Une Femme Fitness

13/11/2025

Dear Queensland
I think you are taking the p**s.
Fair dos, you were deliciously sunny yesterday.
But then you realised I’m here.
So you got all soggy on me.
However, you cannot dampen my mood!
The road trip here was a blast.
It’s awesome catching up with friends.
And you are warm.
When you decide to show your sunny face again, I’m ready for ya!
Bikinis are good to go.
I’ve borrowed a sup.
My sunblock is at the ready.
Love you, even though you are a fickle state and you should change your tagline of ‘Beautiful one day, perfect the next’.
How about ‘can’t guarantee the weather but you’ll love it here anyways.’
Love and hugs
Chezza 😘

12/11/2025

I so love road tripping. Whether I’m with a friend, or my dog, or it’s just myself, I’m forever in awe of this country.
I have about 600kms to go of this 2,100km drive from SA to the Sunshine Coast.
Town after town is pure Aussie character with cute bakeries, rusted tin buildings and beautiful parks.
The silo art has been stunning, as are the eagles, emus and landscapes.
It’s bliss. And this month-long trip is my reward for taking no time off over an SA winter.
Can’t wait to catch up with friends and have a little family holiday as we watch Jak do his thing at a few golf comps.
Anyway, here’s my UFF travel tips if you go on a long drive.
1 Stop regularly. Stretch those legs and wander around the townships.
2 Stretch it out! I don’t care if people think I’m strange as I get out a mat and do frog squats etc
3 Eat well! I get coffee from bakeries and maybe one treat. (Just had to call in at Planted in Victor Harbor for my first holiday roadie coffee as I left work at 9.46am!) The rest of the time, I have snack tomatoes, cucumbers, snow peas, kiwi and carrots. Plus wraps, avo and tuna for ‘meals’.
Do you have any road trip tips? 😘

08/11/2025

Crikey … that was a doozy! I had an absolute blast working behind the bar at Handpicked Festival yesterday.
The bar staff crew were such a great bunch, most customers were happy and the festival vibe was amazing.
I’d work a festival bar again in a heartbeat!
Tomorrow, I’m back in gym mode.
All 24fit Goolwa class goers can bring a friend for free.
I’ll be teaching at 5.45am, 6.45am, 8am, 9am and 5.30pm.
So love the variety in my working life!
Happy Sunday UFF friends 😘

06/11/2025

Come workout with me on Monday!

I’ll be taking classes at 5.45am, 6.45am, 8am, 9am and 5.30pm.

Promising you a great session with lots of fun to start your week right 😘

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05/11/2025

Wowsers! I’m still not evangelising fasting. But a catch up with my doc was super interesting today. After a month of 4/2/1 fasting ( each week includes 4 17-hour fasts, 2 x 13-hour fasts and one 24-hour fast), my bp meds are now halved. I honestly didn’t think that would ever be possible. Some inflammation issues are settling down and I’m feeling good. I have lost body fat and I’m feeling strong, even hitting some PBs. I’m having blood tests soon and that will give me more info to decide if this fasting lifestyle truly is working for me. All I can say for now is I’m pretty darned stoked. As always, I stress I am not advocating fasting. We all need to lean in to healthcare professionals who know us. Food for thought hey! 😘

01/11/2025

I have a new hero.
Billie Eilish.
At an awards ceremony, the singer asked billionaires the question many of us want to ask.
Why don’t they give money to help others.
Don’t they want to build homes for the homeless?
Maybe help people buy a home?
Or set up food banks?
Or pay school fees and fund free universities?
Establish free health clinics?
There’s probably a hundred excuses various people, from economists to politicians, could give to say why they wouldn’t do this.
But I’m not sure any stand up to scrutiny.
It’s a mad world when a president installs gold tapware while millions in his country are struggling.
The world does feel mad.
As I finish up this UFF money saving series, I think about housing costs right here in Australia.
I’ve done the maths.
It’s abhorrent that young couples, who both work, battle to pay rent.
And their ability to get a mortgage is a cruel joke.
Housing prices are out-of-reach high.
A very modest home, say $650,000, even with a $50,000 deposit, means a weekly repayment over 30 years of $800-plus a week.
It’s fu**ed.
Do I have answers?
No way.
For many, renting is the only option. If they’re lucky … getting a rental isn’t easy.
If I was a billionaire, I know I’d step up and help, like Billie Eilish did with her $11.5 donation to The Changemaker Project.
In the meantime, we can all do a bit to help others, stay kind and hope billionaires wake up and realise there are no pockets in shrouds, and no hearse ever pulled a trailer 😘

30/10/2025

Think about your wardrobe.
I wonder just how much money was spent on all those items.
I think I’d have a pink fit if I added it all up.
However, lately my clothes budget has been slashed.
I have a love of op shopping, hand-me-downs and outlet stores.
Result?
I’m saving dollars and have fun creating my own look.
Weird and wonderful thrifted items, plus bargains from places like Harbor Town are now front and centre of my wardrobe space.
At op shops, I search out new with tags items and anything that looks new.
There’s always so much to choose from!
If I’m not in gym gear, I’m almost always in overalls, denim shorts or quirky skirts and play suits.
I still can’t dress like a grown up and I’m 💯 happy that way.
I still think about ‘cost per wear’.
It’s a Trinny Woodall tip where you guess how many times you’d wear an item and divide that into its cost.
In amongst the $2 op short shorts and tops are a few big spend items.
For example, my Kookai leather jacket cost a few hundred, but I’ve worn it hundreds of times.
Not sure if this Money Saving Chat part three resonates.
But I’d love to hear if you’re an op shopper too! 😘

29/10/2025

I’ve found a stack of ways to travel, take adventures and explore … all on the cheap.
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been called a gypsy.
Maybe it’s rooted in my childhood growing up in Glastonbury in the UK.
This gorgeous Somerset town was called ‘Hippy Town’ back in the day as it was a mecca for bohemians, pilgrims and travellers.
As I enjoy these 60-something years, my feet often get itchy.
I thank God for wonderful friends who like to explore too.
If it’s to be an overseas trip, I check out the best airfares.
Often budget airline Jetstar is my pick.
Sure I’ve had hassles with them, but so I have with pricier airlines.
I don’t mind a no frills air fare.
I’m happy to take my own snacks on a flight.
I never check in bags!
I can do a month of travel with 7kgs of carry on.
I luckily dislike luxury holidays.
I much prefer a basic villa to a five star resort.
No hot water, no air con and simple, basic food at my hut on the beach is my idea of heaven.
In Aus, my van is my magic carpet.
With its stunning fit out, I can travel anywhere, sleep anywhere and leave no trace.
It is pure freedom.
Even when money is tight, adventures and mini trips can work their own magic.
Think exploring your own backyard, or picnics at the beach … there are so many ways to break away from the 9 to 5 (or the like).
What’s your fave budget hack for travel? 😘

28/10/2025

Let’s begin our money talk series with this thought … are times more financially challenging?
If you can say ‘no’, I’m happy for you.
I have to say yes though!
Bills are rising, everyday groceries are dearer and I’ve no shame in saying I look for ways to save a dollar.
In my world, there are only two ways to move forward.
Option 1: I can work more.
Option Two: I can cut costs.
I won’t be working more so it’s option two for me,
My starting point is always to understand my expenses.
Some things are a given. Power, fuel, rates and so on cannot be ditched.
I can save a bit here and there, but generally, I can guess what I’ll be spending.
It’s discretionary spending where I can save.
Example one, my phone. Do I need to upgrade from my iPhone 11? Nope.
Was there a better plan than my original Optus deal? Yep.
Switching from Optus to AGL saved me $25 a month. It all adds up 😂
Other discretionary spends are with food, like eating out, cafe coffees and takeaways.
I sure don’t go without, but I cut back at times.
I love how my friends enjoy a walk and coffee catch up just as much as eating out!
A final example is gym fees. Is that a discretionary spend?
In my world, it’s a no.
Taking best care of my health means lifting weights, cardio classes and core training.
I could do that at home, but my motivation tanks without the group energy.
I’d cut out a hundred things before ditching my gym fees.
Who agrees? 😘

27/10/2025

Here’s a weekly update on this Fasting Lifestyle experiment I’ve embarked on.
I’m still following the 4/2/1 concept.
Going 24 hours with zero calories on one day was way easier this week.
The four 17-hour fasts and two 13-hour dats were fine too.
In fact, it was fascinating to see some days when I had no real desire to eat at all.
It’s like food noise is now a whisper.
It’s also bizarre how I’m almost averse to foods I used to eat daily. (Cereals, bread, rice …)
Instead, I’m loving veg, fruit and protein-packed meals.
I haven’t lost my sweet tooth and enjoyed chocolate this weekend.
And following this concept has completely removed any ‘good food/bad food’ legacy thinking.
The dodgy thumb continues to improve, but wild winds and mass pollen has amped up hayfever.
My daily bp readings were this week’s surprise.
On Wednesday, I noticed I was a bit flat.
When I checked, my bp was super low.
I have finally got on board with my gp’s suggestion to lower the dose of my medication.
I’d been so reluctant to do this, but I’m confident my doc knows best.
I’m still not advocating fasting to anyone.
If you are interested, I strongly suggest you chat to your doc.
There’s so much info out there, much of it confusing as one ‘expert’ contradicts the next.
For my part, I’m enjoying this journey.
I feel lI’m learning lots about my body and the way it responds to various foods.
Next week’s update will include a fun little story about when I first heard about fasting … some 50-odd years ago. What did Granny Willie know about this topic … check in next Monday to find out 😘

25/10/2025

Coming next week, a series of chats about money.
Times are a bit challenging for many of us.
I’ll share a few money-saving ideas that work for me.
There’ll be one that might ruffle a few feathers.
Or maybe not!
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Sending love and hugs on a Sunday 😘