by Glotime | Apr 8, 2016 | Featured, General, GloBeauty, GloWellness
As the first hints of Spring finally tease through the clouds, we start thinking preparing for warmer climes at home or abroad.
Pulling out my favourite bikini last night was a bit of an eye opener for me as I decided that either the swimsuit had to go or the tummy. I decided on the latter, as with a few tone up exercises and less carbs, I could make a difference within a very short time indeed.
I have never been a Beach Babe even at my most fittest, but I can don a curvaceous Marilyn Monroe figure – especially if wearing a rather generous two piece bathing suit (fifties style). Did you know she was actually a size 16!
So I did a plan, and have given myself until the 1st June, just under two months to achieve my goal.
IMAGE – SHUTTERSTOCK
Here are some of my tips to get started.
Tummy exercises are easy, and as my old fitness instructor told me, concentrate on your tummy even whilst at your desk – because where energy goes, energy flows! This is so true, and you just have to get into the habit of pulling in your stomach and strengthening your torso at every opportunity.
As with every woman of a certain age, bat wings are not a good look and so these exercises are amazing for tightening up the tops of the arms. Stretch both arms out sideways, then gently tilt them backwards feeling the tightening in the upper arm. Do these fifty times three times a day and you will see the difference within a week.
Swimming is great exercise for the entire body and if you can get in two to three 20 minute stretches in the pool you will tone up and strengthen the muscles. Water Aerobics are also effective and fun, and a good alternative to the Gym.
Diet adaptation is also necessary after the Winter months of late night hot chocolate and extra calories. I have always taken the low fat route rather than a low calorie diet, as the weight loss is more expedient and it is easier to sustain.
Join a Slimming World if you are serious about dropping pounds or just opt for low fat products in the Supermarket.
A typical day for me would be:
Breakfast
A poached or boiled egg
One slice of wholemeal toast
Lighter spread
Tea or coffee with skimmed milk
One banana
Lunch
Baked potato
Baked Beans
Salad
Zero fat yoghurt
Dinner
One piece of fresh salmon
Mixed fresh vegetables
Boiled potatoes
Fresh fruit salad
Check out other low fat options – there are many now on offer, even with ready meals if you are on the go.
So if you are ready to begin the Fitness Challenge, so am I – and I look forward to sharing ideas and targets with you soon.
by Glotime | Mar 22, 2016 | Featured, General
Easter is probably one of the most important Christian holidays, as it is all about rebirth and dates back in time to Christian celebrations of Christ’s resurrection following his passing on Good Friday. But it also has Pagan associations, which coincides with Spring and the awakening of life all around us. Especially the Easter Bunny, who really does exist by the way!
I know this to be true because every year I had a mountain of Easter Eggs and Chocolate left in my living room as a child, which is probably why I crave chocolate so much and have many Vicar of Dibley moments when seeing a chocolate fountain!
So on that very favourite subject, I have been looking around at what chocolate offerings are in store for us this Easter. So, the top Easter Egg hunt prize goes to the following, which was breaking news yesterday:
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The cashback site is giving new members the chance to get their hands on a free Easter egg up to the value of £5 from all major supermarkets, including Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Whether you’re a parent looking to purchase a Easter treat for your little one or fancy indulging your own sweet tooth over the Bank Holiday just follow the step by step guide below to claim the freebie offer – valid until Easter Sunday (27 March 2016).
Read more: Which supermarket came out on top in our Easter egg taste test?
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- Buy an Easter egg for £5 or more from one of the following stores: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl.
- Sign up to TopCashback.co.uk for free here.
- Download the TopCashback mobile app on an iPhone or Android handset and sign in. It’s free to download and use.
- Click on ‘in-store’ cashback, and then the ‘Snap & Save’ icon and find the Free Easter egg after cashback deal.
- Snap a picture of the receipt, showing the date and time of purchase, the cinema name, and the ticket that is eligible for cashback. You can fold your receipt to show all of the required information.For those who don’t have a smartphone, cashback can still be earned by submitting receipts through the TopCashback website here
- Once receipts have been submitted, cashback will track in member’s accounts within seven working days and will become ‘payable’ within 30 days
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by Dee | Mar 10, 2016 | Featured, General
It is said that love and money are closely aligned, and if it means doing something you love can support you and your family and lead to money, then I completely agree.
In this fast moving high tech age where everything is online, and all about guidelines and virtual reality games – it may be surprising to know that the Cottage Industry is back and stronger than ever.
Back in the day, long before the Internet was even a twinkle in the eye of its creator, family businesses were the norm – mainly due to the convenience of a local community to support it’s trade.
Nowadays of course we have the World as our online community, which is a great advantage as you have the capability to do what you love from the comfort of our own home, and make it work for you.
Arts and crafts like knitting, sewing and crochet are back – and an increasing number of males are participating alongside their partners. Perhaps it is to balance the ever increasing speed of the virtual world and return to a more organic peaceful time with a creative outcome.
Whatever it is that floats your boat, could be your fortune – or at least sustain you and help build your empire, whatever your ambition.
A recent success story of a single mum who started her own business at home (and we are not talking about JK Rowling) is Lizzie whose favourite thing was baking. She had been doing this for a number of years whilst creating her own breads and cakes. One day at a particularly fun coffee morning with other mums, she was commended for her mouth watering pastries, and it was suggested that she try to supply the local bakery.
The rest is history and she now supplies five bakeries, one in her own village and several others within ten miles of her home. This supplies a decent income for both Mum and baby and she is now being approached by potential buyers who are impressed by her talent and are encouraging her to expand.
The Etsy Marketplace is a great online shopping outlet, and business idea in itself, and supports many Cottage Industry businesses from jewellery making to hand made rugs and clothing. If you are a spinner for example and want a place to market your goods, this is a highly supported site from buyers of home made products.
Photo courtesy of: Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Success in business is mainly down to passion and perseverance, and if you have the first then people will come and then the rest is easy.
So the key is to ask yourself, what are you passionate about. Perhaps your are not the creative type, not everyone is – well don’t despair, there may be something you are missing.
If you have a particular penchant for languages for instance you could set up a home learning circle for French or Spanish or even Chinese (depending on your own knowledge of course).
You may be a whiz kid at social media – there are many who would benefit from your expertise and you could explore running a teaching circle, and earn from those hours of exploration by passing it on to other people.
You may be able to play guitar or piano – have you considered how many people in your local community would love to learn even the basics of a musical instrument – at whatever age. You can earn a great salary from just a few hours a week with this popular pastime.
Hopefully this has set you thinking, and even if you don’t give up the day job tomorrow, it may be inspiring for you to consider how a mini start up doing something you love could change your life and afford you the time and space you have longed for.
www.etsy.com
http://discoverahobby.com
