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Winter Pre-tox

Winter is a tough time: cold weather and icy winds, dry central heating, indulgent holidays. So I am going to make an extra effort to stay fit and healthy. I have made a quite ambitious fitness plan (post to come later) and  will make a few changes to my diet and make more time to long baths and skincare routines (spa days). Many  magazines are writing about "pre-tox" which is a series of things you can do to prepare for winter and especially the Christmas holidays.

• regular exercise
• body- brushing to remove toxins 
• drinking a lot of water and non-caffeinated drinks
• eating a lot of green vegetables
• reducing the intake of red meat (pork, beef, bacon) as well as processed meats ( sausages, ham) 
• eating wholegrains and proteins
• taking supplements especially B vitamin
• drink fresh fruit juices
• eat healthy snacks such as crudities and soup
• regular moisturisation with essential oils

Oatcakes: whole oats to support digestion and the liver, plus they are packaged in packs of four so I will use them as an alternative to crisps and biscuits when I am at University.

Oolong tea to promote fat and cholesterol burn, Green tea to aid digestion and reduce blood pressure and boost immunity, Rosehip tea to protect against infections and for clear skin. Generally, I hope these will proves good alternatives to caffeinated drinks (which I drink too much of)

Essential oils: Inspired by this wonderful blog to make my own oil mixtures. I bought a base oil of Grapeseed, Jojoba, Peach Kernel and Wheatgerm oils and Patchouli Oil (not sure if I like it though- I might change it) to mix with it.

My favourite innocent cranberry, blueberry and cherry smoothie (note the handknitted hat- 25p goes to an old-age charity) Berries are an excellent alternative to acidy or very sugary fruits and are full of vitamins and antioxidants. 

for more info. on pre-tox see the December issue of Health&Fitness

I read about this adidas convertible jacket in the new issue of Health and Fitness. It costs £65 but can be worn as a cropped top, a vest or a full jacket as shown. This will definitely go on my wish-list I think the colour and cinched  waist are nice details too. 

http://shop.adidas.co.uk/product/GM060/P93309/Sports/Women's-adiSTAR-Convertible-Wind-Jacket/detail.jsf?selectedProductViewIndex=0&selectedQuantity=1

feminine workout wear by anni gily featuring a jersey tank

review: REN facial masks

I have tried these two facial masks from REN which is an organic bio-active skincare range this information from their website:

REN is skincare as it should be. Skincare that uses the latest hi-tech bio actives, is free from skin-unfriendly synthetic ingredients and is gorgeously pleasurable to use.

We believe it's good to have principles, on principle as it were, so we summarised REN in 5 Key Principles:

These were both great products especially the Glycolactive Skin Renewal Mask which really rejuvenated my skin they are both quite pricey but work well and are carefully composed and organic. 

surfer girl

Ever wished you looked like a surfer girl from an Australian soap? With this exercise plan you can. Blonde shaggy hair and wooden beads are optional :)

moleskine passions

I am very tempted by this wellness moleskine notebook. The recipe and film ones look good too :)