Escape to nature...

I have always felt such a strong pull towards nature. The feeling of freedom when you expose all of your senses and get lost in fresh air and a stunning view is something I strongly crave. 

Recently I've been exploring my own backyard. I honestly feel blessed to live in such a beautiful and vast country. A little over an hour from Sydney CBD are the world famous stunning Blue Mountains, and an hour south we have the stunning National Park and  Watamulla where these photos are taken. 

I used to work as a dancer onboard a cruise ship. We literally sailed 360 degrees around the globe. I honestly believe that there is beauty in every corner of the earth, you just need to be willing to search and find it.  

This weekend explore the beauty of your own backyard and take the time to connect back to nature to see the bigger picture. Pack food to take with you and enjoy it the way nature intended. Modern technology is certainly incredible, but our Earth offers so much more than social media and the Internet ever can. 

Get out, go for a drive, breathe fresh air, have an adventure, take in the view and appreciate the little things. Live your life to the fullest and never lose your sense of wonder..

Home made hair mask...

This is so simple but it will leave your hair feeling so soft and beautiful!!! 

You will need

- 2 eggs

- 3/4 avocado

- 2 tbsp of honey

Mix these ingredients together and massage through your hair. Then pop on a shower cap and leave it to sit for half an hour. Then wash out! How easy is that!

A xx

A chat with Censki

If you've been on instagram lately I'm sure you will have seen this stunning ladies photos being posted. 'Censki' has skyrocketed to a huge 100k adoring followers and she deserves it.. The advice she gives her followers is spot on, she knows what she is talking about and there is great quality in her content. With an absolutely rocking bod and awesome personality there's no wonder she's killing it. So here is my little chat with Censki...

So many are inspired by you, but tell us what inspires you every day??

Like minded people who are passionate about health and fitness and being the best they can be everyday! Also the 2 most amazing men in my life, my fiancé and my dad inspire me everyday to be a better person :)

You have a masters in fashion, what are your thoughts on women's activewear these days? 

Love them! Favorites have to be Nike and Stella McCartney. Obsessed with neons at the moment and Nike is just killing it with their new free run colors, prints & designs!

If you had one week to spend however you pleased, how would you spend it? 

Hands down on an island with my fiancé chilling, tanning, sipping on fresh coconuts!

You give out a lot of excellent information to your followers, do you have any advice to others on how to find information they may be seeking? 

Be pro active and do your research! There are lots of great articles online and books you can get to read up on anything you're unsure about! There is so much to learn about your body, health and nutrition!

If you could invite any 3 people join you for a dinner party who would you choose?

Christine Centenrena, fashion editor of Vogue Austalia, Emmanuelle Alt, Editor in chief of Vogue Paris and her assistant stylist Geraldine Saglio. I know this is not fitness related AT all but they are my ultimate style icons, and extremely influential women in the fashion industry, and fashion has been a big passion of mine for many many years.

We absolutely love your fitness page, but tell us 3 things un fitness related about yourself that we don't know yet?

I'm getting married to my best friend and soulmate next April! Luckiest girl ever, so excited!

I was born in Singapore, lived in Bangkok for a 3 years where I went to an International high school, and have been rliving in Melbourne for the last 7 years. As a result my accent is a weird hybrid of Aussie/American lol.

I'm abit of an ink addict, I've got 4 tattoos at the moment but dying to get more!

It's always too soon to give up...

Fried Rice - The healthy way.

 

INGREDIENTS -

 

- 1 cup brown rice

- 100g turkey mine

- Finely chopped capsicum, shallots, mushroom, broccoli

- 1 whole egg and 1 egg white

- organic coconut oil

- teaspoon of low salt soy sauce

 

 

Cook turkey mince through thoroughly on a warm pan breaking it up. Once cooked add pre- prepared brown rice and finely chopped vegetables to a hot pan with a dash of coconut oil. Stir through until you are satisfied with how cooked your veges are. Once happy, crack the eggs over the top of pan and stir through aswell along with the teaspoon of reduced salt soy sauce.

 

So simple but i'm sure you'll love it!

Enjoy!

Easy Peasy Perfect Pancakes

Are you ready for it!? Absolutely fool proof pancakes coming your way! I can't believe how simple yet AWESOME these babies taste so here is what you will need.

- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites
- coconut oil for the pan
- whatever ingredients you would like to top your pancakes with! I suggest any fruits or berries :)

The next step is simple! Blend the oats, eggs and banana together until you have a smooth pancake batter. This will make around 3 pancakes! Make sure that your pan is already heated before you pour the mix onto it. When you see the bubbles forming in the mixture you will know its time to flip it over!

As a sauce, I like to mix a scoop of my favourite flavoured protein powder with a small dash of water. When you mix it, it should be like a thick sauce. It tastes great drizzled over the pancakes.

Goodluck and enjoy!!

Fighting the fear of the dreaded 'weights' section

Signing up to a gym or fitness establishment can be really daunting for alot of people! I know when i first joined my local gym i was freaking out. What am i doing? What do i wear? Why is everyone so serious? Are people judging me? How do they all know what they are doing? And of course, the most commonly thought question, What on earth does that machine do?! For people who are on their own, the easiest and most common thing to do is of course, power walk straight to the cardio area avoiding any eye contact to where we can plug in our headphones and walk like hampsters on a wheel for the next half hour without being bothered. Seriously, im sure this is what 90% of us all did on our very first visit!
      
Now i'm not saying that cardio doesnt have its benefits, because it does! Any activity is better than no activty at all right? Cardio is great for your cardiovascular system, and you may be suprised to learn that in Australia heart disease is at the very top of the diseases which kill women every year. So make sure you are incorporating it into your workout plan. However! I cannot stress enough the amazing results and benifits you will recieve from taking a deep breathe, doing some research, stepping off that treadmill and making your way over to the WEIGHTS SECTION. All those fit and sexy fitness models havent achieved their bodies through hours of cardio, they've been over in those squat racks and using those cables. The benefits of weight training are practically never ending, Higher metabolism, Increased energy levels, better posture, makes day to day tasks easier, better mood, stronger heart, decreased risk of diabetes and the list goes on.

Finding 'me' time

The growing awareness about the benefits of a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise is certainly very exciting! We are given so much information these days via television and social/printed media on how to better our health and quality of life. HOWEVER there is one very important element of wellbeing which can often be forgotten and lost within our busy lifestyles. I like to call it, ‘Me Time’. Whether it’s just a few minutes, or a few hours, the benefits of making time for yourself each day are proving to be invaluable. At the start of the day, look at your schedule and find time to commit to yourself. It can be as simple as 10 minutes sitting under a nearby tree on your lunch break. These 10 minutes of complete silence can greatly help you to gain clarity, perspective and a new approach to any difficult situations you may be facing. It is also important that we learn to feel content in our own company! Taking time to connect with yourself daily will help you to really know yourself and make better decisions whether it be in relationships, business or life. After all, your mind powers your body, so it should be a top priority every day! So today, take some ‘Me Time’ and nourish your most precious gift, your mind.