
1 heaped tsp hemp powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup almond milk

METHOD: 

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

*Since I mostly stick to a keto diet, I'll omit these ingredients. But anytime I need a "carb up" I throw some/all of them in. So yum!!