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Project Me – Phase One: Reset 🥰

Phase One for me is simple.
It’s about making the time and space to actually put some effort back into myself.

This morning I started my Sunday down at glorious Trinity Beach. Coffee in hand, watching the dog run around like an idiot. It was the best way to start the day.

Normally I’d drift through the morning and then later feel that low-level stress of “I still need to get organised.”

Instead, I decided to make it a priority.

I came home and got my food prep done early. Got organised. Instead of leaving everything until late in the day or scrambling through the week.

And now I can actually enjoy the rest of Sunday knowing I’ve set myself up for a great week.

Because I’ve learned this the hard way, if I don’t deliberately structure my week, it runs me. Work is busy. Life is full. It’s probably as streamlined as it can be… and it’s still busy.

So this first phase isn’t extreme. It’s not about slashing calories or smashing myself in the gym.
It’s about foundations.

Food
• Protein with every meal
• Lots of vegetables and fibre
• Proper carbohydrates — oats, quinoa, brown rice
• Eating enough so I’m not hungry and picking
• Fueling properly, not “being good”

If I don’t prep on Sunday, the week falls apart. Simple as that.

So I’ve organised:
Chicken with pumpkin, broccoli, cauliflower and beans for the crazy nights.

Oats with protein, blueberries and flax ready for breakfast.

Tuna salad bulked out with quinoa and brown rice and lots of fresh herbs for flavour.

Chocolate brownie Quest bars for an afternoon treat.

Low sugar natural yoghurt if I feel like something at night.

Nothing fancy. Just simple and yummy!

🏋‍♀️Training
• Three proper strength sessions
• 8,000 steps most days
That’s it.

😊 Joy - One thing during the week that fills my cup.
Something on the weekend that isn’t work and I really enjoy!

Because here’s what I’ve realised.

Somewhere in the last 10–15 years, I got very good at showing up for everyone else and putting myself at the bottom of the list.

Project Me is about learning to show up for myself again.
Not dramatically.
Not all-or-nothing.
Just consistently. Calmly. Intentionally.
Rebuilding routines.
Rebuilding strength.
Rebuilding me.
Week One and I'm actually excited 😊.

P.s I've even bought some fabric in attempt to use the sewing machine I bought a year ago. One step closer to having a hobby 🤣.

That’s my bike…
Well, apparently it was 😂

Years ago, I was heavily pregnant, sitting on a spin bike at the gym waiting for an RPM class to start. I’d very strategically chosen a bike under the fan (any pregnant woman will understand).

A woman comes over, stands next to me, and says, “That’s my bike.”

Public gym. No assigned bikes. Very confused, very pregnant me.

I think it was after that day I realised I wasn’t a huge fan of gyms.

Fast forward to now, and I’ve got the best little setup at home. When Les Mills brought out their app, it honestly changed everything for me. No travelling. No awkward gym moments. No “that’s my bike.”

This setup barely takes up any space. The spin bike is second-hand old gym equipment I picked up for about $50, solid and great quality. The tripod in the gym isn’t for selfies (although there’s usually one dodgy photo at the end 😂), it’s to hold my phone so I can follow the Les Mills classes.
Headphones or a speaker on, and it genuinely feels like being in a class without leaving home. All I pay is the subscription, and there are so many different workouts to choose from.

Spin has become my go-to, especially as running doesn’t always give me the same buzz it once did. Some days I want intensity, other days something gentler and it always works.

So if you hate gyms, you’re not alone.

And yes… I’m in the fitness industry.
P.s photo is me working out on my spin bike at home after ditching the gym and heavily pregnant with Braden 🥰

💪 Biceps… making a comeback.

Jeez, I love weight training.
Even when you’re feeling pretty average, it doesn’t take long to wake those muscles back up again. And today, I’m feeling really good.

I know a lot of women avoid weights because of that “bulky” fear. But honestly, it’s not muscle — it’s just a layer sitting on top. Underneath? Strength waiting to come back online.

As I head into 50, my focus is strength. Cardio has its place, but weights are where the real health magic happens — bone density, metabolism, mental wellbeing.
The science backs it.

Lower body today (my least favourite), but I eased in. Consistency always beats smashing yourself once and not being able to walk for a week. Magnesium bath tonight ✔️
3 weights sessions a week. Simple. Sustainable. Strong.
Feeling strong again feels bloody good.
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How do we so easily forget what’s really important?

This year I’ve got a couple of big things coming up, and it’s been a bit of a slap in the face when it comes to perspective.

Nearly five years ago now, I found a lump in my breast. That lump turned out to be breast cancer.

This year I’m coming up to my five-year scan, and anyone who’s been through cancer will understand what scan anxiety feels like. For me, it’s started a little earlier than usual.

Lately, every decision I’ve been making has had this quiet question sitting underneath it…
What if the test comes back and it’s back?

And it’s forced me to really stop and think about what actually matters.

When I was diagnosed, the clarity was instant.
Health. Family. Friends. Experiences. Fun.
Actually living life.

It was a huge wake-up call. And for a while, I genuinely tried to create better balance. But slowly, without even realising it, that effort fades. Work creeps in. Life gets busy. You tell yourself it’s just “a phase”.

One thing I do every year is scroll back through my camera roll and look for the moments that brought real joy. And when you notice there aren’t as many as there used to be, it’s a pretty clear sign that something’s out of balance.

On top of that, I’ve got my big 50th coming up this year. And it’s made me really want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to be healthy, fit, and present.

Work is one component of our life. It’s not who we are.
Yet so often we define ourselves by our job or our role, when that’s only a small fraction of who we actually are.

I’d much rather introduce myself to someone by talking about what I’m passionate about. My hobbies. The things that light me up. Getting to know each other beyond just “what do you do?”.

I’m lucky enough to enjoy my work, but it’s just one part of me. This year, the real focus is balance. Not just looking back at a couple of nice holidays and saying, “That was great”, but being able to look at every week, even most days and know there was something in there that brought joy.

So if you’re reading this and it feels familiar, take it as a little kick up the bum to create more balance in your own life.

For me, that means going back to where it all started, my love of health, fitness, and creating a life that actually feels good to live.

That’s my mission this year.

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If you’ve been struggling to get back into a routine — I get it 💛

Life’s been beyond busy lately (all good things, just a lot!), and honestly, my motivation to train has been zero.

What’s helped? Starting super small.

No pressure, no “big workout” — just showing up.

Today I went down to the gym, did a couple of supersets, listened to some music, and finished with Max’s favourite part — scratches and cuddles 🐶💖

Some days it’s just 5 minutes on the treadmill or a stretch, and that’s okay. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

So if you’re feeling stuck, start small. Be kind to yourself.
Just move a little — it all adds up ❤️

If you’ve really been struggling to get back into a routine, I just wanted to share a little tip today.

Life has been beyond busy lately, all amazing things, but still super busy! And honestly, having so much on my mind has made it really hard to feel motivated to go to the gym. As you probably know, motivation comes and goes… but lately, it’s been zero.

One thing that’s been helping me is starting really small. Not even thinking of it as a “workout” — just small steps.

For example, today I went down to the gym, did a couple of supersets, listened to some music, and finished with Max (his favourite part!) — lots of scratches and cuddles. 🐶

Some days I’ve honestly gone down, walked on the treadmill for five minutes, stretched a bit, and called it a day. But it’s about showing up and building that habit again. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

So if you’re really struggling — whether you haven’t trained in ages or life’s just overwhelming — start small and be kind to yourself. You don’t need to smash out a big workout. Just set a time, move your body a little, and keep building from there.

Bit by bit, that’s how the routine comes back ❤️

Being Nice to Myself… Sort Of 🤪

This morning I thought I’d be kind to myself and just do a little stretching in the gym. End of the week, feeling tired, and after a big day in the garden yesterday (and running the day before), I figured it would feel nice.

Oh, Jesus. What a torture session! 🤣 It was only 15 minutes, but it showed me just how much I need to stretch. Honestly, stretching has always been one of my weak points — I never do enough of it.

What I’ve realised is this: the “easy” stuff we put off (like stretching, recovery, slowing down) is usually what our bodies need the most. And I reckon some of my old bootcampers would benefit from this reminder too!

👉 Don’t underestimate the power of stretching. Even if it feels uncomfortable now, your body will thank you for it later 🥰.

I love holidays! It means I can train when I want and even better when I have the gym to myself! Some may wonder why I exercise on holidays? Because it makese FEEL great ❤️. Now off to the beach!