Zum Zum

With the arrival of Spring and the desire to become more healthy and active, I have decided to take Zumba classes. I'm not very disciplined and often lack motivation to do exercise (I have an alarm set on my phone to remind myself to do sit-ups every evening, I rarely do them and the alarm is swiftly turned off!). So when I saw Zumba classes advertised at my local community centre, I thought why not!

Zumba is a modern mix of aerobics, Latin-inspired, calorie burning. It offers a wealth of benefits such as;

• Dynamic core workout
• High calorie expenditure
• Easy, non-intimidating environment
• Weight-loss
• Positive self-image
• A sculpted body
• Exercise in disguise
• Stress relief

My class is on a Monday, which in my mind is a hideous thought, but in theory, I have my hours’ worth of cardio exercise done and dusted for the week.

To support this 'hard-core' regime I am making a conscience effort to take a longer walking route to and from work, including walking up and down the escalator, standing on the tube, and I have even added another alarm to really REALLY make me 'remember' to do my sit-ups.

So far so good, ok only two weeks into this fitness madness but I am enjoying the classes, the longer walks are more pleasant due to the lighter and Warner evenings and you know, sit-ups feel much more enjoyable when I have actually done them, that sense of achievement is quite powerful!

There are over 40,000 locations nationwide and many of them are at convenient times. Visit Zumbauk.com

So…Zum Zum!

Ax

24 Hour Big Hair

During my years of obsessing over big hair and volume I have heard of a number of volumising powders and ‘dusts’ that are designed to give you instant height on-the-go. I had always been a bit put off by them as I assumed that your hair would look as though it was laced with dry shampoo and leave a white, unsightly residue. But when I saw TRESemme’s 24 Hour Body Plumping Powder was on offer, I simply couldn’t resist.

TRESemme 24 Hour Body Sky High Plumping Powder

TRESemme’s 24 Hour Body Plumping Powder creates instant root lift. The lightweight powder absorbs easily, and doesn’t leave any ‘white’ residue in you hair as I had feared. The little bottle s small and light enough to throw into your handbag for use when every you need a lift. Simply part your hair into section where you want the volume most. For me I generally part my hair half way down and also about an inch from my parting, for a double hit. So sprinkle the powder onto the root and gently rub into the hair. You will feel the hair literally becoming thicker in your fingers. Its rather odd but the end result is simply brilliant. I have to say this little body bomb is actually addictive! I had intended to save it for nights out or use when my hair was getting too long and needed an extra boost between haircuts, but I’ve been using it everyday and cant get enough of it. I do have to say that TRESemme’s 24 Hour Body Plumping Powder is quite good value for money and a little does go along way.

Give it a go, I promise you wont be disappointed!

Ax