And, if summer has arrived, are you ready?  Hopefully you will have been following our nutritional tips and exercise programme on the ocado.com site, so you really have no excuse!  We have had lots of great feedback and hope that this is the beginning of a long and happy relationship with a really great company.

All of my clients are looking forward to summer and a break from the hectic high pressure life we live in London.  It is worth taking the time to get yourself really fit and well before you go on that long awaited summer holiday.  So many people make the mistake of working flat out until the last minute and guess what? The moment they relax they become ill!  I am sure it has happened to you at times in the past and is a very common problem, so take my advice, slow down, breathe, be kind to yourself and find a ‘you’ moment everyday somewhere.  Maybe then your holiday will indeed be a holiday!

I also hope you paid attention to the last blog and have already got your Fitflops on the go.  They really are the best and although I have to admit to having several pairs already (5 actually) I have put my name down for the next order of Electra in bronze - just can’t resist.  I promise they are the most comfortable thing you will ever wear but you will get hooked! They look great but also are so good for your posture and they really do give you a workout while you walk! So, get onto my friends at Victoria Heath and sign up!  Do put yourself down as a VH addict, not only do you get a great newsletter and a heads up on new products but you get a discount and a gift each time you order - what more can you ask for? Also on a totally different note, check out the Moodi Floating ducks - irresistible! Now is a good time to order your Fast Balance GI - terrific for summer travel,  it will normalize your GI tract very quickly and is also good for IBS sufferers!  Also check out the Beauty Bible Lip Balm (a must have for any time of year) and the Liquid Sunshine - amazing.  It is also worth noting that there is a great selection of products for the boys - so don’t be shy, check it out www.victoriahealth.com

Don’t forget you can email Josh or myself at any time with any questions you may have and we will be happy to help.  Enjoy the sun while it lasts but be careful out there - always wear a good sun screen!

 I (unfortunately ha ha) had to go to Los Angeles for a couple of weeks to work with both a very dear friend/client who made a decision in the middle of last year to bite the bullet and change the habits of a lifetime and get himself into shape.  I am so proud of him, with a combination of really careful eating, supplements and exercise he managed to lose 35lbs. He then had a car crash and has had a horrid few months recovering, so yours truly returned to the land of sunshine to get him back on track.  This was the view on the walk every morning! There is no doubt it is easier to get out and walk when the sky is blue and the weather is so glorious but believe it or not, there are just as many people in California who both over eat and under - exercise!

Wherever you are, it still takes courage to make a change to your life.  It takes effort and planning and a lot of willpower, but it is worth it for so many reasons. You need to be fit to enjoy your life and to handle whatever may be thrown at you both now, and in the future.  We are here to help and from May 15th and for the next 3 months we have joined forces with ocado.com to bring you a summer fitness plan plus all the hints and tips on eating that you will need and, care of ocado.com, it can all be delivered to your door!

So make the decision, start now and begin the fittest time of your life!

Corrine Curtis

Firstly for those of you who don’t know about Fit Flops - where have you been! They were the hit of last summer (I have been wearing them for 2 years now) and a brilliant way to be giving your legs and bottom a workout when running errands.  They are comfortable and very stylish and the winter furry ones( Billows and Goughs) were just amazing - I know the new colours and finishes are about to go on sale so click on and have a look.

Victoria Health have a huge selection of great products and all delivered to your door, with orders taken by super friendly staff (there is even a scheme to become a member and receive discounts and a free gift with every order).  The monthly newsletters are terrific, I promise you will be spoilt for choice!

My monthly order always has GliSODin, the most powerful antioxidant available.  Antioxidants are essential, they help to neutralise the free radicals we all produce when ingesting and digesting food, which in turn can attack cells and glands in the body causing us to age!  Hyaluronic Acid is another essential, a great anti-ageing nutrient that not only helps protect against joint degradation but pumps up the cells of the skin.  Add the Essential Oil Formula  (a balanced ratio of Omega 3, 6, 9 essential fatty acids) which when extracted from the bloodstream by the developing skin cells in the body,  convert into mini-hormones called prostaglandins - result - softer, smoother, silkier skin!

People ask why my skin is so good, above are the some of the reasons.  I will go into the fabulous skin care products next time.  In the meantime to combat the harshness of the winter cold treat yourself to the best body moisturiser ever Malibu Secret - unbelievable!

Finally to really kick start the run into Spring try the 10 Day Results Downsize.  A great way to detox and start as you mean to go on (with a little help!).  

Hope this encourages you to treat yourself and have a good look at www.victoriahealth.com

 Josh, as you will see has been busying himself in Dubai (great excuse for a little winter sun) whilst I have been getting back to normal and making sure everyone has survived the rigors of Christmas, both physical and emotional! I always feel this is a time for taking stock on many levels. 

The view today

It is definitely the time for joining a gym and sticking to that New Year resolution of working out regularly, detoxing,  eating better and being kinder to ourselves.  Unfortunately life sometimes gets in the way and our routine is broken before it starts.  I have found that one way I can look after myself even when everything else is in total chaos is to have a good supply of supplements that are always there for me.

I have tried and tested many brands over the years and can honestly say that over the last year I have become completely hooked on a company who always seemed to have the most innovative products in the You magazine on the Mail on Sunday.  Now I find I am addicted not only to specific supplements but to a totally terrific company, victoriahealth.com who I believe supply a really consistent range of great products.  You will see we have a link to them at the bottom of our page so it is easy for you to find.  It is worth getting on their list just to get the monthly bulletin which is brilliantly written by Gill Sinclair, and never fails to make me smile.  They put a huge amount of effort into their research (I believe it is quite hard to take the newest and greatest products away from Gill)   but their policy is to sell nothing that they have not tried and tested - it is the best of the best! Their service is helpful and really friendly and delivery excellent.

I will be going into more detail about some of the products I could not live without for everything from ageing, sleep, bone strength, antioxidants, menopause, skin care etc etc.

Have a look at their list and feel free to email any questions in to me.  Start being good to yourself by starting on the inside and taking small achievable steps to feeling better and fitter.

Corrine

Always use the best vistamins and supplements you can source, we recommend www.victoriahealth.com