health and fitness… Archive
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Staying Motivated….
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsExercise can be a bore. Let’s be honest, although we LOVE the results and never regret a workout…. sometimes you need that extra push. For some, that push can be the thought of your wedding dress. The thought of THE dress and the dream of not having to wear Spanx on your wedding day can be enough to keep you hitting the gym. But some people (me) need a little bit more. Cue my sponsored run. My weekly running programme is... -
Gym Junkie…
Posted on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsI never thought this would happen, but I love the gym! I joined recently in an attempt to keep up with bridal bootcamp and so I could train a bit more for my 10k run and I’m really enjoying it! Ipod cranked up (my fave at the moment, being The Saturdays) I can run and run! I hope this lasts! healthy -
Bridal Beauty Part One…
Posted on February 6, 2013 | No CommentsOn you Big Day you want to be the very best version of you. This might come easily for some….. but for me it’s starting now for an October wedding. My starting point, the 30 Day Shred. I am on day 4 at the moment and so far so good! It’s tough, but hey, killer abs were never going to be easy…. So healthy eating and exercise is my starting point and I hope to keep this up up to and... -
Green Smoothies: The Verdict…
Posted on January 20, 2013 | No CommentsSo to kick start the new year, myself and Joao (my H2B) took part in the Green Smoothie Challenge. One week with a different Green Smoothie every day. It’s a great way to get your new year’s resolution of being healthy started and makes a very nutritional breakfast. To keep the boredom away… we tried out a few recipes. Although they were all pretty tasty we did have our favourites. The spinach in the smoothies is well hidden and if it wasn’t... -
Ayesha’s Challenge: The Verdict…
Posted on January 14, 2013 | No CommentsYes I can! I have successfully completed my new years challenge (yippee) and have lived to tell the tale. For those of you that missed the original Ayesha’s Challenge post {and therefore have no idea what I am going on about} you can read it here. I feel I should start by telling you that I usually do not do cardio at the gym unless participating in a class {which is not very often these day}. I find it boring... -
Keeping That Resolution…
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsAnyone else slightly slacking on their new year’s resolution already? Apparently today is the day, most people give them up! Well fear not! We have some top tips here for those of you that need a little bit of extra help, from the lovely Tim at Into That Dress. 3 Ways to Stick to Your New Years Fitness Resolution Do you find yourself making the same new years resolutions every year? Particularly the one about losing weight and getting in... -
Red Lip Love…
Posted on January 7, 2013 | No CommentsI am loving red lipstick at the moment, I got a lovely new one for Christmas {thank you Santa!} and I am currently only wearing clothes that go with it! It got me thinking about red lips for a wedding day look, which I know is often thought of as a little dramatic. So many brides want a “natural” look for their big day but red lips, when done right, look fantastic. Keep your eyes a nice neutral shade {gold, beige, light silver}, give... -
Laura’s Challenge…
Posted on January 5, 2013 | No CommentsOk so who over indulged at Christmas? (me!) Who scoffed far too many mince pies? (me!) And who has eaten all of their Christmas chocolates already? (ooh me again!) So it is time to get serious! My wedding is 2013 and I want to feel confident in my dress and not worry about my weight in the lead up. So it starts now….. I have started running again and I am going for a green smoothie challenge. 7 days of... -
Ayesha’s Challenge…
Posted on January 4, 2013 | No CommentsI thought I would start today’s post with some motivational words from {my favourite sports brand} Nike. “Yesterday you said tomorrow”, it’s so true isn’t it?! As Laura is officially on bridal boot-camp and I need to be bikini ready for March {when I am off on my hols to Florida} we decided to start the new year with healthy challenges to “get us in the zone”. (Laura – How did you get me to agree to this again??!!) I have decided... -
Guest Post: Kettlebell Training…
Posted on October 31, 2012 | No CommentsAnother fabulous guest post from Into That Dress - I’m off to buy some kettlebells asap! We’ve found these and these which look great for beginners! L xx Having initially being used by the Russian military and Olympic team, kettlebells have now found their way into gyms all over the country. As a result, what was once a Soviet secret is now a staple of gym classes and personal training programs everywhere. So what is it about kettlebell training that makes it so effective?... -
A Guest Post: Booze Free Stag Parties…
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsWhen people think of stag parties the image that immediately springs to mind is drunken debauchery with someone stripped to their pants and tied to a pole. But surely this is getting old; don’t people want to experience something new on a stag party? The conventions of gaining a sense of camaraderie through strange activities and personalised T-shirts can still be achieved even if the idea of a booze-free stag party may seem odd to some, but experiencing something new and... -
A Hiking Honeymoon…
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsFor the last week or so I have been travelling through the National parks of the USA and Canada and seen some of the most amazing sites of my life! When I initially embarked on this trip I had envisaged hiking through the National Parks as a leisurely (and to be honest, easy) task, oh how wrong I have been! As a regular gym-goer I thought myself pretty fit, however I would compare my hiking experiences so far to 6 hours of... -
Just Keep Swimming…
Posted on September 2, 2012 | No CommentsOk so this morning I was feeling very smug! I got up at 8am on a Sunday (!) to do 40 lengths in my local pool! I like to keep fit and at the moment swimming is my fave exercise. So as we keep you up to date with the exercises we love on our health and fitness pages, we hope to inspire you to join in! Whether you’re trying to get in shape for your big day or just... -
Amado Get Fit…
Posted on August 16, 2012 | No CommentsAs Tim wrote this great post for us, we thought it only right they we test him out! So early one Sunday morning, we embarked on a training session with Into That Dress and Tim put us through our paces. Aimed at Brides to be, Into That Dress focuses on tailored exercises and motivational support to get you looking your best for your big day. Our training session took place outside and with some encouraging onlookers (and a little heckling from passers-by) we think we did great!... -
Guest Post: Celery and Cupcakes – You are what you eat…
Posted on June 13, 2012 | No CommentsHi everyone! My name is Jemma and I blog over at Celery and Cupcakes. My blog documents my journey through healthy living, fitness, beauty and fashion. At the moment I am planning my wedding and with only 5 months to go I am thinking more about how I would like to look on my big day, so I am very excited to be invited back to amadoloves to share my thoughts on this. So I have my dress and shoes... -
Guest Post: Into That Dress…
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 1 CommentGetting in Shape for Your Big Day It’s called your big day for a reason, the day you’ve dreamt about since you were a girl. It’s the day you’re guaranteed to be the star of the show, all eyes are going to be fixed firmly on you. And to say people are going to come from far and wide to see you isn’t an exaggeration as some of your guests will travel long distances to attend your wedding. Some may... -
Celery and Cupcakes…
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsKeeping Healthy for the Big Day Hi! I’m Jemma and I write a blog over at Celery and Cupcakes. Over the years I have had a bit of an odd relationship with food and have been on quite a journey, resulting in a complete transformation on the way I view food and the way that I eat. November 1st 2011 as I remember it was a beautiful autumnal day and at the time my boyfriend and I were on a... -
Skinny Runner…
Posted on April 6, 2012 | 2 CommentsWe try to keep healthy and when we have meetings at the weekend, we always (well, nearly always…) squeeze in a run or 2. We understand that it’s hard to find the time to work, exercise and have some time for yourself – but it’s all about balance. Sometimes you just need that extra push to get up and put your trainers on! This is why we feel the need to introduce you to this lady Well, this girl can run... -
Amado Goes Green…
Posted on April 4, 2012 | No CommentsWhen beginning the Amado set up, many moons ago Laura and I were downing coffee like it was going out of fashion. Coffee was our friend, it kept us going through many challenging late night work sessions and Starbucks was becoming our second home **mmmm vanilla spiced latte**. As lovely as this was, the caffeine high came to an end and we were left drained and in need of an energy boost! We had both heard great reviews about the...
