Is it really that time of year again??.. Apparently so!

Seriously, where do the bloody years go [insert shocked emoji].

So let's talk about our goals for 2017, I would love to read yours in the comment section.

A lot of things have changed over the course of this year, so I wanted to use last years goals to see how far we've come!

So they're a few things that I didn't quite achieve in my opinion, but for the most part I think it has been a very successful year! Another thing that happened this year, is we hit 1000 subscribers on Youtube, which was amazing!

So before I go onto my goals for 2017 I want to thank you all for your continued support with everything!

You're all amazing!

So the goals...

- Continue to grow my businesses (studio, photography etc).

- Enter a fitness competition.

- Move house.

- Do some travelling.

- Photograph more - various projects/ jobs.

- Stay Healthy

So I hope you guys have had an amazing 2016, I'll see you next year!

Stay safe & Happy New Year!

Love Eve xx

However, it's all worth it. Every single thing. The unspoken bond between horse & rider is something very special/ unique!

Love Eve xx

This topic might sound a little random & scary, however it's always great to stay openminded.

So the reason I tried acupuncture was due to my illness initially, but I do still go occasionally.

It actually didn't help with my illness much as it is an allergy not a sinus problem. However I do find it to be amazing if I'm suffering with severe headaches or stress.

So, if you don't know, acupuncture is when you have really small needles put lightly into your skin at various pressure points on the body. It is an alternative therapy which is used to treat a lot of different illnesses.

Now I know to some this must sound horrifying, but it's really not that back.

The first session is a little intense as you're body isn't used to it, so it releases a lot of adrenaline. This is kind of similar to how your body reacts when you have a tattoo.

However if you find the sessions to really work for you it's worth keeping up with it.

I personally don't mind the experience of having the needles put in or taken out. You can obviously feel them & sometimes if you move it can somewhat hurt (due to them being on pressure points), well it's more just discomfort. I'm not afraid of needles though, so that probably does help a bit. I do tend to close my eyes & focus on breathing during my sessions though, which is like adding meditation to it!

So if you are suffering with something, even if it's just stress, definitely look into having some acupuncture. It might just change your life!

Love Eve xx

Image from Google Images.

I'm really trying to get back in shape.

I'm really not happy with the way I look currently. Sooo..

I have been doing some workouts, focusing on body weight exercises done via the circuit training method. Body weight exercises are literally what they sound like, using your own body weight as resistance in your training. Circuit training is having different sub-sections to a workout, so one circuit to me is one type of exercise movement.

So onto the exercises in my workout

1. Squats/ Sumo squats (whichever you prefer).

2. Calf Raises.

3. Lunges.

4. Jump Squats.

5. Toe Touches.

Check out the video for exercise demos!

Love Eve xx

So my cardio is terrible!

Therefore one of my current aims is to improve it & get my resting heart rate down.

The way I intend to do this is by using a treadmill.

One because British weather is shit & two because running on the road is too hard on my shins.

So I thought why not share my treadmill routine with you guys.  By treadmill routine I mean the workout programme I intend to use to improve my cardio.


So the first thing I'm going to do, as I do with any work out, is to stretch out first. This is to reduce the risk of me pulling any muscles whilst doing my work out. This is a must before doing any exercise!
I do a few different stretches for both the legs & arms (you do move your arms when you run).


Now onto the workout!
Firstly, I start by walking at what I consider my average walking pace. I also like to have some incline, even if it's just level 1. I actually find it easier to run on an incline.
I then gradually increase the speed to a light jog, maintaining this pace for approximately 3 minutes (so after this point I am 5 minutes into the workout).

After this I then start my faster intervals. I like interval training as a whole, as it's not as tedious due to the changes of pace/ exercises (in this case pace). So by interval training I mean, running at a faster pace (about level 7.5 on my treadmill) for as long as I can or a set time limit then slow my pace, then repeat.
This is the whole principle of my treadmill workouts at the moment.

It's a great way to train as the short breaks (rest periods) allow you to recover to some degree, which means you can exercise for longer & push yourself further.
Don't over do it though & never push yourself too far to quickly!

So I hope this has helped some of you.
If you like these fitness posts, please comment below for more!

Stay Fit & Stay Happy!
Love Eve xx

So firstly, I'd advise going 'self-catering' as this way you can go to shops to find gluten free items & check any necessary packaging. I would also advise looking online for any registered gluten free restaurants around, so you know where you're safe.

Another key thing is learn or write down your requires if you're in a country that doesn't necessary speak English. Language barriers can be hard at the best of times!

Overall, don't ever let your dietary requirements stop you going on holiday or travelling!

It's possible, it just sometimes involves a little more pre-holiday prep.

Love Eve xx

So 2015 is coming to a close, so it's time to set some goals!

I had a look back at my 'New Years Thoughts' post from this time last year & I have to say I've achieve more in 2015 than I actually thought I had.

So much of my life has changed over the past year & it has to be the most challenging year I think I've ever faced for so many reasons.

So onto my goals:

So those are just a few things I'd like to focus on for 2016!

Let me know in the comments below what some of your goals are.

Have a happy new years guys!

Stay safe & have fun!

Love Eve xx

I like favourite posts like this, they're a great way to discover new content. Whether it's youtubers, bloggers whatever!

I've been gluten free for just under a year now so I thought it was about time I posted some tips for going gluten free.

I try to have bigger meals so that I stay fuller for longer, however sometimes I do find myself looking in the cupboards for a quick snack. So here's some of my favourite things to have when I'm feeling a bit peckish between meals:

1. Fruit

I try to get some of my five a day in when it comes to snacks, so picking up a piece of fruit is ideal. My favourite fruit to have are raspberries or strawberries, followed by bananas.

2. Corn Thins

Very similar to rice cracks/ thins apart from my nutritionist said I can't have rice, so I have to have the corn version instead. These do seem a little boring but you can put things on them like spreads or smoked salmon etc.

3. Kale Chips

These seem to be the 'it' thing at the moment, however for me they're just an alternative to crisps (chips if you're American). Most crisps contain gluten, but I sometimes miss the crunchy texture as a snack. This is where kale chips come in. Kale also has great health benefits.

4. Cupcakes

Now you're probably all thinking, doesn't that completely contradict the above items. Well I say we all deserve a treat or 'cheat' snack every now & again. This is my favourite thing to have, a cupcake. I recently found a local bakery that produce & buying in loads of gluten free items & these cupcakes are one of them. Honestly you wouldn't even know they're gluten free! They taste AMAZING!

Let me know your favourite gluten free snacks below, so I can try them too!

Check out the vide for some extra snacks!

Love Eve xx

By no means am I saying don't exercise, because the benefits can be amazing (when done properly & affectively). However I just find these days that I don't have the time to commit to the gym everyday.

In fact I don't really want to look quite as athletic as I used to want to.

However I do still have so much respect for anyone who achieves their body goals.

I personally feel for me a balance of work, fitness & fun is the lifestyle that suits me & my needs.
I still think fitness is super important, however at the moment some health issues I'm dealing with need sorting befire I set any intense work out schedules.

How do you guys feel about this trend?
Are you into it or do you feel like it adds to the many pressures women face today?

If you look at the photo above you might be able to see the over-pronation of my feet. Then see below how the trainers correct this.

I'm not sure if these specific trainers are still available but like I said above the Nike dynamic support range is great for this.

So why is it important to correct your natural foot pronation?

If you have a pretty neutral pronation is won't be much of a problem for you but for me the over-pronation of my feet affects my balance. So arch support allows me to feel more balanced.

I also notice if I'm exercising or walking for a long period without arch support my shins start hurt, this is because the over-pronation causes them to twist when pressure (my body weight) is put on them. Again arch support counter acts this.

If any of this sounds like your feet, you could possibly have over or under-pronated feet.

You can look online & do some more research to learn more or go see a podiatrist.
I would advise going to see a podiatrist anyway, as you'd be surprised what you can find out.

Love Eve xx

So we'll start with the top left.

This is the most recent photo, which shows the results of my favourite tanning product by Sun Goddess! I love this fake tan & I'm not really one for fake tanning, so that's saying something!

The second photo is of some band merch. My brother's band to be precise! The band is Everybody Looks Famous, you can check them out here. Even if you just like merch, it's always good to help out unsigned bands.

The photo on the top right is of me riding my horse.

I've being horse riding since the age of 7 & have owned my horse for 8 years. There is nothing more perfect to me than this right here! Horse riding is my little escape & I love it!

The photo on the bottom left is from a meal I had recently.

The restaurant is in The Mailbox Birmingham & is called Gas Street Social. It's quite a casual setting but equally quite fancy. I love the setting & the food. This photo is from the first time me & Reece (my partner) went but we have been back since.

The next photo is off a lovely golden bottle of prosecco & glasses. These were a birthday present for my 21st birthday last year. I included this photo as it was a great time & this was a lovely gift.

The last photo is of my camera (well one of them), to be exact my D7100. I love this camera, it's literally bae (sorry). I use this camera for photoshoots & for filming all of my youtube videos. It's also what I use to take my blog photos. It's just such an important 'tool' to me. I couldn't live without it!

Love Eve xx

Their products come in bottles & cans. I personally think this a great idea as premixed cans are a lot easier to take in your clutch bag to a friends house to get ready. The cans also only have 99 calories in them, which is awesome! They also only contain 1 unit of alcohol!

These would be perfect for someone who isn't that into drinking as with the cans you can barely tell they have alcohol in them!

These are my drink of choice right now. I have to say I prefer the cans as they're just easier to take around with you & I know how many units I'm having per can! You can pick up 2 cans for £3, which I think is a pretty good price compare to some of the other premixed cans on the market.

The bottles retail from £11.99 for a 50l bottle.

Check them out here!

Love Eve xx
In association with LBD.

We all have those moments when we really don't feel motivated.

Especially when it comes to getting up & going to the gym!

I find Instagram & Twitter to be a great apps to help motivate myself.

Check out the video below for some of my favourite Fitspo:

Love Eve xx

If you're anything like me you kind of feel a bit like all these youtubers are writing books for the sake of it. However I decided to buy this one by Fleur as it actually sounded like it had some useful content in it.

I have to say firstly I love the layout of this book, I feel like it appeals to a very varied age range (approx 14 years - 25 years). It's written in a formal informative way which I like, I'm definitely not one for fiction or over personal writing styles.

The book covers a variety of topics from beauty to lifestyle. Really I feel like there is a section for everybody in this book. There is a nice mixture of photographs & illustrations which again I like a lot. It's full of little nuggets of wisdom & tips that would normally slip your mind, I personally have found it quite helpful reading this book.
I think a younger audience probably would benefit more from reading this book, simply because there are a lot of things in the book to save them from 'learning things the hard way'.

The chapters in the book include: Beauty, Hair, Fashion, Travel, Health & Foundation, Life etc & Blogging.

So if any of those things interest you I would advise picking up this book!

Love Eve xx