Harold MacMillan on Success has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/harold-macmillan-on-success/

Harold MacMillan on Success

Cannes… has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/cannes/

Cannes…

Last month I was sent to Cannes on a business trip.

It was my first time visiting France and I was very fortunate my boss decided to send me. I was there to attend one of the biggest events in the broadcast industries calendar. Whilst I didn’t have very much time to get out and see the sights, Cannes is quite small anyway, I did have the chance to snap a few photos.

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This was the view from our stand. Gave me the chance to sneak in a little boat ‘window’ shopping as you do.

You couldn’t escape the advertising. Loved this one for Loli Rock though.

One thing Cannes doesn’t have a shortage of is high end designer stores. I’m not sure where I found the crystal skull but holy cow is it huge.

On the last day, I woke up extra early to watch the sun rise on the beach. Gave me a great chance to be still and reflect.

Katharine Graham on Mistakes has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/katharine-graham-on-mistakes/

Katharine Graham on Mistakes

Weekly Links #3 has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/weekly-links-3/

Weekly Links #3

Nutrition

The Greatist (an awesome website you should totally follow) have a great article on going Paleo/the caveman diet. Part of my goal to become incredibly fit and healthy means an overhaul of my diet and frankly poor eating habits. I’ve just begun following the Whole 30 Plan (which I will post about once I complete the first week) which is essentially a guide to going Paleo meaning reverting to the way our ancestors used to eat. Plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein tossing out the simple carbs, processed foods and all round junk {LINK}.

Fitness

New to the daunting world of fitness? FitSugar have a great article on mastering the basic, essential moves when starting a strength-training routine {LINK}.

Beauty

One of my favourite MUA’s, Karla Powell unveiled some of the edited images from her recent pop art inspired photo shoot. The results are amazing, check it out {LINK}

Art

This is officially the most amazing chandelier I have ever seen in my whole, entire life. The simple flick of a switch and you instantly have a wonderfully creepy forest in your own room! NEED! {LINK}.

Disney

Oh Disney, you do light my fire. Here are 13 things you are NEVER too old for, and I wholeheartedly agree with every single one {LINK}.

Love, Peace & Happiness

We’ve all experienced tough times, when we find ourselves in dreary situations, it’s not always easy to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Two of my favourite happiness ‘gurus’ Marc and Angel posted some tips on how to find peace of mind in during tough times {LINK}.

Business

MBA Online recently published a fascinating 3-part series on work ethic around the world. Since I work in an industry that requires me to develop relationships with clients around the world, this is definitely an interesting read. The series kicks off with Latin America and travels to Europe ending at Asia {LINK}.

Winston Churchill on Success has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/winston-churchill-on-success/

Winston Churchill on Success

Jim Rohn on Making a Fortune has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/jim-rohn-on-making-a-fortune/

Jim Rohn on Making a Fortune

Abraham Lincoln on Success has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/abraham-lincoln-on-success/

Abraham Lincoln on Success

V.O.T.W: CrossFit - Beauty in Strength has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/v-o-t-w-crossfit-beauty-in-strength/

V.O.T.W: CrossFit - Beauty in Strength

Yesterday I posted a few videos featuring some amazing CrossFit ladies. I’ll likely be posting about CrossFit often in the coming weeks as I take my first class tomorrow.

There seems to be a shift amongst many women in their perceptions of beauty, collectively we’re redefining what makes a woman beautiful. Fortunately this is moving towards something healthier, strong really is the new ‘skinny’.

On my own journey to lose the excess weight and get into the best shape of my life, my own perception of beauty has drastically changed. My goals have changed and what I thought I once wanted I now know were never truly my thoughts, my beliefs…everything has changed.

This is why I’m taking myself to the next level. A place where I’m going to really push myself both physically and mentally. I fully accept and embrace the challenges that CrossFit brings.

Enough of my rambling. I love this weeks V.O.T.W. 4 female CrossFitters discuss their perceptions of beauty and what CrossFit has done for them. Plus there are clips of them in action lifting heavy stuff.

Have a great week and get your beast on ladies (and gents)!

E.

Beast Mode Sundays #3 - Crossfit Chicks has been published on http://underlandluxe.com/2013/05/beast-mode-sundays-3-crossfit-chicks/

Beast Mode Sundays #3 - Crossfit Chicks

So I started a Fitness & Nutrition series on the blog and I have a slew of articles coming your way. I didn’t have a suitable name for a series but I’ve decided to go ahead and title it ‘Beast Mode Sundays’. The objective, getting healthy through clean eating and good nutrition plus achieving the body you’ve always dreamed of by working your backside off.

Over the last year, my perception of beauty has drastically changed. I’ve been overweight most of my life and last year made the decision that enough was enough. This year I got serious about my health and overall fitness and it’s paid off so far. 13kg later I’m getting ready to embark on a whole new chapter of my fitness journey.

I don’t want to just lose a little weight (although I still have plenty to go), I don’t want to just tone up for summer…I want to get in the best shape of my life which means minimising my body fat, building some serious muscle (not bulking up) and most importantly getting strong.

I need to clarify that I’m no expert on the topics of nutrition and exercise, I can only share my experiences and the things that have worked for me

I hope you’ll enjoy this series and find something that will help or encourage you to clean up your eating and improve your physical fitness.

Articles will resume next week Sunday but in the mean time, please enjoy the following videos of some crazy hot and super fit CrossFit chicks. I’ll be starting CrossFit this week in fact, more on that next week should I survive!

In the mean time, have a wonderful week!

E.