However, this lifestyle came with it’s own unique set of challenges.

Training 6-7 days a week – sometimes 2-3 times a day.

Working anywhere from 3-7 nights a week.

This was while the kids were at school!  Meal prepping (oh goodness), plus cooking meals my family were happy to eat.

In January 2017, after 5 years of travelling the world, I finally decided it was time to find more balance in my life.

To not be that girl that was always bringing her own food to restaurants or avoiding a social life where food was involved.

Up to that point, my only holidays involved depleting my body for  competitions, post comp binging (and associated guilt) and flights home.

I decided there needs to be more to life, and I didn’t want this continuous mental struggle with food.

I found my relationship with food and exercise had become unhealthy and obsessive – to the point where I felt bad if i missed a training session or ate even one piece of chocolate.

Now I will train 3-4 times a week, walk my kids to school every day and enjoy flexible nutrition plans that allow me treats.

My whole perspective has changed, and my mind and body are healthier than ever.

I still use and recommend supplements, but these have also changed.

I use Australian made and owned supplements that have been clinically tested for health and effectiveness. My family do too.

I always need new avenues to explore, and new ways to express my creativity.

I’ve had a long running love affair with leggings – chances are, if you’ve met me somewhere, I’m wearing a pair of my favourites.

That’s why I started to design my own range. Hope you guys love them as much as I do!