Try it and you will be convinced. I have.
I used to stand at 158cm weighing 59kg.
Today, I still stand at 158cm of course and my weight is 53kg
in 2 weeks.
Wanna know the secret ???
The fully clothed days of winter are behind us and now it's time
to bare a little. Whether you'll be wearing a bikini, thong, shorts
or if capris are as short as you go, you'll want to know the fastest,
simplest way to remove hair and reveal smooth skin.
Hair removal is not the most pleasant of chores but one that must
be done. To get the best results here are some tips:
1. The first step in getting smooth, soft skin is to exfoliate
before you shave. Use a body scrub to get rid of dead skin and
curb ingrown hairs.
2. Shave at the end of your shower when hair is soft and
easy to cut. If you've been using a thick shaving cream switch to
a clear gel. A gel will make missed hair easier to spot.
3. To get the best and closest shave change your blade
frequently - after every 6 shaves.
4. For your first bikini wax seek out the services of an
esthetician. The bikini area is very delicate and if waxing is not
done properly you could end up with a bruise, in pain or both.
If after you have used a professional and want to try it yourself,
experiment on your legs first.
5. To avoid skin irritations do not leave a depilatory on for too long
and don't go out in the sun after hair removal since the skin will
be extra sensitive.
Looking great is about the total look - hair - grooming
clothing choices- accessories- and the presentation. It is
a step-by-step process that can be learned and will change the way you feel.
- Wear tops with a loose fit, slimming down to hug the hips and waist.
- Go for thin fabrics, eg cotton or cotton jersey, which won't add bulk.
- Create the illusion of length by sticking to one color, down to the shoes.
- Choose long jackets without shoulder pads.
- Try a pleated skirt to bring the eye down to your lower half, and don't be afraid of shorter hem lengths.
For Heavy Bottom
- Wear small shoulder pads.
- Wear dark pants or stockings.
- Experiment with vertical lines and patterns.
- Wear prints on top.
- Look for jackets, tailored suits and shirtwaist dresses tappered at waist.
For not so-curvy bodyline
- Add dimension with patterns.
- Try loose flowery clothing and draw attention towards your face with colorful earrings and scarves.
For hourglass bodyline
- Wear fabrics that show off your figure by draping loosely.
- Emphasize your waist with a belt.
- Show off some cleavage with a V-neck.
- Celebrate your curves. Lots of women would love to be voluptuous. I, for one, encourage you to flaunt it (at the level you feel comfortable doing so, of course.)
For Slenderizing All Bodyline
- Stand tall, elongate your neck, and square your shoulders. Good posture and proper breathing are two of the quickest ways you can look and feel good.
- Instead of covering your neck with turtleneck tops and sweaters, which can make your face look wider, opt for V-neck tops and dresses that enhance your facial features.
- Straight legged pants tend to create a leaner look than flared bell-bottoms.
- If you are 5 feet 4 and under, look for dresses that hit just below the knee.
- Empire waists create a clean, elongated look.
- Experiment with eye-catching jewelry and accessories.
- To create the illusion of length, think monochromatic. If you have a black outfit, for example, and you wear a white belt, you have just broken the smooth, lean line and created the illusion of bulk. To minimize this effect, wear a dark belt and dark stockings with a dark outfit. Of course, it's no fun to dress all in one color (unless it's fuschia), so this is one rule that's meant to be broken. You can add funky accessories, such as handbags and shoes, while maintaining the illusion of length.
- Be careful with pleated pants, which tend to add bulk to the mid-section.
- Try an A-line. A-line dresses have always been at the top of the list for hiding those areas that cause the most concern for women.
- When choosing a swimming suit.
There are lots of chic styles available now that come with a skirt. If you feel more comfortable concealing your hips and thighs, do so. I started wearing a skirted suit years ago, and I love no longer feeling self-conscious at the pool or the beach. Plus, it gives me the flexibility to be active in my suit (which usually entails chasing my kids) without worrying about exposing myself.
- Wear proper undergarments.
There was a time when women had great difficulty finding appropriate-sized bras, but today there is a wide variety of sexy undergarments for all women who want to feel sensuous and comfortable. Plenty of specialty stores will help you find just the right bra or even have your bra custom sized. Undergarments that fit right will make all the difference in your look, and they can really help you to feel more comfortable in the skin you're in.
If you have excess weight only in specific parts of your body, you still must look at yourself as a whole. It's not possible to dictate that you only want weight to come off one place or another. This is called "trouble spots" is where the fat will come off last. But there is hope for losing that belly fat though.
Work toward building muscle and reducing body fat you will eventually tackle those trouble spots though, and develop a better physique in the process. Muscle tissue is active meaning it requires calories to be maintained. If you were stranded without a food supply, eventually your body would turn to its own muscle tissue as a source of nutrition first (muscles are protein) while saving the fat stores for last. Simply put, fat is nature's way of ensuring survival during times of famine. By building more muscle you become a more efficient energy burning machine which translates to mean you can eat more food! That is a good thing.
Why some people can eat so much yet not gain weight; energy burning person simply has a greater proportion of muscle to fat. Muscle is more dense than fat. A pound of muscle is heavier than a pound of fat, but the truth is a pound is a pound. What they mean is a one pound volume of muscle is a smaller package than a one pound volume of fat, or put another way, fat is billowy and fluffy while muscle is sleek and compact.
Lady No. 1 weighs 120 pounds with 30% body fat so she has 84 pounds of lean tissue and 36 pounds of fat.
Lady No. 2 also weighing 120 pounds but at 18% body fat is carrying roughly 98 pounds of muscle and 22 pounds of fat.
Would you rather be Lady No. 1 or Lady No. 2?
Which do you think takes up more space, 22 or 36 pounds of fat?
I'd say 36 pounds of fat would be a lot bigger package than 22 pounds.
It doesn't make sense to drive around and around in the parking lot looking for the closest space when you're on your way to run or walk on the treadmill. Why take the elevator five flights every day at work and then pay a monthly fee to do the StairMaster after work? What if we all started to notice that our world is full of exercise equipment.
Start by noticing all the opportunities for physical movement we miss in the name of convenience. Look around and see if you can spot some exercise opportunities, and then get busy and get fit.
1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating.
2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.
3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories.
4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.
5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 15, I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.
6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.
7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.
8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.
9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.
10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.
11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.
12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.
13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.
14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.
15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.
16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.
17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.
18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.
19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.
20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit.
Create Good Eating Habits.
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Health menu for weight loss is choosing and cooking foods with flavor. Of course, many of the foods we enjoy are quite flavorful, yet in an age where bolder is perceived as better we may not always sense the crisp zing of a carrot or broccoli spear on our taste buds. So conditioned are we, too, that it may be impossible for some to enjoy a slice of toast without slathering it with butter! Melted cheese on veggies, shortening in cake recipes, little drips and drabs do pile up eventually, and can help pack on the pounds.
The one thing we all need to realize when eating, cooking, and planning healthy meals is that it is possible to induce bold flavors without introducing high-fat contents. Think about why so many people like fast food. It does taste good, and the flavor is plentiful. Yet, if you have ever seen how hamburgers and French fries are prepared at your favorite chain restaurant, you will quickly see why. Note the huge, cylindrical salt shaker by the fry station, and another one by the grill. Note the giant white blocks of shortening dumped into the vats just before breaded chicken and fish is set down to cook. These ingredients contribute greatly to the flavor of your meal, but unfortunately they also raise the fat content.
If you are concerned about what goes in your food to add flavor, yet are not wholly willing to cut out the condiments, there's no need to worry. Next time you open the pantry, consider these simple substitutions to help cut the caloric and fat content of your meals.
Applesauce Instead of Butter
You're baking a cake and cringing at the instructions on the box: mix in one stick of butter. It's enough that you're going to add frosting and candy sprinkles, but you can feel your arteries hardening at the prospect of enjoying a slice. Well, did you know that if you substitute one cup of applesauce for every cup of butter in the recipe you can bring down the cake's fat content without altering the flavor of the cake? Give it a try and see if you can tell the difference. This simple substitution could cut as much as 900 calories from the whole cake!
As for the sugary frosting, why not create your own using a store brand marshmallow creme? While not a health food, marshmallow creme is fat free and a better alternative than most frostings you'll find in the cake aisle.
While you're at it, applesauce makes a good butter substitute in the morning when you're reaching for that slice of toast. Try a bit on your bread for a light, sweet flavor.
Egg Whites for Whole Eggs
While you're baking that cake, take a look at how many eggs are required. Now, we've seen the commercials over the decades touting the wonders of the egg as a nutritional staple; indeed, we can't see having a good old fashioned American breakfast without eggs. Yet, for all the positive press, it doesn't change the fact that the yolk, while containing the bulk of the egg's nutrient value, is also the fattiest part. Added to your cake, breakfast plate, or stirred into your fried rice, you've just upped the content.
In order to cut the fat, separate your eggs and use two egg whites for each whole egg in cooking. While not as plentiful in nutrients as the yellow globe it encases, the egg white alone is an excellent source of protein and helpful amino acids. Scramble some eggs whites with lean turkey, or try an egg white omelette with veggies!
Cottage Cheese for Ricotta Cheese
If you love rich Italian cuisine, then you know some dishes just aren't complete with the aromatic, textured ricotta. Lasagna, tortelloni, canelloni...all are mouth-watering dishes, but the addition of ricotta does more than enhance the flavor, it enhances the fat content.
Cottage cheese, on the other hand, presents a lower fat alternative. Thickened with a touch of flour cottage cheese works well as a substitute in most dishes where the fattier cheese is required. Try it once, and you'll can mangia without guilt!
Little things you do to improve the healthful quality of your food can go a long way in helping you to lose weight.
Water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when losing weight and staying healthy.
Benefits of Drinking Water
Keep in mind that water can also be consumed through food such as fruits, which contain 90% water. Drinking too much water can actually sabatoge your weight loss, so you may want to keep a water journal to keep track of how much you are drinking.