New Beauty for a New You: Tips on Making the Most of a Healthy Body
If you master the art of calorie shifting (yes you can!) you will look and feel fabulous. To help prepare for a brand new you, read on to get tips on how to embrace your beauty.
Nourish that natural glow. Acne and oily skin are the result of hormonal imbalance. Certain foods contribute to this problem more than others. Milk is chock full of hormones while sugar raises insulin levels, which can also influence hormone levels. It then stands to reason that foods high in milk products and sugar (i.e. ice cream, baked goods, and milk chocolate) may all be culprits in damaging skin. A balanced diet will more than likely do worlds of good for your complexion. Additionally, drinking lots of water will help reduce under-eye circles and enhance natural radiance.
Tips:
*Wear sunscreen to protect your glow for years to come—Oompa Loompa orange is out! The skin that’s in looks nourished and natural.
*Invest in a good moisturizer. Look for one with antioxidants and UVA and UVB protection that suits your skin type. For an ultra-nourished face, try making your own mask from all natural ingredients. Mashed avocado and a drop of olive oil will help combat dryness while oatmeal and honey is a winning combination for baby-soft skin.
*Don’t over-conceal. If you wear makeup, think about skipping the foundation in favor of a tinted moisturizer and just a touch of blush. If you like fuller coverage, there is a wide selection of mineral makeup on the market that will even out your skin tone without hiding it.
Dress to flatter your figure. Diet and exercise will leave you toned and trim. The primary goal of calorie shifting is to help you reach and sustain your ideal weight. It is important to understand that our ideal weight has to do with our bone structure, our age, and even our gender. We are not all designed to be buff and burly or wispy waifs. Trust in your body and embrace the figure you were meant for. Extreme body types are not what make a person beautiful.
Tips:
*Understand your individual look. You designed your diet around your unique tastes and needs, right? Apply that same principle to your wardrobe. The biggest faux pas people commit is wearing clothes that simply don’t fit. Even if you were a size two as a teenager, you’ve most likely developed some bodacious curves since then. Don’t lament your grown-up figure, own it! Find clothes that fit comfortably and naturally now and you’ll turn more heads than you did at the senior prom.
*Try wearing long silhouettes and drop waists to accentuate your mid-section. Gone are the days of crop tops and short shorts (good riddance). Covering up a bit more from head to toe will help you look slimmer and taller. And don’t forget, perfect posture is a slimming technique that is always in style.
*Don’t be afraid of a little color. Many people stick to basic black when they don’t feel good about their figure. It’s time to take pride in your body and have fun trying new colors and patterns—you’ve got nothing to hide!
download Shrek 2 Now that you’re trim, get a trim. It’s not uncommon to want to hide behind your hair if you don’t want to be noticed. One of the best ways to exude confidence and celebrate your new lifestyle is to get a chic new do. It might even be fun to try a fresh new color.
Tips:
*Find a salon that understands geometry. The best stylists will give you a cut that flatters the shape of your face.
*Bring a photo from a magazine or even of a friend that shows the quaff you desire. Work with your stylist to adapt the cut to your hair type and facial features.
*Try something new. A cut with strong angles or body-enhancing layers will make you look fresh, modern, and transformed, from head to toe.
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