A WEEKEND AT HOME IN THE COTSWOLDS // THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE 🌳 & Beauty Favourites

[@jodimorgan9384]

Josie I am T1D so wear a cgm and a insulin delivery device all the time, anything that you eat that has a high fat content good or bad fats..Will slow down the sugar absorption as your body will break down the fat first.. so the sugar spike can happen 2-4 hours later. Also remember your smoothies etc will spike you but doesn't mean its bad for you, you have a fully functioning pancreas so it knows what to do with the sugars in your system and will release the correct insulin for you.

[@eviozyra6300]

but will it be as high of a sugar spike as if I didn't eat it with fat ?

[@cindydunn3036]

I love the music throughout this video. Perfect accompaniment to the garden and outdoor scenes 💐

[@Uk-Writer]

I heard you say about the glucose meter and comment about not taking it away from people who need it to control their diabetes , but this latest fad is taking it away from them as the sellers will realise they can get more money and put the prices up thus taking it away from the NHS price scoping

[@garnwalkerstables]

Indeed

[@anitaanderson2326]

Completely agree. People will think that this fad should be done. Influencers should not be promoting fads about medical devices when they don’t have the medical condition for which the device is needed. It was also obvious at the end of the video Josie doesn’t have the knowledge about how and when blood sugar normally spikes after food and different food glucose levels.

[@LouiseNicholls-er5hy]

Plus not everyone who is entitled to one on the NHS can get one in all areas of the country due to funding yet the same company abbot are selling them to influencers and into Zoe kits

[@susanmullen94]

I would really think about listening exclusively to the glucose goddess, she cherry picks a lot of science in her book. If you want to, Abbey Sharpe (a Registered Dietitian) gives a good review as to why a lot of her advice is not accurate on her youtube channel. Remember she is a bio chemist not a dietitian. It's completely unnecessary for a young, fit and healthy person such as yourself to wear a CGM. Even someone who hasn't had an eating order can become obsessed with it. You must know it's perfectly natural for your blood sugar to rise a fall throughout the day. Normally I wouldn't say anything, but this is something I feel strongly about, there is also currently very little evidence to suggest that using a CGM is helpful for an already healthy person. Just because we can measure something doesn't mean we need to or even should. Still love your vlogs Josie, but I would just think more cautiously about this. 💛

[@cj705]

Fantastic advice, unfortunately it seems to be an influencer trend to jump on the nonsense “wellness” bandwagon. Peddling expensive supplements, diets etc to the middle class worried well.

[@chereeriggs7671]

I 100% agree with u. If one is interested in nutrition, then take a few nutrition courses. Reading a trendy book or clickbait posts just capitalizes on their shocking claims. Most people don’t know much about nutritional science or how their bodies function so it’s easy to take advantage of them. The “health & wellness” industry is out of control

[@waterRuby7]

Abbey Sharpe is the worst “dietitian” click bait driven influencer on the internet. Blood sugar fluctuating slightly is fine. Big spikes and drops are not. You’ve been conditioned to believe the standard western diet is healthy. It’s not. I know it feels more acceptable to encourage it- but there are countless pieces of science literature I can suggest, that aren’t paid for by drug and food corporations. It’s a journey.

[@LouiseNicholls-er5hy]

Extremely well put. As a type 1 diabetic myself who relies on this technology to survive, normal healthy people are completely misunderstanding their blood sugars and that if they come down after a spike that shows their body is working well - it’s not meant to be a flat line! Also why does no one see that all these pharmaceuticals are laughing all the way to the bank. People who don’t need this technology are paying over the odds for it

[@susanmullen94]

@@LouiseNicholls-er5hy Completely agree, it's nothing more than a marketing ploy in my opinion designed to get people to spend money on something they don't need, the same as a lot of these 'wellness' brands.

[@anitaanderson2326]

There is no need for non diabetics to wear a continuous glucose monitor. They last only two weeks, cost more money than most ordinary people can afford, most insurance companies don’t even cover the cost of them for diabetics and they are not as accurate as finger blood pricks. I am a diabetic and have worn them since the beginning of January and know that finger blood pricks are more accurate. I still do comparison of my glucose levels with the continuous glucose monitor and my finger prick.If you really want to know your accurate blood glucose levels do a finger prick before you eat a meal and two hours afterwards. Continuous glucose monitors measure glucose in the interstitial fluid not the blood so they are playing catch up with your blood. Another issue with the continuous glucose monitors is they often fall off when you swim and then your money is wasted. I’m swimming regularly and know the monitor isn’t suppose to go below 3 feet of water which is pretty hard to do. Bottom line, it’s a waste of money for ordinary people and not affordable for many diabetics.

[@sue488]

I couldn't agree more - nothing more accurate than the finger blood prick before meals as you say. This kind of thing can actually cause more harm than good if people start taking too much notice of it and eating accordingly.

[@simonjones63]

Completely agree. Creating a population with catastrophising thoughts....What amazes me is the spin that Tim Specter has placed on this. Selling CGM's and endorsing them is farcical. Once a highly respected scientist whose research I actually used for my Masters.. Now completely sold out to the masses selling this stuff.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

I was in the Zoe FB group and people were obsessed with their readings..and tweaking what they ate…but in a healthy body raises glucose after a meal is normal. So take care this doesn’t take over your life.

[@katiethriveshine]

This is my experience as a women's nutrition and fertility coach. I prefer to do the HBA1C blood test for an accurate reflection of blood glucose levels over a 3 month period, rather than monitor minute by minute, hour by hour. Still, it's useful to see the way food affects us, but it's definitely not necessary for long term monitoring as it can get quite obsessive/perfectionistic. which is actually quite stressful.

[@LouiseNicholls-er5hy]

@@katiethriveshinewelcome to the life of a type 1 diabetic who has to look at it every hour, or sometimes more frequently to stay alive. It’s mentally exhausting and we never get a day off

[@teresaquenneville5303]

A true diabetic needs to use this everyday in order to monitor their glucose levers. Someone who is not diabetic and is not working with an Endocrinologist does not understand the science and should not be using it. Josie, what if you are going out and need to get dressed up with your arms exposed. Are you going to remove this monitor from your arm? A true diabetic doesn't have this choice.

[@KiaraPotel]

I’m so happy you are in the lemon balm bandwagon 💚🌿 I follow you for at least 6 years and had a feeling or hope you’d naturally arrive to love medicinal herbs! Lemon balm is so gorgeous & is truly potent for the nerves 🔋🧪👏🏻 So happy you like it. I use it fresh when I really need to cool down. Dry is great too. It’s also great in mocktails & salads.

[@lifestylesew]

Hi Josie, only fill the ice cube tray half full, pop the flower in, freeze, when frozen fill up with water again and freeze again. Now you have the flower in the middle. You're welcome

[@Bramble.cottage.witchery]

If you’re not inspiring, I don’t know what is. I wanted to have a loungey, sleepy day but after watching you I’m headed to the garden ☺️🧚‍♀️

[@MelanieStanden]

Always a pleasure to watch your vlogs Josie, they bring a smile to my face and cheer me up no end!! I have to say the background music was particularly beautiful and fitted perfectly with your glorious garden!!! Can't wait to see your garden in full bloom!! xx

[@ginahamlyn2569]

The area around the pond is looking lovely. Things are cooling down this side of the world so while your garden is waking up, mine is preparing for sleep.

[@agirliegirl]

I love watching you when I start my day in San Francisco while plugging away working from home.

[@diefluse]

I really can't get behind the drive for the motivation to be so controlling over food and your body. Is it anxiety or perfectionism. Either way it seems a little bit excessive to me and i doubt it will make a difference in weather someone is getting sick. Sometimes getting sick is just bad luck.

[@Cherie_dearonallthingsrelaxing]

Hello my dear, loving the flowers the colors are wonderful, they look so healthy too. I am so happy you told people that may have eat problem they should not try the glucose machine. I m looking at all of the vlogs I miss before I watch the new one. Thank you so much for teaching us about healthy living and beauty fashion home. Love it all up enjoy

[@itsjustmel1217]

Awww the wittle lambs are so cute!

[@RivkaPotchebutzkyArt]

A squeeze of lemon on the avocado together with the olive oil will upgrade the taste enormously according to my personal experience ❤

[@missybelmont9830]

Josie do you have Virgo in your chart? Organized and strengthening health outside the box are two of Virgo's greatest gifts ❤..I love that you share your health journey on your channel! You are nothing without a healthy body, mind and spirit. Love you, girl!!❤❤❤

[@carrieglows3263]

Serum ❤❤❤ LOVE your videos as always especially now that it’s springtime! I love all the spring skincare, fashion and life chats.

[@saralangley8797]

Those sweet yellow flowers are "cowslip". An English beauty. I have them in my garden, they are among the first to come up in spring!

[@mycraftyhomegarden]

I LOVE your garden. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@Eirabear380]

There’s just something so ethereal seeing nature and greenery like this. It makes me always feel at peace and like I can dream of how I want my future home to be like, or what I want to be doing someday. Beautiful vlog as always, Josie!

[@biggertom1234]

Your garden is looking impeccable , organized, beautiful.....!ove its proportions and overall design 😅. It flows nicely from one part to another. Love your choice of plants as well. You are both very knowledgeable and very keen about your health and wellness.....so very sensible, mature outlooking, beautifully balanced . Many thanks for promoting all this goodness in life that is attainable. Very sober very nice indeed. Bless all.🎉❤

[@lisa-vw1bp]

I have PCOS and for me it is very important to be careful with my glucose levels, even though I do not have diabetes. I think people in the comments and on the internet need to understand that everyone has their own reason! lets be kind and healthy x love you Josie

[@Ann-tm5tx]

There are more countries in the world other than UK. If people that don't have diabetes are willing to pay a lot of money for this kind of products, it means that the companies would rather sell the products to those who are willing to pay more. The people living in poverty are the ones who suffer the most since they can't afford medication. If you fall asleep on the train, then you are probably just tired.

[@luvurab]

Unfortunately there are an awful lot of people who are pre-diabetic and don’t know it. Why wait until you are diagnosed as being diabetic to use a CGM. A CGM can help prevent the disease by showing one where making certain lifestyle and dietary changes could turn their life around. This could possibly help lower diabetes rates all over the world if people are to prevent it in the first place. We need to think prevention rather than reaction to disease.

[@barbaradaponte522]

I love to hear the church bells in background 🔔

[@lizwry]

Thanks for your wonderful vlogs! By watching the last vlogs I just want to add, that you look amazing, such a glow and shine in your skin and hair! Besides you, your husband and the fur babies seem so nice and heartwarming in your vlogs. Take care ❤

[@lisakern2217]

I get excited when I see a new video. Love how you show us all atound england. What a beautiful country side. You have to show us your pond. Its beautiful. Rhe little house in the middle is so cute.❤

[@lorrainewells3844]

It is great to get out into the garden. So exciting to be planting new seeds. Such a wonderful countryside walk and even better to finish off with a scrumptious meal. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@rachelhobbit]

Can't wait to see-rum the next video! This really made my day, thank you Josie. We're still about a month away from planting outside here and it's getting me quite excited.

[@prj1985]

Josie a tip with the tulips, pull them up with the bulb intact, I gave the vase fresh water every few days and they lasted 3 weeks. They looked perfect and I’m hoping I can reuse the bulbs next year. (I’ve deadheaded them now and put them back into a pot of soil)

[@victoriavaughan8362]

Josie, my favorite thing of all is when you vlog your home! Your home is lovely and so cozy! ❤❤

[@annivali4356]

You can eat the flowers of the primula that you found while walking. We also make tea from them here in Estonia. Very tasty.

[@LucyyWritesVlogs]

Perfect way to unwind after having to go into the office ❤ p.s icecube wise, you could shallow will the trays, add the flower and freeze. Then top up with water and pop back in to freeze

[@jeanettedemosthenous2685]

You obviously already know that blood sugar goes up and down all day long and given your knowledge of healthy food, you will also know that carbs and any kind of sugar (including lactose, fructose, etc etc) will spike your blood sugar. I'm sorry but I fail to see why a young, healthy, fit lady would feel the need to wear this monitor. You never seem to deprive yourself of cakes etc so - why ? I should say that I am a type 2 diabetic and happy and in charge of my condition,

[@marlenab]

Did you not pay attention? She said she was curious and wanting to learn how she eats affects her blood sugar. There is nothing wrong with what she did & wanting to prevent becoming like you....a type 2 diabetic.

[@jeanettedemosthenous2685]

@@marlenab That is a rather insulting ending to your comments. FYI T2 diabetes can affect anyone and mine didn't happen until I was in my sixties and weighed 63 kilos. I never had sugar in my drinks and ate a healthy Mediterranean diet as that is where I live. Hope it doesn't happen to you.

[@Violyla]

Catching up on all your videos! Serious catching up! Loved the serum ❤ 😊

[@adrianameucci8113]

Fantastic..edible flowers inside ice cubes...!!!! ❤❤❤

[@bernicedavies5721]

Hi josie, I have been following you for a couple of months now because I live in Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds so the places you visit are of interest to me. I also wanted to thank you because I bought the longer version of the first Karen Millen dress you tried on last week for my nephews wedding which I love. When I went on their website it was in the sale and I also got your josie sent me discount as well which I was really pleased about so thank you very much, best wishes Bernice x

[@traceyholley9221]

Lovely to hear the bells . My partner rang there 15 years ago, he says they are a good ring of bells but actually quite difficult to ring ❤

[@sallyannc3176]

Josie you could half fill the ice cube holder then put the flower in, and when it's beginning to freeze top it up with more water - that way the flower will be in the middle of the ice cube. I've been using Colour Wow shampoo and conditioner for a couple of years now, can highly recommend.

[@JosieIrons]

That’s so clever!

[@bekielk]

That feast at the Fox and the beautiful walk after 😘🤌🏽 Amazing

[@charotroyanovichtroyanovic4403]

It's a pleasure to seeing you vlogs

[@KariTSays]

I’m obsessed with the Costwolds now because of you. I think I have five table books of that area and can’t wait to go there. My son wants to move there too . When he performs in a show on the West End, we would like to come from the US and rent one of your places.

[@DollyBobsPaws]

SERUM! Love a beauty haul and I think I might give those silk scrunchies a try when I next place an LF order. Interested to see how you get on with the CGM, I've listened to a few of the GG podcasts, and have her book, but stopped short of buying the CGM as I thought I might become a bit obsessed with it!!

[@deborahmicallef6100]

Wonderful vlog. What a delightful walk you had - the views are stunning and the flowers a dream. Thank you for sharing your time with us. You're a dear. I'll end with the word😊 Serum.

[@anaz8749]

Great vlog! Thank for sharing with us your beautiful life ! Serum ❤🇨🇦

[@1kkalex]

Serum!!! 😅 🎉🎉🎉 watching later... commenting now 😅 I know it's gonna be another awesome vlog! 🎉❤😅

[@theresekennedy6320]

Serum! Thank you Josie for your introduction to Eve Lom products. I’m really enjoying using them and so is my skin. After recently watching your Eve Lom experience, I now have to take a few deep breaths before applying and using my cleanser and the smell is divine!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Those Tuilps were stunning 😍 That was a lovely walk you took 😊 Have a Good weekend 🥰

[@eloisejackson4056]

Serum! Wow Josie, your videos are so beautiful. You're definitely inspiring to me strive towards a life in the countryside. The music was particularly lovely in this video ❤️

[@janicebone6191]

Hi Josie, i just wanted to say a huge Thankyou.....i discovered your channel the day you moved to the Cotswolds...and ive followed you since then . You truly inspire me to try clothes i normally would skip over... i also love your life-style combination that you do. So thankyou,and heresvto a fab summer....xxxx love from Cornwall

[@CarolynSebellin]

Just a lovely video, once again! SO calming, inspiring - beautiful💜Your fur babies are so sweet too!🐕

[@janakossova6858]

Serum. Josie I find your vlogs so educational and relaxing to watch. Thank you 😊

[@janaculbreth007]

I will always watch until the end~ and sometimes I will even watch it again ;).

[@helenstella2666]

5pm .. its Josie time .. wonderful 🥰

[@dionnevoller2903]

Your dessert gave you the ‘spike’ - not sitting down in the car 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@clareshopaholic3632]

The sweet little yellow flowers on your walk are cowslips, they have a lovely fragrance I think they're from the primrose family as they also love growing in the lawn and fields/banks.

[@jennycatley1763]

Another wonderful vlog

[@lesliedelaney1796]

Josie, love your garden think you and Charlie have done an amazing job. Your tulips are glorious. Great pick!

[@14MellyJo]

Thank you Jose - serum 😊

[@Marinalovemac]

Hello josie I am growing some cosmos this year. Could you show us how do you plant yours ? Thanks Marina 🇫🇷

[@dominikakras-tp8xv]

Thank you for a new vlog! Best part of my evening 🥰

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

love the garden tours and the gardening and English countryside 🌷

[@terridoyle8056]

Josie there is a lot of interest in reversing health issues with diet and lifestyle and it made me wonder if you know of any beauty products that can reverse problems of aging (wrinkles and sagging chicken skin EVERYWHERE, stretchmarks, thinning hair) not only for the older age group but for anyone at any age.

[@karenbevens9163]

SERUM !!!!! ❤. Loved this vlog as always, Josie is the best ❤. Xx

[@gailhenderson7196]

just wondering if you used the Zoe system which you showed us earlier in the year?

[@rkp5137]

I had to leave this vlog to get back to work. But, so far I’m loving it! I’ll be back to finish it later.❤

[@kak2tnt]

Josie, you mentioned your pond where you retrieved the twigs. I have been thinking about how before your wedding, I think you were working on the algae growth. Am I remember ing correctly? I wanted to ask if you knew about copper granules kill algae? If you never heard of it, you can research it. We used to use copper and a couple gallons of bleach once a week in our swimming pool and it was crystal clear and the ph was always perfect. Farmers here drag copper around in their ponds. I used to purchase from a farmer’s supply. I realize now that you can purchase from Amazon. All of that may seem to come out of left field because your blog had nothing to do with pond scum whatsoever. Lol. I just love you and Charlie and the boys and your Mom too! Definitely a fan of everything you do!

[@kimberlysantos4085]

Serum 🥰 Josie the garden will be amazing as always!

[@sallytaitchison-gould740]

"Where the bee sucks, there suck I In a cowslips Bell I lie....Tempest William Shakespeare.......serum..

[@evam4536]

TY Sally made me smile :) Serum

[@alicerees5134]

Please can you show more of your ‘pond’ it’s beautiful - Can even see a small boat of it 💜

[@debbytownsend2907]

I have just ordered the Tan luxe gradual tanning lotion with your discount code , so thank you very much. Oh my goodness your lily of the valley tea pot is so pretty, I want one xx

[@gailbourne4506]

Hi Josie, love this video. The tulips are beautiful especially the raggedy edge ones. So pretty. Love the church bells. Please show us how to make your macaroni cheese again I want to try it. Thanks again.

[@cherylcaravalho4536]

Serum! Love your content Josie!

[@lauralux165]

Always 🙋🏼‍♀️serum 🔝

[@jayejohnson1024]

I downloaded the Yuka app based on your suggestion in one of your recent vlogs and it rates the Curel face spray as poor. I know you're trying to make sure that you use good ingredients both ingesting and topically. Thought I would share.

[@juliecahill7550]

Hi! The flower in the field look like primrose leaves. Pretty but your tulip are beautiful. So nice.❤

[@snoopybluejeans]

Such a lovely, calming vlog. Loved your garden and of course the serum. 🙂

[@fionaseager3940]

Serum - are something I don’t usually use? I do use night creams and moisturisers day and night. Xxx

[@AnnaCox-j2p]

Serum xx great once again

[@lotuspetal5143]

Serum! So excited to see the little seedlings all ready to be planted ❤

[@marianunes8747]

❤❤❤ The garden will be fantastic!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzanne9786]

Serum ❤. Always get to the end Josie love all your vlogs❤ ,can't wait for the next ones . Take care ❤❤❤❤

[@houseofsundgren9549]

Your garden is looking wonderful lots of flower and lovely green, here in Sweden we got snow again today. I am looking forward to see my garden so green as yours. 😊

[@AnekaF.1863]

Serum! Loved it all, thanks Josie!!

[@katiethriveshine]

I'm so excited to follow your journey with the glucose monitor and see what you discover. As a health coach and nutritionist, I really love testing as a way to monitor general health and make improvements. I've recently done a blood test of 51 health bio markers that I feel every woman should have annually and had full abdominal CT scan (not recommended as standard due to radiation, I'm monitoring a health issue, that I've put into remission) and also had thermography, a safer alternative to mammography for early detection of breast tissue abnormalities. I'm in two minds about glucose monitors, because as you so rightly point out, it can create a bit of an obsession and trying to be 'perfect' when actually blood sugars do normally rise and fall. Also, the HBA1C blood glucose test reflects average glucose levels over a 3 month period to give you an accurate reading which is excellent alone. Also, I notice so much in my work that it's mostly processed foods and refined carbs that are the biggest culprits of blood sugar issues, so when you eat close to nature, you rarely go wrong! Excited to hear more, thanks for sharing!

[@jmg1619]

Where do you get those little “house” covers for your plants. They look amazing 🌸🌸 Does someone know the name of this particular ones? Thanks 🌼

[@purplestax4]

I believe they are called Claverton Cloches x

[@sarajansson2123]

The little yellow flower in the field called Gullviva in Swedish ☺️🌼

[@brinawidmer]

that anastasia browgel is the best thing ever - I threw out all my other browgels 😂

[@Shoshana-f1y]

Serum ! Thank you for your kindness and honesty.

[@Jayne-Ann]

Love it all from the plants to the serum 😊🪴🌱🐾

[@katewylie9433]

Music is spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!! WEll done team

[@andrearomero4050]

Hello Josie, love your videos! I am wondering? how is your nutrition course going? I just signed in!

[@evamosbauer2865]

Good Morning Josie I wish I had green fingers love how you know your plants and flowers ,one day will visit the COTSWOLDS its looks beautiful those little white flowers looked like snow drops if yes love them in hence saying this will deff go to an English Pub and have a Sunday Lunch looks double yum well time for my coffee and make this day count sending lots of Hugs to Both and as always lots of kisses to the boys Evie from Yara Valley xoxo

[@meghanwarkentine7682]

Serum 💕 I love that you mentioned Clarksons Farm! Have you been to the Diddly Squat Farm Shop? Love you videos, watching from 🇨🇦

[@deborah972]

Hello josie how are you love all your vlogs have a great weekend ❤ 🎉 😊 xx

[@ingaplakane9032]

Hi, Josie The yellow flower is called cowslip 💛

[@smgreenartsprivate]

aloe vera gel might help that rash. your garden is lovely well done you two and your pups :) I have type 2 myself can't be bothered with those gadgets. Cinnamon can help your glucose level and also works for pain management like headaches. I limit my sugar intake including fruit and also breads or pasta. Seems a bit time consuming for me that gadget. You aren't wrong having an eating disorder might be tough with that. If you wear caps when out might have caused the spots I get the same.

[@BB-zg3mr]

Serum. Great vlog. Thank you, Josie.

[@rkp5137]

Serum! Great Vlog Josie! I really enjoyed it!❤

[@susieqmartin2746]

I wish we in America could get the CGM’s like you can in England. I think food and carbohydrates alongside of sugar is so important to understand how it affects your body. I have drastically changed my diet just monitoring my sugar the old ay pricking my fingers. The other thing that is just dreadful in America is the allowance of High Fructose, corn syrup in our food. It is awful for one’s body! Serum

[@eviozyra6300]

Just eat natural foods, mostly unprocessed and move your body regular. Lower stress levels. You don't need to monatize your blood sugar levels if you are not sick. That's obessive behavior. Everything in moderation. ❤

[@susieqmartin2746]

@@eviozyra6300 well it may be but you need to know what foods you are having issues with. I don’t want my blood sugar to go above 120. Otherwise you get insulin resistance and you should check out Zoe. He had a whole podcast on this. It’s really good.