'I Woke Up Like This': Emily Skye's mornings are a phone-free zone
'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.
Today, we're 'waking up' with Emily Skye — personal trainer, creator of the Emily Skye FIT online program, and owner of James Cosmetics.
Emily Skye takes us through her morning routine. Supplied/Emily Skye
What time do you wake up?
"It can depend what's happening with the business, to be honest. Generally I'm awake around 9am, but sometimes a little later because I work super late at night because of the US/UK time. I'm often up until 2 or 3am."
How many alarms do you set?
"Just the one, although Mia [Emily's daughter] can be much more effective! Haha."
Tea or coffee?
"Both! Have to start my day with a coffee, but I'll often have a peppermint or ginger tea in my hand throughout the day."
TV or radio, podcast or silence?
"Silence usually, I love to spend the mornings disconnected. I don't reach for my phone immediately, I prefer to spend some time playing with Mia and spending time with my partner, Dec."
What do you eat for breakfast?
"At the moment I'm fasting, so I don't eat my first meal until midday usually."
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How long does it take you to get out the door?
"If I'm heading out to run errands, then pretty fast! I don't wear makeup every day — as long as my brows are set and I have my lip balm, I'm good to go. However, If I'm heading to meetings or to shoots it can take up to a couple of hours."
Any unusual morning rituals or habits?
"I run around and do a few things around the house like the washing and preparing Mia's food for the day if we're heading out, and I love to go for a walk on the beach when I can.
"On days when I know I have a busy day, I usually try to smash out a workout first thing in the morning too from my FIT App."
Living on the Gold Coast, beach walks are a big part of Emily's lifestyle. Instagram/Emily Skye
What's the one thing you never have time for in the morning?
"Staying in bed, haha."
What's the one thing you always do?
"Get a coffee!"
