If you have some serious curves, you'll probably find that the plus size department in stores in your area leave a lot to be desired. The selection is sparse, and the clothes that most plus size sections offer are boxy and unbecoming. Though the selection for the plus size woman is improving, it can still be a real challenge to locate an outfit that flatters you.
When searching for clothes that look nice and fit well, specialty retailers are a good place to start. There are many stores that offer a selection of clothes for plus size women. Torrid, Lane Bryant and Fashion Bug Plus all cater to plus size women. No matter what your age, you can find what you are looking for at these stores that offer a vast selection of styles and types of clothing. Depending on where you live, you may not have even one of these specialty plus size stores. Thankfully, we have the Internet, and you can turn there to help you with your plus size shopping needs.
There are many specialty retailers that have a website. There are even some plus size boutiques that are run entirely online. One of the advantages of shopping online for clothing is that you can see everything that is available. There are a few disadvantages of shopping online. One of those disadvantages is not being able to try anything on before you buy it. It is important to be sure about the article of clothing before you purchase it. It is sometimes difficult to return items purchased online, be sure to check the website's return policy. Other limitations for shopping online are costs and shipping time.
When purchasing plus size clothing online, there are often many tools available through the retailers that can help you find the best fit possible. Charts are usually available to convert different types of sizes into specific measurements, and some online retailers offer computerized models that can help you find what will fit your shape the best. Additionally, you can often find information about how different brands of clothing have fit others, such as if the brand tends to run smaller or larger. Specific information on how to take your own measurements is often available, assuring you will receive clothing that fits well.
If you can't find the types of clothes you want to impress others, try shopping at another store. It might be a physical store or a plus-size store online, and you will have a good chance of buying what you really want. Many new lines of clothing are available that cater specifically to plus size women. The hard part is locating them. When you consider what is available online and at specialty stores, the range of products available is quite broad. From there it is easy to find a nice outfit, suitable for everyday wear or something more formal.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Tips for Choose a Bag
Bags are some of the most important accessories in everyone's wardrobe. Since it serves not only as an accessory, but also has to be comfortable, it is sometimes excessively hard to choose the right one.
First of all you should define what purpose it serves and where you intend to use it. The question is whether you need it more as an accessory or as something useful outside the scope of aesthetics. The difference between the two is mostly in size. If you need a bag as an accessory you should pick a smaller one and it should be noticeable. If your bag serves the lone purpose of carrying things, which you need for your job or studies, it should be bigger, more comfortable and simpler.
The most important thing is to match it to your style. For example if you prefer a sporty style - pick a satchel. If you are more into a bohemian style - it should be larger, worn on one shoulder and made of original material. Elegant women should choose middle-sized neutral colored leather bags.
Don't forget that bags also go out of fashion, so if you want to look trendy, you should purchase at least one new bag every year. For example, this year, bags with lots of metal details are at the top. No matter what style you prefer, you can always find something suitable for you and trendy at the same time.
Before purchasing a bag, always check what color dominates in your wardrobe. Don't forget that you'll wear it daily so it has to go perfectly with the majority of your clothes and shoes. If you notice that there is no dominating color, your wardrobe is very colorful - buy a colorful bag, so it'll be easy to match it with anything you wear.
While choosing a bag as an accessory more than as a thing for carrying, have in mind one rule - the smaller the better. Small handbags are very elegant and can make for a very nice hint of style. Nothing can substitute a small black handbag, with small jewels if you want to give off an effect of a luxurious and elegant woman.
When it comes to bags for men, the same rules apply, only it is a lot easier. First of all, consider what you are going to use it for. Is it a bag for carrying various papers, books and other similar things, or do you need it only for your cell phone, documents and wallet. In the first case, you should define you style (for example, sporty, saggy, punk, elegant) and choose the bag accordingly. The easiest way out in this case is a simple black one-shoulder bag made of leather. The small variant is even easier - it doesn't have to perfectly fit your style, because usually they go perfectly with anything.
Basically, the most important thing is to consider is the purpose of your bag. When you define its use just match it with your style. Don't forget to check out the colors of your wardrobe or you'll have to purchase a number of them instead of having one that fits your wardrobe perfectly.
First of all you should define what purpose it serves and where you intend to use it. The question is whether you need it more as an accessory or as something useful outside the scope of aesthetics. The difference between the two is mostly in size. If you need a bag as an accessory you should pick a smaller one and it should be noticeable. If your bag serves the lone purpose of carrying things, which you need for your job or studies, it should be bigger, more comfortable and simpler.
The most important thing is to match it to your style. For example if you prefer a sporty style - pick a satchel. If you are more into a bohemian style - it should be larger, worn on one shoulder and made of original material. Elegant women should choose middle-sized neutral colored leather bags.
Don't forget that bags also go out of fashion, so if you want to look trendy, you should purchase at least one new bag every year. For example, this year, bags with lots of metal details are at the top. No matter what style you prefer, you can always find something suitable for you and trendy at the same time.
Before purchasing a bag, always check what color dominates in your wardrobe. Don't forget that you'll wear it daily so it has to go perfectly with the majority of your clothes and shoes. If you notice that there is no dominating color, your wardrobe is very colorful - buy a colorful bag, so it'll be easy to match it with anything you wear.
While choosing a bag as an accessory more than as a thing for carrying, have in mind one rule - the smaller the better. Small handbags are very elegant and can make for a very nice hint of style. Nothing can substitute a small black handbag, with small jewels if you want to give off an effect of a luxurious and elegant woman.
When it comes to bags for men, the same rules apply, only it is a lot easier. First of all, consider what you are going to use it for. Is it a bag for carrying various papers, books and other similar things, or do you need it only for your cell phone, documents and wallet. In the first case, you should define you style (for example, sporty, saggy, punk, elegant) and choose the bag accordingly. The easiest way out in this case is a simple black one-shoulder bag made of leather. The small variant is even easier - it doesn't have to perfectly fit your style, because usually they go perfectly with anything.
Basically, the most important thing is to consider is the purpose of your bag. When you define its use just match it with your style. Don't forget to check out the colors of your wardrobe or you'll have to purchase a number of them instead of having one that fits your wardrobe perfectly.
Skin Care, Beauty and Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid
Labels on cosmetics products sound like Chinese for most of us. And sadly, most people don't read them at all. That's a big mistake, because some ingredients can affect your beauty and health.
Each ingredient might have a side-effect that you wouldn't like to experience at all. However, mainstream beauty product brands (both high-end and cheap ones) use several standard chemicals that are cheap, but not so healthy for our bodies. Let's look through the list of the most harmful ingredients, so you will be able to recognize them and avoid them.
There are natural products or natural ingredients used for body care as well. You don't have to damage your health in order to look great.
• Propylene Glycol. It is a byproduct of petroleum and it is used for locking humidity. Results of several researches report that it causes kidney and liver damage simply through skin contact! Propylene Glycol is toxic and our organism tends to ‘refuse' it with various allergic reactions. If these are not enough for you, here's the last argument: you can find Propylene Glycol in industrial anti-freeze.
• DMDM Hydrantoin is used in cars as anti-freeze. Does it sound OK to put some anti-freeze on your skin?
• Both Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea are still used as preservative materials. They keep products suitable to use for a long time, but they cause inflammation of skin. Sadly, these are very popular preservatives in the industry; only parabens are more commonly used then these two.
• Ethyl, Methyl, Propyl and Butyl Parabens. You can find a certain combination of these materials in almost every beauty product, because they inhibit microbial growth and greatly extend product's use time this way. Parabens are popular because they are very cheap ingredients. But you may suspect that cheap doesn't mean healthy. Parabens irritate skin and cause allergic reactions because they are highly toxic.
• Synthetic Colors are not good for you as well. You can recognize them as they are labeled as ‘D&C' or ‘FD&C' with a color number next to them. Most lipsticks contain these synthetic colors, so when you put on a lipstick, you put on these ingredients as well. These materials are dangerous, because they are based on coal-tars that are carcinogens.
• Petrolatum is used as moisturizer, although it actually works the other way around. Petrolatum is so called mineral oil jelly; it coats a skin (which is very unhealthy effect), stimulates sun damage and inhibits natural moisturizing processes of skin. Why is it used in the industry then? You can guess it easily: it is extremely cheap.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. You can find the name of this harsh detergent on almost every shampoo label.
Each ingredient might have a side-effect that you wouldn't like to experience at all. However, mainstream beauty product brands (both high-end and cheap ones) use several standard chemicals that are cheap, but not so healthy for our bodies. Let's look through the list of the most harmful ingredients, so you will be able to recognize them and avoid them.
There are natural products or natural ingredients used for body care as well. You don't have to damage your health in order to look great.
• Propylene Glycol. It is a byproduct of petroleum and it is used for locking humidity. Results of several researches report that it causes kidney and liver damage simply through skin contact! Propylene Glycol is toxic and our organism tends to ‘refuse' it with various allergic reactions. If these are not enough for you, here's the last argument: you can find Propylene Glycol in industrial anti-freeze.
• DMDM Hydrantoin is used in cars as anti-freeze. Does it sound OK to put some anti-freeze on your skin?
• Both Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea are still used as preservative materials. They keep products suitable to use for a long time, but they cause inflammation of skin. Sadly, these are very popular preservatives in the industry; only parabens are more commonly used then these two.
• Ethyl, Methyl, Propyl and Butyl Parabens. You can find a certain combination of these materials in almost every beauty product, because they inhibit microbial growth and greatly extend product's use time this way. Parabens are popular because they are very cheap ingredients. But you may suspect that cheap doesn't mean healthy. Parabens irritate skin and cause allergic reactions because they are highly toxic.
• Synthetic Colors are not good for you as well. You can recognize them as they are labeled as ‘D&C' or ‘FD&C' with a color number next to them. Most lipsticks contain these synthetic colors, so when you put on a lipstick, you put on these ingredients as well. These materials are dangerous, because they are based on coal-tars that are carcinogens.
• Petrolatum is used as moisturizer, although it actually works the other way around. Petrolatum is so called mineral oil jelly; it coats a skin (which is very unhealthy effect), stimulates sun damage and inhibits natural moisturizing processes of skin. Why is it used in the industry then? You can guess it easily: it is extremely cheap.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. You can find the name of this harsh detergent on almost every shampoo label.
Summer Skin Care
Healthy skin is slightly acidic, due to the acid mantle which covers it. The acid mantle is a combination of sebum and perspiration designed to protect the skin from the environment. Each day we lose 850 ml of water through perspiration, so drinking water is helpful in replacing this lost fluid.
During the summer, water loss is more rapid, and humid conditions accelerate water loss through the skin as the body attempts to cool itself. As a result, sebum production increases, collecting on the skin and clogging pores. For many, this process results in breakouts, so regular cleansing is recommended.A good skin care regimen for most skin types during the summer months is the following:
1. Cleansing with a natural, vegetable soap or soap-based cleanser.
2. Exfoliation, not exceeding once or twice per week.
3. Hydrate your skin with an alcohol free, natural toner or fill a clean, sterile spray bottle with filtered water and mist over the face after cleansing or exfoliation.
4. Moisturize with a light, all natural moisturizer. Creams and lotions with petroleum based ingredients tend to clog the pores unnecessarily.
5. Massage a face oil or moisturizer into the skin at night. Massaging serves to increase circulation to the skin, which helps the natural rejuvenation processes which take place during sleep.
6. Keep lips protected and moisturized with a lip balm, lip gloss or lipstick, preferably containing a natural sunblock such as titanium dioxide.
7. Cover up to reduce the amount of exposure to the sun with a wide brimmed hat, long and loose fitting clothing. Ninety percent of skin cancers are due to chronic sun damage and eighty percent of wrinkles arise from photoaging.
Any skin care discourse which does not include a discussion of nutrition is lacking a fundamental principle of healthy skin care. Good health and beauty are synonymous. For instance, a clogged and spotty complexion can be linked to a diet high in saturated fats and sugar. Sensitive skin may become worsened by poor digestion or inadequate absorption of nutrients. Dry flaky skin may reflect a diet low in fatty acids or vitamin E. Skin that does not heal quickly may be low in vitamins A, B6, C or zinc. A healthy, varied diet helps the skin defend itself against infection, cell damage and premature aging, especially during the summer months.
Increasing your daily intake of fresh, raw vegetables and fruit adds vitamins, antioxidants and water to your diet. Take advantage of the increased variety of fresh foods available during the summer, since a good diet is one of the essential elements for healthy, glowing skin.
During the summer, water loss is more rapid, and humid conditions accelerate water loss through the skin as the body attempts to cool itself. As a result, sebum production increases, collecting on the skin and clogging pores. For many, this process results in breakouts, so regular cleansing is recommended.A good skin care regimen for most skin types during the summer months is the following:
1. Cleansing with a natural, vegetable soap or soap-based cleanser.
2. Exfoliation, not exceeding once or twice per week.
3. Hydrate your skin with an alcohol free, natural toner or fill a clean, sterile spray bottle with filtered water and mist over the face after cleansing or exfoliation.
4. Moisturize with a light, all natural moisturizer. Creams and lotions with petroleum based ingredients tend to clog the pores unnecessarily.
5. Massage a face oil or moisturizer into the skin at night. Massaging serves to increase circulation to the skin, which helps the natural rejuvenation processes which take place during sleep.
6. Keep lips protected and moisturized with a lip balm, lip gloss or lipstick, preferably containing a natural sunblock such as titanium dioxide.
7. Cover up to reduce the amount of exposure to the sun with a wide brimmed hat, long and loose fitting clothing. Ninety percent of skin cancers are due to chronic sun damage and eighty percent of wrinkles arise from photoaging.
Any skin care discourse which does not include a discussion of nutrition is lacking a fundamental principle of healthy skin care. Good health and beauty are synonymous. For instance, a clogged and spotty complexion can be linked to a diet high in saturated fats and sugar. Sensitive skin may become worsened by poor digestion or inadequate absorption of nutrients. Dry flaky skin may reflect a diet low in fatty acids or vitamin E. Skin that does not heal quickly may be low in vitamins A, B6, C or zinc. A healthy, varied diet helps the skin defend itself against infection, cell damage and premature aging, especially during the summer months.
Increasing your daily intake of fresh, raw vegetables and fruit adds vitamins, antioxidants and water to your diet. Take advantage of the increased variety of fresh foods available during the summer, since a good diet is one of the essential elements for healthy, glowing skin.
Kinky Boots - Tall and Sexy Boots in Trend
Boots are this fall's trendiest footwear highly preferred and favored by everyone (especially by girls). Above all kinds of boots Kinky Boots are much in rage among girls of all ages. Do you know about kinky boots? Knee high boots, calf boots, thigh high boots and crotch boots are the ultimate synonyms for kinky boots. These boots are nothing but the fashion footwear greatly demanded by girls to show off their sex appeal.
Sexy Knee High Kinky Boots
Knee high boots are a girl's sure-fire wardrobe pick-upper this seasons trend. This tall boots are heartthrob for girls and women to appear sexy and glamorous. They are available in grand styles in different heel heights and closures ranging from zipper to lace-up and stiletto to wedge heels knee high boots.
These boots are highly preferred because of its comfort and style aspects that ease your feet with care. They are ideal to be worn during winter as they extend upto your knee keeping your legs warm and stylish as well. Be in style with a pair of fetish knee high boots to whirl up the style diva in you.
Kinky Calf Boots for Your Fleshy Calves
No girl's wardrobe will be ever without a pair of calf boots. These boots will add a sense of style to your appearance when paired with long and tight mini skirts. One can find different styles of these boots flooded in the market. Well, many prefer platform and wedge calf boots as they go well with all your attires making you appear simply fabulous.
These boots are available for you with buckles, lace-ups, zippers and pull-on models. Lace-up calf boots are much in craze now as they are seen on the gleaming feet of various models. Look fabulous and feel comfortable in these flirtatious calf boots that will lift your spirit to the endless skies of style and fashion.
Tall Fetish Thigh High Boots
A good chunk of the fashion crowd is much inspired and impressed by the erotic looks of thigh high boots that every girl wants to have a pair in their wardrobe. These tall boots have cast a magic spell in the minds and hearts of many women that they became die-hard fans of these fancy and flirtatious thigh boots.
Pointy toe and stiletto thigh high boots are highly favored by many women. Do you know that these boots are meant to show off your sex appeal? Well many girls prefer these boots for their erotic looks that makes them appear seductive. While revealing the past history of these boots it is found that they are highly associated with bar girls, call girls and whores to drag the attention of men by appearing extremely luscious. But now these over-the-knee boots are preferred by girls of all ages and grades.
Erotic Crotch Boots
Crotch boots are as such like thigh high boots but they just raise above the thighs upto the crotch. These boots are the sexiest boots worn by girls to look wild and sensuous. How about pairing these boots with bikinis? These kinky crotch boots will be a good bet to be paired to while dating to tantalize your men by your luscious feminine appearance. These boots too come in different heel heights, toe types and closure systems ranging from platform to chunky heel, pointy to round toe and lace up to zipper crotch boots. Sexy red and luscious black crotch boots are highly favored by many girls regardless of age.
Kinky boots play a great role in your romance life to tantalize men with your sensuous appearance. It doesn't matter whether it is thigh high boots or knee high boots or calf boots or crotch boots, they are kinky boots that will let your sex appeal go off the roof with your wild and seductive appearance.
Sexy Knee High Kinky Boots
Knee high boots are a girl's sure-fire wardrobe pick-upper this seasons trend. This tall boots are heartthrob for girls and women to appear sexy and glamorous. They are available in grand styles in different heel heights and closures ranging from zipper to lace-up and stiletto to wedge heels knee high boots.
These boots are highly preferred because of its comfort and style aspects that ease your feet with care. They are ideal to be worn during winter as they extend upto your knee keeping your legs warm and stylish as well. Be in style with a pair of fetish knee high boots to whirl up the style diva in you.
Kinky Calf Boots for Your Fleshy Calves
No girl's wardrobe will be ever without a pair of calf boots. These boots will add a sense of style to your appearance when paired with long and tight mini skirts. One can find different styles of these boots flooded in the market. Well, many prefer platform and wedge calf boots as they go well with all your attires making you appear simply fabulous.
These boots are available for you with buckles, lace-ups, zippers and pull-on models. Lace-up calf boots are much in craze now as they are seen on the gleaming feet of various models. Look fabulous and feel comfortable in these flirtatious calf boots that will lift your spirit to the endless skies of style and fashion.
Tall Fetish Thigh High Boots
A good chunk of the fashion crowd is much inspired and impressed by the erotic looks of thigh high boots that every girl wants to have a pair in their wardrobe. These tall boots have cast a magic spell in the minds and hearts of many women that they became die-hard fans of these fancy and flirtatious thigh boots.
Pointy toe and stiletto thigh high boots are highly favored by many women. Do you know that these boots are meant to show off your sex appeal? Well many girls prefer these boots for their erotic looks that makes them appear seductive. While revealing the past history of these boots it is found that they are highly associated with bar girls, call girls and whores to drag the attention of men by appearing extremely luscious. But now these over-the-knee boots are preferred by girls of all ages and grades.
Erotic Crotch Boots
Crotch boots are as such like thigh high boots but they just raise above the thighs upto the crotch. These boots are the sexiest boots worn by girls to look wild and sensuous. How about pairing these boots with bikinis? These kinky crotch boots will be a good bet to be paired to while dating to tantalize your men by your luscious feminine appearance. These boots too come in different heel heights, toe types and closure systems ranging from platform to chunky heel, pointy to round toe and lace up to zipper crotch boots. Sexy red and luscious black crotch boots are highly favored by many girls regardless of age.
Kinky boots play a great role in your romance life to tantalize men with your sensuous appearance. It doesn't matter whether it is thigh high boots or knee high boots or calf boots or crotch boots, they are kinky boots that will let your sex appeal go off the roof with your wild and seductive appearance.
Food to Avoid for Beautiful Skin
Beautiful skin is not just the visible surface; it's a largest part of our bodies. And believe it or not, this part discloses a state of the whole body. Healthy body equals beautiful skin and health problems cause acnes, swelling, colour changes and a bunch of other skin problems. Therefore, the real skin care begins with healthy lifestyle. Everything we eat affects our appearance, so why not take some products out of the menu to keep our skin beautiful?
What we need are carbohydrates, proteins and even fats for proper nutrition, but some of these can affect our health badly, especially if consumed in great quantities. Protein is essential for our health, but protein, combined with trans-fatty acids and saturated fats will not help you at all. Sausage, bacon and ground beef are the products that contain this harmful combination. This trio is bad for your skin, because they make skin wrinkle and fuel the aging processes. Butter and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain trans-fatty acids as well. This food is not exactly bad for you, but if you consume it regularly, you will experience skin changes. If these products are on your regular diet, try and stop eating them for several weeks and check the effect your new diet has on your skin.
Nutritionists would never recommend giving carbohydrates up totally, because they are indeed useful. However, some foods that contain carbohydrates come in harmful combinations that make glucose levels in blood spike. And high glucose levels are the perfect condition for skin damaging effects and inflammations to emerge. Pasta, baked beans and raisins are the products that can suddenly raise glucose levels in blood. Although beans and other legumes contain vitamins and beneficial minerals, baked and canned beans are prepared with ingredients that affect glucose levels badly.
Food like cake, bread, sugar, cereal, full-fat ice cream are categorized as high glycemic ones. This means they have a lot of carbohydrates that are digested quickly after consuming. Food that has a high glycemic index can induce acne. And food with low glycemic index is considered to be more useful for your body. Low glycemic foods are whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Eating more vegetables is always a good decision in order to improve your health, but you should choose uncooked vegetables before prepared ones. Potato chips and French fries are made out of potatoes, but you can't call this ‘vegetable meal' a healthy choice.
Alcohol doesn't do any favour for your skin as well, as it forces the body to dehydrate. The more fluids you lose the more dry your skin becomes, and the dry skin causes wrinkles and early aging. Furthermore, regular drinkers have liver problems that influence the health of skin and cause even more problems.
If some of the above mentioned products are your favourite food, don't take it out of your menu too quickly. If you don't eat those regularly, they may be harmless for the health of your skin. Besides, everyone is unique and the things that influence the health of one person, may have no influence on the other, whatsoever. But if you already experience skin problems, changing the diet is...
What we need are carbohydrates, proteins and even fats for proper nutrition, but some of these can affect our health badly, especially if consumed in great quantities. Protein is essential for our health, but protein, combined with trans-fatty acids and saturated fats will not help you at all. Sausage, bacon and ground beef are the products that contain this harmful combination. This trio is bad for your skin, because they make skin wrinkle and fuel the aging processes. Butter and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain trans-fatty acids as well. This food is not exactly bad for you, but if you consume it regularly, you will experience skin changes. If these products are on your regular diet, try and stop eating them for several weeks and check the effect your new diet has on your skin.
Nutritionists would never recommend giving carbohydrates up totally, because they are indeed useful. However, some foods that contain carbohydrates come in harmful combinations that make glucose levels in blood spike. And high glucose levels are the perfect condition for skin damaging effects and inflammations to emerge. Pasta, baked beans and raisins are the products that can suddenly raise glucose levels in blood. Although beans and other legumes contain vitamins and beneficial minerals, baked and canned beans are prepared with ingredients that affect glucose levels badly.
Food like cake, bread, sugar, cereal, full-fat ice cream are categorized as high glycemic ones. This means they have a lot of carbohydrates that are digested quickly after consuming. Food that has a high glycemic index can induce acne. And food with low glycemic index is considered to be more useful for your body. Low glycemic foods are whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Eating more vegetables is always a good decision in order to improve your health, but you should choose uncooked vegetables before prepared ones. Potato chips and French fries are made out of potatoes, but you can't call this ‘vegetable meal' a healthy choice.
Alcohol doesn't do any favour for your skin as well, as it forces the body to dehydrate. The more fluids you lose the more dry your skin becomes, and the dry skin causes wrinkles and early aging. Furthermore, regular drinkers have liver problems that influence the health of skin and cause even more problems.
If some of the above mentioned products are your favourite food, don't take it out of your menu too quickly. If you don't eat those regularly, they may be harmless for the health of your skin. Besides, everyone is unique and the things that influence the health of one person, may have no influence on the other, whatsoever. But if you already experience skin problems, changing the diet is...
Weight Loss For Busy Women
"Weight Loss Basics & You"
There are so many things to juggle today: career, family, continued education, down time, spiritual life and more. To find time to focus on weight loss, here are some basic tips to help:
1) First, congratulate yourself for getting this far and seeking this information. Cheers! You've made the first step towards healthy self-improvement - yeah!
2) The basic rate of weight loss for long-term is only two to three pounds per week. So don't try to lose too much too fast.?
3) Talk with your healthcare provider before you begin any weight loss program or plan of action to get approval.?
4) Review popular options today to find a plan that not only fits your needs but your budget. It needs to include a balanced meal plan, not focusing on only a few food items. And it needs to incorporate exercise or some type of physical fitness into your week regularly. No need for expensive fitness clubs, fancy equipment to buy, special foods to purchase, etc. either. Easy does it for the long haul.
5) No matter which plan you choose or how you may design your own program, if you mess up, move on and continue anyway. No one is perfect in any program. Pick yourself up and keep at it! Journal along the way, too, to find out what triggers your stress and overeating.
"Self Assessment"
Learning more about your self will help you to learn more about how best to handle your own weight loss and juggling. You need to know that:
1) Your weight loss needs to be done now. And realize that unless you decide to take control of your life, you will consistently gain weight again once you go off any diet or exercise regime you decide to follow.?
2) In the time it takes for you to order a meal, stand around waiting for it and then eat it - sometimes with music you can't stand blaring in the background of a noisy fast food joint with babies crying around you, too, it is entirely possible that you could have found a more nutritious meal elsewhere - like at home, cheaper.
3) You may actually enjoy making and choosing your own healthy foods if you get rid of some of the other activities you do in your life and stay home more.
"Food & Cravings Basics"
If life were so simple, we could eat what we want, when we want. But let's get realistic. We all need food and we all suffer cravings at one time or another. But enjoy weight loss anyway, with these tips:
1) A good diet, one approved by your healthcare provider, is a must for everyone. You need a good variety of nutritional foods from all the food groups.?
2) If you're thinking about a diet plan that only offers a selection of foods from one or two food groups (like a grapefruit-only diet), don't try this. You can't do it long term and will only harm yourself, your body more.
3) Don't go food shopping when you're hungry. At least have a snack before your go out or consider fortifying yourself with a cup of tea or coffee just before you go.?
"Quick Meals"
There's nothing better for busy schedules than quick recipes and meal ideas.? So enjoy!Fresh Fruit SaladServes: 1 personPreparation time: 10 minutes?You will need:1 Apple of your choice1 peeled and sectioned OrangeA handful of fresh Strawberries (if in season)?A handful of other berries if no Strawberries1 medium sized BananaA handful of raisinsA handful of grapesCantaloupe if in season, or Watermelon4-6oz. Orange juice or other juice of your choiceMethod: Start with the cantaloupe or watermelon and work your way upwards. (A melon baller comes in very handy if you like to have a morning fruit salad, and makes things look nice.)Go on to the grapes, the unseeded variety is the best, proceed with the berry variety that you have and work your way to the orange.?From the orange, go next to the apple, and then the banana. All your fruits should be of bite sized and manageable portions. Add a drop of vanilla for a heavenly smell, along with the orange juice for added zest.? I have found this to create a very hearty breakfast all by itself, and the smell of the fruits is a wonderful way to greet the day with. A cup of coffee washes this lot down very nicely and you will find that a piece of toast never goes wrong either!
"Exercises"
Regardless of which weight loss plan or program you tackle, you need regular activity or exercise in your day. No need for expensive gyms, equipment and memberships, though. Get busy with these exercise and activity ideas:
1) Before you begin any fitness plan, check with your healthcare provider for approval ?
2) Exercise while you're watching television and stop being just a couch potato! You can do basic push ups, sit ups and more during commercials. Or plug in a video and move it, dude ?
3) Forget about driving anywhere. Grab your bike or walk! Increase length of activity and intensity over time, too.?
4) Buddy up for fun. Grab your spouse, kids, neighbors, relatives - and get healthy together!?
5) Log your activity regularly in a personal journal. Also note your weight loss efforts, favorite foods, special recipes and meals and other cool weight loss info.
This is your special personal journal, so enjoy it - add stickers, use high lighters, colored markers and pencils. Jot down your goals and progress so you'll have a keepsake.
There are so many things to juggle today: career, family, continued education, down time, spiritual life and more. To find time to focus on weight loss, here are some basic tips to help:
1) First, congratulate yourself for getting this far and seeking this information. Cheers! You've made the first step towards healthy self-improvement - yeah!
2) The basic rate of weight loss for long-term is only two to three pounds per week. So don't try to lose too much too fast.?
3) Talk with your healthcare provider before you begin any weight loss program or plan of action to get approval.?
4) Review popular options today to find a plan that not only fits your needs but your budget. It needs to include a balanced meal plan, not focusing on only a few food items. And it needs to incorporate exercise or some type of physical fitness into your week regularly. No need for expensive fitness clubs, fancy equipment to buy, special foods to purchase, etc. either. Easy does it for the long haul.
5) No matter which plan you choose or how you may design your own program, if you mess up, move on and continue anyway. No one is perfect in any program. Pick yourself up and keep at it! Journal along the way, too, to find out what triggers your stress and overeating.
"Self Assessment"
Learning more about your self will help you to learn more about how best to handle your own weight loss and juggling. You need to know that:
1) Your weight loss needs to be done now. And realize that unless you decide to take control of your life, you will consistently gain weight again once you go off any diet or exercise regime you decide to follow.?
2) In the time it takes for you to order a meal, stand around waiting for it and then eat it - sometimes with music you can't stand blaring in the background of a noisy fast food joint with babies crying around you, too, it is entirely possible that you could have found a more nutritious meal elsewhere - like at home, cheaper.
3) You may actually enjoy making and choosing your own healthy foods if you get rid of some of the other activities you do in your life and stay home more.
"Food & Cravings Basics"
If life were so simple, we could eat what we want, when we want. But let's get realistic. We all need food and we all suffer cravings at one time or another. But enjoy weight loss anyway, with these tips:
1) A good diet, one approved by your healthcare provider, is a must for everyone. You need a good variety of nutritional foods from all the food groups.?
2) If you're thinking about a diet plan that only offers a selection of foods from one or two food groups (like a grapefruit-only diet), don't try this. You can't do it long term and will only harm yourself, your body more.
3) Don't go food shopping when you're hungry. At least have a snack before your go out or consider fortifying yourself with a cup of tea or coffee just before you go.?
"Quick Meals"
There's nothing better for busy schedules than quick recipes and meal ideas.? So enjoy!Fresh Fruit SaladServes: 1 personPreparation time: 10 minutes?You will need:1 Apple of your choice1 peeled and sectioned OrangeA handful of fresh Strawberries (if in season)?A handful of other berries if no Strawberries1 medium sized BananaA handful of raisinsA handful of grapesCantaloupe if in season, or Watermelon4-6oz. Orange juice or other juice of your choiceMethod: Start with the cantaloupe or watermelon and work your way upwards. (A melon baller comes in very handy if you like to have a morning fruit salad, and makes things look nice.)Go on to the grapes, the unseeded variety is the best, proceed with the berry variety that you have and work your way to the orange.?From the orange, go next to the apple, and then the banana. All your fruits should be of bite sized and manageable portions. Add a drop of vanilla for a heavenly smell, along with the orange juice for added zest.? I have found this to create a very hearty breakfast all by itself, and the smell of the fruits is a wonderful way to greet the day with. A cup of coffee washes this lot down very nicely and you will find that a piece of toast never goes wrong either!
"Exercises"
Regardless of which weight loss plan or program you tackle, you need regular activity or exercise in your day. No need for expensive gyms, equipment and memberships, though. Get busy with these exercise and activity ideas:
1) Before you begin any fitness plan, check with your healthcare provider for approval ?
2) Exercise while you're watching television and stop being just a couch potato! You can do basic push ups, sit ups and more during commercials. Or plug in a video and move it, dude ?
3) Forget about driving anywhere. Grab your bike or walk! Increase length of activity and intensity over time, too.?
4) Buddy up for fun. Grab your spouse, kids, neighbors, relatives - and get healthy together!?
5) Log your activity regularly in a personal journal. Also note your weight loss efforts, favorite foods, special recipes and meals and other cool weight loss info.
This is your special personal journal, so enjoy it - add stickers, use high lighters, colored markers and pencils. Jot down your goals and progress so you'll have a keepsake.
Be Beautiful Every Day
Your colleague looks so beautiful every day and you are not brave enough to ask her how she does that? If you are willing to follow some simple steps, you will look wonderful every single day as well. To tell you the truth, being beautiful and even elegant is easier than it might seem.
All you have to do is take care of yourself. For instance if you want to look beautiful you can't leave home with dirty hair. You must wash it every two days. If you have oily hair, wash them daily. Don't forget to visit your hair dresser constantly. Don't let your hair look greasy or untidy. It surely makes a bad impression.
Your nails are also very important. You would get surprised how much attention people pay to your hands. To think of it yourself, would you find a person with dirty or broken nails attractive? Probably not, so you're not an exception and if you want to be attractive, be very attentive to every little detail.
Be adequately careful with your clothing. You don't have to be super fashionable or stylish. Just make sure your clothes are clean and fresh and no matter what your style is, you will look nice. Don't forget to make sure your clothes are not too small and too shaggy for you, because it makes an impression of an untidy person.
When it comes to makeup, remember one rule: natural = beautiful. Yet, most women apply makeup everyday. It's ok, just make too much of it. Remember that there's a rather great difference between daily and evening makeup. Ladies who has beautiful skin should use only mascara and lipstick. Powder is acceptable only for those who have some skin problems.
Don't forget grace! Straight back and small steps will guarantee you an elegant look that will make you charming and attractive. For most women it comes as a surprise that graceful walk are so important, but once again, haven't you ever noticed how beautiful and elegant seem those ladies who walks with straight back and head up?
Mind your manners. Doing nothing that is unacceptable in public doesn't mean your manners are good. Don't forget to sorry and thank people, control your tone while talking to others and even clean your language. Talking properly will and in nice tone will help you in your relationship with colleagues, friends and even family members.
Scent is an important part of your image as well. People that are around you will surely notice your new perfume. You will feel better yourself, knowing that people smell your perfume, and not your sweat.
Combining all these things will undoubtedly make you look beautiful. Beauty is not all about facial features or body shape. Every single woman can feel and really look wonderful, all you have to do is pay attention to your self and find some time to take care of your looks. And don't forget, that only when you'll find yourself attractive and charming other people will find attractive and charming as well.
All you have to do is take care of yourself. For instance if you want to look beautiful you can't leave home with dirty hair. You must wash it every two days. If you have oily hair, wash them daily. Don't forget to visit your hair dresser constantly. Don't let your hair look greasy or untidy. It surely makes a bad impression.
Your nails are also very important. You would get surprised how much attention people pay to your hands. To think of it yourself, would you find a person with dirty or broken nails attractive? Probably not, so you're not an exception and if you want to be attractive, be very attentive to every little detail.
Be adequately careful with your clothing. You don't have to be super fashionable or stylish. Just make sure your clothes are clean and fresh and no matter what your style is, you will look nice. Don't forget to make sure your clothes are not too small and too shaggy for you, because it makes an impression of an untidy person.
When it comes to makeup, remember one rule: natural = beautiful. Yet, most women apply makeup everyday. It's ok, just make too much of it. Remember that there's a rather great difference between daily and evening makeup. Ladies who has beautiful skin should use only mascara and lipstick. Powder is acceptable only for those who have some skin problems.
Don't forget grace! Straight back and small steps will guarantee you an elegant look that will make you charming and attractive. For most women it comes as a surprise that graceful walk are so important, but once again, haven't you ever noticed how beautiful and elegant seem those ladies who walks with straight back and head up?
Mind your manners. Doing nothing that is unacceptable in public doesn't mean your manners are good. Don't forget to sorry and thank people, control your tone while talking to others and even clean your language. Talking properly will and in nice tone will help you in your relationship with colleagues, friends and even family members.
Scent is an important part of your image as well. People that are around you will surely notice your new perfume. You will feel better yourself, knowing that people smell your perfume, and not your sweat.
Combining all these things will undoubtedly make you look beautiful. Beauty is not all about facial features or body shape. Every single woman can feel and really look wonderful, all you have to do is pay attention to your self and find some time to take care of your looks. And don't forget, that only when you'll find yourself attractive and charming other people will find attractive and charming as well.
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