Why I love MyProtein

Hi everyone, 

How are you all ? 

You all know I'm back to training for my holiday in the alps mountain biking so its back on my protein, I belive that out of all the diets I have done protein is by far the safest and healthiest way to lose weight whist looking and feeling great. 

We have all done diet where we want to kill everyone around us because we are so hungry we feel the world is to blame. 

 Enter into my life the world of protein! I feel the benefits when I'm training of having a high protein diet I feel I can train harder and more important to me I am not snacking as I am full and satisfied. 

 My lastest Haul comes from Myprotein.com

What I got 

Diet whey protein in Latte £34.99 for 3kg

I love love love this shake I do my normal add it to unsweetened almond milk and either banana or avocado in my nutrininji and wiz it up and this creates a thick and tasty shake. I love the flavour nice creamy and very latte. This also has green tea extract which I know helped me lose my weight when I was 7 and a half stone years ago. This is so good at maintaining my glucose levels and this alone keeps me from snacking and over eating. I use this as my breakfast most morning and If I need a quick lunch. I can say this is so tasty I cant wait to order more. I got the 3kg pack and this is going strong and will last me so long. You add two large scoops I some times use just one. Two scoops is just 212 calories so perfect with my banana and almond milk for breakfast.

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Protein brownies £11.99 for a box of 12

My husband when crazy for these and he had the majority of them. They kept been stolen!

These tasted like a very naughty treat at 287 calories they where a bit calorie heavy but they really curbed any hunger pangs and great for throwing in your kit bag. My hubby heated his in the microwave a few times. Very chocolatey without the nasty after taste some protein treats can have,

 Protein chox in cookie and cream £18.99 for 12 bars

Oh MY GOSH where has this been all my life! Heaven in a protein formed bar! These are to die for melt in the mouth chewy heaven and at 230 calories not so bad! The perfect protein boost and snack on the go. I couldn't ask for more I have a huge sweet tooth and this really helped me keep this under control while keeping to my plan.

Top on sale at £9.99 This is a large and to be honest very very big on me. I should have got a small. 

But its good quality and would be a nice fit if it was in my size. the range of clothing is awesome and really well prices to which is great to see as I struggle to find good clothes at good prices. 

Have you tried Myprotein? 

There is a huge chance I will putting in another big order and 

there is 50% off there diet and weight gain products 

just add weight50 at the checkout and its free delivery over £50

MissLJBeauty xoxo

Find the best fitness friend

Find the best fitness friend

 A workout buddy is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it's important to find someone who will inspire—notdiscourage. So make a list of all your exercise-loving friends, then see who fits this criteria, says Andrew Kastor, an ASICS running coach: Can your pal meet to exercise on a regular basis? Is she supportive (not disparaging) of your goals? And last, will your bud be able to keep up with you or even push your limits in key workouts? If you've got someone that fits all three, make that phone call.

Mountain biking Nevis Range

Hi Everyone. 

So I'm back on my bike and thought I would share some of my mountain biking with you. 

This is me biking the blue Adder Route at nevis range in Fort william. 

I have to say I was quite slow as I am new to wearing a camera. 

I think biking is a awesome way to not only burn calories but also get fit and have fun. My bike is a boardman. as you can see I have pinked my bike up and I'm not ashamed. 

The same day this is nevis ranges Jump line. 
I find biking male dominated but I love it and want more girls to get involved. I love the freedom of biking. I bike with my hubby and our friends and its so sociable, I dont pretend to be as good as them but I am trying and I think I am making improvements I am just learning to drop and jump. which is the biggest adrenaline rush ever. I add all my biking on my facebook feel free to add me its MissLJBeauty on there. 

Have you mountain biked? Whats your favorite trails?

MissLJBeauty xoxo

Tips and Tricks to Have Unshakeable Confidence in Your Bikini!

Hi Everyone.

Summer is literally a stone’s throw away. You’re probably thinking about booking a holiday or trip of some kind if you haven’t booked one already. But what does that mean? It’ll be time to get your bikini out! Every year a ton of women say they are going to look and feel great in their bikini, but they don’t do anything differently. These tips and tricks will help you to have unshakeable confidence while wearing next to nothing. Enjoy!

Change Your Diet ASAP

Don’t wait 2 weeks before your holiday to decide it’s time to knuckle down. Change your diet ASAP and you’ll see much better results. There are some misconceptions about dieting to wear a bikini that I’d like to debunk here. You do not need to starve yourself. You do not need to even go hungry. You do not need to live off vegetables, or cut out starchy carbs. None of those things are healthy! You should make sure you’re in a calorie deficit yes, but you should lower your calories slowly to avoid making your body go into starvation mode. Your body might also slim down when you cut just a couple hundred calories, rather than halving your calories in an attempt to speed things up. 1-2 pounds a week is a good amount to aim for. Make sure you’re eating a good mix of healthy foods, filling up on natural substances. Keep treats limited, but still include them so you don’t feel deprived. You need a process that works for you!

Start Getting More Active

Exercise goes hand in hand with eating right. However, exercise won’t cancel out bad food you eat, so don’t eat a pizza and then think you can undo everything on the treadmill. It doesn’t work like that! You need to put plenty of effort into both to see results. You can get more active by taking part in gym classes, or even just by walking more. Just make sure you’re challenging yourself and keeping things varied.

Speed Up Your Inch Loss

There are ways you can speed up your inch loss without doing anything unhealthy. Professionals like Dr Leah offer inch loss treatments that can help to kickstart your fat loss. Just make sure you stick to aftercare advice so you don’t pile it all back on!  

Practice Self Love

Loving yourself will help you when you’re wearing your bikini. If you don’t like yourself, how can you expect anybody else to? Work on this regularly and you’ll feel great on the beach!

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Act Like You’re Confident

Even if you don’t feel confident, act like you’re confident. This may take practice, but soon you may start to feel it.

Choose a Bikini That Flatters You

When bikini shopping, make sure you pick a bikini that flatters your body type. Do your research on your body shape and make an effort to pick that style of bikini.

Wear a Wedge

If you want to look even slimmer, then wear a wedge with your bikini! You’ll lift your bum and lengthen your legs.

Stand Up Tall

Practice standing up tall and having good posture. This can take pounds off you instantly!

Missljbeauty xo

The Benefits of Complementary Therapies

Hi everyone,

How are you?

There are many ways that we can stay fit and healthy. One way that a lot of people keep on top of their well being is by using complementary therapies. The term complementary therapy comes from when it is used alongside mainstream medicine. So I don’t think they should replace medicine but when the two are used together, there are any benefits. (I am a qualified masseuse and I specialise in 

sport massage).

The range of therapies is huge; from colonic irrigation to aromatherapy. Some people may be funny about a certain therapy. If you have a thing where you can’t stand people touching your feet, then reflexology won’t be for you. If you prefer to have your back massaged then that might be a better option for you over something like acupuncture. There are lots to choose from so it just depends on what your symptoms are.

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I know these kinds of therapies get a reputation for having a bit of a placebo effect. That may be true in some cases but if it makes someone feel better then I don’t see the problem? There are a lot of people that have shown significant health improvements using a complementary therapy. So I think they are a win-win situation.

They help people to rely a lot less on medicine. Some medicines are vital for people but a lot of them aren’t. A lot of people look for a natural option that helps to relax them and make them feel good. This is true if they are stressed or worried about their health. I think the two together works so well. Complementary therapies have the thinking that you should treat the whole person and not just the symptoms of the illness. I think this is a great approach to general wellness and being healthier. They offer a more integrated approach to healing.

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Another benefit is that they can ease the physical symptoms that people are feeling. As well as improving their emotional state. If you suffer from back pain, massage and acupuncture get right to the root of the problem. Taking pain killers only takes the pain away and doesn’t help in trying to repair the problem. I have been looking into Acupuncture Courses and the content looks so interesting. I’ve have benefited from these when I ruptured my achilles tendon and calf in four place.

Therapies like aromatherapy and massage have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety in patients. Doing my work make me think why people wouldn’t bother with complementary therapies? There is a cost involved but I think the great benefits outweigh any issues with cost. Being able to have a reduction in anxiety and depression without having to speak to a counsellor or take any pills? Sounds like a fantastic option to me. So next time you are feeling a little down or unwell, speak to your GP and see if there is a therapy that they could recommend for you. Therapies are great for little niggles like fatigue, pain or digestion issues.

What are your thoughts? Have you tried many complementary therapies before? I’d love to hear some of your experiences; positive or negative.

MissLJBeauty xoxo

Super fun ways to get fit and healthy!

Hi Everyone.

So I'm back to fitness and I think It’s never too late to start getting fit and healthy, so if you’re thinking about it, you should just do it! Humans were supposed to be fit and active, not sit around all day doing nothing. Many people sniffle at exercise and say it’s boring and too hard, but those people are doing it wrong. Probably slogging away for hours on the treadmill! The best way to get fit and healthy is to do it the fun way. Here are some super fun ways to get fit and healthy:

Swimming

Swimming can be a really fun way to get fit and healthy. If you can’t swim that much yet, focus on just getting your form right. Many people think they aren’t good swimmers because their form is a little off and they get tired easily. If you perfect your form, you’ll be able to swim much better. You should find it quite therapeutic! There are aqua aerobics and things you can do too, which are nice and low impact if you have bad joints.

Pole Dancing

Pole dancing isn’t the seedy sport that people make it out to be. It’s so popular lately, because it helps to teach balance, strength, and a variety of complex movements. You will be able to hold poses you never thought possible as you progress.

Rock Climbing

Climbing things is a great way to get fit, but you don’t need to climb up a real rock face to do it. Rock climbing can be done indoors these days, which is great when the weather is bad or you’re a beginner. You’ll be surprised at how hard it is!

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Dancing

When you’re dancing, do you even know you’re working out? Dancing is really high energy and loads of fun, so it’s great for replacing a boring cardio routine. You could do Zumba, belly dancing, or any other kind that takes your fancy. There will be classes for all ages.

Trampolining

Trampolining can burn a ton of calories, and you’re having so much fun you don’t even realise you’ve worked out until afterwards. By heading to a trampoline park you could get fit and have a wonderful time while you’re at it!

Adult Gymnastics

Never quite been able to grasp a handstand or a cartwheel? Go to an adult gymnastics class! You’ll be able to learn all the moves you weren’t able to do as a child and feel proud of yourself. You’ll get much stronger too!

A Sport’s Club

If none of this appeals to you, there’s bound to be a sport’s club out there that does. There’s dodgeball, football, netball, and so many more clubs you could join. It’s never too late to get into a sport!

Don’t be afraid to try something new, especially when you’re benefiting your health like this! Drag a friend along with you the first time if it makes you feel better. Bear in mind going alone could mean you make all kinds of new friends as well as get fit!

Have you tried any?

MissLJBeauty xoxo

How Horse Riding Can Help Get You in Shape

Hi Everyone, 

How are you all?

If you don’t think that riding a horse can help you to get fit, you have probably never tried it before. Many horseback riders have heard all the comments regarding how riding isn’t really that much of a workout and how it’s the horse doing all the work, but sitting atop a large and powerful animal which has a mind of its own requires a level of strength and balance which amounts to a full body workout. There’s a reason why so many guys check out female horse riders, and why male riders are so popular with the ladies. Riding horses is bound to test the notions of fitness and strength that you already have, and if you give it a go, you’ll realize there are more health and fitness benefits to the sport than you initially thought.

Balance and Stability

When riding on an ‘unstable’ surface such as the back of a horse, balance is absolutely critical. If the horse is being hand-walked then it seems pretty easy, but add some speed and different maneuvers, and it can soon get pretty tricky. If the horse dives to the left, for example, you don’t do the same – you need to remain upright in order to stay upright in the saddle. What makes this even more difficult is that your legs and arms need to be free to give cues to the horse. After a few weeks of practicing horse riding, you’ll be surprised at how much your overall balance and stability improves.

Coordination

For first-time riders, the realization that horseback riding is more difficult than it looks tends to come quickly. In order to get a horse to pick up speed or even walk in a circle, there is a lot which needs to be happening simultaneously and coordination is key to ensure that the horse takes the cues and doesn’t just end up wandering off. Coordinating leg pressure, rein pressure, and body position all at once might seem impossible at first, but with some practice it becomes like second nature and your coordination will improve both in and out of the saddle.

Build Muscle

When you first begin horse riding, you should prepare for soreness in your legs, arms and cores after a day of being in the saddle. Unless you’re simply sat there doing nothing, there is no room for passive sitting in this sport with no way to ride unless you’re engaging almost all of your body, especially the adductor muscles in your legs. In order to stay put in the saddle a rider must ‘squeeze’ these muscles, and the core must also engage in order to keep the rider upright and protect the spine. All of this might not seem like your average weights workout, however after riding regularly for a few weeks, you’ll start to see noticeable differences in your arms, thighs, and core. You will be more toned, stronger, and flexibility will improve.

What to give horse riding a go? One Stop Equine Shop sell all the equipment you’ll need from a helmet to horse spurs – click here to shop their store.

Have you tried Horse riding?

MissLJBeauty xoxo

Blac cleanse & me

Hi Everyone, 

How are you all ?

Blac by Juice to U

As you can see from the rubbish video quality I Think my camera is on the outs. 

So I will finish in the old fashioned blogging style where I left off. 

I did the cleanse for 5 day. whist I was on this I felt really energised. It was quite a routine to get into to remember to have my juice before bed but after I finished I missed my juice. I would say on this i was quite thirsty and drank a lot of water. 

I was less bloated on this program. I continued my routine as normal I worked out, i ate as normal, used the same skin care products etc. Just normal boring life!

Now My results

My skin cleared up. I have been suffering the worst breakouts I have had all year and these cleared up and my skin looks really healthy. I looked like I was suffering from the chicken pocks.

My stomach problems have settled right down. This is awesome, as I am an IBS suffer. It was like I was a normal person! you will understand if like me you have ever suffered with this horrid condition.

Now as I said this is not a diet program but I will share my weight loss and inch loss with you. this all about cleaning your body from the inside out!

weighloss 5.5lbs 

Inches

I measure at the biggest part of my body 

Chest 1inch

waist 2 inches being me down to 27 again woop 

muffin top  stayed the same

bum 0.5 of an inch

upper legs 1 inch

arms 0.5 of an inch

considering all I have changed is adding this juice in to my diet at night I think this is insane results. 

Here is what the lovely folk at Juice to you say

BLAC  is a all natural juice that contains activated charcoal that is used as a natural digestive system cleanse, the activated charcoal is an absorbent black granulated powder that is digested with a mix of agave nectar, lime and alkaline water which has a ph balance of 8.5 the charcoal is activated by under going heat treatment,  this process creates a porous facade that acts as a magnet for positively charged toxin (acidic waste ) that are tapered in our digestive tract  BLAC absorbs these harmful  toxins like a sponge and as our natural digestive mechanics for disposing of waste engage the elimination of toxins is complete the activated charcoal can only eradicate toxins that are in your digestive system.

BLAC  is to be used in conjunction with a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle as a essential for your tool kit and healthier self.

Have you tried this detox yet? 

If not add my code at check out for 10% off 

MissLJBeauty10

xoxo

All The Best Ideas For Working Out At Home

Hi everyone,

How are you all?

If you read my blog on a regular basis, you will know that I am a real fan of fitness and staying in shape. Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine who mentioned that she has very little time to get to the gym and exercise. This got me thinking about how she could exercise even though she barely had the time to leave the house.

After a lot of thinking, I came up with ideas for how she could workout at home. In case anyone else is in the same position and has no time or money to get to the gym, I thought I would share my ideas with you, here:

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Jump rope

You might think that a jump rope is nothing more than a children’s toy, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Believe it or not, a jump rope can be an amazing fitness tool for working out at home, as well as in the gym.

The best thing about exercising with a jump rope is the fact that as well as being a great way to stay in shape, it’s also a lot of fun. Well, for the first few minutes it is, after that, it gets surprisingly difficult.

Step ups

Whether you have stairs in your home or not, step-ups are a great way to stay in shape. If you have stairs anywhere in your home, use these to do step ups each day, while listening to music. If you have a home that is all on one level, all you need is a large book or a chair to do step-ups on.

If you find that you get bored of doing step-ups easily, do them in front of the television. Stick on your favourite program and do your step-ups in front of it. It might be hard work, but the time will pass much more quickly if you are focusing on the television.

Pull-ups

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that pull-ups are only for men because they’re not. If you want to tone your whole body - arms, chest and legs, a pull-up bar is the perfect way to do it. Buy a portable pull-up bar for your home and you can keep your body toned and trim.

The best thing about modern pull up bars is the fact that they are easy to put up and flat pack down, so that they are easy to store. So even if you buy one of these bars for your home, it shouldn’t be in the way.

YouTube Workouts

You probably remember your mum doing fitness videos at home when you were a child, am I right? These types of workouts are ideal for staying in shape at home, as they are designed to be done in a small space.

The only difference between the workouts your mum used to do and the ones that you can do is the fact that hers were on video. Whereas, you can get your workouts for free from YouTube.

Even if you have no time or money to go to the gym, you can still ensure that you stay in shape with these tips and ideas.

MissLJbeauty xoxo

My Recommended Ways of Toning Up After Weight Loss

Hi everyone 

How are you? 

As you know I enjoy keeping fit as much as I can and try to maintain a healthy weight. If you want to lose weight, you can find that once you reach your goal, you're still not happy with your body. Sometimes large amounts of weight loss, or even a little, can leave you feeling like you're not as toned as you want to be. If you wish to lose weight but you're scared of being left with wobbly bits, or you already have them, I have some great tips to solve the problem. Check out my advice for toning up during and after weight loss.

Lose Weight at a Steady Rate

Prevention is often much better than cure. So my top tip for avoiding loose skin when you're losing weight is to go slowly. If you have many pounds you want to drop, you might be in a hurry. Some people say that you should start off losing weight quickly if you have a lot to get rid of. But if you go too fast, you won't give your skin enough time to tighten up. Try to keep a steady pace so that you're losing weight consistently but not too much at once. There are other things you can do to keep your skin toned too, such as staying out of the sun.

Toning Exercises

You need to exercise to lose weight, so don't forget to think about toning up too. Some exercises will be better for toning your muscles and skin than they are for dropping the pounds. If you combine different workouts you can make sure you achieve both your goals. Focus on different parts of your body, from your abs to your arms and legs. You can do plenty of toning exercises at home, and you don't need any equipment for a lot of them. If you want to go more hardcore, look for a fitness class that will really push you.

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Consider Surgery

If you've lost all the weight you want to lose but you're still unhappy, some people think about having surgery. It's a big decision to make, but often people decide it's the best way of tightening up. For example, you could have mastopexy, which is a breast lift to fix sagging boobs. Or you could think about a tummy tuck, which will get rid of excess skin around your stomach. Before you have surgery, you'll have to ask yourself a lot of big questions to make sure it's what you really want to do. Make sure you choose the right surgeon too so that you'll be happy with the results.

Skin Firming Products

Another option is to use different beauty products that might help you tone your skin. For example, a collagen cream will help to replenish the collagen in your skin, which helps to keep it firm. Mineral or salt scrubs can also be a solution to sagging skin, possibly by increasing the blood flow. You can find creams designed to tighten your skin too.

So that's some of my tips and alternatives 

What's your secret? 

Missljbeauty xoxo