Fitness Friday: 4 ways to stay in shape on holiday

It's Fitness Friday! Since I've just got back from Croatia and I am now off to Kefalonia at the weekend, I wanted to write a post about keeping on track with your fitness whilst on holiday. Although I am definitely an advocate for relaxing whilst on holiday, I know that I want to try and keep some fitness going whilst I am away. So here are some quick tips for you:

1. Make good food choices
Just because you are on holiday, it doesn't mean that you have to pick the biggest greasiest burger every single day. Choosing the fish rather than the pasta or a spirit rather than wine isn't going to make a huge difference to your holiday, but your diet might thank you!

2. Drink plenty of water
I am terrible at staying hydrated in hot countries and end up grumpy and dehydrated. Drinking water has many more benefits as well as just hydration and is known to help with weight loss. Staying hydrated will ensure you feel fuller, are less likely to snack and your skin will be so much better.

3. Try bodyweight exercises
You may not have a gym, but exercise doesn't have to fall by the wayside. A quick circuit of bodyweight exercises can make you feel much better about yourself if you are feeling unfit. I plan on trying to fit in just 30 V sit ups, squats, lunges and press ups every day. Realistically this won't make a huge difference, but it will make me feel like I'm doing something to keep my fitness plan going during my time away.

4. Take a break!
Last of all, don't forget that you are on holiday. If you want to lie in the sun and do absolutely nothing for a week, then go ahead and do it! Taking some time off isn't going to affect your fitness plan too drastically and actually, it's far better to relax than be constantly worrying about fitting in some exercise. I plan on enjoying my holiday completely!

Do you try and work out during your holiday? Or do you take the time off and relax?

Jess

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The Library of Fragrance

I am not a huge perfume wearer; not because I dislike it, in fact when I do wear it I love it, but simply because I forget about it. I've been wearing the same DKNY Be Delicious for years but recently I've been getting out of my perfume comfort zone, in a particularly unusual way thanks to The Library of Fragrance:

As soon as I saw this Gin and Tonic Cologne* on some of my favourite blogs, I knew that I needed to try it. As you may know, I do love a G&T and I couldn't resist trying this scent. Of course, there is an inevitable fear of smelling like you've been on a night out but the scent is surprisingly subtle, It is unmistakably the scent of gin and tonic, yet somehow zesty, bright and summery. I think it's a gorgeous light scent as well as a talking point!

I was also sent two samples of some of The Library of Fragrances' best-selling fragrances. Baby Powder* smells exactly as you would imagine, but again, this isn't unpleasant. Instead, think of a scent which is light, subtle and somehow 'clean.' Thunderstorm* is my favourite of the two samples, and really has that feeling of incoming rain. The fragrances are all unisex, and although Thunderstorm is the best-selling fragrance for men in the line, I would still wear it myself. It shows just how versatile these fragrances are - they can even be combined and worn together to create a scent personal to you.

I've been completely blown away by The Library of Fragrance. I think they've brought something fresh and new to the perfume world. If you haven't had a sniff of their fantastic, unique fragrances, head down to Boots where they are on offer for 2 for £25. Let me know what you think of the Gin and Tonic version!

Have you tried anything from The Library of Fragrance?

Jess

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Get The Perfect Tan: Lush The Sunblock

Today I wanted to share with you a slightly bizarre product, which I discovered last Summer from Lush. The Sunblock is a solid wash-on massage bar with an SPF of 30 and, at the risk of sounding dramatic, the results are incredible:

When I discovered this product in a goody bag from a blog event, I was skeptical. How could a massage bar, which you actually wash off in the shower, work as a sunscreen? I wasn't buying it and I didn't want to risk my skin, especially after suffering from some awful sunburn on holiday the year before. However, when my Summer holiday came around, I chucked it in my suitcase to trial anyway. For the first few days, I massaged the bar onto my skin in the shower, then topped up with normal suncream. I quickly developed the best tan I've had in years and for the rest of the week, I just used The Sunblock. Remember when as a child you seemed to get an incredible tan with almost no effort? It was just the same. I'm not sure whether it was using a higher SPF than I usually do, the massaging style of the bar or that Lush are simply genius, but my skin was left bronzed, nourished and without any redness in sight. Lush recommend that you use a third of the bar at a time, but I found that the bar lasted me an entire week away in Greece.

As a result, when I booked my holidays to Croatia and Kefalonia for this month (for me, Summer is starting early), The Sunblock was the first product I headed out to buy. I'm hoping to recreate that long-lost tan from last Summer and I'm sure that this product is the way to do it. Another huge bonus is that it is solid; therefore it's perfect for any holidays, like my trip to Croatia, which are hand-baggage only. Now I don't need to bring a liquid sunscreen with me, there is so much more room for make-up in my liquid allowance - hurrah! Whilst I was in store I spotted Powdered Sunshine, the dusting powder equivalent of The Sunblock, which I was also tempted by. If you have tried it, please send me any reviews in the comments. I only just resisted, as I had already packed my bottle of Vanilla Puff, but I'm intrigued by the idea of a powdered sunscreen. Who needs liquid sunscreen anymore?

Have you tried anything from the Lush suncare range? Do you have any top tips for a great tan?

Jess

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