Supplements - My Routine.

During my health kick I've decided to try and boost my energy levels and use supplements to get the right goodness into me. 

I chose Holland and Barrett as my shop of choice as they always have the biggest range and helpful staff who know what they are talking about to guide you. Plus they always have great deals on like right now it is buy one get on half price on everything!

Here are the supplements I bought and have been taking now for 3 weeks:

African Mango and Green Tea.
This is supposed to be great for weightloss and helping suppress appetites and cravings and also are antioxidants. However upon doing some more research it appears I've been taking these tablets at night instead of the morning when they are at their most beneficial. So my verdict on these is not out yet!

Skin Hair Nails.
I take 3 of these a day in combination with keeping a good skin care routine and trying to keep my hair healthy as possible.
My skin is in great shape at the moment and I've been complimented many times on how glowing and fresh faced I am looking (maybe another post on my routine?) so I think taking these definitely contributes to that.

Magnesium with Zinc.
These are great I feel so much more energized whereas normally after work I just want to nap on the sofa I actually feel motivation to beat fatigue. I also am interested in taking these for the muscle and bone function as going to the gym aches! 

Do you take any supplements of have any wonder vitamins or tips I should look into?
Please share!

Hope you are having a great week
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My Personal Journey With A New Diet.

I've been eating healthy since after Christmas now and actually stuck to using the famous Juice Plus Complete shakes as meal replacements for my breakfast and sometimes lunch (or I will have a healthy lunch). I don't really agree with fad diets and skipping meals so taking the shakes instead help gives you all the nutrients you need plus I mix it with frozen fruit to make it extra tasty. There is so more info on the science behind Juice Plus HERE.

I've been careful not to make myself feel ill and I did at one point start getting headaches and feeling dizzy so I made sure I have snack of fruit inbetween the day and also make sure I have a meal everynight! I am always healthy with my dinner or if not (e.g pasta) I make sure I have a smaller portion.

By all means I don't let this diet control me at all, I am super naughty on Saturdays I eat what I fancy and haven't stopped the booze. Another thing I haven't stopped is drinking tea, I do use skimmed milk now however small pleasure in life such as a brew when you fancy it is super important to not make the diet feel like a chore.

Juice Plus Complete prep.
250ml of Skimmed milk,
1 scoop of Juice Plus Complete,
Mixed frozen fruits.

I bought 6 tins of the shake formula (3 in chocolate and 3 in vanilla) and have done a 4-month payment plan of £24 per month. I actually started this before Xmas and then pigged out over Xmas so re-started again. Since Jan 6th I have lost 5lbs - and thats with cheating! I also want to exercise more and I have re-started Yoga and meditation which I have another post about at the end of the month.

A Fitting message on my glass - Don't Worry, Bee Happy! (Theres a bee - get it!)

Along side the shakes I've also been taking Immunaid. These are just flavourless pastilles in which you take 2 a day to help support your natural defenses. The Immunaid energizes your 'good' bacteria rather than increasing it therefore working in harmony with your body. There is some more info HERE on their website.

Bimuno Immunaid Pastilles - £20 for  pack of 3 (30 in each pack)* available from Boots and Superdrug.

Have any of you tried Juice Plus before? What did you think?

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