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DISCLAIMER: I am not a nutritionist or a health expert in any way. This is my personal experience and what I’ve learned from it!
I’ve always been a little nervous to add anything related to my fitness routine or my diet to my blog, but here I am braving myself and doing just that!
With my food, I always try to keep a certain balance! I got used to a healthy eating even before that was actually “a thing”! So this new “trend” that got everyone these past couple of years, for me was actually a life style long before.
I’m not saying that I was juicing or living on salads all the time, but I definitely still can hear my Mom’s voice in my inner ear telling me to eat all my veggies, not only my meat!
Due to the whole access to information we have nowadays, I can say that my meals have now a good variation of courses to choose from, keeping the same healthy and nutritious properties.
One more thing I need to throw in!… I’m small ( read tiny ), but very energetic and I really need nutritious food in my system periodically! Plus I go to the gym almost everyday(!?) – “not very good to your body!” some may say. I don’t care! It’s my body that allows me to do that and I sure listen to its signals! Plus being active helps me with my other issues, like insomnia.
I would love to write a separate post where to share my gym programme, and all the exercises I do to “spend” my energy! Would you like to read about that?
So here you have some of those healthy meals I love! But first…
Aliments you’ll always find on my table:
– meat ( chicken, beef ), fish ( salmon, tuna, cod, etc. ) and lots of eggs ( main supplier: my own Granny )
– milk: natural whole fat milk, fat Greek yogurt and vegetal milk: almond and coconut milk, plus cheese: cottage cheese, mozzarella, feta, etc.
I know, right!? Outrageous!!! I loooove milk… From the good old cows! The same one our parents and grand parents grew up with! Those who think it’s not a necessity for the body, will crucify me for sure! Well, I love it! And I don’t have any allergic reaction to it! I’ve heard lots of snobs saying that “we’re the only species that drinks milk from other species!”. So what?! It’s what we’ve done for ages now! It’s the world we live in! And why not make the best of whatever nature has to offer!?
– vegetables: salads ( lettuce, ruccola/rocket, baby spinach ), broccoli, brussel sprouts, pees, pods, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms and potatoes ( sweet potatoes too ), cucumbers, spring onions and garlic
– fruits: avocado, bananas, mangoes, apples, strawberries, oranges, limes and lemon and whatever seasonal fruits I find at the market… But I live on bananas, like a little monkey! Haha!
– dry fruits: apricots, grape, figs, dates, coconut
– seeds and nuts: sunflower, pumpkin, chia, flax seed, sesame, peanuts, walnuts, almonds all eaten raw!
– spices: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, chili powder, basil, oregano and anything that makes your food taste good
– guilty pleasures: peanut butter… Crunchy!, and rye flour biscuits. YUUUM!!!
MEALS
Breakfast options:
1. Yogurt with fruits, nuts and honey
2. Poached eggs on rice biscuit with avocado
3. Fruit smoothie
4. Banana pancakes with fruits
Snacking options:
Rye flour biscuits, banana + seeds and nuts
Lunch options:
1. Stir fry
2. Rice pasta with meat and veggies
3. Eggs with greenery + salad
4. Vegetables simply boiled in hot water with salt, chili flakes and soy/oyster sauce or cooked, steamed in the oven with a bit of olive oil and some spices
2nd Snacking:
mainly nuts and maybe one banana
Supper:
1. Salad: Caesar Salad, Caprese, whatever recipe you come up with…
2. Steak and veggies, either steamed or cooked in the oven with a bit of olive oil and some spices, or simply boiled in hot water with salt, chili flakes and soy/oyster sauce
3. Fish and veggies, either steamed or cooked in the oven with a bit of olive oil and some spices, or simply boiled in hot water with salt, chili flakes and soy/oyster sauce
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post, a bit different than the usual makeup/beauty reviews! Should I continue with the whole HEALTH thing and make it a mini-series? I really need your opinion on this one…
Thanks for reading!
See you soon, beautiful!
xx, Annie
PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS, INTERESTING FACTS and some TRICKS:
- I really don’t get it how some say that a smoothie in the morning can be so “satiable” and “fulfilling”, when I , if I don’t get to “chew” on something consistent so that my brain gets the idea that I’m actually eating , I turn berserker in less than 2 hours. Therefore a smoothie, although it’s an important part of my diet, will almost always accompany a main course from my Breakfast or Lunch, or it will be a Snack in between .
- remember to eat your fruits/drink your juices or smoothies in the first part of the day to benefit 100% from their nutritious and energetic power! If you drink them at night, you might find yourself bloated, and without any will to sleep, which will cause a long night, therefore a zombie-like portrait when you look in the mirror the following morning!
- for a better digestion, don’t drink water 30 minutes before and after your meals and by any mean, DON’T drink any water WHILE you’re eating!
- the good, old, plain water is your best friend, so drink as much as you can!
- eat in small portions, you can always come back for more
- your body/mind will usually give you signals before you finish everything in your plate… THAT is when you HAVE to stop! Remember, you can eat/snack later!
- try to eat your foods as freshly prepared as possible
ingrid said:
Such a great Post !!! It’s quite like my diet right now (and forever:P)
I definitely want more HEALTH posts!!!
Your pictures are the best xoxo
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annie's beauty... said:
Awee! Thank you so much my lovely! What recipes do you have and would love to share? 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
And thank you so much for complimenting my photography! I’m so sensitive when it coms to that that I got a little giddy! LOL
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ingrid said:
Take the compliment they are perfect (very clear) 🙂
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annie's beauty... said:
Thank you so much my lovely! Lots of xx
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StyledWithJoy said:
I love milk too! Lol
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annie's beauty... said:
😁😁😁😁😁 I don’t think I could live without it! 😋xx
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Fashionable Librarian said:
Reblogged this on Concierge Librarian.
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annie's beauty... said:
Thank you so much lovely! It really means a lot! 😊
Have a great day!
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plus+beauty27 said:
Great post Annie! I really enjoyed reading this and would be very interested in hearing more! 🙂 I love milk and bananas too! Though I’m a stress eater and probably eat way too many carbs! I need to try to cut those out and focus more on my proteins, veggies, and some fruits. Everything you eat though sounds delicious! 🙂 Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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annie's beauty... said:
Hi my lovely! I’m trying my best here! But sometimes I also eat too much and too many carbs as well! This week my levels of stress went to the Moon, but I somehow managed to keep a balanced eating routine and not made too much of an abuse of carbs!
I hope you’re having an amazing day!
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Hi Annie! Yeah sometimes it happens! I’ve been a little stressed myself this week. I just keep overthinking everything like I normally do and just worry too much! Today has been a great day though even though I had to go to a doctor’s appointment but that went by faster than usual. I hope you’re having an amazing day as well! Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
Hi my lovely! I hope the appointment with the doctor went well! I stress myself wayyy too much as well and it’s not quite good! We need to do something about that! 😉
I hope you’re having an amazing weekend! Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Everything went well thank you! 🙂 I am doing pretty good now though and am enjoying the weekend. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend too!! ❤ Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
We’re having an amazing weather this weekend and I’m soaking all the sun and all the brightness I can! Haha!
How is your weekend this far?
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
You’re weekend sounds lovely! My weekend is going great! Ron and I went out today to grab some food and pick up a few things at the store. It wasn’t anything too exciting but it was nice to get out! 🙂 I hope to get our for a bit tomorrow too.
Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
So you had an active weekend! Haha! I went to a wedding and I haven’t slept for wayyy too many hours! It’s Tuesday already and I am snoozing in my chair with the head on my desk! LOL
I’m old that’s it!
😅😅😅, xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Awww a wedding sounds like fun! Hopefully you will be able to get to bed early! Yes it’s always nice to get out. Ron and I have a little getaway this weekend at a resort on a mountain. I’m looking forward to taking in the scenery. I will be taking plenty of pictures 🙂 And you are NOT old!! lol! ❤ ❤ ❤ xx
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annie's beauty... said:
Awww! That sounds really nice! I would LOVE a trip to the mountains right now! 😩😔 But I’m stuck between four glass walls instead! Not fun!
I hope you’ll have an amazing weather and lots of fun my lovely!
Can’t wait for your pictures, so that I can be the little creeper that travels with you! LOL
Lots of xx 💕🌸😘
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plus+beauty27 said:
I’m really looking forward to the weekend and the weather is supposed to be nice. 🙂 I’m hoping to get some lovely scenic pictures! 😀 Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
I sure hope the weather is on your side as well! looking forward for your nice pictures, as always beautiful! 😉
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Thank you so much lovely! I hope you’re having a beautiful day:) Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
And yeah! I’m really feeling old! LOL
It’s been 3 days since the wedding and I’m not fully recovered! LOL
But I don’t complain! I still hit the gym every day and spend at least one hour and a half there! So I think I still can do it! 😉😋😁xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Wow good for you Annie! Keep up the great work! You must be very energetic and I am envious of that! I wish I had a ton more energy lol. I feel old too everyday haha! ❤ ❤ xx
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annie's beauty... said:
haha! if I’m not doing that I feel like I’m wasting my time and that energy you mentioned as well! plus, it really does help me with my insomnia!
last night it was an odd one though! since I woke up every hour! I’m feeling dizzy and I have a headache today so probably not a good one!
I hope yours is better lovely!
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Awe sorry to hear that! 😦 I hope you get to feeling better soon! I fell asleep just fine last night but yet hear I am up early lol. xx
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annie's beauty... said:
What I’m I keep telling you my lovely? We’ve become “normal people”! LOLOLOL Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Yeah I think so Annie LOL. I went to bed early last night and I woke up really early this morning for a little bit but went back to sleep of course lol. Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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annie's beauty... said:
haha! I had trouble sleeping last night as I woke up from hour to hour, but I did had a couple of hours of good sleep early morning! as I already told you we had a stormy day yesterday which made me dizzy all day! 😀
can’t wait for the weekend though! 🙂 xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Awe sorry to hear about your sleep. I hope you get a much better night’s sleep tonight. I am looking forward to the weekend too! 🙂 xx
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annie's beauty... said:
hi my lovely! I did had a nice sleep last night! thank goodness! maybe because I was thinking that today is Friday! LOL
I hope you had a nice one as well and you have a lovely day!
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Hello Annie! I’m so glad to hear that you slept well! Though I am up late right now being a night owl. Hopefully I get to sleep soon! I hope you have a lovely day as well! Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
I hope your sleeping issues are solved already my lovely! I’m sure lacking on some sleep right now as well! After that fishing/camping experience! 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Thanks! I slept pretty good last night. I didn’t want to wake up this morning lol. Sorry to hear that you’re lacking sleep. Maybe you can get to bed early when you get home. 🙂 Lots of xx
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annie's beauty... said:
I did lovely! but I still don’t feel completely rested! but I’m getting there! 😉
lots of xx
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Sheila said:
omg that tomato salad looks SO GOOD! I love tomato with cheese haha. Thanks for all of the tips, will refer back to this 🙂
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rachelbeautystyle said:
Great post! You’ve inspired me with a few new meals x
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annie's beauty... said:
Haha! Thank you so much lovely! I’m happy you found my post helpful! What is your current eating routine?
Have a great day! 😊xx
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avibrantday said:
What a fun post!! I love seeing what you eat. It all looks/sounds like treats to me. I love these foods!! Yum 😋
And, I would love to read an Annie’s gym-routine post!!
P.S. This message was typed in my Paris hotel room after our first night of sleep. Travel went well. We arrived at CGD about 0930, but our getting our luggage and getting through customs plus our bus ride into town took a while, so we weren’t free to start walking the streets until about 1330. But, we took full advantage after that. We ate at one of our favorite brasseries and then walked all the way to the Marias where we had a Kir and we walked through some shops. Hooray!! Today Andy delivers his paper, so he’s busy with preparations this morning. I’m a little nervous for him. He’ll be great though!!
Hope you’re doing well, ma belle!! XO!!
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annie's beauty... said:
Bonjour ma belle!
I’m so happy that your flight went well and you’re finally enjoying Paris! Can’t believe that you’re only two hours away and we can’t even meet! 😩😔
Your Paris “daily routine” sounds like a dream! Well, like my dream anyway! Haha!
Don’t worry about Andy! He’ll do just fine! Have faith!
I had the worst week in my life!
Have fun ma belle, especially with the shopping! 😉
Bisous
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avibrantday said:
Worst week?! Are you okay?
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annie's beauty... said:
Not really ma belle!
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avibrantday said:
Annie… :0( Feel free to email me if you’d like. XO
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annie's beauty... said:
I will my Jackie! But tonight after work! Have a fun day today as well!
Bisous
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avibrantday said:
Bisous!! Thinking of you
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annie's beauty... said:
Merci beaucoup ma belle! 🙏🏼😌
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Sarang said:
Great blog. Thanks for this post 🙂
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annie's beauty... said:
You’re most welcome! I’m glad you found it useful!
Thankd for resding and I hope to see you back soon!
Have a wonderful day!
Annie
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Sarang said:
Yep. Sure!
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
I like this post, it’s good to write about different things and let’s face it what we eat / drink effects our skin and health anyway. I hope you’re having a good week xxxx
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annie's beauty... said:
Thank you Zoe! You’re absolutely right! We are what we eat indeed!
What do you do to stay healthy?
Have a lovely day!
Lots of xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
Well I try and go to the gym a few times a week and walk a lot at the weekends. I’m dairy and gluten intolerant so my diet is quite healthy already but I always eat fresh food and get plenty of fruit and veggies. I like eating oily fish and other super foods…although I do eat unhealthily too sometimes like everyone. 😉 xxxx
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annie's beauty... said:
Yes, I try my best to do all that myself even though there are times when I really crave for something “bad”! LOL
These intolerances are SO annoying! I don’t think I can live without my milk! 😅😅😅
Lots of xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
It’s just life, I used to think I couldn’t live without dairy but you get used to it. I’d rather be feeling well at the end of the day. I do sneak the odd bit of chocolate now and again though, but only a tiny bit lol xx
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annie's beauty... said:
I know! One has to get used to certain things! Even though is not the most pleasant thing to do!
I can’t say no to the holy chocolate! 😁😁😁xx
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annie's beauty... said:
And yes, it’s really refreshing to talk about other subjects as well! 😉xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
Variety is the spice of life. 😄 It’s so important to talk about health and fitness too, they go hand in hand with beauty xxxx
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annie's beauty... said:
You’re absolutely right my lovely Zoe! Being healthy and a healthy way of life has a great impact on how our skin looks, the resistance of our body, concentration and everything else! Having a healthy lifestyle reflects on our face… And as I always said a beautiful skin is like a perfect canvas for a perfect makeup! So why not take care of that!
Lots of xx
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ABeautifulWhim said:
What an inspiring post! Thank you for sharing! I really need to get back onto my CSA program (our local farm allocation program) so I can get lovely organic fruits and veggies and stop eating garbage. I think you shook a little sense into me! =)
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annie's beauty... said:
Haha! So happy that I did that! It’s very important to live a healthy life… You feel better, you look better!
And it’s so nice to always have fresh fruits and vegetables around! Definitely get back to that program! 😉
Lots of xx
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Anne said:
Such a fun post! Good food and exercise are so important.
I totally agree with you that going to the gym very regularly helps so much against insomnia. During my fittest moments, I slept so well. I have slipped a bit in recent months, but I am trying to get back into the rhythm.
Also, peanutbutter is my favorite!
xxx Anne
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annie's beauty... said:
Hahaha! Peanut butter for everrrrr! Love mine, especially the crunchy kind! 😋😋😋
Yes, sport/being active it’s really therapeutical! And I’m a little fiend when it comes to my gym routine! Some of my colleagues say that I’m nuts and that I’m over soliciting my body! But this is the only way that works for me!
Lots of xx
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Anne said:
I always think that it is very personal: it just needs to work for you!
I do believe in switching cardio and weights if I go two days in a row, need to give the muscles some time to recover.
But other than that, if it makes you feel good it can’t be that wrong 😉
xxx Anne
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annie's beauty... said:
So they say indeed! But my body seems ok with an intense routine so I’m giving it what it wants! 😉😋 and sore muscles are history in 3 days anyway! Lol lots of xx
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Anne said:
Totally, do what feels right for you 🙂
Have a lovely weekend hun!
xxx Anne
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V said:
I love posts like this. I try to be healthy, but I love seeing other people’s meal ideas so I don’t get stuck in a rut. If I’m not hungry in the morning, I like to have a smoothie for the exact reason you described. It doesn’t make me too full, but at least I have something nutritious in my belly
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annie's beauty... said:
Yes V! I’m trying to stay as healthy as possible even though I slip and slide myself from time to time! But I never miss on my gym time which kind of compensates that as well!
I had no idea how much smoothies would help me when I first tried them! They’re fulfilling and sooooo tasty!
Thanks for reading lovely!
Have a great day!
Lots of xx
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teatimechic said:
Love this idea for a post and put me on the list of people who want to see more in this category – It’s fun to switch it up!
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annie's beauty... said:
Haha! Thank you very much my lovely! I’m happy that you found my little routine helpful! I’m also happy that I can count on you for another post like this one!
So, I hope to see you again soon!
Wishing you an amazing day! 😊xx
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Talking About Beauty said:
enjoyed this post a lot! definitely would like to see more of these 🙂 your diet is very healthy and balanced!
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annie's beauty... said:
Apparently lovely! I hid all the chocolate before taking the pictures! Lol Just joking!
I try my best anyway!
Lots of xx
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Talking About Beauty said:
heheh ahh a bit of chocolate here and there is fine 🙂
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annie's beauty... said:
Here and there only?! What about always?! 😁😁😁xx
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Talking About Beauty said:
hahah I would love it all the time but unfortunately cannot do that 😦 my hips would not be happy lol
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annie's beauty... said:
I know! Same here! 😅😅😅
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Talking About Beauty said:
if only 🙂
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annie's beauty... said:
I knowww, right!? 😅
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annie's beauty... said:
Are you a healthy eater as well? Lol
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Talking About Beauty said:
i try to be as much as i can, but do have ‘off’ days too. however overall i think its quite good 🙂
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Beautician's daughter said:
Wow you eat really healthy compare to me. I feel convicted, lol. I liked this post. It was a nice change.
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annie's beauty... said:
Haha! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! It encourages me to do more of them! 🙏🏼😌
And I do my best at trying to live as healthy as I can… But the dang triple chocolate chip cookies tho! 🍪🍪🍪😅😅
Have a great weekend! Lots of xx
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Country Girl Em said:
Great post – I am being more conscious of what I’m putting in my body and have been feeling and looking so much brighter recently! I love yogurt and fruit for breakfast 😊
I’ve nominated you for the ‘Infinity Dreams Award’ – check out my recent blog post for more details 😊 http://countrygirlem.co.uk/2015/06/05/the-infinity-dreams-award/ xx
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annie's beauty... said:
Awwww! Thank you so much for the nomination lovely! That’s sweet of you!
Looove my yogurt! 😋😋😋
Have a great weekend!
Lots of xx
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traceintheplace said:
Hey girl! Loved to read this! The food looks yummy… Also, totally agree about the smoothies!
Awesome to see you taking a chance and writing about another topic you care about! Xo trace
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annie's beauty... said:
Hi lovely! I admit that I really am passionate about healthy living as well and I will definitely bring the subject up more!
But makeup will remain my first love! 😉xx
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