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

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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