7.28.2013

Q: Hi Natalie! First off let me just start off by saying you are a huge inspiration to me! Your videos are so original and creative; you never cease to amaze me with your eye for a shot and scenery! Might I also say you a very pretty and I was wondering what you might consist in your diet or how often you exercise (or maybe how you exercise)? Sorry for such an odd question, but I have been trying to get into shape and have been trying to get as much information as I can to really get where I want to be.

A: Aw so lovely of you, thank you so much! 
Well, the most important thing in my book is clean eating. If you focus on what you're putting into your body to start out with, it'll be easy to see results both inside and out! I've struggled with everything surrounding health for the last couple of years and I'm honestly trying to figure everything out myself as well. 
BUT what's been making me feel the best I've ever felt is the whatever I'm doing right now;
 I eat all organically grown food, gluten-free and I'm mostly vegan when I can be (although I do eat fish so I get my omega-3s which are essential to include in your diet).
 Organic fruits, vegetables and some form of protein (usually fish) are my basic diet staples. 

As far as exercise goes, I do Pilates! I've been doing it for a year or so now and I absolutely love it. (Running is basically the bane of my existence so... that's when I found Pilates was my calling) I highly suggest trying it! I'm doing it as often as I have time for right now which is probably about 1-2x per week; but thats definitely enough to see results. Such a great workout - you get a decent amount of cardio in as well as amazing full body toning! 

Well good luck to you! Just remember that its definitely a process and as long as you stick to something long enough you will see results - its certainly not about torturing yourself, it's about doing what makes your body and mind feel good! 

Q: Hey Natalie! I love listening to the songs you used to make videos to, your videos inspire me so much as a rider. It's hard to explain but those songs kind of give me inspiration too, plus they're great songs - your music taste is amazing. Do you have any song recommendations?

A: Aw, thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
Ah I'm so in love with music... what would we do without it?! 
And I'd be happy to suggest a few things I've been listening to recently (even though some are throwbacks, had to bring them back at some point!) ; 

Alive - Empire of the Sun
October - The Helio Sequence
Love Me Again - John Newman 
I Am Not A Robot (Clock Opera Remix) - Marina and the Diamonds 
Terrible Love (Alternate Version) - The National
Graceless - The National
Sea of Love - The National
Master of None - Beach House
Better Times - Beach House
Summertime Sadness (Ryan Hemsworth Remix) - Lana Del Rey
Fires - Band of Skulls
When I'm Small - Phantogram
Dancing On My Own (Robyn Cover) - Real Magic
Gold - Wake Owl

A little bit of everything..! 
Thank you again :)