JT Wellness

Make no mistake... Your body is a reflection of Your lifestyle.

Many have asked me what's the secret... well there really isn't any. It's just deciding to put my health ABOVE everything else.

And so... a fit & healthy body IS THE BEST fashion statement.
And... my bold statement is Put your as Your Priority 😍
And i intend to be 😍 for my family

Took me a long time to realize it's not abt being good or perfect in the gym or any sports or workout...but BEING GOOD to YOURSELF.

That said, do take all precautions not to injure urself coz a good workout is one still get up n carry on tmr.

Workouts are not always easy... but it IS ALWAYS WORTH IT ❤

So focus on how far u hv come...rather then how far u hv left to go. This relates not just to workout n health/weight goals but life ❤

"A fit and healthy body - THAT is the best fashion statement."

A statement i can't agree with more!😍

Recently... thru a health scare. I totally understood that there can be no real happiness without good health.

That said, healthy is an outfit that looks different on everybody.

And this body is made possible by Zen Bodi❤
Mark Macdonald... u have been the Life changer to thousands.

Detox approved Chicken Kebabs!!
Didn't miss the salt as it was bursting with flavours and texture!

We really just needed to add in some love and creativity to make our food..... Amazing!!!

The Chicken breast was super juicy as i treated them to a citus marinade and spices! The Smoked Paprika lends is smoky taste.... soooo soooo good! 😍

Super clean bfast 🥑🥑

DEVILED AVOCADO EGGS

Protein - Eggwhite.
Fat - 1/4 Avocado (my fav!)
Carbs - strawberries & Blueberries (in my Berries infused water)

Recipe for Avocado Deviled Eggs

1/4 Avocado (mashed)
Diced tomatoes
Diced onion
Splash of lemon juice
Chopped cilantro (optional)

Mix all and fill egg white cases!

Super easy and SUPER YUMMY!😍

These Avocado deviled eggs are as yummy as traditional Deviled Eggs... same creamy deliciousness!

DONE IN 10 MINS!

Clean eating can be easy... yummy & look Sexy!💃

Who says Rendang can't be healthy? Love my latest rendition of one of my fave dish Ayam Rendang (Chicken Rendang)
Super lemak (decedent).... MINUS the lemak🤣🤣.... but surely no minus the taste!

Do join me tmr at 2pm on my Facebook. Will be on Live sharing with u my Peranakan food culture with healthy twist... promise taste not compromised 😍

The BEST gluten-free loaf ever!!!
This Zucchini Cranberry Walnut Loaf is Crazy amazing!!!

If anyone had given me this... i would have never in my wildest dream thought it's Gluten-free... and refined sugar free!!!

Look at the texture! Not densed nor gummy😱

Super happy with my latest recipe😍

Haaaaa!!!! There IS LIFE after Gluten!!

Ohhhhh.... so..in case anyone is wondering, I'm neither on a Diet (God forbid!) Or am i a Celia, but gluten does cause bloating ( varying degrees in individuals) and inflammation.
I choose my health over anything else to be the best me .. so i can be the best ME for my family.

So... if i am to be on any "diet"... it will be an Anti-inflammatory diet 😍

I've the world best mentor in the world Mark Macdonaldwho transformed my mind.... and my life.

Did you know that the Eggplant🍆 is actually a fruit.... not a vegetable!

I never liked Eggplant. It's only in the last 5 years i actually fell in love with this amazing fruit (sounds so strange calling it a fruit😅)
Not sure if it's a sign of "coming of age"🤣

There are so many amazing benefits of the eggplant.

🍆 A GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMINS & MINERALS
The vitamin & mineral content of eggplants is quite extensive. They’re a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, folic acid, potassium, and more!

🍆 HELPS WITH DIGESTION

🍆 IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
This is because fiber reduces the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs by binding it with your digestive system’s bile so that your body naturally gets rid of it.

🍆 PREVENTS CANCER
One of the many benefits of eating eggplant is that you are also ingesting the natural antioxidant, manganese. By having a high level of antioxidants like manganese in your body, it will help ensure that your organs are protected.

🍆 PREVENTS ANEMIA

🍆 INCREASES BRAIN FUNCTION
Eggplants are rich in natural chemicals called phytonutrient which have been known to improve mental health.

No matter how great the benefits are... my kids don't like it... but this recipe IS the game changer!!!

These EGGGPLANT CAKES ARE A HIT!!!!!💖

Mums SHOULD "play with food.

Rediscover our food & balancing PFC is the key to health.

My rainy day comfort! Seafood brown rice bee hoon soup.

The only simple change is

🍜 Organic brown rice bee hoon instead of normal bee hoon

🍜 Ratio of bee hoon to vegetables & protein
🍜 Reduced salt (don't like like bloat resulting from high sodium)

Eating healthy & balanced isn't all abt 🥗🥗 salads and no carbs.... just what kind of carbs 😍

Loving my comfort food even more!💖

There's MAGIC in Food!!!🌟

These Mushrooms bombs.... are D'bombs!!

I've never liked chicken breast, i always thought chicken breast taste like Styrofoam😆.. i now realize with special care... chicken breast can be so juicy and flavorful...

I've already loved mushrooms... i didn't know they ARE SOOOO GOOD FOR HEALTH!

Did u know.. they are packed w amazing antioxidants that help protect the body from damaging free radicals that can cause conditions like heart disease and cancer. They also protect you against damage from aging and boost your immune system.

Mushrooms are rich in the antioxidant called selenium.

I always advocate having G-BOMBS in each meal..

I've ticked 3 out 6 of G-BOMBS
💖 Greens
💖 Onions
💖 Mushrooms

Healthy eating can be SUPER YUMMY!

Focus on Progression rather than Perfection.
Even if it's just 1% Progression daily.

Coz so many times, Perfection is used as an excuse or reason to think it’s not the right times to make that change we need and want.
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Life isn't perfect. .. nothing is ever going to be perfect.⁣
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Simply start by making small changes in your life so you can create more⁣
😊 happiness⁣
🙌🏼 fulfillment⁣
🤩 feel inspired by the little milestone progress along the way
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There will never be a “perfect” moment for anything.⁣
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Striving for progress is the best thing you can do for yourself. Be kind to yourself.

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❤️ It means you’re making small but good changes and trying new things that will lead to your health and weight goals.
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🧠 With progression comes knowledge.⁣
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Thats the greatest gift we can give to ourselves.⁣
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Knowledge will always be more powerful than thinking perfection is a result from one action.
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✅ Focus on STARTING. And 1% Progression daily.
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Perfection comes with time through right knowledge and a community of people and family who will be your corner men cheering you on on ur journey to better health...these will help you get nearer to your goals.☺️⁣
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Comment “YES” if you’re done waiting for perfection... and focus on Progression.

Health... isn't an option

Super quick.... super easy Simple lunch. Prep & cook under 20 mins.

Grilled cajun shrimps with Quinoa & salsa! So sooooo satisfying.

Food can HEAL.. or food can _ _ _ _ ...(u all know....won't elaborate the negative 😘)

I always try to make better choices... i intend to live the best me!

Wrapping up my Friday with wraps!🤪
(Couldn't help the pun!)

Had my Gluten free wrap i made earlier.
N of coz... roasted cayenne broccoli!!
That's like becoming a staple... coz my son is sooo hooked to it!!!

Im soooo thrilled as broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and are so good for us!!

Dark green cruciferous veggies also are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. They're also rich in phytonutrients — plant-based compounds that may help to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Love that I'm slowly changing the food "culture" in my family!

Since we can't travel... am gonna take my family on a food trail around our beautiful world... so yesterday i made Italian Bread.. Focaccia... this morning Japanese Souffle Pancakes... lunch is Korean Bibimbap!

See my deconstructed version!🥰

Using my Fav to go to ingredients... making an effort to make it as healthy as possible trying not to compromise the taste! Making it as authentic as possible!

Through time like this. You get the best of human being..... or worse..

In life... we can choose fear or hope. I choose Hope. And i intend to make each day a bright & positive environment for my family n to be that positive vibe to people all ard us!

And... a satisfied tummy is a good starting place...😂.

Balancing my family meals .. also means I'm balancing their mind, body & spirit. ( and moods .. is ever so crucial !!!! We are stuck at home! 🤪)

Remember... we eat like crap... we WILL feel like crap!😅😅😂😂

Somehow Sundays seems like the perfect day for pancakes.... lockdown or no lockdown 🥰

Fluffy gluten free Pancakes!
Tried making the Japanese souffle pancakes kids requested for... didn't really achieve the jiggle...

Ohhh well! It WAS SUPER YUMMY THOUGH!

Didn't even have time to properly plate it... n it was gone!😂.... jiggly or not😅

But... it surely was Gluten free and most certainly the best balance of PFC i can achieve!!

Gonna perfect the jiggle!!

PS : kids didn't even know they were gluten free... shhhhhhh🤫🤫🤫

Blessed Sunday all!!

My weakest soft spot is BREAD!

Been trying so many recipes. to make a decent tasting.. non eggy... super dense bread. So many loaves hv ended in the bin😭

A good gluten free has been my biggest challenge yet!!!

Thanks to this time i have ... i finally did it!

This will be my super to-go-to sandwich loaf for my family!!!❤

And yes!! Is springy!!! Whoohooo!!!

Love that i can infuse Zen Fuze to better balance my macros!

Hainanese Chicken "Rice" served 2 ways!
Same amazing aroma of the familiar Chicken rice....and none the guilt!!!

Served the traditional way...and a hippy version of Hainanese chicken Quinoa bowl!❤

The hippy version is super fuss free and perfect for meal prep...as a meal on d go once this CB is over!!!

Ohhhh... this healthier version is super easy and my to go to choice for meals under 30 mins! ❤

1 prep.. 2 ways!!!💪❤

Perfect for Igniting ur metabolism!!

Food preping for a Berry busy morning!

Gonna be having an early start tmr with zooms. This overnight magic really makes it easy for kids...and me!!!!

And totally fuss free yet a super powerhouse breakie ❤.

Stawberry 🍓🍓Shortcake overnight oats!
Making sure my kids...hmmmm my GROWN kids have their daily dose of vits and antioxidants!

A Healthy breakie is a great start... but a healthy & balanced breakie IS PERFECT! ❤

My eldest is leaving the nest! 😭😭 He will be staying in NUS Hall for a year. He started being health conscious 2 years ago... I'd like to think I'm his influence 🥰

He used to love Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice cream. But he even stopped his ice cream indulgence.

So i decided to make him a healthy & balanced breakie before he left this morning.

Made him a healthy PLUS balanced breakie based on his favourite ice cream flavor & his fav fruit coz cherries are in season!! 🍒🍒🍒 Surprised him with Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Overnight Oats!!

And he totally loved it!!!
My secret ploy to make him think of mommy😅
Hope it worked!!!! I 😂

Welcome to JoanneWellness!

It's both my passion & mission TO STOP THE DIETING MADNESS ...and provides REAL solutions to win with your health and make food and fitness your way of life.

I am a firm advocate of a holistic and sensible approach to health that's based on science... our body's physiology. Being healthy is about leading a healthy lifestyle.

There really is no miracle pill or quick fixes. Yes.... fad diets may give u short term results... but it is not sustainable and will not give long term results!

My core beliefs are
❤ Positive Mindset
❤ Body Respect
❤ Mindful Eating
❤ Joyful Exercise
❤ Healthy Lifestyle

SELFCARE IS THE NEW HEALTHCARE!

Finally.... managed a smile after more than a week.
Been bed bound for more than a week (the worst slip disc relapse in 15 years) plus coupled with a bad bout of cough (which simply aggravated the pain) flu and fever that refused to go down for 5 days straight!😱
Clearly my body was screaming out to me... but i probably "muted" the alarm bells.

Ok.... so work was overwhelmingly busy (but busy has been GREAT!!❤) but i hardly felt the overstrain. .. that's the "danger" of really loving doing you do! ❤

So i can hardly complain.... but this is counter productive 😱
This is a painful lesson to listen to my body n practice what i preach!
Hv a great weekend all!!🥰