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5 Things I learnt in 5 moths of pregnancy

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Pregnancy the time of your life which some of us love and some of us not that much. Do not get me wrong I know I love that little munchkin inside but pregnancy is probably not that glamorous and great as some people say. We are all different so this is only my subjective perception and experience. You may be one of those that feel sexy and great at all times and have not experienced anything bad. So what have I gathered so far now when I am starting month 6 of my pregnancy?

  1. You can’t plan anything – I remember I was dreaming that one day I will be that super healthy and super fit future mum to be. Well, the reality was different and instead of green juices and long runs I felt so sick that it was hard to make myself a cup of tea. I craved different foods and by the time I got myself mozzarella and tomatoes I craved something else. I also went to gym few times but no matter which time of the day I went after 5 minutes I felt I will empty my stomach right there. And I could not start a date without fruit although before I was more a vegetable kind of girl. Well, that tells me do not plan your pregnancy as your body may be heading totally different direction.

2. Hormones are so powerful – Nobody prepared me for this however I was asking myself several times a day who are you? Hormones had very negative impact on my mind and body. I hated everything including things I normally love like blogging, social media and going out. Everybody was highly annoying and I did not enjoy anything at all. It was very scary as I am otherwise very bubbly and positive person and this was impossible to control. January and February was the hardest as I got also very bad cough and it would not go away and I had zero support from the doctors. Luckily, I have a supportive husband and I also watched lot of series that helped me to get through this period. When I hit 14 weeks it changed and I am back to happy myself.

3. Babies will become a topic of your conversation – Another shock for me! I never got those people that could talk about this for hours! Well, I do like kids do not get me wrong however I did not have that much of maternity instincts. However, the mother nature is powerful and somehow naturally I just do not mind it now. I try to learn as much as I can and get all information possible. Although, I still love my cool London spots, good food and fashion! I promise I am still the old Eva.

4. You are not yourself and your memory is not as it was before – Wow, another unplanned thing entering my otherwise organised life. I hate feeling weird and not myself and unfortunately it happens quite a lot. And my memory got worse. I am otherwise so proud of my great skills how to organise and remember and pregnancy changed everything. And I am not even talking about being clumsy. Now that is one thing I had before but it just got worse. Oh dear!!!

5. Your body is changing and there is only very little you can do – When I found out I was pregnant I felt straight away I was fat and had a huge bump (I actually had few dreams about it too). As all expectant mothers I also want to have a healthy baby and that is what matters but also I do not want to over eat and be unfit. I soon realised that your body shape is given and we are all individual. I eat more at weekends and events but during the week I try to eat balanced meals and healthy snacks. And I am still pilling up the weight in super fast speed. And there is that awful cellulite? How on earth it became so bad? I literally panicked the other day and texted all my friends about it. All I can hope is that all this will go away after birth but I just may have to work a bit harder.

Well, to summarise this I am excited to meet the little one but there are all those unexpected things during the waiting for this arrival. You cannot change most of them but hope for things to be back to normal soon.

And I am happy to read about your personal experience as perhaps you are one of those super fit mums to be. LOL

Tehotenstvi je obdobi ktere mnoha zen miluje a na druhe strane jsou zeny, ktere jsou rady, kdyz to maji za sebou. Ja jsem asi spise v te druhe kategorii. Nemejte mi to za zle…tu malou mysku uvnitr miluju uz ted, ale tehotenstvi urcite neni az tak uzasne, jak nektere zeny tvrdi. I kdyz kazdy vnimame veci jinak a kazdy ma rad neco jineho. Tohle je zkratka moje osobni zkusenost. A ted kdyz zacinam sesty mesic tehotenstvi tak jsem se chtela podelit o par poznatku.

V tehotenstvi nejde moc planovat – Pamatuju si jak jsem si rikala, ze az budu tehotna, ze budu ta super zdrava tehule, ktera bude pit green juices kazde rano, zajde si zabehat a bude vypadat vyborne za vsech okolnosti. Jak jsem se v tomhle mem malem planu mylila. Prvni tri mesice mi bylo tak zle, ze jsem si nemohla udelat v nektere dny ani caj natoz tak vybirat, kterou zeleninu si odstavnim. Do fitka jsem se vydala nekolikrat, ale pri kazdem pohybu jsem myslela, ze vyprazdnim zaludek na kole nebo na pase a tim moje aktivita rychle zkoncila. Chute na jidlo se neustale menily a nez jsem si stihla jit koupit vec, na kterou jsem mela chut, tak jsem mela chut uz na uplne neco jineho. Prvnich 13 tydnu jsem nemohla zacit den bez stavnateho ovoce. A pritom drive jsem byla spise zeleninova. S tehotenstvim se zkratka vse meni a planovat je temer nemozne pro mnoho z nas.

2. Hormony jsou hormony – Asi tak desetkrat denne jsem se bala sama sebe a ptala jsem se, kdo ze to vlastne jsem? Tohle byl asi nejvetsi sok pro mou mysl a vnimani. Zatimco jine zeny se raduji, ja mela docela silene obdobi depresi, nezajmu a negativity. A to pro me pozitivniho cloveka bylo opravdu neco. Nepoznavala jsem sama sebe a to me hrozne desilo. Nic me nebavilo, veci ktere jsem milovala me nebraly a dokonce jsem mela sileny odpor k blogu, socialni mediim a vubec vsemu kolem. Kazdy a vse mi lezlo na nervy. Strasne jsem s tim bojovala, ale vubec to neslo prekonavat. Leden a unor jsem byla navic docela dost nemocna a tohle obdobi jsem prekonala diky podpore meho muze a take vsem moznym serialum na svete. Pri sledovani televize jsem proste na vse zapomela a bylo to jedine obdobi, kdy jsem se citila normalne. Nastesti uderem 14. tydnu se to vse zmenilo a vse je zpatky jako drive.

3. Mimina, porod a vse kolem bude velmi casto tematem vasi konverzace – Dalsi muj sok!!! Ja clovek, ktery sice ma deti rad, ale nemusi se bavit o plenach a prdikach. Uff!!! Ale priroda to tak zaridi, ze nakonec chcete vedet vse a tohle tema vam najednou prestane vadit. Prestoze jsem moc materskych instinktu nemela, tak se to docela zmenilo a jsem dost zvidava, co se miminek tyce. Ale to nemeni nic na tom, ze stale miluju to co drive…jidlo, restaurace, spolecnost, modu a deni kolem. Jeste ze tak! 

4. Clovek neni svuj a dokonce i pamet selhava – No tak to je neco pro me! Citit se v nektere dny pekne divne a navic ztratit vase jinak skvele organizacni schopnosti a pamet. Ja jsem clovek, ktery se pysni tim jak umi planovat a organizovat a ted se to nejak vse hrouti. Normalne zapominam, coz se mi jinak nestava. Pletu si datumy a strasne moc veci si zkratka nepamatuju. A navic jsem jeste vic nemotorna nez drive. Pevne doufam, ze tohle po porodu prejde. 

5. Telo se vam meni pred ocima a nejde to moc ovlivnit – Kdyz jsem zjistila, ze jsem tehotna, tak sem mela sileny sen, ze jsem tak obrovska, ze se neunesu. Zdravi ditete je pro me nejdulezitejsi, ale kdyz vidim jak se mi telo meni pred ocima, prestoze jim zdrave a vyvazene, tak je to trosku desive. Priznam se, ze o vikendu si dopreju vice, ale v tydnu si hlidam slozeni a vyvazenost potravin a konzumuju okolo 2 tisic kalorii denne. Vzdy premyslim o tom, kolik tohle ci tohle da diteti zivin. Bohuzel, nekdy se chute na nezdrave veci nedaji moc ovladat, ale snazim se co to jde. Navic jsem si uvedomila,ze pribirani v tehotenstvi je opravdu individualni. Jsou zeny, ktere nepriberou v prvnich dvaceti tydnech kilo a jsou i takove, ktere priberou deset. Ja jsem neco mezi, ale i tak je to trosku sokujici si stoupnout na vahu. A pak je tu ta silena celulitida, ktera se mi udelala. Uprimne jsem se tak lekla a rikala jsem si, jak tohle pak dam dohromady, to teda nevim. Ale jedine je pevne doufat, ze se to pri trosku silne vule vrati vse do normalu.

A abych to tak nejak shrnula…na mimco se tesim, ale tehotenstvi urcite neni obdobi, ktere sebou neprinasi ruzna prekvapeni a obeti. Mozna patrite mezi ty super fit budouci maminky a urcite si rada prectu vase osobni zkusenosti.

Love Glamazon xoxo 

5 things to do in London this weekend

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Easter weekend is almost here and I am sure there are plenty of you that did not plan any trips. So what to do in London this weekend? You may want to just stay home and eat but how about trying any of these?

1. Vintage shopping – You can always try the usual spots on Brick Lane or in Notting Hill. However, if you head over to Pop Brixton on Saturday you will find several stalls selling vintage items including clothes. Nothing can beat the treasure hunt for the next perfect piece for your house or wardrobe.

2. Slightly different brunch – Are you bored of Eggs Benedict? You should try fantastic brunch at Clutch Chicken in East London. Dozy Drake or Wishbone Waffles anybody?

3. Afternoon Tea at places with fun deco – It is Easter so why wouldn’t you treat yourself to a bit of luxury? I can recommend Sketch or Ham Yard hotel. You can get great food and enjoy interiors that are just fun and different.

4. National Trust Easter Egg Hunts – Are you up for a bit of fun? Why not to participate in any of the national trust egg hunts? You can find out more information here.

5. Vogue 100: A Century of Style – As this is mainly a fashion blog I cannot forget to add one fashion related activity. Have you already seen this exhibition in National Portrait Gallery? No?! Then get yourself there this weekend for a bit of fashion inspiration and art!

Well, whatever you chose to do I hope you will have an amazing weekend full of fun and relaxation.

Velikoncni vikend se blizi a mozna si spoustu z vas nenaplanovala jeste nic na vikend. O svatcich se spousta Londynanu vydava nekam na vylet ci dovolenou, ale pro ty co zustavaji doma mam par tipu jak si 4 dny volna v Londyne trochu zprijemnit. Co takhle vyzkouset neco z techto peti tipu?

  1. Vintage nakupy – Muzete bud navstivit proflaknuta mista jako Brick Lane nebo Notting Hill. Ale pokud v sobotu zamirite do Pop Brixton tak muzete zkusit jejich mini vintage trznici, kde bude asi 20 stanku. Nikdy nevite, co tam ulovite.
  2. Brunch trosku jinak – Uz vas nebavi klasicke vajicka Benedict? Co takhle vyzkouset brunch v Clutch Chicken ve vychodnim Londyne? Opravdu nebudute litovat.
  3. Odpoledni caj v trosku jinem prostredi – Ja typicke caje miluju, ale co tak vyzkouset mista se zajimavym interierem. Uzijete si to o to vice. Muzu doporucit restauraci Sketch nebo Ham Yard Hotel.
  4. Hledani Velikonocnich vajicek – Firma Cadbury a National trust porada hledani Velikonocnich vajicek. Mate chut si vyzkouset tradicni honbu za pokladem v podobe vajicek? Vic informaci najdete tady.
  5. Vogue 100: A Century of Style – To by ani nebyl poradny fashion blog, kdybych nedala tip alespon na jednu akci spojenou s modou. Uz jste videli vystavu v Narodni galerii Vogue 100? Co takhle si zprijemnit prodlouzeny vikend a nacerpat trochu inspirace?

At uz podniknete cokoli, tak vam preju prijemny vikend plny zabavy a radosti. 

Love Glamazon xoxo 

Tip of the week – El Carnicero Milano

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My friend Monika pulled all the stops when planning our social life when I was in Milan. Not only we managed to have a lovely breakfast in Pandenus and an amazing brunch at Four Seasons she also got a table in this Argentinian restaurant – El Carnicero. When we arrived around 8 pm the restaurant was already buzzing. All the locals enjoying their huge meat platters, wine and cocktails.

We ordered some delicious cocktails to start with and waited for our table at the bar. The place really had a great atmosphere and gorgeous decor. I knew straight away what I was heaving. I just cannot deny myself a good steak when you know they serve the best meat in Milan. And I was glad I did it. It was definitely one of the best steaks I have ever tried. We ordered some chips and vegetables on the side. And I felt like in seventh heaven if there is such a place. LOL

So thumbs up to Monika for this great choice. Although I felt like my body just cannot eat anymore we decided to share one of the desserts which was their day special. And I can say one thing – mouthwatering. I have cravings again just by looking at it.

If you are ever in Milan and you like good quality meat and good service you should try this gem. Just make sure you book in advance as they get really busy.

Love Glamazon xoxo

Behem Milanskeho fashion weeku moje kamaradka Monika nam pripravila nabity program, abych si to s ni krome mody poradne uzila. Nejenom ze jsem posnidala v utulne kavarne Pandenus a dala si vytecny brunch ve Four Seasons. Monice s podarilo prekvapive ziskat stul na vecer ve vytecne Argentinske restauraci El Carnicero.

Kdyz jsme dorazily, tak uz bylo v restauraci narvano. Nas vecer zacal nejakym tim koktejlem a ja si uzivala atmosferu. Jde videt, ze misto je to popularni, u dveri a baru bylo chvilema velmi tesno. Nastesti po usazeni uz to bylo lepsi a ja se kochala i jejich dekorem. Uz od zacatku jsem vedela, ze si dam poradny steak. To by ani jinak neslo, kdyz vite, ze udajne serviruji to nejlepsi maso v Milane. A opravdu jsem nelitovala. Byl to asi jeden z nejlepsich steaku, ktere jsem zkusila. A vybraly jsme par priloh, jako hranolky, ktere byly krajene spise jako chipsy. A taky nejake salaty.

Sice jsem mela pocit, ze uz do sebe nedam ani sousto, ale rozhodly jsme se si dat napul jejich desert, ktery byl v nabidce dne. Jeste ted se mi sbihaji sliny. Ani se nemuzu na tu fotku divat. 

Pokud se do Milana chystate a mate radi napriklad dobry steak, zebra a podobne masove dobroty, urcite si zkuste rezervovat stul. Jidlo bylo opravdu vytecne.

Love Glamazon xoxo 

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Life: How to deal with January blues?

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Christmas is over and we had a long break over holidays…lot of food, time in front of the TV and also bit of bubbly and wine. And there is January and we all are back to reality. If you live in Europe you probably have to face also miserable weather and for a long time not much to look forward for. It is cold, people spent lot of money in December so saving is in place and most of us want to start eating healthy and stop drinking.

Ok, I will admit I have been hit hard this January. I came back from Malaysia and Hong Kong and the weather is not great. January for me is one of the most depressing months. So how can we all fight the January blues? Here are some small tips that may bring a bit of smile on your face.

1. Favourite TV series marathon – it will not cost you much and you will entertain yourself on budget. I have been all over Gossip Girl from start and I love it.

2. Read a good book – This is another very cheap way how to cheer yourself up. And imagine snuggling on the sofa with a cup of tea and your latest bestseller.

3. Organise a pampering session in with your girlfriends – To keep the cost down just make sure you plan this well and each friend will bring something different. And don’t worry you can always prepare healthy menus to keep that new year resolution.

4. Keep active – no need to kill yourself in the gym in January. I personally stay away from my gym in January as the first Monday was just a disaster. Long wait for everything and all the newbies that sign up. Just stay active with small things like walking, short run or swimming. Whatever makes you happy.

5. Shop – Hello, sales are here. And although you may be skint after December you can still look as the discounts are incredible. You may find that amazing piece that will be great for the next season. Just don’t overdo it.

Je po Vanocich, prejidani, piti alkoholu a hlavne vetsina z nas utratila spoustu penez. A mame tu leden. Mesic, ktery je ponury, dlouhy a dlouho se neni na co tesit (pokud vas neceka teda nejaky super vylet na hory). Ja jsem se po navratu z Malajsie a Hong Kongu vratila do studeneho Londyna a musim priznat, ze letos s lednovym splinem opravdu bojuju. 

Vetsina lidi se odhlodla cvicit, jit zdrave a setrit a tak nam moc na zabavu jak ji zname nezbyva. A jak teda letos bojuju ja? Sepsala jsem par tipu jak se v tomto pochmurnem obdobi rozveselit.

  1. Oblibeny serialovy maraton – Ja jsem se rozhodla si pustit od zacatku serial Gossip Girl. Nebude vas to stat moc penez a kazdy den se mate na co tesit.
  2. Precist si nejakou skvelou knizku – za malo penez hodne muziky. A navic si predstavte tu pohodu doma v teplicku.
  3. Co tak pyzamova party – muzete se domluvit a kazda kamaradka prinese neco. Muzete si dat pletove masky, delat nehty a u toho jist…samozrejme neco zdraveho. Nemusite zapominat na novorocni predsevzeti.
  4. Hybejte se – Nemusite se pomalu zabit ve fitku. Ja osobne se fitku v lednu spise vyhybam. Prvni pondeli v lednu jsem malem sedla na zadek jak bylo narvano. Lednovy nadsenci, kteri se rozhodli zhubnout a byt fit zabrali vsechny mista neslo se ani pohnout. Staci zkratka pohyb jako beh, chuze ci plavani. Hlavne to neprehanet a at vam to dela spise radost. 
  5. Nakupy – zimni slevy byvaji snad ty nejlepsi. A i kdyz urcite po Vanocich neni moc na rozhazovani, je urcite dobre prozkoumat ty nejlepsi akci. Nikdy nevite, co objevite. A vase ulovky se budou urcite hodit i na dalsi rok.