It’s Valentines Day and what better way to celebrate than writing an anti-relationship blog post! Just kidding, I’m not actually anti-relationship, I just find it perplexing that as women we are conditioned from a young age to perceive love and relationships as our final stage of fulfilment – that without it, any of our hard work or success is invalid. My choice to not be with someone at this stage in my life is because I value my independence. At the moment I’m working on myself and my future and I don’t have time to devote to a relationship. I consider myself hard working and I will continue to work hard to achieve my goals. I believe independence is a choice...
It’s no secret that perception of the “ideal body” has changed over time and with the influence of social media, but what exactly is considered the “ideal body”? Let’s delve into this: So what prompted this blog post and the transformation rampage I am about to unleash? Well, I found an old camera SD card with photos from 2015. I saw a dramatic difference in my body shape over the last couple of years. My first thought was: What was I thinking? Followed closely by: Why would I do that to myself? (excessive dieting, restricted exercise) And finally: Oh yeah, now I remember, that’s when I aimed to please everyone and make everyone happy … except myself. This was when I was impressionable… and modelling....
This weekend I was lucky enough to experience my first taste of Summer at the Surfer Paradise Marriott. A “staycation” was long overdue!
This was the view from our balcony, overlooking the beautiful resort and marina.
This saltwater pool was filled with tropical fish and just look at that waterfall!
Early morning swimming quickly replaced my usual caffeine hit, crystal clear water in the shallows.
… I think they’re mocking me
Exploring the depths of the saltwater pool, it’s like a whole new world
Sunset drinks at Chapter & Verse Bar and Lounge, kicking back and relaxing after a fun filled day
If you’re anything like me, you’re a strong supporter of chocolate being considered it’s own food group. Unfortunately sweet snacks don’t often offer much nutritional benefit and your cravings lead you down a path of Netflix with your main men; Ben and Jerry. Don’t get me wrong, it’s perfectly fine to treat yourself, in fact I encourage a little indulgence every so often but if you’re looking for a healthy alternative to keep you on track and satisfy those pesky cravings I have some great news! Here’s a quick, easy and healthy alternative to high sugar snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth. Ingredients:2 x Ripe bananas1/2 Block of Dark Chocolate meltedPeanut ButterYou can vary the ingredients to suit you MethodCut...
“Always eat your greens” Here’s a way to do this without insulting your taste buds. 1 x cup of Kale1 x cup of Spinach1 x Lemon1 x Orange1 x Green Apple2 x Sticks of Celery1 tbsp. Chia Seeds1/4 cup of Aloe Vera Juice1 x Cup of Water1 tsp. Grated GingerBlend together and serve (Keep Refrigerated)You can change up the ingredients and portions as desired. I prefer a strong citrus base and usually use the juice of a full lemon however this may not suit everyone. Aloe Vera juice isn’t required but it does have great health benefits and you should be able to find it at your local grocery store in the health food section. I usually have my...
