5 Things to make you a Super-Women!

1)Stand Up and Stretch! First thing in the morning, wake your body up with a good stretch. Stretching will help you to keep your muscles long and supple. You will move like a gazelle for ever after!

2)Freeze your Body. Forget the urban myth that a good sweat will keep your waist trim. Being in a cold environment can boost the work of brown fat cells. By activating these cells you will burn more calories and kick your metabolism right up!! Swap a trip to the sunny beach for a ski holiday and literary freeze your butt off!!!!

3)Drink Water! Ditch the detox juice, green juice, coconut water… and drink water! Water is not only good for your wallet, but it will also keep you young! It will wash out the toxins from your body and offer you a natural detox. However if you suffer of 'Juice Addiction' try my booster:

The Vampire Blood Lifter:
2 Freshly squeezed Sicilian Blood Oranges
1 small glass of sparkly water
Half a glass of 100% Pomegranate Juice
5 Mint Leaves
Ice & Stevia to taste
Drink with a straw on a hot day!

4)Eat Green! Yes, you heard me! Eat greens! They add vitamins and antioxidants to your diet that slow down the ageing process. Protect your cells from free radical damage caused by exposure to certain chemicals, smoking, pollution, radiation or even toxins that are a byproduct of our environment! Go green and feel like a teen!

 5)Be a Sleeping Beauty. Have you ever heard of 'Beauty Sleep'? Sleep is not only good for your tired body, but it also keeps you young by regenerating your organs and cells. When you sleep your body produces a hormone called HGH, some people swear this hormone is the key to eternal youth! I'm going to get some…

Good Night and sweet dreams my beauty queens!

In Health and Fitness,

Francesca

NB: This article was written for Doctor Maryam Zamani, Cadogan Clinic
http://drmaryamzamani.com/?p=1317

Spring Clean Your Stress!

Spring is here and, as usual, you have started to have a throw-out of your unwanted clothes. You should also eliminate other unwanted things in life, namely stress!

Stop Stressing!

Did you know that stress is linked to weight gain, depression, sleep deprivation and even diseases like Cancer?

None of us want these in our lives, so de-stress your day with these 3 simple steps:

1      Eat the right foods

Eat stress reducing foods like blueberries or oranges. These amazing fruits contain high levels of vitamin C, which prevent spikes in blood pressure. By stabilizing your blood and insulin levels you can keep calm and carry on all day long!

Try my easy 'BlueOrange FruitBeetx" recipe:

1/2cup of  frozen blueberries
2 blood oranges, rind removed
1/4 pink grapefruit, rind removed
1/4 purple beet, scrubbed
1 tsp of flax seeds
1 mint leaf to garnish on top!
Instructions:
*Blend all the ingredients in the above order.
*Poor into a glass, garnish with mint leaf.
* Drink with a straw & digest with Love!


2       Exercise 

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress.
Go for a walk, join a gym class, lift weights!
Lower your cortisol levels by raising your endorphins. How?  Just put on your favorite song and hit the gym or the field.
*Warning: please refrain from hitting your noisy neighbor! Use a punch bag instead or a join a boxing class -it will definable help!

***Bonus: Star Gym in Battersea has all types of martial arts if you wish to expand you exercise repertoire. Check out: http://starsgym.co.uk/en/go/martial-arts


3        Take a Break!

Is life overwhelming? Take 5min each day to breathe and be in touch with inner yourself. Meditate, breathe and repeat!! Meditation and breathing activities are proven to lower your stress levels. If you can't do it alone then join a yoga class and make sure you stay for the most important part: Shavasana!!

***Try yoga with Saskia on Sundays 12 o'clock at KX Private Club in Draycott Avenue.  She will make your Sunday Holy.  http://www.kxlife.co.uk/club/gym/timetable

Na Maste!

WEEKLY ATTACK to achieve your Goddess Body!

Set your Goals 

Set your goals and make your them possible! Start by making little changes to your daily routine. 

For example, switch your Starbucks Latte for a Green Juice at the new hot spot: 'The good life Eatery' on Sloane Avenue. Write your changes down and add a new healthy habit everyday. Kick the old and embrace the new! www.goodlifeeatery.com 

Embrace Life 

Unexpected things happen in life, so embrace it and do not let them discourage you. Beat them! If you planned to attend a yoga class at 9am, but your school-run makes you late because the traffic is so bad, do not quit! Go home and do it yourself! Have a DVD handy, it's like having a portable teacher, ready whenever you need it. If you feel too edgy to practice yoga then put on your favourite tune and dance until your feet hurt! It will get your heart pumping! Who needs a Zumba Class when you can have Beyonce sing for you? 

Make It Fun! 

Join a class instead of going solo. Sharing is part of the beauty in life! Spice up your weekly exercise routine by finding your perfect class and making new friends. Exercise Classes are a great way to be social and they add healthy competition. Try my BBC class to blast your butt, mood and spirit! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at KX Gym. Book Now:  http://www.kxlife.co.uk/club/gym/timetable 

Plan Ahead 

School runs, work meetings and the social calendar are amongst the many things you have to juggle in life, so be prepared and plan ahead! Write down your priorities and stick to them. Everyday make a date with yourself: have a massage, a Personal Training session, 1hr shopping spree or lunch with your best friend. You come first! Without you nothing can exist, so find time for the most important person in your life. Have some ME time. By taking care of you, you are going to be even better at taking care of others!

Celebrate your Success 

You lost weight, your butt looks perkier, you kicked your sugar habit? YES. Then celebrate!!!                                                                                         Go for a date with your honey. Cook for your family. Go for a weekend break. Do what makes you happy. Life is celebrated when lived. Yes, you can!

I want only Goodness for my Goddesses,

In Love, Health & Fitness,

Francesca