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Hey guys, I'm so pumped that BARE Lean is now LIVE and I can't wait to show you what we have in store for you!! Below are some of the answers to some of the questions I've been getting lately around the difference between BARE Lean and Regular or Vegetarian BARE, which we have out now. I hope this helps! What Is BARE Lean? BARE Lean is an individually tailored guide designed to support you in your goal of feeling leaner, fitter, stronger and more confident within yourself. Using your age, height, weight and sex, we provide you with an individually tailored guide with 120+ recipes that have been portioned specific to your energy and macronutrient needs.   What does BARE Lean include? 120+ NEW recipes exclusive to BARE Lean 30+ exclusive BARE Lean workouts and workout demonstration videos Interactive online progress and accountability trackers 12 weeks of pre-filled weekly planners and shopping lists, as well as an interactive, downloadable and customisable weekly planner and shopping list to make your own  Online chat support, a web based discussion forum and access to our official BARE Facebook community group, which allows you to interact with thousands of women on their own BARE journey’s Ingredient swaps and alternatives to cater for allergies, intolerances and food preferences Educational tools and resources What is the difference between BARE Lean & Regular BARE? BARE Lean is an individually tailored nutrition guide that takes into account your age, height, weight and sex, to provide individually tailored portioned recipes to support you in your journey to feel leaner, fitter, stronger and more confident within yourself. A weight loss factor has been applied in these calculations to place you in an energy deficit to support you in your BARE Lean journey.  BARE Lean also includes 30 workouts exclusive to the guide. These will help you meet the exercise recommendations to support you in your journey of becoming leaner or achieving healthy weight loss.  BARE Lean also comes with a journey/accountability web app portal, specific to the BARE Lean guide. The BARE Guide regular and the BARE Guide vegetarian are designed using the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, making them general healthy eating guides.   Join me on my journey with BARE Lean!  Why? Because as you can see, BARE Lean isn't just about getting leaner, but it actually gives you ALL the tools you need on your weight loss journey. Including taking out all the stress of counting calories (because we do it all for you so you never even have to look at calories!). It also gives you a platform to track the changes to your energy levels, stress levels, mood, body measurements and progress photos too! 💪🏼 If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at info@leahitsines.com.au or alternatively check out our FAQ page here Additionally if you want to kickstart a BARE Lean 7 day free trial, click here! Leah xx

What Is BARE Lean? BARE Lean is an individually tailored guide designed to support you in your goal of feeling leaner, fitter, stronger and more confident within yourself. Using your age, height, weight and sex, we provide you with an individually tailored guide with 120+ recipes that have been portioned specific to your energy and macronutrient needs.   What does BARE Lean include? 120+ NEW recipes exclusive to BARE Lean Individually tailored portions to YOU and YOUR energy requirements 30+ exclusive BARE Lean workouts and workout demonstration videos Interactive online progress and accountability trackers 12 weeks of pre-filled weekly planners and shopping lists, as well as an interactive, downloadable and customisable weekly planner and shopping list to make your own  Online chat support, a web based discussion forum and access to our official BARE Facebook community group, which allows you to interact with thousands of women on their own BARE journey’s Ingredient swaps and alternatives to cater for allergies, intolerances and food preferences Educational tools and resources What is the difference between BARE Lean & Regular BARE? BARE Lean is an individually tailored nutrition guide that takes into account your age, height, weight and sex, to provide individually tailored portioned recipes to support you in your journey to feel leaner, fitter, stronger and more confident within yourself. A weight loss factor has been applied in these calculations to place you in an energy deficit to support you in your BARE Lean journey.  BARE Lean also includes 30 workouts exclusive to the guide. These will help you meet the exercise recommendations to support you in your journey of becoming leaner or achieving healthy weight loss.  BARE Lean also comes with a journey/accountability web app portal, specific to the BARE Lean guide. The BARE Guide regular and the BARE Guide vegetarian are designed using the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, making them general healthy eating guides. Please note, BARE Regular & BARE Vegetarian are NOT individually tailored. I don’t live in Australia, can I still purchase BARE? Absolutely!! BARE Lean is available world wide so everyone can enjoy it. How much will BARE Lean cost? BARE Lean will cost $149.97 AUD. Please note, this is a once off payment and BARE Lean is NOT a subscription.  How long do I have access to BARE Lean for? With BARE Lean you receive lifetime access!  I have tried so many programs before, what makes BARE Lean different? The BARE Lean guide is an individually tailored nutrition and workout guide that has taken into account your age, height, weight and sex, to provide you with individually portioned recipes to support you in your journey to feel leaner, fitter, stronger and more confident within yourself. BARE Lean provides you all the tools and support you need in your journey towards your goal. These include 30 exclusive BARE Lean workouts to help you meet the your exercise goals as well as access to our new online web-app where you can track your progress measures (this new accountability feature that will absolutely amaze you!).   Are there models in BARE Lean? No, there are no models in the BARE Lean guide, instead we have designed the recipes to meet your individual energy and macronutrient needs to support your goals. You just need to select breakfast, main meals and snacks, as recommended in the guide, to ensure you are eating to meet these requirements. What equipment will I need for the BARE Lean workouts? The BARE Lean workouts use minimal equipment, including dumbbells, skipping ropes and resistance bands, however, you can choose to do body weight exercises if you do not have access to this equipment.     So what are you waiting for?? Join me, and start your BARE Lean Journey! Because as you can see, this guide isn't just about getting leaner, but it actually gives you ALL the tools you need on your weight loss journey. Including taking out all the stress of counting calories (because we do it all for you so you never even have to look at calories!). It also gives you a platform to track the changes to your energy levels, stress levels, mood, body measurements and progress photos too! 💪🏼 If you have any other BARE Lean questions, be sure to let me know via my contact form or info@leahitsines.com.au Additionally if you want to kickstart your BARE Lean 7 day free trial, click here! Leah xx

BARE Lean is LIVE and making absolute waaaaves with the community!! BUT if you're wondering how brutal I am when I designed the workouts in the guide.. how about a mini BARE Lean workout to get your blood pumping! (yeah sorry in advance hahaha 🤪)   FULL BODY & CARDIO** - use weights with these exercises (if you have) Round 1 15 squat and press**50 skips20 walking lunges**50 skips15 push ups50 skips20 jump squatsRound 240 ab bikes40 mountain climbers15 leg raisers** (weight held above chest)40 mountain climbers12 side rasiers**40 mountain climbers15 goblet squads** REPEAT Round 1 & 2. Finisher 1 minute high plank1 minute or 15 burpees (chest to ground) I hope you love the workout.. I am SO EXCITED to smash this week with BARE Lean! Lot's of love, Leah xx

I thought I'd talk more about my "weight loss" journey with BARE Lean so far a little more so everyone can get an understanding of what I'm doing right now.  Firstly, yes I'm on a "weight loss" journey myself, but please don't feel like for a second is about the "weight" on the scales, in fact it's not really about weight at all, that's honestly, just a number on the scales and to be honest, it's just the easiest way I know how to communicate the journey I'm on to YOU. For me, this journey is about how I FEEL more than anything.. Which is why every fortnight I have been checking in on my "non-scale goals". So you're probably wondering what I've actually been DOING so far on my weight loss journey, which I've broken down below along with my "non-scale goals" as a tracking measure overtime.  FOOD It's no secret I have been eating from my very own BARE Guide. The BARE Guide is an online healthy eating guide, that is designed to allow women enjoy all of their favourite foods and get the results they want. I've always believed that healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated or boring. BARE teaches you how to enjoy a balanced and healthy relationship with food without restriction. With over 120 recipes, flexible weekly planners and an abundance of educational resources, BARE focuses on taste and ease just as much as nutrition. From burgers and curries to pancakes and banana bread, each recipe is quick, easy and, most importantly, super delicious! I've worked with an in-house dietician to ensure BARE gives your body all the daily macronutrients your body needs to thrive. EXERCISE Again, It's no surprise that I can't really do a lot in terms of exercise right now as I'm still recovering from my back injury. However, I've been trying to walk for 30 minutes a day, at least 5-6 times a week in conjunction with my rehab exercises. It's super important to be active throughout the day so you can increase your overall activity levels, which helps you burn more energy. This in conjunction with eating from BARE, has really helped me progress so far. I recommend being active or working out for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.   MY NON-SCALE GOALS To fit into a smaller size of clothing (my old clothes!!) To FEEL stronger in the gym (progression in my exercises) To FEEL good in a bikini (just to comfortably lounge around in) To FEEL lighter on my feet / leaner To FEEL more confident in my own skin & clothes To FEEL like I have more energy each day I can't stress enough, it's not about WEIGHT or the number on the scales.. That's just another unit of measure. Whatever your goals are.. Add them to your "non-scale goals" so you can track them and measure your progress over your own journey.  CAN I USE THE BARE GUIDE FOR WEIGHT LOSS? The short answer is YES, absolutely! Whether your goal is weight loss or weight gain, my BARE Guide is suitable for you. BARE is tailored to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and this ensures you are getting the correct balance of the core food groups to achieve good health. For the average person, the key to weight loss or gain is not in the types of foods consumed, but the amounts. For example, if you are an athlete who does heavy weight training, your protein needs will be higher compared to the general population. If you are trying to lose weight and feel the BARE meals are too big for you, you may need to tweak the portion sizes to be a little smaller and to better suit your requirements. If you are trying to gain weight (or you’re an athlete who does heavy weight training), you may need to adjust the portion sizes to be bigger and to better suit your nutritional needs. Ultimately, only YOU know if you’re eating too much or too little at each meal. The best way to eat the correct amount for you is by paying attention to your body’s natural cues and listening to your hunger needs. This doesn’t mean you should go wild and scoff your face with food after a big workout – it just means eating intuitively and in moderation. And, of course, exercise is another key ingredient to achieving your health and fitness goals. I hope this helps answer your questions! If you do have any other questions please send them through to info@leahitsines.com.au. Join the BARE Guide Community and start your healthy eating journey today. With over 120 exclusive recipes, flexible weekly meal planners, shopping lists and an abundance of supportive resources, BARE Lean makes healthy eating easy, sustainable and, most importantly, delicious!! I hope BARE Lean can help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be too! Leah x  

Are you working from home? or staying in for the next couple weeks? There is a few things that you can do to curb over-eating or mindless snacking during the day while at home.  I know, a little while ago we were sitting at our desks, wishing it was home time so we could rush home, eat some yummy dinner and relax, but now - staying home is a little more challenging then I had expected! I'm a serial snacker, so I needed to put some structure into my day to stop me from overeating.  My number one tip is....  MAINTAIN REGULAR YOUR EATING SCHEDULE! Simple, right? Maintaining your eating schedule as closely as you would at work is your best bet to curb snacking!  For example, the below is how I would typically eat at work, so I try to stick to these times for eating as much as possible.  BREAKFAST - 7AM SNACK - 10AM LUNCH - 1PM SNACK - 3:30PM DINNER - 6:30PM  Having these times set in place, you'll be less likely to graze on additional foods across the day. If you don't maintain regular eating, you are more likely to skip meals, overeat at the next meal or reach for choices that you typically wouldn't.  There are more ways to curb over eating and we've talked through them in #BARE essentials! If you're a BARE member, we have created an additional 40 recipe eBook that is an extension of your BARE Guide's. BARE Essentials is an additional purchase of $15 AUD for BARE Guide members only & utilises minimal & staple ingredients ONLY.. So YOU can stay healthy while at home, during this time. I hope this helps :)Happy cooking & stay safe everyone! Leah xx  

Hey Guys! I hope you're staying super safe and well.  I know how easy it can be to lose focus of leading a healthy lifestyle in unusual times like these, but it is so important now, more than ever, to focus on maintaining your physical, mental and emotional health as this is one thing that we can control and is going to keep us strong moving forward. I don’t want you guys to feel stranded with your healthy eating, particularly with the reduced access many of us have to certain food products. So I thought what better way than to give you some more BARE recipes, using simple ingredients that you are likely to already have in your pantry, to cook while you are spending more time at home! We’ve put together this BARE Essentials as an extension of the current BARE Guide and BARE Vegetarian Guide. The BARE Essentials contains 40 BARE main meal recipes that fit either Model 1 and Model 2, but instead of serving 1, they serve 4.Each recipe has a meat-based and vegetarian variation, so whether you use the BARE Guide or the BARE Vegetarian Guide, there is an option for you! We also have a little freeze symbol that shows what can/cannot be frozen.  Along with this, we have a few included breakfast and snack recipe ideas. Once you have stocked your pantry, fridge and freezer with the staples, you can then purchase your fruits and vegetables fresh as you need them or, as an alternative, use a mixed frozen variety – depending on what is available to you. As you look through the guide you will notice I have included ‘mixed vegetables’ in some of the recipes, this leaves the option open for you to use whatever you have access to, whether that is fresh or frozen. As for meats, your local butcher is often the best place to find what you need! If you can’t find what you are looking for, consider a different cut of meat or swap for an alternative protein. The recipes inside are similar to the ones in BARE where they are not under 5 ingredients, however, you are able to access these ingredients easily.  What we consider staples as:  Pantry:  Tinned tomatoes, Tomato Passata (tomato puree),Tinned beans & lentils, Oats, Grains: (Rice, quinoa, couscous), Coconut milk, Tinned tuna, Pasta. Flour, Breadcrumbs, Stocks, Sauces (i.e soy sauce, chilli sauce), Oils & Vinegars (olive oil, sesame oil), Spreads (peanut butter, honey, maple),Nuts and Seeds, Dry spices, Baking goods (sugars, powders), Bread (Freeze before going stale!), Onion, Garlic, Potato Fridge: Meats, Eggs, Dairy (cheeses), Sauces  Freezer: Frozen fruit, Frozen Vegetables   Here are some more FAQ's that you might want to have a read of :)  Do I have to pay for BARE Essentials if I’ve already purchased the BARE Guide or the BARE Guide Vegetarian? Yes, BARE Essentials is an additional purchase for all BARE Guide and BARE Guide Vegetarian members.  How much is BARE Essentials? The BARE Essentials eBook is $15 AUD. Can I use a discount code for this purchase? Unfortunately, no discount codes will work on this product. We understand that you have purchased the BARE Guide/s before and we have therefore priced BARE Essentials to account for this, at the small price of $15 AUD. Do you offer Afterpay? Yes, After-pay is available for those that live in Australia and are wanting to purchase BARE Essentials.    How many recipes are vegetarian / vegan? 3 recipes are vegetarian completely, however every single recipe has a vegetarian swap - which is awesome!  Are the recipes gluten free / nut free / dairy free? Nut free: 36 recipes  Gluten Free: 6 recipes (however many recipes with stock and soy sauce cannot be classed as GF, but 1 swap and it becomes GF)  Dairy Free: 19 recipes  Freezable: 25 recipes  Is this for BARE Guide members only? If I haven’t purchased the BARE Guide, how can I access BARE Essentials? Yes, unfortunately as BARE Essentials is a top up eBook of BARE Guide recipes, the recipes and content will only make sense for existing BARE members as they will be familiar with the BARE principles and models. If you would like to purchase BARE Essentials, you’ll first have to purchase the BARE Guide and/or BARE Vegetarian Guide and familiarise yourself with the BARE concept and from there you’ll be able to purchase BARE Essentials via our BARE Guide Facebook community group.  Can I get a refund? Unfortunately, as this is a digital product it is deemed used once opened. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing as we will not provide a refund once purchased. If you do accidentally buy two (web crashes etc) we will happily refund you the accidental additional purchase.  Are the calories provided for each of the recipes? Personally, I do not believe in counting calories, as it is time consuming and unsustainable. I therefore haven’t included the calories for each recipe. The BARE and BARE Vegetarian Guide recipes use the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating which means the BARE models provide the appropriate amount of each of the 5 core food groups each day to support optimal health.   However, we DO have the macronutrients available for anyone who needs them. Please email leah@leahitsines.com.au with your order # and we can help you. Are there snacks in BARE Essentials? BARE Essentials has 40 main meal recipes, along with some snack and breakfast recipe suggestions, however no physical recipes for snacks.

Are you staying indoors right now? The world feels so strange right now and I feel like we all need a little positivity, fun and things to do to take our minds off the panic (nothing to panic about, just be aware and safe!) Of course, my favourite thing to do is cook BARE, create and make a mess and now that we have the time – what better way to spend your days then eating (yassss) and learning new skills in the kitchen.  If you’re staying indoors, here are some BARE recipes that I LOVE to make in advance and freeze.  At the moment when food seems to be flying off the shelves, if you can grab some things to make and freeze, you’re self-quarantine will be a breeze! Here are my top 20 BARE Regular recipes to freeze.           Model 1  Mango smoothie, green smoothie, berry bowl The fruit can be prepared in advance and frozen in zip lock bags. When it comes to making them, remove from freezer and add the remaining ingredients (long life items like oats, milks etc) and blend! Bacon pinwheels The pinwheels are incredible to make in advance. I freeze uncooked on a tray, once frozen I will then transfer to a bag to save room in the freezer. These can be frozen cooked. Defrost in the fridge and pop in oven to cook! If I’m super hungry and impatient, I’ll throw them in the microwave frozen for a minute or so to defrost and then pop in oven to cook. Savoury muffins These are great to make in bulk. once cooked, wrap in film in single portions and grab and go in the mornings. Spinach Filo Pastries  I have these in the freezer at all times in case of any visitors! Great to whip out and they’re always a hit. I freeze on a tray uncooked and then transfer to a zip lock bag. Zucchini fritters Cook these and freeze in single portions (a piece of baking paper in between each. Grab and defrost in the fridge and pop back on the pan to heat up. Beef burgers The patties are great to make in advance, freeze on a tray uncooked with a sheet of cling film in between each layer. Transfer to a bag once frozen. These just need to be defrosted and cooked on the pan, then added with the additions (lettuce, tomato, burger bun etc). Can’t find burger buns? Open burger plate or patty plate as I like to call it ha-ha!  Beef curry Curries are ALWAYS a good idea to freeze. This can be frozen as just the sauce, or in containers with the rice. Chicken parmigiana The parmy’s are great to make in advance. I coat the meat in the crumb and place onto a tray. I like to freeze uncooked, but these can be cooked and then frozen. Freeze on a tray with a sheet of baking paper in between each layer so they don’t freeze together. Transfer to a bag once frozen. Marinated meats - chicken chipotle salad, chicken yiros, satay skewers, Greek oregano chicken, grilled pork and broccoli, pepper steak   Every recipe that calls for meat to be marinated, can be marinated and then frozen uncooked. This is a super easy way to reduce mess at cook times because you’ve already done the hard work. Meat can be frozen for up to 4-6 months, but I prefer to rotate quicker than this. Zucchini slice Slices, eggy bakes etc are all amazing to freeze cooked, in single portions ready for you to grab and go. Napoletana sauce Sauces are perfect to make in bulk and freeze in single portions for you to grab and quickly whip together a quick pasta or easy dish. Model 2   Egg and chorizo Shakshuka The sauce part of this recipe can be prepared and then frozen. All you’ll need to do is pop it in a pot and then add the eggs fresh. Ham and asparagus frittata, Pumpkin and bacon muffins, Zucchini eggy muffins Any eggy bake is great to freeze. Cook these and freeze in single portions (a piece of baking paper in between each. Grab and defrost in the fridge and either in the oven or microwave to heat. Banana blueberry loaf This is a great sweet treat to have in the freezer! Freeze cooked in single wrapped portions to defrost. Beef Black bean chilli con carne The sauce part of this recipe can be prepared and then frozen. This can also be frozen with cooked rice, up to you! Bolognese Sauces are perfect to make in bulk and freeze in single portions for you to grab and quickly whip together a quick pasta or easy dish. This could be frozen just in sauce or with cooked pasta too. Pesto Freeze your pesto in ice cube containers. These last a month in the freezer and they defrost really well in the fridge! Honey salmon Marinate salmon and freeze uncooked. Defrost and place it straight onto pan and cook. Meatballs and rice These are probably my favourite recipe to freeze! Mitch loves these for a quick lunch so I freeze (cooked!) in single portions so I can grab and defrost in the microwave or a pot. These can be frozen as an entire meal with rice, or alone with just the meatballs in sauce. Fish burgers The patties are great to make in advance, freeze on a tray uncooked with a sheet of cling film in between each layer. Transfer to a bag once frozen. These just need to be defrosted and cooked on the pan, then added with the additions (lettuce, tomato, burger bun etc). Sesame soy beef, spicy chicken bowls, Mediterranean stuffed chicken, chicken lettuce cups  Every recipe that calls for meat to be marinated, can be marinated and then frozen uncooked. This is a super easy way to reduce mess at cook times because you’ve already done the hard work. Meat can be frozen for up to 4-6 months, but I prefer to rotate quicker than this. I hope you love these recipes & they help keep your stock levels at home up throughout these crazy times. Remember to stay safe, be careful & remember to spread love and positivity.Love, Leah x

I'm sure we're all sick of asking ourselves the age old question of "What's for dinner?" especially.. After a long hard day at work!  Myself included, I don't have the energy to slave in the kitchen for hours after a huge day. Even with my love food, I also crave quick meals that are easy to cook, which is why I wanted to share with you My 5 Easiest Dinner Recipes!   1. Lemon Salmon with Fresh Tomato Salsa I absolutely love fresh meals like this because they leave you feeling super light! The salmon has a delicious lemony flavour and is great with a garden salad. You cant go wrong! It's perfect for a summer meal because of all the fresh and citrusy flavours.  2. Vegan Dahl This recipe is so tasty and packed with protein to keep you nice a full! It takes a little time to simmer but prep time is minimal. Once all the ingredients are on the heat, you can basically sit back and relax. Dont let the "vegan" title scare you, it SERIOUSLY packs a punch with flavour. It can be serves with delicious naan bread and some rice.  3. Chilli Lime Chicken Meal Prep Spice up your meal prep game with this delicious Chilli Lime Chicken recipe! Packed with my favourite veggies, sweet potato mash and broccoli, this recipe is super quick, easy and, most importantly, packed with flavour. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have 3 meals prepped and ready to go for the week. How easy is that? 4. Thai Chicken Burgers Delicious chicken burgers that will leave your family wanting more! Personally I love a good burger, super quick and easy to make.. What's not to love?! 5. Chorizo and Broccoli Pasta I love a simple and quick pasta! This is a super easy meal that the whole family will love. That best part...you'll be finished eating in less than 20 minutes. I hope you love this blog on My 5 Easiest Dinner Recipes! Happy cooking, Leah x

My BARE Guide is packed with over 120 exclusive recipes, an abundance of resources and flexible weekly planners so you can feel happy and healthy while enjoying all your favourite foods. I want you to enjoy everything that BARE has to offer! So here are my 6 top tips on how to get the most out of the BARE Guide. The BARE Essentials 1. Plan ahead Whether you want to meal prep, batch cook or cook as you go, organisation is key when it comes to the BARE Guide. I’ve designed example weekly meal plans, which you can follow or use for inspiration, while also providing you with a meal planner template so you can easily choose your BARE meals and plan them out for the week ahead. This small organised step helps you to save money, not waste food and, most importantly, ensure your body is getting all the macronutrients it needs to thrive. In this case, the BARE Guide meal planners & shopping lists are super helpful.. I know I personally use them each week to help me plan my meals for the week! Below is an example meal planner we have in the BARE Guide! 2. Swap recipe and ingredients to your liking! I’ve designed every BARE meal to be flexible and swappable so you can eat to suit your lifestyle. So if you don’t like a Model 1 Main Meal then simply swap it for another Model 1 Main Meal recipe OR if you love recipe but don’t like a particular ingredient then use the Swaps & Alternatives chart in the resources of the BARE Guide to find an appropriate alternative. For instance, swap a zucchini for broccoli, swap an egg for a flaxseed egg or swap white flour for gluten free flour. 3. Prep on Sundays Whether you want to meal prep or not, using Sunday as your prep day is another great way to stay organised and relieve yourself from stress and hunger pains later on during the week. At a basic level, I recommend using Sundays to plan your meals for the week ahead, confirm any swaps, write out your shopping list, buy your ingredients and get your meals ready for Monday. 4. Stock up your pantry If you look through the recipes, you’ll notice that there are a few staple ingredients I use throughout the BARE Guide. Some of these items you may already have in your cupboard but I recommend keeping these ingredients well stocked so you have everything you need to create your BARE meals. In the resources of the BARE Guide, you can discover my full list of kitchen essentials for fridge, freezer and pantry. 5. Join the community Get daily support and motivation from myself and the private BARE Guide Facebook Community. Here you can connect with women all over the world, including my BARE Ambassadors, while sharing tips, tricks and ideas. 6. Don’t forget the resources While all the BARE recipes are super amazing, make sure you don’t skip over the resources in the BARE Guide. From my Snacking Guide and Cooking Basics to Universal Measurement Conversions and Swaps and Alternatives, I’ve packed the resources with an abundance of food, cooking and nutritional information that are not only going to help you get the most out of BARE but also help you to enjoy healthy eating for life. If you have any other BARE questions, be sure to let me know via my contact form or Instagram! I absolutely love hearing from you and want to answer any questions you may have. Haven't already got the BARE Guide? Join thousands of other woman who are enjoying the ease, flexibility and taste of BARE. Start now. Leah xx

Let's be honest, whenever we get a morning off or some time to ourselves to just chill out and relax.. It's quite amazing.  What better way to spend this time than with some delicious food.. Here are My 10 Favourite Brunch Recipes! For the Savoury Lovers: 1. Shakshuka (Baked Eggs) YAY! Who doesn't love baked eggs! They're seriously delicious and one of my favourite Sunday breakfast cook ups when I have a little more time! This recipe was by @katiegb as a part of my community recipes! Thank you Katie!     2. Asparagus and Zucchini Fritters This is cafe level brunch style! These Asparagus and Zucchini Fritters are incredible especially when you add a poached egg on top.      3. Pancetta and Sun Dried Tomato Omelette How good are omelettes? 🍳Do YOU guys have a favourite flavour? I swear I never stick to one, its basically whatever I have in my fridge, goes in! 😂 This is a pancetta, basil and semi dried tomato omelette and it is AMAZING!     4. Salmon Salsa Pockets We have these at Christmas as a little appetiser but they are perfect brunch addition too. They're really fresh and lemony, perfect for those summer days coming up.     5. Simple Hollandaise Sauce How good is Hollandaise! I LOVE making my own so I can spice up the flavours and of course it's what makes the classic brunch favourite; Eggs Benedict. This recipe is sooo tasty and sooo easy, you'll wonder why you ever eat out.     6. Mushroom and Pancetta Frittata This will soon be your new favourite brunch option. It's super simple and easily feed the whole family. Tip: is make a big batch so you have some leftover to grab on the go when a lazy brunch isn't possible.     For the Sweet Tooths: 7. Sticky Date Oats Yessss YAY! I love this community recipe by Jenny (@theactivebod). It is SO DELICIOUS! The perfect brunch for those colder mornings or when you just want something that tastes like cake!     8. Berry Buttermilk Pancakes Pancakes are clear brunch favourite and OH MY these are super delicious! The strawberries are the perfect addition! I love making a BIG stack of pancakes and topping them with maple syrup or coconut yoghurt but you can add whatever you like.     9. Peach Parfait  Summer is nearly here in AUS, which means peaches are coming back into season! YAY! I love enjoying a beautiful big fruit salad or parfait on a warm Sunday morning. The best thing about parfaits in the they looks really fancy but they're actually SOOO EASY to make. It's a win win.     10. Coffee Banana Smoothie I don't think brunch is complete without a coffee AND a smoothie, which is why I LOVE this Coffee Banana Smoothies so much! It is so delicious! It's definitely my favourite morning smoothie because the shot of coffee gives me a little wake up!     Try a recipe or two this week and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing your feedback! Be sure to also share your creations with me on Instagram so I can like, comment and share! Use the tag @leahitsines and hashtag #leahitsines to reach out. Leah x

"Eat your greens! They're good for you" Who didn't hear that a million times growing up. But as much as I don't want to admit my parents were right...they kind of were. I personally believe greens are essential as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle that are pivotal for our well being.  BUT...it's so easy to think of a bland salad, a bitter green smoothie or over blanched broccoli, when you think about eating more greens. So I'm going to bust this myth today. Eating your greens can be super delicious, as well as healthy, quick and easy, and I've got 13 AMAZING recipes to prove it to you. So let's start scrolling...   1. Broccoli & Feta Fritters These little fritters will make adding veggies into your day a breeze! Get the recipe here.   2. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus  This is the BEST 20 minutes appetiser for a BBQ!  Get the recipe here.   3. Zucchini Bolognese Boats Light, hearty and super healthy!  This is the perfect dinner idea to get some extra veggies into you and your kids.  Get the recipe here.   4. Spinach & Strawberry Salad This different yet amazingly delicious salad is a super fun way to bulk up on your greens.  Get the recipe here.   5. Cheesy Broccoli  This is the best ever Cheesy Broccoli Soup! You won't be able to stop eating.  Get the recipe here.   6. Garlic & Chilli Bok Choy This super fresh recipe is the perfect easy and healthy side to complete any delicious lunch or dinner.  Get the recipe here.   7. Simple Yellow Fish Curry I LOVE this curry! It's so simple, quick and packed with flavour. Serve over basmati rice and you're in for a delicious, light dinner.  Get the recipe here.   8. Chilli Kale Chips   These are quick, easy and, most importantly, delicious! Don't be surprised if you eat them all at once.  Get the recipe here.   9. Grilled Vegetable & Chicken Salad This super satisfying salad with give you all the energy and greens you need to power through the day.  Get the recipe here.   10. Easy Cheesy Broccolini The perfect healthy side to any lunch or dinner. This quick and easy cheesy broccolini recipe is super delicious!  Get the recipe here.    11. Kale Pesto Pasta Such a delicious and super easy way to get some extra greens into you! I mean who doesn't love pasta?  Get the recipe here.    12. Beetroot & Haloumi Salad Haloumi has to be my favourite cheese, ever! Its so soft and delicious, you won't even notice you're eating a salad.  Get the recipe here.    13. Spinach and Basil Pesto This pesto is life changing!! It lasts for weeks in the fridge and is a easy way to make any meal super delicious and bursting with flavour.  Get the recipe here.    Try recipe or two this week and be sure to let me know your thoughts  I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing your feedback! Be sure to also share your creations with me on Instagram so I can like, comment and share! Use the tag @leahitsines and hashtag #leahitsines to reach out.   Happy cooking, Leah xx  

It's no surprise I learnt to cook from both my Mum & Yiayia.. I mean I still love cooking and spending time with them in the kitchen.  One thing I loved as a kid would be baking with both of them.. Mind you I haven't quite mastered my baking skills like they have! Here are My Top 4 Favourite Baking Recipes which would be perfect for you to try over the long weekend! 1. Lemonade Scones This recipe is so simple! My mum has been making Lemonade Scones for years and they are the most delicious, fluffy scones I've ever tasted! They're amazing fresh out of the oven and served with the traditional jam and cream.     2. Choc-Hazelnut Cookies These Choc-Hazelnut cookies are so delicious! They're a super amazing snack or filler dessert and the best thing is they won't take long for the kids prepare or bake.     3. White Choc Blondies How goooood is a blondie?! Don't feel bad if you've only just figured out what a "blondie" is...because, me too!! haha! They're a white version of a chocolate brownie, using white chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Your kids will love these just as much as they love licking the bowl.     4. Oreo Balls HERE IS YOUR NEW FAVE DESSERT! Oreo balls - they are the BOMB! They're a little crunchy on the outside with the chocolate, but then you have a deliciously smooth inside. Don't blame me if you and your kids gobble them all up at once.     You should try a recipe or two while it's the long weekend.. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing your feedback!  Leah x