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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?
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.
Maryanne's Magic Maca Balls
27 June 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team

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.
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.
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?
The Wild Women Guide To Hiking Hygiene
19 April 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Staying clean and healthy is an important issue when hiking, particularly in developing countries where you may be exposed to illnesses and diseases against which you have no natural immunity. When hiking in a group, there is a greater likelihood that bacteria will be passed around the group, so personal hygiene is critical. So, what’s the best way to stay healthy on a hike?
Your Friends Can Make Or Break Your Healthy Habits
13 April 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

We know the people we spend the most time with influence our behaviour, but did you know that as much as 80% of our health is determined by our environment? Yep, who you hang out with can make or break your health, and, in turn, yours can make or break theirs...
Want To Age Gracefully? Be Disgraceful
5 April 2018
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Do you think you're too old to pose in your undies in the middle of the snow? Perhaps you're too dignified? Too ladylike? Well, Di Westaway isn't, and this week she tells us why.
A Chocolate-Lover's Guide To A Healthy Easter Weekend
27 March 2018
By the Wild Women On Top team

Ooooh Easter. One of the only times it’s considered socially acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast… our kind of holiday. However, like any holiday centred around eating not-so-nourishing treats, the Easter weekend can leave us feeling less than our best – lethargic and so full of buttered hot cross buns we can’t move.

So how do we avoid feeling flat and fatigued while still enjoying the gorgeous traditions of Easter? Here are our tips…
Last-Minute Adventures For The Easter Long Weekend
21 March 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team

If you haven’t yet got a fabulous adventure planned for the Easter long weekend, fret not. It might be too late to organise hiking around Auckland or surfing in Indonesia, but it’s not too late to explore the gorgeous wilderness that’s right on your doorstep.

Here are our top picks for your long weekend adventures…
From $200 To $20 Million: How Sydney Coastrek Became What It Is Today
15 March 2018
By the Wild Women On Top Team

In 2009, 40 Wild Women walked 126km from La Perouse to Palm Beach, in the first ever Sydney Coastrek ‘Event Day’. We raised about $200 for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

Today, almost 4000 Coastrekkers will walk 30km or 60km from Manly to Bondi, raising $2 million to restore sight. Here's how we got from there to here.

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