by Dee | May 26, 2016 | Featured, General, GloKitchen, GloWellness, Travel
I have just returned from California the land of unashamed beauty, toned abs and flawless skin, which has given me a major injection of OMG and inspired me in ways too numerous to mention.
It is astounding how a bit of sun and sobriety (almost) can inspire you, and this trip certainly did it for me as I hung out with some of the beautiful people, and knowing that I had to lose those extra pounds built up over Winter in London and the absence of visits to the Gym.
So now that I am back, how am I going to kick start my diet and aspire to feel like I can sit around a pool and know that I am in reasonable shape, and even more importantly know that I am boosting my immune system and giving myself a great feeling of well being. Well, juicing of course!
Such are the huge health benefits of juicing that people have cured themselves of major diseases like cancer and diabetes through switching to a solid free diet, and after just a few weeks of juicing are entirely free of any trace of disease or infection.
So how to get started?? The biggest deterrent has actually been sourcing information on how to do it properly and then buying the ingredients and more especially the juicer. It all sounds ‘long’ and very expensive. But it doesn’t have to be.
There are some great juicers on the market, from a simple Lexen Jucer for around £26 to an Omega Twin Gear Juicer for £425 with lots of options in between.
It is probably advisable to begin with the simpler version and work your way up to a more sophisticated model if you discover juicing is for you.
It could be that you decide to juice just one or two days a week to begin, and gradually build up the time spent with this diet. It may be advisable to begin at a weekend when your time is your own and work is not an issue. You can then blend and carry with you on days when away from home, depending on your lifestyle.
Don’t feel you have to make this rather big life change all in one go, because it is major in anyone’s life, and this could be discouraging. Better to have a plan to implement over say two to three months, and then you will be comfortable with what suits you and your schedule. The important thing is that it works for you.
Here is a nice easy recipe from juicerecipes.com that I have tried and recommend to get you started, and remember enjoy the experience and the weight loss and abundance of energy that juicing will do for you.
This is for beginners that are looking for a green juice that tastes great. It’s sweet while having a nice citrus flavor to it.
Depending on the capability of your juicer, you can always juice everything except the spinach, then finish it in a blender with the spinach.
Ingredients
Apples – 3 medium (3″ dia) 546g
Celery – 4 stalk, large (11″-12″ long) 256g
Ginger Root – 1/4 thumb (1″ dia) 6g
Lemon (with rind) – 1/2 fruit (2-1/8″ dia) 29g
Orange (peeled) – 1 large (3-1/16″ dia) 184g
Spinach – 5 handfuls125g
by Dee | May 20, 2016 | Featured, GloWellness, Travel
Los Angeles is an obvious choice for those of you who want some genuine star quality treatment in the land where glamour and celebrity comes with the territory. As our roving reporter is there now she is feeding back some fabulous LA locations.
Heading off to Hollywood has an excitement of its own as the California weather really picks you up and you feel that anything is possible. The vibe is positive as are the people, and why look beneath the surface, because an Escape is what it is and you don’t need more than that for a vacation in the sun and with so much at your fingertips.
You can get some very good inclusive deals with a great new discovery http://www.business-flights.co.uk. A helpful and friendly rep called Ashley cut us a great deal, and we were off Premium Economy on BA with a fab four star hotel situated in Beverly Hills called The Angeleno. http://www.hotelangeleno.com But this is just one of the packages that are on offer for a visit to LA. 
If you want beaches they are here in abundance, one we would suggest is Santa Monica where you have access to the fabulous sea front and if you get restless you can head off to 3rd Street which is just stone’s throw away, with a long line of retail outlets from the exclusive designer outlets to high street brands.
If you are a shopaholic, near Rodeo in Beverly Hills is Wilshire Boulevard – there are three stores side by side which have a little of everything with designer brands in abundance with Barney’s Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
Head off to Robertson where there are some nice exclusive boutiques, start at the corner of Robertson and Beverly – you will see Tommy Hilfiger, and walk from there. You will see everything from Chanel to chic. Then stop at lunch at the Ivy, no relation to our London restaurant, but great for lunch on a sunny day.
If you want to check out the shopping malls, The Grove has Nordstrom, H crew, Vince, Toyshop, Zara. Also a fantastic farmers market with stalls for you to browse the local produce. Also mini shops with cuisine from Malaysia to good old American burgers. 
The Beverly Center indoor mall has Bloomingdales and Macys at either end, with some great outlets in between. Check their website for details of outlets and where they are located. http://www.beverlycenter.com/ 
Make sure you experience the famous sea salt body scrub by one of the accomplished professionals, there are spas across the City- try the Korean Spas, Beverly hot springs, which are the only natural hot springs in the city. This will reboot your system ready to hit the many fabulous hot spots of Beverly Hills. 
We will also be giving you the lowdown on star spotting in LA and the best places to hang out in the next week on Glotime.tv. Check back with us here soon.
by Glotime | Apr 8, 2016 | Featured, General, GloWellness, Travel
Want to find out more about caravanning, motorhoming and campervanning?
The Caravan Club allowed the BBC to film The Club’s ‘Caravanner of the Year’ competition and transmission dates for the programmes are:
· Wednesday 20 April – 8pm on BBC2
· Wednesday 27 April – 8pm on BBC2
Tune in and watch the programmes to gain a wonderful insight into being a member of The Caravan Club and enjoying everything it has to offer.
The two programmes will show six contestants taking part in a series of challenges in order to win the coveted title of ‘Caravanner of the Year’. The judging panel comprised Grenville Chamberlain (Caravan Club Chairman), Lucy Jayne Grout (vintage caravan restorer and designer), Martin Dorey (BBC series Camper Van Cook) and Andy Harris (motorhome journalist).
The first programme will introduce the entrants and whittle them down to the three finalists.
Filming took place over two action-packed weekends at the scenic Caravan Club Ferry Meadows Site where the contestants took part in a series of fun challenges that tested the competitors’ skills in driving, towing, manoeuvring and pitching, as well as their superb knowledge about all things caravanning!
Tune in and watch, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family about it too!
Follow us on Twitter @CaravanClubCOTY and like our Facebook page Caravanner of the Year and don’t forget to use the hashtag! #caravanclubCOTY
