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Alright people... the first third of October has now gone by (in cases you hadn’t realised). What does that mean? Well, several things...

1. Summer is officially gone gone gone - but alas let’s not despair i have a new goal for us to work towards

2. Autumn is here! - but that’s not a bad thing... in fact it can be turned into an opportunity to set some new healthy goals.

3. We are only getting closer to Christmas - a month of celebrations and excessive eating and drinking. 

With that being said, i have to add that i am a firm believer that we do not need to wait for the beginning of a year or that upcoming Monday to make a fresh start. All we need is some motivation and some help. 

May that be losing weight, eating healthy or simply urging ourselves to get out there and exercise more... Getting fit and healthy is something we should be striving for. Believe me i know, i really do, that this is not always easy. It needs discipline and dedication something which is in somewhat of a slump during the winter months! 

But don’t lose faith, or eagerness... there a little tricks that can help out, make you change attitude and mentality, or simply give you a that extra little push you need...

YOU HAVE MAIL

Friday afternoon and this little box popped at my office. I love boxes, gifts and packages so, as always, i jumped excited on it vandalising the package to inquire what was in...

My thrill was met with even more excitement once i opened the dull beige wrap. A white minimal and clean cut box with the @getthegloss label on it. 

Still unclear? well allow me to introduce you to this incredible world of expert health and beauty... Get the gloss, is a little wonder box including 8 products which can boost your drive to a healthier lifestyle. 

I have always lead a healthy lifestyle but by no means am i a person obsessed with portions or calories. In fact i’ve been there, done that! and i hated it! I love my sweet potato fries and i can binge on macadamia nuts as well as any kind of nut butter. 

Also, once every month or so i lose my motivation as my energy levels plummet given the ongoing daily challenges. 

Back to the box though, and how that is the little health kit that can become your best friend this October. 

TARGET: Recharge and Reset

What's in the box?

 - Pip & Nut Coconut Almond Butter (250g jar) - barrecore voucher for 1 studio class OR 1 month of online barre classes - Viridian High Five Multivitamin & Mineral Formula (30 capsules) - Vita Coco Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil (50ml jar) - The Primal Pantry Apple & Pecan Raw Paleo Bar (x 1) - Pukka Herbs Clean Greens Powder (x 5 sachets) - Pukka Herbs Vitalise Powder (x 5 sachets) - Inner Me Essential Three (7 daily strips) - A3 fold out poster with healthy recipe ideas & top post-exercise tips from barrecore founder, Niki Rein

Pip&nut is honestly one of my favourite nut butters!!! Either on toast or in your porridge this little energy powwow will keep you going, leaving you with no excuse regarding low energy levels.

Particularly excited about the the Barre Body. This awesome voucher will be an extra reason for you to either try out one the bespoke barrecore classes or have access to a month’s unlimited content to train from home. 

...And who can’t recognise this little bad boy??? Coconut oil has become THE modern superfood with a multi-purpose use. It can be used as a body moisturiser, a hair mask or simply in a pan or even in a smoothie, this little gem will give you the extra kick you need as well as a natural glow due to its magic power. @vitacoco is truly a favourite <3 

(more recipes and “how to use” tips coming up soon)

I am not an advocate of a paleo diet, as i don’t support extremes but rather a balanced diet. Nevertheless, a combined use of some of the very energising and nutritious combinations dictated by the paleo diet itself are fantastic as post-workout snacks. Dates, pecans and apples make this bar an amazing “to go” choice. 

Also good for a busy lifestyle and for people who are always on the move.

@pukka sachets have now become my new best friends. During the day in my smoothies or the clean greens before i go to bed, they seem to have the ability to feel me detoxed, cleansed and yet energised. 

We often tend to forget that with a busy lifestyle and with deprived or abused diets we might lack the correct nutrients and vitamins. @getthegloss have made sure to include a week’s worth ritual to educate us as to what our body needs. 

I have decided to embark on a Sober October, not because i’m really a heavy drinker but more to show how we sometimes needs to discipline ourselves along the comfort front and push ourselves out towards an active, healthy and fit world, which is readily available for us to grasp. 

In the following days i will be posting yummy recipes, energising tips and motivational words to keep you going. any change is hard until it is established and we can get all the support we need. 

This is not a post about losing weight...this is a post about losing old bad habits!!!