Teapigs Organic Matcha Tea
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Teapigs Matcha Tea
By Louisa Smith
Green tea has long been the favourite of health gurus and those seeking easy weight loss solutions. Teapigs Organic Matcha Tea, with 137 times more antioxidants than your average green tea bag, is one for the uber-health-conscious. Amongst the many advantages of Matcha tea is its calming benefits, mood boosting qualities and skin and hair recovering abilities. It\'s also said to boost your metabolism by some 40%, with weight loss being a common (and very welcome) effect of regular Matcha drinking.
£25 for approximately 30 servings, available exclusively at Selfridges and at teapigs.co.uk
V Water Detox Drink
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V Water detox drink
If you find attempting to meet your two litre quota of water every day fairly dull, V Water is an excellent solution. It comes in an array of lovely flavours including elderflower and pear, containing a cocktail of vitamins and natural ingredients which cleanse the system and rid the body of the December booze and greasy canapés.
Available widely
Fit For A Princess
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Women getting fit outdoors
January\'s always a good time to review your fitness regime and if you\'re fed up with the gym (and are in possession of some warm trackies) there are a whole host of outdoor activities around the UK which you can get involved in. Fit For A Princess is a London-based organisation which co-ordinates boot camps, outdoor workouts and personal training sessions in Clapham, Fulham, Wandsworth, Battersea Park and from February, in the City. Nationwide, check out Virgin Active\'s Outdoor Active classes.
fitforaprincess.co.uk
virginactive.co.uk
Pineapple Dancewear
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Pineapple dance wear modelled by woman
Dancing is a fun-filled way of losing weight and Pineapple\'s gear will allow you to ‘step up\' in style. We particularly like this snazzy pink leopard skin leotard which will take you dancing into 2009!
£14 from pineappleshopping.com
David Kirsch\'s 48-hour Detox
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David Kirsch lemon drink, lemons and glass
David Kirsch, a US celeb fitness guru, has developed a 48-hour detox regime which boosts metabolism, enhances energy levels and establishes a weight loss regime. The detoxification system begins with the LemonAid, a cleansing concentrate which is mixed with water and drunk over the period of two days. The second part of the detox is the DK Probiotic Capsules, a course of pills which are taken after meals to boost the immune system and to protect the body from any unwelcome nasties.
£17 from davidkirschwellness.com
Chung Shi Shoes
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Chung Shi shoes
Let\'s face it; the majority of us have fairly sedentary lifestyles, so quick and easy fitness ideas are always welcome solutions. The Chung Shi Shoes can be slipped on on your way to and from the office and offer that quick fix. The reflexology bar, which is located across the centre of the shoe, encourages a more vertical posture which triggers the use of muscles that are used less frequently.
£129 from John Lewis, Harrods and Sweaty Betty
Lovedean Granola
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Lovedean Lite granola
New for 2009 is Lovedean\'s Lite Granola which is a must for breakfast or for desktop snacking. The premium quality ingredients include jumbo oats, nuts and honey. There\'s no added sugar, no salt, no artificial sweeteners and no trans fatty acids but lots and lots of taste.
£5.95 from Waitrose
Body Composition Test
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Machine used for ultimate body composition test
It\'s always good to start the year off with all your cards on the table; knowing exactly where to begin with self-improvement. Andrea Wardle, an Australian Naturopath, has developed the Ultimate Body Composition Test which evaluates the percentage of fat and muscle in your body and assesses your body\'s retention of water. She will then devise the most sensible approach to weight loss according to your body\'s make-up.
Ultimate Body Composition Reading, £45 and Ultimate Body Composition Programme initial consultation, £135. To organise a consultation call 020 3075 1006.
Xtreme Cycling
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X treme cycling machine
Xtreme is a new exercise bike which will help to improve your cycling skills to make sure you\'re up to scratch when the new pay-as-you-go bicycle system hits the capital. It simulates the genuine cycling experience offering five fitness levels, four different terrains and a whole host of virtual opponents, while beaming corresponding images onto an attached TV screen. Plus, you don\'t have to worry about getting rained on.
£5,999 to buy, or try one of the Xtreme spinning classes at Virgin Active. Call 0845 130 4747 for more details.
Vichy Skin Coach
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Woman having a Vichy skincare consultation at Boots
From January, Boots is offering free skin health consultations in association with Vichy. During the session the customer\'s skin type, hydration and oil levels and sensitivity to the sun will all be assessed after which the consultant will advise on which products will best suit the skin and will enhance its appearance.
vichyconsult.co.uk or call Boots on 0845 070 8090
