I never imagined myself as a model, but life’s surprises can be wonderful. It has always been my dream to walk on a run way stage. So I couldn’t ignore the chance and volunteered. Dressing up has always been my passion, and this opportunity brought my runway dreams to life.
Continue reading Meet Olushola: Katherine resident, disability support worker & dream chaser
So here I am, on behalf of OceanRoad Swimwear – I am a real woman (not a professional model), 47 years of age, plus-size mother to two young boys. I have worked in Accounts for 25 years for many different organisations. Whilst I am not a professional model, I have had previous modelling experience from the age of 2, for Mother Care in London and I continue to do photo shoots as a hobby to boost my self-esteem and confidence.
Continue reading Meet Lwana: domestic violence survivor, mother of two & wanna be ‘curvy Bond girl’
I am a proud mum to 4 young adults, step mum to 3 and Nanna to 2 divine little girls. The one thing my 53 years has taught me is to love and embrace my body. My body has produced life, fought off illness, given comfort and has been strong and healthy. It also carries around my soul!! I now class myself as a curvy girl, thank you menopausal changes!! I will no longer hate on this lump or that squishy bit. Our bodies are wonderful and miraculous regardless of our shape and size. Everybody is a beach body, and I want to pass on that message.
Continue reading Meet Lee-Anne: Bundaberg resident, Pickleball enthusiast & proud to be a ‘Curvy Girl’
Barcelona is known for being one of the most vibrant cities of the world. It dates back to the times of the Roman Empire, two thousand years ago. The city of Barcelona has a reputation for having some of the best Modernista architecture in Spain. It’s a fantastic city to visit as it’s steeped in historic architecture, Spanish culture and history.
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Southern Spain boasts the hottest average temperatures in Europe. Its cities and towns are sprinkled along the Mediterranean coastline and the inland mountain ranges. Its multicultural history, architecture and cuisine make it a fantastic place to visit when traveling in Spain.
Carnarvon Gorge National Park is one of Queensland’s many spectacular tourist spots. This 200 million year old landscape features towering sandstone cliffs, beautiful gorges, prehistoric & diverse flora & fauna, Aboriginal rock art and many different species of birds and animals. It really is one of the most magnificent places to visit.
Things to do at Carnarvon Gorge
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Living in Brisbane, I was a stay-at-home mum to 4 wonderful children. Over the years my weight crept up on me. I’d tried all types of diets & fads but nothing seemed to work. I took up Zumba classes which I loved and became a licensed instructor, but I didn’t feel I was fit or confident enough to lead a class. By the time I was 37 I was 125kg and I made the decision to have weight loss surgery.
Continue reading Meet Elly: wife, mother of 4, Zumba instructor & weight loss surgery patient
You don’t have to step off the mainland to enjoy some of the Whitsunday’s best beaches. There are lots of beautiful beaches to while away the hours on the mainland. So forget the Whitsunday Islands and stay on land to enjoy some of Queensland’s best beaches and a few the locals would prefer to keep secret. Shhh!
“So, what are the best mainland beaches to visit in the Whitsunday Region?”
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Water Aerobics, also known as Aqua Aerobics, has many benefits; it’s a super fun way to keep fit and healthy. it’s suitable for all age groups, from children to seniors and all fitness levels from beginners to professional athletes. Water exercise is a great way of reaching and maintaining health and fitness goals. Here are the top 10 health benefits of water aerobics.
If you’re a parent who loves surfing but find it’s hard to enjoy the water once motherhood takes over your life. Keep reading, as surfing mums are getting back into the ocean all over Australia while their children are being looked after for as little as $1.00 per week. Two mum’s in Byron Bay, who took turns watching each other’s children so they could enjoy a surf, decided that other mums could benefit too. So in 2008 ‘Surfing Mums Australia ‘was born. Since then they have grown to approximately x40 groups in Queensland, New South Wales, Victory and Western Australia.
Continue reading How do surfing mums continue to surf with young children?