We have heard about it in night clubs and party bars. We have seen it in an American film. Heading all the way to the center tage, geting all the attention of the big stars and shining its glamour in the fitness area. Enjoy a workout experience with pole dancing!

Pole dancing is a combination of art and exercise that requires strength, stamina and skill. It is one form of erotic dancing, which can be used as an aerobic workout, depending on how you are going to execute the movements or perform the steps. But generally, it was designed to improve one’s muscle tone, establish upper and lower body strength and burn more or less, 250 calories per session.

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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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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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If you are a sun-averse person do not despair. You may still achieve that bronzed look artificially. Tanning lotions can give you a more uniform, less streaky appearance – without the danger of ultraviolet ray exposure. The tan attained by today’s new generation sunless tanners is achieved when an ingredient called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) contained in the lotion applied to the skin combines with the skin’s natural amino acids. Since the substance is based on an inert pigment that is only deposited in the outer “dead” layer of the skin, this is relatively safe. Of course, unlike in normal tanning there can be no damage if the product only reaches the outer layer of the epidermis. The worst that can happen is a contact allergy which is readily reversible upon discontinuing the lotion. This tan develops within 2-4 hours after application and lasts for several days. The shade of tan an individual develops will vary because the amino acid content of the skin varies from person to person.

If you must have a tan, whether acquired the natural or artificial way, you should not only be appearance-conscious as well by strictly observing the measures mentioned above. You not only prevent the wrinkles, freckles, and other skin damages associated with old age and prolonged sun exposure but, more importantly, you are preventing the more dreaded effects of sunlight – skin cancer.

Thanks to modern technology, the tan aficionado can now have an exotic, safe and healthy and preventive measures correctly, sunless tanners can have the best of both worlds — a tan that is both glorious and safe. Now you can seductively show off your beautiful body by wearing a two-piece bikini at the beach or a sexy lingerie at home.

Here are suggestions to help you make the right choice without sacrificing the satisfaction that eating provides.

1. Choose white meat. A six-ounce portion (about the size of a deck of cards) of white meat turkey without skin has 230 calories, while a mixed portion of white and dark meat with skin has about 345 calories.
2. Limit rolls and butter. An average roll has 80-85 calories. Add butter, and you’re eating 120 calories instead.
3. Eat steamed rather than buttered vegetables. Buttered vegetables have about twice as many calories per cup as steamed vegetables. Even cutting back on the amount of butter you use on vegetables can be significant. Remember that every tablespoon of butter adds about 100 calories to a dish. Lemon juice or low-fat salad dressings are alternative ways to top vegetables if you’re craving a sauce.
4. Water packed tuna instead of oil packed tuna. Between the two variants of canned fish, the tuna in brine is a top choice for us. Although both contain omega-3 fatty acids, a 3-oz tuna in oil contains 7 grams of fat and 165 calories, while the tuna in brine version contains 1 gram of fat and 135 calories.

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