The Walk Off

Get perfect pins: It's a walk in the park

One of the very best ways to slim your thighs and improve your general health and well-being is to get out and walk — briskly and regularly.

It doesn’t sound innovative, but did you know that with the right pace and route, walking can burn off more than 300 calories an hour? 

And when you use the correct technique, walking regularly really can tone bottom and thigh muscles incredibly quickly.

To get the dramatic results that the Thin Thighs In 30 Days programme promises, you need to walk one to three miles, six days a week — follow the weekly walking ‘prescriptions’ in the 4-Week Fitness Plan box.

You also need to perform the simple — but hugely effective — Work Off exercise routine after each walk.

Walk off wobbly thighs

• Decide on the routes you are going to walk. You need to map out a selection of 1½, 2, 2½ and 3-mile courses. To quickly work out suitable routes, go to mapmywalk.com. Key in your proposed walk on a map of your local area and the site will calculate the distance for you. 
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• Alternatively, first drive or walk around your proposed route and use your car’s mileometer, or — if you’re on foot — a pedometer to measure distance. Include hills and inclines in your workout when you can for their extra fitness and toning benefits.
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• Set aside at least 45 minutes (ideally an hour) every day for your Walk Off, but do remember you must include a rest day each week (I recommend Mondays). You can walk to work, pop out at lunchtime for a brisk stroll — whatever suits. Walking on a treadmill counts, too.
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• Always walk in a pair of good-quality walking or running shoes that leave plenty of room for your toes.
• Walk at the pace that is right for you. If you’re already pretty fit, alternate jogging and walking to boost your routine.
• Stretch your muscles thoroughly before and after exercising.
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Quicken your pace

LUMPS AND BUMPS

70 per cent of cellulite is caused by lifestyle; 30 per cent is genetic

Posture is important. Keep your shoulders back and your chin held high — look straight ahead.
Walk naturally, but faster than you typically do, allowing your arms to swing. 

This is not a casual amble around the shops, so step up your pace several notches. Lengthening your stride will tone your inner and outer thighs more efficiently.

If your legs become stiff during your walk or you become short of breath, slow down.

If you become dizzy, stop immediately and regain your equilibrium. If you haven’t exercised in a while, you may struggle at first, but don’t give up. 

Just take things steady until you build up enough strength and stamina to up your pace a little.

STEP TWO: THE WORK OFF

1. THIGH RAISE: Lying face down, raise your legs —from just above your knees — so your feet are a
few inches off the ground (above top). Bend your knees, keeping them off the ground, and hold that position (above bottom). Start with five seconds and gradually work up to 15 seconds. Slowly unbend your knees and, with control, lower your straight legs to the ground, then repeat

2. BYE BYE TO YOUR INNER THIGHS: Sit on the floor with your back straight, knees bent and legs wide apart.
Place your left arm directly over your left knee, using your right hand to support yourself by your hip (pictured left). While sitting straight, move your right foot to your left hand and hold for five seconds to start. Begin with five reps, then repeat on the other side

3. KICK-KICK: Sit straight, on the floor, with your right knee bent and left leg straight out (above, top). Lift up your left leg so that your foot is at least 6in off the ground (above, bottom). Hold for five seconds to start, then, with control, lower leg. Repeat on the other side

4. PONY KICK: Get down on your elbows and knees (above, top). Keeping your back flat, slowly raise your left thigh to about 45 degrees, with your knee bent and pointing your heel up to the ceiling (above, bottom). Hold for
five seconds. Lower leg and repeat five times or more — before repeating exercise and same number of repetitions with your right leg

5. BALLET THIGH: Holding on to a railing or the back of a chair, stand with both feet facing forward. With your chin up, move your right leg back with the toe touching the floor (left). Then raise your right leg back at an angle (not straight back) — lead with your heel, until your heel is 12in off the ground (right). Hold for five seconds, then lower leg and repeat. Start with five repetitions and work up to 20 or more. Repeat on the other side

6. THIGH CHAIR: Stand about a foot away from a wall with your feet straight ahead. Slide your body down the wall, until you are sitting with your thighs perpendicular to the surface (pictured). Hold this position for between 30 seconds and two minutes

Full article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1347777/How-rid-cellulite-Thin-thighs-30-days-exercise-tips.html

White

I remember when we were asked about our hobby back in secondary school, I would write about collecting stamps, coins and figurines. As the years go by, I realised what my true hobby is: collecting dresses and heels.

I am sure most of us ladies love pretty dresses and heels(I said most because some of my close friends genuinely are not interested in them!). While some only look for them when they have an occasion to attend, I spend my free time looking at dresses and shoes. This habit of mine was developed over the years. 

Blessed with a weird body proportion, I find it extremely hard to find dresses which flatters my body. Whenever there was an event and I was required to attend in a dress, I found myself desperately buying a dress which is not amazing just so that I have something to wear.

Five years from then, now, I have a lot of dresses hanging nicely in my wardrobe. So many that I forgot that I actually own some of them! 

This post marks the beginning of my attempt to arrange my dresses so that I know what I have in my wardrobe. In the midst of doing that, I've decided to invite you to have a glimpse of my wardrobe. 

Short satin dress with black satin heels.

Bought for Valentine's Day a few years ago , I found myself wearing this dress quite often despite my 'dresses should be worn only once' concept. I love pairing this dress with the black satin heels which has a gorgeous bow at the back.

A simple but significant touch to a plain black heel.

Next is a long dress which I'm thinking of wearing for my coming birthday! Here's a problem I'm facing: I don't know what I should pair this dress with. It's so long you can't really see what shoes I'm wearing. I wouldn't actually wear a pair of heels with it because the pain I have to endure isn't worth it(since no one can see it). On the other hand, a pair of slippers will absolutely kill the dress. Think of pairing sandals with a suit. The best I can come up with is a pair of mid-high gladiator heels.

A long dress with the right cutting should make you look taller ;)

Coming up is a white Karen Millen dress which I absolutely adore.

When I first saw it(when it was selling at full price), I wasn't really feeling the bow at the bottom at the dress. I guess fate brought us together when I saw it again after a few months. Not to mention, the timing was just right too. The dress was being sold at half price!

Pairing with different heels gives different look.

This is a dress I've forgotten about. I'm not really a fan of it and I swear it looked better on Ebay!

Paired it with a pair of leopard-print heels to spice up the look!

My favourite Lanvin for H&M leopard-print heels.

Last but not least, a dress I bought for it's quality and cut. Every part of the dress is lovely, the sleeves, the top,and the pencil skirt at the bottom. But when you put them together in a dress, it becomes this.

I might be altering it, making it shorter to start with.

To end this post, I shall leave you with my favourite pair of heels ;) Do leave comments if you have any fashion tips to share about improving my style!

My journey

In the midst of finding myself, I've decided to start this blog. I figure since I usually do quite a bit of research on things which interest me, I should compile them and hopefully those who happen to come across this blog will find it of use.

I will not limit the things I'll be blogging about, as I would like to keep an open mind and explore new things.