Inspired in June

June =  half way through the year = crazy!

This month hasn't been so much different to last in terms of its craziness although at least the whole birthday thing is somewhat now in the distance (not that I am wishing it away, just the pressure that accompanied it). I still have a few plans on horizon and achievements to be fulfilled but I'm putting myself under that little bit less pressure now.

It's been an 'up and down' month emotionally, I'm not sure why but I seem to keep beating myself up about at about a lot of things which is frustrating, so I think a little time out is in order. Some kind of meditation retreat may be on the cards, if any of you ever been on a retreat please let me know how it went for you?

So the biggest achievements this month?  Apart from my Tough Mudder (which I have already talked enough about!!) My other little achievement actually happened just last week when I gave my first official presentation in the corporate world to talk about plant based nutrition and healthy baking to a small office group as part of their 'wellness month'. I gave a cooking demo (this recipe if your are curious) and a little talk about me and my blog and then handed out plenty of tasters that I'd prepared just before I arrived. It went really well and I had such a buzz for ages afterwards... I love it when people are so inspired to try something new!

So, now here is June…the best bits! 

Just kinda loved these apples dancing about the bowl

Yet to be blogged...but you will love it! (yes it involved quinoa)

My first fresh figs

Birthday trip in London...beautiful sunlight.

Lovely new snacks to try... choc coated pumpkin was the best!

still on my London trip- no need of explanation ;-)

Vegan buffet cafe with the family- yum!

Experiment with sweet polenta

Yet to try it out but excited to do so!

Choc mint 'smoosh' bars... part of my Wholeplus collection

Setting up my Father's Day card

Twist on the original breakfast cookie using quinoa!!

Loving the coconut water.

First home grown pak choi

I was just in time for vegan pizza day with a sweet version.

Tough Mudder...just emerged from the ice swim

Tough Mudder... Just crossed the finish line!

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Inspired in May

May has now come and gone. Crazy. It's all been a bit much really.

Whilst this month should have been one of the most positive in my life so far, it's all felt somewhat overwhelming which has marred my ability to enjoy the moments in between…the moments that mean everything!

This month saw my 30th birthday and also saw the launch of my Wholeplus business… two huge milestones on my life. My birthday came and went in barely the blink of an eye as I felt so engulfed in being 'busy', so much so that I have yet to formally celebrate it with my family.

All experiences are there to be learnt from and built upon, and I had a wakeup call and a few moments of realisation in that time. My goals for the forthcoming year? To learn the art of relaxation, the ability to take time out, and the reasoning not to sweat the small stuff.  

All is good. Life is good and I have everything I could ever want at my finger tips…it's all in my control. 

Run with it! Catch me if you can...

See you in June!

love the pineapple peeler and spiraliser

lots of quinoa cookies

milestone reached

old photo albums...the day I was 

the melon cake was fun!

my first ever tofu and GF pizza at a vegan restaurant

lots of bowls like this!

experiments with almond paste... 3 ingredient cookies

julienning to the max!

lots of watermelon concoctions

watermelon coconut coolers

so cute...my cousins new puppy!

My dad's camera collection made me smile 

My first attempt at rice paper wraps....hmmm need practice!

Hot air ballon on a beautiful early morning run

Absolutely loving my oatmeal bakes at the moment!!

Ha ha- more photo album perusal...I always loved cameras!

Birthday girl!!

This month in pictures. You can follow my Instagram here! (i'd love to see you)

Inspired in April

Well, that was cheeky...May just snuck up on me without so much as a warning, I felt sure there was at least a week of April left!

Well it’s no all bad, actually not bad at all. May is an awesome month...not least because it’s my birthday in less that 2 weeks time! Also spring is here bringing with it blue skies and sunshine (if still pretty chilly) and last but not least also because this May looks set to pretty scary and exciting in equal measures with the launch of my new fitness product range.... and more intense Tough Mudder training.

What is the meaning of life if not scary and exciting?

The latest developments also means I’ve hit a little secret ultimatum I had set myself. Anyway, I will no doubt filling you in on all that very soon, but for now...here is my little Instagram inspired round up of April.

leaping on the beach...living life! 

Driving along the beach at sunset...bliss

beautiful views across the Welsh hills

Smoothie time...really getting into them now!

couldn't resist...they were on sale. 

pretty spoons...a present from my dad

more spoon (this time a present to myself)

Green stuff!

My new feet...getting Tough Mudder ready

blue skies 

A bowl of oatmeal...how on earth did this one sneak in ;-)

getting ready for the product launch.

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Inspired in March

I can't believe we've reached Easter already and the time of year the clocks move forward to 'summer time'...summer time, with all this snow? Crazy!!

This month has been another busy one. Developments have been moving forward since my last 'inspired' post and I had the taster evening launch of my new venture which was inspiring, motivating and terrifying in equal measures...now I simply need to reflect on my options and push forward during April. Exciting times!

I also visited the Vitality Show in London, which was another great opportunity to be inspired by th passions of others, learn about what's going of in the world of health and wellness and see all the new products and ventures being launched around us. I love being part of it all.

At the beginning of this year I had begun a gratitude diary. That has fallen a little by the wayside but I keen to begin noting down my thoughts of gratitude on a regular basis once again.

One entry from the beginning March included these thoughts of gratitude:

• choice
• ducks on a lake
• my warm fleece throw
• ugg boots as slippers
• the sweetness of dates

Here is my month of inspiration in pictures. What have you been inspired by this month?

mothers day breakfast

cauliflower rice

vegan feta cheese (recipe to come!)

breakfast sprinkles

energy bars!!

colourful spices

green smoothie with mint!

real raw cocoa beans

green smoothie props...my go to recipe

spring!