5 inspirational girls you should be following on instagram!

Today I'll be talking about 5 of the most inspiration girls that you should be following on instagram! Bikini season is coming up and if you’re from the UK or anywhere else cold right now, I COMPLETELY understand how you’re feeling if you:

1. can’t afford a gym membership or have one but can’t be bothered to go 
2. It’s too cold to go outside for runs or it’s to isolated when you get in and it’s dark
3. This weather absolutely makes you feel drained… Yes I feel you 100%

However, making the time to change your eating habits, squeezing a walk in the fresh air for 30 minutes or even doing a home workout - no excuses there really! I have some top notch motivation for you who I follow & get tips from, here we go… 

yoga_girl

The yoga beauty behind this account is Rachel Brathen. Rachel writes and lives for yoga inspiration and her instagram account is full of yoga videos, gorgeous sunsets, workout videos, yoga poses and herself in action! So if you’re interested in yoga or you’re doing it and are lacking motivation, Rachel is your girl! 

jenselter

I have been following Jen Selter for about two years now and her booty is just out of this world! Building a dream body can become the actual dream with hard work and determination - supermodels are blessed with certain genes but no one was born with a big bum at birth, these people work incredibly hard to build and maintain this figure. So if you’re looking for a bigger bum and an account totally focused on that - Jen is your girl! 

Izabel Goulart

Our gorgeous Victoria’s Secret Angel.. of course I’m already following her and all the other angels! When you see Goulart’s instagram you can put it down to genes but you also can see the work Izabel puts in. I have seen some of her workouts where she’s targeting muscles that I never even knew you could train. Body of a goddess. 

basebodybabes

These two fitness fanatics come in a pair.. yes you heard from down under! Both are personal trainers from Sydney and offer online training and who LOVE Health, Fitness, Food, Smoothies, Style & the Gym.. if that isn't enough for these girls they are also Cafe Owners! Great motivation for doubling up with your mate and for work success! 

blogilates

Cassey Ho .. where to begin?! This woman got my legs in shape in 3 days by an intense leg workout and I was sat at home and it felt amazing, since then I never stopped loving her you tube and instagram! Amazing for interests and motivation for starting or continuing Pilates. 

You can view my tumblr for more inspiration and motivation here

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging,

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Why is Coconut Oil good for you?

Hello bloggers,

So the other week I discovered 'skinny coconut oil' as I was reading a lot about coconut oil and I came across their intsagram and fell in love. Below is a picture of some of their designs. They are not a UK company however I know that payday comes - I have a wish list from their website! That is when I will be able too review them and tell you all what I think.. until then though, I am going too be sharing with you why coconut oil is mainly important in the winter..

Did you know that the coconuts this company uses are harvested in Vietnam? That's right, not your nearest farm near a polluted base of factories... Vietnam! Straight from the source you always get your moneys worth. 

Coconut in general too drink can be very sweet and off-putting for some people I get that. Yet how about incorporating it into your foods? your hair masks? face masks? and so on... Coconuts are great for the winter simply because:

1. After all that Christmas boozing coming up and staff parties, celebration boxes and Sunday roasts.. it aids digestion, which means it will help make the stomach feel a little lighter and you not feeling so sluggish! 
2. We all know that in winter, we don't want too go out and run or even attempt to go to the gym, really do we? Anyone that does - you're brave! I know that after work the only thing  I want too do is to get into my comfy clothes and relax! Yet what happens when we stop exercising as much and eating those high-metabolism foods? It drops yet luckily.. coconut oil stimulates your metabolism!
3. I think this is the best one. During winter women tend to deal with the S.A.D - seasonal affect disorder, i'm on them lines somewhere and basically your body goes into shutdown. It's a horrible thing too deal with but you're not alone! Coconut oil also improves energy levels, aids in weight loss, helps to keep blood sugar levels stable AND it adds too the aid of absorption of minerals and nutrients! Wow.. and breathe!
4. IT STRENGTHENS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM! This is vital - so many nasty bugs are going around all the time... keeping your immune system high is key. You need too protect your body and put that first because you only get one body so really you should be treating it as if it's a temple. Simply as Lemsip's relieve the symptoms of a cold but your body is what actually fights the cold off!
5. A big thing round Christmas is Depression. Sadly not everyone enjoys it and sometimes it's the worst time of the year for some people because their usually without family, a job, money, loved ones and sometimes even their homes. However depression also occurs in like i referred to before S.A.D in women - coconut oil can lift your mood and make you feel better about yourself simply because the more nutrients your body is given, the better you feel mentally. You should know this as in if you've been on a very heavy junk-fuled, boozing, partying weekend.. you feel like rubbish, but imagine doing everything differently!

Adding too that, you're probably thinking this can't be real.. well it can all do this! Simply put it this way, healthy/clean foods - basically a cave-mans diet are packed full of all the goodness you need. You can still have your cravings, as long as you source your main meals around food from the earth! Coconut's are vital for great health and I could list so many more pointers.. but I simply have outlined the winter affects mainly and how coconuts can prevent and better those conditions. 

I hope you have enjoyed reading and go and check out skinnycoconutoil, it's the new craze! 

Your Tea review.. what is the hype all about?

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Hello bloggers!

I am not one too ramble when it comes too reviews as I know you're reading too probably get a straightforward, honest review before you buy this product. I am just claiming obviously that my opinions are 100% honest and I know that anyone can just say that, however when you read the end of this article - I think you'll find I am fair with everything I say.. enjoy! 

What is it & how will it benefit me?
Now I am going too link you too their website because basically the tea is defined for one main thing which is cleansing of the digestive system therefore, you can read all the official 'about' information here so you know I am not lying hehe :) 

http://www.yourtea.com/

How has it benefited you Sophie and what made you buy the tea?
As a blogger I am updated constantly with the latest trends involving beauty, lifestyle, fitness and so on... therefore I have actually heard of the tea for quite some time but if you're anything like me - I always review the product before I buy it and that is just not from one blogger. 

The first thing I thought was 'Oh my can it live up too its expectations?' It's not overly expensive too be fair but I didn't want too waste my money If i was getting it shipped. 
below is a picture of my face very recent around 5 days ago after eating clean & drinking 'your tea'.. as you can see yes I am wearing make-up, but my skin has never felt better and smoother than the last two weeks.. and it's becoming winter! 

The biggest mistake you can make before buying the tea if you're considering it?...
Be careful of instagram accounts and other bloggers. Some of the teas are either one week/two week or month detox progress. However I am not stating that they're lying.. I am simply just saying you cannot believe those photos just because they said it. I must admit if it's the truth - god bless them they look fantastic! Yet I am sure anyone who's been blagged before and false advertised like myself knows too be careful and wary of people promotion 'your tea' i.e. half the photos you see could be genuine progress. However some could be an 'empty/breathing in stomach in the morning' as an after shot and the before shot could be a picture of them breathing out and maybe 2lbs heavier? Just try and look at it that way - I in no way mean too be nasty or rude please I am not like that :-), I am just trying too tell any new users too be aware of this because some people sadly ruin it for the others. 

I understand that if you see more than good than bad reviews it's likely too appeal too you that way - but moral of that section^: do your own research too save disappointment.
below are some examples of 'yourtea' users:
(I just found these on Google images the first few if you want too find them):

You possibly may have seen a girl or a guy because men can buy it too - that have amazing before and after pictures. This tea will not make you lose weight on it's own - I repeat, this tea will not work magic for you ... on it's own. 

I benefited from the tea because I went through a stage where I completely binged for like a whole week. My water intake was horrendous, I wasn't eating vegetables.. I was eating junk all week I had no idea what came over me. My stomach was what you call 'a swamp' It looked as if I was carrying a baby no word of a lie! So I did a lot of research on the tea and decided too incorporate it into my lifestyle.

From this the tea is very filling and I also drink a lot of green tea anyway so the two combined was ideal for me anyway. I started too get back too running, I cut out processed junk and drank at least 2ltr water a day. By the third day is when usually you start too notice small changes. My stomach felt so much lighter. I felt more energized because obviously water is the majority of your body and I also had better skin. If you also struggle with lactose intolerant - 'yourtea' can help with bloating which is something I struggle with. 

I cut down from 3 sachets too 2 a day now because I eat a lot of super foods i.e. berries, kale, spinach etc so I don't feel like I need that digestive lift anymore. However I do feel like 'yourtea' will have a huge sales increase before or mainly after Christmas because that is the time that you're going too splurge - you have too! Yes your digestive system will go through hell & back and it will show, so treat your body the right way! 

Adding to that, their are so many upcoming tea's now trying too compete with 'yourtea' but I would recommend this one as beware of 'skinny tea' ... this has laxatives in I believe and you will lose weight but the extremely un-healthy way where you will just be on the loo and everything else that comes with that! 

I hope you enjoyed my review and grabbed my specific of the tea.. Very good for the digestive system yet you want maximum results? You don't need the tea too lose weight - just eat clean and move more and drink plenty! However, Involve that tea with that healthier lifestyle and I can promise you now.. you will see results. It's not magic - it's fact :) 

Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think and any suggestions on next post you would like too see? Happy blogging xox

email: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

How to beat winter blues!

Introduction: Crazy topic, right?! I know it's only just left summer and already in Autumn, yet some of us are definitely feeling the cold and the nasty bugs that come with it... one of those innocent people would be me, what a surprise!

I was up on Wednesday night til 3:47am, covered in Vic and trying to sweat the flu out.. I could say it was one of the worst nights sleep I have ever had. Somehow I got to sleep and I thought 'wow, I think it's gone' Yet I was so wrong! Last December I ended up in hospital with a cruel lung infection. I tried too fight the flu off without anti-biotics and too try and still go to work but my immune system was so low I couldn't not take the anti-biotics. That was the first year I had severe tonsillitis and diagnosed with asthma.

SO.. this is why I am going to let you all know some home-remedies of mine and obviously one's I have took from my grandma when she has had too look after me. You can use these now and think well ahead of yourself to ward off the flu or you can use these whilst you're pending a doctor's appointment too soothe the flu symptoms!

• Clean up your diet and pack it with whole/pure/organic/unprocessed/anti-oxidant rich, and anti-inflammatory foods. 

After all you are what you eat. The weather is going too get so cold soon outside and so many people will be carrying a bug that if you don't start looking after yourself - you are going to fall ill as you are not invisible. Instead of heading to Mc'donalds for breakfast, have yourself some porridge with blueberries or banana and maybe some honey! So much more nutrient for the body and also less calories and will do wonders for building that immune wall! Berries are great for the skin & are also fat burning foods as they're super foods so instead of thinking of it as 'it's sick food' they're actually very tasty, filling and good for you!

The colder season is coming so you need to make sure you are eating warmer foods. Also eating hot food instead of cold food makes the digestive system more at ease and then your stomach doesn't end up in a swamp.. right before party season! Don't want that do we?
Finally anti-inflammatory foods! Why are these important foods? Let's start with the name... Anti-inflammatory is part of your immune system, without this - we cannot heal our bodies. Fatty fish, whole grains, dark leafy greens, nuts,  soy, low-fat-dairy, peppers, tomatoes, kale, ginger and turmeric etc... Get them all on your plates this instant!
With about 70% of the Immune system residing in the gut, this is the main focus on your health! Heal the gut starting today!

• Eat your garlic & Coconut Oil

If not breathing on/ or kissing anyone for a few hours (OK maybe a day) meant saving you from feeling like you are on deaths door - then I'd definitely have some garlic in my dinner! Garlic is anti-bacterial, it acts as a potent antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral and can prevent infections from taking hold and spreading. It is also rich in Vitamin C (vital for high immune system), B6, Selenium and many others.. therefore lots of immune boosting benefits! Only a couple raw cloves is all you need a day and you can chop it up and add it to salads, soups, sauces or already cooked meals. A few drizzles never did anyone in good healthy any harm!

Coconut oil is fattening so be careful when throwing it in foods and smoothies but it's a very good fat and the fat won't do you any harm at all. Coconut strengthens the immune system as it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have anti fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

• Steaming the face with VIC

I have done this a few times for clearing my skin or opening my pores. When you are all flu'ed up and you have a runny nose the mucus is most likely too drip down onto the throat and aggravate your cough even more. Therefore always have tissues ready to blow your nose and clear the airways and also if you cough up any mucus no matter how much, get rid of it, you have coughed it up for a reason - you body doesn't want it there no more!

1. This tends to work wonders in the night when the cough will come at it's worst when you're lying down.
2. Get a bowl big enough too fit your face in - usually a washing up bowl does the trick (just wash it out before you cleanse your face).
3. Boil the kettle until it's piping hot and before you empty the kettle into the bowl, place some Vic from the pot into the bottom of the bowl. I tend too use 5 fingertips worth for this action.
4. Then pour the water in the bowl - you must have a towel ready. You don't need a lot of water - not even a quarter of the sink if you're using a big sink basin type.
5. Then place the bowl with the hot water in somewhere where you can sit comfortably. I tend too lie it on the floor so I can lie down and place my head over it as if you're doing it for several minutes, it is going to hurt your back if sitting and leaning over it.
6. So then you're going to place the towel over your head whilst over the bowl. BEWARE - if you've done this quickly which is the most efficient way because the water is the hottest, then if your face is very hot and uncomfortable, breathe for a second and let some of the hot air out.
7. However try and bare the heat to a certain extent because the VIC and hot water are opening not just the pores and clearing the skin beautifully, they are clearing your airways and making it easier and clearer too breathe.
8. You can do this until the water heat as cooled and you can then take the towel off and dab your face dry. 

Top Tip: Also when going to get into bed afterwards - if your airways are still not completely clear, cover the nose corners with VIC, behind the ears, chest, back of the neck and forehead. Honey & Lemon clear the throat best to relieve tickly coughs in the night or when you're having a nasty attack.

• If you do fall ill - take note of how you got ill! 

I could write a book on what foods to eat or what pills too buy to get prevent and soothe the cough. You need too take care of your gut this winter - you should all the time to be honest but your body is more likely to under come attack other than summer as in winter you tend too lack major vitamin D which is what the sun gives us naturally. If the cough continues though for more than 4-6 weeks contact your GP as it could be an underlying problem and you possibly may just have too have it treated or antibiotics because your body can't fight off the infection. other than that, I hope you all have a super autumn/winter season. If you'd like too read more posts like this or similar ideas then please drop a comment below. :) xo

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging, 

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Understanding 80% food + 20& gym - my story, tips, advice + understanding...

I have struggled with this concept wondering how when cardio burns fat? when in fact, certain foods burn fat but also put the pounds on as well! I have struggled with this whole dieting, losing weight, putting on weight all my teens and I’ve finally after three years nailed it from mistakes I’ve made. 

** PLEASE NOTE - I AM NOT CLAIMING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, FITNESS FANATIC OR ANYTHING - THESE ARE MY OWN LESSONS + TIPS FROM MY EXPERIENCE **

Your metabolism is absolute key in this.Have you heard of the saying ‘you can’t run a car without any fuel and the car will break down if you put the wrong fuel in?' - this is describing your food perfectly. Skipping breakfast is a biggie, yet sometimes we can’t avoid busy schedules + lying in til dinner. What you eat AND drink is important to watch. Counting calories is NOT fun and ideal because it leads to matters i will explain soon- if the food is natural, i.e. fruit, fish, vegetables etc.. tuck in to them all! Just be careful on the fruit though because I’ve read more and more articles about fruit being sweet.. it can trigger a sweet tooth? surely.. just grab another juicy fruit! Secondly 'fattening fish' - don't avoid it completely. Salmon, mackerel and sea bass all contain BODY LOVING NUTRIENTS. The kind of fish that make your hair glow, grow + strengthen! Nails are stronger, more energy, brighter eyes & more concentration levels. Take it from me when talking about fish, I live with a vegetarian mother + I’ve been a fish merchant for over 5 years. If you can stomach the smell & taste, then good on you and keep it up at least 3 times a week! I ordered ‘yourtea’ about three weeks ago, had it for three days and stopped - if you don’t know about yourtea you can find them on tumblr here (i’ll just give you all the links) : 

• http://www.yourtea.com/

• http://instagram.com/yourtea

• https://www.facebook.com/tinyteatox

• https://twitter.com/tinyteatox

• http://www.pinterest.com/yourtea/

• http://tinyteatox.tumblr.com/

Before I ramble on about what the tea has to offer, you can read & follow from the official links above ^ after doing what usual bloggers do ‘reviewing products before we actually buy them’ i decided to go for this tea as their are so many out there that offer this that and the other + this is the only tea I can actually review because I’ve tried it. I had to stop because when it’s time of the month for me, I get very bloated without even eating & the tea wasn’t helping + I didn’t think I’d find any benefits in that time. So I have saved them and I’m going to start again. I love green tea + your tea, I think their key along with a lot of water to help refresh the body, give it that boot kick + also flush out any excess water + garbage. As they do obviously point on.. the tea won’t give you the greatest benefits if you don’t work with it. Their is no point eating take out and junk all the time + not exercising. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT + DRINK.Getting frustrated at not seeing results? Here is some key advice for you, you need to be honest with yourself and monitor everything you’re drinking + eating. Their are loads of online apps that are free that offer this service or you can simply write it down on paper or your blog then do the following:

1. BE honest. Their is no point lying to yourself about what you’re eating like not logging that McDonald’s or chocolate bar - you’re only kidding yourself! 

1. Aim to burn 400-500 calories a day - does it haunt you staying on the elliptical machine for an hour to burn this? no worries, get outside, noom coach is an app i use to track my outdoor walking - counts my steps + map + cals burned! Easily burn 250 cals fast walking 20-30 mins, one in the morning + one at night? sorted! Just make sure you keep it fun and not used as a ‘task’ because you won’t end up walking far, changing my route + music motivates me! 

1. Find out on Google how many calories you need a day alone to actually function the body. When you find this, deduct 500. That’s your borderline and it’s down to you.

Cutting any more calories from that is dangerous because you COULD store fat and this could be where you’re going wrong because your metabolism is low i.e. - the cars bobbing a long as it’s running out of fuel. Keep stocked up on whole foods. I find eggs, bananas, porridge + fruit a good way to keep my appetite and cravings at bay. Understanding treats + ‘cheat day’These can work in your favor when losing weight. Yet so many people get the wrong end of the stick some people assume a cheat day consists of an actual binge in shockingly around 3000-5000 cals!! Cheat day is usually a small portion of something i.e. pizza, garlic bread, sugary drink, chocolate (organic or dark).. in small portions! Not in huge amounts.. this is how you will keep on track!Finally.. I know this article was a bit of everything, but I’ve obviously learnt so much from my own experience it’s shocked me. You have too find what is right for your and your body. Your body is the only one you’re going to get, so eat clean.. it’s tough and boring at first and it’s very easy to quit.. yet try and stick at it because believe you me, after even a few days, that ‘weight’ you needed to lose was water retention that you’ve flushed out, you’re feeling lighter, clearer mind, clearer skin & a healthier + stronger mindset. The more days that go without crisps, you don’t see it as deprivation any more - your WHOLE physiological mind set changes and you just don’t feel the need to eat those foods anymore because you’ve realized:

1. their just a quick, lazy fix when you’re hungry or bored

1. their loaded with pure nasty fat and cals

1. it doesn’t fill you up!! that fruit salad does instead! 

Overall what I do each week:

1. Pilates at home 2/3 times a week - 10 minute full leg blast workout - keeping my legs lean + toned.

1. gym 3/4 times a week - mixture of cardio, floor exercises + weights 

1. Walking outdoors - when I have a spare hour usually at night I go for a two/4 mile walk speed throughout ranges from 4.3/4.6mph

1. I eat lots of quorn for protein, lots of water, my teas.. no treats, home made meals usually with quorn + no diet pills or anything.. try to keep it natural and I’ve also shrunk my portion sizes a lot smaller.

April 2012 - June 2014: My highest weight: 76.3kgMy lowest weight: 50.8kg (i suffered with an ED after plummeting to my highest weight - was extremely distraught)My current healthy weight: 65kgI don’t go off scales because I’m a runner and I do a lot of squats with weights so muscle ways more than fat, however muscle burns more fat so my goal what I want to reach by August 2014 is 54kg. I’m hoping to stay dedicated! 

Tiny Tea Detox - Yourtea

Why this product?
I have recently purchased this product after reading so many positive reviews. It takes me a lot of time to buy something off the internet because no one wants to buy something that isn't going to deliver the goods, right? The product is made of natural herbs as well so it's an all round natural product that won't harm the body. It wasn't just the reviews that caught my eye though. After a long week of a sleeping pattern that doesn't seem to exist, regular bloating and uncomfortable moments.. I realized I wasn't treating my body right & something needed to gain re balance. I also have a holiday in 7 weeks so I'm really trying hard to hit the gym and eat as healthy as I can! 

Will I lose weight? 
It's really important to not compare yourself to others when trying to lose weight. This is because everyone has to take in different fat mass, height, muscle etc... Therefore tiny tea is NOT going to make you lose weight on it's own. The tea contains a Senna Leaf as an ingredient. This has a colon-cleansing effect which flushes out the system. It's pretty much what you need to flush out bad toxins, re-balance your happy digestion levels & regain any upset your stomach has been dealing with. This tea is a cleansing medicine & If you decide to eat healthy aside the tea, stay active and true to what you're eating.. you're bound to see a few inches melt away, a glow in the skin & more energy levels. 

What are the supposed side effects?
At first after the second or third day, you're usually expected to feel some side effects such as mild stomach ache or nausea.. it's not pleasant, but that's when you know this is working! When you see the progress pictures of some women, don't believe that they are fake just because I quoted it's not going to shift the weight for you. Sometimes the extra pounds you want to lose is excess water weight which can be retained by alcohol, smoking, junk food, dehydration, processed meats and so on... So therefore tiny tea assists in giving your body a good flush out. Tiny Tea offers a 14 day detox, which is the one I have ordered & they do a 48 day one I think as well. I will be hoping to write a full review on my experience with the tea when it arrives because I'm going off the facts I've been told when I received my confirmation email.

Here are some amazing transformations 

photo credit: http://web.stagram.com/n/whittjago

photo credit: http://www.intagme.com/georgiestevenson/

photo credit: http://web.stagram.com/n/mariita_bonita

Mariita's instagram caption is really ideal to actually put into thought. It can assist you very well if you choose to work alongside the tea. It's like going to the gym working really hard, then every day/night having the same takeaway or processed food. Remember the tea is showing signs that your digestion isn't up to scratch, therefore feed yourself goodness whilst on the tea to get the full benefits!