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✨ You don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step - Martin Luther King ✨ This is one of my all time favourite quotes. Today I took my first step on a stair case that I can’t see the top of. I’m terrified, exhilarated, anxious and bloody excited all at once!!! ⭐️😁 What are some of your favourite quotes? 💕 📸 - @zoecambridge (at Brisbane, QLD Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQU_xXn6X_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14zk4lqkut49h

Shouts to body positive warriors like @amysheppardpie for helping the body positive movement along! 💕 I nearly didn’t post this picture because despite being photographed mid genuine laugh, the inside of my leg looks lumpy... But then I remembered those lumpy (strong) legs have carried this magnificent body every damn day of my life... to the gym, on stage and all around the world... so if you don’t like my lumpy legs you can #kissmyfatass 😘🍑 I promise to be more honest and open about my body in the hopes I too, can make a difference to even one persons opinion of their own body! We’re all too harsh on ourselves! You’d never speak to a friend the way you speak about your own body... so tonight before you jump in the shower, look in the mirror and give yourself a genuine compliment. What will you say? #bodypositive ✨ 📸 - @zoecambridge (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKz0rFHgzQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4i0hnpa7z5oh

A new shot from @uonsunday has been released! ✨✨ 💕Love my pink sequin jacket and I love my mama who made it 💕 Hair: @hair_by_jools MUA: @travisdarcycreative (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCWpZ9Hf5F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=73ktef36zeo3

When Mark tells me to act casual on the @uonsunday shoot 😂✌🏻✨ (at U on Sunday) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs48sSmnuJb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jlvlgf38kthz

I’m beyond honored and excited to be named in @uonsunday ’s Hot 19 list of Queensland's most exciting rising stars. 💫 Check out the full list inside U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail 🗞 (at U on Sunday) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1jsPZngsf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2gfbc0506osv

They talk about #motivationmonday but today I had none! I had promised a gal pal to be at the gym this arvo but as I did everything else on my to do list I kept trying to think of an excuse to bail on her. In the end, I got my ass there and it might just be the post gym endorphin rush, but I feel great!! 😂 Here’s a super flattering angle of me doing kettle bell swing to press ups to show you the struggle was real... but sometimes it’s worth it! 💪🏼✨ #nevermissamonday (at HIIT Australia Geebung) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsm-6osnxvS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qgz479pf5qgu

I feel like this could have been a ‘hold my beer...’ moment but turns out I didn’t break anything climbing up or down 😂😂 #justmonkeyingaround (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BshWj3wn8PI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2iw8nz6n3m5r

Watching the @heatbbl take on the @renegadesbbl from the best seats in @thegabbabrisbane last night at the @qcclub 🏏 - - - - - - - #cricket #bbl #bbl08 #brisbane #brisbaneheat #renegades #melbourne #melbournerenegades #summer #sport #thegabba #asosau #asos #asoscurve #curvefashion #plussize #plussizefashion #kfcbigbash #qc500 #cricketersclub #idontlikecricket #iloveit (at Queensland Cricketers' Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/BseWCVwnBJn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gw5fvgzpnqyu

✨ Stop Waiting & Start Living ✨ I’ve always had the tendency to err on the side of caution, always too fearful to try anything too crazy. I was mostly scared of what people would think or say about me. Over the years I’ve learnt that people either don’t really care what you’re doing because they’re too worried about their own lives or they talk shit because you’re trying to do something they don’t have the courage to try. ❤️ My main resolution for 2019 was to stop caring about what people would think. ✨ If I want to do something crazy and aim for the sky with my singing, Imma work my ass off and achieve it. ✨ If I want to wear that bikini at the beach because I’m proud of how hard I work at the gym, you best believe Imma wear it. ✨ The point is this is the year I say yes to things because I want to do it, even if I am scared! ❤️✨ (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsaJkBTnGGI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p7djjuffmgu0

Dreaming of winter nights that are so cold I wear blankets as scarves but forget my pants. 😂❄️⛄️ #winterfashionforthewin (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXvI4uHOin/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rfli6jky5l9h

I had the best time last night at the @jerseyboysoz Brisbane opening night. Congratulations to all involved in this amazing show! If you haven’t seen it yet... you need to get there ❤️✨ (at QPAC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSDgVQHJXM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mcobnlhawpb

We’re only 5 days in to 2019 and I’m already excited about where this year is headed ✨ What are some of your goals for this year? ❤️ (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsO_2BAnCEw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=73ce8or3sojq

Just in case you missed the memo I went to #fallsfestival and I’m gonna post another photo because I’m feeling ma braids courtesy of the incredibly talented and wise @hair_by_jools 💙💙 #sorrynotsorry (at Falls Festival Byron) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsK1rnmnEL6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5zafzsfj7nlm

Did you even go to #fallsfestival if you don’t get a photo in front of the sign? #happynewyear (at Falls Festival Byron) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHUG6EneLr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h3lj0rtyztt9

Looking at 2019 like... 👀💁🏼‍♀️✨ #bringiton #fallsfestival (at Falls Festival Byron) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsFolM4H6Gk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r5zdwgu0oj6k

2018! My most fulfilling year yet, both professionally and personally. Sooo many highs and a couple of lows thrown in to keep my grateful for the highs! ❤️ I’m so grateful for every moment in 2018 and I promise you all, with new music coming, bigger gigs and a few surprises as well; 2019 is going to be even better! ✨ Have a safe and happy New Year everybody! ❤️😘🌟 (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDBUtKnzJI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w29ojiutizxi

The main question I got asked over Christmas was how do I stay so motivated at the gym? The truth is there are days I’m not motivated but I get my ass out of bed and I go to the gym anyway because I know I’ll thank myself for it later. 💪🏼 This morning was my first day back at the gym after the Christmas break and it was honestly bloody hard. 🎄✨ It was so incredibly hard to get out of bed, I was hot, I felt heavy and I was puffed. But I had a bloody great Christmas break spent with my family eating and drinking and now it’s time to get back into it. I find my motivation comes from wanting to be gig fit and I find my anxiety is also way more manageable when I’m exercising. What is your reason why? #motivation 💪🏼💪🏼 (at HIIT Australia Geebung) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7OPn-Hcf4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=odmhex4d21n4