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fitter-than-a-snicker:

Riia’s Vegan Sweet & Spicy Chickpeas
(Adapted from Damy Health & Kalyn’s Kitchen)

Sweet Chickpeas
1 can Organic Chickpeas (drained, rinsed & dried)
1 tbsp Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)
2 tbsp Agave Nectar (or Honey)
Dash of Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 min (or until slightly brown)

Spicy Chickpeas:
1 can Organic Chickpeas (drained, rinsed & dried)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Spice Mix (see Spice Mix recipe below)

Spice Mix:
(only 1 tsp of the overall spice mix needed for Spicy Chickpea recipe)
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Ground Criander
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
1/8 tsp Gayenne Pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 min (or until slightly brown) Enjoy! :)

DYING of excitement. I love coconut!!!

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before-and-after-pictures:

I’m finally submitting my before and after pictures around to a few sites, because I never realized how motivating it could be to others. And to myself. 

This has been a long, hard journey.

2.5 years ago I decided I needed to make a change, and through diet & exercise, I did just that. I’ve lost around 130 pounds. I have quite a bit of room for improvement, and still have days where I don’t recognize how far I’ve come, but I feel so much better than I ever have. 

I encourage people not to ever, ever give up. Anything is possible.  

rambosie.tumblr.com 

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Follow for before and afters every day!

before-and-after-pictures:

I went from 240 pounds, to 125 pounds. :) 

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myjourneytofit:

Follow these tips to avoid binge eating!

1. Keep unhealthy foods out of your environment. Out of sight, out of mind! Keep your fridge or pantry stocked with healthy foods, so if you feel a binge coming on, you’re not surrounded by junk.
   
   
2. Be ready with a substitute for those situations, such as an activity, a healthy snack, or a distraction. Paint your nails, take a shower, go on a run, do something other than eat! If you distract yourself, you’re likely to forget your craving because it isn’t real hunger.
   
   
3. Tackle the feelings beneath those cravings. Make it a priority to relieve stress or deal with anger or anxiety. Try yoga, meditating, or exercise. These all release endorphins that will help relieve stress!
   
   
4. Eat a balanced diet so you’re not hungry, eat at consistent intervals, and exercise regularly. If you keep your body nourished and full, you’re less likely to crave unhealthy foods!
   
   
5. Ask yourself if it’s a need or a habit, then wait for meal or snack time. If you really want it, you can wait for it. Chances are the craving will pass :)
   
   
6. Allow yourself little treats often! If you don’t completely deprive yourself of things you like, you’ll be less likely to binge because you won’t feel as though you’re missing out.

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