oh.. Not so wordless wednesday

Hi there and welcome to my oh..so not wordless wednesday, part of this post will be filled with manly pictures and widgets but partly wanted to remind everyone of the 2 ongoing giveaways I have on the blog (unfortunately only open to UK residents) and they close in exactly 4 days. If you in the UK or know someone who is don't hesitate to share this post with them. Please also note the giveaway prizes will be sent by the sponsors and not me, for the books giveaway I will send the winner details to the sponsor.

Meal Planning - cooking my chilli sauce in advance

Chilli beef with cucumber, cheese, natural yoghurt and doritos

Salami Baked breakfast pots

Baked for 20 minutes: Bread, then put salami, drop raw egg in and top with cheese and bake.

New found favourite snack bar

Can't remember the name but was yummy - had them at a blogger event

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{Health Tips} Top 3 Healthy Habits

When you think about healthy habits, what comes to mind? Do you think about your eating habits and question if you are eating healthy enough? Or do you think about the last time you exercise or went to the gym? Or do you completely ignore it because being healthy is different for everybody? I am guilty of these three, I check what I eat when I am talking about being healthy and also ask myself the last time I exercised and not necessary going to the gym but any simple exercise at home. When all else fails then I feel its important to think about my needs and I think 'being healthy' it is different for everyone. Today I will share with you my 3 healthy habits which I am still improving every day.

Cooking 
A long time ago I used to enjoy cooking and creating small but cute little meals in the kitchen, then things changed as I mentioned I went to university and moved in with people who enjoyed cooking and I wanted to take a seat back to be the one that enjoys someone else's cooking for a change. But now that we no longer living together and I am tired of eating ready meals (even if I picked the 'healthier options) I have decided to call upon my old love and start cooking again. My loyal readers remember and have seen me throw up a couple of simple and easy going recipes for the last few weeks and I am just growing stronger.

#recipe on the blog today http://myrabev.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/recipe-granola-breakfast.html

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:56pm PDT

Walking
Ever since I left my parent's house for university then for my job I have always lived at least 15-20 walking distance away from the nearest bus stop or train stop to work. This has been a personal decision because I work in an office 9-5 and hardly have time to do any exercise so I figured a 15-20 minute walk to and from work is very beneficial for my health. Obviously at work I do not just sit without moving around but that is more to the kitchen, ladies or photocopier and that is all so I needed to incorporate more into my daily routine.

Cuteness all round

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Jul 7, 2014 at 10:33pm PDT

Drinking water and sleeping
Those who know me personally know that drinking water is a real struggle, I would rather drink orange juice, Fanta etc than drink water. I will drink water if the meal I am having calls for it or if the water is flavoured, I love flavoured water. Sleeping is very important, especially in this technological era we live in. I have noticed lately that if and when I switch off all my electronics 30 minutes to 1hr before bed I do get a very good nights' sleep and feel refreshed in the morning. If i am refreshed in I have the urge to cook and I am even happier to take the longer route to my bus stop than normal, the opposite is true if I don't get a good nights rest or my insomnia starts to act up.

This morning I have opted for a smoothie instead of cereal #Foodblogger #foodflirt #food #healthy #recipe

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:32am PST

Last night I read this article 'Healthy habits aren't just for January' and I think that is so true, every January we make all these resolutions on how we are going to change for the new year and how will start exercising to which most do but by march most have burnt out. This article talks about benefits of walking when you can, planning meals in advance and cutting down on processed foods. What caught my attention was the mention of being 'office active' and what kind of problems you might suffer otherwise 'list not exhaustive'. I work in an office and I always try to spend 5 minutes every hour looking away from my computer screen, I will admit there are times when I forget because I am so caught up in whatever I am doing but is ok once in a while not constantly cause this could lead to eye problems, I know someone who is suffering with this 'looking at computer causes this person's eyes to go red and become painful'.

Being healthy is a personal choice, you only get one body treat it properly and care for it dearly. Only you know what healthy means to you and your body, there so many diseases in the world do not give them the upper hand work and fight for your body's well being. Being healthy does not need to be expensive, buy produce from farmers if possible they are normally cheaper than stores.

What are some of your healthy habits? Do you exercise or eat healthy?

Wordless Wednesday MK Wishlist {+ New Follow4Follow Linky}

Hi there, welcome to wordless Wednesday today I will not be saying much but let the pictures below do the talking.
 I have started a new linky for people to link up there social media accounts so we can all follow one another and help each other grow in the blog community. link up as many accounts as you want all I ask is you follow me and as many others in the linky as you want as I will be Following/Retweeting/Pinning all that's linked up and what's requested.

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wordless Wednesday ~ quotes

Happy Wednesday peeps!!! We already in April and this month is flying by me again, didn't even have chance to be a prankster on April fool's day anyway another time. Today via request I am posting these powerful messages to you all.

Relationships: Growing together

Hello Guys&Dolls!! Happy Wednesday!

Welcome back to my relationship series, today's blog we will quickly touch on growing together and what that means. Relationships are hard work but they are only as hard as you make them, it's so easy to watch other peoples relationship and wish you had that. All well and good admiring a good healthy relationship but I was taught long time ago "don't wish to live like your neighbour, you never know what deals with the devil they had to make" in other words don't wish to have what they have without knowing there inner story. 

Over the last 6 years my partner and I have been growing together nicely and moulding wonderfully. I will not sugarcoat it, it was hard at times but we both knew what we wanted out of this relationship, where we were headed and what we had to do to get their. 

We have made scarifies both of us, some we did not like at that time but I always believe The Lord wouldn't willingly let me fall in a pit without a heads up first. I know people always say "oh I never knew a thing" when the break up but think carefully about it because God will always give you the signs, if you pray about it they will light up like a Christmas tree. 

My advice is -:

* pray about it in private just you and the good lord

* pray together and work together to compliment each other. 

* Trust one another, the benefit of the doubt is the key.

* love and Accept each other as you are with all the imperfections. 

* Most importantly listen to one another so you can really hear your partner, grow together and believe in each other.

Thank you for reading my blog, I hope this was helpful. Please comment below for anything. 

Week 1: Personal Confessions - I think I am fat

Hey Guys&Dolls!!!

Do you ever feel like you just fat for you height and frame or is it just me? I have always had a big tummy from can't remember when, at school my friend used to ask why? But I couldn't answer them so I would ask my mother and she would say don't worry about it your beautiful the way you are and life doesn't stop because someone noticed you tummy is bigger than theirs. So I have lived with that and it never bothered me until we moved to the uk were everything or should I say 90% is all about body image with only 25% have the "normally desired" size.

When we came to uk I was size 6/8 weighing in at 9stone, 10 years on I am 10/12 weighing in at 11stone. I have gained 2stones and moved up 4 dress sizes. I have a slim/slender frame with a big tummy making me look 3-4 months pregnancy it's only because I have an ample cleavage that I can usually get away with murder.

I came to the conclusion that I am fat when I couldn't fit into my favourite pair of jeans! Good lord that was a bad morning, I had an outfit in mind and how it was gonna look like and all of a sudden the damn trouser wouldn't pass my non-existent hips. Oooh I was besides myself, I immediately made a mental note and mental change towards my health. That day at work I stayed away from the sugary stuff and that afternoon I signed up for the gym to start next day (which I did and still going strong).

We all have an item in our closets that is NOT our size but miraculously we fit, that item is forever worn and protected because they are your go to item when something special creeps up on you and you want minimal effort but drop dead diva in 5. I am happy to report that 3 weeks after my system shocker I am back in my got to jeans but as my HUGE TUMMY is in my way I am yet to start buttoning it them up.

How did I mange to squeeze in 3 weeks on, everyday exercise size and healthy eating. My exercise was not only at the gym but at the house too, I practice what I am taught in the gym at home and I don't eat after 8 only drinks or unless on night out which means double effort in gym.

Thanks for reading my blog, please know I love comments and appreciate them greatly.