20lbs later and still more to go!

Hodi hodi readers! (hodi hodi means knock knock in Swahili)

It's been a month since my journey to weight loss began and I'm already 10lbs lighter than when I was started (I'm being told I look less than that though)

When I started on this 'pescetarian' journey without the fitness regime I was at 220 in March. When I started my fitness training with Soldier Bell Fitness, I was at 210. Now that I'm on a more targeted diet, I've lost the same 10 lbs that I lost in those three months in ONE month.

How?

My trainer cares about his clients, and isn't shy to push you beyond what YOU think your limits are.


Let me just say, if there is anyone out there looking for a personal trainer that truly cares about his clients, you need to check out Soldier Bell Fitness.

If you are between the ages of 18-50, are looking to either build muscle or lose weight, then "Soldier Bell Fitness" personal training is for you!

TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THIS! I am a living testimony of how this program can and WILL change your life for the better.

It's all about creating a better YOU, and helping YOU be on YOUR way to successful eating habits,a healthier lifestyle and a fresh outlook on exercise.

It has been a bit difficult this past month because I was juggling school and work and hence had next to no energy, but God is good and reminded me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement and I shall be posting up before and after pictures when my training is done with; just a heads up, I look quite angry in my before pictures lool

Some of my new friends include: epsom salts, brocolli, water, the treadmill and fruits lol

That's all for now folks... there is so much more I would like to write but I'm absolutely exhausted!

Be blessed in Jesus' name!

-Mbula Enobong

BEANS!! BEANS!! BEANS!!!

Good evening folks!

Yes it's been a month and I have half an hour to go before I miss my deadline! (Lord please anoint my hands!)

Before I give you and update on what is going on, here are a few tips on how to cook and prepare beans to reduce the amount of flatulence you may produce afterwards:

**sidenote to consider** : If your diet is not consistently filled with fiber, your flatulence may be due to the fact that your stomach is still trying to learn how to digest all the fiber from the beans

Tip no.1: minimize gas from beans by soaking and cooking them well, eating them in combination with 
other foods  like rice, salad, noodles, not eating excessive amounts, and chewing them well, of course, just as your mother always told you!   


-> Soaking loosens the skins and releases the gas causing stuff (sugar)
If you would like a chart of the boiling times for different types of beans let me know and I'll post it!


You're supposed to actually discard the soaking water and use fresh water that has been brought to a boil about three times


-> Don't add salt or baking soda, but you can add any of the following spices: fennel or cumin seeds, a slice of ginger, a bay leaf


Tip 2: breaking down the fiber in the be
ans by mashing or grinding, as in re-fried beans, or Hummus 


Tip 3: Pinto beans, adzuki beans, black-eyed peas, black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas, Indian pulses, such as split mung beans (mung dhal), or red lentils (masoor dhal) are 
all the easiest to digest. Navy beans, green or yellow split peas, brown lentils, are all harder to digest,
and therefore more gaseous and of course...Soybeans are MOST indigestible so in their famous form of tofu is the safest way to ingest them.

Tip 4: Eat about 1/4 to 1/2 cup cooked as the average serving size. 


Tip 5: Combine your beans with whole grains, vegetables, and sometimes a little cheese or yogurt.  One example is burritos with whole-grain tortillas, re-fried beans, shredded cheese and sour cream


Tip 6: Rinse out canned beans before adding it to your main dish

HAPPY EATING FOLKS!!