Happy HUNK Day!

Mmmm ok, I did a lot of research for this one. It's tough but someone's gotta do it! My eyes need a rest from all the looking :P 

Please meet David Gandry. Model for Dolce & Gabana & who cares what else lol

Think he's one of my new favourites! 

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Hunk day doesn't have to mean almost nekkid! Isn't it refreshing to see someone with their clothes on? No? Ok well here's another one :P

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For the record, I do not care whatever that is on his head. In fact I barely even noticed it for the first few minutes of staring haha 

Yeahhhhhhh. Happy Hump Day! 

Stay Fabulous xx

Obsessed

Just quickly... I am OBSESSED with Pinterest at the moment!!! Eeekkkkk!!

I am also obsessed with this Fossil watch

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Might have to buy it for myself as a 'congratulations on competing' gift to myself :P

Happy Monday! xx

Another epic re-feed meal

I was allowed another re-feed meal last night. It was the FULL FAT natural yoghurt, fruit & honey combo again, same as last week. 

After having such a restricted diet, I had almost forgotten how much I loooooove fruit!! 

This totally made my week! 

After my wheat re-feeds, I was experiencing stomach pains, bloating and general uncomfortableness. But after my fruit & yoghurt deliciousness, I felt full, but didn't experience any other yucky side effects, which is nice!! 

Back into clean eating again now! I have a training session and a posing session with my coach tomorrow, I am nervous & excited!! Hopefully I make it through!

Is your diet on track? Let me know :) 

Stay Fabulous! xx

HIIT Cardio - It's a love hate relationship

One of the things my trainer has incorporated into my training is HIIT Cardio (High Intensity Interval Training) 

I'm not gonna lie - it would probably be my most despised activity of the week... BUT it does produce the best trade-off in terms of time spent working out versus results!! 

HIIT involves short bursts of intense anaerobic activity, followed by a rest/recovery period. 

Most HIIT sessions last for between 9-20 minutes - given the high intensity, the sessions can't last for too long, which makes it a quick workout choice to fit into your program. 

Wikipedia tells me that the benefits of HIIT are improved athletic capacity & condition, improved glucose metabolism and improved fat burning. Another benefit of HIIT is that it can be done inside or outside, on a treadmill, elliptical, rower, bicycle etc (which is great news for people with running injuries!) Unlike steady state cardio (ie walking for an hour) your body continues to burn fat after your HIIT session, which is yet another bonus! 

Here is a typical shot of what I look like after my HIIT sessions - not pretty but getting rid of the fat is priority number uno! Mmmm sweaty :P 

Anyway, if you give it a go, let me know how you find it! 

Stay fabulous xx

Happy Hump Day

Today I present to you "Alex Pettyfer"

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Happy Hump Day Internet 

Stay fabulous xx

Happy Hunk Day

Happy Hump Day internet!! 

Here is some delish eye candy to help see you through to the end of the week!! 

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Hellooooooo Captain America!! <3

Stay Fabulous xx

Motivation Monday

Hi internet :) 

Just a little Monday Motivation 

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So let's get sweaty!! 

I had my weekly weigh-in this morning. Down another 800g. Can't believe my body is responding so well to this training & clean eating!! Just a massive credit to my amazingly incredible Coach!!! :D And for the record, let's be honest, I'm not just sitting on my butt - I am working haaaard! :P

Might post some pics later. Might not.. 

Stay fabulous! xx

Another week, another re-feed :D

Coach has been happy with my progress so far, so I was allowed another re-feed meal this week! (Check out last week's here)

This time it was a pasta dish - and lthough it was the wholemeal variety, it was DELICIOUSSSSS :)  

This bowl of awesome was full of pasta (duh!) chicken, brocoli, avocado, tomato chunks, tomato puree, onion, garlic, fresh basil & herbs NOM! 

The only downside of the meal was that it was only allowed to be consumed after my low-reps heavy-weights leg session - I can already feel the soreness in my legs so this afternoon is gonna be a fun time as the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) sets in :P

Whatever happens, it was sooo worth it! :)

Oh, for those of you counting (me) there is only 37 days til the comp!!! And THAT means only 35 days til I see my favourite sister Miss Andie <3

Stay Fabulous xx

Happy Hunk... I Mean Hump Day :)

I haven't even seen Magic Mike yet and I am swooning over this guy!!! 

Get me to the movies STAT! :P

Stay Fabulous xx

Progress so far

Just thought I'd throw up a comparison of my body - before starting my clean eating journey, and now (just over 6 weeks til comp!) 

Just gotta keep training & eating clean and IT WILL HAPPEN!!! :D

Also, weighed in yesterday, with a 600g loss this week. Coach was happy so I was happy! Got a new weights program (its a doozey!) and have varied cardio slightly for the week, so looking forward to some big results this week!!! 40 days to go! 

Aaaand I get a re-feed meal this week as well! Pasta here I come!! Promise to post pics 

Stay Fabulous xx

Henrietta

Meet Henrietta - the newest addition to my kitchen

Henrietta has changed my life. No longer must I conform to cooking boiled eggs on the stove-top. I am now free to make perfect soft boiled, or hard boiled eggs in the microwave! 

See Exhibit A: 

When you are eating 1 of these babies every day, being able to cook 3 at a time & therefore aiding my food preparations (as they say "failing to plan is preparing to fail"), at the press of a button, puts a smile on my face. 

Happy Monday!! 

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New goodies

I placed my order from iHerb around a week or so ago, and have been awaiting its arrival in the post with baited breath!! 

Well it finally arrived today!!!! :D 

I got Chocolate, Vanilla & Hazelnut liquid stevia drops, organic strawberry tea, organic mango green tea, chromuim tablets (these will help with sugar cravings) and multivitamins. 

The stevia drops are fantastic - they are a natural sweetener, with no calories!!! You can put them in tea, coffee, protein shakes, baking, water, anything really!! There were heaps more flavours on the site too! 

Just sipping on the mango green tea now & loving it!!! :)

Shipping over to Aus was only $6, so hop over to the website & get your orders in!! 

Re-Feed Meal

My Coach allowed me a re-feed meal earlier this week (gosh was it only this week, feels like a decade ago lol)

Re-feed meals are important for guys & gals like me on strict body-building diets as they help regulate the amount of Leptin in our bodies. Without getting too scientific, leptin plays a significant role in regulating both hunger, food intake and energy expenditure. As leptin levels fall, the greater your cravings become for all those wonderful foods that you used to eat when you weren't dieting.There are some other benefits, but for the basis of this post, that will suffice :)  

SO I was allowed to have a lean beef pattie, 2 slices of wholemeal bread, 1 Tsp tomato sauce & as much different salads as I could fit on my plate!!! 

Here it is in all it's glory:

Let me tell you I was like a kid in a candy store lol. I ate the whole can of beetroot & omg it was gooodddddd! 

Absolutely delicious!!!  Despite it being a relatively clean meal, I did feel some tummy pains afterwards, which surprised me. 

The meal definitely helped pick up my spirits, and has motivated me even more!!! 

Hump Day Change

I think I might change Hump Day pics to something more along the lines of this: 

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What do you think??? :D

It's Hump Dayyyyy

And in the spirit of Happy Hump Day, being a Wednesday and all - may I present to you: 

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I'm Baaaaack :)

Hi internet, sorry for the little vacation I seem to have had!! 

I have been a busy little bee since I last blogged though - most of my time is taken up with... Preparation for my first Fitness Model competition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkk! 

Almost at the end of my 12 week challenge, I decided to set myself another goal - to compete. So here I am, 5 weeks into prep and I'm doing great! I had a lapse a few weeks ago, wasn't seeing any results & just wanted to give up. But my super amazing Coach has been super amazing, and I have come out all guns blazing!! :) 

One not-so-positive thing that I can comment on right now is that I have turned into a bit of a grumpy, cranky, snappy bitch :( Husband is a bit like um WTF - what have you done with my wife lol

So I thought maybe I should bake him this cake?

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It seems quite fitting! 

anyhoo, I will try to be a bit more regular here, and tomorrow will post the pic of the delish re-feed meal I had last night omgggg! :P

Stay fabulous x

Dedication

Morning internet, 

Brrrrrr it was a cold one today!!! 

As I was heading to the gym for my morning cardio sesh, I felt as though the air temperature was a little brisk. So what did I do? I (stupidly) thought I'd check Weatherzone to see just how chilly it was this morning... I kind of wish I didn't!! 

I am glad that I didn't do this before getting out of bed, as it was hard enough without knowing that it was minus 4 freakin degrees outside!!!!! And look at the 'feels like' temp: -6.6... Where am I - Antarctica??? 

Now that's dedication :D

Stay Fabulous xx

Happy Hump Day!

Happy Hump Day Internet :)

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Say it out loud :P 

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Movie Review :: Iron Sky

Hi kids, I went to see Iron Sky a few days ago. If you are thinking of going to see it - Do Not Bother. It is possibly the Worst Movie Everrrrrrrr

The funny bits in the trailer are literally the only funny bits in the whole movie. I can't believe I paid $13 to waste almost 2 hours of my life. 

Bleh!! 

Snackity Snack

Confession: I just love my snacks!!! Here's today's mid-morning snackerdoodle:

 Yummmmm! 

What is your favourite snack, internet? 

Friday Motivation

The weekend is fast approaching, but don't let naughty weekend habits undo all of your hard work during the week!! 

Remember: 

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That is all :)

Stay Fabulous xx

Update :: 12 Week Challenge

Hi Internet, sorry I have been a bit sporadic in my posting!! 

You remember 4 weeks ago that I promised to give my all in the 12 Week Challenge - well it is officially 1/3 way through, and I have left behind 2.6kg and 21cm!!!! Super duper stoked with my results so far! 

Evidence Exhibit A: 

And it's not only the scales & the measurements that are putting a smile on my face, [cue Coldplay] I actually feel better, from the inside out! I said to my trainer, I just feel like a brand new person, that I was trapped inside a stranger's body, and now I have broken free & feel back to my fit, bubbly, vibrant, outgoing & motivated self :D

Here's a sample of the delish food I have been eating - I have been experimenting with ways to cook my chicken, this is some that I baked in the oven with great success: 

And if you need more motivation, check out this super fit chick, who had a massively amazing transformation! Kelsey speaks of her journey on Bodybuilding.com with detailed diet & training advice. 

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Hope you all have a super fabulous day! xx

Happy Hump Day (even if it is late!!)

When I see this image, it makes me think of my sister Miss Andie, without fail :P

I am 4 1/2 years older than Andie, and given my size advantage over her while growing up, I don't doubt there were moments like this tehehehe

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Will be back later today with an update on my super awesome lifestyle change

Til then, Stay Fab x

Happy Birthday to Me ... Almost

Yes internet, we are well & truly into my birthday month!!! Instead of feeling bad that I am getting even older, I am excited for what this year will bring :)

So in light of my positive attitude, I thought I'd throw together a few things on my wishlist

Lorna Jane Athleisure Bag 

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Jimmy Choo by Jimmy Choo

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Pandora Bracelet

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Running Bare Bond Girl Full Length Tights

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Dririder Apex Ladies Gloves 

(for rides on the back of husband's motorcycle)

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Anything endota related :)

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and just for fun - a pair of pink sparkly heels

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A girl can dream can't she!? 

Stay Fabulous xx

Logies 2012 - Best Dressed

I know I kind of missed the boat earlier in the week, but I did just want to quickly post a few pics of my faves from the Logies on Sunday night! 

Katie Ritchie

I love the design, the colour & everything about this gown (by designer Steven Khalil) 

Katie's makeup and hair was amazing (I noticed her makeup artist, Lilly Miljkovic used a lot of NARS products - check it out here) and I think she looked just gorgeous! 

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Jennifer Hawkins

Oh my gosh, I am gaga for this colour!!! If I am shopping, be it top, shorts, jewellery - you name it - if it is this beautiful aqua colour, then I want it!!! The cut of the gown isn't my favourite, but myohmy, that colour!! 

Loved the pairing with coral shoes - fabulous!! 

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Stay Fabulous! xx

Week 1 :: Completed!

I successfully completed Week 1 of my 12 week program [cheers] Hooray for me! 

Surprisingly, I found that I didn't struggle as much as I thought I would with the new diet & training regime, but it did help that I was verrrry prepared. As in, here is what my kitchen looks like every 3 or so days: 

These consist of poached chicken, sweet potato, broccoli & carrot - Don't screw your face up at the poached chicken - I urge you to try it, it's actually really yummy, especially cooked with some mixed herbs! 

It's definitely a good idea to make all your lunches & dinners for the following few days if you can. After a long day at work, then a gym sesh, I can just come home & heat up my dinner & get it in my belly!! :) And that makes me and my belly happy! 

Soooooo after a week's training & eating clean, I managed to lose 1.0kg and over 10cm from my body [can I get a hell yeah!!!] I am super excited by my first week's result, but need to remember that the weight lost will be partially due to getting rid of excess fluid that has been unwelcome-ly sitting in my body! 

So we are straight into Week 2 Full Steam Ahead! I did an RPM class this morning and heading back to the gym for a weights sesh tonight! I have bought a new pair of workout shoes, which I will post a pic of later in the week - they are super awesome! 

In other news, my amazing husband and I shared our 2 year wedding anniversary yesterday, and today marks our 11th year together - It's been an awesome 11 years and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us! 

This is how I feel about our marriage <3

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Aaaaand finally, here's a pair of Lorna Jane pants that were launched yesterday that I am in love with! Need to get a pair of these babies STAT! 

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Stay Fabulous! xx

Happy Hump Day!

Morninggggg :) Happy Hump Day to you internet!! 

Here's today's funny (Note: I do not condone violence but this makes me giggle)

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Stay Fabulous xx

Poached Chicken - The Verdict!!

I was a poached chicken virgin until about 10 minutes ago! Apparently I was enjoying it so much that forgot to take a pic before I started devouring my meal :P

Happy Hump Day

I think I will start a tradition of posting funnies each Wednesday (Hump Day) as celebration that we have made it half way through the week, and there's only 2 more days til the weekend Yipeeeeee! 

So without further ado...

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I could not stop giggling when I saw this on Pinterest last night :) 

Stay Fabulous! x

Winter Wonderland... In April??

I may have stolen that fabulous post title & idea from Starts With Cupcakes but as the person residing nearest to any snow resort, I am claiming it :P

So. Apparently it was a balmy 1 degree here in Canberry this morning. And apparently it freakin' snowed in Thredbo & Perisher on the weekend!!! Ummm it's only April!! WTF!! 

As if getting up to go to the gym wasn't hard enough with the early morning starts, it's now going to be a smidgen harder with those lovely one-digit temperature starts :P  Although I must say I do love a bit of winter fashion - complete with coats, gloves, boots, stockings, ear-muffs, scarves & hats! 

 

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Carmen Kass is rockin this outfit! Love it! 

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How cute is this set??!! Um yes please!!! 

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I love me some pompoms!! 

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Here's a peek of how the mountains closest to us are looking after the snowfall over Easter: 

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Fingers crossed we will have a stomper of a snow season this year!!! :)  I'm officially excited!! Hopefully Miss Andie will come for a frolick in the snow this year! 

Stay Fabulous x