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Exercise Programs for Busy Women

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Do you feel like you never have the tie to exert extra effort to move and eat right during he day because of work? We are featuring three career women who are determined o attain their lifestyle and weight loss goals in at least 3 months. To assess yourself for this program, answer the questions to the readiness test below and see if you are most likely to succeed:

1. Is my motive for my health and fitness goal not externally influenced by a particular event or a person?

2. Am I willing to restructure my daily schedule and devote time to exercise at least 3 hours a week?

3. Am I willing to gradually modify my food intake by choosing healthier options and applying portion control?

4. Am I willing to give time for stress management by having at least 6-8 hours of sleep daily and pampering myself with something that I like to do or buy at at least once a week?

5. Am I emotionally healthy and free of mental disturbances that might aggravate my condition within the duration of the program?

6. Am I willing to consult a medical professional if I have a history and/or am currently experiencing a medical problem before I start the Busy Women’s Exercise Program?

If you answered YES, to all of the items, then you are ready to do this!

Busy Women’s 10 Workout and Food Intake Considerations

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“In Your Face” Preparation for Your Prom

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

So prom is looming in, huh? It’s high time to prepare your checklist. Before you get hooked into prom dresses and prom shoes exploration, take into consideration your face first. Get the lowdown on facials for clearer, radiant skin!

Finding the right facial for a certain skin type has been such a constant battle, and you’ll now this if you’ve been burdened with problem skin. There are tons of facial salons today that it’s difficult to decide which one will suit you best. Here are some guidelines (or pre-prom advice) that will help you choose the right place, the right people, and the right facials just for you.

1. Skin Analysis – Your dermatologist or, in some cases, a “facial therapist”, will examine your skin under a lit magnifying glass to diagnose any existing skin problems like acne, clogged pores, discoloration, broken capillaries, fine lines, and so on. Only then ill she know the treatment suitable for your skin type.

2. Cleansing and Massage – After securing your hair away from your face, all traces of dirt, oil and makeup will be removed with a hypo-allergenic soap or cleanser. Then she will use a light scrub to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells no matter what skin type you are. Massage stimulates the circulation and brings oxygen to the skin cells and gives you that glow after a facial. It also releases tension and relaxes the facial muscles.

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