NUTRITION | Daily Diet Rundown: Clean Eating

This post is intended to help inspire you if you're looking to start to clean up your diet, or looking for new ideas. I have been a clean eating advocate for many years now and I by far feel the best in myself when I stick to a diet similar to the one I will list below. 

I have been a member of the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan for almost 4 years and their emphasis is on lean, clean and green. This means lean proteins, clean in terms of avoiding processed foods and green speaks for itself - lots of veggies!! I try and stick to this philosophy as much as possible.
As you will see below, I eat 5 smaller meals a day, rather than three bigger ones. Eating with smaller intervals keeps your metabolism burning and therefore burning more calories, as well as ensuring I'm less likely to snack on unhealthy foods during the day as I'm eating more frequently. 

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FITNESS | My Week In Workouts

I thought it would be a good idea to share my week in workouts with you! Whilst I do switch it up often, it can easily be averaged out. I'm a member of the gym and I often work out at home too. I aim for a minimum of 4 gym sessions a week of an hour and a half or more. I'm currently trying to lose weight so this plan, along with clean eating so bear that in mind as you read!

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BEAUTY | Tone It Up Bronzed Cat Eye for Less

Yesterday, Tone It Up released an incredible bronzed cat-eye make up tutorial and as I watched it, I couldn't help but think I could easily recreate the look with drug-store/cheaper products I have at home. As I mention in my video tutorial, I have a pretty even split of high-end/cheaper make up, but if you did want to create a Beach Babe staple look for less, read on!

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FITNESS | Tone It Up Beach Babe 3 DVD Review

Recently, the wonderful team over at Tone It Up released the 3rd instalment of the Beach Babe Fitness series: Beach Babe 3!  It's been two years since the 2nd DVD was released so I have been anxiously awaiting the 3rd. Filmed in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, this DVD has everything you would want from a fitness DVD. See below for my full review!

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MY LIFE | What's On My iPhone, April 2015

If you ask my mum, she will argue that my iPhone is glued to my hand every minute of the day (watch out for her face as payback in all of my screenshots hehe). Whilst I profusely disagree, I know I would be lost without it. This post details all of the apps I use regularly, as well as why I find them useful and why they've stood the test of time! I would say 95% of the apps on my phone are free too! The apps I have paid for will be indicated.

I'm a bit OCD so all of my apps are sorted in to folders, I like being able to see as much space as possible, as well as keeping things organised. I know my boyfriend's sister finds this really weird - but to each their own! (Hi Sue!)

For more details - keep reading!

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FITNESS | 25 Reasons I Love Being a Tone It Up Girl

I first found the Tone It Up movement 5 years ago, just before they launched their first annual Bikini Series. From the word 'go', I was hooked. Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn have created something magical. Tone It Up is a fitness and healthy lifestyle plan that, if you know me or have been following the blog for a while, you would have heard me mention at least 50 times! Tone It Up has changed my life in so many ways, but I always say it's not about what I've lost (about 25-30lbs if you were wondering!) but what I've gained! Below are just some of the reasons that I love being a Tone It Up Girl

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FITNESS | Bikini Series 2015 Kick Off

It's here!! It's my all time favourite time of year - the Tone It Up Bikini Series! If you've been following the blog for a while, you know I love Tone It Up and everything they do - the Bikini Series is no exception! For 8 weeks of workouts, health and lifestyle tips - sign up for the series today! 

For more information, tips and tricks and for my own personal goals, see the video below! 

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MY LIFE | Spring Obsessions 2015

I know, it's been Spring weather in Arizona since December, but with the official turn of the season I can't help but feel excited for what's to come. Below, I've listed a few of the things I KNOW I'm going to be obsessed with for the entire season, if not longer!

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FITNESS | 5 Great Workouts For When You're In a Rush

Photo credit to my lovely friend Amberlea (Instagram | Blog)

We've all had those moments where you've hit the snooze button a few too many times or, if you're like me, you get to the evening and you really just have the urge to work out. The 5 workouts below are perfect for when time is tight, but you really just want to work out! 

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FITNESS | Fitness vs. Technology

In a world that is becoming more and more reliant on technology and health-concsious, it is not surprising that these two worlds have merged and there are an abundance of technological fitness products. It's turning in to a bit of a mine-field! However I do believe sometimes these products can be more of a hinderance than a help - which is totally not the point of technology! 

Below, you'll find information about the products I used or have used in the past to help me on my fitness journey, plus some great information about how these two fields are fusing to benefit people! 

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