Monday Mantra

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A little late this week - I had a weekend of family, friend and of course gym time.

So whats new? Well as of today I am officially a WTF (witness the fitness) gymwear rep - you can use my code to have 10% of your purchase - visit the website and see what takes your fancy!

Use WTFRHI at the checkout for your discount!

Fasted cardio is going well - I think the mix of clean eating and fasted workouts is really kicking off the bikini body - I saw a peek of abs Saturday guys, for those of you who follow me on Instagram will know that abs is on my list of fitness goals!

I have 6 weeks until holiday so I am hoping for some real progress and some real definition to appear before I leave!!

I am tracking my calories again because I like to watch my eating and make sure I am on the right track and not over or under eating!

I am tracking progress with pictures rather than weight and measurement this time as I like to see the progress pictures next to each to see how far I have come.

Have a wonderful week whatever you may be doing, eat well, workout and above all enjoy your life!

 

Lift like a girl

I don't know why but I have become more and more sensitive to the phrase "like a girl" recently, it might because the blogs, women I follow on Instagram etc are highlighting being a strong, independent woman that I have taken on their mindset, the face I am comfortable in my own skin and also probably that I am training with boys and its all I hear!

The other day I over heard some guys talking in the gym and he said "come on, do it properly, your doing it like a girl" and then this morning a guy couldn't lift heavy and he said to his friend "eugh I feel so girly".

It frustrates me because well I could easily turn around to these guys and correct them as I can squat heavier than one and lift heavier than the other - I know this for a fact as I have seen them train!

But I don't obviously because are they going to care/listen - no of course not because they are already set in comparing weak performances to being "like a girl".

I feel that men like this fear strong women, I am lucky that my boyfriend was raised by a strong woman so he encourages me to be stronger and fearless - sometimes he does use the phrase like a girl and he gets a look ;) but he would never put me down because I was a girl, if I can't do something it is not determined by my gender it is determined by my own strength.

I posted this on Instagram for International Womens Day and also because it is my favourite image to show that doing things like a girl is NEVER a bad thing unless you make it a negative!

Working in male dominant industry (marine industry) and training with men 7 days a week really makes me want to stand up for women and represent us as the strong, independant women we all are!

If the men in your life can't encourage you to be this, ignore it and do it anyway - they will either accept the change or you know you are better off without them - I have known so many men who think strong women are out of control, or women who believe in womens rights are "lesbians" I don't have time for people like that when I want to build a brand that empowers women and encourages them to shine!

So friendly reminder on this Monday - lift like a girl, run like a girl, think like a girl and act like a girl, because you are awesome!

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It is bank holiday here in England today so I am using this day to catch up on some well needed rest, "trashy tv" (Total Divas - I don't fine it trashy!) my blog and just little things in general, after the gym of course!

I love 3 day weekends, I feel I have been so busy every weekend lately that it is nice to just take some time and relax! 

I am also planning my next 8 weeks of training and eating - the prep in on! Unfortunately it is not for competing (next year I hope!) but it is for something equally exciting - HOLIDAY! Ten days in the sun!

So the next couple of weeks will be updates and training tips - I am trying fasted cardio so expect a review on that soon- we will also be looking at staying healthy on holiday and tips for healthy eating out! 

For daily updates check out my Instagram and Twitter and hit the follow button!

I use social media to inspire and motivate myself and I hope this is what mine does for others! 

I hope you have a lovely rest of your Monday, I am off for some lunch and to read the rest of my book! 

Monday Mantra

Summer is approching and I feel alive.
I love autumn and winter but when it gets past Christmas, I am over it! I miss the sunshine, the lighter mornings and evenings, the smell of hot air and fresh cut grass (minus the hayfever) and of course the BBQ season!

I feel positive, like there is light at the end of the wintery tunnel, there is nothing more relaxing than laying in the garden or on the beach feeling the sun on your face and basially just feeling healthy.

I have been feeling alot more positive lately - March was a bad month - but I am moving past it and looking forward to the future.

So if you do one thing today, step outside, even if it is slightly dull, overcast or even freezing! Step outside, step away from the stress and enjoy your life, it's a good one, even if you have to look very hard to find it!