Sushi sushi sushi and a little bit on nutrition...

Although I am pretty active, my nutrition has not always been the best. I have a huge sweet tooth, huge as in I could eat pudding for breakfast, lunch, dinner and still have room for a chocolate snack. Although I try to eat healthy meals, I do snack and I do feel hungry a lot. Because of this and the fact I want to be in tip top condition for leading an active lifestyle, I went to see a nutritionist.

I think this was probably one of the best things I have ever done. Some of the tips I picked up:

• Drink loads of water
• Eat more protein - I need to try and eat protein with every meal, which at the moment I am really lacking. This supposedly will help me to feel full for far longer.
• Carbs like pasta and bread can be replaced by lots of green veg like spinach and broccoli as they too have carbs in them.
• Try to limit the really sugary fruits like grapes and strawberries.

These are just a few to start with but already they make sense and seem really easy to achieve. As well as this, I am going to keep a food diary. This really helps me to see what I am eating and how I feel afterwards. I can see what my body likes and doesn't like. Its really important for your body to get all of the nutrients it needs from whole foods, the less processed the better. This is because there is less of a chance for the food to be chemically altered or added to.

Salmon, avocado and cucumber rolls

So anyway today, My boyfriend and I made sushi for lunch! One of my favourite foods. Im sure we could make it healthier by using brown rice, but the fillings were extremely healthy and filling. I chose a california roll with salmon, avocado and cucumber and the inside out rolls with low fat cream cheese and avocado. Will had a spicy tuna filling in all of his. It was actually really really easy to make and would be a lovely alternative for sandwich lovers or a nice addition to a lunch salad. 

Spicy tuna rolls

to be inspired...

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Take each day one step at a time!

food glorious food...

I believe that in order to work out and live to your healthiest and happiest potential, it all begins with food. What you put inside you affects your outside. 

Recently I have been slightly intolerant to Gluten, especially bread, biscuits and pastry which ultimately means I am trying to find ways to avoid and replace these food items. I find this so hard because I am a complete Carboholic. This first truly healthy week has been pretty hard so far. I am craving carbs, sweets and just food in general and a lettuce leaf does not replace a whopping great big cookie. 

However I have been coming up with some tasty meals. On Monday night my boyfriend and I attempted a cauliflower crust pizza. The flour was made from cauliflower... I know I couldn't believe it either. Aside from a minor mishap with the pizza sticking to the baking parchment, it was delicious. I will do a step by step guide soon actually as it was so easy.

Tuesday was a minor set back as we went away for the night and had a brilliant meal out, but I tried to stay healthy opting for duck and veg with a small side of potatoes. But it needed to be done as we don't get to go away very often. And then tonight, we made quinoa burgers. My first experience of quinoa and again really delicious and extremely filling. It probably helps that I'm not a massive meat eater but even my Meat loving boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed it. So all in all a big thumbs up.

Not too much in the way of exercise this week so far but being away for two days made it difficult but lots of walking and sightseeing helped on the stay fit quest.

Quinoa Burgers

Cauliflower Pizza

I actually am really loving trying new recipes and ingredients. Im even making my own granola which is in the oven as I type! Crazy.

If you make one change this week... try a new ingredient or recipe to inspire you.

Change of Heart

This is my first post in quite a while, I have been struggling with inspiration for my blog and what to post about. However, I am back and am having a complete re-vamp of what I blog about, I will continue to write some fashion articles but my new focus is on healthy living.

Although I love fashion, my passion is health and fitness. I am a gym-bunny, avid runner, footballer and pole fitness enthusiast with a goal of having a completely healthy lifestyle. I am a Fashion with Photography student trying to juggle a healthy lifestyle with the demands of being a student. 


I wanted to start writing a new blog in order to inspire myself to stick to the healthy lifestyle choices I have discovered and to inspire others to join my journey. I am in no way trained in fitness or nutrition but I feel I have many pearls of wisdom of which I want to share. I believe that together we can all achieve a lifestyle in which we feel happy and healthy.

So jump on board and join in my journey, a warts and all account of my daily trials, tribulations and achievements in the quest for a healthy mind and body. 

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This blog contains purely my thoughts and ideas unless otherwise stated as an example.

Im back...

So after going on holiday for a mont and not having much access to internet, I moved in to my new house at uni and had no internet. SO even though it was a painful process and took 4 hours to upload these photos, I am determined to get back into my blog.

For my first blog back, here are some shoe boots that I have just bought. I love them and have worn them 3 times already. They are so so comfortable and really add a bit of oomph to any outfit.

They were £30 with discount from www.missguided.co.uk and although there were a few issues with the delivery, the sorted it out really quickly and I would definately order from them again.

So anyway, a quick re-entry to my blog. Hopefully the first of many more :)

Lets go to the beach, beach...

So I haven't posted in a while as I am currently on holiday in Houston, Texas. Im having a really amazing time and my days have been filled with good food and lots of sun. This all means that I haven't really worn anything other than a bikini, shorts and a t-shirt. Not very interesting blog material.

However this weekend we went to the beach. We visited a place called South Padre Island which is basically a massive sand bank in between Texas and Mexico. A lot of Americans visit here for Spring Break so it has got a really good atmosphere. Its also nice to to be in a slightly cooler, windier climate compared to  107 degrees F of pure humidity.

So anyway, here are a few shots of my new playsuit which I wore out to dinner. Its really lightweight and a silky material which means it kept me really cool. Its from Urban Outfitters and although it is cinched at the waist, I think it looks better with a belt. I wore really simple jewellery and some plain black gladiator sandals.

Im going to try and do a few more posts while I am here as I have a few shopping trips lined up, tonight I'm going to an outlet mall and next week I am heading to New York. But for now I am off out to enjoy the sunshine :)

Holiday...

I just wanted to write a quick apology about my lack of recent posts. I have been away on holiday and will be until the end of September which has made it really tricky to find time to post. I am going to try my hardest to do a few holiday outfit posts and obviously all the clothes I buy.

I am currently staying in Houston, Texas, but have tickets booked to visit New York in 2 weeks time and will also be going on a road trip to Florida. So I will try to keep you posted. Sorry :) As soon as I start back at uni it will be post overload though!

Speak soon!!