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For me, starting the day right is critical – it onto a serving of mixed oats (see p32). The real
isn’t just about fuelling your body, but putting treat though is sharing breakfast with friends,
yourself in the right mindset to have a good and that’s when you can go wild – fat-arse
day. For as long as I can remember, I have hotcakes with maple butter (see p16) are
exercised, and the morning is my time to do it. a personal favourite (dessert for breakfast!?);
Several years ago I was a boot camp personal I would happily eat a croque madame (see p21)
trainer – lean, strong and bulletproof, I took for breakfast, lunch or dinner; and pea, broad
enormous pleasure in my strength and speed. bean & avocado bruschetta with poached eggs
These days I find just as much pleasure in (see p22) is unbelievably good. As an ex-trainer
a slower, but still challenging pace and I would I would also advocate the wisdom of the old
never have survived the last 12 months adage to breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince
without yoga and long, rambling suburban and dinner like a pauper (OK, not quite a pauper,
walks. Yoga has been a godsend – I started but portion-size wise this is such good advice).
as a novice, frustrated at my lack of prowess
and ability, but over time I have managed The start of the day is the time to prepare
to get my head out of my arse (sorry, but it’s for what is to come – to decide how this day
true…) and concentrate instead on the power is going to be. Will you focus on the good
of breathing properly, the joy of letting go of things in your life, however simple they
struggling to achieve postures perfectly and may be – a great pot of tea or strong coffee,
just accepting where I am, knowing that it is a slice of wholemeal toast slathered in butter
the right place. and honey – or will you start by focusing on
the negative? I know this is a cookbook, but
So – when it comes to breakfast, it is so I implore you to take a step outside in the
important to start right. I certainly don’t make morning – breathe, look around and notice
solo fritters (see p26) at 7am on a weekday, but your surroundings. Take a moment to be
I do take the opportunity to make them and grateful for the good stuff – a plant that is
share a delicious leisurely brunch with friends doing well, a pet tripping you up on the way
at the weekend. If I’m busy, I love having to the loo with its enthusiasm, a tidy kitchen
bircher muesli (see p14) all set to go in the because you got your act together the night
fridge; banana, date & walnut loaves (see p19) before… small stuff, but if you notice it in
in the freezer ready to pop in the microwave; a positive way, you have the power to set the
smoothies (see p25) ready to blitz, or roast tone. And if that doesn’t work – close your
rhubarb and labneh (see p237) at hand to spoon eyes. Open them. Start the day again.

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