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How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

May 2, 2019 by Amy Darcy 25 Comments

Mindfulness Techniques To Boost Your Productivity

January 31, 2018 by Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

We're all guilty of being distracted. One minute you're checking emails, the next you're updating your ASOS cart and before you know it, you're Facebook stalking your ex-class mates from high school - ...

Join Me In A 28 Day Healthy Choices Challenge

August 22, 2017 by Amy Darcy 2 Comments

It is challenge time. I’m setting myself a 28 day challenge today and would love for you to join me. But why? Well, in 28 days I have a ball to go to. The outfit I bought is absolutely stunning, I ...

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…

Green Smoothie Bowl

When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? This week I tried a green smoothie bowl for the first time, it was very refreshing! Have a read of some of the health benefits and try this refreshing nutritious summer breakfast.

A Brain-boosting Breakfast – Avocado, Egg and Dukkah on Toast

I survived my evidence law exam today! This excites me because it means I have one subject left before I have completed my degrees! I’ve been tied to my desk with very little sleep the last week, but I’ve noticed how hungry I was when I was working. I thought it would be the opposite because I’ve barely had time…

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…

Eggplant, Goats Cheese and Dill Vegetarian Fritters (gluten free, low FODMAP)

Getting creative in the kitchen making low FODMAP eggplant vegetarian fritters If you were following my instagram stories the other night, you’ll be excited to know that this is the Eggplant, Goats Cheese and Dill Vegetarian Fritters recipe you watched me making. 94% of you asked for the recipe, so here it is. For those…

Vegetarian Low FODMAP Lentil Patties

I love vegetarian patties but sadly there are pre-made no store bought varieties I can enjoy as they are all packed with onion and garlic. Don’t get me wrong – that’s delicious, but unfortunately I am intolerant to garlic and onion as it triggers IBS for me. This situation is particularly frustrating as the packets…