Last week I started the Gold's Gym 12 week transformation Challenge. It's a challenge that will help you get fit, reach (and exceed) your goals and improve your health. I'm taking part in the employee challenge and on Tuesday I had my weight and measurements taken. It's not that I need to lose weight, I just need to shift my body composition, add a little more muscle and lose a little fat. The challenge is accountability. It's the push I need to change some bad habits. How? By creating some some …
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Cruelty-Free beauty and skin care subscription box
In June 2013 I became 100% cruelty-free with my diet by becoming a Vegan. Eighteen months ago it just became apparent to me that I needed to make the switch to cruelty-free skin care, hair care and beauty too. Why? I realized that if I'm being conscious of what I'm putting IN my body, I need to be equally as conscious of what I'm putting ON my body. Did you know the skin is the body's biggest organ? Yep everything you put on your skin gets absorbed. So really it's better to NOT use damaging …
My First triathlon: The run
This is the third installment of my first triathlon story the run to the finish line, so if you haven't read part one (the swim,) or part two (the bike ride) then go do that now. And don't forget to enter the goggle giveaway! Ok onto part three.... Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links meaning I earn a small commission on sales through the links. This pays for website hosting, race entries and new camera equipment, or crazy ass things like entering triathlon events! The swim …
My First Triathlon: The Bike
This is the second installment of my first triathlon adventure. Part one "the swim" can be found here, along with the giveaway for a pair of Swim Elite Goggles. If you haven't read part one, go do it now... seriously it's the most fun part of this event! Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links meaning I earn a small commision on sales through the links. This pays for website hosting, race entries and new camera equipment! Stumbling onto the shore of Zuma beach after an 850 …
Meatless Monday Review: Gardein Fishless Filet
Comfort foods. We all have them, we all love them. In America it's Mac'n'cheese or burger and fries and when you think of England you think Fish'n'chips right? You can take the girl out of England but you can't take England out of the girl! Growing up chip shop tea is a what of life, and when I was vegetarian living in England I remember having Linda McCartney vegetarian fish fingers that were amazing, and last year I was so happy to find Gardein Fishless Filets. Childhood comfort foods …
RECIPE: Amazing Date Balls = AMAZEBALLS
I made these little protein balls using a blend of about 3 recipes I'd found online. I don't like artificial sweeteners or added salt so I nixed those immediately, and what emerged was a mix of ball recipes that I am calling AMAZEBALLS! As my hubs always says "You can never just follow a recipe can you?". No! Apparently not ;) These little balls were made last week. I knew I'd found a winner immediately when hubs ate them, and liked them! Though he did say they were a little too sweet and too …
Triathlon Training – taming the triathlon transition
Disclosure: It's always my policy to make you aware that this triathlon training post is sponsored by ACTIVX SPORTS. Also links contained in this post may be affiliate links, which means I get a small commision on sales made through those links. It's a great way for you (my workout friends) to support the website and keep me motivated to continue posting. On May 1st 2010 I did my first 5k race. It was a fun run, no chip timing, no medals, no fuss. I was hooked. Fast forward to 2016 and I've …
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Menstrual cup, workout whenever!
If you're a guy you can stop reading now, because today I'm talking about women's stuff. Sorry guys, just close the tab and come back another day. Ok, so just us girls? Ok so this is a topic I've wanted to blog about for a while and as it's Earth Day this week what better time? Let's talk about periods! Or more specifically sanitary protection, because you need something to protect your clothes from Aunt Flo. Like most women I've used many of the methods available. I absolutely HATE pads, …
Vegan Cuts Beauty Box Giveaway!
Each month I get a Vegan Beauty Box from Vegan Cuts filled with vegan, and cruelty free cosmetics and skin care. I've blogged about them before here, and pretty much love their subscription service. In February something really unusual happened and due to a shipping error, on their part, I received TWO boxes. Rather than return it, they suggested I simply give it to a friend... which could be YOU! Yep, I decided that I'd do a blog giveaway. But wait, February box? This is March Di! Well I then …