Do you like the beach?

This week is my Birthday week! 

Another year older and another year wiser as they say. Because it falls during the summer it meant that at school it feel in the summer holidays and when I left school I made a promise to myself never to work on any birthday! Even now as a business owner my birthday week is a holiday week and taken off to do whatever I want. Do you do that or is your birthday just another day for you no matter when it falls? Do you do something special for yourself or take yourself somewhere that you love or go out with your loved ones? It is easy when you get a little older to forget yourself and to celebrate the simple things in life, and while you may not be number counting the years the way you might have as a child there is still no reason why you should not take a day off to do something to celebrate.

So what might I be doing this week? There is nothing planned as such although there will be a day out somewhere nice for my birthday itself, but here are some things that I love to do on my days off that might inspire you.

Going to the beach

There is nothing nicer than taking a long walk by the sea on a beautiful sunny day, listening to the waves lapping on the shore, feeling the sand on your feet and enjoying the seaside ambiance. In fact if you walk away from the crowds it can feel like you have the beach to yourself, which is really peaceful and relaxing. It is lovely also to stay and watch the sun setting before you leave. If you cannot drive there and back in a day, then maybe you could consider staying over somewhere or even staying with friends and family that may live near to or en route to a beach.

Do you want to find other ways to treat yourself?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic and are a great way to express yourself as an individual. You'll have great fun learning about and experimenting with them. If you love to talk and show things to people you could even turn your passion into a business. Don't know where to start? Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. You don't have to spend a fortune to start up and you'll know that what you are using supports you, your family and the environment.
Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group also called LoveYourDoterra.

International Day of Friendship

This week is my Birthday week! 

Do you have Friends?

Today is international day of friendship and whoever and however many friends you have today is the day to celebrate with them.

So what might I be doing this week? There is nothing planned as such although there will be a day out somewhere nice for the big day itself, but here are some things that I love to do on my days off that might inspire you.

Go out for a nice meal

This is a great thing to do with friends or family even that you only get to see once in a while. It is a brilliant way to catch up and to enjoy good food. 

Do you want to find other ways to treat yourself?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic and are a great way to express yourself as an individual. You'll have great fun learning about and experimenting with them. If you love to talk and show things to people you could even turn your passion into a business. Don't know where to start? Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. You don't have to spend a fortune to start up and you'll know that what you are using supports you, your family and the environment.
Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group also called LoveYourDoterra.

It really is better to smile

Smiling and Laughter can be among the most uplifting things that you do and when you go into work on a Monday how do you feel? Do you go into your office with a smile on your face or are you glum? In fact the average person doesn't smile until 11.16am on a Monday, but the benefits of smiling are more than making you or someone else's day better. Smiling can boost your mood and even your immune system.

I have already said in previous blogs how smiling can make you appear more attractive, sociable and confident and these are things that will help progress you in your business or career. Your smile can also be recognised from up to 300 feet away and 69% of people find women more attractive when they smile. You can smile up to 19 different ways. A smile means the same thing in different cultures and you can't help but smile when someone smiles at you. Smiling boosts your mood, makes you feel a lot better and helps keep you healthy. Smiling can help you beat stress and women on the whole smile more than men.

It doesn't take more muscles to smile than it does to frown

So it really is better for you smile because there are many more benefits for you from smiling than ever there were from frowning all day.

Do you want a simple and fun way to bring a smile to someone?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic. Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. Don't know where to start? Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group LoveYourDoterra.

Take some time to relax

How do you wind down and Relax?

My cat makes it all look so very easy, but relaxation is key to being healthy and it is good to take a day to wind down and take stock of your week or to prepare for the week ahead, whether it is summertime or winter.  You may choose to do this on a Sunday at this is often seen as a traditional day of rest, but whenever you do this there are some simple things you can do. Read a book, meditate, do some yoga, go for a simple walk to get some fresh air. Take some time out from your social media, tv, computer, smart phone screen. Meet up with friends and family and have a talk and catch up. Do you have a relaxing hobby? Take some time to enjoy that. Whatever you do today, take some time for yourself and relax.

Do you want a simple and fun way to relax?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic. Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. Don't know where to start? Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra, which has daily tips. Please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group LoveYourDoterra.

Hands up if you like a summer smoothie or milkshake?

Ways to have your Revital U

Revital U comes as a coffee, cocoa or smart caps and you can keep it simple, but maybe you'd like to find out other ways that you can have your Revital U. Don't worry, you can still get the benefits of your Revital U, it is just about your personal preference and taste. 

If you have chosen the Revital U smart caps then I'm taking it you wanted something quick and easy to take right? You can take your Revital U with a glass of water or any other beverage. The best time to have your Revital U is in the morning and no later than 2 pm if you function in normal day light hours. If you're not keen on taking the Smart caps whole and the coffee or cocoa weren't a fit. Then you can always pull your smart caps apart and decant the contents into a beverage of your choice. Try it in your tea if you prefer that, or maybe your daily glass of orange juice.

How do you like your smoothies and milkshakes?

A cool and fun way to start your day is with a smoothie. They are quick and easy to make and you can make up your own recipes as you get more confident with mixing flavours. If you have any dietary requirements you can swap your milk and yoghurt to your needs. Remember you can also try fruit yoghurts for some of these recipes. If you have a larger banana, use half and freeze the rest for the next day. If you grow your own berries you can freeze them. A tip for softer fruits like raspberries is to put them on a tray in the freezer then transfer them to a suitable container when they are frozen. This stops them sticking together when freezing. Honey can be added to a lot of these recipes, while local non pasturised honey may even help you deal with seasonal threats and pollen.

Have fun!

Chocolate Milkshake Heaven U Into a blender add 1/2 cup water, contents 1 Revital U smart cap, 1/2 cup of milk, half a frozen banana, one scoop of Chocolate protein powder. Blend until frothy. Add sweetener/sugar/raw agave to your preference. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of chocolate powder. 

For an extra boost you can add 4 to 5 dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs before blending for a double chocolate blast. You can also add some crushed ice before blending if you wish.

Strawberry Milkshake Heaven U
As for the chocolate version, but swap a strawberry protein powder instead of chocolate and you can add a handful of fresh strawberries for an extra boost

Chocolate Protein Shake U Blend together 1/2 cup water, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, Contents 1 Revital U Smart Cap and 1/2 cup milk. 

Strawberry Protein Shake U As per the Chocolate Protein Shake, but swap the chocolate protein powder for a strawberry one.

Super Chocolate U Blend together 1 banana, 1/2 an avocado flesh, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, contents 1 Revital U smart cap and 1 tsp honey. 

Mixed Berry Smoothie U Blend together until smooth 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 frozen ripe banana, 1/2 cup low fat vanilla or natural yoghurt, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tsp honey (optional), contents 1 Revital U smart cap. Garnish fresh berries if you wish. 

 No orange juice today? Then swap with apple juice!

Yummy

Watermelon Surprise U Blend until smooth, 1 cup sliced 
and seeded watermelon, 1cup sliced peaches, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 cup orange juice and contents 1 Revital U smart cap.

Watermelon Surprise U Blend until smooth, 1 cup sliced and seeded watermelon, 1 ripe pear sliced and core removed, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries or mixed berries, flesh of 1 small ripe avocado, 1/2 cup orange juice and contents 1 Revital U smart cap

Orange,Strawberry,Banana U Blend until smooth 1 and a 1/2 cups orange juice, 1 juice of 1 lime, a handful of strawberries, 1 (or 1 and a 1/2) ripe banana and contents 1 Revital U smart cap. Serve Chilled

Mango U Blend until smooth1 small to medium mango pulp/chunks, 1 banana, 1/2 cup orange juice, tsp honey and contents 1 Revital U smart cap. You could also do half and half of mango and peach slices.

Peachy U Blend until smooth 1 cup peach slices, 1 small apple with the core removed, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 small banana, 1tsp honey and contents 1 Revital U smart cap.  

Next Steps for U?

Here's the thing, people that are more happy in their life, work and home will probably maintain a healthier weight. It gives you something to think about doesn't it? Many people that start using Revital U go on to sell it. They just want everyone to know how great it is to feel happier, to be able to focus more, to have more energy and to lose the weight. But more than that because you don't have to go on a complicated diet regime or spend a fortune on lots of meal supplements it works out at around £/$1.33 a day. All you need to do is have either one Smart Cap, Smart Coffee or Smart Cocoa each day. It couldn't be more simple for you. 

Each ingredient within your Revital U products* has been carefully chosen for the benefits it provides. 

100% Arabica Coffee to tackle oxidative stress.
Vinitrox™ (Fruit Extracts) a powerful antioxidant
Juglans Regia Bark Extract a nootropic that enhances mental function aids memory and attention

Octodrine helps metabolic functions, improves athletic performance and helps increase mental focus and clarity.

L-theanine to provide relief from anxiety and stress

Nettle Root Extract aids in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and good cholesterol

Octopamine provides support and activity in fat metabolism

PEA (Phenylethylamine HCL) promotes feeling full and satisfied, improves mood, and increases alertness, focus and concentration.

Chromium Polynicotinate reduces sugar and carbohydrate cravings.

Apha-Glceryl Phosphoryl Choline helps brain alertness and memory function. 

Black Pepper Extract boosts metabolism and reduces oxidative stress.

Niacin (Niacinamide) aids in energy metabolism, nervous system support and nutrient absorption. 
OmniMinTM AC assists in healthy cellular function, nutrient uptake and energy.

Want to find out more? 

If you are in the UK or USA follow this link to find out more about Revital U and about getting your free sample of the coffee, smart cocoa or smart caps.

If you are looking to lose some weight and want to share your goal or journey then join my facebook group RevitalU Happyucoffee.  There are Revital U freebies on offer as well if you tag yourself into certain posts and the bigger the group gets the bigger and better the freebies will become.

What would you like? More energy, focus, concentration, better mood or to lose weight? Share your thoughts in the comments.

*SMART COFFEE BLEND Facts Serving Size 1 Stick (2.25g) Servings 30 Per Container Chromium Caffeine (As Chromium Polynicotinate) 100% Arabica Coffee, L-Theanine, PEA (Phenylthylamine HCL), Vinitrox™ (Apple & Grape Polyphenols), Octodrine, Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC), Juglans Regia Bark Extract, Nettle Root Extract, Octopamine 

SMART CAPS BLEND Facts Serving Size 1 Capsule Servings 30 Per Pack 575 mg Max Bioavailability Blend Niacin (Niacinamide) Chromium Coffee Extract, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, PEA (Phenylethylamine HCL), VINITROX™ (Apple & Grape Polyphenols), Octodrine, Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC), Juglans Regia Bark Extract, Nettle Root Extract, Octopamine. OmniMin AC Trace Minerals, Black Pepper Extract Other Ingredients: HPMC (vegetable capsule), Calcium Silicate 

SMART COCOA BLEND Facts Serving Size 1 Stick (2.25g) Servings 30 Per Container Raw Cacao, Natural Caffeine(100mg) from Green Coffee Bean Extract, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, PEA (Phenylthylamine HCL), Vinitrox™ (Apple & Grape Polyphenols), Octodrine, Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC), Juglans Regia Bark Extract, Nettle Root Extract, Octopamine 

Cover up the right way during the hottest part of the day

Enjoy the sun the safest way

If you are having fun in the sun then you'll there is no fun in getting painful and damaging sunburn.  Keeping yourself prepared and looking after your skin when you go outdoors will help you to reap the benefits of being in the sun in a safe way. You have already learned that between 11am and 3pm is when the sun is likely to be at its strongest and that you can burn even when it is cloudy. A good sunscreen will have a high sun protection (SPF) and the higher the number the better. Any above 15 is good and if you have fairer skin you'll need to find something stronger, while having a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects from ultraviolet A radiation (UVA) and ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) is best. Sunscreen is best applied before you go out into the sun, applied liberally throughout the day and especially after you have been in any water.

Look after your children in the sun

Babies and children have skin that is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life.
Children aged under six months should be kept out of direct strong sunlight and definitely shouldn't have their skin directly exposed to the sun rays. Like adults children should be kept covered up with suitable clothing, kept in the shade especially between 11am to 3pm and have a sunscreen of at the very least an SPF of 30

Cover up the right way in the sun

While it is hot it is tempting to wear less, but you need to consider clothes and sunglasses that provide sun protection particularly during the hottest parts of the day. Try wearing a wide-brimmed hat that shades the face, neck and ears, a loose long-sleeved top, trousers or long skirts in close-weave fabrics that don't allow sunlight through and sunglasses with wraparound lenses or wide arms with the CE Mark and European Standard EN 1836:2005  

Do you need to be extra vigilant when in the sun?

If you have pale, white or light brown skin you will need to take extra care when in the sun. If you have or are prone to freckles or have red or fair hair and tend to burn rather than tan, then be careful. If you suffer from any skin problems relating to a medical condition make sure you protect your skin. If you're not used to intense sun or are in a hot country where the sun is particularly intense, then keep out of direct sun particularly during the hottest parts of the day. Finally if you have a history of skin cancer in your family make sure you take steps to protect your skin properly.
If you spend a lot of time in the sun, whether it's for work or play, you are at increased risk of skin cancer if you're not taking the right precautions.
If you are naturally brown or have black skin you are less likely to get skin cancer, as your darker skin has some protection against UV rays, but skin cancer can still occur so make sure you still look after yourself when out in the sun.

Protect your moles

When you have lots of moles or freckles, your risk of getting skin cancer is higher than average. It is important not to get caught out by sunburn, utilise any shade, clothing and a sunscreens with higher SPF levels or at the very least of an SPF of 30. Keep an eye out for changes to your skin including any new moles, growths or lumps or any moles, freckles or patches of skin that change in size, shape or colour.
Report these to your doctor as soon as immediately because skin cancer is much easier to treat when found early.

Did you ever think about having your own business?

DoTerra oils are totally natural and non toxic and are a great way to express yourself as an individual. You'll have great fun learning about and experimenting with them. If you love to talk and show things to people you could even turn your passion into a business. Don't know where to start? Anything that has citrus in it will be uplifting, while things like Peppermint and Lavender help to lift your mood. You don't have to spend a fortune to start up and you'll know that what you are using supports you, your family and the environment.
Try this lovely trio starter kit and look out for my blogs on DoTerra oils to find out how you can start using them for your health, around your home and in your kitchen! These oils are very high grade and of exceptional quality, which means they can be taken internally and used on your skin also.

You can find me on my Facebook page called LoveYourDoterra - please like and share this with you and your friends and if you want to ask questions you can join my facebook group also called LoveYourDoterra.