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Our favourite finds from the world of health and fitness.
Looking to add a high-quality natural protein source into your daily nutrition, but can’t find quite the right fit? Crafted from high-quality, certified organic plant proteins and ancient grains and superfoods, bRaw Ultimate Plant Protein is worth a taste. It’ll naturally fuel your body, while being free of gluten, veganfriendly and fortified with digestive enzymes and amino acids. Did we mention it also tastes amazing? $34, braw.com.au
Supporting your nutrition before, during or after your workout no longer requires supplements, thanks to this tasty and convenient new product courtesy of Dum Dum. Their Isotonic Electrolyte Sports Fuel (in Lemon/ Magnesium, Forest Berrie/Vitamins and Cherry/Calcium flavours) as well as their Fitness, Vitamin, B.C.A.A and Collagen Waters, offer a crisp taste and provide a kick of energy when you need it most; be it during your busy work day or to fuel your workouts or endurance sport. Plus, they contain zero artificial sweeteners and sugar. $4.99, dumdumwater.com.au
Our 2020 crush is the sexy yet supportive mesh detail on this rock-inspired number by Iron Addiction. With removable padding, comfortable and supportive under-boob band, and soft fabric – plus a colour that screams summer – this sports bra is bound to turn heads in gyms nationwide. P.S. turn the crop over and you’ll find a cool slash design that makes it high fashion yet hip. For all the metalheads out there, this is the new activewear brand to watch. Editor tried and tested. $49.99, ironaddiction.com.au
Put your milk back in the fridge and ditch the icky postdairy feeling with Beforeyouspeak Creamer, the healthy alternative for your coffee, recipes, shakes and smoothies. With a hearty dose of heart-friendly fats and fibre, it’s perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low carb diet. Add the gut health benefits of the water-soluble acacia fibre, and your insides are going to be forever thankful. The Creamer contains zero gluten, is vegan-friendly, and comes in three subtle flavours: chocolate, vanilla, and coconut. $59.95, beforeyouspeakcoffee.com
Looking a bit ‘blah’ after too many Saturday night sav blancs? We have your undereye circle saviour with esmi’s Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum. Like a big drink of water for your cells, this skincare contains triple action Hyaluron, which increases hydration by 25 per cent within two hours for a plumper, brighter complexion. Their skin specialist team is also ultra-friendly, and can help you select the right products for your skin type – for free! Available online or you can find your nearest stockist using their website. $65, esmi.com.au
Summer is finally here and we are celebrating via EXYRA’s new genderneutral collection of polarised sunglasses with UVA/B and blue light protection. Yep, that’s right – they manage to protect your peepers from the rays of your laptop if you’re working outdoors, and the sun during your early arvo jog. And you’ll look good doing it, with six trendy styles to choose from. $98, exyra.com.au
Tully Humphrey
We can all learn a thing or two about kicking New Year goals from the 31-year-old star behind activewear brand TULLY LOU. In her relatively short lifetime, she’s not only managed to fulfil her childhood dream of creating a highfashion business with global reach, she’s also overcome a serious eating disorder and bout of depression, and lived to tell the tale. She sat down with the STRONG Australia team to talk about all of the lessons learnt and the resolutions she’s setting next.
CAREER SNAPSHOT I launched my activewear business seven years ago, with the aim of empowering women to live healthier and happier lives. My most memorable moment would be seeing my brand on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runway. As a little girl, I’d always dreamed of being a designer and having my clothing showcased in that way, but I never would have believed it would actually happen.
O N L I V I N G A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE As a teenager, I really struggled with body image and negative thoughts. I used to think that to be successful in life, you had to be ‘skinny’. These days, I like to move my body and eat super healthy to feed positivity and make myself feel powerful, fierce and strong. I find that when I align these aspects of my life, career opportunities come my way and I generally feel happier.
A DAY IN MY SHOES I always start my day with meditation and a workout, before checking emails and the Chinese social media/messaging service WECHAT, followed by Instagram. I will usually set out a to-do list for the day, followed by shooting or creating content for TULLY LOU, phone calls or Skype meetings with China, and creating designs for the new seasons. I unwind by watching Netflix or spending time with friends in the evening.
NEW YEAR FASHION PREDICTIONS Recycled fabrics will be huge in 2020.
M Y G R E A T E S T C H A L L E N G E I was diagnosed with anorexia and depression at 14 years of age and I needed to quit school to focus on my recovery. During my rehab, I found yoga and meditation and it honestly changed my life forever – finding mindfulness at such a young age is something I’m so grateful for. It was at least 10 years until I felt comfortable with myself and learnt the tools to change my thoughts, especially when I was feeling myself slip back into old eating habits and over-exercising.
FOOD PHILOSOPHY I stick to an 80/20 rule – 80 per cent wholefoods and 20 per cent ‘fun’ foods for pure enjoyment. I deprived myself for such a long time and was so unhappy, that I now believe in moderation.
T R A I N I N G I try to mix my training up as much as possible, as I get bored doing the same workouts all the time. I jump between highintensity interval training (HIIT), strength training, boxing, yoga and hot Pilates, as I find these workouts work the best for my body.
RELAXATION 101 I grew up in the country, so for me, going back home and switching off and spending time with my family are the best ways for me to chill.
SELF-CARE TIP Gratitude. In the evenings, right before I am about to go to sleep, I write down the three best things that happened to me that day. It puts me in a state of appreciation and I always drift off much easier.
B O D Y I M A G E , F A S H I O N A N D SOCIAL MEDIA I love social media and I’m forever grateful for the opportunities it’s given me and the people I have met. However, I think how people compare themselves to other images on Instagram is a massive issue. As someone who has suffered from body image issues, it’s something I’m really passionate about. My advice to anyone who is struggling is to look at adding meditation and yoga into your life, and begin looking at food as medicine. Examine your inner circle, and identify if there’s anyone who is feeding your negative thoughts or making you feel triggered. And remember, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel if you are prepared to put in the work.
MY HERO My mum. When I was battling my eating disorder and depression, my mum dedicated her time to making sure I got better. I’m forever grateful.
NEXT STEPS I am really excited to focus on our brand’s sustainability in 2020 – researching our ability to make beautiful clothes while simultaneously helping the planet. S
My day on a plate
Morning: An oat milk latte followed by Greek yoghurt with protein powder and berries. Lunch: Vegies, hummus and a boiled egg. Dinner: Some sort of protein – my favourite is salmon – with sweet potato fries and salad. Dessert: I love finishing the day with something sweet or drenched in peanut butter – my absolute weakness!
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