“I look fat.” “My butt is too big.” “My arms look jiggly.” How often do you find yourself complaining about your physical flaws in front of your children? Unless the answer is never, it’s one too many times. By showing that you have a lack of self love to your…
Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? Down in the dumps? Give yourself the perfect pick-me-up with a little retail therapy. On the top of your list, why not add a hot bikini that you will absolutely love two pieces? Play around with the colors, patterns and…
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All along, turkey has been associated to once a year family feasts. You know, the Thanksgiving turkey. The Christmas turkey. Roast turkey stuffed with some yummy stuffing, eaten with gravy or cranberry sauce is a must for the end of the year celebrations. The fact is, turkey is such a…
There’s no reason to look less than impressive just because you’re hot and sweaty! The right makeup in the right places can give your looks a boost, or carry you from Pilates straight to work, class, or a night on the town with just a little touch-up. Then again, the…
Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don’t know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change…
Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon. Lunch: 1/2 grapefruit, salad with any type of dressing, as much red meat or other meat source as you’d like. Dinner: 1/2 a grapefruit, salad with any kind of dressing you’d like. Before bed drink an eight-ounce glass of skim milk…
The most prominent forms of soy are tofu, soymilk, soy flour, textured soy protein, tempeh and miso. They can be used as substitutes in recipes that are normally made with some sort of animal protein. To favorably impact heart health, the Food and Drug Administration recommends 25 grams of soy…
With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule’s full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch…
It’s an infomercial mainstay and the punchline of many comedians’ off-color jokes. But does the Shake Weight actually build muscles? The answer may not please those who already invested $20 for the women’s version or $30 for the men’s. While the shake weight may help define muscles in the arms,…
by: Alex Syrov One of the problems that women face is a blood sugar. There are a number of factors that can cause high blood sugar levels. Pregnancy and menopause change estrogen levels which affect metabolism and how body processes fat. In turn, that affects blood sugar levels. Menstruation also…