Mum makes 64 HEALTHY meals and snacks for $70.41!

Melanie Matthew went from a size 20 down to a size 14, and she credits the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge (specifically the healthy meals found on the Challenge meal plan) and The Healthy Mummy Smoothies for helping her lose 22kg.

She reveals one of the biggest reasons for this is because she has started meal prepping her recipes from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub. The gorgeous mum has recently made 64 HEALTHY meals and snacks for just $70.41!

“The Healthy Mummy has taught me to meal prep to save time and it means I make better choices with food and snacks and I can freeze the leftovers for nights I’m too busy to cook,” she says.

64 HEALTHY meals and snacks for just $70.41!

What Melanie made:

Cheesy Broccoli Bites x 12

A delicious, cheesy snack, with a serve of veggies. You only need a few ingredients for this recipe.

These bites are 154 calories per serve.

Cost per serve: $0.88

You can get this recipe here. 

Chocolate Fruit and Nut Slice x 12

A great tasting snack for entertaining or for having on hand for a healthy treat. These slices are 160 calories per serve.

Cost per serve: $0.46

This recipe is also available for Challenge members and can be found on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub.

Berry Jam Drops x 15

A sweet biscuit recipe that will take you back to your childhood! These drops are only 84 calories per serve.

You can find this recipe on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub.

Cost per serve: $0.42

Stovetop Lasagne x 12

If you want to save time on making a family friendly lasagne, this stovetop method is perfect. The whole thing is cooked on the stovetop which means you don’t even need to turn the oven on. And it’s only 365 calories!

Cost per serve: $2.32

You can get this recipe here.

Budget Beef Stew x 5

This Budget Friendly Beef Stew is a favourite recipe of ours from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.

It’s a great budget dinner to make for the whole family – or freeze leftovers for another meal and it’s only 356 calories per serve.

Cost per serve: $3.31

Raspberry Dip x 4

A really easy, sweet dip to prepare and serve with fruit slices of choice for a great snack. This dip is 202 calories per serving with fruit.

Cost per serve: $0.60

You can find this recipe on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub.

Caramelised Onion Dip x 4

A delicious and healthy dip that is great to increase in quantity and store in the fridge for when you need a tasty snack. This dip works out at 155 calories per serving with veggie sticks.

Cost per serve: $0.31

This recipe is available for Challenge members and can be found on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub.

Feeling confident and happier

Melanie admits she’s feeling more confident and happier within herself these days and she and her family love the food from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.

“It’s so simple and easy to follow and you can change the meal plan to suit your family’s needs,” she says.

“I prep my meals around things in my pantry and fridge and freezer and pick things out with similar ingredients to save money.”

Join us on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge

The 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is an affordable, breastfeeding-friendly and realistic program that helps mums tackle their diet and improve their overall health through weekly (and customisable) meal plans, at-home exercises and 24/7 social support.

Our Challenge entails:

• 28 days of at home exercise routines (no gym needed) – with video instruction
• Customisable and breastfeeding friendly meal plans
• Time-efficient exercises for busy mums – under 30 mins
• Challenge combines Pilates exercises with interval and circuit training (HIIT)
• Suitable for basic to advanced fitness levels
• Home to thousands of EASY-TO-MAKE recipes!

To find out more on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge click here.