11 DIY face masks

Getting clear and flawless skin can be a lot of work. Between using the right cleanser, choosing the perfect moisturizer, and knowing when to exfoliate, keeping your face looking its best can be not only time-consuming, but expensive. That’s where the do-it-yourself face mask comes in.

Lucky you for you, it’s entirely possible to get fresh looking skin with ingredients you have at home. Many food products not only keep you healthy on the inside, but they’ll also help you glow on the outside. I’ve gathered a list of 11 easy, DIY recipes to have your skin looking clean and clear in no time. 

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Build your lower body strength with this 30-day squat challenge!

If you’ve been following along with our monthly challenges, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that April’s challenge is the 30-Day Squat Challenge! Follow along with us every day for a tighter tush and stronger lower body. Each day you will complete a certain number of four squat variations. The number of reps will increase with every passing day, and by the end of the challenge, you’ll be able to do 375 squats in one day!

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How to get strong, toned arms

Ever thought that Michelle Obama’s strong, sculpted arms could come in handy while cranking out push ups in boot camp or holding your plank in yoga? Us too. It turns out that getting guns like MObama just takes the right kind of moves — and, hallelujah, they don’t include endless bicep curls. 

“For nice, muscular arms all over, you actually want moves that will get multiple parts of your body involved, which will help boost muscle, shed fat and increase calorie burn,” says Naeemah Brown, fitness manager and trainer at the Reebok Sports Club New York. She created this super easy arm toning workout exclusively for Bustle. Add these moves to your workout regimen, and you’ll have an envy-worthy upper body in no time. | via

7 Effective Tips To Get Rid Of Cellulite Fat

Every woman hates to have cellulite! Those hideous looking fat deposits attack those points that are clearly visible –thighs, hips, and lower abs. However, there are women who have cellulite in their arms as well. Is there an effective, yet quick way to get rid of the cellulite? The answer is definitely a big YES! Before guiding you through the 7 techniques to get rid of cellulite quickly, let’s understand what causes cellulite in the first place.

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How To Get A Good Workout In 10 Minutes!

Right about now, you’re probably feeling more meh than motivated about your New Year’s fitness resolutions. But working out more often doesn’t have to mean slaving away on the treadmill for an hour. Scientists at McCaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, recently found that even a few minutes of working out at a high intensity can affect your muscles as much as several hours of running or bike riding — awesome. | via

6 Strength Training Exercises For Women

This strength training workout is designed to help you build more muscles, get stronger and burn more fat. Each move works multiple muscle groups, so you’ll burn a ton of calories while you workout and rev your metabolism into high gear for 24 to 48 hours afterward. Try these exercises and see the results in no time.

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10 Best Fitness YouTube Channels with Great Workouts

When making a commitment to yourself to get in shape, you most likely consider joining a gym or taking group workout classes, both of which can be unappealing due to the time and financial commitments they require (not to mention the fear of humiliating yourself in front of all those intense spin devotees). Sure, YouTube is your go-to when you want to watch your favorite singer’s newest music video or are in dire need of some kitten cuteness, but it’s also a pretty effective tool to get fit. There are tons of YouTube channels with free, full-length workouts that will tone, sculpt, and strengthen your computer-chair-loving body. Yes, the videos really are free, and you can do them whenever and wherever you like, with limited required equipment, giving you full control over your workouts. via

8 Moves to Build Balance and Core

Icy sidewalks. Uneven pavement. High heels. Even the non-clumsy among us stumble almost daily. Many people trip all the time, on the treadmill, or over dumbbells at the gym. But because some are constantly working on their balance, it’s no big deal—they can recover without falling.

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17 short stories every woman should read

Novels let you settle in. They give you time to hang up your clothes, do a little sight-seeing, enjoy a few home-cooked dinners. They take you out for scrambled eggs and pancakes in the morning and wave you goodbye from the platform. Short stories, though, can be inhospitable. With their clipped length, they kick you out just when you’re getting used to your cousin’s lumpy futon.

But (to belabor this metaphor), sometimes short trips are the best ones — the most memorable. Short stories are like a day trip to Paris. Exhausting, sure. But you still get to see the Eiffel Tower and eat a croissant. (Metaphor… finally… over.) If you don’t read short stories, you could be missing out; some of our greatest writers do their best work with the short story form. Alice Munro, Ann Beattie, and Lorrie Moore all fall into this category. And some short stories made big splashes when they first came out in Vogue or The New Yorker, shocking readers or drawing their attention to an important issue. Years later, they’re still talked about in English classes and book clubs. | via

10 Most Effective Butt Exercises Ever

Everyone wants to get in shape as soon as they sense that summer is around the corner. However, shaping up means different things to different people.

While guys focus on losing a few pounds and buffing up their chest and arms, most girls and some guys like to sculpt the perfect derriere that will give them the confidence to strut around town in those tight new jeans. If you want to really target the glutes, you’ll definitely need some of these great butt exercises.

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