We hope you are enjoying browsing the Challenge Hub! Still a few weeks until September 1 but lots of recipes, exercises and ideas in the hub to keep you on track. And speaking of recipes – here is a really tasty one to make this week – you will love it.
Whole-wheat couscous is high in fibre and protein, both essential for our bodies to function well and also to keep our blood sugars stable so we can stay satisfied for longer. Important factors to consider when following a healthy eating diet plan.
It’s very easy to cook by simply adding boiling water and leaving to sit until fluffy. It also has a very mild flavour, which makes it an easy addition to any dish.
Mushrooms are another key component in this recipe. They are known to boost heart health and provide a boost to our immune system through high levels of antioxidants. They add amazing flavour to savoury dishes and are a perfect compliment to chicken.
A delicious meal to prepare for the family when trying to lose pregnancy weight.
Ingredients:
- 4 x 120g chicken breast fillets
- 2 tbsp. rice bran oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp fresh chopped thyme
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 shakes black pepper
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1½ tsp mild paprika
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 cups chopped mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
Method:
- Combine oil, ginger, garlic, thyme, cumin and pepper in a small bowl. Brush onto chicken and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate.
- In a large fry pan, start to cook chicken and put kettle on.
- When chicken is mostly cooked, add mushrooms to the same pan and sauté until both the chicken and mushrooms are well cooked.
- Meanwhile, stir paprika into the boiling water then pour over the couscous in a bowl. Cover and set aside to cook, stirring with a fork to make fluffy.
- When chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and let sit under foil. Add spinach to mushrooms and increase heat. Stir until spinach has softened.
- Turn off heat and stir couscous into mushroom and spinach. Spoon onto plates and serve with chicken on top.
- Serve chicken on top of couscous.
Serves 4 – 335 cal per serve
Results from mums using the 28 Day Challenge
Emma Loses 7.5kg*
I have changed so much in the last 28 days. I RUN, I used to be the kind of person who would almost pass out after 30 seconds of running.
I love exercising now. I feel amazing. I look amazing. I have lost 50 cms off my entire body and 7.5kg. I’m finally below 70kg and while I still have quite a while to go, I know I can do it. I no longer feel overwhelmed or stuck. Join here
Libby Loses 13kg*
Being overweight my entire adult life, never had I thought I’d get down to a weight and body size that I would be happy with, let alone being able to do that without starving myself or working out for hours every day.
I owe my success to the Lose Baby Weight 28 Day Challenges being so family friendly and flexible, the Healthy Mummy smoothies for being so versatile and delicious, and the Healthy Mummy and Lose Baby Weight Support Group on Facebook being so positive and supportive. Join here
Jess has lost 23kg*
I started Lose Baby Weight in Jan when bub #2 was 6 weeks old. I got to 110kgs when pregnant & 100kg when starting LBW.
I have done 4 strict rounds of the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and the rest just following the LBW way of life with LBW recipes thrown in there. My goal was to get to 75kgs and I am SO close I can taste it. Loving LBW and all you inspirational ladies
Lizzie lost 13kg* on 4 Challenges
Lizzie says: “The food is delicious and very easy to make. The recipes are very simple and don’t require a lot of ingredients.
I love that the menu plan for the week is all worked out and it can be customised to suit your family and the ingredients you may have on hand”
Tamara Loses 26kg*
In September 2014 I started eating better and walking and managed to shift 5 kgs myself. In November 2014, weighing 113kgs I signed up for my first Lose Baby Weight 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and I haven’t looked back. I have since lost 26 kgs and currently weigh 87kgs. I want to lose another 12kgs and when I get to 75kgs reassess my goal. The Challenge recipes and exercises have not only changed my life, but also my son’s life. Join here
Lauren has lost 46kg*
Lauren says “I’d highly recommend starting with a 28 Day Weight Loss Challenges. It’s such a great way to learn about healthy eating and exercise….. The Challenges are perfect as they run for 28 days, with so many different customizable options for every meal and day”
Claire Loses 25kg*
I started Lose Baby Weight on the 1st September 2014 and that was my first 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge! I have completed every 28 Day Challenge since then and I am thrilled with my results. The recipes are family friendly, budget friendly, convenient and DELICIOUS! As a breastfeeding mother it’s important to me that my milk supply doesn’t decrease due to my diet and I’m so happy to say that I have not had any supply issues. I’m the fittest and lightest I have weighed in my adult life. Join here
Michaela Loses 17kg*
In the past I had tried other diets which didn’t work and I had a personal trainer at one stage to which helped to a certain extent but nothing compared to Lose Baby Weight. I’ve finally learnt about healthy calories, healthy eating, healthy excercises postpartum. In the time I have been on the 28 Day Challenges I have gained so much knowledge that I never knew before and I will be forever grateful to Rhian and the Lose Baby Weight team. Join here
Hannah Loses 16kg*
After doing six 28 Day Challenges since July 2014, I think this has been the absolute BEST !! And I have now lost 16kg. The incredible meal plans, delicious recipes, Pilates routines and added Core workouts have been fantastic.
Now, I am 16kg lighter and my emotions are a complete 180. I am active, adventurous, spontaneous, happy, and fun, I’m the me I remember from my twenties (nearly) and my family are benefiting from that. My mum in particular tells me often how very different I was and how she has her daughter back again. Join here
