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Hope You are all well. Thank You all for Your kind wishes on My tenth year is business. To say the past decade has been an emotional rollercoaster would be an understatement but it has been great fun all the same.

I set up Platinum in 2007 at Mill lane Castlebar ( now The Hair Gallery) In 2010 I relocated up to Market Sq My current location.

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Hope You are all well. As You might know We recently travelled to Alicante in South East Spain right on the Mediterranean Sea. It was Simply divine to experience a week in the Sunshine and soak up some of that Spanish lifestyle. The scenery, the tapas, the history, such a beautiful place to spend a weeks holidays in September or anytime really.

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Hope You are all well, it’s hard to believe August is drawing to a close and it’s nearly back to school time.

A lot of People chat about consistency, it’s a word I regularly see hash-tagged on Instagram. I was recently chatting to a Friend of mine Who is trying to get Himself back to healthy habits after a break due to injury. Something He mentioned planted the idea for this post.

He complimented Me on my consistency and it really made Me think about How I have managed to “stay consistent” long term. I thought maybe I would write a post with some of My tips and hopefully it might help others. I often hear stories in the salon of struggles in staying motivated to live a healthy lifestyle.

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It’s a while since I wrote a post. Summer is a busy time at work and it’s hard to find the time to write.
I recently took part in a six week online training programme with Coach/PT Paul Dermody and his wonderful lady and business partner Orlaith Dilleen. I was lucky enough to win a spot on the programme. This was an amazing prize for Me as I never win anything and this was something I really enjoyed.

Better than a tin of biscuits eh??

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I’m back with another recipe today. This Chicken Fajita Bowl with nachos is delicious and so easy. Perfect for Summer evenings.

Enjoy and please share

Love Maria

Xx

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I’m sharing my protein oats or proats (protein porridge) secrets tonight. It’s a recipe I often get asked about. It’s actually not really my recipe it was given to me by my online Coach Georgia. Georgiasfitlife.com For anyone interested in  getting help with their fitness or nutrition goals. This recipe is on my plan I have this as a dessert or a night time treat. It’s great for satisfying my sweet tooth.

Egg whites can be purchased from Kettericks butchers Castlebar for Your convienance. You’ll find them beside the Turkey Burgers.

Enjoy and let me know if you make it.

Maria xx

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I’m sharing my client Debbie’s hair journey today. This is a colour change I’m especially proud of . Although all of them give Me that warm fuzzy feeling, this one was a #peach literally ??

Debbie has been My client for a few Years now. We’ve had some great in salon bants about weight loss, weights, muscles, doms, recipes etc etc I was lucky enough to be Debbie’s bridal stylist for her wedding last May. I always look forward to her visits. Earlier this year She trusted Me to cut her waist length hair up to her shoulder. As always it was beautiful and She wears it so well.

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I’m back with a yummy recipe today. I made a  veggie version of this on good Friday and it was divine. Today I used Turkey in it to keep to my protein goals. It’s lovely with or without meat. I used quark a low fat soft cheese to make the sauce it’s high in protein low in fat. Quark makes a lovely creamy sauce. I hope You enjoy this recipe kindly give it a share if You can.

(The meat & sauce can be served with rice or potatoes instead of a bake. It’s very versatile) adapt it as you like.

Thanks as always

Love

Maria

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Just a quick little recipe for today. Here’s a handy one for some healthy nachos. You can add whatever toppings you like. This is a veggie version but would work with minced beef either. Homemade guacamole would also be fab. I had to make this fit my plan so had to leave out the Avocados on this occasion. This is a great treat for a movie night while still keeping it healthy.
Enjoy

Love

Maria

Xx

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Hope You are all well. This week I hit a huge milestone. I hit Four Stone weight loss.   My “lifestyle project” began back in February 2013. Just to give a small bit of background for anyone that doesn’t know. I have run my own business since October 2007. On opening my salon and putting all my time and energy into getting it off the ground despite the finiancial crises of 2008. I really didn’t look after myself at all. I stopped exercising and cooking healthy meals. I picked up some very poor habits. Using wine & junk food to relax, grabbing chicken fillet rolls from delis and frothy full fat cappuccinos. You can fill in the blanks yourselves, by the time 2013 rolled around I had acquired four stone of fat.

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