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Mondays call for ice cream 🥰 @grassfedplantbased @ishouldcocoicecream #vegan #sevegan #whatveganseat #ishouldcocoicecream #grassfed #brisbane #queensland #australia (at Brisbane Vegan Markets) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0N55ounuv0/?igshid=7rvtd1xftu1r

#vegan #sevegan #whatveganseat #ishouldcocoicecream #grassfed #brisbane #queensland #australia

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Motivation | Body Positive Look, I may not be in the best shape of my life and definitely don’t have the #rockhard body I’ve *always* wanted, but I am so grateful for my body. I’ve dragged her through horrible diets, car accidents, neglect, malnourish, overstimulation and abuse - and she still shows up, she’s still standing. It’s incredible what our bodies are capable of doing. Wherever you are in your fitness journey- even if you’re not on a fitness journey - I hope you take some time today (and every day going forward) to salute the body you have today, because you never know what tomorrow brings (or takes away). #bodypositive #whatthatbodydo #ablebody #lovethyself #progressnotperfection https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxMddCnMre/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uegp3ojf6ygl

#rockhard #bodypositive #whatthatbodydo #ablebody #lovethyself #progressnotperfection

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Searching for Queensland’s #bestvegancheeseburger | Grill’d Venue: Grill’d, Eagle Street (Brisbane) Item: Beyond Simply Grill’d Cost : $13 Rating: 🍔🍔🍔 (out of 5) Beyond meat plant based pattie with salad, relish & herbed mayo. Disclaimer: with all their “Beyond Meat” menu options, you MUST specify vegan as they do have aioli and bacon on some of their Beyond Meat burgers (go figure 🤷🏽‍♀️). Verdict: I’m a fan of the Beyond Meat burger (had as many as I could at A&W during my last visit back to Canada), so I very excited when Grill’d started to offer these. Not going to lie, a little disappointed- I’m not sure what the deal is with burger joints not wanting to slightly toast their burger buns or if stale buns are just a thing 🤷🏽‍♀️ .. could’ve been a real winner. For that reason, At $13, I give this burger a 3/5. #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #grill’d #beyondmeat #plantbased #veganfoodreview #whatveganseat #foodblog #blogger https://www.instagram.com/p/BvsDpbQnSmZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ssg22jtwn6zt

#bestvegancheeseburger #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #grill #beyondmeat #plantbased #veganfoodreview #whatveganseat #foodblog #blogger

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Conditioning | KB workout When your #pupper doesn’t think your squat is low enough... and is so disinterested in your workout, they leave... such support. Much wow. Todays KB workout: Warmup using @kinconsulting bands 👌🏽 One Round: 1. Kettlebell Squat + Reverse Lunge 2. Kettlebell Burpee + Shoulder Press 3. Kettlebell Push Ups 4. Kettlebell Static Lunge + Row 5. Kettlebell Goblet Squat 6. Kettlebell Sumo Squat + Curl 10 rounds; rep scheme: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Finisher: 100 KB swings 👌🏽 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvsB3C1nuXG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p15ho4ui6b91

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KB Challenge | Before Super hesitant to post this... but accountability, right? Starting 100KB swings a day. This is the before (technically after the swings, when I’m collapsed on the floor...but ya know). Didn’t take note of the time it took; just wanted to get through the swings (without whacking Ally in the process 🤦🏽‍♀️) Inspired by @lauri8334 who, at one stage, was doing 1000 swings a day and noticed significant changes in her core. My core has always been a weaker area.. so here’s a step towards improving that. #bodypositive #vegan #plantbased #kettlebellworkout #postworkout #coreworkout #abs https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNNbuyHaj0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uhdexd7jlevz

#bodypositive #vegan #plantbased #kettlebellworkout #postworkout #coreworkout #abs

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Spotlight | You Came Again Goodness me, if the cheeky name doesn’t make you smile, the staff, service, drinks and food definitely will. We got the cauliflower and pulled jackfruit sliders. The cauliflower was definitely the star.. and the gin special, oh lordy, it went down quicker than.. 😏 There’s plenty of seating and the menus are cleverly designed. I actually can’t wait to go back 👌🏽 Thank you for having us @youcameagainvegantapas , can’t wait to erm.. come again 😇 xx #whatveganseat #westendvegan #brisbanevegans #vegantapas #veganeats #plantbased #friends #community #innuendo (at You Came Again - Vegan Tapas Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7MdfhAuoY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gj99yt7f6g3c

#whatveganseat #westendvegan #brisbanevegans #vegantapas #veganeats #plantbased #friends #community #innuendo

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Food | platter A break from the burgers for a minute... this #vegan platter from the weekend was as creative as I could get ☺️ What you could use: 2-3 dips or spreads (I used hummus and beetroot hummus) Bread/crackers (I used wholemeal French and pepper wafer crackers) Marinated olives Marinated/grilled veggies Fruit (I used Grapes; red and white) Berries (I used raspberries and blueberries) Mixed nuts Optional- Dried fruit, dark chocolate, fresh vegetables- carrot, cucumber, etc. Directions: 1. Place your dips on the board; they’ll be your anchors. ⚓️ 2. Swirl bread or crackers around the dips/spreads. 3. Start layering and adding ingredients. Things like marinated olives, grilled veggies, etc. can go into smaller bowls. Fruits and nuts can go directly on the board. 4. Try to cover all the board space 5. Top with some dark chocolate (mine never made it to the board). 6. Enjoy! What’s a must have on your #veganplatter? https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuCFDPnGVQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ruofrjzyvi85

#vegan #veganplatter

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Training | Investments Hopping around during a little tabata circuit. What’s your favours workout when you’re in a time crunch? https://www.instagram.com/p/ButPZtJnlLT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qxd2ldx7hzv8

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Recovery | compression The difference these pants make is undeniable. If you’re in the Fraser Valley/BC, I urge you to go see @kinkrish at @kin.consulting for a session. If you’re in Queensland, hit me up, I’ll sort you out ! 👌🏽 #compression #recovery #rehab #vericoseveins #circulation #lymphaticdrainage #pressure #kinkrish #kinsulting (at Gold Coast, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuowX-nnsFy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bx8aex03z7wj

#compression #recovery #rehab #vericoseveins #circulation #lymphaticdrainage #pressure #kinkrish #kinsulting

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Searching for Queensland’s #bestvegancheeseburger | Netherworld Venue: Netherworld, Fortitude Valley Item: Burgatory Cost : $15 Rating: 🍔🍔🍔🍔 (out of 5) Cheeseburger w/ cheese, onion rings, pickles, American mustard, ketchup, lettuce & tomato. Verdict: this was a great burger! The bun to patty ratio was 👌🏽 . They used a traditional hamburger bun, the patty was huge, the pickle, mustard and ketchup ratio was well balanced. The addition of onion rings (which I was apprehensive about at first) was a good choice. Could’ve done without the lettuce though 🙃 NB: they have gluten free options (GFO), too ☺️ #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #tipplerstap #foodblog #blogger (at Netherworld) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumOV9fHz-I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cghfc1ybbiid

#bestvegancheeseburger #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #tipplerstap #foodblog #blogger

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Training | find the joy Sometimes you suck it up and go through the motions. Sometimes you need to rediscover the joy. #garagegym #homegym #donttrythisathome #himum #funnyvideos #homeworkout #core #abs #vegan https://www.instagram.com/p/BumLh9rnOJ1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6tt40epypbrt

#garagegym #homegym #donttrythisathome #himum #funnyvideos #homeworkout #core #abs #vegan

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Searching for Queensland’s #bestvegancheeseburger | Tipplers Tap Venue: Tippler’s Tap, South Brisbane Item: Vegan Cheeseburger Cost : $14 Rating: 🍔🍔🍔.5 (out of 5) A grilled, vegan ‘beef’ style patty on a sesame seed bun with vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup and American mustard. Verdict: Look, the patty was great, cheese was melty, mustard, ketchup and pickle flavours in full force, but it didn’t have that #dirtycheeseburger look, feel or taste. I think the choice of bun could make a difference. It was a bit too much bread in the bread to patty ratio. If you’re looking for a healthier-feel-good burger, this is a good option. I think I’m looking for something a little dirtier(?) 🤔 #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #tipplerstap #foodblog #blogger (at South Brisbane, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuhOneCHfGU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=443v76ks7mqf

#bestvegancheeseburger #dirtycheeseburger #queenslandsbestvegancheeseburger #brisbanevegan #goldcoastvegan #veganburger #vegancheeseburger #foodreview #tipplerstap #foodblog #blogger

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Training | Core Ok.. this is so much harder than it looks (but how cool does it look (when someone does it properly 😜)). I don’t think I’ve wrapped my thighs that tightly around anything 😂 .. also probably not the best idea after squats 🤔 #pleasedontfall #medicalert #plantbased #core #boxing #conditioning #vegan #crossfit #findian #indian #stability #garagegym #homegym #playtime https://www.instagram.com/p/BufGIXTnnI2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sxicxwyuesyz

#pleasedontfall #medicalert #plantbased #core #boxing #conditioning #vegan #crossfit #findian #indian #stability #garagegym #homegym #playtime

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Training | Core Playing with my new toy. Getting to the gym has been hard the last 2 week and the motivation to train at home has been low, too. I teeter between exercising self-compassion and forcing it, still trying to find that joy and balance. #noexcuses #dowhatyoucan #thendobetter #plantbased #motivation #trx #suspensionraining #core #garagegym #homegym #progressnotperfection https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRvEswnqI-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2ko7t8w1u82r

#noexcuses #dowhatyoucan #thendobetter #plantbased #motivation #trx #suspensionraining #core #garagegym #homegym #progressnotperfection

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Strength | Deadlifts Is it wise doing deadlifts when you’ll be spending the rest of your day sitting/observing a conference? 🤔 #garagegym #homeworkout #homegym #vegan #veganathlete #progressnotperfection #deadlifts #plantbased #crossfit #wod #strongwoman #meatfreeathlete https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJ8TzkHmCk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qd7ct4ff6pdr

#garagegym #homeworkout #homegym #vegan #veganathlete #progressnotperfection #deadlifts #plantbased #crossfit #wod #strongwoman #meatfreeathlete

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Nutrition | Digestion Sometimes I like something that my body doesn’t. Whether it’s because I’ve had too much (of a good thing), introduced new foods into my system, or changed eating habits (period of healthy followed by not-so-healthy or vice versa). When that happens, I increase water intake and take long, deep breaths (anxiety effects digestion). Hat tip to @kin.consulting and @kinkrish for that helpful hint 🙋🏽‍♀️ If that doesn’t work, I turn to probiotics or digestive enzymes 🙃 (swipe left so see the ones I use From @nutritionwarehouse !) #vegan #plantbased #nutrition #nutritionwarehouse #meatfree #probiotics #digestiveenzymes #healthygut #guthealth #balanceddiet #moderation https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHuJVXnOmw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vn7jkskjvx4w

#vegan #plantbased #nutrition #nutritionwarehouse #meatfree #probiotics #digestiveenzymes #healthygut #guthealth #balanceddiet #moderation

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Strength | Basics Pull-ups 👀 ... changing grip (overhand, underhand, distance apart, etc.) makes all the difference and activated different muscles. Being more conscious about your movements and thinking about the muscles being used helps 👍🏽 #pullups #strictpullups #gaintrain #strength #size #plantbased #meatfree #progressnotperfection #vegan #workout #garagegym #homegym https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHoslTH6a-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=516f1t9uxlo1

#pullups #strictpullups #gaintrain #strength #size #plantbased #meatfree #progressnotperfection #vegan #workout #garagegym #homegym