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VI Peel Results Day 7

2012-01-14T06:24:00.000-08:00

Today I have a light peeling all over my face. I still do have one spot above my eye that is still crusty. Last night it was actually cracked and there was a small drop of blood there.It is right in the crease of my eye. I put on some Neosporin but it burned so bad that I wiped it off and put on some vasoline. It felt better.

If you are thinking "oh she must have picked at it", no I did not. I haven't touched it because it is like burnt, raw skin. I just lightly wash it with a mild cleanser and blot it to dry it and then put vasoline on it. I am not picking at all.

My skin over all feels smooth and looks clearer. My sun spots are still present but not as many. Am I thrilled? Not really. It is not as dramatic as I thought it would be.

I guess I would say if you have the time it is worth it but if you do the booster, you will have to plan at least 5 days that you can take off work. There is no way I would have been able to be seen in public on day 5.

VI Peel Results Day 6

2012-01-13T04:47:00.000-08:00

Today I could go to work as long as I wore glasses and heavy makeup.

Remember I got this peel done on Sat. afternoon and it is Friday.

My eyelid still has dried skin on it from first skin shedding that did not come off. It is so tender, I can't really touch it. It also is swollen and looks like it is burnt. It is reddish/purple.

The rest of my skin is still red but makeup will cover this and there is still flight flaking all over my face.

I am not noticing any dramatic improvement. I really just am shocked how long it has taken. I could have had laser in this much down time.

I'll have to see how I look tomorrow.

Vi Peel Results ~ Day 5

2012-01-12T05:31:00.000-08:00

Last night was so bad I ended up smearing vasoline all over my face. It was so dried that I was afraid it would crack and I would end up with scaring.

The vasoline made it more comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Today I woke with the vasoline gone and my face dried and tight. Once again, I could not go to work today.

Now I looked at my face and I am starting to peel for the second time.It is a really dry peel unlike the first peel that was moist sheets of skin peeling off. This is more of a fluffy, flaky peeling.

I will wash my face again and put more vasoline on it and see how the day goes.

I just wanted to let people know what really happens because the Dr's will say " Oh it's not bad. A few days and you will be perfect again." 100% untrue. Remember I had this done Saturday afternoon and it is Thursday and I am starting a second peel and I could not go to work. My face is still swollen so even if I peeled off the skin and used makeup, I would not look good.

Also, my skin still is stinging so applying makeup or concealer would not be comfortable. I still am fairly raw.

So stay tuned. I will let you know how I do tomorrow.

Vi Peel ~ Results Day by Day

2012-01-11T12:59:00.000-08:00

If you are thinking about getting a Vi peel, there are some facts you should know.

I am on day 4 so I thought you would like to hear a day by day progress. Before I begin there some facts I want to warn you about.

This is not a "light peel". I have had TCA, Obagi, laser and this is not light. I am on day 4 and there is no way I could go to work today. You will have to take at least 1 week off of work.

Also, I had my peel done by a Nurse Practioner trained for this peel. She works at a plastic surgeon's office.

So here is the scoops:

Sat: I went to get my peel Saturday afternoon. It is not "painful" but they rub pure acetone and the alcohol on your face. It was almost hard to breathe. She wiped my face with the swab and there was really no pain. My face looked greasy and tanned. I slept with the solution on my face over night.

Sunday: I woke up to a face that was not painful but it was tight and looking like leather. I washed off the solution. That evening I had to wipe my face with a wipe. I was swelling alittle by my eyes so I wore glasses and went to Staples. I didn't make any direct eye contact and had my husband check out. I was too leathery looking at this point.

Monday: I started to peel around my mouth. So I washed my face and applied both of the lotions that I was given. One is a moisturizer adn the other is sun screen. My face now is buring and is red and shiny. I cannot go out today. Applying makeup would be way too painful. Evening, I had to wipe with the 2nd towelette. That didn't hurt but the lotion stings like fire.

Tuesday: Peeling more. I wash my face, moisterize and it feels like I am pouring alcohol into a cut. It stings bad. My face is red, raw and no, I couldn't go out.

Wednesday: I was my shiny, glwoing red, swollen face. This is pretty bad. Today it is still stinging like fire when I put on the moisurizer. I can see the brown spots I had are still there. I am going to scream!

I don't mind pain for results but this is crazy. This was the Vi Peel with a booster so it is supposed to get better results.

Also, I can tell I am going to peel again because my face feels like I have a mask on. It is very tight, red, shiny and hurts like hell.

I'm not thinking I'll do this again. I can tell the way my face looks that it will be a few more days (at least) before I can go out. To give up a week of work for the results are not worth it.

I'll let you know tomorrow but so far I am saying, "do not do this peel".

OUCH!

Jillian Michaels Helps Find Our Abs

2012-01-09T05:12:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it that deep inside the chub, I have abs. I don't know this for a fact, but if they are there, I would love to meet them.

Jillian Michaels gives us some exercises to bust through the blubber and find our elusive abs.

Celebrity Diet Secrets

2012-01-08T12:12:00.000-08:00

They always tell us they lost their weight from working out, smart eating, etc. We know better than that, right?

Daily Mail published an atricle that shares with us some of the Celebs diet secrets.

Drugs: "Adderall is the latest diet drug craze in Hollywood, and the number of celebrities addicted to it continues to rise. Just about every female celebrity arrested - from Paris to Nicole, from Lindsay to Britney Spears - has had prescription Adderall in her handbag. It keeps you awake while killing the appetite. While Clenbuterol and Adderall create a slimming effect in the short-term, after a while, users report a sudden and uncontrollable weight gain. Having tampered with the natural metabolism, the drugs stop working."

Boiled Eggs: "During the filming of Cold Mountain, there were rumors that one famous actress on set ate only boiled eggs. She would rise in the morning and eat one and then have one or two at the end of the day. That was her entire diet. And apparently she is not alone."

The Master Cleanse & Amp; Fasting: "Super-slim Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross was spotted dining at a restaurant a few years back with her now husband Tom Mahoney. According to one eyewitness: 'He ordered sea bass and prawns, but she just sipped fruit juice.' hen there's the master cleanse, otherwise known as the lemonade diet: water mixed with maple syrup, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Beyonce admitted following it for two weeks to drop one-and-a-half stone for the film Dreamgirls, and Jared Leto used it to shed the two stone he'd gained to play Mark Chapman in the film Chapter 27."

Laxative Teas: "Today, many actresses are taking laxatives in the form of "dieter's tea", which has a mild laxative effect. Some starlets are drinking up to ten cups a day."

Peanuts: "Supermodel trainer Gelband admits: 'I had one girl who was living on Diet Coke and peanuts. She drank three to five Diet Cokes a day and ate a big bag of nuts. If she got hungry, she smoked.'"

The Patch: "Trainer Peterson says: 'I had one guy using a Nicorette patch, not to quit smoking but to stop food cravings! This is a ridiculous approach and definitely won't work.'"

Click Here To Read Full Article On How The Stars Get Skinny

Jillian Michaels E Diet Lecture

2008-07-15T17:15:00.000-07:00

You got to love this woman. She is so honest and dedicated to helping all of us who need a little encouragement.

Oprah Winfrey On Extreme Weightloss

2008-05-05T05:17:00.001-07:00

Jillian Michaels On Stress

2008-04-21T16:42:00.000-07:00

Want to lose weight? Get that stress out of your life! OK, are you married to your stress maker or are you the mother of them? Well, Jillian has some advice for you!

Jillian Michaels On Arms

2008-04-16T04:36:00.000-07:00

Time to get in shape for the Summer. Jillian teaches us some great arm exercises to help get our arms in shape.

Jillian Michaels On Thighs and Buns

2008-04-10T03:48:00.000-07:00

Cellulite Treatment

2008-03-26T04:51:00.000-07:00

Cellulite treatment

Just recently it was considered that cellulite – is just a banal storage of fat, which inevitably appears with age. Alas, latest scientific achievements show, that this is a peculiar signal, saying that it’s time to change your usual way of life. Cellulite in initial stage is unnoticeable: squeeze your skin with hand and you will see how its subcutis looks – if you see pimples, i.e. that very “orange-peel”, then we have cellulite on first stage and ground for anxiety at the same time. And cellulite, which you can see by the naked eye (prominences, irregularities on skin can be seen without squeeze), is already second or third stage, which requires proper attention.

Most often “orange-peel” makes itself comfortable on hips, buttocks, knees, belly, shoulders and forearms. You should arrange a full-scale attack.

Step 1: what you shouldn’t eat

You should start with eutrophy. Your diet’s calorie content should not exceed 1200 kilocalories per day. Products, rich in cellulose are recommended: cereals, coarse bread. To slow down formation of subcutis, reduce taking alcohol and products, rich in caffeine, to minimum. Instead of dark tea, drink drink or herbal one – they are good hydragogues, reduce taking fizzy drinks to minimum.

Extracts of medicinal herbs prevent assimilation of edible fats, purify organism from slags. Green of fennel and fennel tea – are wonderful diuretics, and black radish improves work of liver, what leads to decrease in accumulation of toxins, asparagus and horse-tail also contribute to growing thin. Natural remedies, used for food regularly, will help to destroy fat depots on skin and lose weight.
Eat less salt, which also delays egestion of liquid from organism, reduce portions of sugar and sweets. Quit smoking - tobacco smoke destroys vitamin C, necessary for collagen production, which prevents skin stretching and strengthen tissue.

Include more fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily allowance. Refuse from products, containing preservatives, from fatty food - fried meat, pies - remember, fat, coming with food, becomes your fat. In your struggle with cellulite use a simple, but efficient remedy - drink up to 8 glasses of water per day with small gulps: 0,5 glass per hour or a glass every two hours.

Hydrotherapeutic procedures

Water is our # 1 helper in struggle with cellulite. Baths with anti-cellulite remedies and contrast shower are ok. Baths with seaweeds, horse-tail, ivy, horse-chestnut extracts have abstergent and toning effect. You can take baths with essential oils. For example, rosemary oil - it contributes to increase of blood circulation, geranium oil - has a good toning effect, and juniper oil contributes to lead of excess liquid from organism.

Here's a recipe of a non-permanent anti-cellulite bath. Stir up 5 drops of cinnamon oil in 0,5 glass of slightly warm milk or cream and add to bath with hot water. Take this bath for no longer than 5 minutes. Don't forget about contrast shower, it helps stimulating blood circulation.

Try to "rub off" cellulite.

Regular rubbing of your body has a good effect on blood circulation and look of skin. Rub your legs with a terry mitten or soft bast whisp using slow circular motions from foot and up. Tnen massage your shoulders, back, breast, and finally - belly. Pay special attention to your problem areas: rub them with a tougher brush during 3 minutes. When you finish rubbing, massage these zones accurately, but you shouldn't beat or sting yourself - all this leads only to bruises and injury of tissues.

To get a good result, massage your body with strong, but tender motions from top to bottom, starting from ankle-bones. Massage hips from hips to waist 30 times, then grasp skin with fingers and roll it. Repeat 30 times along whole zone. Massage buttocks more energetically, with circular motions. Use oil or talc to make skin more slippery. You can apply vegetable oils: almond, peach, coconut, olive or sunflower-seed in mixtures with essential oils. Mixture of oils is cooked in small quantity, for a couple of procedures.
Here's one of recipes: squeeze 8 capsules of vitamin E and 4 capsules of vitamin A in 120 g of sunflower-seed oil (or a mixture of 60 g of wheat grains oil and sunflower-seed oil). Mix carefully and use while massage. It's better to do this procedure aftre shower. But such massage has contra-indications - veins diseases.

Original methods

You can do an alternative massage... using avocado, peach or big apricot pit. Massage your problem zone with circular motions. if you have an advanced form of cellulite, you will need 3 pits, put them in an old stocking and massage surface strongly. Prepare a mask of fresh ivy: leave leaves at least for an hour in boiling water, then whip both water and sediment in mixer. Apply paste and leave for 30 minutes.

Sport, sport, sport!

Swimming is the best sport, helping in struggle with cellulite and overweight. Swim when you can: in a swimming-pool, sea, river and your hips will become smooth, skin - satin, and body outlines will significantly improve. Cycling brings wonderful effect (20 minutes per day are enough), skiing, skating - including roller skates. Going up and downstairs and walking at
a rapid pace are very useful.
Along with physical exercising, improving general state of organism, our muscles should experience special influence to "burn" cellulite. Special complexes of exercises for problem areas (muscles of belly, internal and external surface of hips and buttocks), stretching exercises will help you in this. Many editions for women describe such exercises, find time and do most appropriate exercises to rhythmic music.

Simple exercises

You can do them, so to speak, in haste, any time of the day, standing or sitting, on work, bus stop, while traveling. Contract and relax gluteus muscles by turns - believe, it's very efficiently! Train your belly muscles: gather in stomach abruptly for several seconds and relax muscles. it's good to do these simple exercises during whole day, and continue doing them after work - standing at a gas-stove, sitting on a sofa in front of TV, chatting on the phone.

Two recipes for smooth skin

Those, who regularly cook home cheese or cotton cheese, should know, that buttermilk, which good housewives often pour out, - is the most valuable product. It contains vitamin B, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and other wholesome matters, helping organism to free itself from slags and toxins.
If you drink a glass of buttermilk per day, you'll be able to get rid of so hated cellulite little by little.
Fasting days based on buttermilk will help you in this truggle. if you don't want to drink this wholesome liquid - it's not to your taste - you can use buttermilk as stuff for rejuvenating and toning anti-cellulite baths. Mix half glass of brans, 6 drops of wheat oil and 2 glasses of buttermilk and add this mixture in water. Such baths wil help to smooth out and soften skin, make it elastic and silky.

Clay against cellulite

One of valuable properties of clay, used in cosmetology, is its low permeability of heat. Clay masks and packs improve blood microcirculation, that's why clay is actively used for cellulite treatment.
Body mask-pack. Prepare clay water beforehand - pour clay (grey-blue) with water - boiled, mineral, herbal decoction and leave for several hours. Don't shake up water. Massage your problem areas, which you will apply mask on, with a tough bast whisp beforehand. You can do peeling. Moisten bandages in prepared water and wrap your problem areas around carefully. Don't tighten bandages."Warm" mask, putting on woolen tights for 40 minutes. Remove mask, rinse skin with water and rub anti-cellulite cream or any other remedy against "orange-peel", which include essential oils, in it.

Another method. Apply a thick layer of clay, mixed with mineral water or herbal decoction to receive sour cream consistence, on prepared areas, wind with bandages. Further actions - like in first case.

Go to sauna

Sauna is irreplaceable for making your organism healthier, growing thin and struggle with cellulite. Cosmetic rehabilitation of skin takes place here: it leads wholesome substances in organism, leads out harmful ones, gains elasticity and resiliency. Treat your problem zones with brooms actively: firstly oaken, then birchen, and then, if you're not afraid, firry or juniper. Effect of coniferous brooms against cellulite is just great. They act in two directions: essential oils penetrate into steamed out skin, and coniferous needles act like needles while acupuncture.

Anyway, you can gain success in your struggle with guileful "orange-peel", if you will carry out such procedures regularly.

Celebrity Cellulite~ Guess Who?

2008-03-04T12:56:00.000-08:00

Once again, a regular/thin person literally covered in cellulite.
Donatella Versace steps out and doesn't seem to care about her cellulite. I wish I could be that brave!

Detox Soup Recipe

2008-03-03T07:57:00.000-08:00

An alkaline diet is a diet that emphasizes, to a varying degree, fresh fruit, vegetables, roots and tubers, nuts, and legumes. The Alkaline diet will help your body detox. Detox equals weight loss and with swim suit seaon around the corner, I am all about detox!

This vegetable broth fits the guidelines of the alkaline diet.

Ingredients:

2 cups spinach

2 cups broccoli heads

2 quarts distilled water

3 cups celery stalk

2 cups red-skinned organic potato peels, 1/2 inch thick

1 small zucchini

Instructions:
Chop all the vegetables into very fine pieces.

Place them in the water and bring to a boil with the lid on.

Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Strain and drink the broth.

This broth will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Got Wrinkles? Here Are The Pro's and Con's Of Artefill

2008-02-29T12:00:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of video's that they sing Artefill's praises

This Dr. Is not so excited about the product

Minimal Invasive Face Lift

2008-02-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

Suture Suspension face lift are the fasest and easiest way to take years off your face done under a local. This seems like the way many people will choose to go.

Swiss ball workout with Kim Strother

2008-02-24T06:08:00.000-08:00

Get Flat Abs Now!

2008-02-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

We are only a few short months away from bathing suit weather. So whether you are wanting to get rid of those love handles that you grew over the Winter or you haven't seen your abs in years, here is an exercise that you can do that only takes 90 seconds out of your day! Imagine that! We can get a trim tummy with only 1 1/2 minutes a day! Love it!

Dr. McDougall On A Starch Based Diet

2008-02-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

I actually went to Dr.McDougall's 10 day live in program in Santa Rosa and I am here to say I saw people lose as much as 29 pounds in 10 days! We ate til we were full and yes, every single person lost weight. Check this out and then head to and look at some of the recipes. There are in the archives. You will be shocked ho much you can lose and be allowed to eat carbs!

Click Here For DrMcDougalls Site

Celebrity Cellulite~ Kelly Rowland

2008-02-06T11:23:00.000-08:00

Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland shows us once again that cellulite has nothing to do with being fat. Obviously Kelly is far from fat.She has an awesome body and YES, I would be thrriled to look like her. But even skinny girls get cellulite! It's the lymphatic system!

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Rebound For Cellulite Now!

2008-02-02T16:41:00.000-08:00

I know awhile ago I talked about how I 100% believed that cellulite was from a poor lymphatic system and not from fat. This is why you see skinny celebs like Paris, Nicky, Misha Barton,etc. who are all young and skinny and they have cellulite. Right?

Well, if you google lymphatic systems you will see what it does for us and know that this is what flushes the toxins out.

Anyway, I went for a lymphatic massage and the therapist agreed with me about the lymph system and it's role in the removal of cellulite.

I found this video on youtube just so you could see what I am talking about with these rebounders. They are great to move your lymph and help with the toxins.

I am not telling you to buy this one in the video, as a matter of fact I would highly suggest you don't spend this kind of money on one. I picked one up at my sporting good store for $30. I saw them at Walmart for $15 but they were pretty small. Mine doesn't have the handle but I am only using it for cellulite so all I have to do is bounce.

The therapist I went to suggested 10 minutes to start with and work up to 30. She also told me I didn't even have to lift my feet off the trampoline. So my feet never lose contact with the surface. Just a light bounce. Naturally get your Dr. to tell you it is OK for you to start an exerciose routine first.

Anyway, check it out and see what you think.

The Biggest Loser Cookbook

2008-01-15T18:12:00.000-08:00

If you want to eat the diet that the contestants on "The Biggest Loser" then pick up a copy of the cook book. Listen to this news anchor talk about the book

You can get the book here.

New Cellulite Treatment ~AWT Therapy

2008-01-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

This new Therapy looks really promising. It appears that the treatments are under $100 so that is the good news. The better news it that it seems to work. Check out these videos.

Check out the before and after pictures! Amazing!

FREE Anti Wrinkle Ebook

2008-01-07T15:30:00.000-08:00

Our friends over at ShopIsolutions.com have given us a free ebook for our viewers to download at no charge. I'm all for free so go ahead and download. It's loaded with great tips and ideas on how to keep those wrinkles away! You can stop by their website to check out other great ebooks they have.

Enjoy!

Bob Harper from Biggest Loser shows an abs exercise

2008-01-05T09:09:00.000-08:00

Hopefully you are all on your way on getting fit for your New Years resolution. Well here is a video with Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser show. He shows us an abs exercise. Hopefully this will help you in your journey.

Jillian Michaels Tells Us How To Stay Motivated

2008-01-04T13:55:00.001-08:00

Jillian Michaels On Larry King ~ The Biggest Looser

2008-01-01T18:45:00.000-08:00

Jillian and all the trainers appeared on Larry King to talk about "The Biggest Looser". The contestants and trainers talk about the experience.

Power Of Our Thoughts For The New Year

2007-12-31T04:46:00.000-08:00

Even though this is directed towards the Martial Arts, I think he has a really good message for all of us to carry with us into 2008. Enjoy!

Celebrity Cellulite

2007-12-29T09:10:00.000-08:00

We know misery loves company so here we go ladies. We're not the only ones that have cellulite! Even the rich and famous have it. Skinny or Plus size, no one escapes the booty dimples.

Jillian Michaels Helps You Lose Weight

2007-12-26T20:31:00.000-08:00

Jillian Michaels For America Takes It Off "Choose your Resolution". Advice on how to lose weight for that big party! Don't you just love Jillian? If You are interested in her Detox Cranberry Drink Recipe check out the posts in the archives for the video on how to make it and the recipe for the detox cranberry drink. Enjoy!

Do Holiday Cookies Cause Wrinkles?

2007-12-23T08:15:00.001-08:00

Oh no! Say it isn't so! I came across this article in Prevention Magazine and wanted to share it with you. They have to print things like this right before the Holidays, don't they?

Well, at least if we stay away from the sweets to avoid wrinkles, it will help us not pack on the extra pounds.

Courtesy of Prevention

If the promise of a slimmer waistline hasn't curbed your sweet tooth, maybe the desire for smooth skin will. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but experts now believe that a lifetime of overeating sugar can make skin dull and wrinkled.

At blame is a natural process that's known as glycation, in which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form harmful new molecules called advanced glycation end products (or, appropriately, AGEs for short). The more sugar you eat, the more AGEs you develop. "As AGEs accumulate, they damage adjacent proteins in a domino-like fashion," explains Fredric Brandt, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in Miami and New York City and author of 10 Minutes 10 Years. Most vulnerable to damage: collagen and elastin, the protein fibers that keep skin firm and elastic. In fact, collagen is the most prevalent protein in the body. Once damaged, springy and resilient collagen and elastin become dry and brittle, leading to wrinkles and sagging. These aging effects start at about age 35 and increase rapidly after that, according to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Besides damaging collagen, a high-sugar diet also affects what type of collagen you have--another factor in how resistant skin is to wrinkling, says Brandt. The most abundant collagens in the skin are types I, II, and III, with type III being the most stable and longest lasting. Glycation transforms type III collagen into type I, which is more fragile. "When that happens, the skin looks and feels less supple," says Brandt. The final blow: AGEs deactivate your body's natural antioxidant enzymes, leaving you more vulnerable to sun damage--still the main cause of skin aging.

One group that knows all too well sugar's ravaging effects: people with diabetes, who--because they can suffer from years of undetected high blood sugar--often show early signs of skin aging. "Depending on how well their disease is controlled, diabetics can have up to 50 times the number of AGEs in their skin as those who don't have diabetes," says Karyn Grossman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City and Santa Monica, CA, and chief of the division of dermatology at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica.

The good news about sugar-damaged skin: It's never too late to turn back the clock. One way is to build new collagen with products that contain retinoids--look for retinol in OTC serums and lotions or prescription creams such as Renova, Avage, and Differin. To keep this new collagen supple, prevent AGEs from forming by taking steps to minimize the damage sugar causes to your skin. Here, five steps to eat right and keep your skin looking its youngest:

1. Cut back on the sweet stuff in your diet.
It's not easy to eliminate sugar completely. Even whole grains, fruits, and vegetables turn to glucose--the type of sugar that fuels glycation--when digested. But limiting added sugar can help. Some guidelines: Keep added sugar to no more than 10% of total calories. If you're a 45-year-old woman of average height (5-foot-4), that's 160 calories (or 10 teaspoons) from added sugar--about the number in one 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola or six Hershey's Kisses. By comparison, the average American consumes 31 teaspoons per day of added sugar, or the equivalent of 465 calories. (To find out how many calories total you should eat every day, log on to prevention.com/caloriecalculator .)

Watch for hidden sugar in food. Many prepared foods contain hefty amounts of sugar--but it's hidden under aliases--including barley malt, corn syrup, dextrose, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, maple syrup, molasses, and turbinado--on ingredient panels. The key is determining how many teaspoons of sugar each serving contains. Doing this is easy: Check the nutrition label for sugars, which are listed in grams under total carbohydrates, and then divide that number by 4 (each teaspoon of sugar is equal to 4 g) to convert it to teaspoons. For example, if sugars are listed as 12 g, you're getting 3 teaspoons of sugar per serving. Avoid high fructose corn syrup. This type of sweetener, which is made by changing the sugar in cornstarch to fructose (another form of sugar), is believed to produce more AGEs than other types. Because HFCS extends the shelf life of foods and is sweeter and cheaper than other sugars, it's a popular ingredient in soda, fruit-flavored drinks, and packaged foods such as breads, crackers, and other snacks. You can spot it in ingredient lists on nutrition labels.

2. Supplement your diet with at least 1 mg of vitamins B1 and B6 a day.
These vitamins proved to be potent AGE inhibitors in a number of published studies, says David J. Goldberg, MD, a New York Citybased dermatologist and a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. B1 and B6 are plentiful in food, but taking a multivitamin--most of which deliver at least 1 mg of both Bs--ensures you're getting the daily value of 1.1 mg for B1 and 1.3 mg for B6 (1.5 mg after age 50).

3. Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen every day.
Significantly more AGEs occur in sun-exposed skin than in protected skin, according to the British Journal of Dermatology study.

4. Employ an inside-outside approach to antioxidants
These free-radical fighters help keep sugar from attaching to proteins, so replenishing their supply--both by eating more antioxidant-rich fruits, nuts, and vegetables, such as cranberries, walnuts, and red bell peppers, and by applying topical antioxidants such as green tea and vitamins C and E--is a real skin saver. "It seems to be the best way to ensure that they reach the dermal layer of skin, where collagen and elastin are located," says Goldberg.

5. Use new ingredients that protect skin from sugar.
A growing number of products contain compounds like aminoguanidine and alistin, which have been shown to block the formation of AGEs (see at left). "Aminoguanidine attaches to molecules that start the glycation process and prevents them from binding to collagen and elastin," explains Grossman. "Alistin acts as a decoy, so it gets damaged instead of the proteins in your skin." In a study on Prescriptives Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25, which contains both ingredients, skin treated with the product had 21% fewer AGEs after 8 weeks than untreated skin. Sweet!

Jillian Michaels Cranberry Detox Diuretic Drink

2007-12-18T03:57:00.000-08:00

Jillian Michaels talks about her Cranberry Detox Drink. Get ready to take notes and lose weight!

Cabbage Soup Detox Recipe

2007-12-17T07:11:00.000-08:00

Here it is again! The famous detox soup recipe. I am going to do this this week. Anyone care to join me? 7 days of this soup!

Cabbage Soup Recipe
- 6 large green onions
- 2 green peppers
- 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)
- 3 carrots
- 1 container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms
- 1 bunch celery
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 1 package Lipton soup mix
- 1 or 2 cubes bouillon (optional)
- 1 48oz can V8 juice (optional)
Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, etc.

Directions:1. Slice green onions, put in pot and start to sauté with cooking spray.

2.0Cut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take seeds and membrane out. Cut the green pepper into bite size pieces and put in pot.

3. Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, put in pot.

4. Clean carrots cut into bite size pieces, put in pot.

5. Slice mushrooms into thick slices (otherwise they will disappear in the soup), put in pot.

6. If you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of cayenne pepper (red pepper) now (1/3 teaspoon is quite a bit as the soup will get spicier as it cooks further).

7. You can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasonings. They have all the salt and flavors you will need.

8. Use about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time (two hours works well).

9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

10. Eat all the soup you want, whenever you want for the next 7 days.

You can Rub Away Your Cellulite?

2007-12-16T08:17:00.001-08:00

I was reading that if you rub your body regularly it has a good effect on blood circulation and look of skin. They were saying to bub your legs with a terry mitten or soft bast whisp using slow circular motions from foot and up. Always go towards your heart. Then massage your shoulders, back, breast, and finally Buddha belly. You can do it longer on those "trouble spots". You can even use a stiffer brush to rub those areas.

After you finished rubbing the area then you should give yourself a massage. Even Dr. Deepak Chopra says that we should give ourselves daily massages.

Massage your body with strong, but tender motions from top to bottom ending at the ankles and feet. I was reading that we should massage hips from hips to waist 30 times, then grasp skin with fingers and roll it. Repeat 30 times along whole zone. Massage buttocks more energetically, with circular motions. Use oil to help make skin more slippery. Also you can mix in the oil a few drops of lemon or grapefruit essential oils to help improved the circulation.

Also I found a recipe to make up a good mixture to use for cellulite.

Here's one of recipes: squeeze 8 capsules of vitamin E and 4 capsules of vitamin A in 120 g of sunflower-seed oil (or a mixture of 60 g of wheat grains oil and sunflower-seed oil). Mix carefully and use while massage. It's better to do this procedure after your shower. But such massage has contra-indications - veins diseases.

Here is another massage recipe:
Use an avocado, peach or big apricot pit. Massage your problem zone with circular motions. if you have an advanced form of cellulite, you will need 3 pits, put them in an old stocking and massage surface strongly.

Here is a cellulite mask recipe you can make.
Prepare a mask of fresh ivy: leave leaves at least for an hour in boiling water, then whip both water and sediment in mixer. Apply paste and leave for 30 minutes.

I'm going to try it and see if I get any results. My massotherapist tells me if a person has massage then they need to get massages to get that lymphatic system going. So let's work on our lymph's! Detox, Massage & lots of water!

Natural Detox Bath Recipes

2007-12-14T06:34:00.000-08:00

I have found a new way to help detox my body even more on the inside and the outside as well. So if we drink the cranberry drink it will help us flush toxins out of our systems. But here are a couple recipes that you can use to help detox even more. Do them about 2 X a week for best results.

Epsom Salts Bath

Pour 2 cups of Epsom salts under hot running water and swirl around to help it dissolve. If you want to add a few drops of essential oils, you can do it at this time. Lemon is a great oil to use to help get the lymphatic system moving. Once the tub is filled, get in and soak for about 40 min. Not only will this draw the toxins out but it will also relax every muscle in your body. It is best to do this and then wrap yourself up in a big robe and get in bed.

I guarantee you that you will sleep like a baby.

Ginger Bath

Grate 1/4 Cup of fresh ginger ( or 2 TBS powder ginger) and put it in a cheese cloth or muslin bag. (It will help keep your drain from clogging.) If you use the powder ginger you do not have to put it in a muslin bag. Run a tub of hot water and then drop the bag into the water. Get into the tub and soak for about 40 minutes. You can keep adding hot water if you have to to keep it warm.

The ginger will make you sweat out toxins from your pores. Once you have soaked, dry off and wrap yourself up in a sheet or blanket and get in bed. The ginger on your skin will continue to make you sweat for about 1 more hour.

Remember more is not better. Do not do these detox baths more than 2 times per week and as always check with your health care practitioner before starting any detox program.

Thai Massage Anyone?

2007-12-13T06:47:00.000-08:00

Recently a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go get Thai massages with her. She as going to invite a few people to her house and have the Therapist do the massages at her home. Since I had never had one so I thought I would look into what makes it different than other massages.

My friend is an Acupuncturist and swears that Thai massages are the best. Now after watching this video, I can see it is a prefrence thing. I myself think this would be painful. So I would probably not want to have one. Take a look at the video and see what you think.

Detox Your Liver

2007-12-12T14:55:00.000-08:00

It's time we all start to love our liver.We need to clean it, detoxify it and help strengthen it. It will be kid to you by keeping your internal system performing at optimum levels. Here are a few liver detox recipes:

Recipe 1:

Drink this mixture first thing in the morning for 10 days continuously.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of warm water
2 tbsp of pure lemon juice
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of black-strap molasses
a dash of cayenne pepper

Recipe 2:

This is a good breakfast drink and probably the best liver cleansing tonic.

Ingredients:
1 carrot
1/2 beetroot
1 stick celery
1 cucumber

Also remember that a fresh squeezed lemon slice in your water bottle or water glass will also help clean your liver.

Jillian Michaels Cranberry Drink Recipe

2007-12-12T04:37:00.000-08:00

Here it is again! The infamous Jillian Michaels Secret Drink Recipe to drop 5 pounds in 7 days. It is a diuretic drink designed to rid our bodies of excess water weight and bloating.

With the holidays coming, we know some of us could use a little help. I know I sure can!

Recipe:
60 Oz distilled water
1 TBS sugar free cranberry juice (not from concentrate)
1 dandelion tea bag
2 TBS lemon juice

mix and drink each day. (sipping through out the day)

* Note: You will probably have to get these things from a health food store.

Do You Have A Buddha Belly?

2007-12-11T06:52:00.000-08:00

So I have been doing some research as to why women collect weight in their belly area.It seems like you wake up one day and there it is. Lay on your side and it just flops on the bed like a secret little friend. Always close by.

I don't have any big break through info but basically cut out starchy carbs, eat more small meals/day, exercise. Also we are recommended to do a protein chaser before meals and gives protein/fat/carb ratio to follow (I think it basically means eat more protein). I am going to try it for a month a see how I do. One of the things I read to do is measure our abdomen. Mine was up two inches from the last time I measured!!!! How depressing is that? I have already been doing a modified low carb diet—It used to work but it is not working anymore. I allowed myself rice/corn/potatoes occasionally—I am cutting them out for a month. I'll keep you posted.

Carrie Underwood's Diet Plan

2007-12-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

Source:
Over the last year or so Carrie Underwood has lost a significant amount of weight. She credits this change to keeping a detailed log of her food intake on a daily basis. I guess if you actually write down how many pretzels you are munching on, you are more likely to eat less!! Anyone do this and find success? During an interview with Glamour Magazine, Carrie said that the log along with cardio and no meat helps her remain healthy.

“I’m slightly obsessive-compulsive about what I eat, more than I should be. I write down everything I eat,” the American Idol, 24, champ dishes in Glamour magazine’s January issue. “I started doing it last year. And in the last year is when I’ve gotten more healthy and lost weight.”

What does she eat? Well, no meat. She’s been a vegetarian since age 13. (Listen up, Chace Crawford: “I don’t think I could kiss someone after they ate a hamburger ’cause they would probably taste like it, and that would gross me out,” she tells Glamour.)

Underwood also says she she enjoys cardio and “that big exercise ball.”

Lose Water Weight Naturally

2007-12-08T06:38:00.000-08:00

Natural diuretics are natural foods or herbs that will increase flow of urine and aid in the removal of fluids from the body. While using natural diuretics or synthetic to aid in removal of excess fluids from the body, it can also mean loss of very important vitamins and minerals too. It is essential that you supplement to prevent loss of vital electrolytes.

*Green tea is a natural diuretic food that has been in use for centuries in China.
* Cranberry juice can aid in removal of excess fluid retention.
*Apple cider vinegar exhibits natural diuretic properties and in addition maintains the potassium levels. It can be added to the salad dressing.
*Dandelion is often used as a natural diuretic.
*Nettle has natural diuretic properties that facilitate good cleansing.
*Dandelion leaf tea aids in detoxification and has a beneficial effect on those suffering from cystitis and urinary tract infections.
*Fennel has carminative and diuretic properties and is frequently used in seasoning food.

Diuretic food with high water content

watermelons and cucumbers help increase urination and flushing out of toxins. Cucumbers are rich in sulfur and silicon that stimulate the kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Watercress and artichokes are also natural diuretic foods.

*Asparagus contains asparigine - a chemical alkaloid that boosts kidney performance and improving waste removal from the body.

*Brussels Spouts help in stimulating the kidneys and pancreas. This helps in better cleansing of cells.

*Beets are natural diuretic foods that attack floating body fats and fatty deposits.

*Oats contain silica-a natural diuretic.

*Cabbage is known to aid breakage of fatty deposits, especially around the abdominal region.

*Carrots are a rich source of carotene that speeds the metabolic rate of the body and hastens removal of fat deposits and waste.

*Lettuce aids better metabolism and flushing of toxins.

*Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C that aids the metabolism and release of water from the kidney to flush out waste.

*Horseradish, raw onions and radish speed up your metabolism.

Remember to see your Dr. before starting any diet routine.

Master Cleanse~ Detox Diet

2007-12-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

This diet is the one Beyonce used to lose so much weight. Many stars use it because you lose so much weight so fast. This is a radical weight loss plan so make sure your Dr. says it is OK for you to do before you start it. Here is a video to show you how to make the drink.I admit I don' thave the self control for this one. I would be chewing on the couch by the end of the day! Good Luck!

Detox~Weightloss Soup Recipe

2007-12-05T05:30:00.000-08:00

Here is a great recipe I found to help detox and lose those unwanted pounds. It's written by Dr. Gillian Mckeith who is a Holistic Nutritionist.Enjoy!
GREEN GODDESS SOUP Weight Loss Recipe

For Winter Detox

Serves 4

Ingredients:
One large onion peeled and sliced
One clove of garlic peeled and crushed
Two turnips peeled and chopped or
One medium sweet potato peeled and chopped
600mls / 1pt of vegetable stock (from 2 vegetable stock cubes)
2 large courgettes trimmed and cut into 1cm pieces
200g bag of curly kale, rinsed and drained, along with a handful of spinach leaves.

Method:
Sauté the onion and garlic in a sauce pan with a little water for 4 minutes. Add the turnip or sweet potato and sauté for a further three minutes.
Add the rest of the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the courgettes and Kale and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Add the spinach in at the end and simmer for a further minute.
Pour the soup mixture into the blender or food processor and blend till smooth.
Return to the saucepan and add some freshly chopped curly parsley to garnish

Natural Honey Recipes For Face & Lips

2007-12-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

Protect sensitive lips from the drying elements with this simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful to wear alone or on top of your lipstick for extra shine!

1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 drop of vitamin E oil
Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil. ( Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop). Stir well and gently crush the berries. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through a fine sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Stir again and set aside to cool completely. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

Apply a small amount onto your lips and remember to smile!

Rose Oil & Honey Mask
Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.

Gather:

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
5 drops essential oil of rose
Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.

Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.

Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner
The extremes of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make even the greatest of hair look and feel like straw. This nourishing conditioner blends honey for shine; olive oil for moisture and essential oil of rosemary to stimute hair growth.

Gather:

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup warmed olive oil (2 tablespoons for normal to oily hair)
4 drops essential oil of rosemary
1 teaspoon of xanthan gum (available in health food stores)
Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting stoppeer or lid.

Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mixture through hair until completely coated. Cover hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a microwave or dryer) or shower cap; leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes. Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier hair the natural way.

Gentle Honey Cleanser
This cleanser is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the glycerin prevents drying and the honey not only softens the skin, but its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A tough of honey is all you need for healthy, glowing skin.

gather:

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon liquid soap
1/2 cup glycerin
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle.

Pour onto clean face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away with warm water and pat face dry.

Enjoy fresh radiant skin.

Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath
Banish the winter blahs and dissolve away the harshness of the day by relaxing in a soothing bath. Honey is nature's silky moisturizer and guaranteed to sweeten your mood!

gather:

1 cup sweet almond oil (light olive oil may be substituted)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap (plain or flower scented)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Measure the oil into a medium bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until mixture is fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight-fitting stopper or lid. Shake gently before using. Enough for four large luxurious baths.

Swirl desired amount into the bathtub under running water -then step in and descend into a warm, silky escape.

Celebrity Cellulite~ Guess Who??

2007-12-01T08:32:00.001-08:00

So take a guess who this is? I'll giv eyou a hint. She was born in Waco Texas in 1979so that makes her 28 yrs old. She has never been married and has no kids. Any ideas? She recently got engaged and was interviewed by Rachel Rae for her magazine. Give up? It is Jennifer-Love Hewitt. Glad to see she hasn't been bitten by the Hollywood anorexic bug.You go girl!

Smooth Away Fine Lines & Wrinkles

2007-11-29T06:08:00.000-08:00

1. Smooth fine lines and wrinkles

World-famous spa fix:
As you age, tissue-ﬁrming collagen and elastin fibres in your skin break down as overall muscle tone and skin quality and texture decline. New York’s Exhale Mind Body Spa’s Anti-ageing treatment sets the trend with their Acu-lift facial. Small needles are inserted into the skin to irritate the outer layer; the skin then responds by producing more collagen and elastin fibres.

Follow a good skincare regime containing either vitamin A for cell regeneration, vitamin C for antioxidant repair or Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) for increased exfoliation. Note: apply products in an upward direction.

Help firm your skin with L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Double Lifting Pump (R149,95), a duo with a skin-tightening ingredient and a Pro-Retinol A wrinkle-fighting cream.

The SA Association for Health and Skin Care Professionals’ (SAAHSP) tips for younger-looking (and feeling) skin:

Avoid extreme hot or cold temperatures, as they can promote the deterioration of the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres.
Avoid late nights. The skin renews itself between 1am and 6am.
Don’t sleep on your side or on a high pillow. It can cause permanent wrinkling of your neck and cheeks.
Don’t smoke. It depletes your body’s store of vitamin C — the antioxidant that fights the free radicals that cause cellular destruction.
Don’t drink alcohol excessively. It can cause capillary damage and skin sensitivity, which leads to puffiness and a florid look.
Drink plenty of water. Good hydration prevents superficial lines.
Avoid the sun. Always use a good sunblock.
Exercise regularly. It increases the oxygen and nutrient flow to the skin.
Have monthly facials at a skin clinic

Life Style Lift

2007-11-25T12:21:00.000-08:00

This procedure seems easy enough. $3,800 and 1 hour of your time and you can easily take 5-10 yrs off your face. This lady actually went out to lunch afterwards!

I love the procedures that use local anesthetic instead of general.

Lead In Your Lip Stick? It's True!

2007-11-22T07:23:00.000-08:00

Recently a lipstick brand called 'Red Earth'
decreased their prices from $67 to $9.90.
Why? because it contains lead!
Lead is a chemical which causes cancer.
The lipstick brands that contain lead are:

CHRISTIAN DIOR
LANCÔME
CLINIQUE
Y.S.L
ESTEE LAUDER
SHISEIDO
RED EARTH (Lip Gloss)
CHANEL (Lip Conditioner)
MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.

The higher the lead content,
The greater the chance of causing cancer.
After doing a test on lipsticks,
It was found that the Y.S.L. Lipstick Contained the most amount of lead.
Watch out for those lipsticks Which are supposed to stay longer.
If your lipstick stays longer, it is Because of the higher content of lead.

Here is the test you can do yourself:

1. Put some lipstick on your hand.
2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.

3. If the lipstick colour changes to black,

Then you know the lipstick contains lead.

This information is being circulated at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Dioxin Carcinogens

Acupuncture Face Lifts? It's True!

2007-11-19T06:27:00.000-08:00

For those of yo uthat want to freshen up your face and aren't ready for plastic surgery or aren't thrilled about botox, this might be an alternative for you!

Here Come The Holidays! Cabbage Soup Detox Diet

2007-11-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

Well, we've done this before and it worked so we'll do it again. Here is the plan and the recipe for the cabbage soup. I like it because I can eat as much as I want and still lose weight. Enjoy!

The Cabbage Soups Recipe & Diet

The Cabbage diet recipe is a detox diet plan If the Cabbage diet makes you feel ill at all, it should be discontinued immediately

You must not drink any alcohol whilst on the Cabbage diet recipe.

The following diet cabbage soup recipe:-

Can be eaten at any time you feel hungry during the day, and you can eat as much as you wish as often as you like.

Ingredients for Cabbage Diet Recipe:

1 head of white cabbage

6 Green Onions (Large)

2 Green Peppers

2 Cans Chopped Tomatoes

1 Bunch Celery

1 Package Onion Soups Mix

1-2 Cubes of stock (if desired)

Carrots (if desired)

Mushrooms (if desired)

Cut all vegetables into small pieces and cover with water.

Boil quickly for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, etc to taste.

Eat as much of the diet recipe as you want, whenever you want, at any time of the day.

Cabbage Diet Recipe Plan:

Day One:

Fruit:

Eat all of the fruit you want (EXCEPT BANANAS). Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. For drinks- unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.

Day Two:

Vegetables:

Eat until you are stuffed will all fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Try to eat leafy green vegetables and stay away from dry beans, peas and corn.

Eat all the vegetables you want along with your soup. At dinner, reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter. Do not eat fruit today.

Day Three:

Mix Days One and Two:

Eat all the soup, fruits and vegetables you want. NO BAKED POTATO.

Day Four:

Bananas and Skimmed Milk:

Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skimmed milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup.

This day is supposed to reduce your desire for sweets.

Day Five:

Beef And Tomatoes:

Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body.

Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken).

If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef one one of the beef days (but not both).

Day Six:

Beef and Vegetables:

Eat to your heart's content of beef and vegetables this day. You can even have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables. NO BAKED POTATO. Eat your soup at least once.

Day Seven:

Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables:

Again STUFF, STUFF, STUFF yourself. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.

ArteFill Video~Wrinkle Filler

2007-11-07T00:19:00.000-08:00

AtreFill is a "new" wrinkle filler here in the US but it has been used in Europe for years. The difference in this filler and most of the other dermal fillers is that this one lasts for up to 7-10 yrs while the others are gone in a matter of months. It's more expensive but well worth it in the long run.

And here is another Dr. from Tampa who talks about how Men love it too.

Celebrity's Plastic Surgery

2007-11-06T09:15:00.001-08:00

Do yourself a favor and turn your speakers off. It's got some annoying lady siging who sounds like a bird. But the video is interesting.

Kombucha Tea Is Amazing!

2007-11-01T14:36:00.000-07:00

Watch this video and I can attest to the fact that I drank 1 bottle for 2 days and by day 3 I already was losing weight. Now I bought mine from a Health Food Store($3.29 each)in the cold juice section, but you can google it and make your own. You will have to buy a culture to get it started.OK so I don't mean to sounds gross but I can tell you one thing, if you are having a problems with pooping, this will no longer be a problem. I usually would go 2 times a day so it has never been a problem for me. But on day 3 I swear I went to the bathroom and I got up and 2 feet of poo was looking back at me! It is not loose at all . This was 1 piece! I had never done that in my life! This continued on day after day. But let me warn you, new, strange smells will present themselves when you go. So no sneaking off at a party to poop.There is no hiding this! It is not pleasant. It is the toxins the tea is pulling out. It is amazing tea and aside from the health benefits, you will lose weight on this. You are supposed to drink 1 bottle per day.

The taste is not bad. It's bubbly and a little vinegar taste but it is well worth it.

Laser Hair Removal

2007-10-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

YAG laser is the newest way to remove unwanted hair. Is it painful? Well, let's take a look!

Jillian Michaels Secret Drink To Lose 5 Pounds In 7 Days

2007-10-25T03:14:00.000-07:00

Here is Jillian Michael's Secret Drink Recipe to drop 5 pounds in 7 days. It is a diuretic drink designed to rid our bodies of excess water weight and bloating.

Recipe:
60 Oz dstilled water
1 TBS sugar free cranberry juice
1 dandelion tea bag
2 TBS lemon juice

mix and drink each day. (sipping through outthe day)

* Note: You will probably have to get these things from a health food store.

The Biggest Loser Coach~Jillian Michaels Teaches About Thighs

2007-10-25T03:13:00.000-07:00

Laser Hair Removal With Palomar StarLux IPL

2007-10-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

This one they claim is not painful. Dr. Grover explains the process.

Laser Tattoo Removal

2007-10-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

Broke up with your partner and now you have their name as a reminder to look at each day? Well there is a way to get rid of the ugly reminders of the mistakes from our past! Be ready for several trips to the Dr's office but it's worth it!

Check Out Refirme ~A New Skin Tightening Proceedure

2007-10-19T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of Videos to watch on Refirme. I heard a lot about this in when I was in Scottsdale. The results are amazing. They say it takes several treatments and I was unable to get a price because they say " it varies from patient to patient" and want to schedule an appointment for a consultation. So for fees, just google Refirme and look for a Dr. in your area.

Celebs With Cellulite~ Felicity Huffman

2007-10-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

OK so here we have Felicity who is thin and is obviously a runner. This totally proves my point. Cellulite is from lymphatic and hormones NOT fat. If it was then people like her and Paris Hilton, Micha Barton,etc. would not have it. Work on your lymphatic system and get your hormones checked and DRINK water!

Source:

New Dermal Fillers~Artefill

2007-10-02T05:31:00.000-07:00

There is a new kid on the block and this one claims to fill in those wrinkles and last longer than the earlier fillers. I can tell you from experience to think long and hard before you get any of the older fillers.

I had elected to try Restylane and was told that this would last the longest and be perfect for naso labial folds. (smile lines)By the time the inflammation and bruising went down, I could already see the lines returning. It lasted about 3 weeks and I paid $1,200 for the treatment.

Before agreeing to have any fillers ask the Dr. to see actual photos from patients.(they all have ones that the patients have agreed to let them show) If possible get some sort of guarantee. Don't just look at the airbrushed pics they have on brochures.

I realize that there are so many variances 3 weeks? Please! Here is a video with information on the new Artefill that they claim will last much longer.

C6 Laser Tattoo Removal

2007-10-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Angelina Jolie knows all about Tattoo Removal! Here is the answer to getting rid of that reminder of something that we don't want to think about! I have heard that if you can stand the pain from the tattoo, then you can deal with this. I was told it feels like a rubberband snapping.

Re Think Your Ink~ Laser Tattoo Removal

2007-09-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

Well we all know Kat Von D in LA Ink and we all have a tattoo we regret or know someone who has a tattoo they regret. Now you can take care of the problem easily and inexpensively! Well, let's not say inexpensively. But you can get it removed.

LA INK~ Kat Von D With Ellen

2007-09-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

The NEW Cabbage Diet Recipe

2007-09-27T00:17:00.000-07:00

Well, this one I found says it is the NEW cabbage diet. They seem like they all have the same core ingredients.

The new cabbage soup diet is basically the same as the old cabbage soup diet that has been around for years. There are a few twists to the new version that make it a little different, but it is still a very low calorie diet that consists of eating a lot of cabbage. The cabbage soup diet cuts calories by drastic amounts, thus the weight loss is also dramatic. The great results are short lived because no one can sustain this diet indefinitely. But for us to get a jump start on our weight loss or for those of us who only need to lose a smaller amount, this is perfect.

There is not a claim as to who first started this diet. The idea is to eat as much cabbage soup as you want. You are to eat enough to ensure that you do not ever feel full. The foods that you are allowed to eat are broken down so that only a couple of things are allowed each day. Of course, you eat the soup everyday.

Day 1 -Fruit as you like, no bananas
Day 2 - Vegetables
Day 3 - Fruit and vegetables no potatoes and bananas
Day 4 - Bananas and skimmed milk
Day 5 - Beef and tomatoes
Day 6 - Beef and vegetables no potatoes
Day 7 - Brown rice, vegetables no potatoes

Recipes for the cabbage soup vary, but all are based on cabbage, onions, tinned tomatoes, Bell peppers, celery, carrots and onion soup mix. The good news is we can eat as much as we like!

50% Of People Want Their Tattoo's Removed

2007-09-26T20:26:00.000-07:00

Dr. report that 50% of people who get tattoo's want their tattoo's removed!

Cabbage Soup Detox Diet Information

2007-09-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well it seems we are all interested in the Cabbage Detox Diet since Jamie Pressly was asked about how she lost all her post baby weight and she said, “I got back into the gym and worked out two hours a day, five days a week, and I did the Cabbage Soup diet. It helps cut the fat and it’s also something that doctors give patients who are waiting to go into surgery - to detox their body. So it’s a really great, healthy diet".

From doing more research on it I discovered that cabbage seems to be the essential ingredient of all detox soup diet programs. It is because of the fact that cabbage has cleansing properties and also helps in loosing weight. There is an increasing accumulation of unwanted toxic materials in our bodies that we all carry around. They are bound to harm us if not get rid of them.This has lead to the invention of varied detoxification plans like Detox soup diet as well as supplementation kits, packs, etc. you can buy and their ready acceptance by the public.
Detox soup diet has once again become the "it" diet. As far as the detox diets, the cabbage soup has become most well known as it has an additional benefit of shedding pounds along with toxics. It's easy to follow and the soup is tastey and the good news is we can eat as much as we want.
I'm game. I am going to start on it next Monday. I'll post my results. Anyone want to join me?

Lose Up To 10 Pounds In 7 Days With The Cabbage Detox Diet?

2007-09-22T08:52:00.000-07:00

Guaranteed Success? Well here are some more tips to help yoube successful with your weight loss.

Seven Keys to Success

Follow the diet religiously.
Drink at least 4 glasses of water per day
Keep in mind that it's only seven days
Complement the diet with a good multivitamin tablet
Print the information on this site so you can refer to it daily
Eat plenty of soup - as much as you want! Do not try to starve yourself or you'll probably cheat and break the diet
Try different spices to liven up the soup and add variety
Remember: This diet should only be followed for 7 days at a time, with at least two weeks in between.

Day One:
Fruit: Eat all of the fruit you want (except bananas). Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. For drinks- unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.

Day Two:
Vegetables: Eat until you are stuffed will all fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Try to eat leafy green vegetables and stay away from dry beans, peas and corn. Eat all the vegetables you want along with your soup. At dinner, reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter. Do not eat fruit today.

Day Three:
Mix Days One and Two: Eat all the soup, fruits and vegetables you want. No Baked Potato.

Day Four:
Bananas and Skim Milk: Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup. This day is supposed to lessen your desire for sweets.

Day Five:
Beef And Tomatos: Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomtoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken). If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef one one of the beef days (but not both).

Day Six:
Beef and Vegetables: Eat to your heart's content of beef and vegetables this day. You can even have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables. No Baked Potato. Eat your soup at least once.

Day Seven:
Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables: Again stuff, stuff, stuff yourself. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.

How Good For Us Is The Cabbage Diet?

2007-09-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

Nutritional experts speak out on the fad diets and what will work, what doesn't and what is the best way to lose weight. I must admit though, I do like the idea of a quick jump start on weight loss with something like the Cabbage Diet.

Dr. McDougall Discusses The Healthiest Diet

2007-09-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

The Cabbage Detox Diet

2007-09-16T18:46:00.000-07:00

Jamie Presley at the Emmy's said she lost all her baby weight from exercise and the cabbage detox diet. So I googled it in case anyone is interested and here is it. It sure looks like this might be a good recipe.

She said some Dr's put their patients on it before surgery to help them detox.

The Cabbage Soups Recipe & Diet
The Cabbage diet recipe is a detox diet plan If the Cabbage diet makes you feel ill at all, it should be discontinued immediately
You must not drink any alcohol whilst on the Cabbage diet recipe.
The following diet cabbage soup recipe:-
Can be eaten at any time you feel hungry during the day, and you can eat as much as you wish as often as you like.
Ingredients for Cabbage Diet Recipe:
1 head of white cabbage
6 Green Onions (Large)
2 Green Peppers
2 Cans Chopped Tomatoes
1 Bunch Celery
1 Package Onion Soups Mix
1-2 Cubes of stock (if desired)
Carrots (if desired)
Mushrooms (if desired)

Cut all vegetables into small pieces and cover with water.
Boil quickly for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, etc to taste.
Eat as much of the diet recipe as you want, whenever you want, at any time of the day.
Cabbage Diet Recipe Plan:
Day One:
Fruit:
Eat all of the fruit you want (EXCEPT BANANAS). Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. For drinks- unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.
Day Two:
Vegetables:
Eat until you are stuffed will all fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Try to eat leafy green vegetables and stay away from dry beans, peas and corn.
Eat all the vegetables you want along with your soup. At dinner, reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter. Do not eat fruit today.
Day Three:
Mix Days One and Two:
Eat all the soup, fruits and vegetables you want. NO BAKED POTATO.
Day Four:
Bananas and Skimmed Milk:
Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skimmed milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup.
This day is supposed to reduce your desire for sweets.
Day Five:
Beef And Tomatoes:
Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body.
Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken).
If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef one one of the beef days (but not both).
Day Six:
Beef and Vegetables:
Eat to your heart's content of beef and vegetables this day. You can even have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables. NO BAKED POTATO. Eat your soup at least once.
Day Seven:
Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables:
Again STUFF, STUFF, STUFF yourself. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.
Recipe Source Public Domain

Detox Baths Can Help With Cellulite

2007-09-14T17:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a great detoxification bath:

Use 1/2 cup of baking soda or use 1/2 cup of Epsom salt or use 1/2 cup of sea salt. Soak for 15-20 minutes and then scrub the skin gently with soap on a natural fiber. Within a few minutes the water will turn murky and "dirty." The darkness to the water is heavy metals coming out of the skin (aluminum and mercury). Do this once a week at first and once a month for maintenance.

The key to getting rid of cellulite is get your lymphatic system working better and it is best to detox your tissue to help the lymphatic system do it's job.

The Biggest Loser Returns & So Does Fitness Instructor~Jillian!

2007-09-13T07:20:00.000-07:00

Photo Facial Treatment

2007-09-11T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I saw what one of these treatments entail. I have heard they are very effective in removing discoloration, spider veins, freckles,etc. Talk to your Dr. first to findout what conditions their particual laser treats. I know some lasers will treat multiple conditions at the same time.

Britney Spears Uses Power Pops Lollipops

2007-09-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

Recently I keep seeing Britney Spears with Lollipops in her mouth. I knew there had to be something to it. So I did some searching and it appears that they are called Power Pops.

They contain Hoodia to help suppress appetites. Evidently when they are used in the wild they are sucked on and so by taking them in pill form doesn't work as good.

Anyway, so I googled it and it seems it is program you can join to sell or buy. I'm not going to list a site because it will give one person credit if anyone buys so it is best if you just find a source yourself if you are interested in trying them or maybe if you are looking for a part time job, you could sell them.

It's easy to find. Just google Power Pops.
Source:

Sun Spots? Age Spots? Here's Some Relief

2007-09-07T02:53:00.000-07:00

Are you bothered by skin discolorations, sun spots, age spots, liver spots? Although I have no idea what the difference is, this recipe might help you lighten them.

This abrasive scrub is rich in alpha-hydroxy acids and vitamin C, gives a boost to our spirits while it sloughs away the tired dead skin from last year and even diminishes the appearance of age spots.

You won’t believe how easy this is: it only takes two common household ingredients, and the fragrance is so bright and zesty.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Salt is one of the best antibacterial ingredients ever, and it is slightly abrasive. Lemon juice exfoliates as it cleans.

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup sea salt

Enough lemon juice to make a paste

Combine ingredients in a bowl. Dab gently on your face with fingertips or a cotton ball, then massage into your skin, being careful to avoid your eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
HELPFUL HINTS: If you have very delicate or sensitive skin, omit the salt and use the lemon juice diluted half and half with water. Pat gently onto skin, then rinse thoroughly.

Cool Zumba Video!

2007-09-05T18:04:00.000-07:00

OK I'm sold. I'm going to buy the DVD. It looks like something I could maybe do. Now I wonder if it gets rid of cellulite? Oh well, I can dream can't I?

Zumba Anyone?

2007-08-30T03:42:00.002-07:00

Source:

Have you heard of the new fitness craze?OK well maybe it's not new, but I just found out about it. It's called Zumba. It is a latin based dance routine that appears to be fun and will get you in shape quick. My friend in NY said the classes are $10 but I looked at the website and you can buy 4 DVDs for $50. Not bad. I am thinking of checking it out. Take a look and see if this is the right thing that can help get you back into shape!

CLICK <---- check out the testimonial page. They are amazing.

Facial Instructional Video

2007-08-30T03:42:00.001-07:00

Yummy Brown Rice Breakfast Recipe

2007-08-26T05:26:00.000-07:00

Health Tip Videos From Celebrity Chef Stehanie Franco

2007-08-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

Paris Hilton's Cellulite Picture

2007-08-22T13:52:00.000-07:00

Even skinny, rich, 25 yr olds get it. That just confirms my theory that it is sluggish lymphatic system.

New Cellulite Video

2007-08-22T13:41:00.001-07:00

More Cellulite Bustering Herbs and Suppliments

2007-08-21T07:41:00.000-07:00

OK I am on a quest here. I am going to find the answer for all of us. It may take me months to do and lots of ideas to try but this girl is going to have smooth legs once again!

I am hoping something I find will help you too. I don't know about your but I am so tired of standing there naked and seeing my legs look like they are molded out of lumpy clay. If my shorts get any longer they will just be pants.

Here are a few more things I discovered.

1.)Ginger. Ginger has long been known to have anti-inflammatory effects and antiseptic abilities. It can be found in soaps or topical scrub creams.

2.)Grape Seed. Grape seed helps to control the damage of collagen and also contains a type of antioxidant that helps to keep the skin healthy.

3.)Juniper Berries. Juniper berries, also known as the berry that comes from the mistletoe plant, work to increase circulation, which is essential to keeping the skin hydrated.

4.)Oat Beta Glucan. The Oat Beta Glucan has properties that to firm and tone the skin, making it look and feel smoother.

5.)Vitamin C. Vitamin C works in several different manners to combat cellulite. This vitamin helps to keep collagen and elastin production working appropriately. It is also acts as an anti-inflammatory and has anti-oxidant properties.

6.)Vitamin E. Vitamin E is not only an anti-oxidant, but is considered a fat-soluble anti-oxidant. This means it can work with the fat cells within the skin to keep damage from introducing into the skin cells.

Guess Who?

2007-08-18T19:18:00.001-07:00

OK,so maybe it is shallow but don't you just love to see pics like this? Take a guess who this belongs to?

Source:dlisted

Give up?

That's Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly

Dr. Murad's Cellulite Suggestions

2007-08-18T07:19:00.000-07:00

Cellulite Supplements

Dr. Murad, Author of "The Cellulite Solution" gives a breakdown of supplments that we must take to help us get rid of Cellulite. This is a great book to read to better understand what causes Cellulite and just how we can get rid of it. I broke this down for you from what he says to take. Just make sure you check with your Dr. before starting any vitamin/supplement plan.

1.) Glusocamine: 1,000-2,000 mg daily. This is to support your connective tissue and it helps to attract water to the tissue to keep you hydrated.

2.) Amino Acids- They repair collagen and Elastin in the blood vessels. Which will help heal one of the causes of Cellulite (weak connective tissue) and will also help prevent spider veins. When we eat protein it breaks down into amino acids for our bodies to use. Out of 20 amino acids, we can only make 11. The rest have to be gotten from food or supplementation. These are called essential amino acids. Dr. Murad recommends that you get them from beans, whole grains, fruits, veggie or Goji berries. He recommends a diet of plant foods and tofu. Omega 3 rich fish and skinless white meat poultry.

3.) EFA's Essential Fatty Acids 2000 mg. of Fish Oil or the vegetarian alternative is 4- 1,000 mg. caps of flaxseed oil PLUS 100-300 mg of microalgae- derived DHA supplement. Repairing the connective tissue is needed to repair the cellulite. EFA's attract the water needed to reinforce the blood vessels. EFA's are found in various nuts, seeds, ground flaxseed as well as cold water fish. Also, cut out all trans fats and margarines and replace with good unsaturated fats (in moderation) such as fish, canola oil and olive oil.

4.) B vitamins and Trace Minerals are needed to help us metabolize the glucosamine, amino acids and EFA's to repair the connective tissue. Dr Murad's recommendations are:
Thiamine B1 1.5 mg
Riboflavin B2 1.7mg
Niacin B3 20mg
Pantothenic Acid B5 10mg
Pyridoxinw B6 2mg
Cabalamin B12 6mcg
Folic Acid 400mcg
Biotin 300mcg

Minerals:
Magnesium 400mg
Iron * 18 mg ( if you are post menopausal choose an iron free multivit)
Zinc 15 mg
Copper 2mg
Manganese 2mg
Iodine 150 mcg
Chromium 120 mcg
Molybdenum 75 mcg
Selenium 70 mcg

All of the above are just 100% of the DV requirements. A good multivitamin should have these in them and as far as the minerals, if you can't get all of them in a Multivit then you can find liquids that would have all the required.

5.) Antioxidants Vitamin C, E, A. The building blocks of youth. Vitamin C is in citrus fruits, E is in whole grains and nuts and A is in carrots and other orange or yellow fruits and veggies.

6.) Lecithin and Lipids Dr. Murad says " Crumbling cell walls are made up of Lecithin and lipids." Lecithin is found in egg yolks and soy. If you do not want to eat these things that you can supplement with 2,000-4,000 mg of soy lecithin granules.

Fat Flush Diet. Cellulite Buster

2007-08-15T15:55:00.000-07:00

Free Dieting reports that the Fat Flush is the perfect diet to bust that Cellulite:

Phase 1 - 2 weeks
This is a restrictive phase of between 1100-1200 calories per day. The intention here is to "lose bloat" - which refers to reducing water retention as well as some fat loss. In this phase you are not allowed to eat; margarine, alcohol, sugar, oils or fats (except flaxseed oil), grains, bread, cereal, starchy vegetables, dairy products. Even the herbs and spices are restricted to a small list.

Phase 2 - Ongoing
Here the calorie allowance is lifted - to 1200-1500 calories. The idea is to continue on with the program until the desired weight loss is achieved.

Phase 3 - The maintenance phase
Essentially a weight maintenance phase, with a caloric intake of 1500 calories or over. Some starchy carbs are gradually re-introduced, along with gluten-free grains, and some dairy.

Exercise
The program contains a significant exercise component. This can be anything from 20 to 40 minutes of exercise per day, depending on the phase. This is typically low-impact (walking). Strength training (lifting weights) is also on the list (twice a week). A sleep prescription of exactly 8 hours per night is also required.

Sample Meal Plan
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
Upon Waking
"Long Life" cocktail [psyllium husks in cran-water - see below]

Before Breakfast
8 oz hot water with lemon juice

Breakfast
Vegetable scramble - 2 scrambled eggs, with spinach, green peppers, scallions, and parsley. 8 oz glass of cran-water [diluted unsweetened cranberry juice]

Snack
1/2 Large grapefruit

20 minutes before lunch
8 oz glass of cran-water

Lunch
4 ounces of salmon with lemon and garlic, warm asparagus, mixed-green salad with broccoli florets and cucumber, 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil, and one 8 oz glass of cran-water

Mid afternoon snack
2 8 oz glass cran-water

4pm Snack
1 apple

20 minutes before dinner
8 oz glass of carn-water

Dinner
4 ounces of grilled lamb chop with pinch of cinnamon and dried mustard, sautéed kale in broth, baked summer squash with a touch of cloves, and 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil

Mid evening
"Long life" cocktail

Does the Fat Flush work?
The Up side
The Fat Flush program has all the elements of a good and healthy weight loss program. It isn't hard to find success stories regarding this program (however the true test is always the test of time - is the fat loss sustained or temporary?).

Remember this diet is a detox or cleansing diet, thus the very restrictive phase one. Unless healthy eating patterns are applied to your lifestyle, any benefits gained will soon be lost.

The Down side
One criticism is that the calorie level in Phase 1 may be too low for some people (particularly men), and the lower calorie levels could have the affect of slowing down metabolism rather than speeding it up.

Detox diets also have little evidence to suppport their claims.

There is a significant exercise portion (which is a good thing) and fortunately the longer exercise is added during phase 3. However there is little chance the calorie levels of phase 1 (or 2) will support a strong exercise regimen.

This diet is like many other diet books - the one size fits all approach will never suit everyone. Eight hours a sleep a night may be excellent for some, but with 40 minutes brisk walking a day, plus 2 weights sessions per week, this sleep is simply not enough for some people.

Recommendations
This diet is a book and like all those hundreds of diet books sitting on the shelves, you need to be a fairly motivated and focused person. This is why many of the on-line diet programs have been successful - they offer community, personalized support, lots of on-line tools and menu generators etc, AND can personalize your diet for YOU.

How many times have you tried the "latest new diet"? Only to find yourself back where you started 6 months later. It's good to have a buddy system.

Super Lose Weight Smoothie Recipe

2007-08-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

This recipe is from the Fat Flush Diet

Super Smoothie

This idea was inspired by Nancy Rodriquez, who lost 15 pounds (and still counting) after just two weeks! She creatively combined the Long Life Cocktail with the smoothie to make this souped-up Super Smoothie. You can use any berry of your choice.

8 ounces (1 cup) cran-water
1/4 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup blueberries, frozen
1 serving whey protein powder
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
Ground Stevia Plus to taste

Combine all ingredients in blender. Mix until rich and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

All phases; serves 1

This is a Great Slimming Soup Recipe

2007-08-07T15:40:00.001-07:00

ANUSHKA’S SLIMMING SOUP

Make a week’s worth at once and eat as much as you like, whenever you like. The more soup you have, the more weight you will lose. For a change of pace, use your blender to make a vegetable puree or cream soup. Enjoy!

4 to 6 onions 6 stalks celery ½ teaspoons ground pepper

2 green or red peppers 4 carrots 1 teaspoon rosemary

1 bunch of scallions 1 large potato 1 teaspoon thyme

2 large tomatoes 1 bunch parsley ½ cup dry vermouth

1 small head cabbage 4 cloves crushed garlic 2 bay leaves

Cut vegetables into medium pieces and chop herbs. Cover with water and boil for 20 minutes. Lower heat and simmer until vegetables become soft or al dente, depending on your preference.

Note: You may add 4-6 cubes or the equivalent, of any of the following natural seasonings, available at health food or gourmet shops: Barth’s Nutrasoup (instant broth concentrate- chicken, beef, or vegetable); Vogue (instant vegetable base); Morga (vegetable boullion cubes); Bioforce (vegetable plantaforce).

Drink Water To Lose Weight

2007-08-07T06:44:00.000-07:00

"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.

This water consumption should be spread out throughout the day. It's not healthy at all to drink too much water at one time. Try to pick three or four times a day when you can have a big glass of water, and then sip in between. Don't let yourself get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already becoming dehydrated. Drink when you're not thirsty yet.

Do you think water is yucky? Drinking other fluids will certainly help hydrate your body, but the extra calories, sugar, additives and whatever else aren't what you need. Try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or if you really think you hate water, try a flavored water. Just make sure you read the labels. Remember that you're going to be consuming a lot of this fluid.

It's probably a good idea to stop drinking water a good three hours before you go to bed. You know why.

Cellulite? Is There Hope?

2007-08-06T20:03:00.000-07:00

Click to see full size of chart

Diet Changes:
-Count calories and keep to roughly 1500-1700 calories a day
-Cut down on fat, sugars, refined carbs, and sodium
-Cut down on alcohol
-Cut down on caffeine
-Eat 5 times a day (3 meals, 2 snacks)

Exercise Changes:
-At least two 30-45 minute cardio sessions a week
-At least two 45 minute weight-lifting sessions a week
-Walking my dog for about half an hour at least 3 times a week

Beauty Regimen Changes:
-Dry brushing once a day
-Applying Jergen’s Skin Firming lotion twice a day

I think that for me to really get rid of the cellulite on my stomach, I’m going to have to keep up with all these changes for a few more months. Seems like the only way to really get rid of cellulite is to get rid of body fat! The other stuff helps too, but my guess is that the most significant factors are diet and exercise.

Change The Way You Look At Things And The Things You Look At Will Change

2007-08-01T05:12:00.001-07:00

I found this video and I wanted to share it with all of you. It is Dr. Dyer and talks about how important our thoughts are. How we manifest things by what we think about. So I started to think that if we always are thinking " I am fat, I have stretch marks, I am old, I am ugly", what do you think we are going to attract more of?

After watching this full lecture I think you may have a different outlook on how you look at yourself.

Get your bottle of water and grab some grapes and sit dow for a couple hours and see if this can change how you look at life and how you look at yourself.

2007-07-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

Britney Shares Her Back Side With Us. Don't you Feel Better?

2007-07-26T15:19:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but I love to see the young celebs battling the same things that I am. Sure makes me feel more normal when I look in the mirror.

Summer Fruit Facial Recipe

2007-07-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

Fruit Facial Mask

Papaya contains a strong enzyme called papain which dissolves oil and dead skin cells; it is one of the best non-abrasive masks that you can use. The strawberries also helps exfoliate those dead skin cells.

Recipe:
1 servings 20 min 5 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
2 large strawberries
2 tablespoons papayas, pulp
1 egg white
1/2 English cucumber

Puree all ingredients in a blender, apply to face and relax with a good book for 15 minutes.
If there is any stinging sensation, remove the mask immediately (This reaction will alert you to the fact that you have a sensitivity to one of the ingredients).

This signature is the exact facial from a 5 star hotel spa in Las Vegas. Enjoy for about a $4 grocery bill.

Tara Reid's Cellulite

2007-07-19T07:19:00.001-07:00

More Celebs with Cellulite

2007-07-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

Love the Cellulite Celeb articles. Britney always seems to be a leader in the pack.

Can you take a guess who these legs belong to?

Source: Just Jared

Yep, you guess it. Now this makes me feel a whole lot better!

New Wellbox Video

2007-07-12T04:09:00.000-07:00

We've seen the Wellbox videos before but this is a new clip. $1,500 for this in home unit makes it a great option for many.Endermologie is the name of the treament given. You can go to a facility and receive it also but this machine is designed for in home use.

Here are some before and after photos of a endermologie client.

Source:celluliteexpert

Featured Celebrity Cellulite-Eva Longoria

2007-07-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

Well we all have it but for some reason misery loves company and it just seems to be even better when we see pictures of thin celebrities with cellulite. Since Eva just got married and everyone is showing her pictures, I figured why not follow the lead. Here are some pics of Eva.

source:gossiprocks.com

Source:Gossiprocks.com

Oh and while we are at it, how about a no makeup shot of the cute little bride.

Cellulite Update for Nivea Cream

2007-07-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

Well I thought I would give an update on the cellulite cream. I Have been using the cream 2 X a day for at least 3 weeks. I am on tube # 2. The results are that the blubber is still there. I am not seeing one bit of change. Now they claim you have to use it for 4 weeks and I really think it has been 4 weeks but no matter, there is no change.

I am going to keep at it for a couple more weeks just in case it kicks in at the 5 week mark! LOL I'll keep you posted.