Getting back in the fitness flow

Sometimes, it is so hard to simply get yourself back into the fitness flow. Or it's harder to keep going consistently. 

It's also trying to realise that once you still reach your goals - you have to continue. I'm 5ft tall, and my weight in 2013 was 70kg. That weight, in correlation with my height proved to class myself as clinically OBESE. Yes, obese. 

20 months later, I am now at 55kg. Still not exactly where I'd like to be - but at a much happier place than 70kg. I don't usually keep a tab of my weight that much. I just know when I feel slightly heavier (all those meals at Tinsel Town/Las Iguanas), or when I'm feeling consistent. Personally, I don't think my food intake is one that I worry about now. I'm not the protein shake and carrot stick type of girl, I do like substantial meals. However, I do have protein shakes occasionally post workout. 

If it's the case that you know your nutritional intake is not giving your body justice, I advise you to change it. Even if you are stick thin - your organs will gather an inconceivable amount of fat, and it's just not a pretty sight! Having started my course at Uni, I just continually understand the importance of nutrition, and even exercise. Trust me, when it comes to food - it's the small things that make the biggest of changes. We just need to adjust our palate to actually enjoy food with a greater nutritional value, rather than one that is filled with saturated fats. 

Exercise, personally is my downfall. It's trying to fit in workouts in between schedules. However, I am pushing myself at this point to achieve my goals. I'm not talking about abs (yet) or a Nicki Minaj backside (squats help, squats with kettle bells help/hurt more lol) but simply fitting into a dress the way I want to, no bulges at the seams and flappy arms.  

Anyhoooo enough of the rambling. 

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Watch this space.

Hiiiii everyone!

It's been a long time right?

Way too long.

So many changes in my life, and I think I might start blogging again because I think  it'd be interesting to start keeping a tab on things.

First of all - I'm finally doing what I want to! I'm studying Human Nutrition at Uni.  Secondly, I got a few things from America (ColourPop, Kat Von D, Girlaktic...), so it'd be quite something to show you  everything :).

I will also have a few friends guest blog like I used to before! Or I may just collab with them and create just one blog!

I don't know, just a lot of ideas, I need to assemble and group them together. Anyways, hope you get to hear from me soon!

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2015 Resolutions

Each new year comes with new challenges to face, and this year I hope to face them slightly more fearlessly.

My resolutions are as follows:

1. Keep myself healthy, and try and get more fit (We talking abt aiming for abs) ;)

2. Get my full UK Driving Licence!

3. Travel. Seriously, I say this every year but this year I gotta make it happen.

4. Aim to go higher - in whatever I'm doing; whether that's work or studies, just aim to give a 100%.

5. Avoid marriage. HAH. Avoid all family marriage talks, but do encourage friends to get married ;). After all, I love weddings, and make-up, and clothes, and pretty heels...

 Aaaaannnnyyways, happy new year! x

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Nars Matte Lip Pencil: Bahama

Nars Matte Lip Pencil Bahama

So, if I were to say that Nars was of my favourite Make up brands, I would not be lying.

Their products go on seamlessly, never fail to impress and are absolutely luxurious.

I have always had a love for lip products that enhanced my natural lip colour, or as the beauty world would call it: MLBB (My Lips But Better).

Personally, I can go two ways with this.

I go with a brown undertone, or a pink undertone.. or just mix and match.

Now with this Nars Lip Pencil, despite being Matte - it does not feel matte. In fact, you can't feel it on your lips at all.

I love it. It's a staple. And I don't regret purchasing it. (I've had it for a couple of months now, and the pencil is ridiculously smaller than when I first got it -_-).

Do you need it?

Well my lovelies, that's a choice you, and your purse have to decide on.

x

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Review: Sanctuary 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask

Detox Mask

So, today morning, I woke up feeling like I had way too many drinks and had the worst hangover again. 

But I don't drink, never have and I never will. 

However, my skin sure as hell felt like it was tired and in need of something to get the blood flow going.. So, I looked through my stash for a quick-fix morning skin-din, and I found this! 

I'm not saying it's a miracle worker, but I can say that I felt 10 times better after having this on. It takes about 5 seconds, and it instantly heats up - on your face. That causes the blood to rush to your face and it unclogs your pores.

I rinsed it off with a muslin cloth - so exfoliation, detox and unclogging in about 10 minutes. My skin felt softer, plumper and waaaaay less tired. 

This is for those mornings when you've spent 12 hours out of the 10 you have on assignments and feel like absolute poop. It helps. 

If you've tried this, let me know! x

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I miss blogging.

I honestly miss blogging.

I miss being able to freely talk about what I want to talk about in my small little corner of the internet.

I didn't give up blogging entirely, I just couldn't put fingers to keyboard - and type.

However, my lipstick collection has grown, and I've discovered new things that I've raved enough to friends and family, and now I kinda wanna get back into the swing of blogging... and simply write about it all.

So, what I'm trying to say is -

I may or may not be coming back.

Ambiguity, you either love it, or wanna put a dagger through the heart of the person making you feel all anxious about nothing at all.

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How to get incredibly soft lips!

Mint Julips by Lush and Reve de Miel 

This combo has seriously made my lips so soft!

I do this upto 4 times a week, in  the evening, to maintain the softness and get rid of any flaky dry bits on my lips (yep, gross).

1. First, with the lip scrub of choice - scrub your lips in circular motions, not forgetting the corner of your lips.

2. Wipe off the lip scrub and pat your lips dry.

3. Slather your lip balm of choice (mine being the Reve de Miel, which is absolutely amaaaazing) and leave it overnight!

You then wake up with the softest lips, ever.

Easy. Peasy.

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