Time To Get Healthy: Cardio

PART 2 Cardio


This is the second part of my 'Time To Get Healthy' plan.
Why cardio?
- it burns a lot of calories
- it traines your muscles
- it improves your sleep
- it makes you feel better


Choose an exercice you like, this will be easier to persist. Exercices like speed walking, jogging, swimming and cycling are some examples.

The most important thing about cardio is the intensity of your exercice, counted by your heart rate.
By raising your heart rate and keeping it elevated for a period of time you will be able to loose more calories. To get the most out of your cardio workout you'll have to calculate your maximum heart rate.
Just substract your age from 226. Your target heart zone consists of 50 to 75% procent of your maximum heart rate.

For example:
A girl from 20 years old: 226-20=206 206x0.5=103 206*0.75=154.5
Target heart zone: between 103 and 154.5


You can go higher if you can but you will only build up more condition in stead of losing extra calories. One simple rule is that you have to be able to talk during your work out.

How long?
- 30 minutes, 4 times a week

These guidelines are based on healthy adults, when you have some health issues please contact an healthcare professional.

Zara Studio Trousers

Zara Studio is a sub-brand of the normal Zara collection. The style is following the latest trends but unfortunately the price is a little bit higher. Take a look at these perfect leggings..

1. Zara Studio €69.95
2. Zara Studio €199
3. Zara Studio €69.95

Cheap Biker Boots @ H&M

Only 40 euros! I can't find them on the website but I can say they are almost identical with those from Zara. Ofcourse the leather isn't real but the quality looked okay. Be fast!

New Collection Vlieger & Vandam

Vlieger & Vandam, again great this season. The blue bag would fit perfectly with my new leather jacket.. And probably the best thing about this brand: the revolvers. I'm a fan!
Prices around €250.

Online Shop: Julies Must Haves

Julies Must Haves is a little online shop with lovely accessories. The place to be for minimalistic bracelets with peace marks, flowers and much more.
Little detail: you can book Julies Must Haves for a great jewellery evening with your friends.

New Collection Zadig & Voltaire

We love you Thierry Gillier!

Inspiration

Asos Promotion Code

HAPPYLFW
20% off! Enter this code at the checkout.
Applies to full-priced items only.

Inspiration: Blogger Angelica Blick

Winner of a Blog Award: Angelica Blick. She's a 20 year old from Sweden. I don't really like her several wide pants, but oh look at the rest.. amazing. And when someone mixes black outfits with just one colored detail, I always become a fan.

Love The Look

Fall 2011: Leather Pants

I'm a big fan of outfits with a little biker detail. Lucky me you can find these things everywhere this season, for example the leather pants. Maison Martin Margiela, Balmain, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan, they got it all. I think it looks great.

I know, real leather is expensive, but there are alternatives. The leather look is getting better and better and also the waxed jeans is coming up this season. Wear it with confidence.

1. Maison Martin Margiela €1048.56
2. Zara €199
3. BB Dakota €112.58
4. Zara €39.95
5. Topshop £32
6. Zara €39.95
7. H&M €29.95

Time To Get Healthy: Nutrition

When you want to lose weight and look better at the same time there are four important things.
1 Nutrition
2 Cardio
3 Anaerobic exercices
4 Sleep


Following only one of these rules won't help you, you'll notice once . :-) For example, when you eat less, you will loose fat, but muscles as well. After a few weeks I'm sure you'll eat some fastfood. And this won't give you muscles, only fat. Result: you look thin, but not at all thight.

PART 1 Nutrition

3 Rules
1 Cut down carbohydrates
2 Eat enough proteins
3 Get enough vitamines

Good things: vegetables, fruit, olive oil, yolks, tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, egg whites, peanut butter, nuts, cottage cheese
Bad things: bread, rice, paste, cookies, potatoes, cornflakes etc. Whole-wheat products are okay but are high in calories so eat them in small portions.

My breakfast
- 2 eggwhites
- 1 yolk
- 1 banana
My lunch
- 2 slices of whole-wheat bread
- chicken
- vegetables
My diner
salmon/tuna/chicken/turkey with vegetables and a mixed salad with olive oil vinaigretteMy snacks
- fruit

Extra tips
- drink 2l water daily
- eat ones a week the diner you like, this will make it easier to persist
- take some ketchup instead of mayonnaise

Fall 2011: Coloured Trousers

Do you remember the summer of 2010? Almost everyone had a pair of coloured trousers and The Circle Of Trust was famous.. This winter, they are back. And the colors are even more bright. I prefer wearing them with black and white. :-)

1)  Forever 21 €23.75
2) Topshop £40
3) Paul & Joe €240
4) Zara TRF €19.95

10 Tips For The Perfect Lips

Be kissable!

1. Lip Balm
During the day it's important to keep your lips moisturized so make sure you have a good lip balm.

2. Milk Cream
Boil some milk for about 10 minutes. You will now notice a thick layer on the surface. Apply this gently on your lips for ten minutes and rinse with water. Milk is an excellent cleaner and the cream will give your lips natural butter and balm.

3. Vaseline
Apply some vaseline before you go to sleep, vaseline is extremely moisturizing.

4. Tooth Brush
Scrub your lips with a toothbrush and some toothpaste to remove the dead skin.

5. Water
Drinking enough water will keep your body, and your lips, hydratated.

6. Stop licking your lips
This will dry out your lips!

7. Huney
Feed your lips by applying some huney before you go to sleep.

8. Stop smoking
Smoking will cause more wrinkles around your mouth. It will also give you more vertical lines because you're drying them out.

9. Almond oil
Apply for 30 days some almond oil on your lips, when they are extremly chapped.

10. Stop using matte lipstick
This will dry out your lips! You can use some lip balm as a layer.

 

Wanted: Fur Bobble Hats

I always liked bobble hats, unfortunately they aren't that cool when I wear them myself.. But some girls, yeah they realy rock them. Make sure your bobble is made of fur this year. :-)

1. River Island €16.67
2. Moncler €225
3. Asos €15.38
4. Abercrombie $48

Fall 2011: Native Prints

Totally back this season: the Aztec prints. Scarves, hats, skirts, ponchos and sweaters. Cause everyone likes comfy, knitted clothing..

1. Asos €32.05
2. Forever 21 €38.80
3. Textile Elizabeth & James €333.38
4. Asos €10.26
5. Dolan €110.41
6. H&M €24.95
7. Vero Moda €20.51
8. Eleven Paris €173.07
9. Asos €10.26
10. Zara €29.95
11. Asos €44.87
12. H&M €24.95
13. Asos €38.46
14. Hollister $79.50
15. Minnetonka €75
16. BB Dakota €50.19

Forever 21 Cuff Bracelets

Hot this season: the cuff bracelet. Forever 21 has got a whole assortment...

Btw, the opening of the new store in Antwerp attacked my wallet. Be aware.

White Blackberry Bold

Love at first touch.

How To Lose Cellulite

There's no need to explain the problem so let's find some solutions! Only 3 steps. :-)


1. Nutrition
There's no way out, healthy food is too important. Cellulite is a result of fat so you'll have to say goodbye to fast food.


Avoid these products:
coffee - alcohol - cigarettes - sauces - soft drinks - chocolate - cheese - butter - deep-fried foods
and fall in love with water (1,5l a day!), olive oil,  fruit and vegetables.


2. Cream
Cream, cream, cream. It doensn't have to be anti-cellulite, you can use firming cream as well. The most important thing is the massage. 5 minutes in the morning, 5 minutes in the evening. This will improve your blood circulation.


3. Sports
It's logical that you'll have to keep your body in shape. 3 times a week, half an hour. And no, shopping is not a sport; choose something intensive. Vary cardio exercices with muscle exercices.

Another option is a medical treatment with special products. (expensive!)

Fall 2011: Red Lips

Almost in every new beauty campain: the red lips. And no, it doesn't have to be expensive but make sure you have a good lipliner (in the same color) and some lip balm.

The biggest problem is that your lipstick will smudge.
Solution one: apply some lipliner around your lips and color the rest too.
Solution two: apply some lip balm to fix it :-)
Conclusion: don't blame it on the lipstick.

Paul's Boutique Maisy Bag At Primark

A few weeks ago I went shopping at Primark and guess what they had: the Paul's Boutique Maisy bag! Ofcourse they are fake but I must say that I was surprised about the look. The Primark bags exist in the same bright colors as the real ones, and they even have the charm. Only the metal plate logo is missing.. And there's another difference, don't use them as shoulder bags because they will slide off.
Never mind, in the end you pay only 11 euros for an almost perfect dupe. :-)

Rita & Zia Jewellery

Hot in fashion land: Rita & Zia. This brand is famouse because of their beautiful bracelets, rings and necklaces but you can find some accessories as well. Mix feathers, peace marks and skulls and you'll get the perfect combination. Prices around €100.

Find a store.

Fekkai Hairproducts Available In Belgium

Frédéric Fekkais, the famous celibrity hairdresser of 5th Avenue has finally launched his products in Belgium. The lucky seller is Ici Paris XL.
For one shampoo you pay about €23 and you can choose between different series. The Essential Shea Collection for dry, fragile hair, the Brilliant Glossing Collection, the Full Blown Collection for extra volume and last but not least the Silky Straight Ironless Collection. You read is right: no iron needed.

Fall 2011: Plaid & Tartan

Plaids are hot this season, even for accessories. Designers reinvented the print by going bold with colors. Also tartan is back, look at the collection of Alexander McQueen's McQ. Many designers followed. And the best thing about the plaid: the diversity is amazing. So go and give your outfit an accent. :-)

1. McQ €290

2. Forever21 €14.75

3. Forever21 €17.75

4. Rails €49.99

Versace For H&M

Mark your calendar girls, the exclusive collection 'Versace for H&M' will be in stores on November 17. Right on time for the festive season! In her own words Donatella describes the collection like this: 'Iconic Versace pieces from iconic Versace moments'. This means print dresses, leather, bright colors and high heels. She designed about 40 pieces for women and 20 pieces for men. Be there.