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! 

ASHISH X Topshop

Is anyone else loving ASHISH X for topshop?! My holiday is coming and I'm already going to purchase the 'Hi my name is... my room number is..' the tee is seriously cheeky & the products are ideal for lounging round the pool, outings or dressing them up into the night. They also have some gorgeous neon colored bikini's & swimsuits. Here are some of my favorite products which I've listed below.

This actually reminds me of something Rihanna would ware.. or Miley Cyrus? Anyone else got the same thoughts?

100% FAVORITE

summmer time ♥

 

 

Alba Botanica Good & Clean Dual Textured Exfoliating Towelettes.

Okay, firstly I know what you're thinking.. WHAT ARE THOSE?!
These are from a store called Target, in America.

You will find the link in the bottom of this review.

What do they do?
Basically it's a towelette, and one side cleanses and one side tones. The first thing I instantly dislike is that if you don't have clean hands, then you're just going to apply dirt to your face. So their not really handy to take out with you unless you have hand gel available.

Avoiding that con - the insanely great benefit of these wipes is that one side is actually bumpy which gives the face a good scub getting rid of those dead skin cells, and the other side is a smooth side revealing a soft, cleansing wipe to the face.

These came in at $5.49, as far as i'm aware of they're not launched in the UK yet. Yet I would recommend you buying from Target as they have special delivery on at the moment, and it's more beneficial to obviously buy more than one thing if you're getting it shipped - in my opion.

Seems a bit too much to get it shipped? I believe so if you can find something similar in the UK. I also believe why would you want to spend £3 or £4 on these wipes when you can just buy some cheap exfoliating gloves and then apply some milk to the face.

I just believe that after a late night or a party and you're coming home in the morning and you feel a bit disgusting, these make you feel more freshened. That's what I like most about them!

Lush Ocean Salt Facial Scrub ♥

Okay, hello guys! My bedroom is currently under construction - let's call it that, until September. Therefore I don't really want to take any pictures until it's finished in there. Today i'm going to be telling you about my latest product from Lush cosmetics. This is a small pot container therefore it's easy to take with you if you're going on holiday, to a party and you're staying over.. for a weekend break etc... I went in and tested the product for itself to save the disappointment from ordering online and not liking it. The container pretty much does everything on the label. You massage a small amount of the mixture on to your hands and apply onto damp skin. You must not apply too hard as in you're scrubbing it as it can be quite harsh as you can imagine with it being sea salt - so be careful. I feel that as summer has approached, this certain product has helped me stip back the winter skin and has helped me reveal a lighter, fresher complexion.

LUSH has been a favorite store of mine for quite some time now due to the fact that they don't test on animals. They also hold FANTASTIC protesting events against testing on animals. The product comes in at £12.95 for 250g - which is the above pot size. Would i say that's pricey? Considering it's a facial scrub, maybe so. Yet you're getting what you pay for - quality. I would rather apply a small amount of this than too buy a lot cheaper facial scrub that probably has been tested on animals and might actually just damage my skin. This is a genuine treat for the face and is a MUST for summer. The sea salt has been refined to not dry out the skin but to leave the skin feeling refreshed, cool and fully cleansed.

Was i a happy buyer? that's the question: indeed i was!
Have you tried this product? Maybe you can share your experience with us? 

Ibiza!

24th may, i flew out to Ibiza with family and we stayed in Es canar in Hotel Eresso. I had the greatest time ever it was so relaxing, we had great weather - the entertainment team were fantastic and the food was really nice. It was nothing wild hopefully me and my partner get to go out their next year and do it all again but the other side of the island. Having a break is really good for you from time to time, i really needed to just breathe...

ROXY WAIKIKI CLASSIC: COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER BEACH LOOK WITH REBEKAH STEEN OF GOLDFISH KISS! - inspiration

Garnier BB cream

This is my ultimate summer lust. As I and plenty of people already know, BB creams have taken the beauty world by storm and as summer comes, there’s nothing more that you want then to feel comfortable in your own skin without applying lots of makeup. BB stands for Beauty or Blemish barm, a multi-functional cream that has both make-up and skin care properties, so remember to still take off the BB cream before you go to bed! In the summer/spring, it’s hot – therefore why would you want your usual routine of maybe: primer, concealer, foundation, setting powder, blush etc… At night probably but in the day i’ve found that i want to have a little bit of coverage but not a lot – that’s why i brought the Garnier BB cream! This BB cream has been awarded by Cosmopolitan in the beauty awards of 2012 and is up and running again for them for 2013. It’s also been awarded by Zest Smart beauty awards in 2012, and Bazaar Beauty top 100 in 2012. The reason why? It’s an all-in-one moisturizer combining skincare with mineral pigments to even skin tone, illuminate, cover imperfections, with 24Hr Hydration and SPF protection. It’s great for people with sensitive skin and people who want a light coverage, it’s also easy to build coverage though. Below is also the oil-free version they brought out which gives people that ‘matte’ effect and definitely improves the skin tone and reduces oiliness. The original BB cream by Garner can still be used on oily-skin but i recommend using a powder afterwards to matte the oily areas. I did use this product in winter when i over-used my moisturizer as it was so dry and i realized that I didn’t quite like the matte effect as i like that glow on people, however i was having a few skin problems and i switched to the oil-free one and it worked great with my skin. I invested in a nice blush and illuminatior to give me that glow in certain areas if i needed it.

Here is all the info from Garnier if you need it: http://www.garnier.co.uk/_en/_gb/bb-cream/index.aspx and it’s available in all drug stores, beauty shops and online!