Chill Chat
It involves a wet wipe and a small makeup brush.
Here, Shaughna Phillips shares her unique approach to fitness and her strangely satisfying wellness routine.
Lets get one thing straight: no onereallyenjoys working out.
But perhaps thats because we come at it the wrong way, suggestLove Islands Shaughna Phillips.
Don’t get me wrong, she interjects, the health benefits and all of that are absolutely amazing.
But for me personally, it is all about the effect physical activity has on mental health.
Launching via an Instagram post, she outlines what the plan is and crucially isnt.
No before and after shots.
No guaranteed drop a dress size promises.
No get fit quick plan, she writes.
What my plan does include?
Dedicated work to improve your mental health.
Workouts that go atyourpace.
Nutritional advice aimed at encouraging your relationship with food, and not how to restrict your food.
I wanted to create something that isnt about how you look, its abouthow youfeel, she explains.
It needs to become as routine as brushing your teeth, she laughs.
I might not be something that youenjoy,but you know it has to get done regardless.
What motivates you to keep fit?
I become an anxious mess if I don’t work out.
Whats your morning routine like?
I’ve always been an early bird.
Ever since I was little, I’ve just always been up literally before the sun.
These days, my normal morning routine starts at 6 a.m.
I watch a little bit of TV before I head to workout at 8:30 a.m. Whats your favourite workout?
Well, I can tell you what I hate doing and thats squats.
But I really like the feeling of lifting weights and boxing.
It almost doesn’t feel like you’re working out because you’re learning something new.
Do you have a workout playlist?
I read somewhere that music also gives you the same sort of endorphins as exercise does.
I can’t think of anything worse than working out and having rubbish music.
Or worse: no music at all.
I need to listen to angry music, like DMX.
Or if I’m going on holiday, then Ill listen to happy vibe music.
Sauna or a bath?
I’m definitely a bath girl.
Thinking about my bath is one thing I used to do to get me through the gym.
Feeling that post-workout ache and being in the bath.
There is nothing better!
Whats your routine in the bath?
Whats your go-to self-care practice?
Whats a wellness trend you want to start doing this year?
I was meant to try goat yoga the other day, but it got postponed.
And what about any other new workouts?
I’m a sucker for anything Kardashian and they are always doing Pilates.
Whats your favourite gym class?
I lost all sense of my right and left.
I’m definitely more of a working out on your own kind of girl.
Whats your weirdest wellness ritual?
Using a wet wipe over a small makeup brush and clean from within.
I bet no one has ever said that.
I can’t tell you how clean I feel afterwards.
What do you’re gonna wanna have a good nights sleep?
Whats the best wellness advice youve ever received?
Happiness, health and self-love all start from you.
You’ve got to be your biggest priority.
So put your priorities first.
Put your health first.
And just put your happiness first.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onApril 9, 2022
