#freshflayva

#2017

The year of getting fit and healthy, kicking ass, achieving fitness squad goals, look great doing it & even better doing it with affordable active wear clothing (which now also includes AFTER PAY YAY!). Especially living in Melbourne and Gold Coast where the urban healthy lifestyle is #ontrend.

The Fresh Flayva girls sat down and spoke to Eleni who said she has two different stories for how the idea of her waistrainers & active wear came about and combined the two in order to create her ultimate female fitness ‘MC Australian Label Active Wear & Waistrainers Business.’

Eleni at the beautiful and young age of 28 whilst pregnant with her first child started researching products to help loose baby weight after giving birth. After she gave birth to a beautiful girl named Gia she realised that it can be quite difficult to lose that baby bump fat and get back into shape. This is how the MC waistrainers were born (parden the pun).  She said

" I wanted to help people get back into shape or back into even better shape, help them shrink their waists and ultimately felt better about themselves. "

The product worked so well for Eleni , she believed in it and its benefits so she went out on a limb and started selling it. This worked so well in fact that picked up a great clientele and has sold over thousands of  waist trainers to date (So much so that the Queen of MC waist trainers and Active Wear can't even remember the exact number).

The success of her waist trainers then sparked interest for her new fashionista within project, being a mum and a girl boss Eleni was constantly busy and spent most of her day or working hours in dull, boring, or miss shaped active wear in hope that she would eventually be getting to a gym that day as so many of us do.

However Eleni started to feel doubt about herself and her body and even though she was in active wear 24/7 , she didn't feel pretty, confident or even feminine in the grey robot type of active wear and this is where a sudden realisation came to her , she had discovered a lack in this market and thus the MC Active Wear was created.

She designed her active wear to look elegant, chic, pretty and feminine, she also designed matching colours and sets of active wear to cater for every type of woman and to be flattering on curves and every different body types.

MC Australian Label Waist Training & Active Wear is not only the perfect gym and getting back into shape healthy lifestyle gear , but you can also  be pretty fashionable and feminine whilst working up a sweat or even just in total comfort for the every day woman.

The Fresh Flayva girls give the MC Australian Label Waist Training & Activewear a 9.5/ 10 L & R :) xo

P.S You can check them out on instagram: @mcactivewearandwaisttrainers

Find them on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/Mcactivewearandwaistraining/

or buy from their online shop (which now includes after pay) at:  https://www.melbournecontours.com.au/collections/all

Paronella Park

Wether you are a visitor or a local, staying for business or pleasure, far North Queensland is one of the most exquisite beautiful scenic places to visit. From its iconic oceans, to its incredible beaches and stunning landmarks.

When the Fresh Flayva girls ventured on their girls trip earlier this year, they chose to visit one of the most beautiful parks in far North Queensland that combines both history and beauty.

Located just 120 kilometres south of Cairns is the stunning ‘Paronella Park’ which is now considered as a heritage tourist attraction. From the minute you arrive you are captivated by the beauty and magic and embraced with open arms, warmth and love by Mark and Judy Evans, who are the current owners/operators of the park. They invite you into their family and a place they call home in order to keep the magic alive and allow you to experience the magic for yourself. This couple is so passionate about this Queensland historical artefact that they make it a point to greet and serve everyone personally who comes through those doors.

When making your way through ‘Paronella Park’ it is impossible not to imagine ones self transported back in time to an era much like that of a great gatsby movie.

The park was originally built by Jose Paronella, who arrived in Australia from Catalonia, Spain in 1913. He returned home and married Magarita in 1925, but Australia is where his heart lie and in 1929 they purchased 13 acres of virgin scrub/ land along Mena Creek for £120 and Jose began to build his pleasure gardens and reception centre for the public to enjoy. The luscious green rainforest with over 1000 trees and flowers surround the magnificent remains of what was once beautiful castles, with a theatre and ballroom and entertainment / picnic areas.

In its original glory it hosted society and was the local go to spot for lovers and others to go and enjoy the grounds. However Cairns and its unpredictable weather of cyclones, floods and fire has destroyed a lot of the interior. Since taking over the Evans family have made it their mission to return the park to its original glory.

When visiting the park you can choose to stop and have a bite to eat, like the most delicious homemade ice creams at the designated cafe at the front of the park or you can choose to explore the grounds by yourself or with a guided tour.

The Fresh Flayva girls 100% recommended a the guided tour, in which you will explore the grounds, waterfalls , feed the fish and even interact with the wild life. If your tour guide is Mandy Thao you are in for the best, funniest and most informative and entertaining tour for half an hour of your life.

‘Paronella Park’ is a great day out for all ages, and when you are finished you are gifted with a piece of the park for you to keep forever.

Grocer & Grind - Perfect Brunch Spread!

Are you new to the Gold Coast?, or just looking to find something that’s out of the busy tourist center? Or maybe you are just looking for something that is not only delicious but is also extremely healthy and fits in with the health craved vibe that is the sunny Gold Coast. Then look no further my friends because Grocer & Grind have got you covered, Located in the heart of Goldie (1/1 Sunshine Blvd, Gold Coast QLD 4218 Broadbeach Waters) away from the tourist areas they provide an amazing variety of sweet and savory options just like the delicious brunch spread above and have a great urban rustic type feel about them. Not only is their customer service great, but their food leaves you with a well nourished healthy satisfied feeling, rather than the old top pants button opening feel. Their menu includes meal options for, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian and Dairy Free and Paleo diners.

As soon as the Fresh Flayva girls heard about this place they knew they had to check them out, The Grocer & Grind cafe is open from 6am-4pm but their kitchen closes at 2pm, this gives you and the gals, or you and your special someone to enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or brunch just like the Fresh Flayva girls did. The girls enjoyed two of the menu’s classics;

The French Tower:

Stacked banana bread french toast, with fresh strawberries, topped with delicious goji berries, walnuts and coconut yogurt and then jazzed up with a drizzle of 100% Canadian maple syrup. (The perfect healthy treat for anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth.)

and..

The Lamb and Beetroot Burger:

Succulent lamb cooked to perfection on a lightly toasted bun, layered with fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce/ rocket, juicy slices of beetroot, ripe avocado, topped with a house made pesto and a sprinkle of goats cheese.

Paired with:

Oven baked sweet potato fries and a nut aioli (These little gems are perfect for anyone Gluten Free, Dairy Free and/ Or Vegan as the aioli is made from nuts not animal products)

Accompanied by the freshest squeezed juice,

Mint to be:

This was made up of watermelon, mint and lime and was the perfect accompaniment to a very successful and fulfilling meal.  (Grocer & Grind have a range of different fresh squeezed juices available, you can even make up your own juice.)

The Fresh Flayva girls walked away from this meal feeling a nice satisfied full after eating a great brunch spread that was not only healthy for you but was also quite delicious, the only down side is that the price is a bit expensive but you definitely get your money’s worth. The Fresh Flayva girls give this meal an 8/10 !

Bin 232 Pacific Fair - Australia

Busy running around shopping for the new year? Take a breather and dine at the beautiful Bin232PacificFair, the third of there establishments located here on the Gold Coast, Australia. Not only do they have great customer service, you can also indulge on some of their delicious food and desserts. Just like this stunning Vanilla Panna Cotta served in a stylish glass with rhubarb compote, caramel and a gluten free salted popcorn crum. It was a crowd favourite the only downfall was that the caramel was slightly burnt, which took a few points away from an otherwise flawless dessert. However regardless of this flaw we still cleaned up the whole bowl/ cup.