A 'bikini body' is a body.. in a bikini.

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Today I was counting down the days to my next holiday (there's 83) and concluded it was time to start looking for swimwear before my size and all the good colours and styles are sold out. 

Last year, I opted for a one-piece and a tankini set. A couple of reasons really, firstly, a one-piece is all that's allowed at my local pool so it's all I had at hand without spending more money (only to ditch it a few months later when another dress size was dropped). Secondly, even after losing loads of weight, I still felt ashamed of my body because of my various stretch marks and scars. 

This summer is different. I'm still the same weight as last summer but my mindset has changed...

Beauty Buzz: KORORA Bronzing Range

It's the season for bikini's and shorts, which means many of us are looking for a bronzing solution to mask our pasty winter skin. Fake tan no longer means the orange 'tangoed' look, with newer products targeted at all skin tones, it's easy to find one that suits your skin tone perfectly. 

Some products even double as sun protection and moisturisers, like the KORORA range recently launched at John Bell & Croyden, meaning you get the benefits of multiple products in one time-saving application!

Save 1,000 Calories Per Week With Emmi Skinny Latte

Coffee lovers cutting calories need not go without their morning fix thanks to Emmi's Iced Skinny Caffe Latte with just 90 calories!

You wouldn't eat a doughnut everyday if you were trying to lose weight, so why would you consume the same amount of calories  in a high street speciality coffee? 

WeightWatchers Breakfast Biscuits

WeightWatchers have launched their own breakfast biscuits, perfect for mid-morning snacks and breakfast on the go. 

Currently, their are two flavours, Milk and Honey and Fruit & Seeds. A box has six packs, each with two large biscuits at just 159 calories and 3g of fibre per pack! For those of you on the WeightWatchers plan, they're 4 points per pack. 

Kinomaps and Wahoo Fitness: The Ideal Marathon and Triathlon Training Tools!

Kinomap Trainer

At this time of year, loads of people are signing up for Marathons and Triathlons and putting in hours worth of training on the pavements and treadmills. If you're one of them, or perhaps you're just getting started with running, cycling or rowing, then meet the Kinomap Trainer App and Wahoo Stride Sensor! It's the perfect duo for enhancing your indoor training sessions whether you're on a treadmill, stationary cycle or rowing machine!

Offering synchronised video playback, the Kinomaps app enables users to view a pre-recorded, GPS-located outdoor route, measure their own performance and view their progress on an accompanying map. 

Beauty Buzz: Skin Salveation Range for Dry Skin and Eczema

The Skin Salveation Range

A new range launched at London's greatest pharmacy, John Bell & Croyden, promises to take a holistic approach to treating dry skin conditions. 

Two particular products of interest to me were the laundry powder and soap bar. These products go far beyond a simple cream (though that too is available in the range) and help reduce your skin's exposure to harsh chemicals.

Beauty Buzz: Brush on Block ®

Brush on Block

Summer's here! Well, not quite so much for the UK but it is that time when many of us have booked our slice of summer. We can only hope that there will be enough sun this year to ditch the treadmill for the streets, head to the courts for tennis or head to the country side for a hike. Either way, we need to have our sun protection ready in advance for when that sun does come out!

I'm sure you don't need a lecture on why it's so important, so I'll skip to the point where I show you a product that's perfect for facial use as it isn't sticky, greasy or pore-blocking. Oh, and it's a powder that you brush on! 

Could Supertooth Melody Wireless Headphones Become Your Training Partner?

Supertooth Melody Wireless
Headphones in Blue

People are frequently complaining about wires on headphones and earphones. Somehow, that cable has a funny way of magically getting itself tangled up in a knot while sitting unused in your bag or pocket (how does it do that?!), then the warm-up to your workout consists of untangling it and finally putting your music on... but wait, now I have a wire trailing all the way from my bag up to my ears and it keeps getting in the way!

Wouldn't it be easier if there was just no wire? Well with Bluetooth connected headphones, there isn't!

Danio: Delicious High Protein Yogurts

Danone's Danio in Blueberry flavour

Danio, is the latest product from Danone. Available in six flavours, it's a deliciously thick and creamy strained yogurt, high in protein and low in fat. 

The secret behind Danio’s thick texture is that it is made by a method of straining, which uses more milk than standard yogurts and makes it high in protein. Perfect for weight loss and strength training programs alike!

Beauty Buzz: Superdry's Unique Cosmetics Range!

Superdry samples:
Mirror, Nail files, Lipgloss in Peach and Mascara

From Lip-glosses, mascara and nail paints to nail files, brushes and tweezers, Superdry had released an extensive affordable cosmetics range. 

The prices range from as little as £2.00 to £20 making it more appealing to thrifty students like me! I particularly like the packaging on the make up ranges, comprised of bright neons, silicone details and a card effect, they definitely stand out in your make up bag and feel luxurious!