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![]() You may have noticed how the fitness industry is focused on combining lifestyle and fitness to help you transition from the gym to work, the pub, or a coffee date. Introducing JimBag… Practical but stylish products mainly in natural colours like black, white, brown or navy, with some fun shades thrown into the mix, in case you’re feeling bold...Read More
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I commissioned these beauty products for Issue 147 by sourcing new products and liaising with PR companies. I also wrote the product snippets. My name is in the bottom right corner.
![]() When the winter creeps in and you start to feel a sniffle or two tickling your nose, here are the common cold-fighters you need in your life. The common cold is that yearly ailment that prevents you from going to work and becomes an uncomfortable inconvenience that makes you feel hot, itchy, tickly and frankly unable to do anything but lie in bed with soup and Netflix. Sadly we do not have the cure but we can tell you how to protect your immune system and give you the best fighting chance to beat it!..Read More ![]() By Marianne Seymour Are you suffering from bloating blues? Whether it's straight after a meal or a persistent problem, it's always better to tackle bloating head on, so we put together the best 10 ways to beat the bloat! A swollen tum can be put down to a number of factors – too many processed foods, too many fizzy drinks or not chewing your food properly, to name a few. Bloating includes gassiness, as well as abdominal discomfort and can mean that your body is not digesting food properly, which is easily avoided. Need to put an end to tummy woes? Read more for our top tips to keep you bloat-free and energised from dawn until dusk...Read More ![]() By Marianne Seymour Inspiring and motivating, Instagram is not simply a photo-sharing app – here are the 5 reasons you need Instagram in your life. In the health and fitness world Instagram has become a tool for posting pictures of health food dishes and images of people working towards their fitness goals by keeping their followers updated on their progression, and it can be a fun way to show off fitness gear by hash-tagging. When you scroll through your Instagram daily, do you ever wish you could have that crop top, those wash board abs or that delicious salad? Well we have put together 5 ways for you to appreciate your Instagram as a useful free tool for helping you reach your fitness goals!..Read More ![]() By Marianne Seymour At this time of year it seems wasteful to spend our workout sessions in the gym, so have you become a garden gym bunny yet? Statistics have shown that increasing numbers of people prefer to exercise outside – and there are so many benefits. So why not save yourself some money and freeze your gym membership for the summer and show the great outdoors your inner gym bunny!..Read More ![]() By Marianne Seymour (An article I wrote for We-Heart Living.com) You’ve booked a holiday and you’re ready to start shopping for all the essentials – new bikini, check, sun hat, check, sunglasses, check; and here are 5 things you need to know about sun cream so you can be sure you’ve packed the right one of those, too. 1 It’s a year-round thing UV rays have the same intensity during daylight hours the whole year round, so even if you’re in a rain mac travelling to work on a rainy day in England, make sure you still rub a bit of sun cream on your face as the sun can still seep through clouds...Read more ![]() By Marianne Seymour They can be a girl's best friend or your very worst enemy. So we've picked 5 of the most flattering swimsuits so you can make a splash next time you hit the pool. The Waist Cincher Looking for the perfect swimsuit that cinches your waist and defines your hourglass silhouette? Try this little number from Long Tall Sally. It's pink, it's pretty and it's perfect! The rouched detail around the waist draws attention to your tummy and provides added elasticity with the tummy controlling lining. It has removable breast cups, and removable straps which are great if you don’t want awkward tan lines. So go old school and pair this with some big sunglasses and a floppy hat to make a statement. RRP £40.00 Sale price £20.00...Read More ![]() A review by Marianne Seymour (A piece I wrote for Women's Fitness) If you have a busy lifestyle with no time to think, sleep and go food shopping then The Modern Way to Cook is the perfect cookbook for you as Anna Jones focuses on providing 15, 20, 30 or 40 minute meals. The best bit is that all the recipes are crafted so you can avoid specialist food shopping, as we guarantee you will have these staple ingredients at home already. Anna provides 150 fuss free vegetarian dishes for any time of day with complementary photos, presented in a stylish minimal cookbook that will look great on your bookshelves. Our favorite is the Kale, tomato and lemon magic one-pot spaghetti, it's such a life savior if you didn't go shopping and need to throw something together; plus all the ingredients in one pan makes an amazing sauce. Finally something realistic! 5 stars |
AuthorUpper Second Class Honours – Publishing Media and English Language and Communications graduate, from Oxford Brookes University. |