We have just been made aware that because our “Tea-Tox” contains Senna leaf it should be a pharmacy-only product.

Even though our “Tea-Tox” is not Senna-based, the regulations are that no matter what level of Senna leaf is used in a natural health product, the product must be sold only by a pharmacy.

And it is worth noting, that Senna leaf is by far the smallest component in our Tea-Tox, with each cup containing less than one-third of the daily recommended level.

As you can imagine - along with all the larger natural health food and supplement companies here in New Zealand- we were very, very surprised to learn this.

We have now removed our Tea-Tox from sale and are working with a naturopath to reformulate our tea before relaunching.

We look forward to your continued support and promise to be back soon.

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup desiccated coconut
125 g butter
1/3 cup golden syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Method
Preheat oven to 170˚C (150˚C fan forced). Line a slice pan with baking paper with side extending over long side.
Combine flour, oats and coconut in a large bowl, make a well in the centre.
Combine butter, golden syrup and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
Add the bicarbonate of soda and stir to combine.
Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
Spread into prepared pan and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 20 minutes. Cool in pan.
Lift out using the paper and cut into 12 - 16 bars. Keep in an air tight container.
Recipe from Kidspot NZ

BANANA, CRANBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES OR SLICE

3/4 Cup softened butter
1 cup of brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp vanilla
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup of oats
1 1/3 cups All purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup white chocolate chip
1 cup dried cranberries

In a bowl, add the wet ingredients and combine.
In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients and combine
Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and combine. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 F, Line a baking sheet with paper and pour the slice into it. Cook for 13-15 mins or until cooked through.
Take out, let it cool down and slice

This recipe is a perfect treat for school lunches or afternoon tea

xx Enjoy

These make perfect present for Grandparents & teachers

Jar was $2 at Kmart

Tags were $1 for a pack of $20

Contemplating joining a gym can be very overwhelming to say the least.

It’s ok to feel like this....

I know when I first joined I was worried as I was super unfit and assumed that to go to a gym I really needed to already be in shape.  I was worried that I wouldn't know what to do or how to use the equipment so I used to go and just use the cardio equipment. But eventually I became more confident and I was able to ask for help and give the weights and machines a try. I am still not the fittest, but that doesn’t matter. It’s all about giving everything a go....

Here are a few of my top tips to help you overcome your GYM FEARS

• Join with a friend. I find it’s so much easier if you have a workout buddy and someone to support you. This will definitely help, especially if you don’t feel confident. It’s also a great way to catch up and hang out while getting fit and healthy together. And it’s especially good to have someone who can check to make sure your tights are not see through – and you have someone you can check out the hot boys with - makes working out much more fun!!

• Make sure you join a gym that YOU feel comfortable with. It might mean trying out a few before you find the right fit. But it’s so important that you do because if you feel comfortable, you are more likely to go. 

• When you first start out I find it’s best to avoid super busy times and make sure you have your favourite music ready to go. If you feel overwhelmed and intimidated this can help lower your stress and anxiety about being at the gym. And choosing a quieter time with less people working out means you won’t feel like all eyes are on you when you try a piece of equipment.

• Make sure you know what you are doing for your session before you get there. Arrive with a plan of action so that you can warm up and get straight into your workout. This will help with your confidence and make sure you don't waste time and get the most out of your session.

• Make a time with a PT and get them to take you through a plan that is suitable for your individual goals. Many gyms include this in the package when you sign up. Use this time to ask lots of questions and make sure you let them show you the correct techniques to help you avoid injury.

Just remember that everyone has to start somewhere and you have already done the hardest part which is take the first step and join. So have fun!!

XX Sarah

Tropical Smoothie

¾ cup fresh mango, chopped into small chunks

½ cup of Vitacoco Coconut water

2 tbsp chia seeds

Squeeze of lime juice

Top with: chia seeds and coconut chips

1. In a high speed blender, process the chopped mango and coconut until smooth.
2. Once smooth, add the chia seeds, and lime juice to taste. Process one final time until all the ingredients are well combined.
3. Pour into a glass, and top with additional chia seeds and coconut chips if desired.
   
   

Thanks to Poppymoss for shooting these images for me 

For those of you who have followed me for a while you might remember i went to Melbourne a few months back for my best friends wedding. I was so nervous to not wear leggings under my dress as some of you would know my biggest insecurity has always been my legs!!

She sent me these pictures last night and i was shocked for a number of reasons.

Firstly i am not as big as i think i am in my head and also my legs look great not perfect but hell after 4 kids i will take them!!
Now i need to try and put what i see and what i feel together as at the moment i feel like that 112kg+ girl i was when i first started this page and my journey 2 years ago.

Does anyone else struggle with this?

I only need to eat something bad for me and it sets me off on a cycle of self destruction and binging which doesn't help, only makes things worse.

X Sera
Snapchat: fat2fitnz

Banana berry Coconut Smoothie

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup coconut milk or Nuju coconut water

½ cup Greek yoghurt

½ a banana

Optional toppings: coconut chips and freeze dried strawberries

1. In a high speed blender, blend the frozen strawberries, coconut milk, greek yoghurt and banana until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass, and top with coconut chips and strawberries if desired.

Enjoy!!!

XX

You can order Nuju coconut water online at www.nuju.co.nz and use the discount code : fat2fit

F2F Fat Flush Detox drink

You may have heard some of the hype about “Fat Flush Water.” But how exactly does water flush fat out of your system? Clearly, water is not some kind of magic diet supplement. Your body needs enough water everyday to keep hydrated and cleanse itself of unwanted materials. Fat deposits that form on the body can be tough to break down and eliminate, but proper nutrition and exercise can help greatly with this.
Fat is broken down when the body uses its fat deposits to produce energy, the triglycerides in the fat cells are removed. Then, these are broken down into fatty acids and glycerols and are then absorbed into your muscle tissue and internal organs where they are then broken down even further through various chemical processes. If the products leftover from these chemical processes are not used by the body as energy, they are then considered waste products and need to be removed from the body. This is where the role of water comes in" - Collective evolution


Recipe

• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/4 of a Watermelon
• 1/2 bunch of mint

Divide the ingredients between two 700ml fruit detox water bottles (available HERE)

and fill them up with filtered water.

Drink daily

Not only does this taste delicious and help flush fat, but it also counts toward your daily water intake!

Not only does watermelon contain vitamins and minerals, it helps to flush out your system.


Note: Instead of drinking plain boring water, you can replace it with this.

Also, try to replace fruits after 2 or 3 refills to make sure you get the most out of the fruit.



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 Info on fat flushing from collective evolution website

Clean Satay Chicken

Satay Sauce
Finely Chop 1/2 a red onion
2 Cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbsp Ground cumin
1 tbsp Coriander
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
Juice from 1/2 a lime
2-3 heaped tbsp crunchy peanut butter
3 tbsp shredded coconut

Heat fry pan with the coconut oil and then add in, cumin, coriander, red onion, garlic and cook for about a minute.
Add the peanut butter, coconut, lime juice and about 1-2 cups of water, depending how runny you want it to be and stir through until thoroughly combined.
Simmer for about 10mins on a low heat.
While its simmering chop up a 1kg of chicken breast and a bunch of yummy green vegetables (whatever you want)
Brown your chicken in a clean fry pan or wok, then add the vegetables and cook for a minute before you add your sauce and cook for another few minutes.
I like my vegetables a little crunchy so i only com for less than 5 minutes in goal.

Serve and eat
Serves 4

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