Forget detox its all about the teatox

We are always on the look out for new weight loss trends and i have no doubt that this is going to be a very big one. Especially among us Irish folk, who love a good cuppa tea. They call it the teatox for weight loss, a product brought to you by Bootea Uk. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to try out their 14 day teatox. The 14 day teatox includes two packets, one day time teatox and one night time teatox. I found it really easy to follow the instructions

- One Day time tea, every morning 
  pour hot water over the bootea daytime teabag leave to 
  infuse for about 5 minutes and sip away

- Every second evening have one bedtime cleanse tea
  Follow same instructions as above to make


So why should i take Bootea ??

- Natural weight loss aid 
- Reduce bloating
- Reduce fluid retention 
- Cleanse & detox the digestive system
- Regulate blood sugars 
- Increased metabolism 
- Improve skin health
- Assisting you in reaching your weight loss goals 
- Help you sleep

Is Bootea a natural product and does Bikinibrawn recommend it ? 

Bikinibrawn highly recommends Bootea. We genuinely noticed a difference after the 14 day teatox. Personally i found it aided digestion most of all and reduced bloating.
We think this is an amazing product that people should add into their healthy diet plan. If you check out the Bootea Twitter page you will be blown away by the results people are getting with the product. Obviously i am on a very strict diet already, but again i found it really helped with digestion. Which is crucial for weight loss and also helps with energy.

Bootea is made of 100% natural ingredients including

Chinese Oolong tea, 
Maté leaves 
Ginger root 
Fennel seeds
Lemongrass
Dandelion leaf
Ginseng root
Gotu Kola leaves
Nettle leaves

Senna leaves
Peppermint leaves
Fenugreek seeds
Liquorice root
Burdock root
Hawthorn leaves
Valerian root
Psyllium seeds.



Interested in buying Bootea press the link below !
For the 14 day teatox you are looking at £19.99.
They also sell separate day time and night time 
packets, as well as a 28 day teatox, for those who 
really love the product 

Buy bootea 14 day teatox


Are you interested in Bootea, leave a comment below and tell us why ?

Kelly D xx

Shock Absorber

We never think of why we actually wear sports bra's, well in my case anyway i don't. I am usually more concerned about the colour and the brand rather than its major purpose. It really is something we don't take into consideration enough, whether your an A cup to an F cup. 44% of women who exercise regularly do not wear sports bra's, which i think is mind blowing. We are so aware of safety and support when it comes to our footwear and also about looking after our back.
Is it time we started looking after our lady lumps ?

Here are reason why you should be wearing high quality sports bra's !

1) Support.
It is important to have support, whether your running or hitting the gym. It is also crucial to make sure your sports bra is a perfect fit just like a standard bra. Having the extra support can add extra comfort and also help flatten the size of larger breasts , which can be hugely beneficial when it comes to physical activity.

2) So the puppies don't bounce.
As funny as it sounds it really is a reality. There is nothing more uncomfortable and nothing more unattractive then uncontrollable bouncing boobies. You will also find yourself distracting a lot of other people in the meantime. Breasts can move up to 14cm during exercise, those with A cups can even expect theirs to bounce up to 14mm. 

3) It can damage you're body
Yes going free and loose can lead to long term breast damage. that also applies to those with smaller cup sizes. You can still damage you're breasts, even if you have not experienced pain or discomfort. So be responsible

4) Keep us cool 
Most high quality sports bra's are made with soft cotton, breathable materials. Meaning keeping you cool and also limiting sweat around the breast area, which can be very annoying and uncomfortable. 

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So where do we look for high quality, scientifically proven sports bra's, that are also stylish. A really great range that i highly recommend is the Shock Absorber sports bra. A really great range, which suits all needs and sports. The shock absorber sports bra has been proven to reduce breast movement by up to 78%.  The material is also made with a quick dry material which regulates the bodies temperature, making it much easier and more comfortable to workout .The shock absorber also promises to keep you dry, fresh and airy during your training , which i can guarantee.  Just like any high quality every day bra, the more you spend the better the quality and of course the more durable. You are looking at between 40 euro - 50 euro for your very own shock absorber bra. The best news is that they are now widely available in Irish stores, including Debenhams, Arnotts, Lifestyle sports, Elverys and Littlwoods. 

Rocking my Shock Absorber and showing off all my booty work haha

For more information on the Shock Absorber range, check out the website here http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/en/

Kelly's Tomatoe & ginger meatballs

Eating healthy can become very monotonous and boring. I myself fall into the trap of cooking from convenience, usually leading to me eating nothing but chicken, sweet potatoe and broccoli. Let's be fair, its hardly exciting. The reality is that there are so many Delicious recipes available to cook that will still fit into your clean diet. with just a little bit of effort and very little time you can create a flavorsome dish, that you will be proud of. My turkey meatballs in a ginger & tomatoe sauce is just that, a healthy dish that i am proud of. 

Ingredients :

Meatballs :
400g Turkey mince 
1 Onion / spring onion
1 clove of garlic 
handful porridge oats 
2 egg whites 

Sauce :
1 knob fresh ginger 
4 cloves garlic ( depending on love of garlic)
fresh thyme
1 stick celery
400g/ variety of tomatoes
300g water 

Sides of choice :
Brown rice / lettuce / cous cous / veg 

                                 Sauce 

           Chop vegetables ie onion, garlic & celery.
             Finely chop everything or alternatively blend

Either use a non stick pot or add a tiny spoon of olive oil to pan. Caramelize the onions, celery and garlic. Do not allow to burn 

Here are the three varieties of tomatoes i included. I actually only used half of these, so plan on making a tomoatoe soup from the remaining tomatoes. 

Chop tomatoes 

Add the tomatoes to the pot and allow to cook for 10 minutes on a low heat, tomatoes become soft. 

Add your fresh thyme and water to the mixture as well as the ginger ( I always grate ginger as i think it releases the flavour better ) 

Allow to stew and reduce for 40 minutes on a low heat 

Turkey Meatballs 

Chop your garlic and onions again for the turkey mixture. Feel free to add more ginger if you are partial, not necessary. Combine the turkey mine, onions and garlic together. The mice tends to be very stringy in the pack so its necessary to break up with a fork or spoon.

Add a handful of porridge oats and the egg whites to the mixture, this helps bond the ingredients together. Again mix the remaining items together until theres an even distribution of everything in the mince.   

                   The mixture makes a total of 12 medium sized meatballs, they actually look quite small in the photo but were actually quite big. I usually roll the balls out using my hands , as its easiest. 

    The meatballs cook very quickly , 10 minutes max at 160 * allow them to just brown all over and then to finish cooking in the sauce. 

    Combine the sauce and meatablls and cook for a further 25 minutes in the oven. 

                                 And enjoy 

Snookie looks incredible

We all know snookie from her outrageous antics on MTV's hit reality show 'Jersey shore'. 

The infectious character always found herself in drunken arguments and situations, which we all remember her for. We don't however remember her for her healthy food choices or grueling workouts, but it turns out the star has made that transition. After the birth of her son, she decided to get back into shape, loosing an amazing 3 stone. As you can see from the photographs snookie looks beyond amazing. After 11 hard motnhs of working out five days a week the star is thrilled to be down to 96 pounds , especially of the fact she is only 4'9 in height. She included weight training, cardio sessions, zumba and plyometrics as well as a clean diet of protein and vegetables. The star also admitted a lot of her weight was down to alcohol consumption, which she now cuts out. Snookie has really turned her life around and feels better than ever. She also wants to set a good example to her son by living a fit and healthy life. Her current goal is to gain more muscle and sustain her new healthy body.
A huge congratulations from Bikinibrawn to snookie on her brand new body and we hope she continues to promote living a healthy lifestyle.

   Whats your verdict on snookie's new body ? 

The arnold classic Bikinibrawn predictions

We are very excited to be kicking off 2014 competition season with the Arnold classic. With only eight days left until the competition, we are getting fairly pumped up about the show. 2013 was an exciting year for the Bikini category , India Paulino from Florida grabbing herself the gold at last years Arnold and our girl Nathalia Melo walking away with second. After a disappointing result at the Olympia, we have no doubt Nathalia is going to be bringing a serious package to the first of this years competitions. The question is will new face Ashley Kaltwasser swoop in for gold yet again. Miss Kaltwasser has had a seriously successful 2013, winning either first or second place in all her shows. We will be doing a live commentary throughout the show, we hope you will get involved on our social media pages and share your opinions.

Check out our predictions :

First place Ashley Kaltwasser

Second place : Nathalia Melo 

Third place : India Paulino 

What are your predictions, leave a comment below ??

Adidas & Topshop join forces for spring/summer 2014

We are thrilled to hear sports style is making its way into the highstreet, with a collaboration between sportswear giants Adidas and topshop. The collection is set to have twenty stunning pieces, bringing both style and functionality together for a really cool overall look. You can expect slim fitting leggings, vest tops, and trainers in a variety of colours and patterns. The collection will still have a classic topshop look, staying feminine and on trend. You don't need to be a fitness freak to wear this range, pieces that can easily be worn and worked into your everyday style. Topshops creative director describes the collection as a feminine take on sportswear which can be worn for both fashion and performance. Unfortunately we have to wait until march to get our hands on the pieces.  

My Brand new online Chat show 'Post workout'

I have been very busy behind the seasons working on some new projects for Bikinibrawn, one of them being my brand new online chat show 'Post Workout'. Which i am very excited to announce the first episode will be launched in the next two weeks. The fitness scene in Ireland is growing at a rapid speed, with more men and women making fitness & health a part of their everyday lifestyles. Lifting weights and eating protein seems to be getting less daunting and everyone is joining the strong vs skinny club, which is amazing. Postwokout is a show that aims to do exactly that, making fitness, training and diets more normal, less scary and more achievable. The Collaboration between Bikinibrawn and Irishmuscle will see us meeting some very exciting individuals in the fitness industry, and chatting to them like never seen before. Our first guest International Bikini queen Nathalia Melo chats to us ahead of the Arnold classic which takes place in less than three weeks. This is a must watch for fitness nuts !

Check out the trailer on the Bikinibrawn social media pages ie Facebook & Twitter 

Are you guys excited because we are ?

Kelly D