I love fitness and it really has become a part of my life, but as fitness goes I really do categorize myself as quite lazy!! I used to be a lot more dedicated and went through phases of running and weight-lifting, but I can safely say those days are long gone! That said, I still look after myself and I suppose ‘get it done’. I just don’t kill myself. Here’s my lazy gals guide to keeping fit! Floor Workouts These aren’t as easy as they look! But if you’re not into jumping around and just the just the thoughts of burpees and squat jumps are enough to make you feel queezy, floor workouts are your new best friend! There are loads of mat exercises you can do to work your whole body. Make your own little routines, and stick on your favourite tunes and you’ll be flying! Here are a few of my favourites: Glute Bridge This is an amazing exercise for your bum(an area I need to pay more attention to!) You can add a weight if you want to feel it even more. Side leg raises Again these are working your bum while also working your legs and tummy. I try and incorporate these every second day. Kick-backs Ok so you may have guessed I’m on a mission for a bum! Plank Everyone’s favourite(NOT!) Push-Ups Push-Up are amazing for toning your arms – I won’t lie though, I’m brutal at them but still try add them in even once a week! Do what you actually enjoy In my opinion, if you’re absolutely hating your workouts and dread thoughts of it, you’re wasting your time. You’ll never stick to it and more importantly – Who wants to be miserable?? If you like going to them gym, great – If you love pilates, do that, yoga, running, dancing, weight-lifting… Do what you enjoy and your whole attitude towards fitness will change. Rest Listen to your body. If you’re tired take it easy. In the past, there’ve been time when I’ve felt exhausted, stressed from work, even sick and still pushed myself to do something telling myself “No pain, No Gain Girl!!” But I’ve learned to be kinder to myself. Balance is every aspect of your life is so, so important. Walk Life is so sedentary nowadays and our bodies really do go into lazy-mode when we don’t move. Walking is such an easy thing to fit into your day. I absolutely love nothing more than taking a walk in the evenings after a long day – I find it almost like a form of meditation! It gives me a chance to gather my thoughts and just breathe. So it’s just a bonus that you’re getting in a little exercise. Short Spurts Everyone has different goals, but for the vast majority of us, the main aim is to be a healthy weight and just be healthy in general. A few years back I was mad into cycling and even did a charity cycle from Dublin to Kilkenny at one point – nowadays the thoughts of it make me tired! I now prefer short bursts of exercise squeezed into my day in the morning or the evening that are enough to give me a new burst of energy, rather than tiring me out! It’s easy to feel intimidated by the #fitfam culture of today and jusy give up totally! The trick is to just do a little bit here and there, do what you enjoy, take care of yourself and everything else will fall into place. Have a great week everyone! Chat soon, Yasmin xxxx
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I feel like in Ireland at the moment, you almost have to guess if a girls hair is real or not! All I can say is that the hair extensions industry is the business to be in! Don’t get me wrong, as someone who has had damaged hair in the past I’ve had them myself and loved them to bits. If you get it done by a professional and the hair used is of high quality they really can look amazing! But being totally honest I always felt a bit weird having someone else’s hair mixed in with my own! I really think that there’s nothing nicer than a head of natural hair that is actually your own. So I decided to take the extensions out and really start looking after my hair. I’ve been going to The Hive Salon in Dublin for about three years now and I praise the lord for the day I decided to walk in there! I feel as if my hair literally improved with every visit! I could keep rambling here, but I’ll get straight to it. Here is basically how I changed my hair from damaged and dull to healthy and shiny! Daily Nourishment I never used to really put anything in my hair on a daily basis, which makes zero sense if you think about it – I mean you wouldn’t not moisturize your skin everyday, so why should your hair be any different?? Nobody wants oily looking hair, so everyday I use a dry-oil which still gives your hair the love it needs without looking greasy. There are a few of these on the market, at the moment I’m using one from OGX which is available in Boots or online See it here:www.ogxbeauty.com/shop/argan-oil-of-morocco/weightless-healing-dry-oil/ Treatments The Hive introduced me to a keratin treatment that is AMAZING! It’s made my hair so soft and silky and really just more manageable. For more information check out www.facebook.com/TheHiveSalonDublin/ Good quality Shampoo I can’t emphasize enough the importance of using a good quality shampoo that is sulfate-free. I know it’s a little bit more expensive, but its honestly so worth it for the damage your saving on your hair. I managed to find a decent one that’s affordable too! Its also from the OgX range. See it here: www.boots.ie/ogx-ever-straight-brazilian-keratin-therapy-shampoo-385ml-10128765 Trim every six weeks I used to never do this, regardless of what the professionals told me! The team in The Hive finally persuaded me to start getting regular trims and my hair only really started growing when I gave in. Make it a priority to get into the salon every six weeks to get rid of those split ends and you will thank yourself in the future! Coconut oil Mask Coconut oil does wonders for your hair but it's hella messy! I just try and do this once a week - simply melt some coconut oil( a lot in my case) and massage it all through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, leave it for a few hours or overnight and its amazing for the condition of your hair. Hopefully there's a tip or two that you can try out! Chat soon Yasmin xx Although I’m definitely a believer that a healthy lifestyle and diet are the biggest contributors to to your skin, there are still some products I swear by to keep my skin clear and healthy,
I also don’t think that you need to spend a small fortune to look after your skin. If you’re on a budget but still want beautiful skin, it really comes down to a bit of effort and consistency. No make up wipes! Here are the products I use religiously :) Bia Beauty Cleanser I discovered this avbout three years ago and it’s the one product I panic if I run out!! This is a gorgeous moisturising cleanser that doubles up as a really light exfoliator, so you’re renewing your skin daily without being too abrasive. I honestly swear by this stuff! It’s also an Irish brand from Cork so win-win! See it here: biabeauty.com/orange-and-grapefruit-facial-exfoliant-and-cleanser.html Avene Serum This is a new find. I always use a serum before moisturising as I find it really penetrates into the skin. To be very honest I haven’t yet found ‘the one’, but this is pretty decent and gets the job done! See it here: www.boots.ie/hydrance-optimale-hydrating-serum-30-ml-10084155 Green Angel Eye Gel Mow I’m a bit lazy when it comes to this but I do try to remember to throw on a little something around my eye area. This one is light and cooling and also Irish(I always trust Irish brands with skincare not really sure why!) See it here: www.greenangel.com/product/green-angel-seaweed-aloe-eye-gel/ No7 Beautiful Skin Moisturiser When it comes to high street moisturisers, No7 is amazing. I’ve tried many over the years and have had awful problems with creams being too heavy and only clogging up my pores! This is light, neutral and also has SPF 15. These are almost always on offer in Boots which I also like! See it here: www.boots.ie/no7-beautiful-skin-day-cream-for-normal-oily-skin-spf-15-50ml-10134572 Rosewater Toning is a step I can’t quite decide how important it really is? Nonetheless I’ve been using rosewater as my toner for a long time and it seem to do the job, which you may argue with my but I tink is basically just getting rid of any excess makeup or anything on your face. Rosewater is natural, with no crazy ingredients and super affordable too. (available in most health stores) Coconut oil Yep I’m one of them! Honestly though, coconut oil is probably the best thing you can put on your skin. Try it. TRUST me. I use this instead of a moisturiser at night. (WARNING: You so tent to look like you’re ready for the oven at bedtime!) (available pretty much everywhere nowadays -I picked mine up in Tesco!) The Body Shop Seaweed Clay Mask There are loads of these popping up on the high street but this is the best in my opinion. It’s a little pricier than some but so worth it! Use this once a week and it literally draws all of the toxins out of your skin! See it here: www.thebodyshop.ie/shop-by-range/seaweed/seaweed-oil-balancing-clay-mask-100ml.html Nuxe Lip Balm I picked this up when I was on holiday in France in May and I absolutely love it! If you happen to be in France you’ll get all the French skincare brands for about half the price they would be here because there is obviously no shipping costs added there. The skincare sections of the pharmacies there are HEAVEN if you’re anything like me! This is made with honey and it’d very thick – great for putting on at night to let work its magic! See it here:http://eu.feelunique.com/p/NUXE-Reve-de-Miel-Baume-Levres-Ultra-Nourrissant-Ultra-Nourishing-Lip-Balm-15g?utm_source=GoogleBaseIE&utm_medium=gen&curr=EUR&gclid=CjwKEAjwsqjKBRDtwOSjs6GTgmASJACRbI3fBhPShEDBrlbdNDRONDkjvjKxMaAc1b3r47R4OWs9JxoCy0jw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#fo_c=1861&fo_k=923e9e21d319c44e75d37e117199a282&fo_s=gplaie Hope this helps some of you! Yasmin xxxx |
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