So if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter (if not, follow me here on Twitter and Instagram) you'll have noticed I've been really into fitness and health recently, and also in last week's blog post I talked about what I've been doing to stay fit/train - if you haven't had the chance to read that post, read it here!

The other day I was really hungry for something that was tasty but also healthy and I did some research and eventually I decided to make these - Banana and Oat Protein Pancakes. Now I'm sure there are loads of different or maybe the same recipes all over the Internet, but I thought I'd share with you what I did to make mine.

Equipment:
Blender
Frying Pan
Spatula

Ingredients:
Pancakes:
1 OR 2 bananas- you be the judge
Oats- I like to just guess, because life is too short to be perfect #preach
1 egg
Half a teaspoon of baking powder
Cinnamon - as much as you like, although you don't want to go overboard!
Toppings:
Strawberries
Honey
Chocolate Sauce

Step 1.) Blend the banana, oats, baking powder, egg and cinnamon together in a blender until it's a creamy consistency.

Step 2.) Heat up your frying pan and put some oil in it.

Step 3.) Spoon out some of the pancake mix and put it in the frying pan in circular shapes (well, you know what pancakes look like). The mix I made this morning was enough for 4 little pancakes, the perfect amount and they all fitted in the frying pan at once.

Step 4.) Flip them when they have started to go golden brown on one side. Keep doing this step until both sides look nice and golden!

Step 5.) Pile up the pancakes on a plate.

Step 6.) Drizzle some honey in between the layers of pancakes or just over the top if you like.

Step 7.) Cut up some strawberries and place them around the outside of the pancakes or on top!

Step 8.) Drizzle some chocolate sauce on for a bit of naughtiness.

Step 9.) Make yourself a beverage, maybe a cup of tea because every day should start with a brew.

Step 10.) Eat the pancakes and feel amazing!

So I hope you find this recipe useful. It's super easy and actually rather healthy because it contains lots of fruit! It's a much healthier alternative to normal pancakes and yet it tastes amazing. It's a fabulous breakfast to have before a big day or a big workout! So try it out and let me know how it goes!

Speak soon

Hello my lovelies

So I recently decided that I eventually want to run the London marathon. It's been a dream of mine since I was a little girl as I always wanted to be a runner. So I thought I'd start getting back into my fitness and start training. I hope to do it in the next couple of years, but it of course requires a lot of training. SO here goes, I thought I'd tell you what I've been doing in order to train and share some tips!

Morning Jogs - Find a nice route, somewhere that is visually pleasing as this helps motivate you. Also try and make the most of sunny days, as soon as you see the sun is out, go for a walk or jog. I did this over Easter break and did about 15 morning jogs over the period of 3 weeks. I also use my phone to listen to music - having my phone on me is not only good in case of an emergency, but also it means I can take some nice photos as I go of beautiful things!


Hire a bike - Plenty of places do this. I went to Pitsford reservoir and hired a bike two times, and cycled 14 miles each time, so that's 28 miles of cycling goodness! It's great for your leg muscles which will of course help for running. It was also a lovely thing to do and I got to enjoy the views!

Home workout - Download a fun fitness app or use YouTube to discover fitness tips and workouts that can be done from the comfort of your own home.

Walk the dog - My dog is so full of life and is a large Golden Retriever, so he is always after a walk or run. If you have a dog, use this as not only a great chance to walk your lovely doggy, but see it as an opportunity to get fit! He/She will love you for it too!

Gym classes - Classes are a great way to get in shape because they are fun and can be done with friends!

Gym workout - If you have a gym membership then make the most of it, don't waste the money that you've spent, get yourself down to the gym, put in your headphones and workout!

So that's what I've been doing to stay fit!

Speak soon

Hello my lovelies,

So I recently purchased a beautiful dress from Boutique of Molly. If you haven't heard of them you can check out their website here. They are a fashion line that brings the latest celebrity inspired looks for great prices.

The website is very welcoming and is easy to use - I know this is a weird thing to point out on a review, but often websites can be frustrating to use, and this wasn't, so for me that's always a bonus point!

After perusing what I might like to buy, I decided on a dress. I have Graduation and Grad Ball coming up and so I thought it could either be for that or for a nice evening in summer.

I went for the 'Rosa' Floral Plunge V Neck Bodycon Dress. I thought it was stunning and I rarely go for the colours in this and so thought it'd be great to try. It has a nice plunge v neck, as stated, but it isn't too much which is great because it doesn't feel too revealing, but still feels sexy.

The postage was great and it arrived the very next day. I was a bit skeptical of this because so often online stores promise this and often fail. But, nevertheless, there it was on my doorstep, my pink parcel - I think it's super cute that it was wrapped in pink!



I ordered a size 10. My body can be very difficult as I seem to have big thighs and a sizeable bottom shall we say, and I'm rather slim on the top, so sizing can be tricky. However this dress fitted me like a glove. I don't think I've ever found a dress that fits me THIS well! And it's so comfortable, it clings in all the right places and looks sexy yet classy! The perfect mix.The material is soft and also quite thick, which I really like because it'll give a little extra warmth for those chilly summer evenings. It also means that it isn't see-through!

I've always been a bit of a tom boy. Dresses look nice on me, but I often avoid wearing them and opt for shorts or jeans. However, after finding a dress that suited me so much, I feel more confident that I have a good body for it!

I would highly recommend Boutique of Molly and I can't wait to buy more from there gorgeous online store!

Please check it out!!
http://www.boutiqueofmolly.com/
'Rosa' Floral Plunge V Neck Bodycon Dress

Hello all, back for another beauty review, and this one is very in-keeping with Spring!

I got this in a set at Christmas actually and it's a really cute size, perfect for taking on holiday, which I have a lot of coming up!

It smells lovely, a very similar scent to the body lotion which you can read about here. It's part of the Peachy Keen range so it smells lovely and fruity and fresh, which is all you could want for Spring.

It has little exfoliating beads which are great for buffing and removing dead skin. As a big fan of fake tan as well, it's good to have a little product like this to help prep for a spray tan and help maintain a great, smooth looking glow.

This product isn't too expensive, and if you fancy treating yourself, then this is a lovely idea. I would use this product maybe twice a week, mostly because I have really dry skin, so it really helps keep my skin feeling smooth. It's not too rough on the skin either which is a key thing for me as sometimes it feels like you're rubbing a cheese grater over yourself (horrid image, sorry!) with some exfoliators!

Let me know if any of you have used this and tell me what you think!

Speak soon

So I promised you all I would write lots of blog posts over Easter break and have I done that? Have I ever... I'm so sorry, this has possibly been the busiest holiday I have ever had, and all for good reasons.

Let me update you.

I've been super motivated to get fit over the past couple of weeks and, I know, how many times do I say that, right? But this time feels more serious, I've gone jogging every morning giving myself the odd rest day where I don't run but I still walk Marvel at least twice a day, so not completely a rest day. I've also been on two bike rides of 14 miles each. I'm actually considering getting a bike as it is a fantastic way to stay healthy and enjoy the beautiful earth whilst doing so. These times I cycled around Pitsford Reservoir. In terms of jogging I usually stay local. I have also enjoyed a beautiful walk around Bradgate Park, the views were fantastic and they have gorgeous deer there.

I've been out and abouts with friends a lot too these hols, including a pizza, beer and movie night and a Mexican themed Come Dine With Me evening. It's honestly been so lovely and almost overwhelming to have so many nice things to do. I've also, of course, had lots of lovely family time, including a couple of Chinese takeaways (our favourite), a trip to Bella Italia and a lovely afternoon and lunch with my mum and Auntie to Heart Of The Shires - a lovely shopping village.

Whilst doing all of that stuff, I've been working hard on my dissertation, which if you recall, was the reason behind my lack of blogging recently.

*Stops for breath...*

Today, I am making some cute Easter cakes (yes, I know, too late.) and yes these will be the classic chocolate crispy cakes, but you can't go wrong with a bit of chocolate and cornflakes!

I am eager to hear what all of you have been getting up to recently, I've missed you all and I will be publishing a few posts this week to make up for everything!

Stay funky