CrossFit: What is it really about?
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ix weeks before my two-week holiday with family and friends, who hadn’t seen me in a bikini for about a decade – I realised I needed to sort my body out, fast.
After years of eating whatever I wanted with minimal consequences, I suddenly realised I was 27 and this was no longer an option, I wasn’t happy with the way I looked. I was by no means overweight, but I had a few too many rolls on my stomach and my arms and legs wobbled a little more than I would have liked.
Following my sudden realisation, I was having a little moan in the work kitchen, when a friend of mine – who has the best body EVER – told me about what she does, CrossFit.
6 Super Easy DIY Cleaning Products to Make Yourself
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]U[/eltd_dropcaps]ntil the start of lockdown, the only DIY cleaning hack I had ever tried was pouring baking soda into my sink plug holes and rinsing away with boiling water. I’ve always had a rather nice line up of ZoFlora, Astonish and ASDA’s own cleaning products sat underneath my sink, but it was only when I had more time on my hands during lockdown, that I started to think about the chemical content.
The chemical content is one thing to consider, but that aside, it’s also the fact that cleaning products can come with hefty price tags and some of the items in your kitchen can work just as effectively.
Take baking soda and vinegar for example; These have become iconic house-hold cleaning ingredients. If you can mix these up to form your own DIY cleaning products, you could potentially save a lot of cash in the long run!
Oh Girl… Ethical Female Owned Brands to Know About
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f the entire world shutting down has taught me one thing, it’s that it is really easy to save money when you don’t spend it on random crap.
After an unintentional spending detox, I’m back and ready to put some (I also opened my first ever savings account) of my spending power to good use.
Forget £12 cocktails and calling a taxi instead of walking for a few minutes in the rain, here are five ethical female owned brands to start supporting today – I know I am.
The Best Songs To Listen To Whilst Reading
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]istening to music whilst reading isn’t for everyone. Some people like to be in complete silence, with nothing but the sound of a flick of each page. Yet others find relaxation in having a soft, melodic sound surrounding them, as they indulge in a good book. If listening to music whilst reading, is something that interests you, then I would highly recommend this list of […]
Top Health & Wellness Questions Answered by a Nutritionist
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his week we caught up with founder of Wiseater Nutrition Shannon McCarthy – Williams. Shannon’s initial interest for nutrition was sparked when suffering from cystic acne forced her to look more closely at her diet and how this can affect and improve your mind, body and mental health. Fast forward a few years, Shannon is now a qualified Nutritionist who works with a range of clients to help them achieve optimum health and nutrition.
Essential Oils to ease Stress & Anxiety
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince receiving my first oil diffuser as a gift for my birthday a few years ago, I’ve amassed a collection that grows each time I enter a Neal’s Yard. I simply can’t go past without being lured in by the fragrant mist. I choose a refreshing scent such as peppermint or eucalyptus in the morning, followed by an uplifting blend in the afternoon and a calming mix just before bed. Try diffusing chamomile essential oil at the same time as sipping the tea. You’ll be drifting off in no time.
Combatting Quarantine Hair
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]Y[/eltd_dropcaps]ou’ve probably noticed that throughout lockdown, your scalp has become exceptionally greasier in between washes. Well, the root of the problem (see what I did there) is all down to stress.
You might not feel stressed on the inside, but the sudden change in environment, combined with global uncertainty, can naturally have affected your Cortisol hormone levels – triggering an increase in sebum or oil production in your skin and scalp.
Excess amounts of oil produced on the scalp can also cause the scalp to form yeast, resulting in an inflamed, itchy and flaky head. So how do you combat ‘quarantine hair’ now that we begin to take on the real world again? Follow these tips…
Hair trends for 2020
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps] hair revolution is about to happen and you’re going to want to be a part of it. Cutting and dying our own hair is going to be a thing of the past – we promise, but trends that come out of this are as exciting as that first, fresh trip to the salon.
Why We Should All Change A Habit
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s humans, we are creatures of habit. Our lifelong mission is to get into good ones, whilst revving up the willpower to break bad ones. Many become part of our routine without us even realising. They make us who we are, offering safety, a sense of belonging and control.
But if there is one common denominator for us all this year, it’s change. From the exhausting schedule of a key worker to the sudden standstill of someone suddenly furloughed (a word we’d never heard of before lockdown), any pre-existing habits have been turned upside down. We were all mindlessly (whilst attempting to be mindful) going about our daily lives when the cosy soft pile rug was dramatically pulled from under our overworked feet. We were searching for a work-life balance, yet we didn’t really know how to get there.
Why Do I Always Get Pimples In The Same Spot?
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f you’ve ever had a pimple come back to haunt you, welcome, because this is the story of my life. And I’ve had enough. On the left side of my face, the right side of my chin, and smack bang in the middle of my forehead are the culprits. Whether it’s once a fortnight, once a month, or once a year, the same pimples keep popping up in the same place and I don’t understand why they won’t just budge.