Review | Garnier Ultimate Beauty Oil

                            

 I've been waiting to do a review on this product as I wanted to try it for as long as possible to get a really good feel for it - my over all score for this product is 9/10

I really enjoy using this beauty oil, I have only been using it on my face but it has made such a big difference, I wish I had photo's to show you a before by my skin has cleared up so much, I haven't had a break out since using the oil and my redness has reduced - A LOT.

I found so many good things, the packaging was really nice, minimal but pretty and wasn't too bulky however it may be a little too big to just put into your purse however I only used it on a night so this wasn't an issue for me.

The oil feels nice on this skin and instantly gives a really soft texture however it leaves a lot of residue so does get all over bedding or clothing and does leave you looking VERY shiny. The product does smell very nice but like most Garnier products the scent is quite strong.

The price for this product is quite reasonable ranging from £5-£8 depending on where you buy it from, for the size of the product this isn't bad at all and you definitely get a brilliant product for your money and I would certainly purchase again!

For effectiveness I would score this product 9/10 

For price I would give a 8/10 

Packaging gets a 9/10 

Feel on the skin 7/10

Scent of the product 8/10

Picture Diary | Day 4

I'm now starting to notice a difference in weight I'm carrying on my back and I feel although my sides are starting to become a little bit more defined.

Yesterday I did a big workout and worked really hard because no one else was in the gym and got to use all equipment for a longer period of time, today's workout hopefully will be just as good 

Picture Diary | Day 3

Today's weigh in and picture, weighing in at 11.5stone 

Picture Diary| Day 2

Okay so this is day 2 of my picture diary, weighing in at 11.6 

Gym Routine | Week 1

So for the first week i'm going to include pictures for those who do not know what certain machines are or certain moves etc.

Week 1 gym routine was pretty intense and has been within the range of 1 hour to an hour and a half depending how quick I get the machine work done. So here we go...

 

 I start of with a work up on the bike machine for 10 minutes on level 5 not going below 6mph

I then move on to the leg press machine - for this work out you place your legs at a 90 degree angle onto the pad, then pushing with your legs push forward until your legs are fully extended but not locking your knees. I start off with a weight of 32kg and do 20, I then increase the weight to 39kg and do another 20, then again increase the weight to 45kg and complete 20 presses, then 52kg and complete 20 presses, then 59kg and again another 20 presses so all in all I complete 100 presses.

 

Then I move on to the leg curl machine to complete this workout you sit with your ankles resting on the pad underneath and the pad on top sits on your knees or thigh depending on your height.Then you push down with your legs until your feet are at a 90 degree angle. Starting off on a low level (level 3) I complete 10 curls, then I continue to move up the levels 1 at a time up to level 7 doing 10 curls each level. Completing 70 curls in total.

Next I move on to the abdominal crunch machine, this one is a little weird and I have had a few debates on whether it actually works or not - however anything is better than nothing. For this machine you sit in a comfortable position with your feet on the pad at the bottom with them secured by the pads above. Then place the upper pad against your chest and holding the handles push forward. I started off on an 18kg weight and completed 15 crunches, then moving up to 23kg and completing another 15 crunches, then again moving up to 27kg and doing another 15 crunches doing 45 crunches in total.

 Then I move on to the rowing machine, doing 5 minutes and staying at 29spm and completing around 700 meters

  

Then I start the hip abductions and reductions, with a weight of 18kg moving up to 29kg doing 20 each time and then finally moving on to 32kg and doing 10 on this weight so a total of 50 hip abductions and 50 hip reductions.

 Then I move on to my main arm work outs which start off with the chest press, with a weight of 18kg and doing 40 presses all together

Then I do the lat pulls, which I set to a weight of 25kg and do 20

 

Then I do the leg press again at a weight of 59kg and do 20 presses. 

 Then I move back on to the abdominal crunches on the machine again - this time setting it to a weight of 27kg and completing 30 crunches

Then I do some more cardio a little bit more intense this time with the cross trainer doing 5 minutes not going below 80rpm 

Then I finish of my workouts with a little bit less intense exercises to help cool down. Doing 15 abdominal crunches on the mat.

Then 15 full sit ups

 

Then I complete 15 side leg raises on each leg 

Then I do 15 double leg raises

Then I do 15 squats with a medicine ball weighing 10kg..

Then I finish of my workout with 5 minutes on the bike again doing a slow pace and then doing a routine of stretches.

Picture Diary | Day 1

Okay so this picture is from day 1 of the new diet and fitness routine, at this stage my weight is 11.7 stone 

First Day!

Okay so I originally lost 1.7stone on the Dukan diet before Christmas, unfortunately I came off the diet as I started feeling ill, and to no surprise the weight has come back

So I'm starting this blog to help motivate myself and hopefully all being well motivate others as well. 

I have been struggling with my weight for a while now, 2 years ago when I met my boyfriend Phil, I was 9.4 stone, size 8 and VERY happy with my body, unfortunately over time I let myself relax and with the combination of the contraceptive implant and antidepressants I gain just over 2 stone and now I weigh around 11.7 stone give or take a pound depending on what scales I am using, size 12-14 and VERY unhappy with myself... 

My main motivation is a holiday to Ibiza in June and my 18th in May, two events that I do not want my confidence to get in the way of. I am starting a diet again but it's a combination of two different ones as I simply was not getting enough nutrients doing the Dukan diet, so instead I am trying a juicing diet, having two meals out of the 3 being juiced fruits and vegetables and the other meal being a healthy one with little fat and carbs. I have also signed up to the gym and had a trial week last week and my new plan is to attend the gym 5 days a week doing between 1 hour and 2 hours every time, mixing up my workouts and working with a trainer 

I will keep everyone up to date on my progress with daily pictures of my weight loss, gym workouts and diet tips etc for what I find is working for me.

Fingers crossed for myself that all this hard work pays off and good luck to anyone who is going to join me on the journey!