Little Breast Directory

02/09/2024

01/09/2024

Tired Eyes
Puffy Eyes
Goggle-Marked eyes from morning swim

These do the trick every time
Plus they come in individual packs so super easy for travelling
Energising Eye Mask

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31/08/2024

Keto pancakes with blueberries, Greek yoghurt and almond butter, sprinkles with cinnamon…..

30/07/2024

Sunscreens ☀️… my favourite Mineral options tried and tested this summer…plus

Mineral vs Chemical, what IS the difference?

Mineral sunscreen reflects UV rays. The active ingredients in mineral sunscreens are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which create a barrier on your skin that reflects UV light. They don’t absorb into the skin. They are literally creating a physical separation between you and the sun.

Mineral sunscreens can have a chalky, white look and feel and can be harder to apply. But once on, you can swim straight away and they are environmentally friendly.

Chemical sunscreen absorbs UV rays
Most people don’t love the thick texture of mineral sunscreens, so they opt for chemical versions, even though they’re not as effective. They absorb UV rays by changing their chemical structure to reduce sun damage.

Most chemical sunscreens contain at least one of the following active ingredients: oxybenzone, octinoxate, cinoxate, dioxybenzone, ensulizole, homosalate, meradimate, octisalate, octocrylene, padimate O, sulisobenzone, and avobenzone.

Chemical sunscreens wear off more quickly and need to be reapplied every couple of hours. And although the spray sunscreens may be more convenient, it’s easier to miss spots on your skin with sprays than with cream sunscreens.

Some argue that chemical sunscreen is a hormone disruptor and can affect how estrogen and other hormones act in the body by blocking them or mimicking them, which throws off the body's hormonal balance.

However, the counter argument is that it is used in such low doses that the risk of hormone disruption is low.

What do you use?

04/07/2024

**Trigger Warning** Scanxiety….

Finding calm in moments of anxiety is difficult. The past two weeks have been challenging for many reasons but today’s annual mammogram pushed me to the brink.

The place, the smell, the sound, all triggers past trauma and in times like these, I sometimes find it hard to push through the day as my sympathetic nervous system reigns supreme and has me near to frozen in fear.

However, I push myself through by morning yoga, by talking to people about how I feel. And by making myself busy (thank you Jodie for the wonderful nails)

I am exhausted. It’s been a long 2 weeks but all is good on the scan front and I am beyond relieved to embark upon a new chapter and reconstruction.

Check ups and scans do not get easier, in fact, they get harder and the fear is real. Understand this fear but try and work through it. Find what works for you and work towards it.

Sending love to anyone currently in this space.

25/06/2024

Thank you to Essex Life Magazine for publishing our story in this month’s issue. We are so flattered to be featured and really hope that our directory can be of help to others.

24/06/2024

What a day for it ☀️☀️☀️🙌🙌🙌
A perfect morning for our penultimate yoga class before the summer 🧘‍♀️

I love my Monday morning yoga class.
Thanks gals 🙏🏼

31/05/2024

When the weather lets you down, or when you feel you need a little colour boost to your skin, I like to bring a little sunshine to my skin routine with Drunk Elephant Skin Care bronzing drops. Literally sunshine in a bottle. Omega rich virgin marula and blackcurrant seed oils plus vitamin F fatty acids replenish the skin whilst protective antioxidants boost the skin’s defences against pollution and environmental stressors. All whilst giving you a sunkissed glow. Just mix a couple of drops with a moisturiser and you are good to go and face the ENDLESS cloudy UK skies 🤣🤣🤣

27/05/2024

Body Positivity Post Breast Cancer…

How do YOU feel about your body post breast cancer?

I have always struggled with body image and so one breast down, it makes it even harder for me to like my body. On the one hand, I feel it has let me down but on the other, I feel it has got me through some tough times and is resilient.

I am looking at breast reconstruction this year, and as excited (and a bit nervous) about it as I am, I am under no illusions that it will be the route to all happiness.

I’m trying to see all the positives in my body, and am working hard to improve strength and fitness so it can get me through menopause and be a force that will power me on through to old age.

That is my goal…pre and post surgery…and to learn to love all the parts a little bit more 🥰

23/05/2024

Really touched to be a part of the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust family. It was wonderful to meet my fellow Charity Champions this morning; lots of chat and laughs over tea and biscuits 🫖 🍪 🥰

This South East Essex based charity does wonderful work to support with the early detection of breast cancer, through advice, education and breast awareness.

Did you know that It is the only Breast Cancer Charity in the UK to currently offer one to one support with a nurse for Breast Awareness appointments, both remotely and face to face?

See how you can get involved by checking out their website:
wwwladymcadden.org


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09/05/2024

Menopause = loss of bone density
Breast Cancer = less likely to take HRT which may help maintain bone strength
What to do?
Build strength though weight training really helps but to lift heavy (heavier) requires a strong core. As my strength journey continues, my core (deep deep lower abdominals and pelvic floor) needs to be stronger to avoid injury.
So I’m enlisting the help of my Pilates ball and the under the wise guidance of Pilates & Yoga with Jade and Kate Abbott Pilates, am embarking on 15 minute daily routine.

Here goes…