Where have I been?

After graduating from university last year, I decided to make it my personal mission to travel to a few destinations as a pat-on-the-shoulder from me to me (for achieving a 'First' - eek!), but also as a way in which to enrich my experiences. A random burst of travels is nothing that I am a stranger to - after completing my A-levels in 2011, I conquered parts of the USA including 3 months in Los Angeles, and a further month driving from LA - San Diego - San Francisco - Las Vegas.

In true Sagitarian spirit, I thrive in adventures and travels. I get bored easily, and I'm always thinking about my next move in order to bring new and exciting challenges to my routine. My addiction? Very simple. The likes of holiday booking websites - now for most, this may sound like the usual sun, sand and sea obsession. For me? Not so much. The idea of sitting by a pool, or on a sunny beach brings me nothing but torment. I'd much rather hike my way through unknown mountains and peaks, or drive aimlessly to discover that one wrong turn that changes your life. Me and traveling are a story book love affair. Having conquered as much of the UK as I possibly could as a child, I've now taken it upon myself to explore further.

I am going to share with you parts of my travels as I know I love reading travel blogs, but also in hopes of giving you some recommendations and ideas - look out for my travel posts and let me know if you have any you want me to check out!

Saina
xo

How to: Beat the bloat

Ever find yourself sporting the bloated, impossible-to-suck-in stomach?
Abdominal bloating can occur as a result of many factors, such as the collection of gas in the digestive system, or the inability to easily digest particular food choices (mac & cheese, I'm looking at you)
I'm sure we can all agree that whilst feeling bloated, there is no magic dress, or extra firm body shapers that can zap the bloat away. We all know we should avoid that take out before attempting to squeeze into our LBDs, but what are Saturday's for if we cannot indulge in a greasy Chinese?However, I am going to share with you a few tips and tricks which I have found extra helpful to eliminate as much bloat as I can!

• Ideally, you should avoid carbs/dairy products, as they are contributing factors to the post meal puff. Grilled steak/chicken/fish on a light bed of salad will avoid that swollen stomach. 
• If possible, try to eat your meal at least 3 hours before getting ready. 
• Drink a considerable amount of water before and after your meal to avoid you from over eating, but also help digest/flush your food, and release excess water that your body may be retaining.
• Drink herbal teas that are likely to help digest your food - peppermint, dandelion, or green tea is what I find most useful!
• Infuse a tall glass of water with fresh mint and freshly squeezed lemon/lime. When drunk at appropriate times, this drink will jump start your metabolism, and have a detoxifying effect on your body.
• Lastly, take a cold shower! Trust me this will help that flustered feeling we all get whilst getting ready. 

Hope this helps beat the bloat!

Saina xo