It’s a long time coming really, I’ve spoken about the process of my veganism for the past 12 months but have yet to talk about the direct thoughts and feelings…

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Whilst I don’t officially class as a ‘Fitness blogger’ I find myself feeling at home in the hustle-and-bustle of a uk fitness bloggers words. There’s something about feeling the pain…

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  I found myself questioning my own motives a lot recently. “What do I want?” “How do I get there” I was throwing out the power words. I like to think…

The post What does the word ‘success’ mean to you? appeared first on Purely Amy.

I’m going to try something new this month – organise in advance and get you set up with a full workout plan and diet plan. Every month It’s going to…

The post Hello September – Workout plans Diet plans and health advice appeared first on Purely Amy.

Is your subway better than a big mac. What is the health vs the cost of your Lunch? Working out how healthy your lunch is the least of your worries when…

The post How healthy is your lunch? Finding a balance of health vs cost appeared first on Purely Amy.

Start a home gym – Sounds too good to be true, sounds costly…it really doesn’t have to be! I have set up a great home gym for less than £70.…

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Hello beautiful people, On today’s agenda, we’re introducing some meals into your diet. Yeah that’s right – vegan meals. Veganuary is quickly approaching, why not get a head start and…

The post A beginners guide to Veganism Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Recipes appeared first on Purely Amy.

This is a bit of a silly post but I felt too many of these memes summed up my average day of Intermittent Fasting and hope they will relate to…

The post 11 memes you will understand if you Intermittent Fast appeared first on Purely Amy.

I’m back and with some top Lanzarote attractions to boot!! well, sort of kinda back. I’m still on hiatus for the rest of August because it’s hott and I didn’t…

The post What to do when holidaying in Lanzarote appeared first on Purely Amy.

It’s no myth that lifting weight can be a miracle cure for the perfect ‘beach’ body.   Lifting weights quickly became a hobby of mine in early 2017 and I’ve…

The post 8 Reasons Why Every Woman Should Lift Weights appeared first on Purely Amy.

A VERY simple Diet plan for 1 weeks worth of meals. It’s a simple plan based on pre-made recipes that you can find on my website. Pick 5 Breakfast Pick…

The post The Simple Diet Plan 1 week – Free Downloadable appeared first on Purely Amy.

I was very fortunate to have been sent out the Vegan Tuck Box for review in June. At the same time I was also very unfortunate to have lost all…

The post My Vegan Tuck Box Review June appeared first on Purely Amy.

We all want a better butt – well of course you do! Well, if you’re not blessed with a glorious glute then you might want to add a little ‘mass…

The post Butt building 101# The science behind growing the glute appeared first on Purely Amy.

Intermittent fasting – There, I said it! It’s pretty much the only way I can ‘eat what I want’ and stay fit. If you’ve seen my video in May on…

The post The benefits of Intermittent Fasting for long term health appeared first on Purely Amy.

‘Learning a language’ God damn SEO tips keep telling me to write explanatory blog titles but the inner pun-creator in me wants to make things funny. I can’t help it.…

The post The one where I’m: Learning Spanish (again) Learning a language appeared first on Purely Amy.

Vegans and Non-Vegans, Roll up your sleeves and grab your shopping list. I’ve recently downloaded The Listonic android app which saves your list and you tick them off as you…

The post Top Vegan Foods to have in your cupboard (snacks & ready meals) appeared first on Purely Amy.

The sweet guilty pleasure of a slice of toast with a large dollop of Nutella.. Well it was my guilty pleasure until I ditched dairy (and all animal products). Yes,…

The post Notella – The Vegan Chocolate Hazlenut & Almond Spread appeared first on Purely Amy.

  SUMMER IS HERE So now it’s here you’re in a panic to get your summer body ready, right? We always leave these things to the last second and then…

The post The Top Health Apps To Kick Start your Summer appeared first on Purely Amy.

I’m waiting for summer… Much like most of the year! It seems to be so fleeting in England but neither the less I’m looking forward to it and my pre-beach…

The post My beachbody with hunkemoller appeared first on Purely Amy.

Social media detoxes and cleanses – They’re all the rage now but what are they?   Have you ever been so busy your brain can’t switch off in the evening?…

The post The importance of taking-five ; social media detoxes and mid-day meditation appeared first on Purely Amy.

It’s Coeliac awareness week this week but that only means it highlights an issue that some people have to deal with all year round. This gives us a great reason…

The post A Guide To Tesco’s Free From Range | Gluten-Free, Dairy Free, Vegan appeared first on Purely Amy.

Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, All Natural I love Naked bars. They taste like heaven to me. The only issue I have is that they give me headaches, they’re so sweet and…

The post Vegan High-Protein Bars with Chocolate Protein Powder appeared first on Purely Amy.

Yep, THE one and only Trespass has offered to team up with me in hosting this giveaway. I have to say I was blown over when they first responded to…

The post Trespass Rucksack – The Spring giveaway appeared first on Purely Amy.

How to stay fit on vacation – It’s a big worry for the majority of us sun, sea and sand holiday makers… Are you worried you may pack on the…

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There’s been a lot of negativity about the blog community, or at least a lot of us moaning about the negativity and I’m not having it. We’re better than this.…

The post How the blog community can help you be a better blogger appeared first on Purely Amy.

It takes a lot to put on your trainers, to get yourself up off the sofa and keep yourself motivated to be healthy. Once you get yourself in a routine…

The post How to be more productive during a workout. appeared first on Purely Amy.

This article has been on the back burner since November. I went vegan in September of 2016 and it’s now almost the end of April and I haven’t really spoken…

The post Things that made me vegan & why I stayed vegan. appeared first on Purely Amy.

Counting macros is a completely new word for me. I always called it ‘food tracking’ and assumed this new word ‘macros’ was a new fad for a diet related to…

The post Why I started macro counting (again) appeared first on Purely Amy.

It took a lot to get protein waffle recipe right- Saturday my kitchen was a mess and I spent 2 and a half hours mixing batter. Moving it to different…

The post Chocolate Protein Waffle with BulkPowders Vegan protein powder appeared first on Purely Amy.

Not another review – Oh but yes. 31 Dover sent over the spring selection which includes my favourite tipple. Hee Joy Spiced Rum!   I’m not a huge drinker but when…

The post Hee Joy Spiced Rum Review from 31Dover appeared first on Purely Amy.

Six years of Blogging. My sixth-year blogaversary.This relationship has been going on for so long I could have a child back-chatting me as we speak! Last year I celebrated it  with…

The post My first blog post- sixth-year blogaversary & Giveaway appeared first on Purely Amy.

Nature’s Best Pea Protein – It’s vegan, it’s protein, it’s all mine. My full review of Pea Protein! To Pea or Not To Pea – That is the question. There…

The post Natures Best Pea Protein Review appeared first on Purely Amy.

There’s always been a lot to do around brum, We’re a large city with a large number of young and active people. So we need a lot to keep our…

The post Buckt Review: The best way to get active around Brum appeared first on Purely Amy.

Bonsoir!  I don’t know why but I’m feeling a bit french this week, possibly due the fact that spring is here and I’m dressing a bit more nautical. ( I…

The post Spirulina Soup Recipe – And Spirulina Nutritional Guide appeared first on Purely Amy.

The Quorn Guide. We’ve all seen Mo-Farah grabbing a plate of this low-fat tasty vegetarian food (Quorn) but… Just a tiny little bit of this poisonous substance and I’m hunched…

The post Quorn – A Nutritional Guide appeared first on Purely Amy.

Ok-Ok. It’s less an outfit of the day and more a ‘OMG Gym shark are re-launching their Flex leggings!’ kind of post. I don’t often do fitness related posts, as…

The post OOTD Gym Shark Flex Leggings appeared first on Purely Amy.

Yes- YES – YES!!! *Warning. The use of the term ‘bloody’ appears a lot in the following text. So do the words ” Vegan Waffle” Today is the day. The day…

The post The Ultimate Vegan Waffle recipes appeared first on Purely Amy.

I was selected out of a few hundred applicants to review Apricot’s new clothing Range called ‘ Apricot Life’. The idea is to get more fitness apparel readily available on…

The post Apricot Life Clothing Review appeared first on Purely Amy.

Sneaky recipe and educational post for you today. I had always been scared of using chickpeas as I’d heard so many people moan about them. They’re flavourless and starchy and…

The post A nutritional guide for Chickpeas and some suprising ways to use them (Recipes) appeared first on Purely Amy.

It’s not something you’d think of before a diet change – but the effects of changing diets without pre-planning could be life changing. Vitamin deficiencies could and will, impact your…

The post Vegan Diets and Vitamin Deficiencies appeared first on Purely Amy.

Meat-Free Mushroom Meatballs! Meat-ball day is the 9th of March but who cares? Meatballs are the cherry on the cake for spaghetti and what better than to celebrate Meat-ball day…

The post Meat-Free Mushroom Meatballs! Vegan & Paleo appeared first on Purely Amy.

Ugh, that morning feeling doesn’t doesn’t budge without a good cup’a..or does it? Starting my morning off properly, and by that I mean productively, has always been a struggle. I’ve…

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It can be used in stews, soups, salads and as a main meal but the humble sweet potato is more then just a veggie. It’s a startch based carbohydrate that…

The post Simple Roasted Barbeque Sweet Potato Five ways! appeared first on Purely Amy.

Working out in water is nothing new. Ever since humans have had beach holidays and swimming pools we’ve  found ways to splash around in them. In the 70’s we had…

The post Working out in water. What are the benefits? – An Aqua fit experience appeared first on Purely Amy.

It only comes round once a year – but that won’t stop me. I treat myself to pancakes at least every 2 weeks so these are recipes are a staple…

The post Healthy Pancakes for Pancake day – Paleo Vegan Gluten free options appeared first on Purely Amy.

Not only is olive oil an amazing way to spruce up a salad and strengthen your nails (yeah, I do that too). It’s also a very difficult thing to get…

The post Jamie Olivers Buyer’s Guide to Olive Oil appeared first on Purely Amy.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? – I tell you, my readers certainly do! It’s been a few months since I’ve hosted a giveaway and I’m beginning to wonder if you’re…

The post Giveaway – VEGAN protein powder from Natures Plus appeared first on Purely Amy.

There are only a few things I love more that food in the world and most of them are people so this is a huge deal for me.  My first…

The post The West Midlands Vegan Festival 2017 appeared first on Purely Amy.

After a long workout, it is important to allow your body the opportunity to rehydrate.  Whether this is after an intense run or cardio training, if the body loses up…

The post Post Workout Juice Recipes to boost your recovery appeared first on Purely Amy.

We all have this idealised Idea of the perfect partner – I am no exception, not at all. To have someone that you can share your life with and not…

The post My perfect man appeared first on Purely Amy.

There are now over half a million vegans in the UK according to a 2016 survey, a number that is quickly increasing – It’s gone up 300% in the last…

The post Going Vegan? These tips will make your transition easier! appeared first on Purely Amy.

Being a zero waste kinda girl I’m always in search of new ways to use up any left overs from adding left over vegetables into your meals to repurposing orange rinds.…

The post Blueberry Oat Pancakes – Gluten free – Dairy Free – Vegan & Simple! appeared first on Purely Amy.

Not every month do we get a new clothing line but one month after new years is the perfect time to get your hands on any new fitness apparel. The…

The post 2017’s new fitness apparel- The look to love appeared first on Purely Amy.

Fibre is the old people food source – people don’t really give it a second thought until now. I’m going to tell you why it’s so important and why you…

The post What’s fibre? A guide for digestive health. appeared first on Purely Amy.

sometimes it’s not about doing what you can, when you can. Sometimes it has to be about doing as much as your body can take. Test your limits.  Stronger –…

The post Why you should workout harder appeared first on Purely Amy.

He’s the oldest of the new generation and today is his birthday!! To mark this stupendous occasion I want to embarrass him talk about him and share some amazing memories…

The post Joshua 6 years old (2016-2017) appeared first on Purely Amy.

Oat milk, much like almond milk, is the king of the dairy free milk world. Both are luxuriously creamy and offer a subtle sweetness similar to dairy milk, they’re versatile…

The post How to make Oatmilk – Simple Vegan & Dairy Free Milk appeared first on Purely Amy.

This little training motivation comes at the perfect time, for me and for you, not only is it ‘that time of year’ for weightloss and motivation it’s also smack bang…

The post 5 Great reasons to become a personal trainer in 2017 appeared first on Purely Amy.

My favourite fruit and…honestly? It’s my favourite food! I don’t think I could last a week without a banana, trust me. We’ve been in a state of deprivation without these…

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Mmmmmmhm! I’m all about that milk at the moment.   Having suffered from Lactose intolerance since my mid-teens milk has been a love-hate relationship for me. I love a big bowl…

The post The best dairy-free alternatives to try this week! appeared first on Purely Amy.

With the new year, came new decisions – or, the old ones that will finally be seen to completion. A fresh start is the best start you can have, in…

The post Workout Trends for 2017 That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Purely Amy.

New Year has just whizzed past us, it all went so quickly didn’t it? With that in mind we don’t want to miss a second of our new years plans,…

The post Easy health and fitness hacks (without feeling guilty) appeared first on Purely Amy.

We all love a quick fix – right? The problem is the fact that we are so desperate for a quick fix means we’re in more of a jam then…

The post 5 ways to lose inches quickly appeared first on Purely Amy.

I hate to use the term ‘weight loss’ as for me, It’s mostly fat loss and muscle gain so my weight stays pretty steady. The issue is people wouldn’t respond…

The post 2016 Weight gain and 2017 weightloss goals. appeared first on Purely Amy.

Agh I know, I say thank you far too much but at this time of year it’s always busy which means more readers and views (the worst to take a…

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As someone who always struggled to understand what ‘Christmas’ was, I’m hoping that this will be of interest to any and all of those who read this. I found like…

The post What Christmas means to me appeared first on Purely Amy.

There’s so much to be done in December, Christmas cards to send out. A house to decorate, meals to plan! It’s a wonder anything gets done. So much to juggle…

The post A Health care routine to try out this christmas – Pamper yourself happy. appeared first on Purely Amy.

A Christmas staple but they’re great all year round! What’s the sweet gem got going for it? A tonne of health benefits that’s what! Cranberries are no longer a drink…

The post The health benefits of Cranberries appeared first on Purely Amy.

I have been vegan now since September 19th, Yep. I’ve been counting. Eating Korean, Asian and Mexican is just a staple in my diet. Noodles pasta and carbs are my…

The post 5 things I’ve learnt since going vegan. The good and bad appeared first on Purely Amy.

Rick, from TopStretch.com has really saved my bacon this week. He’s swooped in to offer some brilliant advice on what foods you can eat to avoid getting sick. A huge…

The post Best Foods to Eat (and What to Avoid) When You Get Sick appeared first on Purely Amy.

December is here and finally a new giveaway has been set up. I’m still trying to focus on a giveaway a month but there are days when things collide and…

The post Win a Pure Essentials Gentle Heat Diffuser. December Giveaway appeared first on Purely Amy.

I have been attending the clothes show for the past 10 years, each year is different from the last but, is different better?  I have very mixed feelings about this…

The post The Clothes Show a full guide – Birminghams Big Farewell appeared first on Purely Amy.

I don’t do these very often. Blog updates that is. Perhaps once or twice a year, when something spectacular happens or if I’m proud of an achievement but that’s what…

The post Novembers Blog Update appeared first on Purely Amy.

Carrot cake cookies that are low sugar and gluten free! Finally, a cookie I can sink my teeth into without feeling guilty. This cookie has been adapted from my cookie…

The post Gingerbread Cookies Gluten-Free Vegan appeared first on Purely Amy.

The good food show is a pinnacle for any foodie, they come around twice a year and throw on a lavish array of new foods, new drinks and celebrity chefs.…

The post The good food show (winter) Summary appeared first on Purely Amy.

Wanting to exercise is the first step. The second is making time to do it. Perhaps you’re a busy mum, an 8-6 worker or even just someone who struggles to…

The post How to find the right scheduel for your fitness appeared first on Purely Amy.

They’re fruity and natural! I mean, what more can you want? If you’re looking for a sugary health drink… As someone who is fairly relaxed with their healthy diet I…

The post Juicy Fuel Cola Review – All Natural appeared first on Purely Amy.

Just a quick winter update for you. As you may know, I was away all last week so all my hard work scheduling has suddenly vanished and I’m slowly crawling…

The post Winter foods for weightloss appeared first on Purely Amy.

The wonderful Eugene DNA contacted me last month. After reading my intolerance articles, which was subsequently updated with ‘what is chronic nausea’ something that has always been put down to…

The post Eugene DNA – What does your DNA say about you? appeared first on Purely Amy.

Constant and permanent growth of a blog or website is essential. Not only to the health of a blog but to your sanity! 200 Followers perk week is a great…

The post How I gain 200 Twitter followers a week! (well..8 days) appeared first on Purely Amy.

Pastry is never considered ‘healthy’ but the idea of eating a varied and balanced diet is. Choosing when and how to eat certain foods is the key to maintaining a…

The post Simply Scrumptious Quinoa and Sweet potato tart appeared first on Purely Amy.

Gin taste test with 31 Dover. You remember these guys, right? They have sent over some Twisted nose gin! They’re the ones who sent over a bottle of bubbly for…

The post Twisted Nose Gin Review from 31 Dover appeared first on Purely Amy.

I’ve been ill for well over a week now and it’s starting to get tedious. When you’re tired and ill even the smallest tasks begin to wear you down. I…

The post Dealing with Chronic Nausea appeared first on Purely Amy.

Perfume on a fitness site? Yep! That’s what I’m talking about today folks. I’m sure you can appreciate that even the health concious and fitness minded love a good sprits…

The post Purely Perfume – A Personalised Perfume! appeared first on Purely Amy.

It’s recipe day, but today’s is being hosted by the lovely Mel’s Fab Finds who has given me a helping hand this week. I’ve been a bit poorly recently, which I…

The post Mexican sweetcorn salad appeared first on Purely Amy.

Sometimes all people want to do is support you. For all the good that advice does, it also can do a lot of bad. Remember when parents would tell us…

The post Best and worst Health advice you’ve ever had. appeared first on Purely Amy.

*With Gluten free and Vegan options, of course! Although, it’s an orange so it’s already gluten free and vegan! I know I know, I keep encouraging sweet treats. I promise…

The post Chocolate Orange FireCakes appeared first on Purely Amy.

How exciting! November is officially here and that means the party and Christmas scene are well on there way! That being said, you can’t start a party without a nice…

The post Santas Surprise Giveaway (£250 vouchers up for grabs!) appeared first on Purely Amy.

I’ve had this piece shuffled away for such a long time, 3 months in fact. Three months where I should’ve been doing something, speaking out. So many of us come…

The post Santorini hell – My experience appeared first on Purely Amy.

A time for sweets, treats and creative costumes, for most… But, For a few, Halloween is truely the stuff of nightmares. I am one of those unfortunate few.No, This is…

The post A Horrid Halloween – Why I haven’t ever celebrated Halloween appeared first on Purely Amy.

I needed carbs this week, a sentence I thought I’d never say. With my understanding of nutrition and my own preference in diet, I know that carbohydrates come in all…

The post Macaroni with Cauliflower Cream Sauce – Vegan & Paleo appeared first on Purely Amy.

We take things for granted, that’s for certain. Life especially, I think we get to a point in life where we start to regret things we haven’t done or achieved.…

The post My Nan – Dealing with Dementia appeared first on Purely Amy.

We’re already in it, it’s cold and windy and, for me… it’s the most demotivational time of year.  I love to run, I went on a crazy ramble last week…

The post Winter is coming.. How to prepare for running in the cold season appeared first on Purely Amy.

Chocolate pie on a health site?! Yup! Don’t get thinking I’ve lost my mind. This is still a healthy eating site and that is no ordinary chocolate pie. I’m just…

The post Chocolate-Icecream Pie appeared first on Purely Amy.

  A review of the product, flavour, ingredients, the overall idea. I want to keep most of the information in the video but a brief highlight is that it’s a…

The post Skinade the full review – Including vlogs. appeared first on Purely Amy.

No Laces, no trouble right? That’s what the creator of hickies want everyone to know… Running is not my passion, it is something I learned to love whilst wanting to…

The post No laces shoe laces – hickies appeared first on Purely Amy.

Picking up straight from where we left off on The holiday from hell – Getting to Barcelona. (Part 1 of 3) Previously I have spoken about the nightmare getting to…

The post The Holiday from hell: The holiday appeared first on Purely Amy.

Happy Autumn everyone. It feels like it’s officially upon us now, doesn’t it?  Christmas is creeping ever closer and we’re rushing for the comfort food. Now, this one isn’t the…

The post SkinnyEats: Chilli & lime Marinade with Spicy chicken or Cauliflower! appeared first on Purely Amy.

Another celebration! Let’s start of by saying, I’m rubbish at social media. I am a complete moron when it comes to twitter. So many tweets flying about the place. I…

The post 5k Subscribers- Win a bottle of Skinny Prosecco! appeared first on Purely Amy.

Well, I have a youtube account so it was about time I recorded what I eat (apparently that’s a thing now?) But either way, I did it! I wanted to…

The post What I eat in a day Vegan food vlog appeared first on Purely Amy.