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Issue 3 MARCH 2017

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Pages of life style, fashion, beauty and advice

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FIX Real clothes

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THE STAGES OF TINDER

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DESTINATIONS

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“Over comes and breaks all expected goals”

CONFIDENCE ISSUE

A SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO SELF-BELIEF

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Spring/Summer 2017

Contents *On the cover

MARCH 2017

Simple Steps

*Fashion

The 7 Suprising career mistakes you SHOULD make The Confidence Issue: A Smart Womans Guide to Self Belief 14 The 10 Stages of Top 5 Party Destinations Tinder Abroad Jessie: “Overcomes and breaks all 18 5-Things your Star expected goals” * Travel bucks barista wants Top 10 Holiday to tell you but cant Destinations 11 What to expect when 20 How to: Make a Wardrobe Fix: Real you travel Smoothie Bowl clothes for real life 12 My experience of the 21 Three of the best: White Isle Cocktails to Celebrate 14 Top 5 Party Summer *Beauty Desinations Abroad

35 Are you a serial dater?

36 The Stages every

5 Recreate this make-

44 It’s not hard to be

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up look *Food 6 How to: Contour your 22 A Woman’s Guide to face Self Belief 17 Why there really is no 7 Top 5 Foundations such thing as “just a 26 The 7 Surprising ca8 How to: Clean your waitress” reer mistakes you make-up brushes in 5 should make

29 Colours of Spring 2017 The Wardrobe Fix: 30 Real Clothes for Real Women

*Relationships friendship group went through 39 The 10 Stages of Tinder 42 How To: Get Over an Ex

*Health

Vegetarian you know

46 The Healthy Alternative to a Burger

47 “Exercising is the

perfect natural mood booster”

A Message From The Editor...

First things first, lets just take a moment to celebrate how far we as woman have come in modern society...

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*APPLAUSE*

I think it’s safe to say that female empowerment is more prominent than ever. There is no longer a feeling that we cant do something because of our gender- because our self-belief is showinf the

world just how powerful we really are.

A-list celebrities such as Beyonce, Angelina Jolie and Emma Watson are using their fame to make positive changes to the world and bbb iradicate sexism.

So lets show everyone that it really is girls who run the world; by radiating confidence in ourselves and everything we do.

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BY LYDIA O’DOWD

Get the look:

Peachy summer glow U R B A N

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USE SHADE 1 ALL OVER THE EYELID AND CREASE WITH A BLENDING BRUSH. CARVE OUT THE CUT CREASE JUST ABOVE YOUR NATURAL CREASE USING A SMALL PENCIL BRUSH. BLEND SHADE 3 ABOVE AND BELOW THE NEW CREASE WITH A FLUFFY BRUSH.

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USE SHADE 4 TO DARKEN THE NEW CREASE WITH A SMALL PENCIL BRUSH. USE SHADE 5 TO FURTHER DARKEN THE LASHLINE AND OUTER V OF EYE. USE A DARK EYELINER FOR THE WING. USE SHADE 6 TO HIGHLIGHT INNER CORNER / FURTHER DEFINE THE LINE.

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HOW TO:

Contour your face

What is contouring?

Images and Writing By Eleanor Storey

Contouring your face is when you use make up to give an area of your face extra shape and structure.

Step 1

Start your make up routine as normal.

Once this is complete you’re ready to begin

Step 2

Either using a contour stick or bronzer, draw two lines just under your cheekbones. Expose your cheekbones by gently sucking in your cheeks.

Step 3

Then draw lines at the top of you forehead. The idea of this is to exaggerate your natural facial features but at the same time make your forehead appear smaller.

Step 4

Once your darker colour is applied it is then onto the lighter colour...Again, using a contour stick or palette or even a concealer apply the lighter colour underneath your eyes.

Step 5

Apply the lighter colour all the way over your cheek bones to add drama or just a light sweep underneath the eye area will do for a more natural look!

Step 6

Then go to the dark colour on your cheeks and apply the lighter colour right underneath. This will enhance what you’re doing on the cheeks with the bronzer and allow it to stand out more.

Step 7

Once you have carried out all of these steps it is time to blend!

Start with the dark line – blend out the forehead lines and also go down your temple so they almost join up the lines on your cheeks.

Step 8

Blend the cheek colour out and also apply bronzer over the top if needed. Blend the lighter colour out by tapping it into the skin with a brush rather than using sweeping mothings, this will make it stand out more.

...And You’re Done!

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Our Top 5

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foundations

1. Estee Lauder Doublewear

This is the UK’s Number 1 foundation. It is the best foundation for the best coverage. The foundation stays looking flawless on the skin for 15 hours, even in the heat and humidity it still looks fresh.

As it is quite thick, one layer is enough for every day, yet for the evening you can add another layer for a fuller look. £31 for 30ml

2. Giorgio Armani Lumious Silk

Ideal if you do not like thick foundation. It it not too heavy, it is very light on skin as it soaks into it instead of just sitting on top. It is a very versatile foundation, as you can wear it during the day with moisturiser or in the evening with a primer. £40 for 30ml

3. YSL Touch Elcat

This weightless foundation is perfect as it gives you full coverage on your face, yet you don’t need much at all. The less you have on the face, the better is looks. It gives the face a beautiful matte

finish. Even though it is quite a thick foundation, it still looks very natural looking. £33.50 for 30ml

4. MAC Face and Body

This is the most fluid foundation. It is not thick and textured at all. It is of a water consistency which feels gentle on the face. It makes the skin feel moiosturised. This is ideal for those with dry skin. Due to its light texture, it does not provide full coverage, but still hides blemishes. £23.50 for 50ml

5. Bourgois Healthy Mix Serum

This is a much cheaper foundation, but is still of high quality. It is a light medium coverage foundation that gives a radiant finish to the face. It is very light which makes it easier to apply, it is very similar to a tinted moisturisr. It is good for those who prefer a more natural look to their face who prefer just one base layer of foundation. If you apply another, it does becomes less natural looking and gives a ‘cakey’ texture. £9.99 for 30ml

Beauty

HOW TO:

Clean your make-up brushes in 5 simple steps

We can all agree that good quality make-up brushes are

By Shannon Allanson

essential to getting the perfect coverage, blend and definition when applying make-up.

But what many people don’t realise is that these expensive –yet completely worth it- brushes can do more harm than good if not cleaned regularly and efficiently. So here’s the best way to do it...

What you’ll need: Small bowl Mild Shampoo Tap Clean Towel

Instructions:

Step Three: Swirl each brush in the water using your hand to help work up a lather if necessary.

Step One: Run each of your brushes under

lukewarm water and gently rub the bristles to rinse out all of the residual make-up.

Step Two: Fill a small bowl with Luke-warm water and add small amount of mild shampoo or bath cream before inserting each brush.

Step Four: Repeat steps one and three until the water runs clear before gently squeezing any access water from the brushes and reshaping as required.

Step Five: Place the brushes on a dry hand towel and leave in a warm place to air dry.

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RYANAIR

TRAVEL SECTION

Flights from just £99* Image by Shannon Allanson

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU TRAVEL.

By Lydia O’Dowd

Are you considering going travelling this year?

Exploring a different culture that looks fascinating in all the Instagram pictures you see constantly shared online?

If this sounds like you, you might be interested in this article...

I was definitely one of those people that daydreamed about travelling abroad.

However, I was completely niave to what travelling actually entailed.

I went travelling around Cuba. One of the biggest shocks I had which I had never considered before arriving on Cuban land is that barely anyone spoke fluent English and I didn’t see one tourist in the 3 weeks I was there!

It was rare to come across anyone that could say more than the basic language you find in a ‘how to speak English guide’.

As I had only been on holiday to resorts and popular holiday destinations I had never been somewhere where I only had my travel partner

to talk to.

Another shock was the culture.

Parts of Cuba were terribly run down, the Cubans would stare as we walked by, I presumed they hadn’t seen many tourists for a while. It It was amazing, scary and eye opening to visit such a place.

I had no idea what Cuba would be like, I didn’t do much research on it, I had just heard some very interesting things, so I wanted to check it out myself.

One of the most difficult things to over come, was eating! Being a vegetarian, it was almost impossible to get any vegetarian dishes out there. It didn’t exist.

Having meat on your plate was

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seen as a sign of power. I couldn’t even order vegetables in most places as they said they didn’t stock them! I was literally living off a packet of biscuits for days on end.

I wouldn’t say any of my shocks were negatives they were just hurdles you have to over come when travelling.

Cuba was fascinating, beautiful and everyone was very friendly, even if all they could do was wave.

Another thing to think about when travelling is your travel partner. I have heard of many stories where friends have been lost and relationships broken. I was very lucky to have travelled with someone I cared about dearly and we didn’t even have one argument!

Make sure you prepare... think about food, location, accommodation and your travel partner! They seem fairly straightforward but are easily overlooked.

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Myexperience on theWhite Isle Travel

By Eleanor Storey

“There is just something special about it”

Hollie Heatherington, 20, always dreamt of living in Ibiza. When she was 19, she booked a long holiday to go and explore the beautiful island. She tells her story and offers tips on anyone thinking of going for their first time.

“The idea of living in Ibiza started as long as I can remember.

I fell in love with it when I used to go with my family every year. My parents both used to go for a holiday there when they turned 18 and kept returning every year. Ibiza was where my parents met and fell in love. They both loved the island so much that I went back on numerous occasions to do a season. As silly as it sounds, I do feel like I have got some sort of attachment to Ibiza because of this.

Due to me returning every summer with my whole family, I understood the music more as I got older.

Music is a massive integral part of Ibiza so I grew up with all the wellknown house music. I always knew in my head that I would go there for my first girls holiday.

Sadly, my first holiday without my parents was Magaluf. I was disappointed to say the least, I did have a good time however I would have much rather have been in Ibiza. I told myself that I had to go the

following year for a long period of time to make up for me not going when I was 18.

When I was 19, I spontaneously booked to go to Ibiza for 6 weeks with my best friend. We did not line up any jobs for when we got out there, we described it to everyone as an ‘extended holiday’.

As soon as I arrived, all the memories came back. I remembered how much I loved the island, the people and the music. There is just something special about it. It’s not like any other party island; it stands out from the rest. House music originated there. It’s truly amazing how one tiny island is responsible for a successful genre of music. It’s not till you visit that you understand how special the music is. As soon as you step off the plane, you see promo and big billboards scattered everywhere. There is always something going on.

There is so much history that comes with Ibiza. In the 1960’s, the hippies occupied the island, which was where the whole party scene came about.

Over the years it has become world renowned for the best parties and the biggest club. Space is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Ibiza is completely different to any other party destinations as Ibiza has a party scene all over the island, whereas places like Zante, Aiya Napa only have one strip with clubs. Ibiza has

have one strip with clubs. Ibiza has the best clubs in the world where you can see the best DJ’s like Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Jackmaster, Hot Since 82, Skream etc.

I felt at rest when I was in Ibiza, you meet people there who are so genuine which really reflects in everyone’s attitudes towards everything. It is amazing watching people enjoying themselves in a club. I never realised how passionate people were about the music.

“It’s not like any other party island, it stands out from the rest” I felt in my element. I met such a diverse range of people who were all there for different reasons. What I did not expect was meeting people who hadn’t slept for 3 days, who were purely just enjoying themselves partying. I met people who went for a holiday and never went home, people who went to work for the season and people who somehow missed their flight home so decided to stay another week. It is a non-stop holiday; there is so much to do. I would say that its definitely a test of endurance, you’ve got to be prepared for it. If Ibiza is your first holiday away with your parents, it

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be pretty overwhelming, but it does a look. When you get there you get not take away the fact you would have a map that explains that size of it. I so much fun. So many people will go can’t comprehend the size of it until and say they only had a couple hours you actually see it for yourself. Its of sleep in five days, yet it would be like a big maze, every corner you the best five days of their life. Ibiza is turn you see someone playing the not specified to a particular person, bongo drums, selling homemade people all ages come from all over the jewellery or paintings. It is very world. My dad still goes with his group cheaply priced as well, which just of mates every year. proves the hippies are not there to make profit but to sell what the is all about.

“There is so much history island If you ever decide to go, one thing that comes with Ibiza” you should go and see is the Beneras Beach. Every Sunday hippies My favourite club was Pacha. It has play music whilst watching the a very authentic feel about it. It feels sunset. It has been a tradition on the like it hasn’t changed over the years. island for 20 years. This is an alterIt has its own way of doing things, native instead of going to a club. which unlike the other clubs, it hasn’t One thing every one has to go and been influenced by external factors. visit is Café Mambo. All the major It was the first club on the island and clubs have a pre party there once represents everything Ibiza is about. a week. You can watch well-known It has a rustic vibe that just fascinates DJ’s perform a short set whilst the me. It’s definitely got a perfect balance sun is going down. Thousands of between creating a party and prioritis- people gather to watch the famous ing the music. You can go there and sunset and all clap when the sun have an amazing night yet you find goes down. It is a euphoric experiyourself listening to the music rather ence and is a landmark of the island. than being caught up in a massive The culture side of Ibiza can be party scene, which you would find at found in Ibiza town, which is the isa club like Space, Elrow. I personally lands capital. Dault Villa is the castle think it is so simple and I love the fact of top and in order to get up there the interior of the club has remained to look over the island, it involves the same throughout the decades. climbing cobble streets surrounding When you are there you feel a real little houses and restaurants. It is a part of the history of the island. You traditional Spanish town with a very go there and understand what Ibiza is rustic vibe. I went there one night to really like. see my favourite DJ Solomon. He Aside from the fact it has got the best was doing a free set right in the cenclub, its also known as a beautiful tre next to the harbour. It was good island. It is blessed with amazing that it was free of charge, as normalbeaches that have clear blue water. ly you would have to pay 50 Euros There are beaches all over the island, which are very accessible due to the “It is a euphoric water taxis running all day.

Another thing with regards to the real experience” Ibiza is the Hippy Market, which has been going since the 1960’s. My parents and grandma visited it and sug- to see a DJ in a club. He wanted to gested that I should go for share his passion with the tourists

and residents of Ibiza.

A couple of tips I would suggest if you ever think of visiting Ibiza is to make sure you budget your

“You could easily spend 300 Euros in a night” spending money. It is so easy to get caught up on your first as its so overwhelming and exciting. You could easily spend 300 Euros in a night as drink prices averaged from 10 Euros for water and 20 Euros for a Vodka and mixer.

The drinks are expensive but you just have to accept it. However I would definitely suggest that you pre drink a lot before you go out.

Alcohol from local supermarkets are very reasonable so buy your drink from there. If you go out for a week, I would say about 800 Euros would be a comfortable amount. Finally, as much as it is a party island, make sure you explore the island. It would be shame not to see all the beautiful beaches and little historic towns.

Buses run all over the island, which is a good way to achieve this. You can buy a ticket for 3 Euros. The buses also take you the clubs and run all night, with the last bus being at 7am. The bus station is in San Antonio where the majority of tourists and workers stay.

I’ve decided to go back this year, as I was devastated when I left last year. I told myself I would go for longer. I have booked a oneway flight and found an apartment with three other girls. I don’t know them, but it is part of the experience of meeting new people. I’m planning on staying for 3 months as I would like to spend some time in England as well before I return back to University.

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Island of the east coast of Spain One of the biggest party islands.

Has the biggest clubs International DJs Season starts at the beginning of June and ends the first weekend in October • Popular areas: San Antoni, Playa d’en Bossa and Ibiza town.

• Clubs: Pacha, DC10, Sankeys, Anmesia, Ushuaisa, Ibiza rocks hotel, Privilege.

AIYA NAPA • • • •

Situated on the east of Cyprus 14 beaches Clubs, foam parties, 2-4-1 drinks Best time to go is late June to early August • Cocktails bars near the beach • Clubs do not get busy till about 11pm

• Holiday resort in Majorca • Punta Balena strip are where the clubs are situated • Maguluf Rocks, Faces Maguluf and BCM are popular clubs • DJs such as Calvin Harris, Basshunter and David Guetta play

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MALIA

• The most popular tourist location in Crete, Greece • One big strip of clubs, bars and resturants • The beautiful, sandy beach starts at the bottom of the beach and works it way around • 6 beaches

• Spain’s second most popular city • Known for its art, culture and nightlife • Beautiful beach with restarants serving paella on the sea front • Best clubs: Opium, Pacha, Club Catwalk • Nice, trendy bars situated all over the town

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CROATIA

• Eastern European country • Popular for big festivals - Hideout, Dimensions,Electronic Elephant, Outlook, Soundwave • Pag island is the most popular • Papaya, Euphoria and Aquarius are among the top three clubs

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Indulge this Spring

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Why there is really no such thing as “just a waitress”

By Shannon Allanson

“Yeah, I am a waitress- that much is true- but I am also so much more than JUST a waitress...”

“I t was during a very busy Sunday dinner service that I

learnt this important lesson which has stuck with me ever since.

A customer asked me a question about our local area which i didnt know the answer to; so I gave him the usual “Sorry I’m not sure, I’m just a waitress” response. This is when he suprised me, instead of just agreeing with me as most the population would have, he said:

“Dont say that, you’re not just a waitress- you do a very demanding job and dont get nearly enough recognition for it”.

This small comment, was just

the pep talk I needed to get me through the havoc of the next few hours and really empowered me. Because what he said was completely true.

Of course, my job role does simply say “Waitress” but this doesnt mean that all I do is serve tables and smile at customers.

Throughout the day I play a variety of different roles on top of the one I am being paid slighly above minimum wage for.

When your child starts to become aggitated from being forced to sit at a table I will become a childrens entertainer and distract your little ones whilst you try to enjoy your meal without them tugging at you constantly.

Whilst serving on the bar, I will listen to lonely regulars tell me their problems again and again and act as a councellor as I try to help them firgure out their problems and “find themselves”.

When collecting food from

the kitchen I will try to help stressed out chefs by cleanShannonsalads Allanson ing pans,bypreparing and basically doing anything that will make their job easier whilst the whole time being moaned at for not being fast enough or not selling enough specials.

When your child decides they no longer like their plate I will clean up all mushed-up food they leave dried to the table and stuck to the carpet. I’ll clean up mud brought in on your boots all the time telling you its no problem at all- and as long as you say thankyou it really isnt.

Now I want to make it clear that I am not complaining; just as the majority of other front of house staff , I enjoy my job and realise that what I do is not a life and death situation.

But I am still human, I am not just a waitress and if you treat me with the respect I offer to you I think you’ll realise Im actually a pretty nice person

”

underneath the apron.

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Emily Dickinson, 28, has worked as front of house for over 12 years and has something she would like everyone else to realise...

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THINGS YOUR STARBUCKS BARISTA WANTS TO TELL YOU...

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By Shannon Allanson

o one would ever underestimate the power of a strong coffee when you have had an early start, got a stressful day ahead or are nursing a life-threatening hangover. But what most people fail to appreciate is the hard work put in by the cheerful barista trying to make your day that little bit better by serving you with the drink you desperately need.

So here are five things your Starbucks barista would love to tell you if only it meant they wouldn’t lose their job...

1. Small, medium and large DO NOT ex-

ist here so would you like Tall, Grande or Venti ??

We at Starbucks like to present ourselves as the classic Italian coffee house; and as such we use the Italian words for the different sizes. But surely if you can memorize your half shot skinny caramel latte with almond milk order then you can remember the size you want and how to say it.

2. “Can I take your order” “Yeah just a coffee”

Like, are you joking? We serve about 15 different types as well as different flavours so un

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...But can’t!

less you want us to just create some random concoction... please be a little more specific.

3. We really do not care if we spell your

so we genuinely cant make you one no matter how much you beg or try to bribe us.

name wrong.

5. If you hear us shout your name it usu-

4. No you can not have a seasonal drink

We’re do not randomly shout names just for the fun of it- so if you hear yours it probably means your order is ready so please come and collect it quickly.

We’re paid to make sure you get the perfect drink, so we’re sorry if we ruin your Snapchat story picture but does it really matter?

out of season

Yes, we know that pumpkin spiced lattes and gingerbread hot chocolate are delicious-But we only stock the ingredients for these special drinks during the months they are served

ally means your drink is ready!

So next time you visit your local Starbucks – or in fact any coffee house- bare these few things in mind and help make your baristas job a bit easier we promise it’ll even make your drink taste better!

HOW TO:

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Make a

healthy smoothie bowl Top tip

by Eleanor Storey

Fruit smoothie bowl Ingredients: Handful of the following - mango, raspberries, berries Chopped apple 1/3 of a cup of oat milk 2 Tbsp of low fat greek yoghurt Chia seeds Ground flax Tsp of peanut butter (optional)

Any of the following are good to use for the topping to give it that extra bit of flavour and nutrients: • • • • • •

Coconut shavings Almond flakes Goji berries Cacao nibs Mixed seeds Any fruit

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It is always handy to have frozen food in, as you can prepare a fruit smoothie bowl whenever you want.

Frozen fruit is better as it makes the smoothie more thick and textured. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.

Chocolate & Hazelnut smoothie bowl Ingredients:

A handful of hazelnuts 2 bananas 2 Tbsp of raw cacao powder 1/3 of a cup of almond milk A hanful of cacao nibs

The Green smoothie Ingredients: Spinach A ripe avocado 1 banana Handful of kale 1/3 of a cup of coconut milk 2 Tbsp of low fat youghurt Ground flax

Three of the Best:

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Cocktails to Celebrate Summer

Stay refreshed and relaxed this season with these three cocktails favourites. Whether you

fancy fresh and fruity or decide on dry and delicious these three recipes are sure to impress!

Strawberry Daiquiri

by Shannon Allanson

Ingredients: -4 & ½ Fresh Strawberries -2 tsp White Sugar -1 Shot of White Rum -1 tsp of Strawberry Liquer -1 Shot of Lime Juice Method: Add ingredients and crushed ice into cocktail shaker and crush with the end of a rolling pin.

Strain into chilled glass.

French Martini Sex on the Beach

Ingredients: -2 Shots of Vodka -2 Shots of Peach Schnapps -Dash of Lemon juice -3 Shots of Orange juice -3 Shots of Cranberry juice -Sliced Orange (To Garnish)

Method: Add Vodka, Schnapps and Lemon juice to cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour into chilled glass before adding Cranberry and Orange juice. Garnish with Orange slices.

Ingredients: - 1 Shot of Vodka -1 Splash of Elderflower Cordial -1 Splash of Prosecco -Sliced Cucumber -Mint (To Garnish) Method: Pour vodka, cordial and prosecco over cubed ice. Add sliced cucumber and mint. Quick and easy- no shaker needed!

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Elderflower Cocktail

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A SMART WOMAN’S GUI

THE CONFIDENCE ISSUE

By Lydia O’Dowd

Many girls growing up and approaching adulthood suffer from a confidence issue and have little self-belief.

When do you start adulthood?...

When you turn 21?

Many people are still attending university at the age of 21. Are you meant to have your life together and know how everything will pan out?

Relationships? Careers? Buying a house?

It seems to come on us so quickly. Before you know it

someone is asking what are you going to do for the rest of your life?...

Jessie aged 24, was told that she would get nowhere in life by a lecturer in her final year of university. She was just about to turn 21 and was studying English. She had no passion for her degree and it wasn’t going to plan. Jessie had no idea what she was planning on do when her final year ended.

She came out with a low 2:2 and had nothing lined up afterwards.

“I felt like a let down. I didn’t want to tell my family that my degree wasn’t going how I had planned and my lecturer made me feel even worse” “When I turned 21, I remember being stood in a room with my friends and family thinking about what my lecturer had once said to me.” ...

“I had two options. I could either doubt every decision I had made and hate myself as I grew up for not believing I was better than

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words someone had said to me or I could try and take inspiration from it and not be the failure he thought I was set out to be.”

After doubting herself for so long and having no confidence in anything she did. Jessie finally believed that she would make something of herself. She had a passion for design and business.

In the past she never felt her work was good enough and had little enthusiasm when it came to pursuing any type of career. She took English at university as she

was told by so many people that design degrees will never come to anything and you have to be at the top of your game to progress in the industry.

“After I turned 21, I remember the first thing I did when I got home was grab my old design folder I had left in the corner of my room for so long. It was just collecting dust. I starting going through my old word, which once I had looked at and thought wasn’t quite good enough and lacked in quality. However, going

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through my work this time round, I felt excited. It gave me the buzz I used to feel when I started to design patterns and clothing outlines.”

“For the first time in so long, I felt like me again. I believed in myself” “I took my designs to several big outlets and small ones. Yes many turned me down. It did hurt but I never let it stop me. Not this time… I knew someone would take my work on. I could just feel it.”

Jessie is now part of the designing team at Next. She works in home ware design and the clothing department. She has been working there for just under three years.

“I love my job. As horrible as some people can be, I’m glad my teacher said to me I’d be a failure. Look at me now, I’ve made something of myself.”

Even if the world seems against you and you want to give up.

Never doubt your self-belief and have confidence in who you are.

You will find your way at some point in your life. Just be patient and never give up your passions.

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THE 6 SURPRISING CAREER MISTAKES YOU SHOULD MAKE Image and Writing by Lydia O’Dowd One of your first jobs needs to be the little part time job you have growing up.

Be it delivering newspapers or washing up for a kitchen. You need to do it and go through the motions of understading the importance of working hard.

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After the social media phase, you should probably look into getting a more steady income.

You need to work in a bar.

Working behind a bar comes with many positives for example, it’s exciting, you get free drinks! and make new friends.

However at the same time you need to deal with drunk people telling you what to do and the sick in the bathroom...

You should try and get a job somewhere a bit more serious than your younger self could. Go in the retail!

You will become one of the memes on Facebook... but it has to be done. You need to learn how the general public really are at times...

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You then need to work in a restruant. Learn how to deal with people and customers. Understand that they didnt ask for tomatoes on their burger! On the brightside you might get an employees discount...

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Now you need to try and be the Instagram model. Post pictures of yourself that you claim to have been taken professionally... In hope a company will pick you up.

Everyones been there.. DO IT..

It’s kind of fun.

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After learning all the wonderful tricks of the trade. You should now have acquired skills that can help you in your future careers. There is a lot that can be said for having these jobs when growing up... maybe not such mistakes afterall?

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H&M

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BABY BLUE

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A PRETTY FLOATY DRESS THAT PICKS UP THE COLOURS WHICH SPRING BRINGS AS THE SKIES BECOME LIGHTER AND THE DAYS LAST LONGER.

AS SPRING IS THE START OF THE BEAUTIFUL WARM WEATHER, THIS COLOUR REALLY BRIGHTENS UP ANY COLLECTION.

SUITABLE FOR ANY UPCOMING FORMAL EVENT. A DRESS THAT FLATTERS THE FIGURE AND DRESS IS AVAILABLE ON ASOS. BRINGS OUT THE WARM TONES IN YOUR SKIN.

THIS SKIRT IS THE PERFECT LOOSE FITTING CASUAL PIECE YOU NEED TO HAVE. YOU CAN WEAR IS TO ANY OCCASION AND IS GREAT FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS.

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BY LYDIA O’DOWD

COLOURS OF SPRING 2017

A SEASON OF COLOUR CONFIDENCE

SOFT LILAC

ZINGY YELLOW

WHEN SPRING ARRIVES, BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS START BLOOMING IN ALL SORTS OF PASTALS. THE LILAC FLOWER IS GENTLE TO THE EYE AND FLATTERS ALL SKIN TONES. IT IS A TYPICAL SPRING COLOUR.

IN SPRING THE SUN IS BEGINNING TO PEAK THROUGH BUT NOT AT ITS BRIGHTEST JUST YET. ZINGY YELLOW IS THE PERFECT COLOUR TO DESCRIBE THE SUNSHINE IN SPRING.

THIS TOP IS THIN ENOUGH TO WEAR ON THOSE WARMER DAYS

THIS JUMPSUIT IS MADE FROM SOFT FLOATY BUT STILL LONG SLEAVED AND MATERIAL. PERFECT FOR HIGH NECKED TO KEEP YOU WARM IN THE COOLER NIGHTS. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. TOP AVAIABLE FROM H&M.

JUMPSUIT IS AVAIABLE FROM RIVER ISLAND. Images by Lydia O’Dowd

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By Lydia O’Dowd

How many times do you search online for clothes and see the skinniest of models posing in them? Go through every social media outlet and see a pretty skinny model standing there with the tightest of dresses looking picture perfect.

Fair enough, that is their job to sell clothes and look great in them but more than half the people purchasing the clothes look nothing like that.

Their customers 9 times out of 10 have jobs, university or college to attend, we don’t always have time to work out in the gym and just eat salad for days on end.

I have found some brands that use ‘plus size’ models to sell their clothes… by plus size they mean 12 – 16… which is ridiculous. I wouldn’t call a size 12 plus size! However, it is a good start to get real people modelling clothing for people of bigger sizes to see what the clothes look like. Instead of just having sizes

4 – 8 just being modelled.

ASOS hire plus size models as well as the average model to sell their clothes.

A Swimwear brand called ELSA&ROSE, hire plus size models, they were one of the only swimwear brands I could find that had several plus size models selling their items which I found very refreshing.

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Erika Clark, model, 20, who is pictured in the red dress and checkered shirt would be considered as a plus size model as she is a size 12,

“I am so happy with my body, I like being classed as a plus size model, it really mocks the modelling industry”

I think I look healthy and very fit. Its ridiculous that this industry believes 12 – 16 is plus size. Every size is normal.

I don’t like the categorizing of people by their weight. It is so wrong. Brands should just get a range of women of all sizes and photograph everyone in the same outfit, just to help people see what it will look like on them.”

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All the outfits Erika is wearing can be found from the ASOS range.

Red crimson bodycon dress £20 Checked black and white shirt £15 Plain white tank top £10 Washed out blue skinny jeans £25 Black anklet boots £27 Rosegold necklace £15 No one should feel ashamed for their dress size. Check out ASOS and ELSA&ROSE for ‘Real clothes for real women’.

Images by Lydia O’Dowd

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By Eleanor Storey

The girls you decide to spend your childhood and beginning of adult life with is vital, as it makes your life more enjoyable.

Having the right friends around you is essential for setting you on the best road for life.

It is not straightforward as you think, every girl group has had their fair share of arguments or been caught out bitching about each other.

Every friendship group went through different stages that tested their friendship but brought them closer together.

1. School years

Remember the days when you got home from school and within 5 minutes your best friend would call the house phone asking to speak to you.

You spent the whole day together, yet and as soon as you part ways, you want to chat to them again. The contact with your girlfriends would be non-stop, even if it were nothing that important.

The friends you met on the first day will be guaranteed to be your friends for life. You watch each other grow over the years and spend every day with them. The friends you make at school will always be special. Although there may be the odd nasty girls, your friendship group will always have your back if ever in trouble. Image by Eleanor Storey

3. Dancing

up with. From Pauls Boutique No girl can deny that they bags, the rise of UGG boots, learned (well tried their best) footless leggings and Jane to learn a famous dance Norman bags. Remember routine with their friends. the days when it was mufti Whether it was in the school and everyone got so excited field or at a sleepover, noth- planning outfits. Your friending would stop you learning ship group would come in the ‘Cha Cha Slide’ or Britney wearing the same mini denSpears ‘Oh Baby’. im girls, leggings, cardigan and your brand new UGGs. 4. Boy problems

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world of clubbing before the age of 18. However, when the whole friendship group all turned 18, it was a massive celebration, you could finally go out and drink alcohol.

8. First girls holiday

As soon as you turned 18 you were already planning your girls summer There was always that awk- 6. The break up holiday. It was enthusing ward moment when you and It was just a waiting game to until you had to try and your best friend realised see who would be the first convince your parents to you fancied the same boy at one to get a boyfriend. When let you go on your first school. It never went down they did, it was a massive holiday away without too well, especially when occasion in school, everyone them. Yet when you did he would fancy your friend wanted to find out what he go, you had the best time more. At least now you can was like, what film did you of your life and created look back and laugh about it. watch at the cinema, was it so many memories. awkward eating in front of 5. Same everything 9. Growing up each other?

However it was There were always different Everyone has their time this stage when the boys trends what you and your when they grow up and started coming betweeen the friends always tried too keep have to move onto a new friendship group. chapter of their lives. It was always sad when 7. Party your friendship group deEveryone used to parted to go to University, get excited when entered full time jobs, or it was announced that a nappy night went travelling. was at your local 10. Reunited club. You felt so This is why your friendgrown up going to ship group from school an under-18 event will always be special. with your friends.

Even though you would There was always all be doing different the difficult dethings with your life, cision as to what you will always see each friend you should other when you came get ready with and back to the place where what to wear. Some it all started; home. It is people would man- always nice to see that age to get fake ID text from your friend sayand would go out ing ‘When are you home into the real world next? I miss you!”

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THE SERIAL DATER

By Lydia O’Dowd How many first dates have you been on?Can you count on your hands or are you losing count?

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Do you tend to go on very few second dates and very rarely a third date? Does this sound like you?

You have the serial dater syndrome.

Many serial daters don’t always realise they are jumping from relationship to relationship. They instead tend to believe that they are just unlucky when it comes to falling in love.

After all, you can’t help it if you keep on finding so many amazing guys?

Unfortunately, if you are a serial dater you’re the one causing all the problems in your relationships. You’re always on the hunt for a new relationship and you’re never truly happy if you’re alone. Serial daters tend to have never learnt how to be independent, hence their constant searching for love.

A serial dater will always have a potential love interest; always talking to someone and considering if they could be the one.They’re always after the chase that gets them excited.

They enjoy the giddy feeling when they first meet someone but are scared of the long-term relationships and the feelings that replace the butterflies, with comfort and security… however, serial daters don’t want these feelings, they don’t feel ready for them. So when the butterflies fade, so do they.

Every date a serial dater goes on considers if they could be the one. They’ve met their ‘soul mate’ more times than they can count.

They tend to lose their standards and accept date offers from guys they don’t really find that attractive just in case he could be the one, ‘you don’t know until you try’…

Serial daters really do hate to be alone and out of romantic connections. They find comfort from going on dates or being in short-term relationships. They tend to like the idea of love more than actually being in love.

As serial daters want to find love so badly, they tend to force it and think every date they go on could be the love of their lives but once the butterflies fade, they always ‘fall out of love.’

If this sounds like you, you should take a step back and consider your options and why exactly you behave this way.

If you are afraid of being alone, try and confront it and sort out your personal emotions before inflicting it on other people.

Serial dating is making it so much harder for you to actually find love and you will forever have a constant battle between being in a relatioship and feeling alone, if you don’t confront your issues now.

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By Shannon Allanson

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t’s time to admit that the era of courting and chivalry is pretty much dead and gone.

Walking up to someone in a bar and asking them out has become more of a myth than the Lockness Monster and those still trying to find their way in the dating scene are having to change their approach- so please welcome to the stage Tinder!

So we down-play our interest in meeting someone new and prepare for the worst; blaming our use of the app on idle curiosity and boredom. No expectations, no disappointment right?

Whilst the idea of internet dating has most people either running for the hills or in uncontrollable fits of laughter the popularity of dating apps has become so apparent that they’re quickly becoming the most common way for people to meet.

AKA: The Aggravation Stage.

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So whether you’re a Tinder trainee or may as well have a doctorate in dating apps, here are the 10 stages of tinder which every user will experience at some point during the process.

1) The “Okay, I’m only joining this to see what its all about- I know nothing is going to come of it” stage.

AKA: The Denial Stage.

Let’s be honest for a moment, no-one wants to admit that being single can be rather lonely at times. As the DSF (Designated single friend) it is our solemn duty to boast to our coupled-up companions about just how fun and liberating single life is- even if you spend most nights eating a ‘sharebag’ of minstrels and only watching films from the romance section of Netflix.

2) The “Wow, there are literally no good looking people around here” stage.

This is the stage in which we learn two things.

First, we realise just how interested we really are in finding someone on this app which we swore we weren’t taking seriously. And second, that we’ve already met just about everyone worth meeting within a 10-mile radius and may need to look into relocating. Of course this isn’t really the case, so here comes the the sneaky third lesson we learn during this stage which is that as humans we’re actually very shallow and need to realise that looks- especially those only seen through a screen- are not the be all and end all.

3) The “No, no, nope, oooh- aw no I didn’t meant to swipe left go back!” stage.

AKA: The One that Got Away Stage.

Despite the realisation that you’re lacking depth, you’re sticking with the idea that you’re never going to find anyone attractive on one of these sites and so increase the pace in which you swipe left to hurry up the useless process. Only to then see someone resembling a Greek God pop up before you subconsciously swipe left and lose them forever.

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4) The “Oh okay stop, he looks nice- aw look there’s even a puppy in his photo! * SWIPE RIGHT*” stage.

AKA: The Honeymoon Stage.

Having overcome our kiddie pool shallowness issues and lost count of how many times we’ve swiped left, we’ve finally seen someone we’re interested in and swiped right! So here begin the daydreams in which the realistic element of our brain runs away hand in hand with our sensible side and we let our imagination takeover thinking up numerous situations and experiences you could have with this person but will likely never happen- sorry but its true.

7) The “No I draw the line at sexting” stage.

AKA: The Loss of Faith Stage This is when you realise why there hasn’t been a love story written about a couple who met on tinder. But you keep clinging onto the hope that maybe if you just tell him he’s crossed the line, the frog will turn back into a Prince?

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5) The “Okay so he still uses 2008 text talk...it’s okay I can’t judge him cause of that” stage.

AKA: The “Do not judge” Stage.

You can’t cancel the 2-week holiday in the Maldives you’ve planned out- in your head- with him just because he says “l8r” and “wuu2”. So you start to tell yourself that no-ones perfect and this is a very little thing which probably doesn’t represent him as a person at all so there is no way you can see this as a problem.

Maybe he is just super busy at his really successful job and he simply has not go the got time to write properly...right? Probably not but enjoy your naivety!

6) The“Woah, did he really just ask that?!” stage.

AKA: The Realisation Stage.

You thought you’d prepared for just about anything, but that? Maybe he was joking? Yeah he must have been. This is the stage at which you begin to realise that maybe the horror stories you’d heard about weren’t exaggerated at all and talking to complete strangers isn’t going to be as romantic as you’d thought.

8) The “No okay how do I block someone?”

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So your first experience on Tinder hasn’t gone as well as you had hoped; you’re beginning to realise that just because you want to meet your perfect match doesn’t mean you will- at least not right away. ith

9) The “Well this was a waste of time” stage AKA: The Acceptance Stage So you’ve given it your best shot, but it’s turned out to be exactly what you expected. All you’ve learnt is that there are some really weird people in the world and you should trust your first instincts. However, this experience has also taught you that you don’t have to settle just because you’re lonely- you’ve got all the time in the world to find “the one” and there’s no point in wasting time with

10) The “Oh he’s really good looking! *SWIPE RIGHT*” Stage AKA: The Rinse and Repeat Stage Despite your better judgement, the allure of meeting your soul mate by just a swipe of a fingerer takes over and so restarts the addictive cycle.

GOOD LUCK!

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HOW TO:

Get over an ex..

Everyone has been through heartbreak or had an ex who they struggle

for a short time, yet it can affect people for months or even years.So wh 1. UNFRIEND THEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

There is nothing worse than seeing their name pop up all over your social media, which is why you should un follow or un friend them. If you do not want to get rid of them completely, then just hide them from appearing on your news feed.

2. SPEND TIME WITH THE GIRLS

Spend time with your girlfriends. They will be able to cheer you up and tell you not to waste your tears on an ex.

3. NEW YOU

Change your look, for your sake not his. Don’t do nothing major but just tweak a few things about your appearance. It will make you feel refreshed!

4. SWEAT IT OUT

Take your anger and upset out at the gym.

Working out reduces stress and will also tire you out, meaning no staying up till 3am stalking him and crying!

5. TREAT YOURSELF

This will make you feel relaxed. Take away the stress by having a manicure, massage or even just a big bubble bath.

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By Eleanor Storey

ed to get over. It is normal to be upset hat are the best ways to get over an ex?

6. BYE BYE PAST

Don’t allow them control your present, they are in the past. It is a new chapter

Here are 10 steps I believe are the best way s to get over an ex...

7. DON’T MESSAGE THEM WHEN YOU’RE LOW

Don’t message them when you’re feeling lonely.

You need to learn the difference between being lonely and being alone. Besides, message one of the girls and spend quality time with them!

8. DON’T TURN TO ALCOHOL

Stay away from alcohol! There is nothing worse than going on a night out with your friends and you end up too drunk and crying over an ex! If you are going out, make sure you have a sensible amount not to send you over the edge!

9. GIVE IT TIME

It will not be an instant process, don’t stress and just remember that one day you will wake up and laugh about it.

10. ALWAYS REMEMBER An ex is an ex for a reason!

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THE VEGGIE BURGER PICK UP LINDA MCCARTNEY VEGETARIAN BURGERS. HINT - THEY TASTE AMAZING AND ARE CHEAPER TO BUY THAN MAKE YOURSELF. HEAT IN THE OVEN AT 180° FOR 16 MINUTES. BUY SOME SOFT BURGER BUNS. MIX IN PIZZA EXPRESS SALAD DRESSING WITH YOUR BURGER TOPPINGS LETTUCE, RED PEPPERS AND ONION. ASSEMBLE YOUR VEGGIE BURGER.. YUM!

VEGETARIAN PIZZA PIZZA MAY SEEM UNHEALTHY.. BUT A VEGGIE ONE ISN’T REALLY THAT BAD. GET SOME READY MADE DOUGH AND ROLL IT OUT INTO YOUR PIZZA BASE. SPOON TOMATOE SAUCE OVER THE DOUGH. SPRINKLE WITH 1 1/4 CUP OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE. ADD YOUR DESIRED VEGETABLE TOPPINGS AND COOK AT 200° FOR 20 - 25 MINUTES. WAIT UNTIL CRUST IS BROWNED.

VEGETARIAN LASAGNE LAYER A GLASS OVEN DISH WITH A MIXTURE OF PEPPERS, ONIONS, AUBERGINES, CARROTS AND PEAS.

POUR 1/3 OF THE TOMATOE SAUCE OVER THE VEGETABLES. TOP WITH LASAGNE AND DRIZZLE 1/4 OF THE WHITE SAUCE. REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE 3 LAYERS OF PASTA. SPRINKLE MOZZARELLA OVER THE TOP AND BAKE FOR 45 MINS UNTIL BUBBLING AND GOLDEN AT 180°.

AND ENJOY YOUR HEALTHY DISH!

IT’S NOT HARD TO BE A Vegetarian YOU KNOW? Health

The unhealthy option made healthy...

BY LYDIA O’DOWD

EVERY DAY WE HAVE THE CHANCE TO CARE ABOUT WHAT WE EAT. SO WHY SETTLE FOR THE AVERAGE UNHEALTHY OPTION. Image from Adobe Stock

CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR BODY.

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A refreshing change to a classic beef burger, is a

homemade Quinoa burger. It’s a very simple recipe, just follow the steps below to make a healthy burger.

Serve with salad or a pitta.

By Eleanor Storey

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Quinoa Chilli Powder Tumeric Curry Powder Olive Oil

1. Boil quinoa in water for 20 minutes 2. Drain the quinoa and return to or until tender

the heat

3. In a bowl whisk 1 egg and 1tbsp of

4. Heat olive oil in a pan and spoon

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plain flour. Add to the quinoa with 1 tbsp of each of the spices. Season and mix

the mix into patties on the pan. Cook for 10 minutes on each side until gold-

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“Exercising is a perfect natural mood booster” Health

Jessica Inchbald, 22, started frequently exercising after she left University. She now has a keen passion for fitness and healthy eating.

“I’ve always enjoyed going to the gym since I was a teenager. But over the past year I’ve been going five times a week. I never thought I would become addicted to the gym. Obviously I go to work on my body, but it is also helps me feel good inside.

I used to hate having to force myself to go to the gym, but burn calories whilst exercisnow it is just part of my daiing, it strangely makes you have ly routine. At times you may more energy. On a day-to-day basis, I find that it makes you feel a lot more content and active.

Working out makes me feel more confident within myself.

The results will take a while to not feel the happiest whilst show but when they do, it feels walking in to the gym, but as good and rewarding to see strange as it sounds, there is them. You have more self-esno better feeling than walk- teem and it enables you to feel ing out with stiff legs and more confident in what to wear. arms. Your body feels achy Exercising makes it easier afterwards, however you to fall at asleep at night, as have to remember that it you’ve used a lot of energy. will be worth it long term, as The body needs a rest too! Many it will help keep your body people use sleeping pills to sleep strong in the future. People but exercising helps you fall don’t realise that exercising asleep as soon as you hit the pillow. also helps strengthen the It helps clear my head and reheart and bones, not just charge my batteries. It makes the muscles. After I worked me feel less stressed and I don’t out, I feel instantly happi- think about anything or anyone er as it releases a happy whilst at the gym. It’s my time chemical in the brain called to relax and not worry about dopamine and endorphins anything. I believe the gym is that make you happy. Even an emotional escapism. I feel though you use energy and less stressed about work. It’s

“Its an emotional escapism”

By Eleanor Storey

Image by Eleanor Storey a good place to go to have a break from the worries and stress at school, university or in the workplace.

I love working out as it means I don’t feel guilty when I eat treats, such as chocolate, pizza, icecream etc. as I know I’ve worked hard at the gym and earned it.

During the week i am quite strict with my diet, however I like to have a treat every now and then. “ Meal ideas suggested by Jessica: Breakfast• Kale and ham omelette • Poached egg on wholemeal toast and avocado Lunch• Chicken salad with feta and onions • Lettuce wraps with steak Dinner• Lentil and sweet potato soup • Salmon and quinoa salad Snacks• Handful or nuts or fruit • Rice cakes

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