The Weekend Post #13: Guilt-Free Snacking

First things first, sorry for missing out on last weeks 'weekend post' but I was busy, out enjoying the sunshine (which seems to have disappeared right now). But carrying on from last times 'weekend post' I thought I'd share some of my favourite guilt-free snacks with you. I do enjoy a snack in the evenings but finding something that's low in calories and actually good for you can be hard.

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter
Peanuts help boost your metabolism and help stop sugar cravings. Apples are 1 of your 5 a day and help prevent bloating too. This is a great little snack to stop that hunger and requires very little effort!


Kelloggs Special K Cracker Crisps
With less that 100 calories per bag, these are a fantastic snack if you're feeling a little peckish and counting the calories. Much better for you than a packet of Doritos or Walkers.


Granola with Yoghurt and Mixed Berries
This is perfect for a light dessert or as a quick and simple snack in the evenings. You can use low-fat yoghurt or even Greek yoghurt, and mix a teaspoon of honey in with it if you've got a sweet-tooth.


So there was a little selection of snacks that I enjoy, what are yours?

The Weekend Post #12: Getting Fit

I've never spoken about fitness on my blog previously, and I wanted to speak about something slightly different for this weekend post. I have been soo naughty this week, I've eaten chocolate, sweets, marshmallows, fast food and other things that you really shouldn't be eating a lot of, but now I want to start eating healthier and doing some extra exercise.



I usually start the day off well but by evening I find myself craving chocolates and sweets, and I've been giving in a lot recently. So I'm going to start the week off by cutting all of those bad habits out and try to do more walking, swimming etc...
It's so easy to sit watching t.v, or read a book and be stuffing your face with a tub of Ben and Jerry's (oh yes, I forgot to mention I'd demolished a tub of that) but it has to stop. Basically, if I carry on I'll end up looking like a hippopotamus, and that is not a good look.
I shall update you on how I get on in a few weeks time, hopefully a lot healthier too.



So what about you? Do you need to up the amount of water you drink? Do more exercise? C'mon ladies, lets do this.

Baking Cookies

After reading ViviannaDoesMakeup's, Lilly Pebble's and Suzie's cookie post's, I just couldn't resist having a bash at them myself. (well kind-of anyway) I did the same as Suzie from Hello October and bought a Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix (£1.35) and a bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk (£1) (Suzie used Rolo's instead of dairy milk though) and spent my Sunday evening making cookies even though I should of been revising.

Pour the mixture into a bowl, add 30ml of water and mix until you have a doughy consistency. Roll the mixture up into balls and place on a baking tray. Then just before you pop them in the oven add a commendable chunk of Dairy Milk on top for extra chocolatey-ness. Mmmm

On the pack it says to bake for 10 minutes at 170 degrees (or 160 for a fan assisted oven) but I did them for slightly longer because they needed bit more time. Then you should have some delicious, soft and sweet cookies! They are super-easy to make and don't make tons of washing up either!

Will you be trying these out?