I want to apologise for going off the radar since the Plant Positive Jumpstart in April. I am still super excited to build a supportive space for vegans and the plant curious in Skool. My timing was just off! I started this group at the same time as starting at a new gym in a new city, and finishing the second Plant Positive Journal. I have been thinking about what is the best strategy moving forward A LOT though, and will start putting it into action from September for a much improved Plant Positive Jumpstart in October. So, for now if you're up for hearing how a modest first small step can ignite life-changing action - I really recommend this podcast interview. I LOVED this conversation! In #TheHealthificationPodcast E883: Tim Kaufman's Journey From Addiction and Immobility to Athleticism and Wellness. Tim Kaufman is an exceptional story teller... and WOW does he have a powerful story to share with us today. Tim's journey from addiction and immobility to athleticism and wellness inspires hope and might well ignite the first small step of life-changing action. His book, ESCAPE - Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison reveals in excruciating detail just how low and desperate Tim got after a terrifying health diagnosis in his early 20's prompted his descension into addiction to prescription medication, alcohol and fast food. By 37 Tim weighed over 400 pounds and was unable to perform simple daily tasks. He had lost his interest in life and had almost given up. When Tim started his journey to regain his health, it was only to buy some time between funerals for his dear wife Heather. This is NOT a linear change your diet, change your life, it's now all smooth sailing story. Subsequently, it is so much more powerful. This transformation is about Gratitude, Hope and making a start with tiny steps - it was getting out of his work chair twice for Tim. Importantly, Tim believes the mistakes he made when attempting this big lifestyle change, led to his success because at least he got started.

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This weekend I’m cooking a belated Father’s Day lunch for the extended family. All non-vegans. I thought I’d share my approach - some of the easy wins, plus this year’s deliciousness! I tend to go more indulgent when I’m cooking for non-vegans. Still very healthy by normal societal standards however certainly more oil and salt than I use day to day. Here are my 3 steps: ✅ One. Easy-wins: Baked smashed potatoes and anything (vegan) filo! This weekend a family fav, Herb Roasted Chickpea Vegetable Wellington from Plant Based RD.. ✅ Two. Smash-the-stereotype-Salads: I often do a Cauli-Kale Tabouli or this Roasted Squash Salad with Crispy Shallot & Balsamic Reduction from Minimalist Baker. However I also like at least one new recipe each time I entertain and it'll be a tough choice to pick just ONE from **Plantbae's Protein Packed Salads ebook (available as part of this years Thrive Bundle). Here are the finalists: - High Protein Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce - Roasted Butternut Squash, Turmeric Quinoa and Avocado Salad - Avocado Soba Noodle Salad With Orange Ginger Dressing - Chopped Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing Also, The Super Green Salad is one to put on my own regular food prep rotation. **Created by plant-based nutritionist, Sarah Cobacho, the 25 salad recipes in this ebook have a minimum of 20 grams protein and often over 30. ✅ Three. Lovely-for-Leftovers: Here I am just recognising that a lot of cooking to entertain, leaves me pretty ready for less cooking the next couple of days! If you can relate then over-catering makes sense. I make a double of the Wellington and as many potatoes as the oven can fit! Same goes for the salad - especially if it is not dressed.

I just got back from 5 nights in my old home city, Sydney. It was such a lovely trip. So many catch-ups with dear friends. I thought it might be useful to share the strategies that helped me stay on track with exercise and nutrition. 🎯 First, I had a PLAN for exercise either side of the trip. Normally, I lift weights 4 days a week. I did not want that to change. ✅ Prior to travel, I lifted Mon, Tues, Wed so then I just needed to get to my old gym one day while I was away. ✅ On return from travel, I lifted Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 💚 The lesson? If it's important enough you can make it work. Normally, I walk AT LEAST 40 minutes a day. I organised 3 walking catch ups in Sydney AND none of them eventuated - we just sat and chatted!!! It's ok though, I walked A LOT on my own, often before the friends I was staying with were awake. 💚 The lesson? Flexibility and fun is important. My intention was to maintain my healthy lifestyle while also prioritising time with people I love. 🎯🎯 Second, I had an idea of easy Go2 snacks and meals for my time away. ✅ Roasted edamame, chickpeas, nuts and fruit are easy to find snacks at any supermarket. I cooked an easy meal in for friends twice. ✅ Meal one, was baked smashed potatoes (always a crowd pleaser) + store bought vegan burgers (easy win!) + my Go2 Salad of baby spinach+rocket and baked pumpkin with edamame, pepitas, craisens, balsamic glaze and store bought hummus with caramelised onion. (abundant, balanced plant-based meal in itself) I made enough for left-overs for lunch the next day. ✅ Meal two, was baked smashed potatoes (why change what isn't broken?) + different bought vegan burgers + a couple of bunches of broccolini stir-fried with garlic + tamari and topped with vegan mayo for the win! My girlfriend, made whole roasted cauliflower and baked pumpkin. It was a feast! Again, there were abundant left-overs. 💚 The lesson? When staying with non-vegan friends, try to make your food as simple and delicious as possible. Make enough to share generously and know that you are planting little seeds as well as staying on track with your own goals.

I know I recommend vegan mayo fairly regularly in my quick meals and it's one of the only things I consume that is to be frank, unhealthy. Now, I'm a fan of treats - regularly - however I prefer they be high value treats and my store bought mayo, is low value. It's 71% fat. From canola oil. So when I found this recipe from Carleigh the Scrappy Vegan with only 7 ingredients... using up the aqua-faba I waste every week when I make hummus AND where the only fat is cashews, I was excited. ✅ I am happy to share the taste of this mayo EXCEEDS my high expectations! ✅ It's a little runny however, I can handle that for a quick, cheap, healthy, delicious mayo. Here are the full (simple) instructions from Plant You.com: - ½ cup aquafaba, could be more or less, depending on what is left from a can of chickpeas - ¾ cup cashews, soaked overnight (I just soaked for 90 minutes in boiling water) - 1 lemon, juiced - 1 tsp maple syrup - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp mustard, I used dijon - 1 tsp salt Simply blend all together. Btw, this is exactly the sort of find I share in my weekly 2-6-9: email bursting with vegan goodness & good news! 2️⃣ Quotes. 6️⃣ WINS, recommendations or recipes. 9️⃣ Words to contemplate. Start your weekend with a dose of uplifting vibes HERE and please consider sharing the LOVE with someone who would also find value in it. Thank you and please let me know if you try the mayo!