Be happy and Be Positive

This morning I watch GMC. According to them, 35% of women think negative about their body 5 times a day. 77% of women felt unhappy after swimsuits shopping. And 67% of women believe life would be better if they are slimmer.

Wow, what a shocking statistics! Many people are govern by what they think they are.

"For he is the kind of man
who is always thinking about the costs."
Proverbs 23:7

The first step to do is to change the way we think, then we will change the way we eat.

Weight Loss Profile

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1200 pounds Man? Morbid Obesity

1200 pounds man? Are you sure? Oh, my goodness! Yesterday night, I saw the Medical Mystery series about obesity in abc channel. The show interviewed a Mexican guy named Manuel Uribe, now weighing 1,200 pounds. Wow, 1200 pounds, is equivalent to 16 ME! He was bedridden for the past five years, was abandoned by his wife because she was frightened by his increasing size.

According to abc news, Manuel Uribe is currently on a diet. He now weighs 800 pounds, but still can't stand on his own, and spends his days in a special industrial-size bed.

According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity means weighing 20 percent or more than your ideal body weight, and it's a health risk.

Morbid obesity is another case. It is sometimes being referred to as"clinically severe obesity," it means you're 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight, with a body mass index of 40 or higher.

It's time to get on more exercises now!

You can check out more statistics and findings about obesity at http://www.discover.com/web-exclusives/20thingsobesity/

or you can go to Manuel Uribe web site.

The Nutritional Value of Brown Rice

Do you eat brown rice? Nowadays, we can hardly see any restaurant that serve brown rice. In fact, the nutritional value of brown rice is very high.

Brown rice is a kind of whole grains that contain high amounts of fiber, which may help protect against a variety of cancers. In addition, brown rice is rich in selenium.Selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes. The antioxidant properties of selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals.

Six Foods to Avoid

According to Bob Greene, the author of "The Best Life Diet", there are six foods to avoid from during our weight loss period. The six foods are:

• Soda
• Foods with trans fat
• Fried foods
• White breads
• Regular Pasta
• Total fat Dairy Products

Insoluble Fiber and Your Weight Management

What is Insoluble Fiber? Insoluble Fiber is the coarse, chewy part of a plant that does not dissolve in water. It forms a plant's structure and can be found in the outside tissue such as fruit skins, stringy vegetables and crunchy whole grains.

Insoluble fiber passes through the body largely intact. It soaks up water like a sponge, adding bulk and softness to the stool. This not only prevents constipation, but also speeds the rate at which food goes through your system. According to the findings from the American Journal of clinical Nutrition, 2003, vol.78, no.5, diets that are rich in insoluble whole grains help people lose weight and keep it off.

For your information, foods that contain the most insoluble fiber include cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, apple skin, whole wheat bread and other whole grains.

Skin Care, What do You Think?

According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses twelve personal care products a day, exposing herself to a total of 168 chemicals. In on conventional products, there is a good chance that many of those chemicals are harsh your skin or even dangerous to your health. In this case, it is strongly advisable you carefully choose products that are free of artificial colors, scents and petroleum-based ingredients.

Important Skin Care: Certified Organic

How do you treat your skin? Nowadays, there are a lot of skin care products in the market, and many of the products are manufactured from ingredients that are harmful to our skin. 89% of 10500 ingredients used in personal care products have not been evaluated for safety. Therefore, when you plan to purchase any skin care, please sure to look for "Certified Organic" label on the products.

According to my research done on the Internet, the company that offers certified organic skin care products is Miessence. Also, some of the products by Aubrey and the healing garden do have certified organic ingredients.

Bra Fit Tips

Do you know that according to research, many women are wearing the wrong size bra! Today I saw the Oprah show and learnt that actually we need to measure our size before selecting bras that are suitable for us. You can study the information on the Bra Fit Tips on Oprah web site. You gonna love it =)

What causes Acne?

According to Diane Berson, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Weil Medical College of Cornell University, sushi and shellfish are the only foods that may exacerbate acne because of their high iodine content.

Bridal Beauty prior to Wedding

Every woman wants to look beautiful on her wedding day. She would, however, be disappointed if she were to depend on cosmetics to bring sudden changes in her. Cosmetics may, at best, hide a few defects but they do not have the capacity to change your looks. It is, therefore, important that you look after yourself at least two months prior to the wedding day. Facial once a week will clear the complexion within two months. If in your town you do not have the facility of a beautician, use homemade facial masks. But, do not forget to put cotton wool swabs soaked in rose water on your eyes.

Do a Facial Massage with face cleansers or deep-cleansing milk lightly at night before going to bed. Regular massage gives natural glow to the skin, because massaging helps in proper blood circulation which in turn, makes the skin soft, healthy and attractive. After deep cleansing, apply nourishing cream and massage lightly a little. In morning, sprinkle icy-cold water from the fridge. Do not use soap if the skin is dry. It will crack and leave white patches. Instead, use moisturizer. If the skin is oily, make a paste with oat flour, add lemon juice and rub well. It will prevent pimples.

One month before wedding stop all makeup. But, if you cannot avoid it sometimes, then clean it off soon. Moreover, stop eating fried food. Drink honey-mixed lemon water first of all in the morning before taking any other drink.

Beautiful hands symbolize a good character. For the beauty of hands remember three things-skin should be soft, fingers should have a beautiful shape, and nails should be well­trimmed. So, stop household works, like cleaning utensils, washing clothes, brooming. Or if you must, then use rubber gloves. Massage fingers with cold cream or cuticle cream at night. After kitchen work, dip fingers in soap water.
Home Remedy for Soft Hands

Take ,a spoonful sugar and juice of a lemon on your palm and rub them together with your palms till sugar melts. Honey can replace sugar, if available. It is more effective. This should be done daily for a month before wedding.

It is essential that you are ready with all the required items of makeup two days before wedding so that you remain free of tension. Go to bed early to avoid mental tension. In fact, mental peace enhances natural beauty. If you find it difficult to have a sound sleep, drink a glass of hot milk.