Chapped Lips - Not Cute!

I have been suffering lately with really bad chapped lips.
I'm not sure if it's because of the weather, lack of hydration or just because I have generally been feeling run down - Knowing my luck it is probably a combination of all 3!

So I've been researching ways to heal them quickly......this is what has been working for me!

1) Give them a good old Scrub - But not too hard! I've been lightly brushing away the dead skin with an old toothbrush feels a bit weird and leaves them a bit tingly but generally gets rid of the dead dried flaky skin.

2) Carmex - Yes it's cheap and cheerful and was found at the til in Primark, but honestly it's the best lip balm I've used in ages. After scrubbing I apply a thin (very thin) coat of lip balm and wait for it to soak in.......I then apply a second layer just before i fall asleep.

3) WATER - Water, water, water - Yes it's the answer to all of life's' little problems. In all seriousness though I've found that by increasing my water intake just a bit and following all the steps above I've been able to pretty much eliminate my chapped lips!

What are your favourite lip treatments??

P.S Please don't forget to follow my on Instagram @claire22sawyer

Hunger!

THIS!!!!!

Never has a statement resonated with me more! I have no clue as to what is wrong with me at the minute but I can not stop eating! I'm hoping its due to my increase in weight training again?

Currently enjoying this at work!

oooooh the glamour!

So much for clean eating and trying to be sugar free??

Might have to start that one again.

On another note I've decided to give up popcorn for lent! This is huuuge for me as I am totally addicted to the stuff!

Also going to make sure I stick to my training plan until Easter - I know not strictly giving up but I need to see some serious results before summer #summerbodiesaremadeinwinter!

Do you have any plans to give anything up for lent?

Catch Up and My new Training Programme

I can not believe how long it has been since I last posted!
I'm fairly sure I've started the last two posts off by saying that. A lot has been going on in my little world and unfortunately not all of it has been good!
It's been a tough month or so but I'm finally coming out of the other side and I am more that ready to get back into blogging again!

So I'm starting off with some exciting (well for me anyway) gym news.....

I have purchased, printed, but not yet started the Kayla Itsines Better Body Guide! I am so so so excited to start this program.
It's been a while since I followed a gym program - I've been preferring to head to classes and hit the gym in between but I need to seriously kick start my routine again and decided the better body guide was an affordable way forward!

You only have to take a look around Instagram to see there is an amazing community already following the program check out #thekaylamovement #bbtg and having amazing results.

I can't wait to give it a proper go and of course I'll be sharing my results with you all!

What to Expect in 2015!

I can't believe it's 2015 already! I really hope you all had a good one? Mine was mixed but generally quite good!
I had all these plans to update my blog over the Christmas period and it just never really happened!

2015 for me is to be the year of the BLOG! I really want to make sure I keep up to date with blogging and have several plans in place to try and expand my blog.

So here is what to expect from The Claire Diaries is 2015!

SCHEDULING POSTS

This year I will be starting to do some more scheduled posts. I plan on posting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the time being. I would love to post daily but at the minute that just isn't possible.

FOCUS ON LIFESTYLE

I've decided that for now my blog will focus mainly on lifestyle posts, this will obviously include some fashion, beauty and of course fitness but I've been finding that it's too limiting to only blog about one subject. I really want this blog to be a reflection of me and my life, loves, hates etc

WEIGHT LOSS

With the above in mind I've also decided that I still want to carry on sharing my weight loss journey with you all. It's an important part of my life at the minute and I really love focusing on trying to lead a healthier life.

So that's about it. In addition to the usual new years resolutions.....Stop eating chocolate, stop drinking so much wine, be a better person!

What are your resolutions for the year?