'I Woke Up Like This': The morning ritual The Block's Deb shares with Andy

'I Woke Up Like This' is 9Honey's new series, where we remove the filters from everyday life and bare all for a much-needed reality check.

We will be speaking to a range of people — from faces you know to faces you will want to know — to tear away the façade of make-up and social media and bring things back to basics with realistic 'I woke up like this' selfies and morning routines.

This week, we're 'waking up' with The Block's Deb.

What time do you wake up?

"I wake up between 5:30 and 6am. Often I start my day by walking the dog before the kids wake up."

How many alarms do you set?

"I never use an alarm. I wake up early without one."

Tea or coffee?

"Tea, I love it."

TV or radio, podcast or silence?

"I listen to podcasts when out walking but really enjoy silence early mornings at home. I love to hear the birds, and if the waves are big I can hear them from home too."

What do you eat for breakfast?

"Yoghurt with fresh fruit and muesli." 

How long does it take you to get out the door?

"I'm fairly low maintenance and can be showered and out the door in well under half an hour if I have to!"

Any unusual rituals or habits?

"Andy makes my tea every morning. He has coffee and I have tea. If I don't go out for a walk, he brings it to bed and we start our day together with a cuppa."

What's the one thing you never have time for in the morning?

"No time to relax in the morning as everyone has to be fed, organised and out the door for buses, work, etc."

What's the one thing you always do?

"I always have my tea, and it would be very rare for me not to shower in the morning as it wakes me up and starts me off in a great headspace for the day."