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ABOUT THE NEED FOR A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN:

 When one has excessive weight they should strongly consider finding a good weight loss plan that is pure and free from all other touted sources that claim to cause you to lose in record time. Since excess weight puts you at risk for many health problems, you may need to set some weight loss plans to help avoid those risks and prevent disease. But what should be your long-term goal? And what short-term goals should you set to help you get there? You have a better chance of attaining your goals if you make sure that the weight loss plans that you will use are sensible and reasonable right at the beginning. Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals. 1. You must be realistic Most people’s long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they have to be. For example, if you weigh 170 pounds and your long-term plan is to weigh 120, even if you have not weighed 120 since you were 16 and now you are 45 that is not a realistic weight loss goal. Your body mass index or BMI is a good indicator of whether or not you ... [more..]

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WHY WOMEN NEED TO EXERCISE

Women know they need exercise, but who has the time? Balancing a career, a family and everything in between often causes women's personal needs to take a back seat to other concerns. There are numerous reasons why women need to include exercise into their daily routines. Of course, there is the obvious benefit of shaping a slimmer body but did you know that exercise for women has also been proven to alleviate depression, help prevent colon cancer and boost your immune system? In addition, regular exercise for women helps prevent osteoporosis by strengthening their bones. Many women find that exercise relieves the symptoms of premenstrual tension (PMT), painful periods as well as pre- and post-menopausal symptoms. Women who are physically fit before and during pregnancy often have less severe back and labor pain and experience easier deliveries than women who are unfit. Further, fit mothers-to-be are less apt to become overweight and regain their pre-pregnancy figures much more quickly after giving birth. In addition to improving their appearance and overall health, many women say that exercise helps to boost their self-confidence in all aspects of their lives. Mary McElroy, professor of kinesiology at Kansas State University says, "Exercising gives women ... [more..]

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THERE IS A HUGE RUMOUR THAT “EXERCISE IS NOT NECESSARY… “ALL YOU NEED IS A DIET”- THIS IS A LIE!

There is a huge rumour that "Exercise is not necessary... "all you need is a diet"- This is a lie!The Truth About exercise V dietYes, it is possible to lose weight by eating less. But there is down side, regaining the fat after diets with out the use of exercise happens most of the time.Of course there are people who may have limitations to what exercise they can do. ie, I had a client who was resticted to a wheel chair. This made exercise dificult as first. He used the diet to start him off and then added exercise later. He lost weight. For able-bodied people, dieting is the WORST way to lose weight. Two options to create a Calorie Deficit And Lose The Fat To burn fat you need to consume less then what you burn. This means you have two options. You decrease the amount of calories you eat (intake less) or you increase the amount of calories you burn (do more exercise).Of these two options the best option is to increase activity. But you can increase activity as well as decrease intake.The most effective approach at all is to eat more and exercise a LOT more (as ... [more..]

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DOES BLACK SKIN CARE NEED SPECIAL INGREDIENTS?

Special Ingredients are not necessarily required for black skin care.  This may be new to some but good natural skin care products work for African American skin as well as white, tan or any other skin tone.  Skin is basically skin. The difference may be that  some skin is subject to problems that others may not have.  Here is what all skin types should avoid and what all skin tones need. Ingredients to Avoid -Sodium methyl paraben (all parabens)-Petroleum-based products-Chemical bleaching agents *Sodium methyl paraben - One ingredient that is commonly found in skin care lines is sodium methyl paraben.  It, as well as, all parabens have been found in breast cancer patients. It is best to not  use any product containing parabens.  Sodium methyl paraben can result in de-pigmentation that may be permanent. *Petroleum-based products - Petroleum based products can cause damage to the skin, namely, hyper pigmentation.  Petroleum can cause uneven spots to appear on the skin.  Wood based alcohols and propylene glycol and do the same.  Petroleum based products often cause oiliness which is what they deceptively promote to prevent.  Petroleum, mineral oil and others can make one ill and cause bad skin appearance. *Chemical bleaching agents ... [more..]

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACNE SKIN CARE PART II

Adult acne is one of the most frustrating problems in a successful cleansing skin care program. With so many treatment options for acne, how do you know which one to use? If there is a good thing about acne, it's that there are several options and the key is to find the right combination of cleansing skin care, over-the-counter medications and, finally, advanced physician-only treatment plans. Acne sufferers should keep in mind that if they don't see improvement with cleansing and over-the-counter products within three months, they should seek professional skin care advice; this also goes if they have cysts or scarring. It may sound too good to be true but several studies now show a connection between taking vitamin C orally and the prevention of acne. It's well documented that vitamin C is considered by many to be a super vitamin and plays a key role in immunity and infection prevention. In order to get the possible anti-bacterial benefits of vitamin C that may be available to prevent acne breakouts, physicians recommend taking 1,000-1,600 mg. three times a day. As an all-natural supplement program, a combination of anti-inflammatory supplements, like vitamin E, zinc, burdock root, and vitamin C, tend ... [more..]

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACNE SKIN CARE PART III

Cleansing Skin Care Advice You Can Use. Acne skin care and adult acne are two of the major skin care issues that affect many women. Always start a good cleansing skin care program with the essential clogged pore fighter - EXFOLIATION! Store shelves are lined with countless exfoliation options. Beautiful skin treatment programs use natural skin care products. Culprit - Clogged Pores. As soon as oil and dead skin cells start building up in a pore, bacteria have a feeding frenzy that helps them multiple and will eventually cause a pimple. KEY ACTION - You can prevent clogged pores by keeping dead skin cell build-up to a minimum and avoiding face and hair care products that contain pore-clogging ingredients like mineral oil, lanolin, and shea butter. Most store options include manual scrubs, glycolic, salicylic acid, and gentle enzyme-based products. Simply put, exfoliation works by removing dead skin cells that contribute to blemish formation. It generally takes several weeks to see any results but exfoliation is extremely helpful. The next acne skin care product that is a clogged pore fighter is called retinoids. While retinoids may go by many names, they are all derivatives of vitamin A, which affects the way ... [more..]

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