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Tricks to get rid of a bad fat day
Has it ever happened to you? That when you get up in the morning and see yourself in the mirror all you see are chubby cheeks, round waist and large bum. None of your clothes look perfect on your body. You don’t feel like eating because you fear that it will make you look more bloated.
Many women feel these symptoms every now and then. The feeling sucks!! But here are some tips, these will make easy for you to shoo away a fat day.
The following tips will make you feel good as well as look good-
Recite a Feel-Good Mantra-
Most of the time this “fat” feeling is just in your head and not on your hips! Just stop thinking on how fat you look. Look for a chant that you can recite anytime you feel sulky. Say this to yourself, “I am sexy and beautiful”, “I feel so good today” and so on. Even if you feel depress, don’t stop chanting these lines. Say it out aloud and the unpleasant feeling will leave you in no time.
Smash the Mirror-
If this idea sounds too harsh and brutal, then hide your mirror somewhere away. The more you keep staring at yourself, the more you will feel depressed. Another golden tip– Hide away your weighing scale too.
Take a Long Bath-
Take a bath to look slimer
A relaxing bath will refresh you as well as clear your mind. A hot shower will definitely soothe your body and your senses. A bubble bath can also be a great idea. This will wash away all your negative thoughts. You will emerge lighter, happier and more beautiful.
Munch on some Salad-
Since you feel bloated, you might want to get a diet plan at least for the day. Instead on hogging on full meals, eat some fruits or some healthy greens. This will fill your stomach and also make you feel lighter. Avoid junk food that day.
Look Glamorous-
If you look good outside, you will feel great inside. Wear something that makes you look beautiful. Pick out something that speaks out for itself, “I look great”.
Watch a funny flick-
A good film can do wonders for you. So go and get yourself a comedy and funny movie DVD and feel great.
Shop-
Women love shopping! It is the ultimate pleasure for many of them. Go out and buy something for yourself that you were craving for from so long. Be materialistic for the day.
Do a Good Deed-
Sometimes making others happy, can also make you feel great!! Do good deeds all the day! It can be as simple as complementing someone or helping an old lady to cross the road. This will make others think high of you.
Love Yourself-
Last but not the least, love yourself. Remember, nobody’s perfect, not even you. Keep in mind that you are special in your own way.
So cheer up! Get going!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What wonders lemon can do for the skin
Do you know that lemon can work wonders when it comes to natural face care? Lemon is a natural astringent and detoxifying cleanser. It has rejuvenating properties as well. So if you are craving for a bright skin, then lemon is the way to go!
Lemons can work wonders for any skin
All you people who want a healthy and beautiful skin! Lime juice should be used for skin. It also acts as a natural bleach.
Here are some ways in which you can use lemon:
Natural face bleach-
Mix 1 full lemon juice with 1 spoon honey and apply it on the face and neck. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse of with water. This will bleach your skin naturally.
Lime juice for face, hand and feet-
1 full lime juice with a cup full of whole milk and a tsp of glycerin should be mixed together and let stay for half an hour. Apply this mixture on the face, hands and the feet before going to bed. Repeat this every night if you want to get rid of pimples and scars.
Lemon for dark elbows-
Rub half a lemon to the dark areas of the elbow. Once it dries, rinse it from water. Repeat it twice a week.
For face freshness-
1 lemon juice should be mixed with cold water. Splash this over the face. Massage for a few minutes and then rinse of with water.
Honey with orange juice-
Mix 1 tbsp honey with fuller’s earth and a few drops of orange juice. Apply it liberally over the face. Rinse it off after 10 minutes for instant glow.
For dull and greasy skin-
Mix half tsp lemon juice with 1 tsp cucumber juice. Also add to it a few drops of rose water. Apply it on face and neck for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
For dry skin-
Take an egg yolk and mix with it a few drops of lime and olive oil. Apply it and rinse of when it dries completely.
For beautiful hands-
Mix lemon juice with almond oil and massage it on the hands. Leave on for half an hour and then rinse of with water.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Top notch tips for radiant skin
Clean your face daily to have radiant skin
Craving for a young, fresh, healthy and radiant skin? Age is no bar when it comes to the desire of getting a radiant looking skin free of any marks and blemishes.
So how do you plan to achieve your objective? Through the range of cosmetic products available in the market or costly medications! Put that on hold and follow the given tips for an inexpensive way to improve your skin texture.
These natural skin care methods will definitely improve your skin. So here are the tips for you:
Cleanse your skin-
Do you apply heavy makeup for work? If yes, then do not forget to cleanse your skin after returning back from work. Heavy makeup and pollution can block your skin pores. You don’t have to run to a beautician to clean your face. Just dip a piece of cotton in milk and wipe your skin. Cotton dipped in almond oil can also work wonders.
Eat healthy food-
Chocolate, pizzas and other junk foods might sound very delicious but they are the biggest enemies of your skin. They can cause blemishes and also make your skin oily. So for the betterment of you skin, stop having these form of foods.
Exercise regularly-
Regular exercise and good amount of water will definitely have a positive impact on your complexion. Walking, running, jogging and more can have the desired impact on the skin.
Reduce exposure to the sun-
Exposure to sun can lead to blotches and premature wrinkles. Wear sunglasses and hats to prevent sun rays.
Use natural moisturizer-
Prepare a natural face mask at home from fruits and other effective ingredients for a natural moisturizer. To prepare one, use cosmetic white clay and blend it with mashed banana. Apply and wash after a few minutes.
Maintain healthy lifestyle-
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Addiction to these can enhance blotches and wrinkles on the skin. Also avoid stress and stay cool. This will make your skin look radiant.
Apply these tips to your daily living and see the effects it has on your skin!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Step wise French manicure for better results
French manicure has always been one of the most fashionable ways to show off your beautiful hands. All you women out there! Stop spending dollars in a beauty parlor to get French manicured nails. Start doing it yourself through the ways I suggest you.
Become fashionable with French Manicure
Be assured! The steps will surely work out the best for you and your hands. You won’t believe, it was done by you in the most inexpensive way and you will also save a good amount of money to buy the latest sexy gown you saw in the nearest shop!
The steps are as follows-
Step 1-
Before applying nail polish, prepare your hands and nails. Exfoliate your hands by giving them a good massage by using a small amount of body scrub. Rinse with water and dry properly before going any further.
Step 2-
File your nails. In case of brittle nails, keep them flat over the top. Choose a nail file that has a fine surface. This will glide over the nails very easily.
Step 3–
Coat the nails with sweet almond oil. This will nourish them. Wrap the nails in a warm cloth for 15 minutes. Rinse hands with warm water and dry thoroughly to removes all the residues of oil.
Step 4-
Apply a single coat of base nail polish over the entire nail and allow it to dry completely for a few minutes. This will strengthen your nails. Choose the best base coat from a huge range available in the market.
Step 5-
Next use the pink polish to paint the nails. Sticky strips are also included in some French manicure packs to guide you well and give a neat finish. For a square look, paint straight and for a round appearance, follow the curve of the nails. Leave it to dry for some minutes.
Step 6-
Finally, apply the translucent shell pink nail polish to the entire nails to seal the whitened tip and also to complete the look. Allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes. For extra shine and protection, apply a clear glossy top coat.
So get yourself a branded French manicure set today and start painting!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Reiki- a form of healing
Reiki can simply be defined as an art of healing. This art is into the picture for quite sometime now. Today many people know lot about reiki. Reiki has wonderful healing powers and that is why I would like to provide you some guidelines.
Reiki relives body pain
Reiki takes a holistic approach towards therapy. The technique ensures that the general benefits of reiki healing are utilized and people are satisfied totally. It has become a way of life for many and still philosophy for many.
A good practitioner in this area can release the blockages and relieve the chakras. On the other hand a master in reiki is the one who have mastered all the reiki techniques for the benefit of common people. The master helps the people to gain gratification from pain.
Reiki has great, in fact extraordinary pain relieving methods which it achieves by balancing the body. The results are instant and that is one of the main reasons, reiki has gained much of the popularity today. But it should be done in an accurate manner.
If you are interested, then there are a number of ways in which you can practice reiki. There are various journals available in the market as well as a lot of courses that can make you a reiki master.
Reiki health centers are also springing up but make sure you choose the one which uses the traditional reiki practices and are genuine.
Some of the main benefits of reiki are-
- It adapts to the needs of the recipient.
- Relieves pain and discomfort
- Fosters natural self healing
- Balances the energies of the body
- Relaxes and also reduces stress
So if you want a self healing procedure in the most natural way and as instant as never before then, adhere to Reiki healing today!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Chocolate Spa- a delicious relaxing alternative
Relax yourself with chocolate spa
I am sure you must have heard about chocolate spa! The name itself sounds so delicious and scrumptious. If you are looking for a way to pamper yourself, your body, mind and soul then chocolate spa is the way to go!
From personal experience, I can say that chocolate spa offers the ultimate self spoiling and indulging experience. If you are a chocoholic, then you cannot have a better option than chocolate spa.
Imagining your body covered with mouth watering chocolates without any guilt. On top of all this, it’s a calorie free way of relaxing your senses.
Various chocolate spa kits are available in the market. The kits will give you a golden chance to indulge with your loved one in a scented bath and body products that will leave them smelling good and feeling delicious.
The liquid chocolate packs are the best for spas. “Chocolate makes one happy” is the key line by many of the philanthropists. The caffeine in the chocolate helps in boosting the mental energy and the smell has tantalizing effects that is verifiably good for anyone who uses it.
The aroma of chocolate affects the brain chemistry and increases pleasure when you eat it.
So start cuddling yourself with chocolates to get all that you want from life!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Get rid of dandruff in a natural manner
Oil your hair regularly to remove dandruff
Dandruff has for long been a common problem for many of the people. 8 out of 10 people are suffering from this and have used many expensive products from the market to remove it but in vain.
So here I am, to give you certain natural tips and home remedies to cure dandruff in the most reasonable manner without a pinch in your pocket.
Just explore your kitchen to find the ingredients that can work wonders on the dandruff. Here are the remedies for you-
- Soak a spoon full of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Grind it into a fine paste in the morning. Apply it all over the scalp and rinse it off after half an hour.
- Add a teaspoon of lime juice into a mug full of water and rinse your hair immediately with this solution after washing your hair.
- Boil beetroot in water and apply the solution to the scalp with a cotton ball every night before going to the bed.
- Massage your hair gently with curd and rinse after half an hour.
- Apply a mixture of lime juice and amla juice to the scalp. Keep it overnight and wash in the morning.
- Rinse your hair with one part vinegar and three parts of water.
- Massage your hair with warm coconut oil twice a week.
- Apply Aloe Vera gel to the scalp half an hour before taking a bath.
- Massage olive oil to the scalp at night and wash early morning.
- Mix crushed garlic and lime juice. Apply all over the scalp and wash after 10-15 minutes.
- Soak a few neem leaves in hot water, cool and rinse your hair with this water.
- Apply onion juice all over the hair and wash with shampoo after half an hour.
Follow these simple yet effective tips regularly to free your hair from dandruff.
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My Small Effort for a Healthy YOU! 