Posts for HEALTH

#BeTheReason

02.05.2017

So, we've all been there. Vowing to never, ever do something again. Like, ever. EVER again.</p> <p>I'm not talking about the 276 glasses of vino that resulted in the world's worst hangover, maxing out your credit card on a pair of shoes you absolutely *had* to have, or texting your ex after a couple of cheeky champagnes (urgh, too guilty). I'm talking about that thing you did that took so much energy, was so challenging and required so much determination and strength, that it was quite simply an incredible accomplishment... that you vowed you would not ever, ever do again. Period. You with me?</p> <p>Well, for me, this personal vow was promised after running my marathon* last year. Despite loving a challenge, I was happy to retire my marathon career there and then, and go out on a high. But then in January I was approached by HBF, to see whether I'd consider being an ambassador for their 2017 Run for a Reason. How could I say no?!</p>

So, we've all been there. Vowing to never, ever do something again. Like, ever. EVER again.

I'm not talking about the 276 glasses of vino that resulted in the world's worst hangover, maxing out your credit card on a pair of shoes you absolutely *had* to have, or texting your ex after a couple of cheeky champagnes (urgh, too guilty). I'm talking about that thing you did that took so much energy, was so challenging and required so much determination and strength, that it was quite simply an incredible accomplishment... that you vowed you would not ever, ever do again. Period. You with me?

Well, for me, this personal vow was promised after running my marathon* last year. Despite loving a challenge, I was happy to retire my marathon career there and then, and go out on a high. But then in January I was approached by HBF, to see whether I'd consider being an ambassador for their 2017 Run for a Reason. How could I say no?!

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Running Rotto

23.10.2016

Fresh from completing the Chevron City to Surf half marathon at the end of August, I was looking for my next fitness challenge before my 'runners high' wore off... When I discovered that my favourite little island of Rottnest hosted an annual running event, there was no question – I was doing it! </P> <P>Those of you who read regularly will know I have a complete love-affair with the gorgeous little island just off the coast of Perth. I’ve visited a whopping seven times in just under three years and so I knew I had to do the Rotto half. And so, less than a week after completing the City to Surf half marathon, I had my place on the Rottnest half marathon booked and the 6am ferry from Freo paid for... </P>

Fresh from completing the Chevron City to Surf half marathon at the end of August, I was looking for my next fitness challenge before my 'runners high' wore off... When I discovered that my favourite little island of Rottnest hosted an annual running event, there was no question – I was doing it!

Those of you who read regularly will know I have a complete love-affair with the gorgeous little island just off the coast of Perth. I’ve visited a whopping seven times in just under three years and so I knew I had to do the Rotto half. And so, less than a week after completing the City to Surf half marathon, I had my place on the Rottnest half marathon booked and the 6am ferry from Freo paid for...

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Only Half Crazy

28.08.2016

Today, I ran (jogged) the Perth City to Surf Half Marathon in 2 hours and 54 minutes. I know, I know – not an amazing time, but you wouldn’t believe how proud I am! </P> <P>My decision to run the half marathon was based on realising a dream, proving to myself that I could actually do it and so that I could wear my medal everywhere for the next few weeks. What? I’m totally serious. </P> <P>In all honesty, my initial attitude towards running the half-marathon was pretty blasé. I’m pretty fit and super active, but I’m not exactly a runner. I’m not particularly into running - and to be completely honest, I don't actually even really like running that much. But I do love a challenge! </P> <P>I thought I’d share a few little pointers I learned from my incredibly chillaxed training regime, just incase any of you crazy kids decide to take it upon yourselves to do a half-marathon someday, with as little enthusiasm as me... </P>

Today, I ran (jogged) the Perth City to Surf Half Marathon in 2 hours and 54 minutes. I know, I know – not an amazing time, but you wouldn’t believe how proud I am!

My decision to run the half marathon was based on realising a dream, proving to myself that I could actually do it and so that I could wear my medal everywhere for the next few weeks. What? I’m totally serious.

In all honesty, my initial attitude towards running the half-marathon was pretty blasé. I’m pretty fit and super active, but I’m not exactly a runner. I’m not particularly into running - and to be completely honest, I don't actually even really like running that much. But I do love a challenge!

I thought I’d share a few little pointers I learned from my incredibly chillaxed training regime, just incase any of you crazy kids decide to take it upon yourselves to do a half-marathon someday, with as little enthusiasm as me...

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My little Bit Of Fit

13.07.2016

<p>I'm no stranger to fitness and a little bit of a geek at heart, so it was only a matter of time before I jumped on the Fitness Tracker wagon. Which I did, two years ago actually - logging every last bit of my active Aussie lifestyle via my trusty Fitbit Flex. Simple in design, and definitely durable enough to withstand more than a few knocks and galah pecks, this piece of kit has tracked my basic steps, distance and sleep data on and off for the past couple of years.</p> <p>But alas, my Flex was beginning to look a little sad and defeated… So when a brand spanking new <a href="https://www.fitbit.com/au/alta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fitbit Alta</a> arrived in the post for me to review last month I was *just a little bit* excited to upgrade my wrist candy tracker.</p> <p>I've loved exploring (and tracking) all the different features the Fitbit Alta offers over the past month - and taking a heap of pictures along the way (seriously, I took TOO MANY and they took forever to edit!)... In this review, I also share my favourite fitness essential flatlay featuring the top items I reach for when it comes working out. Enjoy! </p>

I'm no stranger to fitness and a little bit of a geek at heart, so it was only a matter of time before I jumped on the Fitness Tracker wagon. Which I did, two years ago actually - logging every last bit of my active Aussie lifestyle via my trusty Fitbit Flex. Simple in design, and definitely durable enough to withstand more than a few knocks and galah pecks, this piece of kit has tracked my basic steps, distance and sleep data on and off for the past couple of years.

But alas, my Flex was beginning to look a little sad and defeated… So when a brand spanking new Fitbit Alta arrived in the post for me to review last month I was *just a little bit* excited to upgrade my wrist candy tracker.

I've loved exploring (and tracking) all the different features the Fitbit Alta offers over the past month - and taking a heap of pictures along the way (seriously, I took TOO MANY and they took forever to edit!)... In this review, I also share my favourite fitness essential flatlay featuring the top items I reach for when it comes working out. Enjoy! 

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Yoga Retreat? I’m Down, Dog.

12.04.2016

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">You can probably tell from my blog and Instagram that I’m a little obsessed with Yoga and Pilates. Practicing both regularly as part of a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine keeps me in the best shape – and my mind centred and balanced.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">At the end of last year, a few girlfriends and I headed out to Kookaburra Creek in the Perth Hills for a </span><span class="s2">Yoga Day Retreat</span><span class="s1">, ran by three gorgeous yogis; Hayley, Sara and Susie. We enjoyed ourselves so much (hell, I even blogged about it!), we decided to book places on their Summer Yoga Retreat which took place at the</span><span class="s1"> tranquil, green, spacious and serene Cottesloe Civic Centre - w</span><span class="s1">ithout doubt, the perfect venue for a day of chilled relaxation and restoration...</span></p> <p> </p>

You can probably tell from my blog and Instagram that I’m a little obsessed with Yoga and Pilates. Practicing both regularly as part of a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine keeps me in the best shape – and my mind centred and balanced.

At the end of last year, a few girlfriends and I headed out to Kookaburra Creek in the Perth Hills for a Yoga Day Retreat, ran by three gorgeous yogis; Hayley, Sara and Susie. We enjoyed ourselves so much (hell, I even blogged about it!), we decided to book places on their Summer Yoga Retreat which took place at the tranquil, green, spacious and serene Cottesloe Civic Centre - without doubt, the perfect venue for a day of chilled relaxation and restoration...

 

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Yoga In The Dunes

11.02.2016

<p class="p1">Two yoga enthusiasts, a mean 4x4 and 2 kilometres of pure white, crisp sand dunes… </p> <p class="p1">Tucked away just behind the pretty bay town of Lancelin, about an hour and a half drive north of Perth, the Lancelin sand dunes are the largest in Western Australia consisting of nothing but pure white, fine sand. They are approx. two kilometres long, three storeys high and because of the lack of vegetation (none, zilch, zero), they provide the perfect spot for dirt bikes, four wheel driving, sand-boarding... and Yoga.</p> <p class="p1">Yep, you read that right. Yoga.</p>

Two yoga enthusiasts, a mean 4x4 and 2 kilometres of pure white, crisp sand dunes… 

Tucked away just behind the pretty bay town of Lancelin, about an hour and a half drive north of Perth, the Lancelin sand dunes are the largest in Western Australia consisting of nothing but pure white, fine sand. They are approx. two kilometres long, three storeys high and because of the lack of vegetation (none, zilch, zero), they provide the perfect spot for dirt bikes, four wheel driving, sand-boarding... and Yoga.

Yep, you read that right. Yoga.

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Spiritual Gangster

07.11.2015

<p>NAMAST'AY IN BED is about as Yogic as I felt at 7am last Sunday morning.</p> <p>Admittedly this was a result of the Beauvine Festival 'tasting' a group of us had indulged in the night before, but 7am on a Sunday? Yikes. </p> <p>A few months ago, a group of us booked places on a springtime Yoga day retreat up in the Perth Hills, for a day of chilled relaxation and recuperation.</p> <p>We were also totally enthralled at the notion of chanting...</p> <p> </p>

NAMAST'AY IN BED is about as Yogic as I felt at 7am last Sunday morning.

Admittedly this was a result of the Beauvine Festival 'tasting' a group of us had indulged in the night before, but 7am on a Sunday? Yikes. 

A few months ago, a group of us booked places on a springtime Yoga day retreat up in the Perth Hills, for a day of chilled relaxation and recuperation.

We were also totally enthralled at the notion of chanting...

 

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