BPM Babes: Meet Kylee
Kylee Collings is the babe behind the brand Baller Blends - a genius idea taking the fuss out of clean treats. A BPM regular, we asked her a few questions…
Why did you create this product?
They say necessity is the mother of all invention and that's how my Business came about. In 2015, after months of being unwell I was diagnosed with two Auto-Immune conditions. All of a sudden I had to make drastic changes to my diet and swap my beloved Tim Tams out for a healthier option. The only problem was that every "clean treat" I tried tasted like bark, and so one day - after choking yet another chalky ball - I decided to take things into my own hands. For the next four years I made my own Raw Treats and Protein Balls and even got to stock them at over 35 locations across Brisbane. Then in 2019 I launched a range of Protein Ball Blends so everyone can make delectable Protein Balls at home, minus the fuss.
What do you love about movement?
If I am honest, I didn't prioritise fitness for three years and have only gotten back into exercise since April last year. But, what I have learned since starting back training is that movement truly fills my cup. Life as a Business Owner is a rollercoaster, but when I prioritise my workouts and show up for myself, I show up more powerfully in the other areas of my life.
What makes you smile?
The little things make me smile. A good book, forehead kisses, diving into the ocean, moments with loved ones, time in nature, my sausage dog when she wants to play and nailing a recipe for a new product.
What advice do you have for other women to love the skin they are in?
I spent my twenties focusing on my flaws and comparing myself to others, now that I'm older and wiser I have learnt to love who I am. I read somewhere that if you wouldn't say it to your best friend then you shouldn't say it to yourself, and that hit me hard. So my advice is: to speak to yourself with kindness because while many of us feel like works in progress, we should love ourselves along the whole journey, not just when we reach that goal weight, or personal best or fit in our skinny jeans again. We have a short amount of time on this earth, let's spend it admiring and celebrating what our bodies can do.
Kylee has also generously offered all BPM Babes 20% off Baller Blends with the code “LOVEBPM”