What I Bring to the Gym

Last year, I finally kicked off a healthier lifestyle and began eating better and going to the gym regularly. Curves, to be exact, since I've heard glowing reviews about the place from friends. Not only have I lost weight, but it's done wonders to improve my sleep, mood, and increased my overall energy levels.

I hit the gym 2-3 times a week, and over time I figured out what are the must-have essentials to bring along with me. Curious what they are? Read on and find out.

VWash Plus

A lot of us women are kind of picky when it comes to what we use in the shower. What shampoo to use, which body soap is best, or even if you should get a loofah or not. But what many don't really think about is the right kind of product for your most intimate area. That's right - your vagina. Your hoo-ha. Your cave of wonders.

I'm very particular about my own personal feminine hygiene, especially living in a country where one can get sweaty (and funky) in practically every crack and crevice of your body. That's why I like to try out different feminine washes to hunt down the best one for me. The latest one I decided to test was this VWash Plus.

The best defense against any vaginal discomfort is prevention. Protect your most delicate area with daily use of a special product - VWash Plus.

• VWash Plus is enriched with sea buckthorn oil which contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.

• Daily washing with VWash Plus leaves a fresh sensation and maintains healthy vaginal flora.

• Prevents unpleasant odors and irritations in the intimate areas.

• Paraben and SLS/SLES free

Leiania House of Beauty Royal CoffTea

I'm no stranger to beauty supplements. As we all know, how 'good' we look isn't just based on what we put on us, namely (topical) skin care and makeup, but also what we eat and drink. As well as our general lifestyle, of course.

Since I don't have the healthiest of lifestyles, I do partly depend on supplements and regular vitamins to help me out a little. I don't like the idea of taking a lot of these specialized supplements on a regular basis though. In a way it feels like I'd be 'overloading my' body, that's why I choose ones which incorporate a lot of benefits in it already. Sometimes less is more after all. I got this box of Royal CoffTea (Php300.00 from BeautyMNL) from Leiania House of Beauty since it appeared to be chock full of those health and beauty benefits. Plus, I love tea!

I know some of you are probably wondering, "what the heck is COFFTEA"? Well, it's a kind of fusion between coffee and tea. I'll get more into that in a bit!

Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkins

When it's that time of the month, all we want is to feel fresh and comfortable, right? I mean, aside from those dreaded cramps and persistent backaches, you're also plagued with constant paranoia that you've stained the back of your jeans or that new dress.

Amidst the pain and general feeling of ugh, the last thing I want to be doing is constantly checking my own backside and/or running to the bathroom, whether at home or out and about, for a quick and necessary change. Plus, that relatable not-so-fresh feeling which lingers is the icing on the unpleasant cake.

Finding the right brand of sanitary pads isn't easy though. You have to take into consideration variety, effectivity, price, and even availability. So when I was sent the entire range of Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkins and tried them out for myself, I found that it ticked all the right boxes!

The Jeunesse Anion range consists of five different products, so there's something for every woman out there and her unique cycle and lifestyle...