Granola 'Narny PawPaw Almond Seed Blossom'

~ Orange blossom Granola with Banana, Pawpaw and Almond mix ~

‘Golden Bright red Pawpaw speckled homemade crunchy maple spiced

Crush Mix 'Almond Super Seed'

~ Fruitless Crush from Trail Mix full of 6 Seeds and Almonds ~

'Fine Golden Crush mix, full of super seeds and RAW. I have it

Recovery Balls 'Apricot CCNT'

~ Coconut coated Walnut Recovery Balls gone Apri ~

‘Way to easy, simple as blending dried Apricots, Sultanas and crushed

Pantry Add Dried Fruit Recovery

Adding Dried Fruits to the Pantry;

• Currants 
• Jumbo Raisins
• Dried Cherries
• Dried naturally Organic Banana
• Dried naturally Organic Turkish Apricots
• Dried Figs
• Dried Prunes
• Dried Pawpaw spear

Fruity Recovery Pantry Stock up is for my recovery foods and training treats.  Fruit is still a sugar and must be consumed sparingly, at times to peak recovery and training gains. Vitamin C and minerals are best sourced from a varied and colourful diet of vegetables for many reasons. Probably one of the biggest sources of fruit to watch out for, is consumption of large amounts of  PURE fruit juices.  

It's best to have a veg fruit combo and always with awareness of just how much extra sugars your consuming. Any, excess carbs at the end of the day is going to go straight to bodyfat storage. I see way to many people consuming ridiculous amounts of starchy and sugary carbs (Dont follow the food Pyramid if you dont want to have high bodyfat percentages) and they almost always having problems with bodyfat yet alone body tone. Then spending unnecessary time burning calories doing cardio, which can also reduces muscle - by default increasing bodyfat percentage and dropping the basal metabolic rate. 

How much carbohydrates one requires depends on how many calories one burns in a day. So if your sitting on your butt all day in the office -eating cereal and toast for breakfast, rolls for lunch and pasta for dinner with god knows what in-between - You will have bodyfat that you just wont be able to shake. When I assess clients I always recommend their own special range of starchy carbs based on their daily activities and body composition - no one is the same. 

When in doubt always fill up to your hearts content on lots of bountiful fibrous with some starchy veg, lean clean sources of essential protein, lift weights and get of the cardio merry round. You wont be bloated, you'll be stronger, look younger, have more energy and your waistline will whittle and muscle/tone will no longer be so hard to achieve :D

Stocked up... "Fruity Recovery Pantry Stock up "

Tea Flowers 'Chrysanthemum'

'Nope this isn't Chamomile tea,it's Chrysanthemum Tea The manners and virtue of the 'Chrysanthemum flower' drank

Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin Olive' DIY

~ Can free Olive goodness to Spray ~

'Golden Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray controlled cold pressed

Fibre Capsules Drink Rose-hip straight from the Pot

Why DIY your own Fibre Capsules?? Because when you look at the ingredients from a Real Nutritionists eye - you bulk
at all the added extras. I mean seriously the most popular fibre supplement out on the market today, is just laden with cane sugar and whatnot. So in one hand you are increasing health with meeting optimal fibre needs whilst on the other hand - you're creating or enforcing excess body-fat via peaking glucose spikes. So... Solution DIY - you wont believe how easy and how cheap it is. I did this on the weekend whilst watching the Original War of the Worlds, covered in Face paint (Honey clay Mask) Enjoy :D

Served up... "DIY Fibre Capsules" 

DIY needs

• Psyllium Husks PURE
• Size 'OOO' Vegetarian Capsules from NOW
• Bottles for Storage

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Coping PTSD

 As many of you know from the attack I sustained last year I have ongoing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) to deal with/manage. Allot of our soldiers have to deal with this as a result of Traumatic events. But what many don't know it can result from a collusion or an attack like in my case. I guess what makes it hang around is depth of physical damage for me. I feel this mental response is a natural and even beneficial state to ones survival, but its no good long term. One of the best ways to manage this condition is to remove the urge to fight or be on guard with certain brain training techniques and coping management. To me crap is an essential by product of life "It's how you deal with it, that counts" 

Diminishing this fight/adrenal trigger has been the biggest challenge for me, for I have to fight daily in isolation for;

• To keep my company (my baby I worked hard to build previously) - even if just - alive so I eventually have something to go back to when I have full movement restoration
• Every time I have to explain why I cant do something or when people asks what happens "I end up reliving and retelling the experience with all the emotional reactions as if its happening again" Thank GOD for Heahphones and baseball caps :DDDDDD
• My injuries prevent me from having a normal life and therefore the sense of being forced to stand still when your a go getter (18 months now - 2 years to go in rehab) makes me angry and want to fight but there is no direct adversary in front of me, that I can take on right here and now
• The Pain and discomfort reminds me constntly of the attack
• The physical scarring reminds me daily of the attack
• With My first (Of what I feel's going to many court cases) wont be until early next year (2 and a half years post collusion/attack) and we are preparing for the first one all the way up to the end of this year
• I actually have to fight daily, so to be delusional and ignore that fact would be to the detriment of my psyche
• My weekly timetable is full of ongoing Medical, Physio, Psyche appointments ongoing, along with Insurance company related and 

  

  ... My Recent Fab Buys

   awyer/court case related (I could be dealing at any point of time 10 medicos in a week - poking prodding questioning and me reliving/retelling) which is time reinforcing the current state of mind which detracts from where one needs or wants to get to
• My injuries and legal responsibilities prevent me from going back home to Spain to see my family and in these past 2 years I've really needed/wanted to see them - but am forced to do it it tough on my own
• Most nights I dream of being where I was before the attack and actually wake up as though I still had my pre-collusion body and abilities not to mention social life
• The missing chunks of muscle I've had all my life that are now gone actually feel as though I'm missing limbs/parts of me
• Mentally I'm an athlete and have been all my life, so my single mindedness in this matter pushes me to fight and push through anything and everything I have to

... So with all that in mind what do I do to contain/treat PTSD and Hypervigillence?? I;

• See a Sports Psyche/Psychotherapist weekly (If you've experienced or someone you know has "A Traumatic event that keeps reliving or interrupts

Schnitzel Cauli 'Oat Bake'

~ Steaks of Cauliflower turned Cauliflower Schnitzels ~

‘Golden, creamy and juicy 'Have your veg and Schnitzel in ones' Baked

Recovery Squares Bake 'Zesty Fruit Sesamin'

~ Baked Citrusful rich carb Recovery Bites ~

‘Golden, fruity, Sesame coated Recovery bites full of citrus. Forget

Recovery Updates, Pre Injury Post surgery Progress Pics

IMPOSSIBLE
How do you say it? Impossible or I'mpossible :D
Food for thought...

Hi all, just a quick line to say I haven't forgot you all. I haven't been able to blog daily like a I usually do due to all the extra medicals I've had to do this week and most likely the next few weeks :p Can't wait to get through em. Getting through daily rehab & trying to get quality of life back is hard on time constraints as it is.

It's been tough this week I'm coming to terms with the findings of the Rheaumatoligist saying I still have a 2 year slog ahead of me to get my body and normal life function back. Reason? I didn't have my injuries fixed straight away & he said the 3 to 1 rule. If I was fixed 1 month post collusion it would of taken me out & taken 4 months to get back. But because I didn't get the required surgery until 10 months post collusion, it turns out to be a couple years to get back post surgery (a total of around 4 years of my life - 17 months gone already) I've done 7 months - 2 years to go. How would you feel if something that should of only taken 4 months out of your life was dragged out for 4 years with added pain suffering to not just you but your company, your family abroad etc. Going with my own experience/education the timelines of recovery are about right with my rates of progression.

I went to vote early yesterday & had to change my address whilst there. I was told to press my pen down harder on the form by the staff, But I didn't have the strength in dexterity to write down hard enough to print through the forms carbon. One of the staff had to write for me (I'm right handed) My whole right side from toe to face hasn't been the same since the collusion. I'm getting there but its a long journey. It was such a silly thing that we take for granted that we can do & when its not there... Whoah. I locked myself in the public toilet, cried my eyes out, then washed my face, tied my shoelaces. Before walking to the baths & doing all 4 hours of my rehab followed by walking & practising gait restoration home (75 minute walk) with back pack. Ahhh Resilience, being pushed right down and then getting back up. I definitely need to look into relieving the whiplash though more effectively and managing the pain which is travelling to & paralysing my facial muscles. Will let you know what happens there. The case manager I have now has actually been so good in following the requests of my treaters unlike the the last one I had.

In the Toorak Shed back in 2010 putting my per-iodized training plans together to do my first figure show, with

Chickpeas 'Salt n Pepper Roasted'

'Roasted Salt n Pepper Chickpeas, better than popcorn in so many ways. Full of Protein, Fibre and Quality Starchy

Cream 'CCNT'

~ Creamy dreamy topping or stand alone pudding/desert ~

‘White light fresh coconut cream... always at your own Peril. Wonderful served over oatmeal or fruit. Better than traditional cream, perfect for a meal pre-mammoth weight/training/rehab session but not sitting at a desk. Made from PURE (nothing else on the ingredients listing) is a super food in its own right. Don’t forget there’s more post Links at the end of this creation. Enjoy :D'

From Chapter 07 Sweet Treatfit (C) 0 starch Link

... What I Used;

PURE Coconut Cream

PURE Light Coconut Cream

1 Teaspoon PURE smooth Peanut Butter (Link)

... Start with PURE Coconut Cream, mixed with PURE Light Coconut Cream (Always check your labels) and a little Butter Smooth 'PNUT after some serious blending or whisking - the light cream is ready

... Thank-you, don’t forget to follow and Share.

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Butter Crunch 'Beernut'

~ Homemade Crunchy Beernut Butter ~

'Golden Beer nut crunch butter with fibrous skins on. The

Salad 'Spanish Capsicana Crunch'

Raw and Patriotic Salad

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Roasted Wedges 'Smoked Paprika Rose' Dressed Yogi 'Orange Wakame'

~ Smokey Paprika topped Wedges ~

‘Roasted Purple Potato Wedges with a Spray of Oil Spray 'Extra

Recovery Slice 'Zesty Cran Whey Almond'

~ A slice of juicy citrus cranberries and whey, simply mixed and set in the fridge ~

‘Orange tang squares with super Cranberries and Almonds, using

27th July 13 Quick update on Physical Rehabilitation/Progress... Setback/Hospital emergency, More investigating, Fuerza developments & Progress, Ethical Business Shout out

.. Meanwhile the furball is practising her favourite Asana :)

Morning all :DD Its Saturday & I've just had my awesome steak for Breaky with Flamenco drifting through the apartment, getting set to have my first day back in the physical rehabilitation centre/gym after being forced to rest & heavily medicate. 

As most of you know one of the injuries I sustained from the Vehicle attack last year was 'Chronic Whiplash' C1/C2. Treating this has made an overall negative impact of the recovery of my anterior lateral aspect of hip post surgery & medial lateral aspect of knee to name 2 of the most prevalent.

The most important thing for me in regards to the Whiplash is for neck & forehead muscle to relax & not hold tension. Its been 16 months since I felt no tension, tenderness or tightness in my forehead/eye-socket musculature generating from the neck C1/C2. I'm celebrating the day my neck/face feels normal again LOLO :p

Granola 'Sult Almond Seed Blossom'

~ Orange Blossom Granola with Sultanas Almonds and Seeds ~

Golden homemade crunchy maple spiced Granola, scattered with whole

Granola 'Date Walnut Seed Rose'

~ Rose Granola with Dates and Walnut mix ~

‘Golden Date homemade crunchy maple spiced Granola, scattered with

Trail Mix 'Walnut Super Seed'

~ Fruitless Trail Mix full of 6 Seeds and Walnuts ~

'A RAW Crunchy Golden Trail mix, full of nuts and super seeds.  I

Patties 'Curry Chickpea' Bake

~ Curried Chickpea Baked Patties ~

‘Bright, with marbled cilantro greens throughout baked to an outer 

Doughnuts 'Curry Chickpea' Bake

~ Curried Chickpea Baked Doughnut Haven ~

‘Bright, with marbled cilantro greens throughout baked to an outer

Powder Spice 'Curry Bay'

~ Rays of Yellow spicy Curry Powder Al Naturel ~

‘Bright Peppery and smooth curry powder with the overtone of bay

Amino Fuel 'Orange Mango'

~ Orange Mango Amino Acid training Fuel ~

‘Sunny Orange Mango bar the sugar or chemicals, full of muscle loving

11th July 13 Some REAL rehab Progress Made :D Hooha

Yes I have abs (being disabled & in pain is no excuse for letting your guts go EVA) & this is them at their worst (Not enough protein in the diet) 

Cream Cubes 'CCNT'

~ Ready-made cubes of cream coconut so versatile ~

‘White frozen coconut cream cubes, with a little Maple. Ready to go,

Roasted Pot Car Crisps 'Smokin Paprika Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kale Top'

'Roasted Crisps with bright carrot fries, topped with ribbons of Kale. Roasted with Spray of Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin

Roasted Pot Zucchini Crisps 'Smokin Paprika Extra Virgin Olive Oil Car Caps'

'Roasted Crisps of Potatoes, Carrots, Zucchini and Red Capsicum. Roasted with Spray of Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' (Link). Dashed with Smoked Paprika and Sea Salt. AS for potatoes the skins are full of vitamins and fibre (So keep the Skins on) Don't forget the related Thumbnail Links at the end of this post, enjoy :D'

From Chapter 08 Starchy Carb Power (SC) (Link)

... What I Used;

• Spray of Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' (Link)
• Pinch of Sea Salt ground 
• Smoked Paprika
• Zucchini skins on
• Red Capsicum skins on
• Whole potatoes Skins on 
• Carrots Skins on

... Wash and thinly slice (Done here in the blender) Potatoes, Carrot, Zucchini and Red Capsicums. Keep the Skins ON. So much nutrition in the skin so keep it on. Lay on a baking paper lined pizza tray 

... Spray with Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' (Link). Top with Smoked Paprika and sprinkle with ground Sea salt. Bake in 45 minutes with perfect with an extra crispy bottom

... Thank-you, 
Don't forget to follow and Share
In powerful health XxX, 
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Roasted Pot Fries 'Smokin Paprika' topped Mayonnaise 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cayenne'

'Smokin roasted French fries with plenty of smoked paprika, roasted with Spray of Oil Spray 'Extra Virgin Olive

Mayo 'Extra Virgin Olive Cayenne'

~ Creamy Cayenne dashed Mayo ~

'Rich, thick and creamy, DIY your own Mayo and you'll never buy

Doukies ™ 'Yoga Oat Sul Beernut Spice'

~ Best of a Doughnut and Cookie with a Svandatta cookie mix ~

‘Rich brown spicy heaven; it’s what you get when you bake cookie

Cornbread 'Car Sesamin' Coarse

~ Vibrantly golden Cornbread that falls apart in the Mouth ~

‘Coarse cornbread, with more of the coarse cornmeal flour in the mix.

Chowder 'Corn Smoky stock free'

'Creamy Corn smoky Chowder without the cream and completely smokin' without the Ham... So much flavour that