Healthy Yummies

Goodmorning All!

This morning for breakfast I decided to give myself a health kick and attempted to fill myself with something delicious but nutritious! 

Below I have shared a photo of a supplement - 'Vital Greens' that has been stored away in my pantry for months, hidden from any human contact...

 Due to one very bad experience with it I was determined to never try it again. 

For those who have tried it I'm sure you know what I mean, but for those who haven't (lucky you) it's a green powder that is created from 76 vital vitamins, minerals, super foods, antioxidants etc. AND it isn't that yummy... 

But today I gathered all my strength, courage and creativity and made myself a super smoothie! (pictured below also)

In my smoothie I put, 

About 3-4 large Strawberries cut up in small cubes, 2 full teaspoons of Vital Greens, low fat milk, a decent spoon full of ice-cream.. (hehe), about a tablespoon of black chia seeds, about 2-3 big spoons of low fat yoghurt and a squish of honey.. 

Wahlaa! 

Now, I was still very fearful of the outcome, BUT! Its not bad at all.. 

this little blog entry, was something that I have found to be useful to me in actually finding a great way to make yuck supplements taste great. So, thanks :)

I believe that you can use this recipe with other supplements etc. So go on now, there is no excuse :)

So stay FAB. 

Im out 

x

Beauty Bits (Skin Care)

Hey guys,

I am not to shy to confess that I suffer from acne, I have suffered from my acne since high school, It worsened around HSC time and has never got back to the way that it was before.

Im not one to complain of my skin, but it does bring me down and make me feel very insecure.

Im sure like many of you out there, I have tried most of the medicated skin care products, all the cleanser's on the shelf and a hand full of home remedies (I consider myself quiet the wizard, when it comes to creating home remedies).

However, 1 problem always existed... That was that nothing ever worked.

I had always been skeptical about facials as I heard that it just made you break out (those words being my biggest fear) so, I had always avoided the idea.

After speaking to the beautician she told me I was essentially doing everything wrong and told me of my neglect. It was a real shock, well not really, because my skin isn't great, but I wasn't expecting to hear that my skin was congested, dry (because I moisturise like nobodies business) and various other skin terms I hadn't heard.

Being a glass half empty type of person when It comes to my clear skin success. I had a closed mind to her comments but decided to invest in the products she recommended because honestly Im at my whits end.

I purchased the products from the brands EmerginC and Dermalogica

both of which i hadnt considered to that day, probably due to their price tag. But after using it for 2 weeks now I have to admnit that Im a fan.

I mean it hasn't essentially got rid of my acne completely, as that is something I have to deal with hormonely but the redness, dryness and irritation of the pimple and my skin itself has decreased. I have seen a change in the length of time the pimple takes to go and an effect on scarring. I have sensitive skin so i scar easy, but these products have decrease the aggression of the pimple.

I am happy to share them with you! :)

From left to right.

Exfoliator; EmerginC Micro-scrub; gentle skin refinisher

Cleanser; EmerginC Pomegranate Cleanser 

Toner; EmerginC Deglazing Toner 

Moisturiser; Dermalogica Active Moist 

I would highly recomment these products if you have dry but oily skin thats very acne prone. I would too recommend a visit to a trusted beautician, I went to SpaBar on Pitt St in the Sydney City. They were great. A beautician can actually educate you on what you actually need and specifically for you :)

Stay FAB everyone. 

I hope this helps :)

Healthy Yummies (Breakfast Edition)

Goodmorning/Goodafternoon dolls!

When living healthily a key factor in reaching success is to be sure that we get a healthy, nutritious & yummy breakfast (because lets face it, breakfast options can be quiet bland, and undesirable).

I can't exactly admit to eating breakfast religiously but I can say that I recognise a difference in the quality of my day when I do. 

Being Winter and having a increasingly busy lifestyle between tackling work, uni, family commitments and squashing in a social life (and being so very lazy...), I find it so hard at times to motivate myself to eat each morning.. (which is crazy because if you knew me, you would understand how much I can eat and how much I LOVE food) 

 I mean it takes forever to get ready and then before you know it I'm practically running down the street for the bus and on the verge of being fired. 

So... breakfast for me is a time risk.. haha..

But, I have come to realise all its benefits and so can you! And I can help...

Put away those bland and lifeless cereals that claim to be 99% fat and sugar free - because lets face it they aren't. Throw out those breakfast diet cookbooks!

I have some simple and easy breakfast ideas, that are yummy, satisfying and healthy. 

1. The simple Museli, Greek Yoghurt and Fresh Berry combination. (my breakfast this morning, pictured below). I know it doesn't seem as enticing as bacon and eggs but I find that greek yoghurt's bitterness and strawberry sweetness compliment each other and my stomach agrees. It easy and simple and goes down well.

2. A Spinach Omelette, I dont know what it is about eggs and spinach but they make me happy! I get so full and satisfied from this meal I'm not hungry for a long time and it fills you up with all this goodnes. 

It made Popeye strong and cartoons wouldn't lie to us, right... 

3. Salmon, Avocado, Philadelphia on Toast. This meal is quiet fancy. Salmon is full of "the good fats" which is always nice to see, Avocado is full of "good oils" and philadelphia is all natural and has 60% less fat then butter or margarine (I'm sold...) 

On an Ending Note, I find that mixing chia seeds with all my meals keeps me fuller for longer and eating a handful of almonds keeps me satisfied. Thats if you are hungry all the time and want to decrease your consumption, which is what I'm trying to achieve. Because my PT boyfriend recently told me that Consumption must balance out with our energy expenditure, which shocked me but if you trying to tone up and live healthy i found it a really assisting tip. 

Lately I have also been trying to drink a glass of water with lemon first thing in the morning to wake up my systems and flush me out (sort of like a mini morning detox). Ill let you know how it works out for me. 

I hope that was helpful, because I never knew breakfast could actually be interesting either until I gave it a go. 

So stay FAB my Ordinary people 

And Im Out. 

xxx

Winter Naughties!

Good Evening Follow Night Owls! 

Tonight I indulge on my favourite greek delicacy, haloumi cheese!  unlike other cheeses, haloumi isn't high in fat as most cheeses and a good source of protein.
Maybe not so good at 10pm however delicious at any time, day or night!
Recently, I went to the Hunter Valley with my boyfriend and we went cheese and wine tasting, I still side with haloumi cheese as being the best cheese ever!
During our adventure I discovered this delicious Rosemary and Garlic mustard, that joined my haloumi creation and created a party in my mouth! 

Yummmm. 

Fresh Faced Monday

Hey There!

The sun is out and the sky is so blue! Today is motivation in itself. For us ordinary people a day like today is so valued... even the sun is shining in Winter and So can You! 

Remember we are all fabulous although we are ordinary! 

Shine bright like the sun! Show the world something special you have to offer! 

So stay FAB my ordinary people

And Im Out. 

 

Winter Wants (Handbag Edition)

Hello My Lovelies,

Today whilst Handbag Shopping I came to realize that 1. Im way to PICKY (My Boyfriend can vouche for that) & 2. There are way too many bags out there to choose from. 

Below I have created for you a collection of all My Winter Wants (Handbag Edition) And Also done a little research and found similar styled bags to those us ordinary people wish we had mountains of! My favourite A-list brands would have to be Michael Kors & Marc Jacobs. Each collection ever released has such class and elegance in such simple design. But on a much affordable scale Colette by Colette Hayman have a huge selection of handbags to cater to all bag lover desires. When I walk in I walk out happy!

For me the Classic Tote is always a must have, It defines elegance and class and Is a very common style created through many brand interpretations. 

 1. Colette by Colette Hayman -  Melanie Buckle Tote AUD $29.98
2.  MICHAEL Michael Kors -  Hamilton Large Tote AUD $358.00  
3. Colette by Colette Hayman (Unknown Name Sorry...)
4. Marc Jacobs - Too Hot To Handle Small Top Handle AUD $428.00
5.  Colette by Colette Hayman -  Mile Turnlock Tote AUD $49.95   

Your Welcome :) 

So stay FAB my Ordinary people.  
And Im Out. 

p.s Did you know? That an average woman holds at least 1.3kg in her bag... I guess I am definately not considered an average woman, I carry a luggage worth around.

Oh Hello, Welcome to La Ordinary Vida!

 Hey Beautiful People,

I want to use this space to introduce myself to the world of blogging. I'm entirely new to this industry (if you wish to call it that) however, I have had an aspiring desire to connect with the outside world and express my interests in fashion/beauty and travel within media. While  providing you with my ordinary experiences of my life, my love and my family and give you tips on how i have coped and managed to survive this ordinary life! 

 

I believe although many of us are fortunate people, we do manage to stumble in our ordinary lives and come across hurdles we consider 'first world problems'. For a simple girl like me I find myself approaching quiet a few! Whether its finding the ideal skin care product to control my seemingly aggressive acne, finding the motivation to wake up and exercise or eat right to coping with uni pressures and problems within relationships. 

I have found it enriching to talk about and express my experiences to hopefully imprint on someones life and give them a channel to relate to! 

Sooo... Simply Im a 19 year old Commerce Student with a penchant for art, fashion/beauty and all things travel. I have lived as much as an ordinary person with experiences much like your own or much like those you will have. As an ordinary girl i wish to pass on ordinary tips on how to achieve that perfect summer to winter look, tackling that overdue essay, motivating oneself to get things done or start that healthy lifestyle. 

Being me i know what its like to not know whats around that corner, but I do know how you can tackle it head on. 

p.s. Did you know? That not being thirsty actually means your thirsty... Duh! Who would have thought Today I found out the hard way. It seems your body decides to shut its thirst mechanisms down when you actually need it the most... ha ha!

So Stay FAB my ordinary people! 

And Im Out 

Alicia :)