Do you ever feel like you are doing everything right but still can’t keep your tummy sucked in all day? You cut out the carbs, you run laps five times a week, you do crunches, you do yoga…..WHY WON’T MY TUMMY STAY FLAT???? I am a naturally skinny girl BUT this doesn’t mean that I don’t see problems when I look down. My tummy has forever been the focus of an ongoing despair. I’ve even given it a name: My Sri Lankan Spare Tyre. Can’t remember when mum and I came up with this but [read more]
Rick Stein cooks seafood like no one else. His cooking shows are always so inspiring as his dishes are SO simple and are really all about finding the best quality produce. Great food doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t need a million ingredients and complicated cooking methods. This dish takes less than 10 minutes, tastes amazing and I think even the most inept in the kitchen could master this meal! [read more]
Here in London I’ve been blessed to start working at Bodyism, the life changing gym of our Aussie Elle’s personal trainer James Duigan. The philosophies of the team at Bodyism greatly reflect my ideals on health and fitness. Trainer smarter not harder. Eating organically, understanding portion control and of course allowing yourself something YUMMY once in a while – we’re here to enjoy life after all right!! This recipe is taken from James and his lovely wife Christiane’s ‘Clean & Lean Diet Cookbook’. [read more]
It’s hard sometimes to focus on what it is we want to achieve. I know I always have so many ideas floating around in my head I rarely get around to settling on just one to work on. I guess I am the creative type in that sense. I need to have the productive type by my side to push me along! Who out there can relate to that? [read more]
You know for me it’s always when I think too much about being super healthy that I end up not being healthy at all! Can you relate to that? I ban myself from eating any sugar AT ALL on the planet earth and vow to hit the gym 5 times a week to tighten all the flabby bits. Then somehow instead I find myself eating a chocolate muffin in my gym clothes….hmmmmm this wasn’t part of the plan… [read more]
Every year in Sydney the search is on for that perfect Bachelor. Now the genius team over at Pedestrian group remembered the other great sex and have created the first ever Bachelorette of the Year Comp for 2012. Let me tell you however there is nothing more daunting than getting a series of random questions thrown at you – you should try it at home. Ask the person nearest you the bachelorette questions and see what you come up with. One word of advice…don’t try too hard to be funny, you might say something stupid about your undies….oh wait, that’s what I did…
Check out my interview here…and click ‘LIKE’ if you like 
Snack time! Seems to often be our biggest downfall. If we’re not prepared usually we will without a doubt reach for the carbs as our only option. Now I’m not entirely against carbs – especially living in London where they seem unavoidable! But if we can at least make better choices ie. carbs with no sugar, we’ll be helping our love handles out when we try to run them off later! [read more]
Cooking healthy meals at home can be a challenge at the best of times. If you’re away from home…well it can be virtually impossible. Where do you shop? How much do you buy? Will you be eating in? What happens if you eat out? You don’t want to waste money buying things you don’t need (if you’re a stingy one like me anyway), [read more]
This last week I feel like I’ve walked an Olympic marathon more than 10 times. I’ve gotten to know London inside and out in virtually 4 days – and if you know London you know how much walking this must mean! Why are models so skinny? Cos all they do is walk walk walk! Literally stopping to buy food is a time luxury they don’t have under the pressure of constantly being lost and late! You can always pick out the models in a big city. [read more]
Most models live there lives out of a suitcase. Always on the move their biggest challenge is trying to stay fit and healthy – tight and toned just in case the big VS (Victoria’s Secret) come calling…a dream this 29 year old might have to let go of? Um….yes. So what do you do when you get to a new town and you can’t find a salad full of lettuce or a gym full of classes? [read more]
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