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Jennifer Hawkins shares her diet, workout routine and stress management techniques

November 28, 2017 by Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Hawkins over a lunch at the Mount Franklin Lightly Sparking Water launch in Balmoral, Sydney. Jen was Miss Universe in 2004 and since then ...

How to Feel like Eating Breakfast in the Morning

September 23, 2015 by Amy Darcy 5 Comments

Eating breakfast is not something I struggle with. I'm the kinda girl that loves sleep because it's a time machine to breakfast. Although, I know this isn't the case for everyone. The more people I ...

Should I include a Cheat Day in my Diet?

August 19, 2015 by Amy Darcy 6 Comments

Often, there are two underlying presumptions in the question "should I include a cheat day in my diet?". Firstly, consider the word cheat - it has negative connotations and in this context, means to ...

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today…

The most important thing you can do this Christmas.

Christmas is only five sleeps away. Eeeeeee. Are you ready for everything? Have you got all your decorations in place? Do you have your menu planned and your Christmas Eve grocery list written out? Did you remember to get the Bon Bon’s and the Christmas serviettes? And importantly – have you checked out my 2018…

3 Ways to Cut Costs While Travelling

Let’s face it: Travelling is expensive. After you’ve bought the flights, paid for hire cars, accommodation and travel insurance, you’ve already spent the majority of your budget before you’ve even walked out your front door. I know first hand how much travelling can impact your bank account, and how painful it can feel to constantly…

Elyse Knowles on overcoming the comparison trap – PLUS Win 1 of 5 copies of her new book!

If you hadn’t heard of her before, you probably became familiar with the name Elyse Knowles when she and her boyfriend Josh joined (and won) The Block in 2017. She’s an Australian model, Ambassador, Entrepreneur, TV ambassador and Influencer and she’s only 25! Talk about impressive! She’s also recently released her first book, ‘Living with…

Psychologists share How to Optimise Your Thinking to Achieve Your Goals + Book giveaway

Have you ever made a resolution that the diet starts today, only to succumb to the lure of a salted caramel brownie as you grab your morning coffee? Have you ever found yourself investing hours browsing dream holiday destinations online, when you knew you should be starting that overdue tax return? Or have you ever…

Mushroom, Scrambled Egg and Tomato Stack

Simple and fresh. This was a throw together meal that I wasn’t planning to blog was was too nice not to! I just finished three assignments in three days and had four hours sleep last night. I haven’t seen the sun in days (quite literally, it is pouring rain in Brisbane) and I’ve barely left…

Tropical Paw Paw Plate + A GIVEAWAY!

Monday, you always seem to make Sunday go so quick and your mornings are rife with drowsiness and extra comfy beds. I can’t say I’m your biggest fan, Monday, but I’ve made this breakfast to give you a little more attraction. Tropical Paw Paw plates filled with yogurt, fruits and seeds. To honest this was…

How to Make Homemade Coconut Butter

After posting my crunchy breakfast muesli cookie recipe, a few of you contacted me asking where to buy coconut butter that was included in the recipe list. I’m not sure about where you can buy it (perhaps a health food store?) but I make my own from home and it is a pantry staple that…

Banana Protein Pancakes (Chocolate and Vanilla Recipes, GF, DF)

Looking for some ideas for a quick, healthy breakfast, or a post workout snack? I have recently adapted my ‘4 ingredient Healthy Banana Pancake’ recipe to incorporate some extra protein to give me more energy for the day, keep me fuller for longer, and to speed up the recovery from my active lifestyle. It also…

Vanilla & Caramelised Banana Black Chia Seed Pudding

This Caramelised Vanilla, Banana and Almond Milk Black Chia Seed Pudding is so good, especially as the mornings are cooling down because it’s warm and filling! This is my winter alternative to overnight refrigerated chia seed pudding. It’s cooked in the pan with the satisfying flavours of caramelised banana, coconut, almond and cinnamon. The best part about this…