Week three - finito!

What a great week challengers!!!

Everyone is going really well - there are always ups and downs and I know sometimes if you have a bad week you can lean towards the negative, but really the MOST IMPORTANT thing is that you're aware of the things you're trying to achieve and are putting in an effort.
So keep up the great effort everyone - give yourself a pat on the back!!

Very special mention to our first 100% achiever for this round - FIONA!!
She has another goal that is to be achieved over the course of the challenge, but based on weekly targets - Fi smashed it this week!! Well done x

Another couple of mentions...
JO - got out and about with the girls for a night on the town (and thoroughly enjoyed it too I might add!)
CAROL - has been shopping for the house again... one more splurge to meet your goal!

It's pretty cold and miserable this week in Melbourne, just the right kind of weather to prompt indulgence in loads of comfort food (preferrably delivered straight to the door thanks! haha).
For some, the challenge goals are aimed at helping to develop a healthier overall lifestyle or habits and while certainly having a nice warm pizza delivered to the door on a cold stormy night (mmm) might be very appealling (and there certainly isn't anything wrong with the odd treat! Everything in moderation), it isn't the healthiest option.

So I thought that this week I would share a healthy pizza option (which has become a favourite) that I found online at www.taste.com.au (I will add the link to the sidebar over there with the others -->)

Making this pizza by the recipe (substituting the pizza base for a large wholemeal pita bread) equals about 341cals (1426kJ) AND you get to eat a whole one all to yourself!
To compare and put into perspective;
3 slices of a Domino's Vegetarian Thin & Crispy = 445cals
3 slices of a Domino's Supreme Thin & Crispy = 502cals
3 slices of a Domino's Pepperoni Thin & Crispy = 511cals

You can make it lower in calories by adjusting the ingredients to suit or just change things to make it more to your liking as everyone has different tastes. It's a delicious, healthy alternative that is incredibly simple to make :)

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PUMPKIN & SPINACH PIZZAS!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)
* 4 fresh pizza bases
* 2 tbs bought basil pesto
* 105g (1 1/4 cups) coarsely grated cheddar
* 1/2 bunch English spinach, ends trimmed, washed, dried, shredded
* 70g semi-dried tomatoes, sliced
* 280g Jap pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced
* Salt & ground black pepper (optional)

Method

1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pizza bases on the lined tray and spread evenly with the pesto, leaving a 1.5cm border around the edges. Sprinkle the bases with 1/2 the cheddar, then top with the spinach, semi-dried tomatoes and pumpkin. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.

2.Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the pizzas are golden and the pumpkin is tender. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
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So that was this week.... creeping closer to the half way mark!
Give it heaps guys!!!

~Samantha~