Business Boom.

I am literally the worst blogger in the world. WHOOPS!

But Business is Booming and every things a whirlwind in Mils little world :)

There's to much to tell over the past couple of weeks so we'll just start a fresh with yesterdays team training in photos! 

Product Tasters

Green Tea and Note Taking

My First Time Speaking on "How to build a customer base"

Lunch Break

Njom Njom

Aaron and Sarahs Presentation

Post event Cocktails on the Balcony 

SMASHED IT!

I'm going to VEGAS!

If you follow me on Facebook you're 100% gonna be absolutely sick to death of hearing this but...

 IM GOING TO VEGAS - 5 WEEKS TODAY !!! (just incase you'd forgot)

I'm going with the amazing Christine Lever (who's just started blogging too. www.amileinmysneaks.blogspot.co.uk) and stopping in a Fountain View Room at the Bellagio hotel, am I just the luckiest girl in the world? 

So in Mils world that only means one thing OPERATION VEGAS BOD! #vegasbod

Alongside the Female Fitness Bible I blogged about on my last post, I've completely shaken up my diet and being strict on my plan.

2L+ of water a day

Only drinking water/green tea

1 banana pre-workout

2 shakes a day breakfast and afternoon 

3 high protein, low carb meals

no other sugar (not even fruit)

And I'll tell you it's an absolute pain eating so often when you're a grazer like me who doesn't eat proper meals all day, just snacks her way through the day. I'm getting so full, I don't want to eat anymore but I know I have to, to speed up my metabolism and it's working wonders.

I lost 7lb in my first week and 3.5lb in my second week

Because I'm doing so well after I've finished the programme I'm going to be soon publishing and realising it officially with my branding as I designed it all myself (clever me) alongside an exercise programme of my own too as I'm nearly qualified :)

If you have any questions on the programme that I'm doing don't hesitate to drop me an email or message on Facebook - milsatthebodywork@outlook.com

Now just need to loose 2-3lb a week over the next 5weeks to get at goal weight!

Wish me luck!

Mils xxx

Female Fitness Bible.

I'm literally so excited to blog about this, finally something has given me a kick up the backside and motivated me to get to the gym! 

Recently I've felt a little 'bleugh' I've been putting on weight and totally out of routine. Making up excuses and just letting myself slowly go whilst ignoring it by avoiding anything I know won't fit and not looking at last summers photos when I was a gym addict!

Anyways at the festival, I was wearing a denim dress that fit perfectly last year but this year felt like I'd been packed in like a sausage roll. Knocked my confidence all day cause I had it in my head everyone would be looking at me like 'look at that fatty' cause I just felt so bloated and uncomfortable.

A couple days later when I got home (and recovered) I just held my breath and weighed myself. 

A bloody stone, I've put on just over a stone since January :( 

That was it no more messing about, I had to get myself back into a good gym routine. It's ok dipping in and out of the gym, once a week to make myself feel better. Or clean eating Monday-Friday and then eating a weeks worth of calories in secret at weekend cause 'its weekend' and 'I've had a tough week' but these stupid excuses aren't getting me back in my denim dress are they?

Everyone around me was telling me I looked fine, a few people saying I look healthier now I was to skinny last summer. So I carried on battling with myself what to do for a few days until Saturday night I went to put on my black skinny jeans and picked up the wrong pair. I picked up a pair of size 8 Armani's  I've not worn in months and months and was nearly sick when they wouldn't button up by a good 1-2 inches! That was it, enough was enough of hiding from the truth and making up excuses. 

Sunday I was so clean, no cheats, no accidental biscuits, no 'one square of chocolate won't hurt' all the little things that add up in a day. I stayed strong and felt so much better that I even went to the gym all on my own after work and did 20min HIIT sprints then a really hard legs session (that I'm still suffering from now) That was it, something switched in my brain and I was back in the zone 100%! 

Monday - Day one of the Female Fitness Bible - Arms!

I set my alarm early and got my ass to the gym BEFORE work (which I don't think I've ever done if I'm not on a late) and smashed those arms all on my own again.. My fear of weight training on my own blown out of the water. 

Pre-Workout - Banana

Breakfast/Post-workout - JuicePlus vanilla complete with frozen berries.

Mid-Morning - Carrots and Hummus.

Lunch - JuicePlus chocolate complete with peanut butter.

Afternoon - Carrots and Hummus.

Dinner - Peri Peri Chicken, Wholegrain Rice and Steamed Veg. 

Tuesday - Day Two of The Female Fitness Bible - Chest!

My diets been appalling today, in the sense that I've no where near eaten enough food as I've been out all day (excuses again) so I've written myself out a 14 day meal plan. 5 high protein, low carb meals a day and if successful I shall type up onto a spreadsheet and share with you lovelies.

So again no more excuses, big food shop done and every things meal prepped ready for tomorrow. I'm 100% serious now! 

I have been lucky today though in the fact that when I went to the gym and was warming up on the treadmill with a few HIIT sprints (my faves) one of the PT's came over for a chat. I told him about The Female Fitness Bible we've launched and that I'm training chest today but is there any way I can do bench press without going in the downstairs gym (that place scares me its just a bulked up mans territory, that no amateur female should enter, you know the kinda place I mean) so he kindly offered to hold my hand (figure of speech) and train me in the dreaded 'mens' gym. 

Breakfast - Chocolate complete shake
Mid morning - Starbucks tub of fruit
Lunch - Bag of fruit/nuts uhhhh so bad but I was out and about trying to be healthy
Afternoon - Banana and a Chocolate complete shake post gym
Dinner - Cod, Prawns, Wholegrain rice and Steamed Veg.

Tomorrows the start of my very own '14day high protein, low carb' meal plan alongside The Female Fitness Bible to try shed some of this weight!

If you're interested in The Female Fitness Bible or any of the meal plans just drop me an email - milsatthebodyworx@outlook.com or add me on Facebook 'Heather Louise Milner' where I can send you over all the workout sheets/plans and add you to our FFB support group.

Wish me luck on the new meal plan :-p
Mils xxx

Kendal Calling

Only taken me a week to recover and write my blog post!

So we'll start with Michelle's Montage :) 

What a weekend, despite the mud and rain we had an absolute blast! 

Couldn't recommend 'boutique camping' anymore, from the moment we arrived on the car park a less than 5min walk away from the TENT. To the staff grabbing our bags for us and loaning us a wheel barrow for all Michelle's crap (full length mirror, champagne flutes, two bottles of prossecco, fairy lights.. you name it she brought it) the slightly less grim toilets than standard camping, the QUIETNESS of not having somebody pitching up next to you with their tent touching yours and the 2min walk down to the Arena instead of the long trek in the thick mud!

Pretty Boutique 'Bell Tents' 

Outfit Number 1 

Black ASOS Jersey Dress

River Island Kimono 

Primark Knee High Socks

Primark Chelsea Boot Wellies 

Topshop Head Piece

Topshop Necklace 

New Look Fringed Bag

Outfit Number 2

Glamorous Pink Cardigan

Glamorous Green Dress

Hunter Wellingtons 

Topshop Flower Headband

New Look Fringed Bag

Primark Waterproof Poncho 

Outfit Number 3

Primark Black Rain Mac

Missguided Denim Dress

Topshop Necklace

Primark High Socks

Primark Chelsea Boot Wellies 

Topshop Butterfly Transfer

How pretty are these Feathers in my hair! Three real feathers bonded in with a hair bond, apparently lasting 5-6months (we'll see!)

I know this is nothing to do with health or fitness (in fact the complete opposite) but hey'ho I'll be blogging about the launch of the new 'female fitness bible' all this week !!

Have a fantastic festival season guys!

Mils xxx

Busy Busy Mils.

Rule #1 I clearly need to do these posts more often!

5 Day Summary :)

Friday 25th July

 So I went into work on my day off for just one hour to do a bridesmaids makeup, just call me THE kindest beauty therapist in the North West ;) well it was more of a reason to MAKE me go to the gym cause I'd already be there and that is exactly what I did 20min HIIT sprints which made me absolutely sweat buckets before heading off to the Trafford Centre.

Obviously I AM sweating buckets in that first photo... and my Snap Chat friends clearly love the sweaty selfies I post haha.  

I then trotted of in the extreme heat and traffic to finally met up with the other half of my brain (the brunette side) and the woman who inspires me most in the world Christine (cheeeeese :D) 

The absolute superstar brought me the most beautiful (belated, we're busy ladies you know) birthday present :D a Pandora bracelet with a sparkly pineapple (obviously i'm a juicy JP lady) arghhhh I absolutely love it :D so so beautiful.

Oh yes and standard we had to have cocktails, this ISN'T part of the summer slim down programme. Although mine was an apple martini, slightly healthier, no?

I got my first bits for Kendal Calling from Topshop too :D

Breakfast :- Juice Plus Shake with Frozen Berries 

Post Workout :- Plain JP Shake

Cheat :- Urmmm cocktails?

Late Lunch :- Chicken and Rice at Tampopo (in the Trafford Centre)

Evening Snack :- Ryvita and Cottage Cheese

Rice dish at Tampopo I could of fed a whole family with

Saturday 26th July

I was a good girl this week and stayed in after work watching ILLAMASQUA makeup tutorials after seeing Christine's AMAZING transformation by 'Mitchell' in Selfridges. WOW.

I tried out the look with my own makeup and looking at doing a makeup post very very soon when I get the time :)

Foundation :- Medium Tan, Bare Minerals

Highlighter :- Stroke of Light, Bare Minerals

Bronzer :- Warmth, Bare Minerals

Brows :- Foxy, HD Brows

Blush :- Unknown, Giorgio Armani 

Lipstick :- Unknown, Tom Ford.

Eyeliner and Mascara :- Unknown treats from GLOSSY BOX UK.

(I'll get exact colours for when I do a step by step to highlighting and contouring)

Breakfast :- Vanilla complete, rice milk and coffee

Mid Morning :- Carrot Sticks and Hummus 

Lunch :- Chocolate complete, rice milk and peanut butter

Dinner :- Went out for a meal with Grandad to Lytham, they'd ran out of chicken salads and chicken, veg and sweet potato?! Hmm ok.. So was slightly naughty and had a chicken burger with salad instead of chips (it was an attempt at being healthy haha)

Sunday 27th July

Well this day just went to complete and utter pot, I'll admit it.

I was a moody hormonal wreck that wanted to kill everyone. Say No More.

On the plus side though, at work we created twinkle toes. Layering actual glitter between layers of clear gel. The results where BEAUTIFUL so anybody wanting sparkly twinkle toes for their holidays. Make sure you get in touch :)

Tuesday 29th July

FESTIVAL SHOPPING

I think the easiest way to do this is for me to write a 'what i've packed' post then do a 'what i wore' post when i get back ;) 

Toiletries 

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Babywipes and Facewipes (cleansing and toning just doesn't work at a festival unfortunately, i did try last year)
• Deodorant
• Dry Shampoo
• False Lashes ;-)
• Allergy Relief
• Tissues
• Headache Tablets
• Makeup Bag 

Food and Alcohol (this is in no shape or form healthy but 100% necessary)

• Strongbow Pear Cider 
• Mixed Fruit Cider
• Red Bull
• Vodka 
• WATER, WATER, WATER 
• Pot Noodles
• Crisps
• Breakfast Bars
• Sweeties, Teehee. 
• Instant Cappuccino Cups

Clothes and Accessories

• WARM pyjamas
• Bed socks
• Pretty Socks
• x3 Dresses
• x3 Cardigans/Kimonos 
• Underwear
• Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings
• Flower Halos
• Wellies
• Jelly Shoes
• Rain Mac
• Cheap Sunglasses   

Who would of thought it? I caved and got some Jellies. 

For the first time EVER I'm organised and packed early :D

Sneaky Peak of my 3 festival outfits ;) x

Breakfast :- Chocolate complete with Rice Milk, Slice of wholegrain toast with peanut butter and banana :) 

Lunch :- Chicken Tika Skewers with Sweet Potato wedges at Moka in Preston (why didn't i take a photo of this?)

Dinner :- Chocolate complete with rice milk and banana. 

So that's it for today, I shall be back next Monday, bloated, hungover and full of festival updates!

Have a fabulous week :)

Mils xxx

Zoo, Slim Downs, Bootcamps and Vogue - 3 Day Summary

So much to say since my last post 3days ago I don't know where to start !!

I am absolutely overwhelmed by how many views I've had. 343 on my last post, thats amazing! I honestly thought I'd get about 3 but thought oh well it will keep me motivated and hopefully inspire just one of those 3 people overtime. And already I've had a beautiful message off someone saying it's inspired them and also a lot of interest on the summer slim down too :D KEEP IT COMING !! 

Chuffed to bits :D

So Tuesday was ZOO DAY! The exact programme didn't go to plan as I was out and about but.. still managed to remain clean and lean ;-)

Breakfast :- (pre workout) a banana - don't want anything to heavy before the gym but still need that boost.

TOTAL BODY TONE (bodypump) 60mins - ouch!

Post workout :- Dark chocolate Almond milk with vanilla complete 

Lunch/Snack :- Fruit with greek yogurt and granola

THE ZOO - without an ice cream ;-) just lots and lots of water in the sunshine!

We went to the DeVere Herons Reach for something to eat as I used to work there a few years back and it has a beautiful golf course to look over whilst dining in the sunshine :)

Dinner :- Chicken Caesar Salad WITHOUT the caesar dressing. Balsamic Vinegar to dress instead ;) 

Snapchat summary of Tuesday ;-p

Wednesday was a bog standard normal working day, I was meant to go to the gym after work but with the insane DOMS from Tuesdays body pump some how I kinda skipped that one ;)

Breakfast :- Frozen Fruit, Water and Vanilla complete.

Mid Morning :- Carrot Sticks and hummus.

Lunch :- Rice Milk, Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Complete.

Afternoon :- Cashew Nuts

Dinner :- Steak Salad (yum)

I did however get a cool new toy though. A BRITA filter water bottle. Pretty straight forward really, you fill the bottle up with tap water and theres a filter that goes in the top to filter the water you're drinking. Best thing is the tops wide enough to add fruit and ice in too! 

Fruit Smoothie, Steak Salad and BRITA filter bottle :)

Thursday BOOTCAMP DAY! 

Ugh, as I've mentioned before I'm a full time beauty therapist for a hotel chain and thats how I'm studying my fitness NVQ through the leisure club there. Anyways they're launching a summer bootcamp for members and none members and today was 'staff day' a chance for us all to sweat our guts out in work so we know what it's all about. 

It was brilliant! Despite it being about 27degrees and being on the front lawn of the hotel so everyone on the A6 going past could have a right good look at us, it was really good fun. There was different circuits set out which you had to do a solid minute on, then you got 30sec rest to run to the next station then 1minute again. Kinda like HIIT! I'd definitely recommend taking part if thats your kinda thing, theres 3 classes a week over 6 weeks and I'm hoping I can work my shifts around attending a few :D

Associate Boot Camp

Breakfast :- Almond milk, Banana, Frozen Mango, Vanilla Complete! (omg, just call it ice cream)

BOOTCAMP

Lunch (post workout) :- Rice Milk, Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Complete. (standard fave)

Afternoon :- Cashew Nuts 

Dinner :- Quorn chicken salad with feta :) 

Quorn Salad, Green tea in the Garden, Breakfast Smoothie!

And FINALLY in other news! 

My amazing (not so little) cousin Kara Milner has only bloomin' been published in VOGUE Italia! 

I know Nana will be absolutely beaming in pride knowing that one of her little angels is featured in Vogue! What an amazing achievement at just 14 years old. I just wish to the stars and back Nana was here cause I know for a fact she'd be printing it off and showing every single person she met! Better still I bet she'd get in framed along with your amazing art workout! You are a very talented lady Miss Kara Milner! 

And the beauty side of me is all about GLITZ this week! I've got 'tangerine dream' gels on my fingers  alongside 'wedding band' on my ring finger to add a little bit of sparkle.

Then on this FABULOUS client who's a Bridesmaid this weekend, a french manicure but with 'wedding band' sparkle instead of white on the tips. Looks amazing, I can't to have that sparkle french myself! 

And I think thats just about enough jabbering on to cover the past 3days, any enquires on the summer slim down don't hesitate to contact me :)

Mils xxx

Summer Slim Down.

So then, my first blog post. I know what I want to say but don't know how to start it off, maybe I need to start actually reading others blogs to get the gist of this malarky! *doh*

** HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO ME **

It was one year Saturday (19.07.14) I've been in this 'fad' business, doing this 'fad' diet. 

Absolutely loving proving everyone wrong, learning everyday, growing as a person and meeting some of the most positive, uplifting, kind hearted people I've ever know. Heres to the next year in the business, lets make it as National Marketing Director :D !! 

And I'll admit it I've been an absolute pig this weekend, went out on Saturday night drank my weight in Vodka, ate my weight in junk food, then went home for 4:30am, only to get woken up by Ell getting in at 6:30am then up at 8am for work. STANDARD! 

So you guessed it my body feels like crap today, operation slim down is in full commence! 

Day One on the Summer Slim down programme 

I started the 7 day summer slim down challenge today. Taken my weight and measurements and not going to check them until next monday ;) wish me luck! 

Meal One - Juice Plus vanilla complete shake, mixed frozen berries and water.

Mid-Morning - Carrot Sticks and hummus.

Lunch - Juice Plus chocolate complete shake, banana and peanut butter. (njom fave)

Went for a short 20min jog after work.

Tea - Chicken and Stir Fry Veg in a peri peri seasoning.

Supper - Greek Yogurt with Strawberries (my evening sweet tooth is terrible) 

Who's going to join me on the 7day summer slim down challenge ??

Email me at milsatthebodyworx@outlook.com for the programme or add me on Facebook at Heather Louise Milner 

Let's do this together #teamworkmakesthedreamwork 

Mils xxx