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Top Tips to Slim for New Years Eve

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Hands up who is still feeling full!

Christmas Day has finished and now we are looking forward to the next big event of 2015…

NEW YEARS EVE 2015

Some of you may be heading back to work this week, but getting stressed about NYE should not be on your to do list… I’ve created a list of my top tips to get the ball rolling ready for the big night!

Right first things first:

#1 Have a breakfast to tackle the hangover

The best way to deal with over indulgence is to get some Asparagus in your diet.
Research to be published in the Journal of Food Science, Korean researchers found that extracts taken from the leaves and shoots of asparagus boosted levels of key enzymes that break down alcohol after heavy drinking!
So I recommend Poached Egg and Asparagus for Boxing Day!

 

#2 Get those 10,000 steps in

Wake up, chuck on those sweats (and if you’re still feeling festive your Christmas Jumper) and go out for a walk! Nothing too excessive you do not want to punish yourself. Grab your dog, mum, partner or headphones and just get the blood running and the calories burning. I cannot explain enough how important it is to do your 10,000 steps a day. Keeping slim was never so easy if you just keep moving.

While you are at work – make sure you head out in those lunch breaks this week. Walk to work. Walk around the office. Just keep moving. Sitting down is a sure fire way to keep the Christmas bulge longer than usual!

#3 Cheat with a waist trainer

You can buy one of these off amazon and create the perfect silhouette for your little black dress. Wearing this on a day to day basis also helps your posture and helps curve your body in and out in all the right places.

Wear it under your snuggly wear while catching up with family or if you are in the office… under your workwear. Completely invisible to anyone but you… this is a must for getting ready for NYE

#4 Clean up your diet

You have approximately 6 days to nail this. If you need a little help get James Duigan book which contains a 14 day guide to a flat stomach. This should be able to guide you in the right direction in order to give you a head start into 2016

Sneak some left over turkey for some lean protein. It features a lot in this book and will save you pounds while losing pounds.

#5 Get some sexy high heels

Heels elevate you up, slim down your legs, make your butt perky and all over give you a slender and confident look. Black strap look heels are my favourite things to hit A/W15. Edgy, cool and stylish these are the perfect addition to your wardrobe for NYE!

On my radar are:

New Look:

 Image 1 of New Look Cut Out Lace Up Heels

Louboutin:

Women Shoes - Apron Lili Veau Velours - Christian Louboutin

Kurt Geiger:

Image 1 of KG By Kurt Geiger Idol Strappy Heeled Sandals

#6 Pre-order a box fitness goodies!

Want to find new healthy snacks, supplements, fitness trends to get fit for 2016 – head over to Fittyldn.com!  They’ve created a monthly box that let’s you discover the hottest fitness foods and workout products! Expect all kinds of brands, from the big boys that grace the health shop shelves down to the small start-ups you haven’t heard of!

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There is one for every need…from Cleanse box to Women’s Health box and an Everyday to cover all your needs.

So those are my top tips! I hope you enjoy them. I am now off to get my 10,000 steps – while keeping on my stretchy leggings to keep my post Christmas day tummy at bay!

Bring it on 2016! I am ready for you!

 

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Boxing Day Treats: Fitty London

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The big day is over and Boxing Day is here…

But the gifts have not finished.

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Today I got a little surprise in the post from Fitty London

fitty london: the new fitness box fuelling the city’s sweat game.

Fitty is an exciting new brand delivering hand-packed boxes, bursting with a surprise selection of fitness foods and workout products, delivered right to your door. All the best new brands, fitness trends, and accessories that come perfectly packed to you…it’s like Christmas all over again!

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From protein powders and superfoods to resistance bands and skipping ropes, the boxes feature much-loved brands fresh off the health shop shelves, as well as up-and-coming startups and under the radar discoveries.

I cannot stop myself drooling over the Coconut Almond Butter…PASS ME THE RYE BREAD!

 

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This month I got the Blake Box containing…

Neat nutrition protein powder: Started by two ex GB athletes, Neat creates high quality protein without any of the CRAP.

Wunderworkshop Turmeric Powder:  A wonderful company providing sri lankan 100% organic turmeric. Anti-Inflammatory and a powerful anti-oxidant and you can literally put it in everything

Beefit Biltong: Developed with the Harlequins rugby team, BEEFit biltong is made from 100% british beef and has 21.6g per bag!

Wyldsson Promix: A beautiful mix of flavours to add to your morning porridge or smoothie

Pip and Nut Butter: OMFG coconut and almond butter…

Cano Water: Stylish water in environmentally conscious packaging.

Bounce Ball: Yummy Mint Cacao Ball – I think this just blew my mind.

Resistance Bands: These bad boys are great for adding resistance to any exercise and really getting in there with those small muscles!

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The company, which prides itself on its bold and sassy personality and sleek design, launches in January 2016, with a soft launch throughout December. Boxes will be sold exclusively through their website as an ongoing subscription for £29 per month, and a limited number of one-off boxes will be available for £30.

Happy Boxing Day – Get your box ordered from http://fittyldn.com/collections/subscriptions

Recipes

Post Christmas Alkalising Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

Spinach
Broccoli
Celery
Ginger
Lettuce
Banana
Lemon
Parsley
Mint

Method:

Blitz – Drink

Reset and re-alkalise after the festivities of Christmas Day. This smoothie will aid with digestion, help the hangover, tastes the delicious and start your day in an alkaline way.

Enjoy x