insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 23 - January 2017

WELCOME December is a tough act to follow and many of us can’t help but view January as a month-long hangover, not just from Christmas excess, but from the money we’ve spent and the late nights that we’re now paying for. But, let’s change the record. January also heralds a brand new year, which allows us all the opportunity to make some really positive tweaks to our lives. Posing up a storm at Woodlandia, p22 Step one? Resolutions. Making massive ones is not only a risky game, but a game that apparently only eight per cent of people win at, so start small and check out our round up of achievable resolutions from p60. It’s likely after a fortnight of indulgence, you’ll need some motivation where diet and exercise is concerned too, so we have you covered with advice on how to kickstart your exercise regime (p66) and a handy guide on how to shape up your diet for 2017 (p43). It’s not all about abstinence though – January is also a great month to get together with family and friends and share the love around a big brunch table. To inspire your choice, we’ve rounded up the best brunch spots in Sussex from page 38. If you’re itching for a day/night out, turn to page 17 for four packed pages of Sussex events, and this month, our town spotlight falls on Hailsham (p31). A very Happy New Year to you all. Let’s make it a great one. Don’t forget to follow us on twitter @insideSUSSEXmag to let us know what you’re up to. MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH... WINTERY WALKS AT BIRLING GAP MIA FLEUR GOLD KITCHEN UTENSILS Located near Eastbourne, Birling Gap is part of the infamous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, which is a phenomenal stretch of rough and ready coastline characterised by ancient downland and truly spectacular views out to sea that stretch for miles. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/ downloadable-walks-in-sussex Hot on the heels of this year’s love affair with ‘warm’ metallics throughout the home, these cool utensils tick every box – on trend, unusual and practical all rolled into one. £14.95. www.miafleur.com SKINCHEMISTS WRINKLE KILLER SNAKE SERUM Known as ‘botox in a bottle’, skinChemists Wrinkle Killer Snake Serum banishes wrinkles without the use of botox and is formulated with Syn-ake, a peptide which mimics the activity of an anti-ageing polypeptide found in snake venom. £44. www.skinchemists.com GORGEOUS GREENS A brand new drinkable dose of goodness, Gorgeous Greens contains 100 per cent botanical ingredients including organic wheatgrass, organic seaweed, chlorella and spirulina, which all club together to boost immunity. The January-detoxer’s best friend. £29 (20 sachets). www.chrisjamesmindbody.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

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