Clean Eating 101

Sorry for the lack of posts - getting up at 5am 3 times a week is exhausting - but great fun and makes you feel fantastic!

So thought I would give you an update on my meals.

For the first few weeks I was having a protein shake consisting of berries, fat free natural yoghurt, chia seeds, water, coconut oil and vanilla protein powder (a good brand is Sun Warrior - its $$ though but lasts a while).

I have since switched to porridge as I was getting a little bored with the same thing every day. I buy the High Fibre Uncle Toby's sachets of porridge (not flavoured), and use hot water, manuka honey and coconut oil to mix it into a warm breaky. I add berries, yoghurt and chia seeds for a little extra flavour.

For lunch I have been having meat and salad:

This is a chicken sausage roll made with chicken breast, grated zucchini and garlic, wrapped in a rye wrap and put in the oven for 30 mins.
The salad is made with avocado, spinach, tomato, spring onion, chia seeds and olive oil.

This salad is the same as above with tofu which has been cooked in olive oil and garlic, and a, organic Mediterranean veggie burger from IGA.

This salad is the same as above minus the Tofu. Then I have a sausage roll made with Steak instead of Chicken.

It is easy to eat clean if you are organised - doing a big cook on a Sunday and freezing your meals until you need them is a great way to get around planning your clean eating week.

Getting in Shape for Smmer

Over 12 weeks I will be doing the Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge. This challenge involves regular exercise with professional trainers and a clean eating diet.

http://abbbc.com.au/

I have just finished week 1 and have completed 3 boot camp sessions before work which included boxing, weight training and running. We have also done a time trial around the Botanical Gardens in South Yarra and I am going to my own PT sessions (not apart of the challenge) this morning. 

This week I have had 2 rest days of no exercise and 1 day off the diet, I am already feeling more energised and active - its great.

A few things I have found difficult are:

1. Getting out of bed at 5:15am 3 mornings a week to get to training by 5:45

2. Craving sugar around 3pm each arvo because I'm tired, hungry or bored

3. Exercising in the cold (the cold air affects my sport induced asthma).

Ways to deal with these are:

1. You get used to the early mornings quite quickly actually, however going to bed at 9pm and reading/watching TV till 9:30 has helped me not feel too tired when I wake up. I'd be careful with watching TV tough as it stimulates the brain, making it harder to fall asleep. Staying away from caffeine in the afternoons helps too

2. I have strawberries or apple with organic peanut butter to try and push through the sweet cravings - sometimes have a Diet Coke (I am trying to limit these though). I am also making up a superfood drink for a little extra kick in the arvo - it doesn't look very nice, nor does it smell or taste great but if you mix it with a lot of water and some lemon it is drinkable http://www.passionprojects.com.au/product-page/superfood-powder-boxes/triple-green-superfood-powder/ (it does come in other flavours too)

3. I take my preventer about an hour before exercising and make sure I do a proper warm up to get my body used to the cold air.

Over the next few weeks I will be blogging about what we have been doing at training and how I am going.

Here are some great, easy meal ideas:

Pancakes made with almond meal instead of flour and rice milk instead. Add any fruit you wish and some cinnamon for flavour.

Tuna, celery, cucumber, corn, four bean mix (strained and washed), tuna and a pinch of salt.

Same as above with mushrooms, tomato, peas, cottage cheese, basil pesto and chia seeds.

Here are some of my motivational bikini bod pics for motivation...

The Corsairs

Check out The Corsairs!!!

They area bout to launch their EP and have just been featured on Broadsheet 

http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/events/event/corsairs-2012-09-04?fb_action_ids=10151002449746991&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%2210151002449746991%22%3A220317984762267%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151002449746991%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

A little bit about the band...

They are a four piece garage/surf/rock band that united in early 2011. They have performed all over Melbourne at various venues and events (St.Kilda Festival, The Espy, Revolver and Ding Dong loung just to name a few.

Their EP has taken them eight months to finalise, so come on down to their "I'm feeling Social" EP launch this Saturday, and see what its all about.

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/395397270514094/

Check out their Balcony TV interview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omwREy4f5MA&feature=fvst

Want more... go to http://soundcloud.com/the_corsairs

Michael Kors Watches... Obsessed!

A few treasures I have my eyes on... I'll let you know which one makes the cut!

Michael Kors Mid Size Black Ceramic and Silver Color Stainless Steel Runway Chronograph Glitz Watch

http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Mid-Size-Black-Ceramic-and-Silver-Color-Stainless-Steel-Runway-Chronograph-Glitz-Watch-VIEW-ALL-WATCHES/prod18240010_cat7502_cat35701_/?index=3&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat7502&isEditorial=false

Michael Kors Silver Color Stainless Steel Camille Chronograph Watch

http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Silver-Color-Stainless-Steel-Camille-Chronograph-Watch-SILVER/prod18340002_cat31901_cat35701_/?index=1&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat31901&isEditorial=false

Michael Kors Silver Oversized Runway Watch

http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Silver-Oversized-Runway-Watch-SILVER/prod3670024_cat31901_cat35701_/?index=8&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat31901&isEditorial=false

Michael Kors Oversized Rose Golden Stainless Steel Runway Three-Hand Glitz Watch

http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Oversized-Rose-Golden-Stainless-Steel-Runway-Three-Hand-Glitz-Watch-ROSE-GOLDEN/prod18210010_cat35801_cat35701_/?index=2&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat35801&isEditorial=false

Marble Nail Art

Hello all you nail art lovers,

Hope you are just as excited as I am bout this amazing new discovery!

I came across this amazing technique while on Pintrest, it is fun and easy, however, make sure you have some time as it took me an hour and a half to do!

Here are the steps:

1. Paint your nails white, using a clear base coat to protect your nail

2. Get a bowl of room temperature water, 3 of your favourite coloured polishes, some cotton buds, nail polish remover and some tooth picks.

(Optional: using sticky tape, tape the skin around your nails to make the clean up process easier - I didn't bother doing this)

3. One by one, drip one drop from each colour into the water, do this twice or three times depending on the look you are after

4. Using a tooth pick, create a design in the water

5. Dip nail into the water onto the design

6. Blow on the water to dry the polish surrounding your finger, then use a tooth pick to collect the excess (it will come up off the water quite easily - like the skin on milk after its been heated)

7. After about 15 seconds, remove your finger from the water and clean up around the nail using a cotton bud and nail polish remover (which is surprisingly easy as the polish has been diluted in the water)

8. Repeat these steps for all nails

9. Once dry, paint a clear top coat over the design.

AMAZING!

For a video tutorial, please go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9A_9FH7e-A

This Months Fashion Faves

Zip It Jacket available at http://www.promiseshj.com.au/
Sportsgirl T-shirt - 2010
Camila and Marc Leggings (Green With Envy) - 2009

Silver Gelato Jeans available at http://www.promiseshj.com.au/
Willow Jacket - 2012 Pop Up Sale - GPO (Melbourne)
Singlets - H&M London

Willow Jacket - 2012 Pop Up Sale - GPO (Melbourne)
Singlets - H&M London
Topshop Leggings - London

Necklace from Greece (no brand)

SABA Leather Jacket - 2009
Nicholas Long Sleeved Top - Green With Envy
Tony Bianco Boots 

Blue Saphire Necklace - 2012 http://www.promiseshj.com.au/

Thomas Wylde Bag - http://thomaswylde.com/

MAY Appleton Dress - http://www.promiseshj.com.au/

House of Harlow Ring - http://www.houseofharlow1960.com/
Marble Nail Art - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9A_9FH7e-A

Juicy Couture Bracelet - http://www.juicycouture.com/
MAC Lipstick SNOB - http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/

Costume Make Up

So I have a slight obsession with make up, I thought I would kick of telling you about my little obsession by doing a little blog post on costume make up.

Rock Star Party - MAC Prep + Prime Eye in Light on eyelid before shadow is applied. MAC eyeshadow in Freshwater (blue) over entire lid, NARS eyeshadow in Night Breed over entire lid, MAC eyeshadow in Freshwater on upper lid so it is slightly visible. MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Black, Bobbie Brown Extreme Party Mascara and NARS Shimmer Stick in Copacabanna to blend and highlight on brow bone.

Horror Theme Part - On my left eye I used MAC Liquid Eyeliner in Black for the entire star, and L'Oreal Eye Lash Primer on my lashes (3 coats). On my right eye I used MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Black on the lid, then applied MAC False Strip Lashes just under eye and used MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Black to give a thick line that extended. Then used Sephora Eye Liner in 8120D Crystal to fill the space between the lashes and my actual lash line. Mac Liquid Eye Liner in Black for the tear drop. Bobbie Brown Extreme Party Mascara.

Columbian Themed Party - MAC Heat Element eyeshadow (Gold on the lid, copper on the upper and lower lash line). NATIO White Pencil Eye Liner on the inner bottom lash line. Bobbie Brown Extreme Party Mascara. MAC Lip Stain in Ruby Woo A10 Matte.

Having fun with your make up is key... it's the best part of getting ready!