Look sexy and cellulite free this party season.

It’s never too late, we have six weeks until the Christmas Party Season kicks off: To get you Trimmed,Toned, and Glowing, raring to slip into or out of your LBD.

Tummy Toners

Many women and men feel more uncomfortable with their weight because they tend to hold onto toxins around their tummy.

A Good detox is an excellent start to any weight loss plan. We particularly like Viridian’s Detox Box, which contains: a fibre complex to support the bowel, Milk Thistle to cleanse the liver and Cleaver to help eliminate excessive water. This magical box also contains dietary advice to get you feeling slimline and sexy!

Madal Bal Lemon Detox, is the quick fix option of a variety of stars including Beyonce Knowles who is known to favour the detox for a few days before red carpet moments. This flexible program helps the body cleanse itself naturally of accumulated toxins.

Whether you want to do a full detox, or support yourself whilst dieting, the Lemon Detox can help your body to achieve its optimum health & weight.

Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup mixed with lemons, water & a pinch of cayenne pepper gives your body all the nutritional value it needs to support you over a short period of time.

A detox is brilliant way to get rid of troublesome cellulite. The Diva recommends starting the day by massaging with Weleda’s Birch Cellulite Scrub and Oil, leaving your skin feeling more toned and invigorated. Follow this with Alva’s Intensive Refining Cream (Voted 9/10) for sexy smooth legs.

The Herb Gota Kola is fabulous for improving cellulite and skin health from the inside out.

Be aware of your food choices. Foods which you have difficulty digesting can create toxicity, and symptoms such as increased bloating, wind and water retention. Common food sensitivities include Wheat, Dairy Products, Yeast, and Sugar, which can ferment in your gut. Ask the Diva for a Nutritionist near you, to help you develop the best dietary plan for your needs.

Feeling nibblesome?

Nibbling in-between meals can have a detrimental effect on your waistline.

Many of us turn to sugary, high carb treats as a result of stress or boredom.

Simple dietary strategies help binge eaters; eating small regular meals help keep sugar levels on an even keel.

The signs for hunger and thirst can often be confused; try drinking a glass of water first before you hit the sweetie cupboard.

Snack on healthy options such as oatcakes, blueberries and organic yoghurt both of which help balance sugar levels.

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is thought to help curb appetite, burn fat and result in significant weight loss without side effects.It also promotes healthy blood lipid levels and reduces Body Mass Index, an indicator of healthy body weight. The most exciting news of all is that HCA is thought to increase levels of serum serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep and appetite control, which may help address many of the emotional issues overweight people face, including binge-eating and depression. HCA works well with Chromium, which, when taken with meals, helps the healthy function of the Insulin Receptors on the surface of the cell, helping to regulate sugar levels and easing sugar cravings.

Spirulina is the ultimate super food, made up of natural plant enzymes. This powerful nutrient is rich in magnesium, and B vitamins, and helps to curb the appetite, whilst improving your nutrient levels. A six week trial used German slimmers following a weight reduction diet. They took Spirulina tablets before each meal three times a day for four weeks. Taking Spirulina showed a reduction of body weight. There was also a significant drop in serum cholesterol levels.

Sometimes we just need Chocolate!

The Aztecs regarded cocoa as the nourishment of the gods and used it as a tonic. With 70% organic dark chocolate you’re actually getting the good quality cocoa, with less sugar and fat than your average milk chocolate bar. Chocolate is also rich in magnesium and B vitamins so a little of what you fancy is a good thing, tag it on to a main meal, to offset any sugar hit.

Shimmering Beauty

For a final flourish always remember a little sparkle. Burt’s Bees Radiance Body Lotion leaves your body shimmering and ready to PARTY!

XOXO The Diva

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The Diva has put together a Healthy Wedding Special. Here are some of her top tips and suggestions to ensure you look and feel your best on your very special day.

Clear Skin

The worst nightmare for a bride is waking up to a huge spot on the morning of her wedding. Reduce your chances by eating a sensible diet, using high quality organic toiletries and cosmetics.

Viridian’s Ultimate Beauty Complex capsules combine key vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients to boost the feel and appearance of healthy skin, hair and nails. For optimum results, team with their 100% Organic Beauty Oil, a rich source essential fatty acids that help to support the underlying structures of skin, hair and nails. Simply drizzle over food for a beauty boost.

Cold Sores

Another nightmare scenario. If you’re prone to cold sores, take a daily capsule of L-Lysine. This amino acid helps to block the virus from feeding and overwhelming your natural defences. It can help to keep cold sores at bay and speed the healing time if one does appear.

Hen Night Survival

Hangovers: if you want to keep healthy for your big day, the worst thing is a big boozy night out on the town, but what about your hen night? Milk Thistle taken before you leave can help to counter the after effects of a hangover. A large purple plant, milk thistle has been used for centuries for it’s cleansing and protecting effect on the liver. You should try to alternate your drinks – make every other one a non-alcoholic drink – and girls, keep an eye on each other’s drinks. Drinking plenty of water will help to prevent dehydration and headaches.

Wedding Jitters

Jitters: with all the planning that a wedding entails, it is easy to become overwhelmed with nerves at the final stages. Stress manifests itself in a number of ways for different people including tiredness, anxiety, mood swings and tearfulness. Don’t allow the wedding jitters to get the better of you. A good daily B-complex vitamin, high in vitamin B5 should help. Vitamin B5 is the anti-stress nutrient; it helps to support the adrenal system and convert your food into energy. Take alongside the herb Rhodiola Rosea. Classed as an adaptogen, Rhodiola helps the body adapt to both physiological and psychological stress.

Improve his Libido

Concerned hubby might not be up for it? Ginkgo Biloba and Pycnogenol help to boost blood flow to ALL the extremities ensuring he is always up for the task.

Cellulite

Cellulite is the enemy, dimpled skin is a definite no no on your honeymoon! However there are many ways the wage war on cellulite. Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and lots of water is good start, body brushing and massages also improve circulation and detoxification, my favourite herbal helper is Gota Kola, this ayurvedic herb helps improve blood flow to the skin and speeds up collagen formation, thus strengthening the skin and reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Weight Loss

Want to lose a few pounds for the wedding photos? A healthy diet and exercise are essential for anyone wanting to lose weight; substitute white for brown, ditch the white bread, white pasta and opt instead for healthy whole grains. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will also help, and not just your waist, they’re great for skin too. And chicken and fish are good substitutes for fatty meats. If you want a helping hand, you could try an HCA supplement. Hydroxycitric Acid is derived from Malabar tamarind, a native fruit of southern India and scientists believe it can help with weight loss by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting excess carbohydrates and protein into fat.

However you try to shed the pounds, be realistic in your goals and remember your future husband loves you the shape you are now! Remember it’s all about the dress the right style will hide a multitude of sins, and create curves where none exist! Be guided by the assistant in the wedding shop, they know body shapes, take a friend or relative that you trust, your wedding is the perfect excuse to try on lots of exquisite dresses and truly be the star of the show.

XXX The Diva

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