Kick Start Your Lifestyle..

Hello there Dolls..:)

I am so struggling these days with post titles? Going blank these days! ha!

Anyways, back to the topic in hand...

I have been doing a routine the last 2 weeks and I thought while I have committed to it and am liking it, I thought I may share it with you. 

If like me you want to get a personal trainer or hit the gym and classes, but either live outside a bus route, can`t drive, work late, have no money, are a mum etc, then this may help get you motivated to start and do more in the later months, but will kick start you now!

This is not a long term routine and after 6 weeks I will be changing it again and pushing myself more and more. To me I can walk to my lifes content, but its doing nothing for me in the long run. A mix up will get your body working. If you are not strict on yourself and cannot push yourself to its limit then maybe grabbing a friend or family member to do these with you, you can encourage eachother. But don`t burn yourselves out. 

I know I have certain areas I really need to work on, I carry alot of my weight on my lower half of my body, so Love handels, Bums and Lower Tum! I also have to work on my arms (I hate them). So for me any difference in them will make me happy.

In the last 2 months, I have lost 2 stone and that has been all down to my diet. I really feel Healthy starts in the kitchen. It is okay to push yourself with this routine or in a gym, but if you have not given thought to what you eat you will fall. So if you eat a chipper or heavy sauced, deep fried quick food things will not go anywhere, 

70% Diet, 30% Exercise

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So before I tell you what I do at home, regarding exercise, here is what I had added to my diet and what I have taken away!

What I have cut out...

White Bread

White, Pasta

White Rice

Potatoes

Frozen Foods (like pizza, chips etc)

Heavy jarred sauces (Like currys, Kormas etc)

Cous Cous

Sweets (Chocolate bars, Crisps, Ice Cream, Cakes, Biscuits)

Fizzy Drinks

Take Aways

Alcohol

Caffeine (Coffee, Tea)

Oil (Vegetable Oils for stir fry/frying)

What I have added...

Coconut Oil

Water

More Veg 

Lettuce beds instead of beds of carbs

Yogurt

Fruit

Green Tea

Chamomile Tea

Eggs

Meats like chicken and fish

Spices

Soy sauce

Gluten free 101 kal popcorn

That is just an idea of what I have taken away and added. I will admit once a month I do have a takeaway and fizzy drink. It is important if you can to have a cheat meal or treat yourself. But once you do, make sure you get back on it next day. I know myself once I eat it my body is not happy with me. Was it worth it? At the time it was and it cant be always work and no play! But you will find once you have healthy alternatives that a cheat meal might lessen and lessen. 

If you want to see a post on dinners I make myself then, I will do that.:)

So for the home work I do, I have divided into 4 days. 

DAY 1:

Walk/Jog 20-30 mins

DAY 2:

Core.

10 sets of 5.

V-ups

Bike Crunches

Reverse Crunch

Lying Leg Raise

Sit Ups

30 Sec Plank

30 Sec L/R Side Plank

 Russian Twists

Top Taps

Squats

Lunges

DAY 3:

Upper Body

10 sets of 5.

Chair Dips

Jump Jacks

Front Raises (2litre bottle)

Monkey Extensions (2litre bottle)

Side Raises (2litre bottle)

Tri Raise (2litre bottle)

Front/Back circles

DAY 4:

Lower Body

10 sets of 5.

Squats

Tension Squats

Jump Jacks

Lunges

Butt Kickers

High Knees

Donkey Kicks

Hip Extensions

Burpees

Hip Thrust

Rest DAY 5 and REPEAT!

I also do a warm up for 2 mins by marching in place and jog intervals and stretch my muscles. 

I want to stress, I am not a professional trainer or dietitian or work in health and fitness. It is something I have personally found diet wise that works for me and I have listened to what my body is telling me, as for my workout, I have researched it and it is not something that will give you hard core results either. I have alot of work to do and will be changing it up, but until then it is something that will kick start me and keep me motivated and wanting more. 

If anyone has any other suggestions or advice on what I am doing, I would love to hear it, also any questions on meals, playlists, the workouts etc let me know,

Please let me know what you thought!

Where I can be found...

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

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Until next time..

Lifestyle: Food Shop!

Hello Dolls,

I know I have been away a bit, I just needed some time and to switch off for a while. 

So now I am back, I would love to know what you would like to see on here! Any ideas post them below or use my contact details to get in touch. I have some fun reviews coming up also. :)

Today, my post is definitely something different. I took out all my food yesterday and decided I would give you a kind of haul.. I don`t know about you, I am kinda nosey, and love these kind of posts, food hauls, fridge haul etc.. So I decided to give you a peek of what I bought yesterday in Tesco. I usually alternate between Aldi, Lidl, Supervalu or Tesco. Depending on what I want etc. 

So here is my FOOD SHOP!!

Here is the list...

Mullur Bliss Greek Yoghurts in Strawberry,

Pasta Sauce, tomato and chilli,

Tomato Relish,

Small Mayo,

Chicken pieces,

Wholemeal pitta,

Romaine Lettuce,

Pesto,

Green Apples,

Rocket,

2 Mozzarella,

Pomegranate,

Mango,

Hummus,

Red Onions,

Mushrooms,

Mixed Peppers,

Pasta,

Feta,

Mixed Beans,

Linseed bread,

Limes,

Scallions (Spring onions)

out of picture - 2 litre still water. 

This all came to €29.00. This will keep me going till Thursday. I have some other stuff in the fridge and freezer, this is my top up. 

If you have any questions or would like to see what I make, let me know or if you want to see more of these, let me know!!

Where to find me??

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

Facebook: Natalie Keane

Twitter:@Natke05

Instagram: nataliekeanemua

Toodles!

Lifestyle: Herbal Teas

Hello Dolls,

I am sorry for the lack of posts these last weeks, been taking some ME time and time with family and non internet time. Zone out for a bit.  And have been making plans and ideas for months to come. 

So I kinda fell on and off the wagon regarding the healthy train! You know the deal, one week I lose and the next I gain! Stuck on a roundabout I cant get off.  So I have been really getting into Herbal Teas and looking at what the benefits are and what I put into my body. Education on healthy food etc, is so important weather you try education yourself or go and get education from pros. I am no means a dietitian or a nutritionist but I am interested on what foods can do for us and aid us. 

I don`t coffee, but I love a good ole`cuppa. But at times I just want a change or find I drink way to much. So here is some teas I love and benefits for your body. There are so many "CULT" herbal teas for eg: weight loss, that may contain extras like laxatives. Which can just upset your system. Taking a standard herbal tea from your health food or local store can just be as adding if not more. 

*Again I must warn I am no Professional, I love looking at food and ingredients and what they do, so this is what I like and my research on each. If you are allergic to any of these or have any conditions, please consult you GP*

Pepper Mint Tea:  Not really a huge fan of peppermint or tea, but its benefits really help. If you have digestion problems, tummy problems, IBS then this will really aid you. I find it great when I feel "FULL UP". 

Chamomile:  This one I drink alot and love. Great when you need to unwind or relax. Ideal before bed, to calm nerves, stress and anxiety, I suffer from all at time to time and this really helps. Caffeine can heighten the nerves etc and chamomile is great to relieve and allow you to relax. 

Green Tea: This probably the most common of all herbal teas. You can get all different variations like with lemon, orange etc. But you can also get the original blend. I am currently drinking the original and green tea with lemon and love. Green tea is suppose to help reduce inflammation and boost the metabolism. A great one if you are trying to get healthy as it will add your weight loss from helping your metabolism. 

Lavender: Another well know one. Not only is the smell great but I can help you with de-stressing, soothe and treat flatulence, colic, an upset stomach, reduce coughing and help aid asthma and other respiratory conditions. I have asthma and when I have allergies and get stressed up and my breathing is bad, I like this it will relax me and help my breathing.

Pu-erh Tea: This is another one I like to use. Benefits are that is helps reduce cholesterol, reduces LDL and helps create a balanced lifestyle, which aids weight loss. 

They are just some of my well used teas with benefits. Herbal teas are also a great way in upping your water intake, especially if you are not fond of water or find drinking 2L is hell. 

Some fun ones and combos I also love for those evenings in or want something different are:

-Twinings Black Tea with Apple Cinnamon and Raisin Tea

- Twinings Black Tea with Vanilla

-Twinings Ginger and Rhubarb

-Twinings Blackcurrant and Vanilla

-Pukka Vanilla Chai

-Pukka Wild Apple and Vanilla

I love Twinings and Pukka and some Lidl teas, but you get what brand you love,

(All above pictures are from google search )

I would love to hear what teas you like and what ones you think I should try. 

If you like this post please let me know and if you want to see more.

Where I can be found:

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

Facebook: Natalie Keane MUA

Twitter: @Natke05

Instagram: nataliekeanemua

*Disclaimer: I was not sponsored to do this post and this is my own idea and thoughts and recommendations. I am no pro either and dont claim to be*

Until next time