Uh-oh. Controversial. But i feel like i really needed to get this post out there. It has been on my mind since i first started the blog actually. I eluded to it on my 'About Me' page. It's a rather personal post and not everyone will agree. But from personal experience and observations i can see the damage that the fitness industry can do to vulnerable people. And sometimes, i actually wish i'd never tried to lose weight in the first place. I wish i never searched #fitspiration on Instagram or Tumblr. I wish i never joined the gym. I wish i never followed bikini competitors. Most of all... i wish i never let my body define my self-worth.

Its true.. for a long time i let my weight on the scales dictate who i was a person. I had to be skinny. I had to look like my inspiration Nikki Blacketter. I had to have goals to compete. Or who was i? Why was i even working out if i didn't want a six-pack to post on instagram or to strut around in a bikini on stage? Nowadays the fitness community is bombarded with competitors. Shredded competitors with minimal body fat. At one point i wanted that. I thought i needed that. But as time has gone on i have realised i need to follow a more balanced approach.

So i fell out of love with fitness. The fitness community. The fitness ethos that i had once been such a part of. I was sick of feeling like a failure if i didn't work out 6 times a week (sometimes twice a day - can't forget that fasted cardio eh?!). Sick of seeing egg whites and protein oats on my instagram feed. Tired of looking at shredded physiques that i felt like i was never going to achieve. And you know why i wasn't going to achieve it? Because deep down i didn't really want to. I really wasn't that arsed. I value eating triple scoops of ice-cream with my family more. Going for pizzas with my flatmates. And sharing a big, fat takeaway with my boyfriend.

This is acai bowl above but, see my peanut butter, chocolate nice cream bowl here. Smoothie bowls are super easy simply add 1-2 frozen bananas to a food processor along with any other flavourings you enjoy. I love adding 1 cup of frozen mango or you can add fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries etc.). You can also add protein powder and/or superfood powders such as; acai, spirulina, baobab, lucuma etc. Then throw on whatever toppings you have lying around. Go crazy. They really are the ones you can have fun with and suit to your tastes preferences.

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Behind every successful women is herself and.. her partner, her support network, her friends, her family. All those she trusts around her. 

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Yes it is a long list but, i would love to go inter railing around Europe and see some of the cities i have never seen before. My family have always been a beach holiday kind of family so for me, these wonderful city destinations have been largely neglected (which is a shame, in my opinion). So getting to see these places that are so historical and beautiful yet so close to home is really important to me. Travelling Europe is on the top of my wishlist. I wanna get it done! Do it now. Even more relevant now we're leaving the EU! I want to explore all these amazing cities whilst it is still so free and easy. We take these things so for granted like, the free healthcare, not needing a visa etc.

Another country i'm absolutely dying to explore. Like i am desperate to go to (that makes me sound really sad, i know). I'm so tired of seeing beautiful photos and hearing about how amazing this country is. I've been wanting to go for a few years now so, it has been a long time coming! But i will make it there.. one day.. hopefully. If you know of any Croatia travelling tips, do let me know. 




After visiting Malaysia in March there is no doubt in my mind i would go back. Brunei has been a dream of mine since before i started University and it still is! I am over the moon i did manage to get myself to Malaysia. Now i'd like to explore more natural parts as opposed to the cities. Same with Bali. I want to experience the white sandy beaches, sipping fresh coconuts and splashing around in waterfalls. As for India.. elephants. bollywood. enough said.


Everyone knows i'm in love with the Greek Islands. They are truly stunning. I think they're the closest you can get to exotic beauty whilst being less than 5hrs from home. Now i have visited most of the 'big' Greek island, next is the smaller ones. I'd love to get the ferry ticket and island hop. Although i think i'd never wanna come home! Plus.. Santorini = cliche blogger destination. Has to be done.

First things first, i always have a bottle of water (600ml) & a coffee in the morning.

I will have breakfast about a hour or so later (or longer if i've been to the gym). It is more often or not nicecream or an acai bowl at the moment. I have been craving these since the weather warmed up. This particular day i felt like a proper chocolate and peanut butter feast. Not sure why.. but it's no surprise, you all know how much i love chocolate by now. This was 1 large frozen banana, 1 tbsp of Meridian peanut butter and 2 tbsp of rice dream vanilla milk put into a food processor and blended until smooth. I then topped it with some granola, Sweet Freedom coconut choc shot and a piece of my homemade chocolate oat slice (recipe coming soon!).

Please share your 'what i eat in a day' posts/videos below.. let me know what you like to eat everyday! 

I'll be doing #whatiatemonday on twitter and uploading a Youtube video soon. So keep an eye out for that if you like this type of thing! 

Just a heads up to let you know i started a Youtube channel. Eek, scary. I am the biggest vlog watcher.  I'm addicted. I binge watch them - just like TV series. 'What i eat in a day' videos are fast becoming my favourite too, they give me so much inspiration. So my channel will be mix of vlogging, recipes & full days of eating. Just to share a bit of my life with you - a rather boring student life most of the time if i'm completely honest with you. But i am getting so much better at the whole vlogging thing and in public too!

So, I would really appreciate it if you could give us a cheeky thumbs up or a subscribe. Leave some comments & your own channels below!



I have 2 more vlogs recorded ready to be uploaded. So please give them watch. Let me know what you think andddddddd.. don't forget to leave your links below!

The Body Shop - I often use The Body Shop for shower-gels and body lotions/moisturiser already. They're the products i most often get as gifts and the shop i have been visiting since i was a wee child. I use a lot of their body butters, body lotions, shower gels and dry oils as my go-to daily options. As far as i am aware the products i use most often (some pictured above) are vegan - based on this list here.

Nip + Fab - Another cf brand. Unfortunately their Pistachio body butter isn't vegan but, they do not test on animals. This is by far my favourite smell body butter wise, it is a much better alternative to the Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache range. I also have their 'Dry leg fix' which is vegan. They have a list on their FAQ's of non-vegan products which is amazing. I will be trying more from this brand, i'm particularly interested in their glycolic range.

Lush - Another 'go-to' for shower products. I use 'Snow Fairy' (obviously, my favourite) and the 'Comforter'. I know lush do many more products such as face masks, makeup, haircare and bath bombs which i have used before. But my favourites are the shower gels/soaps.

L'oreal Ever Pure - I use the conditioner from this range. It is my favourite and the best i have ever used. Unknowingly, i got this because it was sulphate free. I know it's controversial because the brand does test on animals but, this line is cf and vegan and very affordable which is great. I will probably try out some other cf/vegan conditioners now though but, i do like this haircare line.




NYX - This is a brand i honestly adore and have done for years. I've been ordering their products from America before they were so easily available in the UK. So my excitement is real now i can just get it from Boots. I use their lip products regularly, their brow gel and 'above and beyond' concealer. In my stash, I also have their 'Stay matte but not flat' foundation and translucent powder. So i'll be using these products from now on. I'm hoping this foundation will fulfil my foundations dreams so i can use it to replace my non cf foundations. If not i'll be on the search for a new cf foundation. But, overall a great cf and very affordable brand. Vegan list here.

Illamasqua - I use a few products from this brand. On a daily basis i use their brow gel - it's amazing, long-lasting and easy to apply (and vegan). So i have no problems with finding a cf eyebrow product. I have this lipstick palette which I can use instead of MAC whilst travelling. I'll look forward to trying more products by them. Full vegan list here. They will email you a list if you ask.

Wet n Wild - I don't use a lot of their products but, their eyeshadows and nail polishes are pretty great. Full vegan list here. So i may look into buying some more of their products.


The Balm - Oh yes, hell yes, the best highlighter and it is vegan/cf. Like many other #bbloggers i adore my 'Mary Lou Manizer' so, this makes me happy. Check out this list for vegan products from this brand. I think i'll definitely stick to their highlighters.

Sleek - Another brand that commonly pops up in my makeup bag, especially the contour/face form palette, blushers and eyeshadow palettes. So i have no worries that i'll be able to find a ton of great cf options quite easily. The eyeshadows/true colour lipsticks are not vegan based on this blog post but, i will definitely keep repurchasing the contour kit.

Barry M  - Another affordable cf brand which is featured in my collection quite a lot. Especially their lip liners and nail polishes. They do label their products so you can check they're vegan online easily. Most of their 'Nail paints' and 'Gelly Hi-Shine' polishes are vegan - my favourite. So i'll have no problem when purchasing cf nail polish especially with the large range of colours available. I'll be looking to try the 'Coconut infusion' ones soon.

MUA - I am over the moon to find the brand on this cf list. I own so many products from this brand already. Like so many. Their lip products, blushers, eyeshadow palettes, concealers.. The list goes on. Again not all of their products are vegan. So this is something to think about when i consider repurchasing.


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Rice Dream Vanilla Milk - I have been going on and on about this milk on twitter. I have a weird obsession with it. Like it's getting a bit strange how much i enjoy it. It's honestly the nicest tasting non-dairy milk i've ever tried... and i've tried them all. It's so good i drink it straight from the cart
on. But it's perfect in baking, in coffees (you don't need added sugar/sweetener), tea, with granola, to make nice cream.. you get the picture. It's good. Try it.

BeLoved Date Nectar - Another foodie product i've been obsessed with. I use this for breakfast every morning on top of nicecream or oats. I don't know what else there is to say about this.. it's just pretty damn tasty. If you like sweet stuff that is. It tastes just like caramel but, much healthier for you obviously. What's not to love.

Acai Bowls - If you follow me on Instagram you'd know i've been loving these. I had my first one in May and continued to have them almost daily after that. I'm hoping to share a recipe soon but if you basically throw some frozen banana, frozen mango and acai powder into a food processor then you'll be good to go. Then you can get fancy with the toppings, i usually add some, granola, fresh fruit, & desiccated coconut. But basically whatever you fancy. It's a pimped up version of nicecream. The perfect breakfast now were finally getting a bit of nice weather in the UK!

Apivita Cleansing Gel for Oily/Combination Skin  - I picked up a couple of these mini bottles when i was in Crete last year as they are a classic Greek brand. I'd heard so many good things about the brand beforehand and this cleanser definitely lived up to my expectations, unlike the Korres Pomegranate face soap - but that's another story. This is what i would describe as the perfect cleanser - it removes makeup easily, doesn't sting the eye and doesn't dry out my skin. I hate cleansers that sting your eyes ,it really makes me feel like they're unsafe and the ingredients aren't very good for sensitive areas like your face!.Safe to say i'll be picking up a full size bottle of these when i'm in Kos next week ;). If you can get your hand on this brand i'd recommend you giving it a go.

NYX Liquid Suede 'Sandstorm' (right of picture) - This has been my go-to lipstick since i got it at the end of April. I wore it in this fashion post. Described as a true nude it is the perfect brown lip shade which suits a wide range of skin tones. Its got that cool undertone so it's quite grungy. At first i wasn't sure it would look right on me but you have to wait for it to dry. This is seriously one of the most long-lasting lip colours i've ever tried. It's just the one lip product i reach for when i'm in a rush and know i'll be out for a few hours.

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