12 Week Countdown - Hello Spring!

Hello Spring! That's right it's the 1st of September so officially its spring! (For those of you not currently living in little ol' New Zealand you will find it indeed is not spring in which case its whichever season it should be in your country).

Which also means 12 more weeks till summer and I can't wait! 12 weeks can fly by super fast so make sure you have a plan in place if your wanting that bikini bod by summer 

You may not want that bikini body, or the box gap thighs for summer - maybe your looking at losing some weight so you feel more confident. Or maybe you've fallen off the bandwagon a few to many times and need that extra boost of confidence to keep going and take the bull by the horns and finally make the commitment to stick to your training.

Imagine the amazing benefits you could gain in the mean time - A) A banging body (any body is banging - not just a 'skinny' one) B) It takes 4 weeks for you to begin noticing a change, 8 weeks for your friends and family and 12 weeks for the rest of the world - this 12 week countdown could be your challenge as well as your reward. C) Your eating habits/training habits will change over the next 12 weeks getting you into a flow where training and eating doesn't have to be hard and can be more of a project rather than a chore - not to mention Christmas isn't too far away after this 12 week countdown. D) If Christmas is only approximately 3 weeks after this 12 week countdown your body will already be in 'beast' mode and be able to jump back into training after your Christmas/New Years temptations - saying that it will also be easier to say 'no' to the naughty foods you once said 'yes' to.

Does anyone have a 12 week plan to get them ready for summer? If so what is it? And what are you doing to keep yourself motivated for the next 12 weeks?

Happier, healthier & fitter

Lots of love

Milly x

Time for some Smoothie Making!

Finally went and picked up my brand new blender from Noel Leeming and I cannot wait to get started on some smoothies and juices. Just so you know I bought this with my Fly Buys points so it literally cost me nothing - so make sure you check your points balance, you never know what you might be able to get.

Went fruit and vege shopping and grabbed all the essentials I wanted to make a large batch. I have bought in bulk so I can make a large batch to last me the week.

After all the chopping, peeling and shaking all about I ended up with this yummo bag of mixed fruit and veg ready for me to make smoothies. (Note: I have made this in bulk for a weeks worth of smoothies in a large snaplock bag however you may want to split up your week and therefore I would recommend splitting the mix amongst smaller sandwich snaplock bags) Its great for me to grab out in the morning as it is nice and cold and gives you a nice wake up call. Check out my recipe below for this amazing mix :)

In this lovely bag of fruit and veg amazingness is:

1 bunch of Kale

1/2 bunch of Celery

2 large Mangoes

6-8 medium sized Kiwifruit

6-8 medium sized Apples

6-8 medium sized Mandarin/Orange

I chopped and diced and peeled and chucked it all in this bag now to make my smoothie please see below:

Milly's Mix Up

1 & 1/2 cups of the fruit & veg from the bag

1 & 1/2 cups of coconut water (or another juice/water)

1 serving of the Clean, Lean, Protein Powder by Nuzest

1/2 cup of ice (optional)

Blend the crap out of this baby and then serve <3

I found this super yummy and it has all the goodness I need to get me through the day.

I'm thinking of trying a berry one tonight and I can't wait, I'm a huge berry fan! What are some of your fav smoothie mixes?

Lots of love,

Happier, Healthier & Fitter 

Milly x

Media Madness!!

My Facebook page is finally up and running! Click the picture above to be taken to Milly's Journey to Muscles Facebook page, don't forget to like so you can keep up to date with my journey, find new recipes, post tips or ask questions as well as keep an eye out for prizes.

You can also follow my Pinterest board specifically created for Milly's Journey to Muscles here: Click Me!

Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest so you can see recipes, workouts, motivational quotes etc

Also Tumblr guys (I'm everywhere haha) Click Here for Tumblr

I can't wait to get my Facebook page booming! So don't forget to like, share and comment on my page. I would love to answer any questions you may have or any tips you can provide me with would be amazing.

Get fit, healthy and happy! x

Lots of Love Milly xx

Im in love with this....

UFC Refresh Coconut Water is so good! I have tried other coconut waters previously and this is by far my fav so far.

I know many people drink this for the health benefits or the essential nutrients but can I just mention how amazing it tastes.! The added benefit of knowing its good for you too just makes it even better

Over the past few years coconut water has become a 'thing' just check out the graph below to have a look at sales of Coconut Water for the last 10 years.

I decided to do some more digging to see what I can find out about coconut water as I have heard of its benefits and then came across this article about Coconut Water being no better for you than water?

Click the article below to have a read

There's Bad News for People Who Swear by Coconut Water - Click Here

What are your opinions do you believe that Coconut Water is better for you and helps retain the essential nutrients you require or is it really just as good for you as water?

I love the taste of coconut water and the supposed benefits, if anyone has any opinions or thoughts let me know. I would just like to see where everyone sits on it and whether or not it is beneficial for me to continue drinking these.

Stay tuned for more

Lots of love Milly x

My 14 Day Tea Tox?!

My 14 day teatox :) Going to start this baby on Monday! Skinny Tea Time can't wait to start tomorrow! Come at me!!

I got this from www.skinnyteatime.com it's free shipping their awesome site makes sure you get all the info you need including meal plans and fitness regimes to follow while doing the detox. 

Stay tuned for an update.

Lots of love,

Milly xx

My Journey Begins..

I've decided to start this blog to keep track of my progress from getting from where I was to where I am now and I where I plan on moving forward to. I will keep you updated with the different fads I try, exercise regimes, eating plans, tea tox's etc. 

My plan is to get the fit body physique with muscles, yet not overly muscly because I'm sorry but this is not sexy >> 

Yet I am drawing inspiration from people such as Jen Selter, Kayla Itsines,  Dana McDonald and Erin Stern.

These are all ladies who in my opinion follow a healthy lifestyle while still obtaining and maintaining their bodies. This is where I'm headed. 

Jen Selter - there is no denying she is a babe and that ass! But her page is more than just about her having the most instagrammed ass. She also has fitness tips, healthy eating, and promotes living a healthy lifestyle.

 Dana McDonald & Erin Stern

Kayla Itsines (Fellow Australasian here)

So who is your motivation? Do you have pictures of where you want to get or who you aim to get like? Post them up here and share your journey with me.

This is my motivation, dont forget to follow along my journey as I post more about it. Get fit, healthy and happy! x

Lots of Love Milly xx

To check out my new website see www.missmillyxx.com

My Two Year Journey - Lost 30 Kilos!!!

14/07/2014

This time two years ago I was uploading my 21st birthday pictures, we had all gone as mythological gods’ and goddesses and of course I went as Aphrodite (Goddess of Love). I had such an amazing time with my family and friends but upon looking through my pictures I realised I was really unhappy with the weight I had gained and decided it was about time I started making better choices and losing some weight.

I had people tell me I needed to lose weight in order to be a better gf (as if my weight had anything to do with being a gf but okay!), to get a better job, to wear nicer clothes. I was told it all. I want to make sure that it is known that I did this for ME and for no one else or their benefits at all. For those who are making the same changes or is thinking of making changes make sure you do it for yourself and no-one else or their opinions.

I’m not saying it is for everyone but I really have noticed a positive difference in my life now than I did two years ago. Two years later, thirty kilo’s lighter, two dress sizes smaller and I feel healthier, happier and better for it. ♥