FITNESS | 5 Ways to Become a Morning Person

I've got to admit, I'm a self-proclaimed morning person. Just ask my boyfriend, I'm always dragging him out of bed 95% of the time because I just cant stand to lay there and do nothing - I want to get up and moving. The tips in this post will help you get there too! Whether it's to get up earlier to work out, to get to work or if you just want to get up and get your day started.

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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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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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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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Travel Series: On-The-Go Fitness

Summer is finally here and I couldn't be more excited! It's no secret that summer sees a huge increase in the amount of vacations being taken worldwide!

This Summer I'm going to combine my love of travel with my love of health and fitness to present you with a Summer Travel Series!

Today I'm sharing my favourite toning moves and cardio workouts to fit in whilst you're on vacation!

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Bikini Series!!!

You only have to whisper the word 'bikini' for me to get excited. Throw 'Bikini' and 'Series' together and you've got me jumping up and down!

The Bikini Series is an annual challenge thrown together by the lovely ladies at Tone It Up and it is the most FABULOUS time of year for anyone who want to work on improving themselves for summer!

Here are a few things you should know;

• To sign up to the challenge is 100% free - you will never have to pay a dime to access any of the incredible opportunities on offer
• You will be supported by thousands upon thousands of women who all share the same goal as you
• The motivation and excitement you feel will be more than anything you have ever experienced
• If you give it your all, you will look and more importantly FEEL unstoppable this Summer. (Think 'This Girl is on Fire' by Alicia Keys unstoppable)

The Bikini Series is an 8 week challenge. The Tone It Up girls will set you a workout to do, each and every single day! All they ask is that you give it your 100% best. There are challenges, giveaways and more and I promise you that you will never look back!

Just for signing up, you get sent a starter pack with 5 recipes, a killer cardio workout and tonnes of tips and tricks to get you started!

This is my third annual Bikini Series and the biggest change I see in myself is my growth in confidence! So you might not be ready to tie up that two piece come June, but I promise you that you will feel so much better about it in 8 weeks time than you do today.

If you want to find out more about the Bikini Series (remember it's free! What have you got to lose?), or if you want to sign up, click on this link!

I've also created a playlist on my YouTube account for all things Bikini Series related! I've uploaded two videos already so if you're feeling like you need more info - check those out too!

All my love and warm summer wishes,

Georgie xxx

Workouts You Love To Hate

Hey guys! It's officially day three of the Drop 10 Challenge with Tone It Up and Self Magazine and I have to say I am loving it! I've followed all of the set workouts thus far and kept my meals Lean, Clean and Green and according to the Tone It Up Diet Plan! Dare I say it that I'm looking forward to weigh-in day on Wednesday! Eek!

One of the Self Drop 10 Promos

The title of this blog post is actually because of the challenge! You'll know that I completed a half marathon recently and I've got to be honest, during the training I really fell out of love with running. I don't know if it was to do with the pressure attached but I really just did not want to run at all.

You'll know if you're following the challenge that a lot of the workouts are HIIT based (High Intensity Interval Training) and a lot of them are running HIIT's. I was a little apprehensive to begin with because, as the name suggests, I was going to be exerting a lot of pressure on my already fractured foot. I knew I had the all clear from the Doctor but I still need to be cautious!

I also hadn't run for four weeks (as per Doctor's orders) and given my new found feelings towards running, I wasn't necessarily looking forward to the HIIT workouts.

However, now that I'm three days into it, I've had three amazing empowering workouts, two successful HIIT runs and it is more than fair to say that I'm enjoying running again! It's not easy - but it's not supposed to be; as the girls of TIU say; "Change is Uncomfortable" and as long as I keep repeating that to myself during the intense parts of the run I'm fine! You will get through it!

Today's Workout (1 hour treadmill work and 15 minutes run to class hehe!)

I guess that the moral of the blog post is, don't be scared and absolutely do not go into a workout with a negative mental attitude. Positive thoughts only! What I've been able to achieve in the past three days has surpassed all expectations and as much as I'm learning to run again, I'm also learning to retrain my mind. 

I know that I can do it, I know that it's possible and I know that it is for you too!

Good luck with the challenge next week!

All my love,

Georgie

Dealing With Injury

Hey guys! Sorry that its been so long since I've posted! I've been crazy busy this week - I've basically worked full time in the store as well as (somehow!) attending class so I've been a little out of the loop to say the least!

I bought myself an iPad mini this week so hopefully the blog posts shall become more regular again because when I am at work (which is becoming increasingly more the case haha!) I'll be able to write up a post!

Today's blog is about injury. You may remember that in the last weekend of after, I ran a half marathon with my Dad. The outcome (apart from me feeling amazing of course!!) was that my Nike Free's didn't offer me the support I needed so I came away with tissue damage and a stress fracture! It sounds a lot worse than it is but for the last two weeks I have been in a lot of pain!

I visited the emergency room and the Doctor put me on a running/anything that puts too much pressure on my feet ban (aka my exercise class of choice; Zumba)! At first I was disheartened. Part if me was still on my finishers high but I learnt some ways to adapt!

Firstly, I have been walking a relatively large distance (weather permitting!) with my dog each morning! It's usually at least a mile! So whilst I haven't been able to get a morning run in, I've just made some modifications!

Secondly, I have upped my Yoga! Normally, I do a few yoga routines just before I fall into bed on a Sunday night. It's always been a really nice way to finish of the week for me! Now I'm doing Yoga at least twice in the week as well- just to keep everything stretched and loose! I don't want to risk further injury haha! Some of my favourites have been the Tara Stiles YouTube videos and the Tone It Up routine from their Beach Babe DVD

Thirdly; I have been hitting the stationary bike at the gym like there's no tomorrow! I've actually been pleasantly surprised: I'd kind of written it off before but now when I'm back to full strength I will definitely incorporate it into my normal routine! The difference I've noticed in my calves is amazing! Last week I challenged myself and cycled 100k! I haven't tried a spin class just because I am a little anxious about how much pressure that would put on my foot, particularly when you're climbing but I plan on asking the people at the gym!

Lastly, I have been keeping up with the daily Tone It Up daily strength training routines but completing them with modifications! For example, I can't plank, but I can crunch. I can't do too ,any lunges or squats but I can do some. Plyometrics are a definite no for now but I'm getting cardio in in other ways!

I'm not going to bore you with the details for too long but I guess the moral of the story is, don't let injury demoralise you! Whatever it might be!I t would have been easy for me to give up for six weeks whilst I allowed myself to heal but I was determined to keep going. Listen to your doctors, see what they would recommend and work around it!

What are some of your injury tips?

xoxo Georgie 

Maintaining the Balance! Fit for Christmas Challenge

I feel like I must have written a million posts on this by now but for some reason I am still struggling! If you follow my blog, you'll know I've started university recently, I have a job that I'm working about 19 hours a week at and I'm trying to lose weight too as well as trying to find time to see my boyfriend (his schedule is almost as busy as mine!). I do 7 day weeks and I try my hardest not to complain but sometimes you just need to right! I am a positive person and I am coping but sometimes I'd just like a day of doing nothing!

I remind myself constantly that I have literally worked my ass off to get on to this course and I will need to continue to work my ass off to stay here and do well. This course is a dream for me and I'm not about to give up or give it anything but my all. 

I work because I like to earn a living. I pride myself on not having taken out a student loan (yet!) and whilst I do not object to people who choose not to work whilst studying, that was never an option for me. I enjoy my job, I love who I work with and I love the reward when payday comes along!

Testing the TIU App hehe

I'm trying to lose weight. My Tone It Up journey began almost two years ago and I hate the fact that over this summer, when work and a new environment (Uni) got in the way, I lost all motivation and have gained most of the weight I lost. I absolutely have nobody to blame but myself. All that's to it is to do it as the old saying goes but I just don't seem to do it! This morning, for example, I woke up with all the motivation to get in a booty call but when it came to it I got up, got dressed and went downstairs to watch the Glee project! What has happened to me!! 

I have all the want in the world to lose the weight and get back to where I was in August and further. I am more than capable of doing it because I've done it before!! This post is almost a rant at myself because I'm so frustrated at myself! 

My progress this summer - determined to get back there!

As of right now, given that it is exactly two months until Christmas day, my goal is to lose 15 lbs by Christmas day. I will do it. I am so freaking determined but I need your help!
I know I'm capable of doing it but I've just gotten lazy! 

I need to do the following
- Commit to daily workouts at least 5 days a week (my Half Marathon training will help with this)
- Pack my meals and bring them to Uni 
- Stick to the TIU plan
- Make the time in the day to do everything I need to (Uni, work etc) even if it means getting up earlier
- Monitor my progress and check in with EXACTLY where I am weekly!

I'm calling this the Fit for Christmas challenge! It is more for myself but I'm happy to turn it into a little competition if you like! Comment below with ideas and suggestions :)


Join me in getting #FitForChristmas! I'm determined and am planning my workouts already! I know we can do it! 

Love and Hugs.
Georgie x