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The Moment I Realised Our Purpose Is Not About Fitness
12 October 2018
Recently, as I stood at the finish line of Adelaide Coastrek, our first event in partnership with mental health charity Beyond Blue, I realised our business had found its true heart. We weren't only walking for fitness, were walking away from fear, anxiety, hopelessness, depression, desperation and overwhelm, and towards hope, resilience and recovery.
My Life Really Began At 50. Here's How Yours Can, Too
24 July 2018
By Di Westaway

We often hear that women feel invisible after fifty, but I refuse to accept that my worth has a “use-by” date. I know I’ve got many more fabulous years ahead to serve, to laugh, to love, to climb, to bike, to hike, to travel and to explore this magnificent earth. Plus, I often wear entire outfits of purple and ride my bike through the shopping centre, so I really don't blend in. Here's how you can put more life into your later years.
The Ultimate Wild Women Scroggin
13 July 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team | Experts in hiking adventures for women

Scroggin is an old bushwalking treat that lasts for ages, fills you up, nourishes you, doesn’t require cooking, and rejuvenates you mid-hike. Traditionally, it includes Sultanas, Currants, Raisins, and Other Good Goodies including Nuts!

We like to mix it up a bit, because we're Wild Women and that's the kinda thing we do.
How to Become A Badass Hiker (With a Good Ass)
13 July 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Badass hikers aren’t born, you have to train to become one. In addition to learning advanced hiking and backpacking skills, you need to train your bum, legs and core as well as keeping your body supple. Here are five functional exercises you can do to become a badass hiker.
Five Thoughts Every "Morning" Exerciser Has Had
11 July 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

I’m a morning exerciser. Every day, my alarm goes off when it’s dark and I leap out of bed, full of enthusiasm and energy, ready to take on the day.

Except I don’t. Ever. In reality, my brain sounds a little something like this when my alarm goes off...
I Hate The Cold. Here's Why I'm Going Swimming In Iceland
11 July 2018
By Bella Westaway

I’ve given myself a challenge. It’s cliched, but empowering. I’m getting out of my comfort zone. I’m tacking my hatred of cold water head on in five weeks when I hike across Iceland. And not just hike. Hike through glacial streams. I’m also going diving (diving!) in ice-melt water. Ouch.

Why? Well, it all started with a broken shower.
The Foodies Guide To Camp Cooking
11 July 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team | Experts in hiking adventures for women

If you’re a foodie, it can be a big ask to head off into the wilderness and be expected to survive on “camp” food. Especially if your idea of camp food is freeze-dried ready meals.

But camp food can be excellent. So, what are some ways to take camp food to the next level?
10 Easy Ways To Improve Your Wellbeing Today
11 July 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team | Experts in hiking adventures for women

If you followed all the health advice you read on the internet, you’d never leave the house. But when we’re bombarded with health tips that feel unachievable, expensive and totally over the top, we can get overwhelmed. No matter how great they might be, if we can’t follow them, they’re useless.

But there are some great, easy, free and fun ways to improve your health today – if you know where to look.
How To Stay Healthy (And Happy) On Long-Haul Adventures
6 July 2018
By Di Westaway | CEO and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Here at Wild Women, we're all about adventures - travelling to far-flung places and getting out of our comfort zone - and enjoying the wild ride that follows. But overseas adventures can also mean long-haul flights, dodgy plane food and not enough sleep - leaving you feeling less than your best. Here's how I stay healthy while I travel.
Magic Maca Balls
27 June 2018
Coconut! Maca! Dates! Cacao! Delicious. Healthy. Easy. Quick.

This recipe from our Wild Woman Maryanne is so good we can't even write full sentences. Enjoy!
How To Become A 'Fitness Person'
20 June 2018
You know those people who are 'fitness people'. They say things like 'I just LOVE exercise' or 'I get cranky when I don't workout'. They can also seem unreasonably happy, which sometimes makes 'non-fitness people' annoyed. Well, they don't have some magical elixir, nor were they just born that way. If you're not here already, here's how to come over to the bright side...
Super Seedy Protein Balls
20 June 2018
This delicious recipe, gifted to us by the mother of gorgeous Wild Woman Anurag, is the perfect hiking treat. Jam-packed with nuts, seeds and good fats, it'll keep you fuller for longer, so you can smash your fitness goals and feel great while you're at it!
Delicious Nutritious | Elaine's Mermaid Elixir
20 June 2018
Elaine's incredible Mermaid Elixir has antibacterial properties to fight off those winter sore throats and colds!
The Solution To Our Obesity Crisis Could Be A Walk In The Park
13 June 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

In Australia and all across the developed world, we've got a serious obesity crisis. We all know exercise is good for us, but many of us can't bring ourselves to do it. Well, Di Westaway thinks she's found a way to make it not only easy, but fun.
An Open Letter To My Daughter: Busy Is Not A Badge Of Honour
7 June 2018
By Di Westaway | CEO and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Do you often exclaim to others (or yourself) that you're just SO busy? Do you feel like you're constantly time poor? Are you stressed, tired or wrung out often?

That used to be me. Here's why I stopped wearing busy as a badge of honour.
How Ditching The Gym Transformed My Fitness
30 May 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

From the time I quit gymnastics at 16 until my early forties, I was constantly beating myself up for not exercising regularly. I struggled to find workouts I could sustain long term. The gym was okay for a while. Then I had kids, and fitting in the gym became impossible. Just packing the nappy bag took too much time and energy. So I ditched it completely and I've never looked back...
How To Stay Motivated To Workout In Winter
23 May 2018
Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

When the alarm kills delicious dozing on a dark winter’s morning or your lover tempts you with a glass of red as you snuggle up together on the couch, it takes an iron will to honour your commitment to a walk in the cold.

Despite knowing how exhilarated you’ll feel when you’re out there, and how satisfied you’ll feel when it’s over, getting active outdoors in winter is a tough gig. Our brain tells us to snooze that little bit longer, stay indoors after dark and slow down. But our body needs to move.
Why Our Adventures Are Always "All Women"
18 May 2018
By Di Westaway | CEO and Founder of Wild Women On Top

My first taste of hiking came from the world of men. A world in which we raced silently through the bush; no clifftop cuppas, no plunging in mountain streams, no photo shoots, no inhaling wildflowers, no giggling, no exploring little side trails and definitely no gourmet food.

It almost frightened me off, until I realised hiking was not the problem, these men were.
From A Daughter To All Mothers: You Have Permission To Adventure
9 May 2018
By Bella Westaway

Have you ever felt you couldn’t possibly leave your kids or partner for an adventure with friends? Felt it would be too selfish? Too indulgent? That nobody would survive without you? Or have you done it and felt guilty? From a daughter who was "left", this one's for you...
Give Yourself A Gift This Mother's Day
3 May 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Mother’s Day was once about worshipping mothers as a community or tribe. A day for celebrating the incredible value of mothers. Now, for many families, it’s a day to give Mum flowers, presents and brunch... it's become a Hallmark holiday. So how can you make it meaningful again?

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