Chapping Lips: Simple Natural Recipes and Easy Tips
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Q: What can we do to prevent lips from getting dry and chapped? Any useful tricks to protect lips in the winter?
Jessica, New York
A: Dry lips can be soothed and moisturized with olive oil mixed with beeswax. This is the purest thing you can apply to your lips. I love castor and coconut oils but I find olive oil more nourishing for winter time. Here’s a super easy recipe: take a tea cup and combine a small cube of beeswax, approximately half-ounce, and two teaspoons olive oil.
You can also add a small dollop of honey to this blend, if you like, but again, if you make the balm too sweet you will be prompted to lick your lips too often, and that’s not good! Thatâ??s why I prefer to make lip balms that are neutral to taste and are not fragranced. Unbleached beeswax always has a faint honeycomb smell, it’s more than enough to disguise the aroma of the oil.
Combine olive oil (or any oil of your choice) and beeswax, cover the cup with a non-PVC kitchen film and microwave for 15 seconds or until the oil and wax melt. I never use microwave for cooking but I guess it’s more or less OK for skincare!
Carefully stir the blend and pour it into any empty tins or tiny pots you have around the home. Empty jars from eye creams or mini size products or samples are excellent! You can add some color with raspberry, beets or even strawberry juice. You can also add some mineral shimmer if you like.
You can buy unbleached beeswax online, it’s a great money saver, and you can use it to make your own face moisturizers, hair balms, feet and hand treatments, virtually anything!
In my vegan line Petite Marie Organics, I use emulsifying wax which is non-animal derived, so you may prefer to use it, it’s very simple to use, and it’s absolutely unscented.
7 Healthy Tips for the Impulsive and Impatient
Likewise, may you not go to jail for 4 years for killing him either. I love someecards.
One of the things I find most mystifying about this season (besides wondering why nobody ever writes new Christmas songs – I’m a fan of all the big holiday hits but a girl can only hear Jingle Bell Rock so many times, especially if it’s Mariah Carey singing it) is why people want to wait until January 1st to do things. See, I’m impatient. And impulsive. And while the two combined have resulted in many a comical life disaster (ask me about the time I showed up to a job interview wearing a dress that I had shortened with a pair of scissors ten minutes beforehand in the parking lot), the good thing is that once I decide to do something I do it. Right then. Even if it is the middle of the night. People love this about me. So much so that my husband now takes sleeping pills and refuses to discuss anything of import with me after 10 p.m.
So in the spirit of the New Year and a toast to immediacy, I offer you seven healthy changes that you can do right now. Today! Maybe even this very second! Why waste a month (or a good hem) in waiting?
1. Move your fruit bowl to the middle of your table. A) It’s a pretty centerpiece so people will think you decorate and stuff and b) you’re more liable to eat it if you see it first thing when you walk into your kitchen. Studies say that the average American eats less than 2 servings a day of fruits and vegetables. While I find that hard to believe about my readers – if I have learned one thing doing this blog it is that you are hardly average! – we could all use a fiber barrier between us and the eggnog* cooling device.
2. Call your sister. In the famed Harvard longevity study, one of the most surprising correlations they found was that people who had a good relationship with a sibling – particularly a sister – lived longer and were happier. I’m fortunate to have two very smart sisters whose sole purpose in life seems to be entertaining me via the hands-free attachment of my cell phone. It’s gotten to the point where my kids think Aunt LaLa is really my imaginary friend who appears during Mommy’s Crazy Time (i.e. the hours between dinner and bedtime) to talk me down from the ledge.
3. Laugh. A popular axiom points out that babies laugh an average of 50 times a day and while it fails to point out that the little nippers also cry 50 times a day, it is worth noting that we seem to lose some of our good humor as we get older. A good belly laugh releases a flood of endorphins and all that fizziness counteracts the bad effects of the stress hormone cortisol. What was YouTube invented for if not to make you giggle? A fast connection and plenty of bandwidth and the world is your oyster! (Shhh…surprise kitty!)
4. Meditate. Quietly pondering life, the universe and everything – or nothing – has many benefits. If you are the kind who doesn’t like to just sit and stare at your eyelids, try moving through a couple of gentle yoga postures. Sure you’ll have to wear those stupid head bands Mischa Barton has been pimping and say things like “groovy” but it’ll be worth it when you can bust out the calming breaths the next time the cashier closes the line right before you.
5. Write with your left hand. You know what’s fun at parties? Showing off your ambidexterity! If you’re single you can write down two numbers at once, although how you juggle two dates at once without anyone pulling a Tiger Woods is up to you. Plus it’s like insurance in case you ever have to cut off one hand to save your life (what? It happens!). Seriously though, research has shown that doing small tasks like eating or writing with your non-dominant hand or tying your shoelaces backwards is like steroids for your willpower muscle. And everyone needs beefed-up willpower this time of year whether it’s holding your tongue when your mother-in-law plays Rorshach with the stains in your carpet (“Hmm… this one looks like vacuum! Wonder what that means?”) or the tray of Christmas bon-bons left on your doorstep. My favorite way is to do a my daily crossword puzzle – yes, I’m in the AARP – with my left hand. See? Healthy can be fun!
6. Notice 5 new things. How often do we rush through our days without really seeing what’s around us? Case in point: yesterday I didn’t see a man behind me who apparently wanted to open a door for me. I opened it myself and he chastised me for not waiting for him. (His exact words, weirdly enough, were, “In Texas women are real ladies.” Ok, then!) Anyhow, we both would have felt better had I noticed him there and allowed him his gentlemanly act. Although now that I’ve just typed that out, the situation seems oddly creepy. So whether you are noticing the creepy gentleman behind you or the way the light shines off the snow on the tree branches, taking note of the novelty around you will sharpen your senses, brighten your day and make you grateful.
7. Do something kind for someone else. Nothing will make you feel better faster than this. Need an idea? Abby, the hilarious writer behind the blog Abby Has Issues just came out with her first book and she’s donating ALL the proceeds to the Humane Society to save shelter animals. “Buy a book, save a kitten (or a one-eyed hamster)!”
Finally, healthy changes you can actually do in Just 15 Minutes a Day! While it won’t get you Washboard Abs or even a washboard, I guarantee it will make you feel better and that’s more than most diets can say.
*confession: I don’t really like eggnog – it’s just so much more fun to type than “chilled water.” My fave holiday beverage? Spiced cider, or as I like to call it from my days as a serving wench in the Rennaisance Festival (true story – I even got to carry the rum pudding and light it on fire) – mead! (Now having just typed that it occurs to me that since I went to school in Utah, mead may not actually be spiced cider but rather an alcoholic holiday beverage. I could google it. Or I could let my ignorance stand and just go to bed.)
What is your favorite do-it-right-now healthy tip? What is your favorite holiday beverage?
6 Easy Tips to Lose Body Fat During the Holidays
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| Taken 12-1-2011 |
As we all know, the Holiday season is probably the most difficult to keep body fat off, but where there is a will, there is a way! Here are 6 quick and easy tips to lose body fat this holiday season. By the way, these easy tips can be used year round, but there are factors that come up during the holiday season, that make these tips a bit more poignant.
Tip #1
Stay hydrated! The colder whether tends to hide the sensation and or symptoms of dehydration. Remember that staying properly hydrated helps to keep your body functioning properly, that includes your metabolic processes that help to burn body fat for energy.
Tip # 2
Chew gum while cooking. Cooking big family meals for the holidays is a tradition for most, but with that comes snacking and picking at the food while it’s being prepared. Chewing gum will keep you from picking at the food, and will keep those extra mystery calories and body fat off of you.
Tip # 3
Drink coffee with your meals. This is one of my super tips! It’s easier to do when the weather turns cold. It works great to keep you from overeating!
Tip #4
Don’t postpone workouts! Weather conditions, holiday shopping, and family visits can get in the way of your workouts. But, remember that fat burning, metabolic boosting workouts, don’t need to be very long. My workouts last 30-35 minutes on average, yet they produce better results than low intensity 1-2 hour traditional cardio workouts.
If you’re doing my 12 day Fat X Program, and can’t do a specific workout because of logistical reasons, fit in one or more of the workouts from the free Fat Burning Workout Bonus Series, until you can get back to the FX 12.
Tip #5
Eat before shopping! Don’t get caught up at the mall or shopping center hungry. Temptation to eat junk food will be all around, and in essence, you’re putting yourself in a position to fail. By fail, I mean, eating and adding junk calories to your diet. Remember that it’s easier to keep those calories and body fat off, then it is to burn those calories and lose the body fat once it’s on.
Tip # 6
Follow the Fat X Diet principles! Even at big family dinners, you can still set up your plate the Fat X way. Meaning stack your plate with nutritious foods first.
These 6 tips are pretty easy to follow, if you want to kick up your body’s fat burning ability, implement all of them and watch your body fat level drop, even through the tough to stay fit holiday season.
If you have any questions about the Fat X Program, diet, exercise, and or setting up your workouts, feel free to email me, or post those questions on the Fat X 101 Facebook page. Good luck on your fat burning, weight loss (fat loss) and fitness journey!
Tips for me, Tips for You. Fa La La La La.
Happy Friday Kittens!! How was your week? It’s been a little crazy here YAWWWNNNN right, you are so over hearing me say that! 
hehe Well, I’m back. We accomplished a boatload of work this week and I can finally relax a little bit today. In fact, I just got myself a Fish Sandwich at McDonald’s. NOM NOM. A nice little indulgence meal on a Friday evening. I love Fish Sandwiches.
I digress.
My blog title today is “Tips for me, Tips for you”. At FitFluential, we are working together to promote all throughout the month of December, tips from all of us (and by all of us I mean our FitFluential Ambassadors— but some of these are fitness fanatics like me, some are trainers, nutritionists, fitness celebrities, authors, you name it!) on how to embrace this concept of START NOW. This isn’t about New Year’s Resolutions–let’s get out of that mindset and START NOW.
I’m going to divide some of my tips- tips that I am incorporating FOR MYSELF too (I’m not saying I’m the expert! Learning along with you!) throughout multiple blog posts, so this is the first. And….our FitFluential partner, GNC (#client), is helping us spread the “Live Well Now” love as we all share tips on getting healthy step by step……thinking of this as a lifestyle NOT a “diet” or 2 week workout plan.
RIGHT?? RIGHT.
Does this not look like an amazing dinner? Yes it does. And let me tell you, it is not that difficult to make salmon at home. I have been HORRIBLE about eating a balanced diet the past month or so. HORRIBLE. Why? Putting work first. Then I’m rushing into my kitchen or a drive through and eating some that’s ‘ok’ but not great.
TIP: Fit in more protein.
We all know the importance of getting more protein right? I know we do. When I think back about some of what I’ve eaten during a day, although I’m in my caloric range usually, it’s like 85% carbs and not all zucchini ok??? Bad Naughty Kelly. Owns her own fitness company and eats like a dipwad. NOT anymore!
This is going to combine two other tips, but what the heck. I’m going to focus on getting protein in every meal, on eating REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY and on trying new recipes or protein shake variations.
I will use my new Cooking Light Crockpot Recipe book for great recipes (hello soup weather) and PINTEREST HELLO!! (#ADDICTION) (I put the link there because their website has amazing recipes too, free!) And I will use protein shakes for 1-2 meals a day. GNC has introduced me to their new AMP Protein Powder, and I use the vanilla for protein pancakes and Zucchini Protein Bread. NOM NOM.
I did a search on Pinterest for protein shakes and ran smack dab into (I swear, I wasn’t planning this) one of our FitFluential Ambassador’s older posts. Click the page above to see her blog and the recipe! Also if you want an invitation to Pinterest- leave me your email in the comments and I will get you one! ADDICTING!!!
I’m going to make more FISH and also try new recipes from new sources like this one I saw on Oxygen Magazine for Sweet and Smokey Turkey Chili.
I like healthy foods. I like working out. I haven’t been making time enough for either of them lately— it’s my #1 weakness right now~ letting work come first. FORGET THAT!
Here is today’s Ramble-On-A-Thon for your nap:
I’m still loving my kickboxing but I’d be lying if I said I was not SOOO looking forward to doing some Kettlebells, some upper body workouts, some TRX……Sniff Sniff. Patience Kelly. Patience.
Gotta Run.
Question- Do you like Eggnog? I do. DANGIT!!! I DO!
Green Solutions to Acne: Try These Simple Tips
Keeping your skin clear and free fro acne is no rocket science. Try these simple tips to see a visible difference in your skin condition.
Don’t overcleanse and overscrub. Too much pressure may lead to more pimples as your skin gets irritated and inflamed with constant mechanical pressure. Don’t use at-home microdermabrasion or peels more frequently than once a week.
Avoid benzoyl peroxide acne medications that can dehydrate your skin, increase free radical damage and lead to premature aging. This popular anti-acne chemical is a proven strong irritant and allergen and instead of healing acne can actually increase the inflammation.
Don’t attempt to dry out your blemishes with toothpaste or other drying solutions. Really dry top layers of skin can trap impurities and bacteria under skin making the acne worse.
Don’t pile makeup on your acne blemishes. Wear a concealer where needed. Use oil-blotting papers to absorb the excess shine during the day.
Don’t pick at your face. Keep your hands off the pimple until it’s ready to be extracted and never attempt to pop up a tender red blemish. If you have time, try one of the procedures described in the previous chapter, and apply a topical antibacterial product containing salicylic acid or tea tree oil.
Taking care of your acne-prone skin doesn’t end in your bathroom. Take a daily dose of vitamins and antioxidants with additional alpha lipoic acid and omega 3 fatty acid supplements. Don’t skimp on water. Drink 7-8 glasses of mineral or filtered water a day. Don’t replace water by carbonated sugary drinks and coffee. Remember your skin is the largest organ of your body and is the first to become dehydrated. Avoiding or at least diminishing iodides in your diet can aggravate your acne. Iodides occur in seafood, kelp products (seaweed), beef liver, soy sauce, turkey and asparagus.
Maintaining a proper diet, exercise routine and managing stress are all important elements in your acne skin care challenge. Once month spend a day or two cleansing your inner space to support your liver and eliminate waste matter that can contribute to the poor state of your skin.
You should also avoid acne triggers, such as humidity and heat. In summer or when in hot climates make sure you drink a lot of water and have a refreshing facial mist to cool down your skin. Don’t tan. Aside from being the number one cause of skin cancer and pre-mature aging sun also increases your skin’s oiliness resulting in more pimples. Remember that sunburns, hot wax depilation, peels, and strong chemicals can irritate your skin and lead to acne. Close-shave razors increase the risk of developing ingrown hairs, which can also increase inflammation.
Most importantly, hone your organic consumer skills by reading ingredient lists and avoiding potentially toxic chemicals that may affect your hormonal balance and result in more acne. If you eliminate hormone-disrupting chemicals early you may avoid many devastating health disorders later in life.
Nutrition After A Diet. A Few Tips.
How not to gain weight after the diet? This question bedevils every woman thrown off the pesky extra pounds. Because a successful weight loss – is only half the battle, now you need to keep the achieved results. Unfortunately, not everyone can do it.
This happens because people are often not accustomed to reduce caloric intake gradually, and some time sitting on a strict diet, waiting for when this is over and he will finally be able to eat. Of course, if after a diet, he will immediately pounce on the food – all disappeared pounds will be back. In addition, it should be understood that thin and slender people need fewer calories than full ones. And after the diet you need to eat less.
This does not mean a diet till the death; it just means a sensible approach to nutrition after a diet. The second common mistake – is neglect of physical activity and sports in general. To maintain weight after the diet is difficult, but without the sport – even more difficult. Going in for sports, you’ll spend more energy on burning calories, you will build muscle mass, which also allows the body not to accrete fat and speed up the metabolism.
First, get out of the diet gradually. After any diet do not immediately gang up on unhealthy and fatty foods. Think about how to eat after the diet, look and learn how to prepare delicious and low-calorie dishes using fruits, vegetables and lean protein.
Exercises. If you are not fond of a gym – go to aerobics, pool. Dance, ballet, jogging – you can always find something on your liking. Physical activity not only helps keep your figure slim, but will get more out of life.
Get rid of psychological dependence on meal. Find passion or hobby. In life there are always more interesting ways to have fun, relax or entertain.
Follow these three unpretentious rules, and, most importantly, love yourself. And you’ll never have a question about how not to gain weight after a diet.
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Food has significant meaning for our bodies that’s why it might be useful to pass Food Allergy Tests to find out if you can eat everything or not.
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Tips for Getting Kids to Eat
The way I approached feeding my kids was largely based on my experience as a kid. I disliked peas. I really disliked them, but I could get them down. I could never understand why my brother would want to ruin perfectly good mashed potatoes by mixing peas in with them, but he did.
I hated lima beans. I really hated them, and I could not get them down. They would make me gag. It seems like we had them a lot, though we probably didn’t. My parents tried numerous times, but I think eventually they gave up on getting me to eat them.
I remember that feeling of being unable to swallow something even though that would mean getting it out of your mouth and off your taste buds. When you truly hate a food, your body seems to reject the idea of swallowing it. That’s why I had compassion for my second oldest who felt that way about peas.
He is by far my pickiest eater, and I did try to get him to eat things when he was little. I did make him try peas, but after watching him hold them in his mouth for a very long time being unable to swallow, I relented. I knew how he felt.
My boys are now 20, almost 18, and 15. Over the years some things have never changed (like #2 disliking peas), but other things have changed. For a long time they didn’t like soup. When I tried it again, probably a few years later, they loved it.
My picky eater got less picky, then seemed to get picky again. All of them were picky about different things at different times. Kids are always growing and changing, and many times so are their tastes.
Since I’m mentioning my picky eater, I should say that he is also the biggest food lover of the three. He may be particular, but he gets more excited about good food than anyone else in the family.
I’m not proposing that I have all the answers to feeding kids, nor that what I did was the only right way, but looking back I don’t have any regrets, and I continue to handle this topic in the same way now as I did when they were little.
Tips for Getting Kids to Eat
- Recognize that every person (child or adult) has different tastes and different bodies. Just because you like something, don’t expect someone else to.
- Don’t go too easy on them. Sometimes kids have no good reason for not trying something and requiring that they eat a little bit of certain foods can help them learn that they are judging prematurely.
- Don’t be too hard on them. Forcing your kid to eat food he hates will not develop a positive attitude toward food or meal times.
- Keep it light. It’s not worth making a huge deal over it. Come up with a game or a challenge.
- Let them know it’s okay to dislike some foods. Try new foods together as a family and discuss what you like and dislike about the food.
- Get the kids involved in cooking. Let them pick out foods at the store and help you cook it. They are much more likely to eat food they have had a hand in preparing.
- Serve them food prepared in different ways. They might like raw carrots but not cooked. They might like a food in a casserole that they don’t like by itself.
- Give them options. If my picky eater doesn’t like the vegetable I’ve prepared, he is allowed to have a salad or other vegetable of his choice that he can get for himself.
- Keep trying. What they don’t like today, they might like tomorrow, or next month, or next year.
Should You Workout With Those You Work With? 5 Tips for Exercising With Coworkers
This would be an example of what not to wear. Naked is not good but Hannibal Lecter couture is way worse.
Judging from advice columnists and The Apprentice, working with your coworkers is tricky enough (Who knew clipping your toenails in your cube is the modern-day equivalent of lancing your Black Plague boils over the community well?) but add a little skin, sweat and spandex to the formula and working out with them is a whole new social minefield. I’ll be honest, the last time I worked out with an official coworker (i.e. someone who is over 4 feet tall and doesn’t store Legos in his or her underpants) was over a decade ago. That “friendly” game of “basketball” pretty much ensured none of us would ever be friends nor play basketball again.
So when Reader Meghan brought up this question in the comments (like… a month ago? Sorry it’s taken me so long, girl!), my first thought was, “It’s awkward enough being nose-to-tail with the Gym Buddies and I already know their entire gynecological histories; I can’t imagine having to give a status report to that sweaty heinie.” But Meghan’s question is a great one because a) she’s a lawyer (or in law school, not sure) and lawyers always ask great questions and b) be it lunch-hour power walks or in-office yoga classes, lots of professionals are finding themselves in this situation. I’m definitely no expert but I came up with a few tips for navigating the gym with your coworkers and I hope you all will chime in and help Meghan out too!
1. Wear clothes. Tonight as I splashed in the kiddie pool at the Y with Jelly Bean, I contemplated the fact that the same (cuuuuute retro) swim dress that made me the most covered-up woman in the pool would make me look like a poorly-accessorized hooker at the grocery store. When it comes to modesty, context is everything and when in doubt cover it up. Yes you may be more comfortable running in just a sports bra and shorts but if you’re running on the treadmill next to the CEO, throw a t-shirt over the top. Full-coverage undies are a given.
2. Stay professional. Singing “Pour some sugar on me…” along with your iPod may inspire you to lift heavier but your coworkers probably don’t want to know about your deep love for 80′s hair bands. (Or maybe they do and will secretly videotape you and post it on Facebook?) This also includes no weird grunting when you lift, not spitting in the drinking fountain and never using a Shake Weight. Not that you’d do that stuff anyhow, right?
3. Keep business in the office. Down Dog is really not the position you want to be in when you ask for your next promotion. At the very least, make that pitch from Goddess Pose. Seriously though, most people are in the gym to workout not to talk shop so save the questions or commentary until afterward (and by after, I mean after you’re showered and dressed – nobody likes the naked locker room chatterer).
4. Resist the temptation to gossip. Office gossip is a Pandora’s box as it is but mix in exercise endorphins and the rumor mill can get going faster than the treadmill you’re jogging on. I have a theory that the less clothing you are wearing the more likely you are to spill your guts. (No? Just me?)
5. Have a sense of humor. I can tell you from personal experience that the gym has a high potential for embarrassment (my most current humiliation was bending over to pick up my sweat towel and running face first into the mirror that was right in front of me – I hit so hard I literally bounced my head off it). Between all the slapstick, the farting and moves either named after or resembling sex acts, the only way to get through it is to just laugh. This doesn’t mean you should make inappropriate jokes but if you do something dumb, a well-timed laugh and shoulder shrug go a long way in fixing it.
What do you guys think – should you workout with your coworkers? If so, how do you manage it? Do you have any ground rules?
6 Tips How to Choose Organic Beauty Products
Choosing organic beauty means a lot for your skin and the environment
Just because the moisturizer is all-natural or organic doesn’t mean that it has been blended in a country kitchen. Here is one simple rule on picking the right beauty product, organic or not. Take a good look at the product box or bottle. According to the new legislation, product labels must list all the ingredients regardless of their quantity. If a skincare brands claims to be natural, organic or both but fails to list their ingredients on the website, treat such brand with caution. It means they may have something to hide.
Ideally, organic ingredients (often marked with an asterisk referring to the certification they passed) would be listed near the beginning of the ingredient list. If you are savvy enough, you would also spot ingredients you should stay away from, as they may irritate your skin causing acne or triggering rosacea.
A good organic skincare product should be free from petrochemicals, sulfates, synthetic fragrance additives, propylene glycol, triethanolamine, diethanolamine, and parabens. However, sometimes even if you stumble upon a relatively safe and properly formulated product, there’s always something that can go wrong, and the search continues. Still, there are certain ways to minimize the money and time waste.
Always request a sample. Of course, most pharmacies don’t carry sample sizes of $10 cleansers. To avoid disappointment, check the ingredients for possible irritants such as lemon oil, orange oil, grapefruit oil, or menthol, as well as the harmful chemicals listed above. If you consider buying a skincare item from a department store, don’t be shy to request a sample. Many private pharmacies will decant a small amount of a cleanser or a moisturizer in a clear jar.
Always return the product that irritates your skin. This way, you will unclutter your beauty routine as well as indicate the cosmetic company (in a very remote way) that there’s something wrong with their product. If the drugstore refuses to refund, ask for the address of the company’s headquarters or a local rep and return the product with an explanation.
Read unbiased reviews on skincare boards and in product listings. In most cases, the product that caused 75% of reviewers to break out will break you out, too. Same refers to redness, stinging or flakiness.
Read the label carefully. Watch out for commonly used skin irritating ingredients that do little to minimize your wrinkles yet can wreak havoc on your skin. You can find a list of harmful ingredients in alphabetical order in the appendix of this book. Print it out and carry it with you when you go shopping. You may also use the handy Shopping List feature at ewg.org—simply enter the features you expect from the product.
Opt for natural preservatives in your skincare. There are many gentle preservatives used in organic skincare products that prolong shelve life but do not disrupt your health: grapefruit seed extract, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, tocopherol (vitamin E), tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Keep in mind that when you switch to all-natural skincare your skin may start misbehaving. This is because many natural beauty products contain multitasking essential oils that work as spot treatments, anti-aging agents, and preservatives. Unless you become extremely allergic to one particular ingredient, even if you cough, sneeze and wipe away tears, don’t quit unless absolutely critical. In a couple of days your skin will adjust itself.
Fat Loss Increasing Tips
One of the things I remind my private clients and my FX Boot Camp participants is that fat loss follows fitness. What I mean by this tip is that it is easier to burn fat a.k.a achieve weight loss (fat loss),a better looking, toned and athletic body if you’re actually physically fit, or by increasing your personal fitness level. These aren’t fancy tips, but they’re very important in achieving your weight loss (fat loss) goals.
Many of the fad weight loss diets, and fad workout programs fail long term because they forget that fitness and health should come first. When you concentrate on becoming healthier and more fit, the natural side effect is that your body will naturally look healthier, more toned, fit and athletic. Becoming healthier and more fit is the basis of the Fat X Diet and the Fat X Program.
It is important to remember that just because you start a diet and you lose weight, that alone doesn’t mean you’re healthier. In fact, you can be doing things to hurt your health, which in the long run can make it difficult to become fit and lose body fat. What are those things that can cause weight loss but are unhealthy? Well, for starters, you can be losing lean body tissue (muscle), which will slow down your metabolism. A slow metabolism makes it easier for your body to store calories as body fat.
If you go on one of these fad diets, you can also be depriving your body of essential nutrients which can cause low energy levels along with other health issues. If you’re not feeling good, and you’re energy levels are down, what are the chances you’re going to get a productive fitness boosting workout in? And what’s the point of looking at the numbers on the scale drop, if you’re still flabby and now feel crappy as well.
The point of all this is that you should strive to become healthier. Don’t worry about the numbers on a scale. Get more fit and increase you’re fitness level by tracking your workouts and stats during these workouts. Those numbers will tell the truth about how healthy and fit your are. They will also tell the truth about how fit and healthy your are becoming. Fat loss will follow fitness!
To recap, there are two tips here to improve fat loss. Tip number one is to become healthier and more fit. Tip number two is to track your workout numbers and stats as in the Fat X Program so that you stay on track to becoming healthier, more fit and or increasing your fitness level.
