What I Wore: Yoga Workout

Hello all, hope you are well ♥

Here we have an outfit post of what I wore to my yoga class last week. I have just gotten back into yoga and am absolutely loving it! It’s the perfect way to stretch out the body, lengthen the spine and help tone muscles. But even more important than all that is the mental and spiritual 'fitness' that you can gain from a yoga class. It really helps to de-clutter your mind, calm you down, eliminate stress and go a bit 'Zen' for 1 1/2 hours. I ♥ ♥ ♥ it! It’s the perfect addition to an active lifestyle to help balance everything out!

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After my class I was feeling all Zen and centred when I thought that there may be people out there wanting to try yoga but not sure what to wear! There are a few factors to consider so I hope this post helps!

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First up and one of the best things is you go barefoot! No need for wiz bang boo shoes here ladies, so thongs are a goer for me, easy to slip off and simple to grab and go

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For the bottom half I like to go with three-quarter tights in summer or if you’re in winter go for full length. I think that they can be tight or loose, whatever you find more comfortable. I wouldn’t opt for loose shorts though, as some moves you have your legs up in the air and I know that I don’t particularly want to be showing off ALL of my legs to an entire class if you catch my drift!

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Top half I actually recommend you opt for a tighter form fitting top - be it tank or tee or long sleeve. When you wear a loose top downward dog with your head down and your butt up in the air makes that top cover your face - not comfy and not a good look with it rolling up your back about to come off!

Tighter tops won’t move around so you can focus on the movement, not moving your tee off your face! Sports bra wise, I just like to wear a sports bra for comfort, but you needn’t worry too much about support as there is no HIIT intervals here, just one that fits you well is best

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Accessories wise, I recommend a head band if you've got longer hair or a fringe. I always want my hair away from my face so I pull it into a top bun and then a headband to get those pesky fine hairs away. Lots of studios have fans or cooling on also, and I hate when trying to be Zen and meditating having those fly-aways tickle my face!

Then I always recommend you have a water bottle, yoga class or not! I think my water bottle and I are in a serious relationship, it comes everywhere with me. Water is my best addiction yet, so find yourself a cute water bottle and keep it by your side! Cotton On Body have a tone of nice ones ♥

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Finally, most yoga studios will have matts there for you to use, some will charge you extra - some are included in the class fee. Either way you do need one, I would say give yoga a go for a few classes to see if it’s something you think you’re going to want to do often, and then if it is invest in your own matt. Mine is from Lorna Jane and I love it, its super thick and soft but you can grip into it so there are no awkward slips during those balancing moves! They don’t advertise the matts online for some reason, but they are in the stores

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And there we have it, my guide to what to wear for yoga.

Do you do yoga? What do you wear?

xoxo

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Outfit Details:

 

Headband: Lulu Lemon - LINK!

Sports Bra: Bloch - LINK!

Tank Top: Local Gym, similar one HERE!

Tights: Blockout - LINK!

Thongs: Havaianas - LINK!

Yoga Mat: Lorna Jane, similar one HERE!

Water Bottle: Cotton On Body - LINK!

 

 

My MORE Mantra

Hello all, I hope you are all well and having a great week!
Today I have a post all about my MORE mantra. Aka ~ how do I get MORE out of each day? If you're an Aussie girl like me then you will know all about Lorna Jane and her amazing active wear, and even if your not an Aussie I'm sure you know of her. Here is the link to her active wear site: LINK!

Lorna Jane also has another website, which is the Move Nourish Believe Website - LINK! Here it is focused on healthy recipes, great workouts, motivational posts and MORE!

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So this blog post today is a way for us Lorna Jane obsessive's to get involved with the launch of LJ's new book:

~MORE of the fit womans secrets~

Here are my Five Ways  I Extract MORE out of each day:

1: Morning Booty Call!

What's a morning booty call I hear you ask? Well no it is not what you think it is! It is when you get up 30 minutes before you normally would to walk/run/ride away from your house for 15 minutes, turn around and come right back! This term and idea is from the lovely ladies at Tone It Up - LINK!

I am a TIU member and follow along with their lifestyle along with Lorna Jane's MNB (post on TIU to come!), so with the two combined I am finding myself to be in the healthiest, strongest, happiest state I've ever been in!

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Sports Bra: LJ - LINK!
Top: LJ - LINK!
Tights: LJ - LINK!
Shoes: Assics - LINK!

   

Back to that bootycall! I do this 2-4 times a week, and I run down to the lake near my place and WOW let me tell you that by doing this I am getting so much MORE energy out of my day! At first I thought it was pure crazy to get up at 5.45am to go run in the dark ~ I mean why would I when I can sleep? Well I decided to do it anyway and this has formed into a habit that I love. Yes it is hard to roll out of bed, but once i'm out the fresh air makes me instantly awake, the endorphins i get make my day start on such a positive note, and I've found the days I do get that bootycall in I'm more awake and alert than the days I dont!

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By getting in my 30minute cardio fix I start my day right, then no matter what else comes up in that day I know i've gotten some exercise in! Plus an added bonus is the realisation of how much I truly love nature ~ the effect fresh air and natural beauty can have on you will amaze you I promise!

2: Errands App on my phone

 

The second way I get MORE out of my day is by using technology to my advantage! I have an App called Errands that is on my phone (added bonus, its free!), and it's here that I put in every workout, every meeting, every catch up with friends and even just scheduled time to relax!

 

Errands App - Top left hand corner!

 

 

I have specific folders in the app, a work one, a social one, a task one, an exercise one, a loved ones one and a Tone It Up one! In each I then enter in what I know I need to do for the week, things I want to do and sort out my workouts for the week too. The above workouts are from TIU, they post on their blog weekly workout schedules and i love sticking to them!

You can view it monthly or by folder, and each day as I get tasks done, i tick them off. This has been 100% the best way to keep myself accountable, and I'm getting so much MORE done each day when I have it set out with a plan of attack. Keeping myself accountable makes me fit in those workouts, ensures im getting enough time with friends and family and i really get a thrill out of ticking them off when they are done!

3: Sunday Funday - Meal prep

My third way to get MORE from each day is to PREP PREP PREP! When it comes to my meals, I make sure to take some time each week, usually a Sunday afternoon; to plan out what lunches and snacks I want for the week. I change it up each week so i'm never board of what I'm eating. By doing this, i'm making healthy wholesome, delish food every week and I know I have something to eat each day at work. There is no longer that 5 minute rush before running out the door late for work with no food, grabbing snack bars or nothing at all! Now I happily have it all packed up in the fridge and freezer and i can just grab out my lunch and pick from 2-3 different types of snacks, pure bliss I tell you! The amount of stress that is elevated from my week by doing this is astounding! I actually look forward to Sunday afternoons, and cooking is now a hobby of mine! Each week I look for new recipes to try, and pick out different snacks to make - healthy black bean brownies? ahhhh yes and yummmm! By taking a few hours once a week, I get so much MORE out of the rest of my week with less stress and more time each night to relax and spend time with my love instead of worrying about what we have in the house that i can use for lunch!

4: Gratitude book

My 4th way of getting MORE is by taking the time to stop and actually acknowledge how many amazing things I already have in my day to day life. This gratitude book has been such a gift for me. It is a diary that you jot down 3 things that you are grateful for that day and then there is space for notes if you want to expand on it.
By using this diary, I now look for the good in each day, I notice the little things and I really appreciate the important people in my life. I jot down the smallest of things like seeing a baby swan try and fly, to having a great conversation with a customer, to the big things like going to the Australian Open with my Mum, or when my boyfriend takes the time to do something sweet for me like take me out for dinner or cover a wall in post it notes. It makes me stop and appreciate all the good moments in each and every day no matter how big or small. Its making my life so much MORE enriching and positive.
 The Gratitude Book: LINK!
 

5: Taking in the moment
 

 My final thing that I do that gives me MORE out of each day is actually just stopping and allowing myself to be entirely in the moment. By doing the other 4 things, I have that time everyday to spend MORE time with the people i love, and instead of forward thinking about what else i need to get done, i can really stop and take in each moment as it happens and truly LIVE in the moment with no stress or worry! I think by ensuring I'm organised, prepared, thinking positively and moving my body I'm allowing myself to really be in each moment. I don't stress about what I need to be doing each day and I don't feel like im wasting any time in anything I do!

So there you have it! My mightily long post on how I'm getting MORE from each and everyday, and overall just really living and loving my life!
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Please let me know if you enjoyed this post, because I think I will start doing some more lifestyle / food / workout posts from now on!
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And tell me, how do you get MORE out of your day?
xoxo

What I Wore: Saturday - Workout Edition

Hi everyone,

Here is another outfit of the day, I decided for this post I would focus on something I am wearing ..... I'd say 50% of the time. Workout gear. 

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I am an avid exercise goer, if I could wear gym gear to work I'd be one happy girl (goes off and google searches jobs at Lorna Jane). 

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Most weekends I will pick a day to focus on working out and I will stay in my workout gear for the whole day. This is also the day I do those boring errands such as food shopping. I then give myself the other day to get dressed up a bit more, go for coffee dates and shopping for fun stuff like more workout clothes. The cycle is just endless! 

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Enough of my ranting on how much I wear gym clothing, onto the actual photos of gym clothing baha.   

So I didn't intend this outfit to become an advert for Nike ~ It just happened I swear. After I took these pics I realised I was representing Nike pretty bad! 

My Shoes are are gift from the BF and they suit those days where your not doing too much cardio as they are not designed to be running shoes ~ better suited to weights or toning days. The tights are super comfy and hold everything in just swell! As it is winter in Australia at the moment, the long sleeve Lorna Jane top is a must, it is breathable but keeps you warm. The jacket is a waterproof one which is great when your out and the light drizzle kicks in. And of course a hat, it may be freezing but the sun still shines! (thank goodness!)

Outfit Details:

Hat: Nike - LINK!

Top: Lorna Jane - Link!

Tights: Nike - LINK!

Shoes: Nike - LINK!

Jacket: Puma - Similar here - LINK!

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Let me know if you like this kind of post and I'll start adding in more workout themed posts into my blog. xoxo

Workout Wishlist

Hi all,

I am obsessing with working out at the moment - this is 100% due to Tone It Up - LINK! 
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I follow the girls nutrition plan, workouts and lifestyle and I am absolutely loving it! 
Since joining up to this community in December 2012 I have lost 5kg and 7cm around my waist, which I am pretty amazed by because it hasn't been a struggle, but instead a tone of fun! 
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Anywho, because of this I get overly excited to get new workout gear and below is my rather long wishlist! Rebel Sport is currently having a 30%-50% sale so I may have already picked up a few things and recommend you go check it out! 
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Maybe its just me, but having cute nice bright workout gear is one of my biggest motivators! 
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Let me know what you like from the below! 
xoxo

Lorna Jane Reversible Tight - LINK!

Lorna Jane Tenacity Parker - LINK!

Lorna Jane LJ Warm Up Jacket - LINK!

Lulu Lemon Bundle up Jacket - LINK!

Lulu Lemon Brisk Run Gloves - LINK!

Adidas Women's Studio Power Tights - LINK!

Adidas Women's Studio Power Tights - LINK!

Adidas Women's Studio Power Woven Shorts - LINK!

Adidas Women's TF Perfect 3/4 Tights - LINK!

Nike Women's Exploded Sports Tee - LINK!