Fit and Fabulous b4 Fifty

2 weeks back at the gym and I’m celebrating! 💪🏼🥳

My poor body has gone from “Oh, we’re resting?” to “NOPE… apparently we’re doing this again!” 😂

So tonight I decided to say thank you to my body for surviving me throwing it straight back into the swing of things with a glorious 60-minute massage 💆🏼‍♀️🙌🏼

And you know what? Gone are the days when rewarding myself automatically meant FOOD. 🍫🍰

These days my treats look a little different a massage, some self-care, new gym gear, a walk somewhere beautiful or simply giving my body the recovery it deserves.

I’m not saying I’ll never reward myself with cake again… because let’s not get ridiculous 😂 But I LOVE that my mindset around “treating myself” is changing.

2 weeks down and this body of mine is still showing up for me. So tonight, I showed up for her. ❤️

🥑 LATEST LUNCH OBSESSION 🥑

Simple, quick and SO good!

🥑 ½ avocado
🐟 Tuna
🥣 Cottage cheese
🌿 Seaweed

Creamy, salty, filling and packed with protein and healthy fats. Best part? It takes about 2 minutes to throw together 🙌

Proof that lunch doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious!

What does your heart crave right now? ❤️

I’d genuinely love to know, pop yours in the comments below 👇 It can be one word, one sentence, or the whole story.

For me, honestly… it’s not anything complicated.

A life that feels safe.
A love I never have to question.
Someone whose actions match their words.
Peace that doesn’t need to be chased, forced or begged for.

As I get closer to 50, I’m realising more and more that peace is priceless. I want calm. Consistency. Effort. Laughter. Love that feels like home.

And most importantly, I want to keep creating a life where I feel happy, healthy, strong and at peace with who I am. ❤️

So tell me… what does YOUR heart crave right now? 👇❤️

📸 was taken in Mudgee watching the sunrise, which is one of my bucket list items for my must do b4 50

How’s your Monday going? Because mine can honestly get in the bin. 🤯😭

It started with SO many positive vibes and good intentions… and then Sydney transport basically said, “Not today.” 😂

First, 30 minutes crammed onto an overcrowded Metro, absolutely overheating. Then work was HAIR-PULLING 🤯.

I raced to the station after work, determined to still make the gym because I’d moved everything around so I could get there tonight.

Metro to Chatswood… only to discover almost every train was cancelled, changed or apparently doing whatever it felt like. 🙄

Then 20 minutes standing on an overcrowded platform, finally get onto a train… only for it to announce HALFWAY THERE that it’s no longer stopping at my destination. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 🤬

Gym missed. Plans ruined. Patience officially gone.

And now, to top it all off, I’m sitting here in tears. 😭

Not because of one huge thing, but because today has just been one thing after another after another, and I’m DONE.

Sometimes you can start the day with all the positive vibes in the world and still end it completely overwhelmed.

So tonight I’m allowing myself to be pi**ed off, have my cry, get home, put my PJs on and call it a day.

Because not every day needs a positive spin.

Some days are just s**t. Today was one of them. 😭❤️

Tomorrow we try again. xx

Pre-gym snack sorted 💪🏼🍫🥥

Today’s little pre-workout fuel Kissed Earth Choc Coconut Collagen Protein Bar.

✔️ 6000mg collagen
✔️ Protein
✔️ Good source of fibre
✔️ No added sugar
✔️ Gluten free
✔️ Nothing artificial

Easy to throw in my bag, perfect when I need something before hitting the gym, and choc coconut definitely makes it feel like a treat too! 😋

Quick. Convenient. Tasty. Now time to train! 💪🏼

Sooo… I didn’t have the zucchinis I thought I did 😂 so tonight’s zucchini slice became a bit of a “use what you’ve got” slice!

🥒 1 lonely zucchini
🌽 Corn
🥕 Carrot
🍄 Mushrooms
🥦 Broccoli

And you know what? It turned out pretty damn good!

I’m cooking just for myself again 🥹, so I’m getting back into making simple, balanced dinners that are easy, nutritious and give me leftovers for another meal.

Tonight’s dinner is my version of this week’s zucchini slice, leftover no-mayo coleslaw and potatoes. Nothing fancy just wholesome food, plenty of veggies and making sure I’m fuelling my body well. ❤️

Sometimes the best meals are simply made from what you already have in the fridge!

Today’s movement wasn’t hard. It wasn’t fast. It was simply about MOVING my body and saying thank you to it for allowing me to push it back at the gym. ❤️

Today we did the Bay Run in Drummoyne with a little detour to the outlets for a wander (and some much-needed shade 😂). I also had a friend join me who is on his own fitness journey, which made the walk even better. Thanks Dean

🚶‍♀️ 10,849 steps
📍 7.52km
⏱️ 80 minutes of walking

But here’s the part I really wanted to share…

You do NOT need all the fancy gear to start moving.

Today I wore Kmart sneakers because Alfie ate my ASICS 😂 and then kindly left my Nikes outside in the rain for THREE DAYS. 🤦‍♀️

My leggings were hand-me-downs from a friend thanks Kristin Machon ❤️
My T-shirt was Kmart.
And I topped it all off with my nephew oscars race hat. 🏍️❤️

Nothing fancy. No expensive activewear. No latest running shoes.

Just me, a mate, two feet and 7.52km.

Sometimes we convince ourselves we need the right clothes, the right shoes, the right gym or the right time before we start.

You don’t.

The key is simply to START MOVING. ❤️

It doesn’t have to be fast.
It doesn’t have to be hard.
It just has to be movement.

Talk about a perfect Saturday… well, in my eyes anyway! 🤍

Coffee in the sunshine ☕️☀️, walked the doggies 🐾, came home and got all the washing up to date, stripped the bed and then curled up on the couch with my book… which may have turned into a cheeky little afternoon nap. 😂

Then came the full reset an everything shower, facial treatments, fresh PJs, a healthy dinner and now a cup of tea. 🫖✨

I mean, honestly… it was perfect. Nothing fancy, nowhere I needed to be, just a slow, productive, peaceful Saturday doing all the little things that make me feel good.

Sometimes these are the BEST kind of days. 🤍

🧊☕ Trying the iced coffee protein bandwagon…

41.1g OF PROTEIN IN ONE DRINK! 💪🥤

I’ve been looking for easy ways to increase my protein without overcomplicating things, so thought I’d give the protein iced coffee trend a go!

🥜 1 scoop Peanut Brittle Whey Protein = 26.1g protein
🤍 1 serve Tasteless Protein + Collagen = 15g protein
☕ 3 tablespoons of my coffee mixture
💧 Mixed with water & ice = 41.1g protein

Quick, easy and a great way to help me hit my protein goals.

Verdict though… 😂 I’m not a huge fan of this company’s flavoured protein. Their tasteless protein is great, but when it comes to flavoured protein, I’m very much a True Protein gal!

Lesson learnt stop cheating on your favourite protein brand. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

Goals for the weekend 🤍