Slimming World Challenge

It's no secret that I'm into health and fitness as I've done a few posts on different workouts and diet shakes. Whilst I'm still a fitness freak and frequently exercising, lately I have been feeling stuck and can't get past a certain weight. I started to see that a few people I know have lost quite a lot of weight using Slimming World (SW) so I started to do some research and borrowed the SW book from a friend. 

After looking into it, me and my friend decided to take the plunge and go to our first SW meeting this past weekend. I was actually quite nervous to go at first, but there was absolutely no reason for me to be. The consultant was lovely and explained exactly how it worked and gave us a chance to ask questions. On your first meeting, you receive the info pack to help with your weight loss mission, the 'bible' of SW. It claims to have everything you need to help you lose weight and maintain it. During your first session, you get weighed (privately) and set a target for yourself of how much weight you want to lose. There is also help on their website and using the app to help you find certain foods and plan your meals, as well as thousands of recipe ideas. 

During the session, the biggest loser of the week (the person who lost the most weight), receives a fruit basket and they also do a raffle. It also gives people the chance to share their stories and any struggles they might be having and get advice from one another. I really liked the sense of comradery within the group and that everyone is there for each other with no judgement, just support and encouragement. I've planned my meals for the week, which they encourage you to do so you know exactly what you've having and less chance of slipping up, so I'm all ready to go. I also picked up some of their ready meals, which were launched just week, for days where I don't have the time to cook. I'm glad I'm doing with my best friend so we can help each other out and moan about our struggles together. I'm really hoping this works and puts an end of all the other fad diets I've tried. I'll be updating you with my progress along the way, but if anyone of is a SW member, any advice you can give will be most welcome. 

Are you a SW member? Or are you trying any other diets? I'd love to hear about them!

xoxo

Birchbox Loves (February)

This month Birchbox brings you 'Birchbox Loves' in celebration of Valentines day. I took a break from Birchbox whilst I was away last summer and have started to get them again this year. I'm pleased to say that they haven't disappointed this month and I'm quite impressed with what I received. 

This months box included:

London Butterflies Bath Salt Scrub- £35

theBalm cosmetics Stainiac in Beauty Queen -£10

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner in Silver-£11 

Liz Earle Beauty Co. Botanical Shine Shampoo-£10

Wild About Beauty Rose Water Illuminating Serum-£22 (full size included)

The Chia Co Oats + Chia-£4.95 

I'm most looking forward to trying the 'Wild About Beauty Rose Water Illuminating Serum' and the 'London Butterflies Bath Salt Scrub'. I really think I got a lot more than what I paid for this month and have got a varied range of products. Sometimes the boxes can be a bit of hit and miss, but this one is definitely a hit.

Are you a Birchbox subscriber? What do you think of the Birchbox Loves box?
xoxo

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade has instantly become my favourite eyebrow products ever. I've have used many different products over the years to try and get the 'perfect brow' that will last all day, but none of them seemed to have had staying power. I picked up Dipbrow Pomade whilst I was in America and I think it's one of my best makeup buys.

Unlike a power, Dipbrow Pomade is a creamy, gel like formula that claims to be "waterproof, smudge proof and ideal for creating defined, natural-looking brows that won’t run down your face if you’re caught in a torrent, or melt in a hot (foreign) clime". It also says you can use it as a eyeliner too, but I have yet to use it for that. For me, it definitely does what it says on the tin. The product is so quick and easy to use and glides onto the hairs and stays put all day. It helps to give a defining shape to my brows and easy to apply using an angled brow brush, (I use MAC 266 brush). I start by outlining my brows first to get the right shape, then filling them in. I also like to highlight my brows using Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Pencil. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills products are finally available to buy the in the UK at www.cultbeauty.co.uk. Dipbrow Pomade comes in 11 shades (I'm using dark brown) and cost £15, which, considering how long this product lasts, is definitely worth the investment. A makeup must have! 

Have you used any Anastasia Beverly Hills products? What are your thoughts? 

xoxo