My gym routine

Hello,

So after buying a new gym outfit last week I decided to take some pictures in it while the weather was nice! Underneath these pictures I'm going to talk a little bit about my gym routine, which has really helped me loose weight and become more fit.

On a typical week I go to the gym on a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Occassionally I manage to go on a Saturday as well, but it depends on what I'm doing that weekend. I try to vary my gym routine as sticking to the same exercises doesn't help your body - you become used to them and they become less effective. However, I do have some machines I prefer over others, and tend to use these more often. 

The first machine I always try and use is the adaptive stepper. It is like a cross trainer but I find it works my arms much more. The only problem is, there are only 2 of these in my gym (one of which is incredibly squeaky) so I can't always get on it. I always try to do between 200-300 calories on here which takes between 20-30 minutes. I probably shouldn't count the exercise I have done in calories but that's how I started doing it when I wanted to loose weight and now I can't help it! I then go on either the rowing machine, treadmill or cross trainer and do another 100 calories. I used to do 500 calories in an hour, but that was simply doing cardio. These days I manage between 300-400 because I now do weights and stretches too. So after 45 mins of cardio, I do weights on my arms and sometimes legs. I have developed very tiny arm muscles! I finish by doing crunches and stretches, but I am usually knackered by this point, especially if I have run on the treadmill.

Sometimes I leave the gym feeling like I've had a good workout, and other times I feel like I could have done more. I do get quite bored at the gym and rely on listening to music to pass the time. I also spend a lot of time thinking about life and work. I am going to continue with my gym routine for as long as I am able/willing to! I was never the most active person and I don't always enjoy exercise, but I am glad I go to the gym and feel overall more healthy than I did 2 years ago.

Greta xx

P.S. I've decided to change my blog font to something my eyes prefer to read! I hope other agree :)

The adaptive stepper, my favourite machine!

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess

Hello,

Summer is my favourite time of year. Not only do I get 5ish weeks off work, but I get to visit Cornwall and enjoy the sunshine. The scent that reminds me of summer the most is Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder. I discovered this last year and fell in love with it. It's a mixture of fruit, coconut and the beach! Simply put - it smells like summer in a bottle! I still have my bottle from last year, but couldn't resist picking up a new bottle. I bought the body butter last year but it still smells amazing. Last year I really wanted to get the body oil but it sold out very quickly. As soon as I could I snapped it up this year, and they have revamped the bottle so now it comes with a spray feature (last year you had to pour the liquid out!) So I'm glad I wasn't able to get it last year.

2015 Bronze Goddess perfume

2015 Bronze Goddess body oil

The bottle on the left is the 2014 version

Because I bought these bits online, I was able to get a few free samples. these are the bits I was sent (through 2 orders). Estee Lauder always seem to sent lots of samples which is great. 

If you would like to look at any of these Bronze Goddess items, here are the links. I've got my eye on the Bronze Goddess eye shadow set next!

Bronze Goddess Perfume

Bronze Goddess Body oil

Bronze Goddess Body creme

Greta xx