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Pancakes + Sunday strolls... name a better combo,

Pancakes + Sunday strolls... name a better combo, I’ll wait.

I wanted to try out a new pancake recipe without eggs and these turned out to be an absolute treat and so easy to make. I also thought it was a great excuse to get some @body_ethos into my breakfast!

Serves 2 (makes around 8-10 small pancakes)
You’ll need:
100g buckwheat flour
1 heaped tbsp. milled flaxseed
35g of @bodyethos vanilla powder
300ml your choice of milk
1 tsp. baking powder
@vitacocoeu coconut oil for frying

Optional extras for topping:
Flaked almonds
@sweetfreedomuk maple syrup

Blend the ingredients or mix well so there’s no lumpy bits. Heat a little bit of coconut oil on a non stick pan, make sure it’s nice and hot when you pour your little pancakes. Flip when golden brown, repeat until out of mixture. Serve with a crumbling of flaked almonds and syrup or your preferred toppings.

These came in at 30g of protein per serving🌱👌🏼

Practice daily: Gratefulness, generosity + kindnes

Practice daily: Gratefulness, generosity + kindness.

First to yourself, and then to others✨

Let’s talk about progress and what it really tak

Let’s talk about progress and what it really takes to make it. Most people think it comes down to motivation, sure that’s a big part of the journey but motivation comes and goes, you need the rest to back it up.

1. A GOAL. Setting your goal might seem like the easy part. However people often set themselves something unachievable given their current lifestyle or current capabilities or are often influenced by other people’s successes. So pick a goal that is aligned with your values and something that is just hard enough you’ve got to show up to achieve it, but not so easy you get bored.

2. A PLAN. Once you’ve set your goal, break each stage of progress down and give yourself some weekly structure in the shape of a program or schedule. Humans love routine and so does progress. Write down what your barriers are, and make a plan for when these crop up. E.g if you know you lack motivation in the evenings, get your work done in the morning.

3. CONSISTENCY. Repetition is key when learning anything. If you’re following a program or writing one for yourself you should be spending at least 4-8 weeks doing the same things to get results, with progressive overload. Which means increasing or building on the same thing a little each time. Make sure you schedule in rest days too, from any type of training (lifting, running, studying!) we need time out before we burn out!

4. A DEADLINE. Without a deadline, it’s hard to know how much energy you need to put into your goal. This gives you the drive and sense of urgency on the days when your lacking motivation! Give yourself a realistic deadline; if you set one too far away you’ll never put yourself under the pressure to do the work, and set one too soon and it might not be achieved in time.

I hope you find these points useful! Have you set any new goals recently?

If you’d like some support with reaching your health and fitness goals or training with me online please drop me a message, I currently have 1 space available 🤩

I took a week off Instagram, loved it! I never th

I took a week off Instagram, loved it!

I never thought I had an issue with how to use this platform, however in the last few weeks I found myself mindlessly scrolling to no end, racking up some major screen time. What was amazing was the first few days I found myself reverting to other apps to use instead (Facebook marketplace I’m looking at you) but luckily second hand mirrors are not nearly as engaging as reels. So after a couple of days I managed to half my screen time and focus on some other projects, and of course some real face time.

So I’m back, but I’ll be doing my best to post and go. So if you see me hanging around for too long, please hold me accountable 🙃

I hope you all had a great week. If you’re thinking about taking some time out for your mental health and productivity levels, I’d highly recommend it!

I think it's safe to say we all in need of a chang

It was exactly one year ago today I landed home fr

It was exactly one year ago today I landed home from my last work trip.

I still find it crazy, how the last year has turned out. Although I miss flying and the travel, the one thing I never thought I would have gained from all of this, is time.

For many people it’s been the toughest year, I am so grateful to have had other things to focus on and to have been in a position that meant time away from flying didn’t have a huge negative impact on my life. Although I think with a different mindset it could have been.

I actually feel guilty at times that this last year went so well for me personally. The time I’ve been given has allowed me to pursue careers in two of my passions; fitness and yoga. The time on the ground has allowed my body some much needed rest and recuperation after flying full time for 6 years. It’s also given @seanellison and I the opportunity for the first time to live together, which before lockdown was something we couldn’t see happening for a while.

Sure, there’s definitely been some negatives. I’ve missed out on seeing my friends, adding some new countries to my travel list, I’ve missed my little mini breaks to the sun, I still haven’t put my mum in first class seat to Australia or been able to hold my baby Niece in Tasmania yet. But, I know those days will come, I just have to be a little more patient, and in the mean time keep making the most of the time on the ground. I hope you have also been able to grow in your own way during the last year, even if you don’t know how yet 💛

#throwbackthursdaytraveledition to when I would on

#throwbackthursdaytraveledition to when I would only bathe in natural hot springs in The Andes. Now the most excitement I get is a new bottle of coconut bubble bath🥥

I’ve been working over the last couple of weeks

I’ve been working over the last couple of weeks to create a PDF recipe book of my favourite vegetarian recipes, to help those who are trying to go veggie and also maintain their protein levels too.

When I first went veggie, I had to rethink how I was cooking completely, I really had no clue how to transition over and loved off carbs (no hate, I still do!) But I am asked so often about this, so I’m hoping that these recipes will help you too! Lots of the recipes are also vegan and gluten free.

This is one of my favourite lunches, green pesto butter beans with poached eggs which will feature! What’s your favourite go-to high protein veggie meal?

#happyinternationalwomensday to all of the women n

#happyinternationalwomensday to all of the women not just in my life but your life too that make this world a better place to be. I wouldn’t be anything without these women, and neither would you! 💞

At least once a week I’m asked for this simple p

At least once a week I’m asked for this simple pancake recipe, it’s never failed me (or anyone I’ve recommended it to!) so I felt it deserved a little attention! I hope you’re having a lovely Sunday, let me know if you decide to make these!

Serves (around 8-10 small pancakes)
You’ll need:
2 eggs
1 banana
2 scoops of vanilla @freesoulsistas powder
Some coconut oil for frying

Optional extras for topping:
Fresh or frozen mixed berries
Maple syrup

Blend the ingredients or mix well so there’s no lumpy bits. Heat a little bit of coconut oil on a non stick pan, make sure it’s nice and hot when you pour your little pancakes. Flip when golden brown, repeat until out of mixture. For the Berry compote, I warm the berries on the stove and sweeten with maple syrup. Stack and serve with Berry compote or your preferred toppings.

If you don’t have flavoured protein powder, add a drop of vanilla instead!

Thank you to the team at @saialondon for my beauti

Thank you to the team at @saialondon for my beautiful new mat and for having me to host this morning’s live Mandala flow. I absolutely loved teaching that creative sequence and seeing so many new faces! I hope you all felt as energised as I did after that class!

Congrats to the winners from the competition and the lucky new owners of your @saialondon yoga mats, you’re in for a TREAT!!

💙🙏🏼

Smokey Cashew Lentil Pasta🌱 One thing getting

Smokey Cashew Lentil Pasta🌱

One thing getting me through lockdown is enjoying testing out more plant-based recipes. The majority of them I don’t share because they don’t turn out as planned, luckily it’s only Sean I’m disappointing these days though😂

But this one is a keeper! It’s super creamy and filling, perfect for these colder winter days when you want some comfort food. Despite it being plant based it still has 25gs per serving - thanks to the red lentil pasta and the addition of peas, broccoli and nutritional yeast (which is 50% protein, yas!😍)

(Serves 2)
Sauce Ingredients:
50g soaked cashews
1/4 cup of milk (I used @beleaf.uk almond)
2 Tsp smoked paprika
4 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast @marigoldengevita
1 garlic glove
Salt+Pepper
1 tbsp of Cornflour (only add to thicken if needed)

Pasta:
1 bag of @tescofood red lentil pasta (170g)
1 whole broccoli head chopped into small pieces
1 cup (80g) peas
10 baby tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 170, add all the veggies to a tray, drizzle olive oil, add s+p and toss so all lightly covered. Roast for 10-15 mins.
2. Blend all sauce ingredients together, season to taste.
3. Put pasta to boil 6-8mins.
4. Warm the sauce whilst waiting for pasta to cook.
5. Drain pasta and stir through roasted veggies and sauce. Serve up 🍝