Every now and then, when your motivation is flagging, it can be useful to look to some of your favourite role models to get you going again.
These women are just some of the people we like to check out on Instagram to inspire us – from recipe ideas to yoga poses and squat racks, they’re a great source of fitspo.
Who are your favourites?
Millie Mackintosh
Best For: Fitness Meets Fashion
Dreamy day @cbyclarissa #getupandgoagain ❤️
A photo posted by Millie Mackintosh (@milliemackintoshofficial) on
Mar 27, 2016 at 1:22am PDT
Socialite, model, business woman and former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh is known for many things, but her interest in health and fitness inspires us on a regular basis.
Having been naturally skinny her entire life, Millie never really paid that much attention to what she put in her body or what exercise she did, until she decided that she wanted to make a commitment to better health.
Killer push up and pike combo @markzim88 #camo #girlswholift
A video posted by Millie Mackintosh (@milliemackintoshofficial) on
Feb 8, 2016 at 12:46am PST
Overhauling her diet and taking on a gruelling exercise regime, she has transformed herself from skinny to fit with incredible results, while still indulging in her favourite foods and tipples on occasion.
Check out @milliemackintoshofficial for a combination of IT-girl workout ideas and style inspiration – she seriously makes the most of her hard-earned body when it comes to her wardrobe!
Amelia Freer
Best For: Nutrition
I’m back to work today and filming some recipes from my new book for you. I wanted to say an enormous thank you to so many of you for your love and messages of support over the last week. Clearly there are many dog lovers amongst us! I have been so touched by all of the messages I have received since Oliver died and while it has been such a sad few days with lots of adjusting, I have so many happy memories and feel so grateful to have had such a special dog by my side for the last 10 years. So many of my clients who knew and loved Oliver have all been so saddened by the news and this only makes me feel more and more lucky to have had such an amazing boy. It’s nice to be back to work today and I’m feeling excited to share these recipes with you in just a few weeks. Can’t believe it is 6 weeks today until #cooknourishglow is published. Thanks so much to all of you for your support
A photo posted by Amelia Freer (@ameliafreer) on
Nov 19, 2015 at 6:42am PST
Known for being Sam Smith’s nutritionist (and responsible for his incredible transformation), Amelia Freer is a champion of building a healthy relationship with food.
Her first book, Eat Nourish Glow, teaches you how to have a healthy and happy relationship with and therefore reach a much better nutritional balance.
Homegrown tomato, pepper, chill and garlic harvest. There is something so deeply satisfying about growing our own food and letting nature and our garden dictate and inspire what I cook and how we eat. And my appreciation for eating seasonal produce grows year after year as our garden, in it’s quirky way, chooses what will thrive. It’s the simple things like this that give me the most pleasure in life. And so this glut will be turned into a rich sauce and frozen for busier winter days, a salad for lunch today inspired by @food_to_glow easy-luxe salad that she posted yesterday and my absolute favourite, sautéed tomatoes with garlic, chilli & shallots and a little basil on socca pizza. Let the cooking begin! If you’d like recipes for any of these, let me know and I’ll post them on my blog but there are lots there already if you can’t wait, and heaps more in my summer eBook so let’s celebrate summers best produce while we still have it x
A photo posted by Amelia Freer (@ameliafreer) on
Aug 26, 2016 at 2:51am PDT
Her second book is a cookbook, putting these methods into practise. So if you’re looking for some wholesome recipes and wonderful shots of her seasonal harvests, wildflowers and a home life most of us would aspire to, check out @ameliafreer.
Sjana Elise
Best For: #YogaGoals
Guessss whatttt!!! @aloyoga’s fall line just launched! Just head to aloyoga.com to shop all of their new amazing pieces. #aloyoga #beagoddess
A photo posted by Sjana Elise Earp (@sjanaelise) on
Aug 3, 2016 at 2:05pm PDT
Sjana Elise Earp is a travel photojournalist with an incredible Instagram portfolio, showcasing both her skills behind the camera and on the mat.
Based in Australia, much of her Insta is populated with pictures of her posing (in some pretty challenging ways!) in idyllic settings.
This pretty much sums up my life right now! my favourite things.. @aloyoga , sunshine and the sea
A photo posted by Sjana Elise Earp (@sjanaelise) on
Jun 30, 2016 at 3:11am PDT
If you want to feel inspired to pursue yoga or even just to embrace the beauty of everyday life, @sjanaelise is well worth a follow.
Hannah Bronfman
Best For: Serious Muscle
This is what happens when you tell @themanacho you think you’re tough what are you doing to mix up your routine??? #hbfit
A video posted by Hannah Bronfman (@hannahbronfman) on
Jun 16, 2016 at 4:55am PDT
Hannah Bronfman, founder of HBFIT.com, is a serious advocate for a little lifting. If you need any proof that incorporating weights into your routine will give you a slamming body, just look at her rock hard abs and super toned thighs.
She also loves to post photos of her many wonderful themed manicures, like this one about her favourite drinks!
These nails certainly aren’t decaf How do you take your morning brew?! My go to is matcha w/ almond mylk tag a coffee lover #nailsbymei
A photo posted by Hannah Bronfman (@hannahbronfman) on
Jul 14, 2016 at 6:13am PDT
Check out @hannahbronfman for workout ideas, mani inspiration and all the coolest health spots in LA.
Misty Copeland
Best For: Ballet
#Repost @jamesmichelfelder ・・・ Another new one of the beautiful @mistyonpointe for Under Armour FW16 campaign. Creative direction by @flanny13, styling by @priscillapolley, hair @jefffrancishair, makeup @frankieboyd. Shot at the @the1896 in Brooklyn. #mistycopeland #broncolor
A photo posted by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) on
Jul 20, 2016 at 8:49am PDT
Super strong and skilled Misty Copeland is an inspiration not just because of her incredible body, but because of her ballet ability.
Check out her Instagram for some amazing poses that showcase both the beauty and the reality of the human physique – head over to @mistyonpointe for more shots like this one!
@alexeihay Misty Copeland me styling by @sarahgorereeves hair @felixfisherhair. Makeup by @paishu #mistycopeland #abt @mistyonpointe @ateliermgmt @variety
A photo posted by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) on
May 12, 2016 at 6:01am PDT
Rachel Brathen
Best For: Keeping It Real
There is no place more suited for you than right here… And there is no time better than right now. Everything you’ve been through has led you to this moment. So be brave, my love. Every day is a new beginning. #goodmorning
A photo posted by Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) on
Aug 5, 2016 at 6:03am PDT
While we absolutely adore yoga accounts like Sjana’s for inspiration, Rachel Brathen is someone we truly admire for her ability to keep it real.
Having had her fair share of ups and downs in life, Rachel decided to start her own yoga classes, and has since then turned them into a small empire.
But instead of simply producing what the world seems to what right now on social media, as she puts it, ‘Just another white girl doing a yoga pose,’ she likes to challenge this.
FEEL! It’s the only way. Tune in on Snapchat to hear me talk about the idea of fame, manifesting dreams, morning rituals, cultivating patience, dealing with depression, truly feeling your emotions and more. Search and follow rachel_brathen Feeling you all in my heart! x #snapchat #yogagirltalks
A video posted by Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) on
Jun 8, 2016 at 4:31pm PDT
Check out @yoga_girl for more mindful yet realistic musings…
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