christelle.aouad

Obstacles are like waves; you can’t stop them from coming, but you can decide to surf them 🌊☀️

Believe me,

If they can do it, YOU can too. And you’re not missing anything other than consistency ✨

Are you surfing the summer with consistent progress & discipline?

How often do you consume processed meats?

Restart as many times as you want as long as you do not give up!

Do not fear these foods!

On the contrary, they are rich in fiber and protein = gut health ✅ muscles ✅ immunity ✅ hair strength ✅ and so much more

Which one’s your favorite?

Don’t leave it all for the last minute, it will get messed up 👎🏼

And what’s better than a healthy body forever?

DM to get started ✉️!

Most options are below 300 calories, so you make sure to adjust your portions based on your goals

And of course, consult your dietitian for your body’s exact needs for calories & protein

What is your favorite option?

Happy weekend! 🥂

But…

Don’t throw your health goals away 💪🏼

Awareness & moderation are your best friends on this journey

What is your go-to “weekend” snack?

When was the last time you committed to a diet with really good results? 👇🏼

No age can stop you from achieving a healthy body with the right guidance and consistency 🌱

I would pick “patience” 💭 I was surprised with the level of patience I had on most days of this week

What would YOU pick? Let me know in the comments 🤗

𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 ⚠️

What are YOU doing about it?
No no no, waiting for the new year to come isn’t a choice🤭

Even though the whole “resolutions trend” is limited to January, you don’t have to be in sleep mode starting September!

100 days from 365 is around a third of the year! No one wants to waste a whole third😧, right?

Personally, I will focus on improving my sleep again & re-adjusting my number 1 project for the year (in hope of launching it before Christmas)✌🏼

𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀?⚡️

~ John Lennon

A deep night sleep 💤 is one of the most underrated aspects of health, do you agree?

I mean let’s think about it, when you’re not fully rested:

~ Your cravings are set on fire
~ You’re irritated easily
~ That usual cup of coffee ☕️(or the others that follow) doesn’t do its job
~ Your motivation is sinking & you don’t seem to get anything done right👎🏼

If we turn things around & imagine a day following a well rested night💆🏻‍♀️:

~ Your plan for the day goes perfectly on point (work duties
, workout & nutrition, relationships, break time..)
~ You are ready to achieve anything & block everything negative calmly
~ You’re the best version of yourself
~ You get closer to making your dreams come true ✨

🍀That sounds more like the life we all want!

I personally have the glass of water & planning covered for now 🙌🏼

So what’s the first step for you? Share it in the comments & inspire💕

Keep dancing beautiful

~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Whoever told you that you should eliminate breads when you’re trying to lose weight probably forgot about calories🤔

Because dearie, you CAN lose weight & have your favorite bread (or all bread types if you like😅) as long as you take their calories into account!

Easy peasy✌🏼

What’s your favorite bread type? I’ve been stuck on markouk & pain de mie lately🤤

SOFT DRINKS - HEALTH RISKS OR HYDRATING BENEFITS?🥤

Let’s just talk research🤓:

Sugar sweetened beverages (including sodas) have been found to impact brain 🧠 health immensely:
- Memory impairment
- Dementia risk
- Insomnia, agitation & headaches from the caffeine content

Surprisingly though, diet soft drinks (which would seem like the “healthier” option) were associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome & insulin resistance🤭

💡Dietitian tip: it’s totally fine to enjoy an occasional soft drink, but avoid making it part of your regular diet 🥤✌🏼

Starting today

Monday, September 13th

Enjoy your weekend to the max
You deserve it 💕

A heartwarming message from the mother of a young teenager dealing with anorexia:

💕
“A big thank you Christelle. You were more than just a dietitian with my daughter!
Thank you for the time you gave her, it was like therapy to her!
You gave her the correct information & corrected her misconceptions concerning body image & dieting.”
💕

Strong, supportive, healthy & confident ladies is what this world needs

Don’t force it if it’s not for you 😉

Whether it’s a diet,
A lifestyle,
A workout type,
A job,
A relationship,
Anything!

DM me for a sustainable lifestyle you won’t need a break from 📩😎

“Esc” for better “ctrl” 🍃

Sunday essentials🙌🏼

Calories aside, nuts and seeds are one of the healthiest fats you could add into your diet 😎

Just watch your portions if you’re aiming for a caloric deficit

It’s kinda easy to indulge & dig in mindlessly 🤤

What’s your favorite nut or seed?

Mine are definitely almonds!

Nothing’s impossible ✨

Tiny reminder:

~ if others can, you can 💪🏼

~ your fate is in your control🙇🏻‍♀️

~ your health is the most valuable resource you can ever invest in 🍀

~ SEPTEMBER ~

Back to school 📚? Back to diet?
Or back to both?😅

Through my years of practice, I can’t help but notice that most people come running to the clinic after summertime with extra kilos that “must go ASAP”🤷🏻‍♀️

No judgment here, but I wonder what it would be like if summer memories did not end up with health burdens & yo-yo diets❌

Imagine this 💭: you could go out, talk the talk, dance away, get that tan AND maintain your body’s health at the same time😉

No need to dream about it, you can do it!

Let’s give you the lifestyle you’ll never need a break from😎

Do you tend to gain weight by the end of summer?

Let me know in the comments below 👇🏼 and don’t forget to drop me a DM 📩 so we can work things out 💕

The stress we're going through is like nothing we've ever experienced before. Unfortunately, stress impacts the whole body & puts it in an inflammatory mode⛔️

This is why, it is super important to make it up by consuming foods we love 💗(mental well-being) & that nourish our body 🌱(physical well-being) at the same time.

Do you like figs?

I love to pair them with some goat cheese, yummm yummm🤤

What’s your favorite food to pair with figs😏?
Let me know in the comments!

MICROWAVE VS STOVETOP HEATING⚡️

Which is safer? Healthier?

Even though we don’t always have the choice here in Lebanon 🇱🇧🤷🏻‍♀️,

Let’s get into some facts shall we?

Swipe swipe baby🎙😎
(Yeah yeah just like you heard it in your head)

Trying your best to avoid throwing food during the constant power cuts?

I have a delicious recipe for you👌🏼
It will save your meat, your cheese and your milk, how about that?😉

~ Cheesy Meat Pie ~
Serves 5

✏Dough Ingredients:
~ 2 cups flour
~ A pinch of salt
~ 4 tbsp olive oil
~ 0.5 cup water

✏Procedure:
~ Mix the flour & salt in a bowl. Then, create a hole in the middle to add in the oil & the water. Combine the ingredients with your hands (or a spoon) until you get a consistent dough.

~ Roll the dough over a flat surface to desired thickness.
~ Transfer to a non stick tart pan (25-30 cm diameter) & into a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15mins (or until it browns slightly)

✏Meat Filling Ingredients:
~ 1 tbsp oil, for cooking meat & veggies
~ 250-300g low fat ground meat, cooked
~ 3 medium onions, chopped as wings
~ 3 garlic cloves, crushed
~ 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
~ 0.5 cup corn

✏Procedure:
~ Cook the meat on it own with a pinch of salt & pepper.
~ In a pot, cook the onions & garlic, then add in the carrots. Add the corn whenever you get the carrot crunchiness you like. Finally, stir in the cooked meat.

✏️Filling Sauce:
~ 2 cups milk
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1/4 tsp white pepper
~ 1/2 tsp sweet pepper
~ 1/4 tsp nutmeg
~ 4 tbsp corn starch
~ 1 cup of shredded cheese of choice for topping (mozzarella does it best)

✏Procedure:
Combine all sauce ingredient together & cook in a pot on medium heat until thickened. Then combine them with the meat & veggies, transfer to the tart base, top with the cheese 🧀 & bake again at 200C for 20-25mins (make sure the cheese melts)

Enjoy✨👩🏻‍🍳

Time is the most precious gift we have, and it’s the one we take mostly for granted ⏳