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Thursday 30 July 2015
8 tricks to help you get back into a regular exercise routine
It started about a week before my father-in-law saw me naked over the Christmas holidays, it got worse while I was slaving over the redesign of my blog, and it’s been spiraling out of control ever since.
And then this morning I made the fatal mistake of putting in my contacts BEFORE I had my shower, caught a glimpse of myself in our full-length mirror as I was toweling myself off, and had the shock of my life. | via
8 oral hygiene mistakes you're making
We’ve all heard it before: brushing your teeth twice a day, every day, is essential. But when it comes to your oral hygiene routine, you shouldn’t stop there. To make sure your mouth is the healthiest it can be, we’ve put together a list of eight things you can – and should – be doing. This list of tips, tricks and routines can help make sure your pearly whites – and the rest of your mouth – are the best they can be.
And instead of showing you pictures of scary things that will happen if you don’t follow a proper oral hygiene routine – like those shots of decaying teeth and disgusting gums your dentist scares you with – we thought we’d show you something a little more inspirational: people with beautiful smiles. You’re welcome. | via
Tips to feel more confident without clothes on #beauty
We’re always hearing that we could be having better sex, a better orgasm, or a better relationship. But how often do we actually hear the nitty-gritty details of how we might actually achieve those things? Bustle has enlisted Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex psychotherapist based in San Francisco, to help us out with the specifics. This week’s topic: How to feel better naked in bed. | via
6 ways to get yourself motivated in the morning!
Working out in the morning: it can be a struggle. We know it’s good for us, but in the heat of summer, isn’t it better for our health to lie in bed, basking in the AC, for just a few more minutes? Yeah, our workout motivation can be sorely lacking when it’s ten thousand degrees outside at 6am—but luckily there are ways to trick yourself into exercising first thing in the morning. Here are our very best tips for stepping up your morning motivation. | via
The Secret to Flatter ABS & Smaller Waist
There is much more to getting a flat belly than doing 100 crunches a day. One area of your abs you might be neglecting is the Transversus Abdominis muscle, also known as the “corset muscle”. This is the muscle that tightens when you cough, sneeze, or laugh.
In addition to regular cardio and eating clean, working these deep abdominal muscles will help pull in your waistline like a natural corset and flatten your stomach. You will also
notice that your posture will improve and your lower back strengthened.
Read more about The Secret to Flatter ABS & Smaller Waist
Top 5 exercises to get a bangin’ booty and wobble-free legs!
This move seriously works your glutes (your butt) and boy do you feel it. If you don’t have anything to raise your feet onto then you can just place them on the floor to simplify this. Don’t think that because you are lying on your back that this is going to be easy though, you definitely feel it working.
THE BEST KEPT SECRET ABOUT HAVING A FLAT STOMACH
We know. The basic abdominal floor crunch is old news at this point, and you want to take core training to the next level.
Not a bad choice, considering almost all of our daily tasks require core strength (yes, even sitting at your desk).
According to Tom Holland, exercise physiologist and author of Beat The Gym: Personal Trainer Secrets Without the Personal Trainer Price Tag, the average American spends 56 hours per week sitting, which weakens the core—and that, in turn, makes daily activities tougher. | via
How to Build A Glorious Booty - 3 Exercises That Work
Finally this exercise is a finisher for your glutes workout, it will target the entire lower body, glutes, quads, and hamstrings, it is also a cardio exercise for burning calories.
The higher the jump is being performed during this exercise the more you'll be targeting the glutes.
So each time try to push yourself and get a higher box each time you perform this exercise. | via
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Victoria's Secret Model Workout: 10-Minute Fat-Blasting Circuit
This fat-blasting workout video, created by Andrea Orbeck, will work your entire body in 10 minutes. Andrea has trained many Victoria's Secret models, and now she'll train you in the comfort of your living room — no props needed. So no excuses! via
10 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat
If you’re wondering how to burn belly fat and have even considered taking diet pills or fat burners, you should try to do it the all natural way before taking extreme measures. It’s not really natural for us to carry all that weight on our midsections, so getting back to a more natural state is one sure way to watch the fat go away, almost as a byproduct of our actions. It doesn’t have to be an all out war to kill your stomach fat. Just make these 10 all-natural adjustments and it should effortlessly come off. | via
How to tell whether or not you're wearing the right size bra
If only bras could talk. “Honey, just loosen my straps an inch on each side and you’ll be just fine.” “Babe, are you delusional? You know I’m a good cup size too big for you. When your mom said to dream big, this wasn’t what she meant.” “Wow, we look fantastic together.” | via
34 things you've thought during a hot yoga class
Hot yoga is the Ironman of yoga classes. Whether it’s actual bikram — where you do 26 specific poses in a 105-degree studio — or just regular yoga in a heated room, you know you’re going to sweat your face off. We go because we know it’s calming, detoxifying and all that other good stuff; but being there is a test of not just your yogic abilities, but also your stamina and, sometimes, your sense of fitness masochism. If you’ve had any of the below thoughts any time between sunrise salutations and savasana, we feel you | via
Here are the 10 TRX moves you NEED to know!
If you’re curious about TRX, but not sure what to expect, let Real Mom Model Jean walk you through the top 10 exercises you’ll see in a class. TRX, or total body resistance exercise, will help you work on strength, cardio via plyometrics and stretching. You can modify or advance moves by simply changing your body angle. Once you watch it through, go ahead and find a class near you and try it for real! You can always purchase a strap for home use, like WOSS 3000 Equalizer on Amazon. via
10 Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Mascara
Mascara is one product that can instantly change how your eyes look, but are you getting the most out of it?
Sure, you know how to use a lash curler, and probably have a favorite mascara. But there are other tricks to the lash-enhancing trade, including dusting powder on your lashes, the proper way to apply two coats, the method for cleaning your wand, and why you may want to re-think waterproof mascara. Here are 10 "hacks" to help you get your best lashes ever! via
The Best Hair Removal Method You Aren't Using
In the world of hair removal, everyone wants a budget-friendly option that promises to remove the hair quickly without traumatizing the body during the procedure, not to mention something that will keep the hair gone longer! That's why sugaring seems to be the best alternative when it comes to getting rid of unwanted hair. | via
5 Natural Hacks to Lighten Brunette Hair
When temperatures begin to rise, I feel a pang of envy when seeing my blond-haired, beach-waved friends. It feels like Summer beauty looks just flatter them so much more — but I'm too scared to lose my hair-color virginity. I've never processed my straight, light-brown strands, and colorists constantly try to convince me to try dye. | via
8 outdoor workouts to try now
Summer is the prime time of year to ditch your same old gym routine and try something new outside — you know, in nature. Trust me, the view is infinitely more exciting than what awaits you on the elliptical. The best part? Just five minutes of outdoor exercise can boost your mood, your self-esteem, and mental health, according to a study from the University of Essex. And, most of these workouts fall more into the “fun” category than the “exercise” one. Who can’t get behind that? Ahead, eight workouts you may have heard of — with the body benefits that will convince you to actually get out there and do them. | via
5 tricks for getting longer, thicker eyelashes
You might think the easiest way to bat some dynamite lash would be to stick some falsies on your eyelids, but newsflash: They can be damaging when worn long term. Working on strengthening your own lashes is a far better long-term strategy.
Like hair, your eyelashes work on a growing, resting and shedding cycle, “anywhere from six to 11 months, depending on the individual,” says Maryland-based dermatologist Lawrence Green. “The growing phase lasts for a month or two, while the non-growing phases can last from four to nine months.” | via
Saturday 25 July 2015
health tips from other countries
Here in America, we unfortunately aren’t very well-known for our healthy eating habits. Between our overload of fast food restaurants, processed and packaged foods, and growing obesity rates, we lag far behind many countries when it comes to public health. Despite our growing awareness of health concerns, the Standard American Diet (appropriately abbreviated SAD) is really nothing to brag about. | via
Try these 9 bicep sculpting moves to get your arms in tip top shape!
In an effort to look fabulous in our bathing suits, we tend to focus more on our lower body trouble spots and often neglect our arms. However, if you’re ready for beautiful biceps, all you need to get your guns in gear are some dumbbells and these nine killer bicep exercises! via
stretches to improve your flexibility
At the end of most workdays, I feel like a lump of silly putty; a hunched over, tightly wound ball of clay with a head poking out the top. I’m sure I’m not the only one: Most of us spend the day sitting, working on computers or staring ahead at the front of classrooms, letting our bodies sink low in our chairs and our heads stick out in front of us. No wonder our bodies feel awful by the end of it. While there are many things we can do to combat the effects of sitting constantly, like working at standing desks and having “walk and talk” meetings, there’s something simple and easy that you can do right now to make yourself feel instantly better: a bit of good old-fashioned stretching. Stretching—not only after work outs, but throughout the day and before and after work—is a great way to neutralize all of that time you spend slouching at your desk, and it can go a long way toward easing the aches and pains that keep you awake at night. | via
4 leg exercises that will give you incredible results
It may not be mini-skirt season yet, but it’s coming as surely as the next mind-blowing cliffhanger on Scandal. Instead of stressing last minute, add these leg firming moves from the team at Physique 57 to your workout now. That way you’ll be able to toss your black tights as soon as the temperature breaks 60 degrees (hurrah!). | via
The ultimate playlist for runners who are trying to increase speed
Maybe you’re one of those people who loves going to the gym. Maybe you’re one of those people who only loves it after the fact, once your workout is over and you can get the heck out of there. No matter your exercise m.o., integrating music into your routine has been proven to increase the efficiency of your workout. | via
Friday 24 July 2015
4 tips for applying bronzer and making it last
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve made some pretty poor beauty decisions during my twenty-one years. There were the blue streaks in my hair during high school, the pink eye shadow that made me look diseased, my sophomore year lob… But one of my most unfortunate makeup looks would have to be the way I applied bronzer back in middle school AKA the era of bad beauty and fashion choices. | via
beauty tips for the shower
Some of the world’s best inventions, philosophies, and ideologies were probably thought up mid-bathe. Most of us do our best thinking (and best beautifying) in the shower. But where did the genius concept of bathing come from anyway? Our earliest understanding of showers started with the waterfall. Ancient people would immerse themselves in natural springs for a good scrub. Then, there was evidence of Egyptian and Mesopotamians having indoor bathing rooms in homes of the upperclass. Sure, these involved a jug, some cold water, and servant bathing them — but it was the closest thing to hygiene they had available. The first real showers, with pipes and all that hip, modern technology was brought to us by the ancient Greeks, who created communal showers for the elite and commoners alike. Save water, shower with the whole town, as they used to say. I think. | via
9 books to help you boost your career
We’re still at the beginning of the year, which means resolution season is still in full swing (confirmed by how long I had to wait for a treadmill at the gym yesterday). For a lot of people, the new year is a time to rethink their work lives — whether it’s totally starting from scratch, switching careers completely, going back to school, quitting a dull 9 to 5 to follow a dream, or making smaller changes like working harder for your current employer and asking for more in return. | via
Tone all of your muscles with this ballet-inspired workout
To those who say that ballet (along with cheerleading, gymnastics, etc.) isn’t a sport, one athletic attire company would beg to differ: Under Armour just signed American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland as a spokesperson, and her awesome photos reveal that she’s as much an athlete as any football player. Look at those leg muscles! Who wouldn’t want a lean, athletic-looking body like that? | via
8 ways to become a morning person
There’s no getting around it: Being a night owl in today’s society kind of sucks. But even if you’re naturally at your most productive later on in the day, there are still measures you can take to make yourself into a morning person — or at least, to make yourself into a little more of a morning person than you are now. And, as Fast Company’s “7 Ways to Survive as a Night Owl in a World Built for Morning People” video demonstrates, they’re not even that difficult to pull off. Need a few pointers? This one’s for you! | via
Tuesday 21 July 2015
6 mistakes you're making when you wash your hair
I’m naturally shy around new people, and as a result, I use my long, thick hair as my security blanket. I couldn’t fathom cutting it short and embracing fall’s long bob trend, although I will admit I’m secretly lusting after Emma Stone’s new ‘do. But keeping it long comes at a price — I have to take extra special precautions to keep it healthy, or I’ll just end up looking like a homeless hippie. Not a cute look.
Over the years, through talking to stylists, experimenting with new methods, traveling around the world and learning tidbits from other cultures, or just talking with my friends, I’ve collected a lot of info about hair and I think I’ve finally got my haircare routine down to a science. Truly, my hair has never looked or felt healthier, nor has my routine ever been easier. But my knowledge didn’t come without trial and tribulation, and what I learned from it all is that we’ve been washing our hair totally wrong. So turn off that shower head and toss out those regular old bath towels, because it’s time to adopt an entirely new hair routine. Trust me, your locks will thank you. | via
4 ways to fade scars on your face
Most of us will have to deal with facial marks at some point in our life — whether they be a result of acne or more intense surgical or traumatic scars. Facial markings are an annoyance, for sure. For some, though, they are debilitating. “Some of my patients are battling acne scarring from their adolescent years until their middle age,” says Santa Monica-based dermatologist Dr. Soheil Simzar. “It can affect their daily self-esteem — depending on the severity, some are very cognizant of avoiding certain types of overhead lighting that makes scarring more noticeable. | via
An easy way to get shiny, healthy hair
I’ll be honest with you — living, as I do, in Chiberia, the ends of my hair feel like straw. (Fine, maybe it’s not Chiberia; maybe it’s the DIY ombré dye job I gave myself a few months ago, but whatever.) I need help, and I’m willing to bet that you do, too. Go ahead. Feel those split ends. | via
The healthiest cocktails to order at a bar
Alcohol isn’t good for you — no surprise there. We all know there are myriad reasons not to drink excessively.
The mind-altering substance of choice for so many people has big-picture health risks — according to WebMD, “researchers found that women who had as little as one drink a day boosted their risk of cancer of the breast, liver, rectum, throat, mouth, and esophagus.” | via
How to improve your plank
Planks are the best. You can do them anywhere, and they work practically every muscle in your body (well, as long as you do them correctly). They’re definitely one of the best exercises for your core, especially the transverse abdominals, which helps stabilize your spine and keep you upright. But hanging out in a simple pushup position for longer than 90 seconds can start to get boring. So…what can you do?
Shake it up! While a plank is a stationary exercise, there’s no reason you can’t switch up the basic position — and amp up the benefits. Sara Haley, celebrity trainer and founder of fitness and lifestyle brand The Daily Sweat, shared six updates on plain old plank with us. Check them out! | via
8 things your boobs are trying to tell you
Here’s the good news: Breasts feel sore for all different kinds of reasons. And despite the paranoia that can take hold when anything in our lady lumps feels off, breast pain is rarely a breast cancer symptom. In fact, the only form of cancer linked to breast pain is inflammatory breast cancer, an uncommon form of the disease which only accounts for one to five percent of the breast cancer diagnoses in the United States. So unless your breast soreness is accompanied by other symptoms or signs, you’re probably in the clear. | via
8 hair product DIYs for shiny hair
So, you’re not much of a DIY’er. It’s just not your jam. Your idea of making something from scratch is pouring cake mix into a bowl and adding some eggs. I totally get it. But if you’re ever going to break into the world wide web of arts and crafts, you should start with homemade hair products. Why? Because it’s easy. And because it’s really difficult to mess up. And unlike these sneaker hacks or DIY printables, you can totally start over again without having to run to the store to get more materials…because most everything in these hair product recipes are already in your kitchen cabinet. | via
5 running mistakes and how they're hurting your body and your workout
Running is truly a mystery. For those of us who love it, we struggle to find words to articulate exactly why. Maybe it’s endorphins? Moving fast feels cool? For those who don’t love the sport, they grapple with trying to understand why those of us who do run even bother (and do you blame them?). Of course, there aren’t many answers to these existential questions, but what we do know is that runners experience so many benefits that you kind of have to believe all the hype. It makes you happier, healthier, strengthens your bones and joints, reduces the risks of many diseases including cancer, and overall helps you live longer. What could be bad about that? Well, kind of a lot, actually. | via
Bra Guide : How a bra should and should not fit
One thing you need to know about me. I’m very passionate about bras AND making sure they fit right. Kind of a weird obsession, I know! This passion of mine started when I was hired to work in the Lingerie Department for Nordstrom. Immediately I fell in love with my job and worked my way to become a certified Bra Fit Specialist and for three years I educated women on how to find the right fitting bra, how they should fit, helping them to gain their confidence back, liberating them from ill fitting bras and changing their lives, literally! This sounds SO cheesy, but it’s so true! | via
3 easy overnight hair tricks
It’s often the undone, messy styles that take the longest to create. But not with this trick! To wake up with perfect waves, put damp hair into braids before bed. Keep in mind – the smaller the braid, the tighter the wave will be. If your hair is thick, do two braids to ensure all over texture. When you’re ready to let your braids loose, gently run your fingers through them and spritz with a texturizing spray. Be careful not to use a brush as it will create frizz and turn hair into one big wave. | via
14 yoga poses that work your whole body #fitness
The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and you’re 100 percent ready to beat the heat and throw on a bathing suit. While it’s true that every single body is a bikini body, no matter what, sometimes a little exercise in the summer is just what you need to up your mood, energy, and confidence. And if you’re looking to increase your strength and flexibility this summer, you don’t necessarily have to clock countless hours in the gym in order to achieve your goals. Yes, you read that correctly, there is another way to get stronger that doesn’t require a super-heavy set of dumbbells. One word for you, friends: Yoga.
“There is a dynamic process that occurs when a muscle is both stretched and strengthened during the same exercise,” says Alanna Zabel, yoga instructor to the stars and founder of AZIAM. “The muscle fibers and connective tissue elongate, while the added resistance creates tension that increases collagen fibers to maintain a lean and toned appearance.” | via
Friday 17 July 2015
9 fashion tips for when you feel your worst
We all have those days that just feel like everything that could go wrong has officially gone wrong, but there are mood-boosting style tips that can instantly turn that around. You were late for work or you slept through spinning or you learned that spinning is the worst — there are a lot of horrible possibilities out there, guys. Sometimes we just have those days where the only thing that feels right is collapsing on the couch in a pile of Chipotle tortilla chips and self-pity. And while, yes, sometimes that option is indeed the best one, often times what we all ready need is to get our butts up and do something that we know is going to make us feel better in the end, even if it isn’t the easiest option. You can bring the Chipotle chips with you. | via
How to master facial contouring
Facial contouring: It’s that thing you’ve seen all the A-listers do with their makeup, but you aren’t really sure how you are supposed to pull it off.
“A beautifully contoured cheekbone is everything in my opinion,” says makeup artist Joyce Bonelli, who is known for her amazing cheekbone work on Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. She defines contouring as sculpting the face’s natural shadows to create shape and light. “It will help to define the shape of your face and give you an overall polished look.”. | via
8 Simple Ways To Wake Up, Looking Gorgeous!
While Sleeping Beauty had the right idea and a heck of a good deal for sleeping 100 years and waking up looking oh so fabulous, like neither an aging day passed her by during her slumber. However for us girls living in the 21st century there is still hope for us mere mortals to achieve ultimate chicness, while everyone else is busy dreaming away in sleep, you'll be tackling the best of both worlds in just half the time!
With a bit of willingness and a small amount of effort we can take our beauty routines to a whole new level, Read away to find out what your new bedtime routine, featuring soothing skin, luminous eyes, perfect waves, and more. All these tips will ensure you wake up looking amazing, meanwhile at the same time all the magic happens while you slumber, giving a whole new meaning to the term , beauty rest. These are just some of my favorite ways to prep before a good nights rest without doing much or even anything at all come sunrise. | via
White teeth in 10 minutes using natural ingredients
You look in the mirror and you notice that you don’t have white teeth? I will suggest you some natural and simple remedies that even our grandmothers used them.
These homemade remedies will help you to have a beautiful smile. Not all natural treatments for white teeth are the same. Some of them are delicate, while other are aggressive and you should use them with caution.
Makeup Magic: Lose Pounds in Minutes with Highlighting and Contouring!
There are tons of variations and methods to highlighting and contouring with makeup, but the basic principles are the same. Contouring adds shadows to recessed areas we want to push back or minimize where highlighting pops out the areas we want to accentuate and bring forward. Through highlighting and contouring, you are essentially creating a perfect oval, considered the ideal, symmetrical face shape. | via
How To Remove Blackheads From Nose
Removing blackheads can seem like an impossible endeavor. What’s the point of worrying about a facial defect that no one else can see unless they are an inch away? There are a variety of products on the market that claim to provide the best way to remove blackheads. Some of them work, many of them do not. Here are some ways how to remove blackheads from nose permanently. | via
Get Rid of Blackheads at Home | 3 Strange Ways
What are blackheads? They are pores that are covered by dirt, sebum or pollution factors. There are numerous ways to get rid of blackheads. You can choose to try cosmetic professional treatments or more simple treatments you can do at home.
Some of these treatments are more common and well known by lot of people while others are a little bit strange but extremely efficient.
Today you will find out about 3 such strange treatments against blackheads. As unrealistic as they sound, believe me, they do wonders.
9 Simple Ways To Lose 20 Pounds
You can burn off the same number of calories or more as you would in a 1-hour aerobics class without ever setting foot in a gym or snapping on spandex. It’s so easy. In fact, you probably did it at one time. | via
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