What Are My Staples? - Food

Hello all you gorgeous people!

Today I would like to give you some ideas on what I keep as my staples and that are a must have in my kitchen when I'm studying abroad.

Click Here to find out what I eat!

The next post will be about keeping under your budget when shopping for healthy groceries and alternatives! - Great for those studying abroad!

Peace out!
NiCholle x

Dry Hair?

Hello and wishing all you readers a very Merry Christmas Eve!
I've been MIA-ing for the past 2 months because I've been settling in back home and I've done quite a bit of traveling!

I will however be updating you on where I travelled and the experience (: I went to Paris, Rome and Pompeii this trip for christmas, and I noticed that the cold has made my hair really dry and dull. I found a remedy to help battle dry hair and thought I'd share with you all!


here it goes!

• Using avocado as a deep treatment! 

Avocados are rich in vitamins, minerals and natural oils (Refer to my old post about avocados) hence why they make great treatments for the hair.

Tips:

1. By using a food processor or blender, mix one ripe avocado and 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil and one teaspoon of organic honey. 
2. Apply it to your dry hair (it works better with dry hair as it absorbs faster and more effectively), cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it for 20-30minutes. 
3. Wash with warm water thoroughly and proceed to shampoo your hair. 

• Beer! (Yup you heard it right!) 

If you like to consume beer on a weekly basis then this trick would be no problem for you!
Our hair has damage cuticles that makes your hair look dull, dry and pretty flat when it comes to cold weather (specifically during winter time).

Beer contains proteins that would allow it to fill any space between the damaged area.

Grab one bottle/can of beer and pour it on your roots to your ends and let it sit for a minute to two, rinse with cold water, you may shampoo your hair if you wish, but it is not necessary.

Although this trick works by pouring onto your hair, however drinking beer would not do the trick unfortunately!



I hope this helped you! Merry Christmas! I'll see you in 2 days time with a new post!

xox Nicholle. 

Getting Rid Of Acne

Hi all you beautiful ones! 

It's been awhile, but it's finally fall here! Since summer is around the corner, I thought I'd share with you some of my beauty tips to keep my skin at bay for that beautiful summer glow!

1) SUNSCREEN! 

Majority won't know that sunscreen can actually help your skin feel and look younger. Around 90% of wrinkles are caused by sun exposure. Even if you're heading out for a minute or two, it is recommended to wear sunscreen at all times even at home!

UVA and UVB can penetrate through your skin even though you are at home, as long as there are windows, you can be affected.
Try using a sunscreen with at least sf 30 to keep your skin at bay.

2) Drop them dairy! 

Dairy is mainly the reason at why most people would break out, even though if you purchase organic milk, it still contains hormones which can clog your pores and oil glandes which leads to acne!

3) Exfoliate! 

You know those sponges with the harsher surface? yeah, they are your best friend!
Exfoliating your skin once a week can remove any dead skin cells and unclog your pores which helps your skin breathe and rejuvenate. Your pores appear larger when they are filled with junks (dirt, oil...)

4) DO NOT skip your moisturiser 

I've heard quite a few people tell me that they skip moisturisers during summer time, but the fact is you have to use your moisturiser regardless of the season. It is to keep your skin moist and soft like a baby's butt
Most creams and lotions contain key ingredients that can create a protective barrier for the skin.

5) Use your retinol! 

I've been using retinol and my skin have improved drastically. It helps with skin cell turnover and boost your collagen production to keep skin youthful and firm.
Retinol has great anti-inflammatory effect which is good for treating acne and wrinkles!



Well those are my 5 tips for today! I hope you've been enjoying reading my post but don't forget to click on the right tab on the side to find out more about my skincare routine and tons of other beauty secrets!

Follow me for more updates!:
Instagram- @zzoeyla
Facebook.com/nicholle.zoe
Twitter: @nichollezoe
Snapchat: @nichollezoe

Till next time x 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Brightening and Tightening Mask

Hello gorgeous people! 

Today I want to blog about a mask that will help tighten and brighten your mask without any expensive ingredients! All you need is ONE ingredient! 

That is EGG WHITES! 

Yup, you did not read that wrongly! It is indeed Egg Whites! The secret to youthful skin. 

It has been proven that egg white proteins helps maintains the elasticity of the skin and one egg contains around 69 different proteins. 

Not only that but it helps with reducing fine lines and give temporary relief to the ones that are deeper in the skin. 

How to use? 

Firstly, crack an egg and separate it from the yolk. Beat the whites till they are foamy, then place the egg whites on to the skin and leave for about 15 minutes then rinse with warm water. 

You'll feel as if you have baby smooth skin! 

Why use egg whites? 

- They are naturally  high in collagen and vitamin A which is essential for the renewal of tissues on the skin to help treat scars and burns. Many's the case that it helps get rid of problems for example: Rosacea, large pores, acne, rashes and even hyper pigmentation. 

What are you waiting for !! Get cracking :) 

follow me on social medias to keep up with my daily food: 

Instagram: @zzoeyla

Snapchat: @Nichollezoe 

Twitter: @Nichollezoe 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

What Do I Eat and Why?

Hello all you beautiful readers! As promised, I did make a video that is practically way overdue but nonetheless here it is!!


I really hope you enjoy the video and if there are any questions, feel free to contact me or post it at the comment section down below!

Head over to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfn1PiRvZDU&feature=youtu.be to watch it in HD and full video!

Hope you enjoy this post!! 

Follow me on social medias to keep up with my daily food: 

Instagram: @zzoeyla

Snapchat: @Nichollezoe 

Twitter: @Nichollezoe 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Workouts Part 2!

Hello!

It definitely has been more than a month since the last post, as I was travelling quite frequently and the lack of internet has allowed me to procrastinate and therefore, lead me to being lazy. As of today, I shall post more frequently as I only have 2 days of going to uni (excluding work).

During these 2 months, like I said I've been frequently travelling around the globe and exploring new cultures and cuisines. However, as a person who appreciates healthy eating, I've managed to keep in shape whilst feasting on good food from restaurants and hawker stalls.
I tend to do a series of workout when I'm back in my hotel, that last for about 7-8 mins.

These workouts will strengthen your entire body, leaving you feeling sore even if it's only for 7-8mins. I've complied all the workouts videos that my boyfriend has recorded for me and I've been experimenting with new workouts for home too!

*It shall be recorded very soon!*

First workout: Boxing!

Boxing helps strengthen the core and it works the entire body, It also help with improving memory because it requires focus and balance.

Boxing 2 sets : 20 left punches, 20 right punches
3 Sets: Upper cut 25 reps.
2 sets: Hook 10 reps

Second Workout: Core!

Sit up (with 2.5kg weights- If you don't have them, try using books) 2 Sets- 20 sit ups
Bicycle Kicks (make sure core is engaged) - 2 sets- 20 each leg.

Third Workout: Legs!

Most trainers uses a glider plate but as I couldn't find any and I'm most certain that my readers would not want to spend money on a glider plate as it's pretty expensive to be honest, So i've used a towel!

Use a towel and play on the ball on your feet, then follow as shown above! To create more friction, wet the towel just a slight bit & YOU CAN CLEAN YOUR FLOOR TOO!!! WIN WIN SITUATION!

DO this work out for a continuous 1min, rest 30 secs, 1 min (x2)

Fourth Workout: Arms!

For beginners, place your knees on the ground and lift your legs. Only your knees should touch the ground and position yourself according. If your abs are not hurting, then lower your butt a little more. Your abs and core should feel the most sore after it.

Beginner push ups (increase reps everyday)- Start off with 5, then 10, 15, 20.
Advanced push ups- 30 push ups, 30 sec rest, 10 push ups more.


I hope this post will help some of you to incorporate more workouts in your daily life! AS shown above, you don't even need to get out from the comfort of your own home! I have more workouts videos for home and for outside as well! More to come :)

To those starting this training and leading a healthy life, do not give up! You can make a difference and in time, it's going to be worth it!

I hope to write to you all very soon!

Tomorrow's video: A documentary on what to eat after the gym (To stay lean and strong)

Hope you enjoy this post!! 

Follow me on social medias to keep up with my daily food: 

Instagram: @zzoeyla

Snapchat: @Nichollezoe 

Twitter: @Nichollezoe 

Disclaimer: All pictures/ videos are mine. Copyright Infringement

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

My workouts!

Hello all you beautiful readers! I have had quite a flight travelling back to my hometown for winter break and I've been keeping myself pretty active, so I've filmed myself doing some work out and thought I'd share with you all on Facebook, which turns out to be a huge success! more than 600++ people have viewed it!

And I was thinking why not blog it?

This first set focuses on the abs and body strength:

1 Min normal Plank
1Min plank up and down *As shown above*
1 Min mountain climbers.

Repeat this for 2 sets!

The next is:

2 mins side twist *as shown above.
1 min frog style *going up and down.

This exercise targets the thighs, make sure that your core is engaged! it should always be engaged!


MORE TO COME!! check back here for more fitness videos :)

Love you guys!

zohye (trying out a new sign off!)