Our 12 Most Read Women's Articles
7 Sexy Secrets: How To Be Beautiful At Any Size Or Age!
Most women wants to feel sexy and beautiful. No matter her
age, height, weight, size or shape we want to look and feel
good- period. If you are single, married or in a long term
committed relationship you will find these tips helpful to
look and feel hot and sexy today and everyday!
Here are the seven tips:
1. Have you taken the time to apply makeup that enhances your
best facial features? Even on a rushed day, it's a good idea to
represent yourself as a well-groomed woman who puts effort into
her appearance. When you feel sexy and confident, the world is
yours for the taking.
2. Do your clothes fit your body type, and are you feeling
confident and sexy in what you are wearing? Keep in mind that
sexy clothes can even be conservative, as long as you feel your
best and carry yourself with poise! Accessories such as sexy heels,
eye-catching belts or that perfect Little Black Dress can make
your evening perfect before you even head out the door.
3. Are you all pretty in pink or . . . red?! Did you know many
women are most afraid of the color that looks the best on everyone?
Red! Get into the spirit of wearing bright, catchy colors.
There are dozens of shades of red and pink to bring out the
feminine glow of every woman, so don't be shy about trying a
few until you find one you feel sexy in.
4. Do you have on sexy underwear and a bra that makes the most
of your body? Even if chances are that no one else will catch a
glimpse of your under-things tonight, there is still a certain
rush from knowing the silky secrets you are hiding beneath the
fabric of your clothes. If you are in a relationship or involved
with a special person they will be sure to love the surprise you
have waiting for them underneath it all!
5. Have you treated yourself to a manicure and pedicure lately?
Treat yourself to a special manicure and pedicure for this special
day. Try a shade of pink to match your pink outfit or red will
do the trick, too! Apply clear polish and moisturizer to your
nails. If you have time (and funds), however, there are dozens
of nail salons and the cost of getting a full manicure and
pedicure treatment is likely less than a movie and dinner with
friends.
6. Are you willing and open to new experiences in the bedroom?
Keep in mind that sexy is as sexy does... we cannot encourage
confidence and sexiness outside of the bedroom if we do not
address it inside the bedroom. Don't hide under the sheets or
switch off the lights so fast... maybe a change is just what you
need in the bedroom!
7. Have you repeated your sexy mantra to yourself daily? Do you
look in the mirror and remind yourself of just how sexy you really
are? Always remember to carry yourself with an air of sexy
confidence. Be your own biggest fan, and others will follow.
Tell yourself "I am sexy and I know it!" Know that you are sexy,
desirable and interesting, and do not be afraid to remind yourself
not only today but everyday!
Eight Statements All Women Should Hear
Everyone wants to feel and be appreciated. You should experience
both (especially the latter) because you're worth it. Life becomes
fast paced, complicated, and many of us do not take a minute to
stop, look around, and really appreciate one another
(especially the ones that are closest to us). Have you been
commented on your hair lately? Have you paid compliment to your
partner's charm lately?
The following are a few enchanting lines any lady would like to
hear (as long as they are stated sincerely). They are followed
with some suggestions on facilitating their verbalization a bit.
We hope it helps!
"How was your day?"
We like to hear this because it insinuates concern and interest
on our partner's part. This provides an opportunity to chat and
to return the inquiry.
Setting up a time to talk on a daily basis can be an enriching
experience for the both of you. It could be at a local coffee
house, during a stroll in the neighborhood, or at the dinner
table. This provides a chance for the both of you to immediately
know what is going on in one another's lives and will eliminate
the possibility of things being taken personally if something is
not so delightful at work, with friends, with the kids, etc.
"Have I told you how beautiful you are lately?"
Gosh! That statement can definitely get a girl blushing...
We all want to feel attractive and aesthetically pleasing
to gaze upon. We want our leading partners to let us know
that we are their leading ladies.
Complimenting one another on your physical attributes initiates
a chance to be flirtatious and to relay the sentiment that the
flame is still there. Switching up your look will definitely
work to your advantage. Wigs grant women excellent moments to
liven up their look. Choosing a different style, color, or just
adding a little extra something with an extension will get you
noticed in a big way.
"What do you think about (fill in the blank)?"
We want to know that we are valued for what are insights may
be on any topic. It lets us know that our partners are thinking
of us before they act.
Reading papers, magazines, and tabloids or watching the news and
sitcoms together can create a forum for discussing situations
together. It may sound silly to compare your life to Jessica Simpson's
life, but a lot of what happens to others can be generalized to
what can happen to anyone. Whether the medium be real or
fictitious, it will create a place to discuss ideas and
feelings on multiple topics.
"I love it when you look at me that way."
This comment is perennially sweet to say and more so to hear. It makes us feel that we are not only appreciated but appreciated for the little things.
All of us are individuals and it makes us feel unique when the little things we do are noticed and attractive to others. Compliment your partner on the small things that you find noticeably desirable about them. Perhaps make a list and put it somewhere they will notice or make the list together on a weekly or monthly basis.
"Did I tell you how much I appreciated it when you (fill in the blank)?"
To be appreciated is such bliss. It makes us feel that not only what we did was noticed, but was relished in retrospect as well.
Create a system that is based on subjectively giving 'love points' in relation to acts that each of you commits. Tally up the points on a weekly or monthly basis with the winner being awarded a small prize of their choice. The object is not to win, but to relay to one another the things that each of you appreciates in the other.
"I've been thinking about and waiting to kiss you all day."
We all want to feel desired. This expresses to us that the physical intrigue is a part of the relationship.
Aside from sexual relations, intimacy is about making a connection.
Think about engaging in some activities relating to sensuality.
You can give one another a massage, take a bubble bath together,
feed each other, etc. The more acts you both partake in involving
one another other than 'the act' will bring you closer together
and will make you more attracted to each other.
"You can always make me smile."
It is wonderful to know that we light up someone's life. It makes
us feel delighted that we have such a positive affect on a special
someone.
Life can be very hectic and stressful (no matter who you are).
During troubling times, let your partner know how you feel about
them. They will especially be happy to hear that you are thinking
of them when you are not having such a great day. This tells them
that you don't lose sight of what really matters.
"You're my best friend."
We would all like to be deeply confided in and be someone's companion
on many levels. This confirms that we are multiple things to the other
person and a best friend is the greatest thing you could be to
someone.
To have a special relationship you have to be special to that person.
There is no recipe to achieve this feat, but to be open and accepting
in order to see if there is that special chemistry. Being best
friends in a romantic relationship is something to be treasured.
It is an ongoing task and requires a great deal of give and take.
Celebrity Cellulite And The Average Woman
Isn't it refreshing to see Celebrities suffering with the same dreaded cellulite as the rest of us? How I love to see pictures of their dimpled behinds and crinkly thighs reminding me that even the most beautiful women have the same cellulite problem. It makes me wonder though, with all their money and celebrity status even they have a problem getting rid of cellulite, and if they have a problem getting rid of cellulite what does it say for the rest of us mere mortals.
Well I have come to the conclusion some of the most beautiful women suffering from cellulite do so because they have neglected that part of their body, and I for one am not going to allow cellulite to be neglected on my body. Not for me, I have made a conscious decision to get rid of my cellulite for good, no longer will I see a dimply behind and those orange peel thighs.
Smooth silky glowing skin in a bikini at the local swimming pool, I can see it now, women watching me as I glide on past with my smooth thighs, perhaps I should wear a g-string, who says a woman in her early 40's can't get away with wearing one of those things. It would be worth it, as the other mothers look enviously at my cellulite free bottom. The local swimming pool would become my favorite place to haunt. What a picture, yes, that is what I want for me, I am determined to remove cellulite from my body and when the sun even hints of showing its face between the clouds on a winters day, not even this will deter me from donning those shorts to show the world my beautiful cellulite free legs. I have worked hard for these legs, so why hide them.
There are many reasons for wanting to get rid of cellulite and for me; it is so I can feel good about my body. I drink plenty of water; I get on the treadmill at the local gym, take vitamins and minerals, rub creams and oils onto my legs, I am always on the look out for the best cellulite treatment plan, and I read articles on cellulite to gain a greater understanding of how to get rid of it.
When I see Miss Perfect in the trashy magazine, which I have bought for myself as a little treat, it can be quite a depressing feeling as though I don't measure up. Of course I know these women aren't so perfect, I know what some of them look like under those shimmering evening gowns they have on. I am not disillusioned about the way they look, no, I have them all worked out, and when I see a trashy magazine flaunting stars with cellulite I know for that week, I will feel really good about myself, with or without the g-string on.
Secrets To Being Happy And Beautiful
By Hazel Leong
Happiness is not an end-all product. It is actually one of the factors in keeping one's beauty. Being happy is one of the key things that keep a person healthy and beautiful. This article tries to give some tips on how to maintain beauty by being happy. Happiness How does one actually define happiness? Is it a state of mind or just an emotion? There are many schools of thought with regards to defining happiness. Whether it is a state of mind or just an emotion, people would know how to internally define what happiness is. Feeling good about oneself and his surroundings is a general definition of happiness. Happiness is said to be directly correlated somewhat with one's physical state. Yes, it doesn't necessarily have any effect on the inborn attributes of a person, but it does affect the glow of one's skin, the shine of one's hair and the overall aura of a person. Tips on how to stay happy Positive light People have a choice regarding how they perceive things. Everything is subject to one's view and we can use a positive light to be able to see through things. Seeing positively is one of the key secrets of a happy person. Yes, life is composed of ups and downs but people should always remember that there is a silver lining for all the upsets that are happening in their lives. When you are in good health and take care of yourself on the inside, it's bound to radiate to the outside! Find out more about weightlifting workouts that keeps you in good, healthy shape. Down with stress Work is usually equated with stress and stress is mainly a key driver of unhappiness. It's all about making the right choice and the proper budgeting of one's time and energy. There are people who stay well and happy even though they are subject to stressful work because they know how to allocate time and energy and they love what they are doing. Exercise Research has revealed that exercising regularly delivers emotional and mental boosts. Exercise improves one's mood, self-esteem and confidence. A recent study done in Duke University has shown that regular exercise is very much effective in reducing depression, tension, confusion and anger. What are the secrets celebrities are using to shed pounds after pounds? Secrets revealed at http://www.diets-weightloss.info Take a time out Taking a rest, whether it be a long vacation or intermittent breaks during work, will benefit a person greatly. Being happy makes one beautiful and being beautiful makes one happy. It's a good cycle that one has to get into. It's all about taking that first step towards self-liberation down to the road of happiness.
The key to an overall attractive appearance is projecting a positive, friendly attitude. Find out more about diets and exercise plan to looking totally great.
Tips to Achieve Your Optimal Weight Loss and Body Shape
by: Cheryl Haining
A few simple changes can make all the difference to the
long-term health of your body. Here are some tips and
suggestions to assist with weight loss and to improve your
body and your health.
Food Choices
What you eat and drink gives your body the fuel and energy
to carry out all the physical and mental activities that you
do every day. Some foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables
provide excellent fuel for the body, with lots of beneficial
nutrients.
Other foods provide poor quality fuel. These include high sugar
content foods and ‘junk' foods. What percentage of your current
diet is giving you energy efficient, nutrient rich food? Try
keeping a diary for a week then analyse where your major
energy and body fuel comes from.
Healthy Choices
Choose meals and snacks that are kind to your body. These
are natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads, grains
and pulses. These are ‘living' foods. Avoid foods that are
over processed, stored too long, high is sugar or fats. These
are ‘dead' foods with little to offer nutritionally. Variety
is also vital, helping you obtain the broad range of nutrients
your body requires.
Fibre
Your body needs between 18-35 gms of fibre a day. Fibre,
together with water, is essential for proper digestion.
Fibre provides the food for ‘friendly bacteria' in the colon,
which manufactures various essential vitamins. One cup of the
following is equal to 10gms of fibre: - oats, peas, dried
apricots, peanuts, prunes and sunflower seeds. Half a cup of
wheat bran or almonds also equals 10 gm of fibre.
Water
Your body is 70% water and it needs a fresh daily supply to
ensure cells are hydrated and energized. Water is essential
for the digestion of food. Keep your body properly hydrated
by drinking 6-8 large glasses a day.
Less is more
Eating large meals puts a great strain on the digestive tract.
Choose smaller, more frequent meals. This will keep your
fuel tank topped up through out the day. Remember the more
you eat the more your body has to either burn off, or store
as fat. So eat to live – don't live to eat! Slow down eating
and enjoy your food. Chewing is essential to assist the
digestive process. Eating food quickly, or while stressed,
disrupts digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Get Active
You need enough activity to keep all your moving parts in
good working order. Choose the form or exercise that suits
you best. Remember to incorporate warming up and cooling
down exercises to avoid pulling or straining any muscles.
Relax
Find time every day to relax. Take time out once or twice a
day for at least 15 minutes. Sit or lie comfortably, close
your eyes, breathe deeply and slowly. Listen to some relaxation
music. No interruptions just focus your attention on your
health, happiness and abundance of all you need.
Love
Love makes everything workable. For complete harmony of
mind, body and spirit surround yourself with people you
love and who love you. Follow these steps and watch your
body reach its optimal potential.
About The Author
Cheryl Haining has a successful home business. She is a
skin care, body shape and weight loss coach. Her mission
statement is to ensure everyone reaches their optimum
body shape, size and condition.
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extra money from home visit www.keybusinesstips.info.
Ways to Tell Your Man You Love Him
By Sherry Jackson
You dreamed of meeting that special man all of your life. You pictured how you would feel and how great it would be to say those three magical words, I love you. Yet, now that the time has come, you are scared. You are not scared of being rejected. You know your man loves you as much as you love him. You are scared that it may not be romantic or it may not be memorable. First, relax. Remember this is your life and not a television show or a romantic movie. Fireworks will not automatically explode after you say these special words, I love you. Your man is not even expecting it. What is he expecting? Romance? Fun? For you to be yourself? Now relax, take a deep breath and see if any of these ideas will help inspire you with ideas on how to say I love you to the man you love. Idea Number one on saying I love you Go the traditional route. Plan a wonderful meal. If you are a good to exceptional cook, you can do the work yourself. If you can't cook, buy the food all ready prepared for you. Be sure to set the table in a romantic way. Bring out the candles and your best china. Now play some soft background music. Allow the mood to linger and then when the time is right look into his soulful eyes and say I love you. Idea Number two on saying I love you Do you and your man have a special spot that you share? It could be the place you met or where you went on your first date. This special place could even be an amusement park or where your favorite team plays. Visit this place together. During the normal conversation, stop. Take your man's hand. Look deep into his eyes. Tell him how much you have been enjoying the night and finally tell him that you love him. Idea Number three on saying I love you Wait until the end of the next perfect date with your man. Kiss him goodnight. Make sure it is a long, steamy kiss. As you linger, still standing within his arms look at him in the eyes and say I love you. Idea Number four saying I love you Okay, you are not brave enough to say the words straight out, you need a little help. You could try these shy approaches. Send your guy some flowers. If you think your guy is the type of guy who would appreciate you sending them to his work, do so. He might like the idea of his coworkers seeing how lucky he is. Now attached a handwritten note and say something cute like, just trying to get the guts to say I love you. If the flowers are still a bit much for you, try sending your guy an ecard. You can find tons of these across the internet. Find one that has great eye appeal. Just make sure it isn't too funny and it states the words I love you. Saying I love you to this man who you feel is the man of your dreams can be liberating. It can even help to open the doors to the future, hopefully your bright future with him.
love calculator is a fun site which where you enter two names and it tells you what will happen between those two people. It is not just another love calculator. Be sure to check it.
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Yoga Invigorates Your Sex Life
By Ashish Jain
Yoga has proved it's efficacy in almost all aspects of health. Sexual health also happens to be an essential aspect of being healthy. And Yoga has not bared sex from its holistic health planning.
In fact yoga practices have laid great emphasis on healthy sexual life. A good number of yoga asana and exercises are specifically meant to enhance your sexual energy.
Yoga's sexual philosophy says that for getting sexual pleasure your mind and body should remain in a rejuvenated state and this rejuvenation could be only brought about by various yoga practices. These yoga practices include all forms of yoga- be it asana, pranyama or dhyana.
Various sexual dysfunctions could be effectively cured by yoga. Yoga even offers cure for male impotency. Because of yoga's efficacy in improving your sexual life, yoga is being practiced by a good number of folks with the sole purpose of enhancing sexual drive. But Yoga never advocates excess of sex. It sticks to the conventional concept of sex that the act of sex is primarily meant for procreation.
Among various types of Yoga, Tantra Yoga is said to be very much linked with sex. Tantra Yoga was a preferred practice in ancient India to better you sexually. Ancient Indian guide of sex Kamasutra have advocated usefulness of Tantra Yoga for enhanced level of sexual pleasure. This practice of Tantra Yoga has recently gone through a renaissance as more and more folks prefer it over Viagra and other medications to gain desired level of erection.
Asanas of Tantra Yoga bring in required physiological changes to propel more secretion of sexual hormones. These hormones in turn help gain desired sexual potency. In addition to that Tantra Yoga also contributes to increased flexibility and freshness. These factors combine together to serve a unified purpose that is your better sexual life. Kamsutra offers around sixty yoga positions for ideal sex. These sexual positions have been proved effective in solving marital discord arising out of sexual dissatisfaction. Thus Yoga could be a very effective way of improving your conjugal relationship.
Various yoga breathing techniques are particularly helpful in bettering you for sex. These breathing techniques along with Hot Yoga asana would enable you overpowered with sexual potential. So folks, gear up and make best use of yoga poses to enjoy a healthy and better sex life.
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Clear Skin
Clear skin is easy to achieve with a healthy skin regime, reduced exposure to external and internal toxins, and a healthy lifestyle. Clear skin is a result of well-nourished, vibrant skin cells on the skin's surface. A daily maintenance program not only ensures that skin stays vibrant and glowing, but will encourage fresh skin cells to grow. Diet and exercise play a key role in achieving clear skin, and these can be incorporated into a lifestyle over time. A healthy diet allows skin cells to repair and restore themselves efficiently, while exercise can boost circulation and remove toxins.
Layers of the Skin
The skin is comprised of three layers, and all of them must be functioning correctly in order for clear skin to occur. The skin's three layers include the subcutaneous fat layer at the base, the dermis where hair follicles grow, and the epidermis which servesa s the visible layer. All three levels of tissue are interconnected, and when anything is out of balance internally, it can show up on the top, epidermis layer. Clear skin is a result of all three layers coordinating and functioning effectively. Skin disorders and skin irritation is often a result of an imbalance on one of these layers. Even the deepest layer can benefit from an influence in diet and improved circulation. The second layer will benefit from deep pore treatments on a weekly or biweekly basis. The top layer, or skin's surface, will always benefit from exfoliation, buffing, toning, and moisturizing with the right products.
Common Skin Conditions
Clear skin cannot be achieved when there are any skin disorders or conditions present. Common skin conditions include:
* Acne * Rosacea * Eczema * Dry or flaky skin * Aging skin * Psoriasis * Skin rashes or allergies * Infections
When a skin condition is present, it can be more difficult to achieve healthy, vibrant, supple, and clear skin. When a regular skin maintenance regime is not enough, there are various treatments and products available to help achieve a clear complexion and reduce the chances of outbreaks. Using the wrong products and makeup can have an impact on the skin's look and feel, so it is essential that the right products for skin type are applied on a regular basis.
Achieving Clear Skin with Acne
Acne is the most common problem that leads to blotchy and uneven skin. Symptoms include dryness, itching, redness, bumps or sores, and frequent outbreaks of pimples. If these are left untreated, they can turn into painful blisters or sores. Acne can range from mild to severe, and has many physical and emotional side effects. Oil may become trapped under the skin's surface, and lead to even more discomfort. On an emotional level, acne can cause extreme self-consciousness and reduced self-confidence. When acne strikes, clear skin can be achieved with a variety of topical treatments and lotions. These may include:
* Oil-controlling cleanses * Toners for sensitive skin (to reduce inflammation and redness) * Soothing balms or salves to reduce inflammation * Serums and moisturizers specifically for acne * Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid treatments * Laser resurfacing * Herbal remedies and tinctures that soothe and heal broken skin * Sulfur-based products that soothe the skin's surface
Healthy Lifestyles for Clear Skin
Toxins from the environment can play a significant role in achieving and maintaining clear skin. Common harmful substances include:
* Smoke from cigarettes * Fumes, gases, and general smog * Irritation from fabric and other materials rubbed against the skin's surface * Sun damage or excessive tanning * Inadequate or insufficient diet * Poor sleeping habits or arrangements * General hygiene
Skin can easily absorb harmful chemicals and substances from the environment, and even poor-quality makeup can lead to outbreaks that prevent clear skin.
Diet is an important part of day-to-day well-being and also plays a significant role in the skin's vitality and overall appearance. Clear skin is possible with the right vitamins, minerals, supplements, and plenty of fresh water. Keeping skin cells well-moisturized and functioning efficiently is simple with a few key diet strategies. These include daily supplements of:
* Omega 3's and natural fats such as fish oil * Generous servings of fresh, unprocessed food * Leafy green vegetables, and fruits that are high in antioxidants * Fresh spring water throughout the day * Nuts and seeds for steady energy * Whole grains enriched with vitamins and minerals * Low amounts of sugary and processed foods * Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Common Treatments for Clear Skin
Apart from a regular healthy skin care regime, there are a variety for treatments available for clearing up skin after a skin disorder, or just rebalancing the skin on a daily basis. Common treatments include various intensive and natural procedures:
* Skin resurfacing procedures * Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid therapy * Deep pore cleansing treatments that unclog pores, including mud and clay masques * Herbal treatments and products including lavender, chamomile, lemon-based products, and aloe vera * Oil-free cleansers * Regular application of nutrient-rich moisturizers * Reducing the risk of sun damage with sunscreens and protective moisturizers
Focus on Your Health, Your Weight Will Take Care of Itself
By Dorianne Schwaiger
Everyone writes about weight loss and diets these days so I wanted to write an information packed article about the benefits of good health. What most people don't realize is that when you focus your attentions on practicing the right steps towards a healthy vibrant lifestyle you will very rarely find yourself over weight or battling the diseases that go along with poor health. - Diabetes - Hypertension (Stress) - Obesity - Bad Cholesterol - High Blood Pressure Do these words sounds all too familiar? These are the buzz words of our time...listen to the news or read a magazine, its all that we hear these days. This is the legacy we pass on to our future generation. These are the words that describe poor health. Unfortunately, all of our focus these days is on Diet and body image when it should stress the importance of good health. Society dictates that thin is in! The advertising industry invests billions of dollars in the marketing of miracle fat burners and quick loss schemes that promise amazing overnight results. The fact is that most fad diets are developed by people with little to no scientific or health background.Most quick weight loss diets may produce short term results that in turn prove harmful with long term side effects for the very people who suffer from the health problems I have listed above Your body weight and clothes size is not a reliable indication of a healthy person. No two people have the same body composition. Ask any doctor or nutritionist and they will likely state that the true measure of health and longevity has mainly to do with proper diet,healthy eating habits, a high degree of exercise and most of all a sound mental outlook on life. Good health is not hard to achieve. Below is a complete list of healthy habits to practice throughout your life and I can almost guarantee that when you focus on your health, the excess weight will naturally take care of itself Check List For A Healthy Lifestyle 1. Eat a well rounded diet each day consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and calcium rich foods. 2. Replace large meals with 5 small low fat, high fiber meals. 3. Drink plenty of water. Make sure to drink at least 15 oz. of water in the morning to start your day. This will hydrate your organs and body and get your system off to a good start. 4. Limit your alcoholic beverage intake. 5. Limit caffeine intake and all other beverages that contain fat or high amounts of sugar. 6. Practice deep breathing exercises. When you breathe deep through your diaphragm and exhale slowly, this will reduce daily stress and stimulate your lymph nodes to help cleans and flush toxins from your body 7. Do at least 30-45 minutes of strenuous exercise per day. This will burn calories, rev up your metabolism, tone your muscles and also reduce stress levels. 8. Take a good multi-vitamin along with certain natural supplements that will enhance your energy level and replace important nutrients not absorbed with your meals. * Note: Consult with your doctor or a licensed nutritionist before setting up your dietary plan. 9. Be good to yourself! Do something each day that brings you personal joy. Read a good book, travel, meditate, garden, enjoy your pets,spend quality time with your spouse, get together with friends. All of these are good suggestions that will relieve stress and create a healthy & positive state of mind. To Your Good Health & Healthy Weight!
Dori Schwaiger is an accomplished author on health & beauty as well as diet and nutrition, she is also the owner of Tophealthspot.com which has become a destination on the web for all health conscious people. Shop for name brand health & wellness products from around the globe http://www.tophealthspot.com offers money saving online health coupons
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Intimacy With Yourself
By Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Over the 40 years that I have been counseling individual and couples, I have very often worked with people who are considering leaving their marriage. Often they say things like:
* I no longer feel close or intimate with my spouse.
I love him/her, but I'm no longer in love with him/her,
* The love we once had seems to be lost.
* We don't seem to have anything in common any more. We have gone off in different directions.
* I've met someone that makes me feel alive again.
I haven't felt this alive with my husband/wife for years. Generally, I try to find out if these two people once felt in love and passionate about each other. Most of the time they did. And often the person on the phone with me believes these feelings cannot come back, especially if he or she has met someone else. For example, Brandon consulted with me because he was thinking of leaving his marriage of 18 years. He still cared about his wife, Jennifer, but he was no longer in love with her. He had recently fallen in love with Chandra, with whom he now had all the passion he previously had with Jennifer. The reason he hadn't left was he was deeply devoted to his and Jennifer's four children. I asked Brandon not to make any decisions about leaving until we had a change for work together for a few months. It soon became evident that, while Brandon was deeply desirous of having an intimate relationship, which he believed he had with Chandra, he had no intimacy with himself. By this I mean that he had lived his life ignoring his own feelings and needs. Brandon was a nice guy who was there for his wife and children, but never there for himself. He was completely out of touch with his own feelings and needs. He had abandoned himself. He was often judgmental of himself, which led to his relying on others' approval for his sense of himself. He would care-take others in the hopes that they would give him the love, attention, and approval that he was not giving to himself. Love and intimacy almost always disappear in a relationship when we abandon ourselves by judging ourselves, by ignoring our feelings, and by making others responsible for our sense of worth. Because Brandon had been abandoning himself for years in his relationship with Jennifer, he was a sitting duck for an affair. Chandra and Brandon were in the same profession and they met at a national sales meeting. Over dinner, Chandra gave Brandon the attention and approval that he was not giving himself and that Jennifer was not giving to him. Jennifer, an executive in a large company and a busy mother of four, did not want the responsibility of taking care of Brandon. The problem was that Brandon had not wanted the responsibility of taking care of Brandon either. As Brandon started to learn how to attend to his own feelings, and how to give himself the love and attention that he needed, he started to feel much better inside. He discovered that the more he learned to value himself, the more he started to reconnect with Jennifer. I have often found in my work that as a person starts to treat themselves with the love and valuing that they have always sought form others - when they become intimate with themselves - they find themselves experiencing intimacy with their spouse. A marriage they thought was over becomes renewed with the love that they had been seeking from someone else. Before you leave your marriage, especially if you have children, do your inner work and learn to have intimacy with yourself. You might be surprised at what happens with your marriage.
Margaret Paul, Ph.D. best-selling author of eight books, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding healing process. Visit her web site for a FREE Inner Bonding course: http://www.innerbonding.com mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com. Phone sessions available.
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6 Burn Fat Fast Secrets For A Firm, Well-Toned, Celebrity-Style Beach Body
By Rika Susan
How to burn fat fast seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions these days. Do you struggle with food and weight loss from the moment you open your eyes in the morning? Do you constantly scan advertisements for new diet books, weight loss pills and potions? From celebrities to ordinary Joe's are jostling to get their hands on the latest fad. Somehow, each new product sounds just a tad more enticing and promising than the previous one, leading to a new stampede by a crowd of hopefuls. Do any of these burn fat fast fads work in the long run, or are they just lining the pockets of creative and innovative marketers? What are the six secrets that are really effective in the fat loss and muscle building race?
Secret 1: There Is No Quick Fat Fix Sorry, folks. There really is no magical pound-melting potion on this earth. Not if you want a health body anyway, and most definitely not if you want a long-term solution. If you desire lasting good looks, or want to look after your man's health, it will take some work and planning. There simply is no quick fix. Burn fat fast solutions don't come in pill form.
Secret 2: Learning To Change Your Mind The mistake many people make is to take on the weight loss challenge only on a physical level. Burning fat fast has as much to do with your psychological make-up as your physical weight. If you can harness the astounding powers of your mind, you will experience the fat loss success you crave. Step number one may be to find out if there is a behind-the-scenes reason why you hang onto your overweight image. There may be some kind of psychological pay-off. The extra weight may be a sort of safety buffer between you and the world out there. Alternatively you may simply have conditioned yourself into believing that this is who you are. You may have been conditioned into making unhealthy food choices. Why not see the change as a new adventure? Why not make it fun to discover for yourself why one option is better than another? In the process you will also be teaching your kids not to stuff their faces mindlessly. Change your thinking and you will change your body.
Secret 3: Exercise Your Emotions If your aim is to burn fat fast, it is vital to identify the times when you usually hit the fridge for emotional reasons. This can happen when you are bored, lonely, sad, happy, or excited. Don't try to white-knuckle it. If you can manage to get an alternative plan of action into place ahead of time, you will be more likely to succeed. It is much better to replace an established habit with a new action when that craving hits, such as brushing your teeth, going for a walk, dancing to upbeat music, perhaps drinking a glass of water or vegetable juice, or calling a friend. If you can just get through those few minutes, the feeling is very likely to pass. Once you have done this a few times, it will become easier and you will begin to feel more in control and that much better about yourself. This in itself will help to lessen the cravings.
Secret 4: Motivation To Move Muscles No one is talking about becoming a female body builder here. You probably don't crave bulging muscles. The whole idea is to aim for extra weight you can put down when you're done! Of course, a lean and toned look is always attractive and will probably help to improve your self-image. The main thing is to get your metabolism revved up in the right way. Working with weights is one part of it, but you also need a cardio component to get the burn-fat-fast effect. One possibility is to use a treadmill or elliptical trainer to move into your target training zone in as short a period as possible. Then downgrade to a lower intensity and try to keep this up for around 20 minutes or so. Before you know it, this form of fat burning exercise will have your body showing amazing changes. Not only will you be developing a lean look while dropping pounds, but you will be less likely to pick up weight so easily.
Secret 5: Get A Lifestyle-Lift Burn fat fast solutions have much more to do with the choices you make, than with a particular diet.
You need to adopt a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable. What good is it to go on this or that diet for a month, or to drink a weight loss pill for a few weeks? What happens on the first day of the next month? You probably head straight back to all your old habits. Before you know it, the weight you have lost, plus a few extra pounds reappear like old friends. Why not learn to make smarter food choices instead? Doing just a few things differently may give you the boost you need. If you do the math, small changes such as switching to low fat cooking and eating, or decreasing your sugar intake slightly all add up. With a bit of planning, you can be right on schedule to drop a 100 pounds in a year, without a strict diet. Why not do some internet research to find out where you can make changes that will not leave you feeling deprived?
Secret 6: Clean Your Cupboards Yes, Dr. Phil has been saying it all along. If it ain't there, it can't attach itself to your hips. Burning fat fast requires cleaning up your environment. How about initiating a kitchen spring clean? It will probably break your heart to throw out all the 'good' stuff you have in the house, but just imagine it all packing onto your thighs in the form of ugly lumps of fat... Better chuck it out, than chugging it around on you. The thing is, there are going to come times when you will be vulnerable to eating just for the sake of eating. It takes a while to replace old habits with new tactics. Doesn't it make sense to make sure that the stuff that usually trips you up simply isn't in the house in the first place? At the same time you will be teaching your kids to make healthier food choices. To burn fat fast is often more of a challenge for women. Remember that every woman's body composition is unique. If you can manage to love yourself and love your body, and stop being so fixated on diets, your life will take on a completely different color. Isn't developing a healthy body image a great gift you can give your kids? You probably don't even need scales and a body fat calculator to know if you need to firm up and drop some pounds. The way your clothes fit will tell you this quite clearly. With a bit of homework and a handful of common sense you will find it easy to burn fat fast permanently and safely.
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Looking to Repair Relationship Woes?
By Christopher Jay
When you are in a situation where you want to eliminate relationship woes, you'll find that something has gone wrong, but maybe you are unsure about how to fix it. Think about your problem, and while the impetus of the break up might be very clear, you might be a lot more fuzzy on the events that lead up to it. This fuzziness is far from helpful when you are thinking about getting back together, and you'll find that there are many things that you need to keep in mind! Getting Back Together Soon! When you are considering how to get back together, don't let the fires cool down all the way! One of the things that you will find is that the longer it takes to get back together, the less likely that it will happen. While some time to cool off and think about things is very important, keep in mind that you shouldn't let it go for too long. Keep in mind the fact that you don't want you or your significant other to get too comfortable being alone! Repair relationship angst Seriously think about what went wrong and how to fix it. If you get back together at all, you need to think about the breakup as being something that was something of a warning sign. Don't let the warning go unheeded and make sure that your relationship can stand up to the problems that it was experiencing; this is the true sign that you are going to stay together. Call In Your Friends. Chances are, when you are looking to get back together, your friends will end up being your best allies or your worst enemies, You'll find that there are a number of different things that you should keep in mind when you are considering getting back together, so think about what your friends have to say. You'll find that they might have some great advice, and if they are mutual friends, they can keep you on top of what is going on with your significant other. Talk It Out When you are getting back together, one thing that you cannot avoid is communication. Find a way to sit down and have a chat with the person you broke up with, and take the time to really explain yourself and your needs. You'll find that the more you talk about the things that went wrong, the more time you can spend talking about how to make things right; don't let this opportunity slide by. Change and Stick With It. If you are looking to repair relationship problems, remember that the main point is to change and then to make sure that that change is something that you can stick with. It doesn't do anyone any good if you change and then can't commit, you'll just be back where you started. Make sure that the changes you make are permanent and that you can stick with them. For many people, the idea of repairing a relationship is a lot of work, but keep in mind that it is good work to do! Don't let the person who's perfect for you slip away just because you couldn't make some changes!
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