January is traditionally the time of the resolution, the diet and the detox. Personally I think of it as a month to go easy on yourself. Stay warm, stay cosy and make time for some TLC and pampering. If you feel you need a little added detox/cleansing element in there then great. But you’re more likely to find me enjoying a long warm bath than a long gym session in January!

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I do love the whole ‘fresh start’ feel to the New Year though, so whilst I definitely opt more for the ‘take it easy’ in January that doesn’t mean your fresh start can take on a different spin. Taking time out to relax is just as valid a way to approach a new year as is spending it hitting a treadmill or banishing junk food from the house. Of course I can’t help but feel I do need a little touch of the detox in my life after a few weeks of indulging in festive food. On the plus side being pregnant has meant I don’t feel the need to detox from booze as it’s not been on the menu for me but that doesn’t mean I haven’t more than made up for it with Quality Street and cheese boards galore. It definitely takes its toll on the skin especially so I’ve been glugging back water and thrown a new detox treat into the mix from the Sanctuary Spa’s Charcoal Bubble Mask. This is a whole new take on masks and it really is one that makes a detox WAY more fun than it normally is! The ...