This Week I'm Loving...#3

Boots Ingredients Coconut & Almond Intensive Hair Mask

I literally have 3 of these in my bathroom at the moment, I bought them a while ago and after using lots of different things over the last few months I had forgot about these sat in my drawer. Whilst having a little rummage I decided to crack a new one open and give my hair a little coconut loving! I forgot how much I love this stuff - it is a total and utter bargain at only £1.99 and makes my hair so soft and shiny. If you're looking for a pick me up for your hair but are on a tight budget this is the stuff for you!

Lucy Mecklenburgh - Be Body Beautiful

Now you've probably seen my review on this already (if not check the side bar as I think it's still in my most read of this week or click HERE)! I have fallen in love with this book, it is amazing for everything health and fitness related. From recipes to self-esteem Lucy has covered everything in an easy and helpful fashion, if you're looking to turn your life around this is definitely worth a look!

Make-Up Revolution Radiant Light Collection*

I was recently sent these new products from the lovely people at MUR and I am obsessed with them! These are a new range of highlighting powders and after using their Vivid Baked highlighters to deaht I knew I was going to be a fan of these too! There are 3 different shades which you can read all about here, from a gorgeous light pink undertone to a more bronzed goddess shade! My favourite at the moment is Breathe!

Into The Woods

If you follow me on twitter you will know that I bloomin' well loved this movie and yes I have seen it twice already at the cinema! (My Mumma wanted to go so I kindly offered to go again!) I love a good musical and of course I love Disney so this was a win-win in my eyes! It made me laugh and I have been singing the songs ever since - I need to invest in the soundtrack! (My love for Anna Kendrick has once again grown!)

Jordans Raisin & Almond Granola

I bought this and a replacement for sweet snacks. I have such a sweet tooth, things like chocolate and biscuits are a serious weakness in my diet! But so far in 2015 I've managed to stay clear of them for the most part! I have been loving this stuff with natural yogurt, fresh fruit and a little bit of honey! I know granola isn't the most healthy option but it's better than a bar of galaxy right?

Frozen Money Pot

I got this little beauty from my little brother for Christmas! Saving money is something I really want to do in 2015 and this is going to help! It's so pretty I'll never want to smash it!

YSL Nail Polish - Rouge Dada

I recently purchased this and have been so so impressed! I am literally the worst nail painter in the history of the world! BUT.... the brush on this is so amazing, it makes it so easy to paint my nails... plus the colour is gorgeous! I've worn this a couple of times now and have been so proud of myself with the results haha!

How To get Away With Murder

Oh my god - this show is amazing! I saw the trailer for it when I was in Florida back in September and I knew it was something I was going to enjoy. I literally watched the whole first season in less than 2 days. If you like crime/law dramas with a bit of mystery you will love this! It's like Legally Blonde meets Scandal, bring on season 2!

My New Laptop

Yay! It's official, I finally have a laptop again! Yes, that's right I have been without a functioning laptop for a year now - I have been blogging on a netbook.... do you know how hard that is? I've definitely learnt some patience I tell ya! It is so nice to have itunes back and I finally feel like I can blog properly... and hopefully get my youtube up and running again soon!

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Be Body Beautiful by Lucy Mecklenburgh : Book Review

Well this is a first for A Yellow Brick Blog, a book review! I purchased this last week from amazon after spotting people talking about it on twitter and immediately wanting to check it out for myself.

I always loved Lucy on TOWIE and even though sometimes I wanted to shake her and say what are you doing? I always found her to be pretty genuine and definitely a likeable 'character'!

Since leaving TOWIE I think we've all seen the transformation Lucy has made from Essex glam girl to fitness fanatic and I have been fascinated with her journey every step of the way.

 Lucy story seems different to alot of other "weight-loss celebs" - Lucy was never fat, she was never big... she's probably never even been above a size 10, but her fitness and total life overhaul seems genuine, healthy and really achievable if you put enough energy and effort into it.

Her book Be Body Beautiful : My guide to a healthy, happy new you - is a real page turner and not your usual celeb auto-biography.
This isn't about loosing weight, it's about changing your lifestyle and the way you think and feel about food, exercise and the way you live.
 Yes, we do hear snippets about Lucy's life from childhood up until now and how she's got to this point but it is also full of tips, motivational advice, yummy recipes and amazing exercise routines and ideas.

Normally when I look at "healthy eating" books and recipes I sit there and roll my eyes at the extravagant ingredients, 1000 different steps to make it and normally think to myself... where in the hell am I going to find that? But this book is full of easy and attainable concoctions that have got me really excited!

There are meal plans for you to follow for weeks on end, which help you make a healthy change slowly but surely and great lists of foods for you to avoid and encourage! I love the no-no's lists!

Some of the recipes I am looking forward to trying out include :  

Raw Chocolate Mud Shake

Banana Berry Smoothie

Antioxidant Blend

Purple Porridge

Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

Spinach, Apple  & Walnut Salad

Chicken, Strawberry & Kiwi Salad

Green Soup

Beef Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Beauty Bowl

Healthy Fish Pie

Avacado, Chocolate & Strawberry Mousse

Dark Chocolate Shake

Berry Crunch

Lucy also shares her favourite exercise routines and even includes a six-week challenge for both diet and exercise to help give you that needed kick up the butt! Lucy also talks, confidence, body, fashion and self-esteem. She's brutally honest and I'm looking forward to finishing the parts I am still yet to read.

This book is all about a permanent transformation which I something I am really striving for.
I want to make my body a healthy both on the inside and out and get out of my rut of junk food binges and exhaustion.
If you're looking for some motivation, ideas and support whilst trying to become healthier and happier this is definitely something you should pick up - even if you aren't a TOWIE fan (it's literally nothing to do with it!)

Thank you Lucy!

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