Sunday 28 August 2016

Not a baby anymore: Summer wardrobe

It seems we've reached that age in childhood with the Little One where clothes have become practical and utilitarian with more of a focus on not impeding movement rather than looking cute, quirky and pretty.

I can't lie i had a lot of fun dressing her when she was just a nugget in the cutest of get-ups. It was one of my favorite things getting to live out that fantasy of having a real life doll to dress up and show off.

Now it's all about running, jumping, swimming, cycling, hanging upside down on the monkey bars which means pretty dresses have mostly been relegated to special occasions or dress ups.

I started compiling her Summer Wardrobe List over the weekend and with the weather already turning and her complaining about being "too hot" plus a few items in her wardrobe getting shabby I felt I better get a wriggle on.

Country Road seem to be doing good things this season. They always seem to be on the money when it comes to childrenswear even if their womenswear leaves a lot to be desired!





T-shirts: Petit Bateau; Sweater: Witchery Kids; Denim Shorts: Country Road; Romper: Zimmermann; Navy Shorts: Witchery Kids; Bikini: Petit Bateau; Dress: Cotton On Kids; Glitter Espadrilles: Country Road; Canvas Slip-ons: Walnut Melbourne; Navy sandals: from Alex & Alexa; Trainers: Lacoste.


Saturday 27 August 2016

Boxing Diet

It's taken months of trial and error but i finally have my weekday diet down pat. This is what i eat on training days.

Breakfast:

Soy flat whites
Protein ball
Apple


Lunch (2 hours prior to training): 

1/2 cup oats soaked in milk, dried cranberries, dried apricots, kiwi fruit.
OR
1/2 bowl of Two:Bob's bircher muesli
Watermelon & pineapple juice
3 glasses of water

30 mins prior to training:

Gold standard pre-workout powder mixed in with 150ml water

45-1 hour boxing training

Post Training:

Protein ball
or
100gm Barossa Wagyu
1litre water

Dinner:

Green beans, steamed fish & cucumber and tomato salad.

Before bed:

100gm steak
Small roasted sweet potato.


On non-training days I omit the oats/bircher, pre-bed steak, and post training protein.

Sadly on the weekend I usually go out for dinner and all hell breaks loose. Need to get a grip on that though.

Starting soon i'll be incorporating a 5km run into my training days along with work on the heavy bag. Pre run i'll just be adding a banana to my diet and post heavy bag probably a protein shake or chocolate milk.