Thursday 27 April 2017

We Need To Stop Bashing Each Other.

*I must state this has not happened to me personally, but I keep seeing it happen and it's starting to rub me the wrong way*

Leave people alone!

I'd like to say I am active on social media, especially my Instagram more so than anything else and I post frequent/daily posts, food posts, motivational pictures and sweaty post workout selfies and thankfully I haven't come across as much hate as some other people who I follow, who are on similar journeys and who are amazing, and I've began to notice that a lot of the time it's other fitness/weightloss people who are throwing the same shit as the people who throw it but are sitting on their asses. So naturally I am confused by this, I thought everyone was in it together, I thought I'd see encouragement and praise and a lot of the time I do but about 5% of the time I'm seeing hate and it's really starting to piss me off. (excuse my French) 

If you LIFT, who are YOU to tell someone who doesn't, they're not going to achieve their goal?

If you do solely CARDIO, who are YOU to tell someone who lifts, 'ah you're never going to lose weight, you'll just bulk up and look like a man'

UNLESS WHAT SOMEONE ELSE IS DOING IS PHYSICALLY HARMING YOU, OR KEEPING YOU UP AT NIGHT AND YOU'RE LOSING SLEEP, AND YOU JUST CAN'T GO ON ANYMORE - KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

Unless you are someones doctor, nutritionist or mother, you have no right in your little self to give advice, or tell someone they're not doing something right, just because it's not what you're doing. 

and one more small thing

There are some big women out there who are spreading the body positive message in saying, no matter what size you are, you are beautiful and I TOTALLY SUPPORT that message, but please don't come to me and tell me it's a shame I AM not embracing my body as it is.

Let me just say one thing, my body is mine and at this moment of time it is the heaviest it has EVER been in my whole entire 25 years of existence and I DON'T accept this weight. I accepted that this was where my body went at this certain time but I will not accept that this is where my body will always be in the future. So don't tell me it's a shame, don't shame me for not accepting my body how it is now, that's my problem one I'm tackling.

I feel like weightloss and fitness is seen as a religion to some people and some people like to thrust their way on to others, well guess what, it's not religion it's a lifestyle choice and change and if I'm happy if anyone is happy with how they're doing it. LEAVE THEM ALONE.

As always peace and love. X

Sunday 16 April 2017

My Playlists for Anytime and Everywhere.

Now we all have those songs that fit any occasion, right? it's not just me. I'm pro list, I love a list, making them makes me happy. I'm weird don't judge. Haha. One of my favourite lists to make are playlists and currently I have 4 playlists in my life and they are titled as such.

Songs To Sweat To

Bath Tunes

Driving Music 

Running

They are not very creative, I my lack in creating titles for things, but that stops at creating titles. So I have my workout playlist, my bath playlist, music you need to be listening to whilst in the car and my running music. Workout and running to me are two totally different things so both need different music.

I thought it would be fun to share with you guys my top 5 favourite songs from each playlist with a little why to why they are there. 

Songs To Sweat To

Labrinth - Earthquake ft. Tinie Tempah 

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk 
 Now tell me how this song wouldn't get you pumped up to push yourself a little more.

Ariana Grande - Into You
My workout playlist wouldn't be right without this lady, also I seem to start clicking my fingers and start to dance between reps listening to this song.

Flo-Rida - Club Can't Handle Me
Well just because....

Imagine Dragons ft. Wiz Khalifa, Lil' Wayne and more
This song comes on during those last moments of my workout where my legs and arms are starting to shake, when the sweat is falling off me when I want to quit, this song comes on and I think yes I can do this, the pain is nothing. COME AT ME! That's the mentality this song gives me.

Bath Tunes

Now don't laugh but my bathroom has great acoustics fit for one musician, the one and only Celine Dion, now you didn't see that coming, but listening to this goddess whilst soaking my troubles away is the best thing ever and the five songs that are my favourite are.

It's All Coming Back To Me Now

My Heart Will Go On

Taking Chance

Tell Him w/ Barbra Streisand

Because You Loved Me

You can judge me now if you want, I'll understand. Haha.

Driving Music

This playlist only continues great music you can sing a long to loudly in the car, act like a gangsta in your car and really rock out in the car.

Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer

Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

R. Kelly - Ignition
If I'm on a long driving journey this song would be missed if not played.

Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
You can't be in a car without this being played.

Usher - Yeah
You know the Ludacris part is designated to the one in the passenger seat. que ME.

Running

I have a few songs for this playlist that I believe should be on every running playlist.

Darude - Sandstorm
I believe if this isn't on your running playlist then YOU ARE NOT RUNNING.

N-Trance - Set You Free

Jonas Blue - Perfect Strangers

The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming
I honestly feel like I'm about to bust a move when this song comes on mid run. Haha.

Christina Aguilera - Dirty
This song also makes me want to bust a move or two when I hear coming through my headphones.

There they are, my top five favourite songs from each one of my playlists. I love music and it is a huge part of my life, I couldn't imagine life without music.
Do you have some favourite songs from your playlists that you look forward to hearing when you hit that shuffle button? Let me know in the comments below?

x

Thursday 13 April 2017

Vogue 73 Questions Tag

I was tagged by the lovely Katie and I've had so much fun answering these questions.

1. What's your favourite movie?

This one is easy - Rocky II

2. Favourite Movie in the past five years?

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & 2. I saw both movies in the cinema and I loved them.

3. Favourite Hitchcock film?

Rear Window - I love this movie.

4. A book you plan on reading?

I don't plan to read books, I buy them I read them. Simples.

5. A book that you read at school that positively shaped you?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It was the first book I'd ever read, the teachers thought it would be too much for me and even spoke to my mum about it. I think reading that and loving it shaped me into the book worm I am today.

6. Favourite TV show that's currently on?

Supernatural. I have been a fan from the beginning. I love that show.

7. On a scale of one to ten, how excited are you about life right now?

I would say a 9, a 10 would be if I won the lottery. Hahahahaha!

8. iPhone or Android? 

Android

9. Twitter or Instagram?

I love my Twitter but I'm more active on my Instagram.

10. Who should everyone be FOLLOWING right now?

EVERYONE. Everyone should be following everyone. Supporting everyone. Bringing up everyone, am I drunk writing this? YEs, follow EVERYONE! except the perves don't follow those.

11. What's your favourite food?

This shouldn't even be a question, it should just be PIZZA, Pizza all the time. Pizza is my answer. Hahaha

12. Least favourite food?

Baked Beans. That shizz is rant, I can't even stand the smell. Haha.

13. What do you love on your pizza?

 Pepperoni and cheese lots of cheese. 

14. Favourite Drink?

Jack Daniels and Coke. The drink that is helping me answer these questions actually. Hahaha.

15. Favourite Dessert?

Apple Crumble and Custard. Particularly the one my mother-in-law makes. 

16. Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate?

Does it matter, I love all chocolate.

17. Coffee or Tea?

I would choose Coffee.

18. What's the hardest thing about being a mum?

It's seeing your children ill or in pain and not being able to do anything about it. You can give them medicine but really all you want to do is what the big guy in The Green Mile does and take away all the pain yourself.

19. What's your favourite band?

Avenged Sevenfold. Have seen them in concert once and once at a signing where M.Shadows hugged me and I nearly passed out.

20. Favourite Solo Artist?

Lana Del Rey. She is an Angel.

21. Favourite Song?

This is hard, I have so many. ABBA - The Winner Takes it All. Faith Evans - There You'll Be. Come What May from Moulin Rouge. Everything from David Bowie, Queen and pretty much every thing made in the 80's Haha.

22. If you could sing a duet with anyone, who would it be?

Celine Dion. 

23. If you could master one instrument, what would it be?

Piano.

24. If you had a tattoo, where would it be?

I actually have 3, I have one on each bicep and one above my wrist.

25. To be or not to be?

To be

26. Dogs or Cats?

I love dogs but I couldn't have one so I'll choose cats. 

27. Bird-watching or Whale-watching?

Whale-watching.

28. Best gift you've ever received?

The gift to create life. Yep that one! Oh wait also what my mama did by giving me life, I'll throw that in here also. Haha

29. Best gift you've ever given?

Myself. HAhahaha no I joke, I don't know I'm poor all my gifts are shizz hahaha, urm anything I've hand made for anyone, handmade stuff I think is super special. 

30. Last gift you gave a friend?

Did I mention I'm poor. Hahahahah no I'm joking, urmmmm. I think it was something handmade with her name on it. I've been drinking my memory is a bit fuzzy right now.

31. What's your favourite board game?

Monopoly. SHOW ME THE MONEY!

32. What's your favourite country to visit?

I've only ever been to France, it's too early in my travelling days to answer this but I do love France.

33. What's the last country you visited?

France

34. What country do you wish to visit?

Besides all of them. Italy. That's top on my list.

35. What's your favourite colour?

Coral

36. Least favourite colour?

Pink

37. Diamonds or Pearls?

Diamonds please......

38. Heels or flats?

 Flats.

39. Pilates or Yoga?

Yoga

40. Jogging or Swimming?

Swimming

41. Best way to de-stress? 

I'm sorry I do not know what this de-stress thing is? Hahaha. Closing my eyes with my headphones in listening to a playlist of killer tunes.

42. If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Invisibility. 

43. What's the weirdest word in the English Language?

Throbbing - It's just weird.

44. What's your favourite flower?

Roses

45. When was the last time you cried?

Yesterday, I was reading a really great book and the ending took me by complete surprise and I was crying happy tears.

46. Do you like your handwriting?

Yes I do.

47. Do you bake?

Why yes I do.

48. What is your least favourite thing about yourself?

My ability to become addicted to something.

49. What is your most favourite thing about yourself?

My creativity, I think. 

50. Who do you miss the most?

My mama, she live about 300 miles away.

51. What are you listening to right now?

The Good Dinosaur right now and my two children having a blowing raspberry competition.

52. Favourite smell?

I want to say Jack Daniels, but that might make me sound a tad alcoholic hahaha but MINT. Amazing smell especially if it's mixed with chocolate.

53. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

My nan.

54. Who was the last person you sent a text to?

I think it was my mum.

55. A sport you wish you could play?

Rugby

56. Hair colour?

Natural Blonde, am still blonde.

57. Eye colour?

Blue

58. Scary film or Happy ending?

Happy ending.

59. Favourite Season?

Summer

60. Three people alive or dead, that would like to have dinner with?

Elvis Presley, David Bowie and Lana Del Rey

61. Hugs or Kisses?

Hugs

62. Rolling Stones or The Beatles?

The Beatles.

63. Where were you born?

Essex

64. What is the farthest you've been from home? 

France

65. Sweet or Savoury?

Sweet 

66. Lipstick or Lipgloss?

Neither

67. What book have you read again and again?

Little Women. I used to read it every Christmas 

68. Favourite bedtime story?

Winnie the Pooh

69. What would be the title of your autobiography?

Well what can I say

70. Favourite sound?

Bagpipes. I love bagpipes.

71. Favourite animal?

The Lion

72. Who is your girl crush?

Can this be a list. Right now it's Kate McKinnon.

73. Last photo you took?

My mini book haul.





















I'm not going to tag anyone mainly because I think everyone I follow has actually done this already, but I encourage anyone that hasn't done to do it. It has been so much fun answering these questions, I was sad that they stopped at 73.

Peace and Love. x