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So annoying when people keep staring at u when your 3 year old is crying and screaming!

2019-12-18T01:52:00.001+00:00

Hii, so first of all my name is Catalina and that's with a C not a K thank you very much. But if ure too lazy to call me that you can call me Cat and yes I agree thanks for asking, unlike other ppl who just assume I'd like to be called like a pet.

I am so flipping angry... So this morning I had school run with my 2 kids, 3 year old Kaleb and 10 year old Bianca.. As I wanted to grab my 3 year old from the booster seat - safety first of course he wouldn't let go of the seat belt and I was rushing to get him out because there were cars passing and didn't want to stop traffic in front of the school - imagine that... With these narrow roads and a bus stop just down the road. So my lovely hubby came to my aid and i stepped aside. At this point Kaleb was crying and screaming why I left and my hubby took him out crying and shouting. Ppl outside everywhere - school run morning school time rush - you get it by now.

Nothing unusual for a 3 year old to scream and cry right?

Well ladies and gents say that to all ppl who where staring at us for that. Now I'm addressing those who do that - don't you think we feel flipping uncomfortable enough as it is when our 3 year old throws a tantrum in public? Don't u think is embarrassing enough for us to try and settle him in public when he cries? We don't need your constant staring thank you very much. I'm pretty sure my 3 year old is not the only one in this whole wide world who does that in public. I'm pretty sure he's not the only kid that cries... Heck even adults cry in public and if not they break a bus stop window out of frustration, trust me I witnessed that.

So you staring at us in the middle of the school run in all that 5 minutes rush does not help.

Does not help.

If you have kids I'm confident they did that to you at some point and if you don't I'm sure when you get there you'll have that.

Don't forget what goes around comes around thank you Justin :)

Okay thanks for listening, that's all from me now.

Have you ever been in this situation and how did it feel? Tell me in the comments below.

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THE VINTAGE JEWELLERY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

2019-11-30T22:00:00.000+00:00

The festive season is upon us. The Christmas trees are tinkling, the Yankee candles are burning sweet aromas, the mulled wine is ready to be tasted and of course our Xmas shopping is well underway or it should be.

It’s always tricky choosing the perfect gift for the ones we love but please don’t stress out there’s still plenty of time left. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for this Christmas guide hopefully should give you some ideas.

1. A pair of beautiful 9ct gold flower earrings.

2. A twinkling 9ct gold diamond ring

3. A stunning 9ct gold marquise ting

4. A breathtaking 9ct gold cameo ring

As a luxury gift there is something romantic about a gift of gold and a splash of sparkle at Christmas.

My collection of gifts will make for the best presents ever.

Take a look at this pair of cute and playful stud earrings in the shape of flowers. With their minimalist design allows the stone to sparkle magically. And the geometric influence will remain everlasting. They are simple enough to be worn every day being paired with a Christmas jumper or as the perfect match to the mesmerising New Year’s Eve gown.

There is something about gold around Christmas, radiates warmth in the most chilling days. The gold and diamond ring is the go to piece to look effortlessly flawless, you can wear it with anything you fancy.

Why not have a peek at my jewellery collection at www.kubitzi.com and let me know which item you’ll be asking Santa for this year.

Paperless Origami or what can you do with corn husks?

2014-07-11T12:57:00.001+01:00

Papereless origami or what can you do with corn husks?

I always dreamed of a warm home in which to have objects of wood and wool. These great baskets with natural colors captured me completely. Who would have thought to color with tea? :)
The work is both practical, for example baskets and decorative as creative paintings or flower arrangements.

When I got back to Earth after this discovery I realized how much similarity these corn husks have with origami folding.

In Japanese culture, a symbol of the origami is perishability, which you get from paper. For how long do these husk creations last? It keeps popping up in my mind the dry and fragile husks from my parental house.

Wonder where can you get corn husks?

Jewelry box

The jewelry box itself is an accessory that must be always present in a woman’s home. Simple or decorated with many details, it has its place in the female universe. This is a jewelry box that brings charm and a bit of nature indoors especially because of the material used to make it – corn husk.

Key ring

The key ring is shaped like a shoe and made from corn husks, decorated with natural colored husk. With your imagination, you can use it to decorate different objects.

Roses basket

Special occasions floral arrangement

This gorgeous arrangement can be used for festive times or as a decorative object in your home.

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Basket arrangements with corn husks

Making the roses out of corn husks

Next I will show you how to make a corn husk rose.

1. First choose the corn husk, and as per your preference you can either leave it in the natural color or dye it with different colors.

2. Break the husk in pieces, but soak it beforehand. Get some scissors and thread ready.

3. Take a strip, place it with the glossy side down and keep the thicker side in the left hand . Fold it as shown (within) with the left hand and then twist the thickest part of the left hand, to form a strain.

4. Afterwards, with repetitive motion, fold the husk (outside) with your right hand and twist around the stem, until finally forming petals.

5. We fold tightly the rest around the stem and tie it with string so that the rose will not come loose.

6. Thread the husk with a thin strip of husk, use the strip to form a Font

7. Finally cut the excess ends and the rose will look good. Then leave to dry.

Homemade blueberry cosmetics

2014-07-11T12:51:00.001+01:00

Beauty recipes with blueberry

Blueberries are known for the benefits they bring to the body, being used for centuries in cosmetics.

Key benefits of blueberries are:

- Speed up wound healing

- They can minimize bleeding, including menstruation;

- Antibacterial and disinfectant, is very useful in infections: respiratory infections, infusions of blueberry help respiratory infections , blueberry tea or tinctures are used for digestive infectious diseases and diarrhea, blueberry tea gargle are useful in throat infections, in preventing tooth decay.;

- Increase the density of blood vessels, preventing their breaking and heart diseases, infractions etc. Reduces fine purplish lines on the skin, most disturbing those those located on the facial skin.
- Are used in anti f.u.n.g.a.l treatment and in eliminating dandruff;

- The cosmetics are useful against wrinkles, cellulite, skin aging;

- Increase visual sharpness, etc..

In cosmetics, blueberries are used in:

- Treatments for hair and scalp disorders;

- Treatments for skin beauty;

- Reduction of wrinkles;

- Nail care;

- Reduction of enlarged pores;

- Cellulite treatments;

- Treatments for acne;

- Reduce stretch marks and recent scars.

Blueberry treatments for healthy nails

If you have brittle nails that are flaking or break fast, you should use the following treatment: put a little blueberry oil in a metal cup or a small bowl so you can warm it up. When it boils, keep nails over the vessel. Another method is to soak your nails in blueberry oil , keeping them in oil for 5 minutes respectively.

Blueberry treatment against stretch marks and recent scars

Because they are very nutritious and have special regenerative effects, blueberries can be used successfully to combat stretch marks and recent scars. Old stretch marks or scars more complex can be removed only surgically unfortunately. It is recommended a daily massage with blueberry oil on the area affected for 5 minutes but do not rinse the skin after massaging.

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Although we are in June, summer doesn't really scream flip-flops and sandals, does it?
Even if the heavy rain forced us to wear rain boots, not to worry, summer is on it's way and we need to be ready.

Everything color

Dare to wear colored shoes. You usually get this trend with high heels, but flats work as well. When your shoes are full of color, make sure you don't over do it in your outfit. If your shoes are in bold colors, they need to be the focus point, so my advice is wear a monochrome outfit or pastel shades. If your flats are pastel, a splash of color is great for your dress, but again more is not always better. Invite the summer in and wear as much color as you can.

Sandals with ankle strap

Sandals that offer ankle support express elegance and they are really versatile as they can be worn as part f a casual outfit or for a special occasion. Keep sandals with metallic straps for evenings out and add the colored and minimalist sandals for your day to day outfits.

Women in red are more attractive!

2013-11-09T12:12:00.001+00:00

Women who wear red at their first date are much more attractive than those who wear other colours. Yellow, for instance is totally inadequate for a first date.

92% of men will remember what you were wearing on your first date.
The proof that red wearing ladies on a first date are more attractive came from Great Britain, after 1128 women and 1232 men were asked, all of them in a relationship at the time. Men were first asked if they remembered what their partners were wearing on the first date and 92% of them remembered.
When they were asked what colour where they most impressed with and what their partners were wearing on the first date, 27% of them where most impressed by the red colour.
According to the poll, the most attractive colour is deep red, and the colours to be avoided are yellow and brown.

On the other hand, women feel more attracted to men that are wearing grey, while pink and yellow are a definite turn down.

In top, apart from red are: intense blue, strong green and pink. Men like white outfit, but also floral outfits.

Funny thing is, even women think that men who wear red are more attractive sexually, because it makes them look stronger and more sensual.

Lets see some great red outfits:

In search for the perfect clutch!

2013-11-09T10:42:00.001+00:00

The clutch is the perfect accessory for parties, special events, you can choose by colour, style, print and this is the piece of resistance in a woman's wardrobe.

To make it easier for you, I have chosen a few clutches that are adequate for any occasion, unique through design, color and shape, that will make you noticed and help you shine wherever you are.

Carlo Fellini Rocio clutches are sophisticated, modern and suitable for various events such as : parties, cocktails, dinners, special events where you want to shine and impress with your presence and outfit.

Carlo Fellini - Brooke Evening Bag

Carlo Fellini Celeste - Black/Gold

Carlo Fellini - Rebecca Evening Bag

Carlo Fellini - Kelsey Evening Bag

Carlo Fellini - Claire Evening Bag

The clutch says a lot about the care you take of those items in it, the harmony in your outfit, the event you choose and about you. So, clutches are for the sophisticated woman with herself and others, for the woman who wishes to accentuate good taste and elegance.

Halloween Makeup

2013-09-28T00:10:00.000+01:00

Just a few weeks left before Halloween and I bet loads of you are planning to go for a crazy party, so I was thinking why not give you some Halloween makeup ideas??

Sometimes, when going to a party, with the desire to impress and stand out, a woman doesn't think she is not supposed to horrify the opposite sex with glitter all over the body or covered in strands of plastic or apply the longest nails in the world, but she has to attract the opposite sex. So please, ladies, I beg you, don't forget that even though it's a Halloween party you need to have good taste in costumes and makeup. You are not coming down from circus to make a show and you shouldn't try seeking attention by being a leopard or a cat or the too much used already Playboy bunny costume.
The Halloween makeup, although is a bit more complex, it has to follow a few general lines, if you want the final result to be as expected. Throughout the next lines, there are a few tips if you want to make your own Halloween makeup:

Keep the accent on the eyes

Halloween makeup is most of the times focused on the eyes, mainly because the look can radically change the makeup . And when I talk about deep and contoured eyes I am thinking about the one and only Cleopatra, which is the top 1 choice for most women on Halloween.

To get such a makeup, you need to start with the basics: remove all your makeup, deep cleanse your face and apply a quick absorption moisturizer ( don't use a greasy one). Start by applying foundation all over the face, including the eyes. I would advise using a sponge or foundation brush. After a few minutes apply matte powder on your eyes and then apply a matte dark grey or green eyeshadow.

By using a thick wet brush, you can now apply a glittery eyeshadow, silver or gold. Cleopatra was well know by having defined eyebrows, so you will need a black or brown eyebrow pencil.

At the end you can apply liquid eyeliner and mascara, or you can use false eyelashes.

Seductive lips

A lot of you are probably already have in mind Angelina Jolie with her gorgeous lips, but I was thinking about the 50's symbol, with charisma and a brilliant shine and that is Marilyn Monroe.
As soon as I say Marilyn Monroe, the first things that come to my mind are her white pleated dress and hot red lips. In the 50's makeup was bold and red was the color preferred for the lips.

Before applying the lipstick, to add volume to the lips just like Marilyn, apply a white lip contour pencil on your upper lip, then apply a thin layer of powder on your lips to prevent the lipstick wearing off. Then use a red lip contour pencil for your lips and at the ends of your lips apply a dark red lipstick, and for the center use a lighter shade of red, it will give the impression of volume. Lastly apply a lip gloss.

Modern vampire

Lately, everyone, including the fashion industry manifest a strange attraction to Gothic, vampire world. Thanks to the 'Twilight' movie, a whole new world of makeup was born dark makeup palettes and so many articles to help remake the movie makeups.
I won't be giving you a lecture on how to recreate Bella's makeup or what makeup Robert Pattinson used in the X scene, I am just going to give you a few ideas on how to get the vampire look.
So first of all, you need to get your skin ready. As we all know vampires are known for having a really pale skin, as if the sun never touched them. Before applying any light foundation and powder you need to hydrate your skin to prevent the skin from drying. You could even use a white baby powder, but be careful use only as much as you need, otherwise you'll end up looking like a painted wall.
As for the eyes a lot of people prefer the 'smokey eye' makeup. I would recommend to stay away from smokey eye and try irregular lines with a liquid dark eyeshadow. For the contour use a black pencil or black liquid eyeliner.
For the lips, you can opt for a hot red lipstick, or even coral, ruby red or black. You can even combine a few shades to get an interesting color.
This is how I've done mine:

8 types of tea that slim you, but don't kill you!

2013-09-22T23:23:00.000+01:00

Do you want to lose weight and need a good recommendation for the type of tea to use? Find out what a good slimming tea needs to have and for how long you can use it.

Slimming teas are very popular, but you need to be very careful which ones you choose, cause they might damage your health. Plant combination and consuming period should be the most important factors to watch when you buy a slimming tea.

Efficient plants for weight loss:

1. Bindweed and plantain
They have a laxative effect, aiding the elimination of toxins by going to the loo.

2. Juniper and dandelion
Will make you pee a lot

3. St. John's wort and plantain
Protects your liver and helps in metabolizing the fat, neutralizing and eliminating bad stuff from the body

4. Sage and dandelion
Aid in fat digestion

5. Hoodia gordonii
From Kalahari desert, this plant has been used for centuries by tribes, releasing a chemical similar to glucose, relieving hunger sensation

6. Garcinia cambogia
Is the fruit of a tree that grows in India and South Asia and aids weight control, it's an appetite suppressant, burns accumulated fat, stops lipids accumulation in the liver.

7. Flax seeds
Appetite suppressant, reduces fat absorption, because they are rich in mucilage that are deposited on the surface of the gastrointestinal mucous

8 . Chicory and Spiruline
Helps control weight by decreasing appetite, as well as having cholesterol-lowering effect.

So guys look for the tea combinations that have these plants. Apart from these plants, the tea can also have: green tea leaves, senna leaves, lovage leaves, ortosiphon, anise fruits, coriander fruits, ginger.

Any diet, not only with tea, needs to be followed between 4 to 8 weeks, to give your body time to get used to the changes. You should use no more than 3-4 cups of tea per day, in between meals.

Taking care of your skin after the hot season!

2013-09-22T22:22:00.000+01:00

Skin care needs a routine with must follow rules as soon as fall gets here. It's not just the fact we need to be careful how we fix the skin after a hot summer, but we have to keep up with the climate change that can have a negative effect on our skin.

Skin care rewrites the fall routine. This is the routine that heals and prevents a dry skin.

Any woman who likes to take care of her skin already knows when the season changes she needs to reset her skin care routine: give up a few cosmetic products and replace them with some more suitable and protect her against sun, UV, wind and cold. Generally, this type of change happens when we go from a hot to a cold season or from a cold to a hot season.

Fall skin care starts with the regeneration of dried skin during summer

Before making any changes we first need to heal the damaged skin. The most common problem after a hot season is the dry skin.

Fall skin care has a few but necessary rules to prevent dehydration!

1. Hydrate and re hydrate
This is the first step in healing your skin from the hot summer but also serves to protect your skin from the fall wind. Start by exfoliating your skin 2-3 times a week to get rid of those dead skin cells, then apply a hydrating body lotion. It is recommended to use a butter, or a rich body lotion.

2. Exfoliate with an oil based scrub
Although during summer we stay away from greasy stuff, for the cold season they are highly recommended. To keep the skin hydrated, when exfoliating use an oil based scrub ( olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil). When you make your own scrub at home, you have better control of the ingredients, so I would recommend you d that.

3. Ditch the soap!
If you use antibacterial and perfumed soaps, you would better get rid of them, because they contain a lot of ingredients that dry up the skin. Instead of a soap you could use a shower foam, always check the label as the best ones are labeled deep moisturizing, nourishing or cream oil. The ingredients you need are : glycerin, almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, Shea butter, aloe vera.

4. Invest in a very good hand cream.
During fall, hand tend to get drier because of the wind and cold. To prevent this, always keep at hand, such as your bag a hand cream to use it whenever you wash your hands or your feel your hands get dry.

5. Don't give up on SPF
Although during fall, the sun is not that strong, it doesn't mean that UV radiations are harmless. Unfortunately they can still penetrate the clouds and damage your skin. It is enough to use a day cream with SPF.

6. Buy a humidifier
Even though you will manage to heal your skin, the wind and cold an dry it again, although you hydrate it enough. That's why it is recommended to use a humidifier in your bedroom. The humidifier reduces the dryness in the air and splashes purified water, helping the skin to maintain it's hydration.

Hen bag - a new must-have accessory ?

2013-08-06T17:22:00.000+01:00

Even though a bag made out of rubber may seem a joke at first, things are different. Celebrities and fashionistas are made for this bizarre bag creation.

Keith Richards daughter, a member of the Rolling Stones, Theodora Richards, has a pretty special relationship with the hen bag, wearing it since 2008, when she was first seen wearing this at an event.

Recently, Sildra Durst, a fashion blogger was seen having the hen bag on the streets of New York, at a photo shoot.

Another fashion blogger, Aliana Stamatis wrote she fell in love with the small chick as soon as she saw it, but she was forced to stop wearing it, because it was damaging her personality image. She said some people would forget her name, but not the hen bag.

Would you wear such an accessory?

If you like eccentric accessories , you can wear them with classic outfits to avoid having a messy wear.

Best Jeans

2013-08-05T16:24:00.003+01:00

Best Hip-Slimming Jeans: NYDJ Women's Petite Barbara Modern Boot Leg

These gently flared, mid-rise jeans are a godsend for pear shapes; a slight flare balances your proportions and visually slims hips and thighs.

Best Leg-Lengthening Jeans: 7 For All Mankind Women's Petite Dojo Short Inseam Jean

You'll look taller when you slip on these wide-leg trouser jeans, which add the illusion of extra inches.

Best Slenderizing Jeans: Jag Jeans Women's Malia Slim Pull-On

From the waist down, these look like your everyday chic, expensive jeans. Look closer and you’ll see that the waistband is extra-wide, stretchy and flat—no zippers, buttons (or tummy rolls) in sight!

Best Plus-Size Jeans: NYDJ Women's Plus-Size Hayden Modern Boot Leg Jean

NYDJ has built its entire brand around slimming jeans with hidden support panels, and there’s still no smarter pick for looking smaller, tighter and sleeker.

Best Relaxed Fit Jeans: Gap 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans

Just like finding the right boyfriend, it’s tricky to find the perfect boyfriend jeans. Gap’s ‘Sexy Boyfriend’ cut is any girl’s ideal match: not too sloppy or too clingy.

Best Petite Jeans: Rich & Skinny Women's The Skinny Jean

Sized just for petites with a 27-inch inseam and choice of 10 waist sizes, these slim-but-not-suffocating skinnies are a real find. Another bonus: sophisticated color choices like dark denim, sky blue and peach.

Best Luxe for Less Jeans:
Rock & Republic Womens Crazy In Extent Grey Jean

Denim brand Rock & Republic’s jeans used to top out at $350 a pair—but their affordable collection for Kohl’s is unquestionably much more affordable and equally stylish.

Best Tall Jeans:
Women's Colorful Brushed Cotton Skinny Jean by Gazoz

Cut with a longer-than-average 33-inch leg, these super-comfy jeans flatter and slim women 5’8” and taller.

Best Bum-Boosting Jeans:
J Brand Womens 811 Mid Rise Skinny in Hysteria

Perfectly sized and placed back pockets—plus a lack of busy posterior details—mean you look killer as they watch you walk away.

Best Maternity Jeans:
Old Navy Maternity Smooth Panel Rockstar Jeggings

Sometimes you feel like a full panel, sometimes you don't. You can have it both ways with this style, which can be worn over the belly or folded under the bump to work for the whole nine months of pregnancy.

Stop fizzy hair!

2013-08-05T15:43:00.001+01:00

1. Load up on conditioner. The dryer hair is, the more likely it is to attract moisture in the atmosphere. This moisture swells the hair’s cuticle and makes hair look poufy and frizzy. Conditioner helps hydrate dry hair and coats the hair shaft to lock out moisture.

2. Try a hair mask. If conditioner alone isn't enough to rescue your hair — particularly if it’s been damaged by heat styling or color treatments — apply an extra moisturizing hair mask once or twice a week in the shower. Healthy hair is smooth hair! Try: Ojon Dry Recovery Hydrating 2-Minute Hair Mask

3. Don’t touch your hair. Friction can also rough up the hair’s cuticle and cause frizz. Avoid brushing frizz-prone hair (instead, comb through with your fingers in the shower) and if you’re someone who plays with your hair, try to break the habit.

4. Start styling hair while it’s sopping wet. If you have curly or wavy hair, you know that frizz starts rearing its ugly, poufy head the second your hair starts to dry. Hair is smoothest when it’s wet, so apply a gel or curl cream as soon as you finish showering to avoid the dreaded frizz halo.

5. Try a hair serum. Silicone serums, such as John Frieda Frizz Ease, coat the hair with a protective gloss that keeps moisture from the atmosphere out of the cuticle. Don’t like the way silicone leaves your hair? Living Proof Satin Frizz Serum is a silicone-free, oil-free product that won’t weight down hair or create product buildup.

6. Blow dry hair until it’s completely dry. Even the slightest hint of dampness will attract frizz the second you step outside. Style your hair in a room with A/C if you can; a steamy bathroom will work against you.

7. Perfect your blowout technique. As you blow dry your hair, pull sections tight with a brush and point the nozzle of your hair dryer toward the ends of your hair. This helps smooth the cuticle so hair looks sleeker and shinier. Never blow dry hair “against the grain.”

8. Try a salon treatment.

Summer decor for your home

2013-05-29T15:08:00.000+01:00

Would you like summer to last forever? Do you love summer so much that you would only sit outdoors, by the sea, forest and nature?

You can "transfer" the outside and the summer atmosphere in your house.

Simple decorations, summer colors, glass, nautical themes, colors and prints will help you do this, without needing a budget too. Here are some ideas:

Blue, Bleu, turquoise

Decorations in shade of blues go hand in hand with summer.
It represents so well the sea and clear sky that you can not think of summer without decorations that include shades of blue.
Choose fabrics that help you decorate without too much cost.

Decorative pillows, tablecloths, chair covers and curtains are easy to change and can be used every summer and beyond.

Transparency and coolness

Also, glass in shades of Bleu and turquoise offers light and sensation of coolness and freshness, just like a pool of clear water.

Use vases, decorations of transparent glass or glass aromatherapy lamps.

Pale yellow and ... straws

Stalks of wheat, barley straws or other plants, in natural shades of yellow bring the summer heat in your home. Heads of grain arrangements are possibly the simplest way for a decorative summer.

You can pick them yourself and such plants can be kept the whole year. Wheat wreaths are very easy and you can add additional field dried flowers.

Dried Flowers

And because it comes from dried flowers, you should know that you can make arrangements with their colorful beauty that keeps all summer long.

The lavender is one plant that can be dried and that keeps its color intact for a long time.

Dry it hanging from stems, in dark places with low humidity.

Nautical Themes

White / blue stripes and nautical themes such as anchor, rudder, boats and miniature rope knots are customary in the summer decorations.
You turn a corner of the house into a relaxation area using all the themes and decorations that represent them.
Sand, sail boats or shells are equally interesting for paintings and prints with which you bring the sea to your home.

Shells Art

Shells can have so many uses and are so decorative that you can not ignore them.
Small shells can make decorative strips for windows, picture frames, or frames to dress your mirror, you can decorate pots, and large shells can be used as holders for flowers.

Also, you can turn them into candle holders or even small lamps.

Your beauty: Maintenance therapy with strawberries. Discover how it helps!

2013-05-29T13:10:00.000+01:00

At this time of year, strawberries are the fruits of the moment. Full of vitamins and minerals, are perfect for health, but also your beauty. Even though until now they only look like a delicious dessert, from now on you will use them as ingredients for your beauty treatments.

What you did not know about strawberries is that they contain alpha-hydroxy acids which helps remove dead skin layers, but also rich in vitamin C, which stimulates collagen production. Also, strawberries contain vitamin K, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore ideal for your beauty ritual.

Effective Scrub

The main quality of these fruits is that they are rich in alpha-hydroxy acids, making them a good scrub. Cut the fruit in half and rub your face with a strawberry half. Leave to work for a few minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Your face will be smooth and visibly clean.

Anti Acne Treatment

If acne gives you hassle, then you need strawberries. You need an egg white, 3 or 4 large strawberries with stem, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of fine cornmeal. Beat the egg white in a bowl and mash separately the strawberries with honey. Add the paste in a bowl with corn flour and mix well. The treatment is applied to wet skin and allowed to act for 20 minutes, then rinsed very well.

Another mask that helps to fight acne is the strawberries and yogurt. Mash 5-6 strawberries, mix them with 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and a few drops of rose water. Apply the mask on your face, leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse with water.

Moisturizing Mask

If your skin needs a moisturizing mask, you can use strawberries. Mix 3-4 strawberries, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons of yogurt and half a banana. Apply this paste on your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10 minutes, then remove with warm water.

Dark circles and bags under the eyes

When dark circles and bags under the eyes are a problem for you, cut a few slices of strawberries and put them on your eyes. Give them 10 minutes to work, then wash your eyes and apply a moisturizer.

Strawberries for teeth

Rich in vitamin C, strawberries help to whiten teeth. Crush a strawberry and mix it with half a teaspoon of baking soda to get a smooth paste. Apply on the teeth and let it stand for five minutes before you wash your teeth with toothpaste that you normally use.

Swarovski jewelry and jewelry sets trends

2013-05-28T22:15:00.000+01:00

Swarovski crystal jewelry, also knows as Swarovski jewelry have been and will always be a symbol of refinement, and a pride for those who choose them and wear them with elegance to any special occasion. Because we want to be elegant and beautiful for any occasion, I present Swarovski jewelry trends along with their prices and relevant pictures.

Polished Hinged post Sterling silver Swarovski elements Stellux crystal

Add a hint of red-carpet glamour to any outfit with these stunning red garnet crystal earrings. Crafted from striking multifaceted garnet SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals with rondelle accents, this pair of earrings will shine and glimmer with your every movement. These remarkable earrings measure 1.5" long each and feature a .925 sterling silver leverback to help keep the earrings secure and in place.

Simple but cute Barrette can be used for any occasion. This Item was created very carefully to be durable and a great gift idea that will be cherished very dearly.

These beautiful sterling "old" silver earrings are teardrop shaped and feature intricate filigree with clear Swarovski crystal accents. These dangle earrings will go with everything in your wardrobe and if you are a fan of vintage jewelry, you will be very pleased with these!

These sleek drop earrings feature Capri Blue Artemis Bead Swarovski Crystals dangling from silvery banners studded with clear, baby blue, and deep blue rhinestones.

A magnificent floral pattern of clear rhinestones and faux pearls makes this silver plated comb ideal for any summer or spring wedding. Versatile, this piece is excellent for the modern, classic, or vintage bride. This fastening portion of this bridal comb is virtually invisible when placed in your hair and makes any hairdo look marvelous. Great with bridal up-dos, the ornament measures 5" wide and 1" tall, and rests on top of a 1-1/2" comb.

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How to regain your confidence?

2012-08-21T18:31:00.000+01:00

Stop feeling guilty about every mistake!

Does this story sound familiar to you? You're doing pretty well sticking within your calorie range until that box of candy shows up in the office, or all heck breaks loose and the only way to squeeze in lunch is at the local fast food joint. You give in to the candy or the double cheeseburger with fries and after that, things really go downhill. You start off feeling a little guilty, and the next thing you know, you're eating everything in sight and telling yourself you'll start over tomorrow, or next week, or...

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So, what's really going on here?

Were you just standing in the wrong line when they were handing out will power? Not too likely. Do you have some deep, subconscious desire to not lose weight that compels you to sabotage yourself? Possibly, but probably not. Most likely, the problem is that you went on a toxic guilt trip.
The Difference Between Healthy Guilt & Toxic Guilt
It lets you know when you're letting yourself (or someone else) down, and reminds you that your impulses are not the most important things in the universe. But there's guilt, and then there's GUILT.

The main difference between healthy guilt and its toxic cousin is a matter of when you feel it. Appropriate guilt is the kind you feel before you do something you don't want to do, while things are still in the thinking-about-it stage and there is still a chance you can choose not to do the thing that makes you feel guilty.

The psychologists refer to this as having a conscience, and it is a very helpful thing. It's so helpful that it always amazes me that you hear so little about it in discussions about weight loss.

Most of us have a good conscience when it comes to treating other people decently-we routinely expect it of ourselves and others. But when it comes to treating ourselves decently by eating well and exercising and refusing to verbally abuse ourselves when we aren't perfect...POOF! The most powerful weapon you have in your arsenal for getting yourself to act the way you want to suddenly becomes off-limits.

This might not be such a bad thing, if it meant you could get rid of the disabling, toxic guilt that comes with having an overactive, perfectionistic conscience. But that's not what happens. In fact, just the opposite happens.

When you routinely push aside the little voice in your head that tells you, for your own sake, that you may want to think twice about eating that candy or double cheeseburger, it doesn't go away. It just moves a couple of steps further down the chain of events and gets even louder. Now, instead of hearing that voice before you act, you don't hear it until after you've already done the thing you might not really have wanted to do. Instead of a gentle voice reminding you to think before you act, it's screaming at you about what you already did wrong and what a jerk you are. This compels you to spend way too much time worrying about why you keep doing this sort of thing, and getting down on yourself to the point that you become your own worst enemy. This is toxic guilt, and it is not your friend.

End the Toxic Guilt Trip: Exercise Your Healthy Lifestyle Conscience

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The Solution?

Fortunately, the solution to the problem of toxic guilt is really quite simple, at least in theory. All you have to do are three simple things:

1. When that quiet, nagging voice in your head starts saying that you are about to do something it doesn't approve of, listen to it. Stop what you're doing for a few moments to ask yourself, "Is this what I really want to do?"

2. If you agree with the voice, decide not do the thing in question. If you disagree, decide to do it. And if you're not sure (or if you halfway want to and halfway don't), try to postpone your decision (and action) until you've had a chance to sort things out a little more.

3. After you've made your decision, act! Then take a few more seconds to notice how you feel about what you just did. Nothing fancy here, no psychoanalyzing yourself, no reading yourself the riot act if you didn't do what you wanted. Just note what you decided, what you actually did, and how you felt afterwards. File this in the memory banks for future reference.
Now, you could be sitting there right now saying to yourself, "What the heck is this guy talking about? The whole problem is that I never hear that little voice until after the fact. The minute I see those candies, or smell that cheeseburger cooking, I go on autopilot and stuff it in my mouth."

This is NOT true. The little voice is there, you just aren't hearing it because you're more accustomed to your louder toxic guilt.

To train yourself to hear the little voice before it's too late, just keep practicing the three steps above until it becomes second nature to STOP and ASK yourself what you really want to do before you act. Once your conscience knows you are making the effort to listen again, it will move back up to its proper place in the chain of events.

If you find this very hard to do, you may also need to work on staying grounded in the moment and managing the particular situations that trigger mindless eating for you.

3 Ways to STOP Negative Thinking

Don't Let Negative Thoughts Sabotage Your Efforts

You've gone over your calories for the day or eaten something on your "forbidden" list. You figure that since you've blown your diet, you might as well keep on eating and start over tomorrow. You keep eating, but despise yourself for it.

You've done well all week, but the scale says you've gained a pound. You panic, feeling certain that you're doomed to be fat forever.

You set the alarm an hour early to exercise, but hit snooze. Feeling like a lazy slug, you wonder if you have any willpower to do what you know you need to.

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you?

The tendency to leap from minor, trivial problems to overblown, unrealistic conclusions is something that everyone struggles with to some degree. This type of negative thinking is one of the biggest reasons that people have difficulty sticking to their weight loss plan-and why small problems can cause stress and misery that is often avoidable.

Of course, there are dozens of deep, psychological reasons why individuals get caught up in this negativity. But you don't have to know why you do it to stop being negative. All you have to do is to take a close look at what you are actually doing and decide to stop doing it for that moment. Here are three techniques you can use to stop all those negative thoughts before they stop you:
1. Look for Hidden Thoughts and Assumptions

The process of moving from an event (like going over your daily calories) to a conclusion about the meaning of that event (I've blown my diet) and what you should do about it (keep eating, start over later), typically involves several more mental steps that you probably aren't aware of. Psychologists call these intermediate steps automatic thoughts because they are habitual, happen quickly, and feel so "right" to us that we don't even notice them.

Although you can't completely prevent automatic thoughts from occurring (after all, they naturally help us make good decisions in a hurry), these thoughts are not always accurate. Chronic negativity about yourself or your situation is a good sign that your automatic thoughts are inaccurate.

Luckily, it's not difficult to learn how to identify your automatic thoughts, figure out if they make sense, and change the ones that aren't working for you. The first step is to develop the habit of asking yourself: "What would have to be true in order for the negative conclusion I reached to be justified?"

For example, what would have to be true in order for going over your calorie limit to mean that you've "blown" your diet? Wouldn't it have to be true that your diet is a one-day event that requires a perfect performance on your part? You know that's not the case.
2. Learn to Argue with Yourself

Once you recognize some of your automatic thoughts, you can inspect them and, if necessary, argue with them. The flaw in the above example is pretty obvious: Permanent weight loss is not a short-term project, and doesn't require perfection. But sometimes the flaw or assumption won't be as obvious. If that's the case, then you may need to do some investigating.

Before you jump to conclusions or attack your own character, ask yourself a few basic questions:

* If someone I respect did exactly what I did, would I come to the same conclusion about them that I'm coming to about myself?
* If someone came to me asking for advice about how to deal with this problem, what would I say to them? Would I tell them it's a lost cause?
* How does my conclusion help solve the problem? Does deciding that I'm a "lazy slug" without willpower empower me or enable me to do better next time? What thoughts would do that?
* Is this a problem that lots of people have or am I the only one facing it? What do other people think or do when they run into this problem?
* Is this problem a general pattern in my life or am I blowing one incident out of proportion? Are there times when I do well at things that clearly require willpower and self-discipline-like going to work every day and taking care of my family?
* Have I put the same amount of time and effort into thinking about solutions as I have into listing the problems?

The more of these questions that you ask yourself, the more easily you'll be able to spot-and correct-your negative automatic thoughts that are lurking underneath your tendency to assume the worst whenever things don't go the way you planned.
3. Do What Doesn't Come Naturally

One reason that negative thoughts become so automatic and pervasive in our minds is that they are consistent with our typical feelings. If you find yourself jumping to negative conclusions about yourself, your abilities, and your options and opportunities, it's probably because that feels "right" and comfortable to you.

This doesn't mean you have to figure out why it feels "right" to feel bad about yourself. Again, you'll simply respond better to doing things differently, rather than spending hours rooting through emotional baggage.

Changing those negative thoughts and judgments into realistic and reasonable ones is going to feel uncomfortable and unnatural. In fact, feeling uncomfortable is probably a good sign that this is exactly what you need to be doing to get past your problems.

So when you're unsure about what the problem is, your best bet is to do what doesn't come naturally. When you find yourself arriving at a negative conclusion about you or your situation, stop thinking that and start thinking the exact opposite. If you're thinking that there's something fundamentally wrong with you, tell yourself the problem is in the situation-not in you-and look for ways to change the situation. If you think you're "doomed to be fat forever," tell yourself that success is unavoidable if you want it; if you're feeling like a "lazy slug," tell yourself that your "true self" really does want to exercise. You get the idea.

No matter how big, bad or scary the problem seems, you're always just one thought away from turning it into an opportunity for change, growth and progress. All you have to do is find that thought.

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Love your Body

Let Cupid take aim at you

While many of us have an easy time showering other people with love, we find that Cupid has yet to hit us with the "body love" arrow. Don't wait for Cupid! Begin today to start appreciating, accepting and yes, even loving your body.

Stop picking yourself apart
Let's face it: No matter how close-to-perfection body you have (and just what is the perfect body anyway?), chances are, there is something you would change about it if you could. Even celebrities and models who have been stamped with the media's "perfect body" rating have parts they dislike - their feet, their hands, their ears - and they don't necessarily have high self-esteem either! Rather than pick your body apart, look at your body as a whole (and read the next point)

Consider the marvelous functions of your body
There are millions of microscopic functions that go on in our bodies every day, and you don't even have to think about them. They just happen! Unfortunately, it often takes a crisis or a tragedy, such as a brush with death, a go-around with a disease, or a debilitating accident for some women to realize that their bodies weren't so bad to begin with and that their body hang-ups were a big waste of time. Don't let that be the case with you! How much time are you spending each day worrying about your weight, your body shape, the size of your rear? What could you be doing during that time? Maybe you're supposed to be the first female president, but you'll never know because you're too busy obsessing about your abs!
Get real
Did you know that most of the images you see on television, movies and magazines aren't even real? A model for a magazine cover goes through hours of professional hair and make-up, has professional stylists, top photographers who know her "best side," professional lighting, and that's all before the chosen photo goes to a company where they remove stray hairs, wrinkles, blemishes and "extra" curves. Sometimes Model A's head is stuck onto Model B's body. What you see is totally made up!

And it's not just fashion magazines that are creating a fantasy. Most of today's "fitness" magazines are following suit. On top of airbrushing and computer generating their models, fitness magazines now need to audition their models to be sure they're strong enough to just do basic exercises! Muscles are even airbrushed in! It's time to get real! Find real role models who emanate the qualities you desire. Educate yourself about what really goes on "behind the scenes." And realize that no one naturally "glows" the way those models in the magazines do!

Change your inner dialogue
It's been said that we teach others how to treat us. If we believe that, the message that comes across to others is that we are not worth being liked, loved, or treated with respect. Most of it comes from what we're not even saying. Choose to believe that you are worth taking care of and that you have the right to be respected and treated with dignity - and act like it!

Take care of your body
Diets, pills, quick-fixes, binging, not exercising, over-exercising, all these things disrespect one of the greatest gifts you have been given - your body! You only get one per lifetime, so give it the respect it deserves. You will not only feel better, but you just might become someone else's role model!

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Put Yourself First!

Reach Other Goals by Starting With Your Self

You're a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted assistant to your boss. You've been up since 6 a.m., made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighborhood kids, helped with homework, read bedtime stories, and finished extra work from the office.It's 11:30.You're exhausted.And, in about six-and-a-half hours you'll begin the whole 24-hour cycle again.

If you find yourself saying 'Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!' you're not alone. Most of us-especially women, but men too (hey, there are reasons that men die younger than women)-have at some time found ourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of our needs.

The problem with that is that if we don't take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won't be of much use to anyone else-or to ourselves. Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What's more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in proportion to the time they invest?)

If "putting yourself first" (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals. Since most of us already know that we should take care of ourselves-but often have trouble figuring out how to do it, here are some guidelines for getting there:

* Preserve your physical health with adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
* Value your emotional health as much as the physical, with a support system of friends and a willingness to laugh-especially at yourself.
* Schedule fun activities on a regular basis-it's just as important to plan pleasure as it is to plan work.
* Identify "busy behaviors" (or people) that drain your time and energy but aren't really important, then dump 'em, or at least minimize their hold on you.
* Kill two birds with one stone, combining family time with exercise, for example, which benefits everyone involved.
* Try to look at the problems in your life with new eyes to find solutions. If you're a new mom, for instance, see if you can trade childcare with another new mom to get some time for yourself.
* Learn to say "No!" Your "yes" is valuable and should not be automatic. Instead, reserve it for the things that are most important to you.
* Don't try to change every problem area in your life all at once. Start with one or two items, then expand as you get things under control.

Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits-taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a nutritious meal-you'll be amazed at the interest you'll reap.

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Boost your bathing suit confidence

How to Feel Your Best When You're Baring It All

At this time of year, the warm weather can dramatically affect our body images. We shed our bulky sweaters and jackets, no longer able to hide our bodies from the outside world. Shorts replace pants, spaghetti straps replace long sleeves, and of course, a visit to the beach bares even more!

Media headlines all share a common theme, promoting quick weight loss, summer shape-ups, and choosing the right bathing suit to hide your flaws. Their message is loud and clear: You can't possibly be thin enough, toned enough or strong enough. Even the most confident might begin to doubt their body is ready to be exposed to the world. And if you have been working on weight loss or improving fitness, whatever progress that's been made is quickly forgotten when the focus is on how far from "summer ready" you are. Many end up dreading the season that should be filled with fun!

Your body is the vehicle that carries you from place to place, and allows you to do activities that you enjoy and that make life exciting. Your body does not define who you are as a person. Of course I advocate that you do all in your power to treat it well by eating nutritious foods, exercising, getting the sleep you need and controlling stress so that you stay healthy and strong. However, we shouldn't let worrying about how we look effect our ability to engage in life and enjoy what's going on, no matter what the season or mode of dress.

With some thought and awareness, it is possible to begin feeling better about ourselves, quiet the inner critic, and enjoy bathing suit season. There are loads of tips to help you choose a bathing suit that fits you well, accentuate your best features and put your best presence forward, some of which I will share. But first, let's take a look at how you can begin to not just look better, but feel better.

Body image is a funny thing; it is not based on facts, but on emotions. And it is ever changing, sensitive to our moods, the environment, circumstances, and our physical experiences. Our body image is a learned behavior, shaped by our families, peers, culture, and most definitely by the media.

Interestingly, body image is affected more by your self-esteem than your actual physical attributes. So the best place to begin improving how you feel about your body is to work on how you feel about yourself. The first step is to become aware of your self-talk. Start noticing the things you tell yourself throughout the day. What you say about yourself ultimately is what you feel, and greatly affects your self-esteem.

If the constant chatter in your mind is sending messages such as "I'm not good enough", "I look so fat in this", or "I'll never accomplish this goal", then that is what you will believe. Keep in mind that everyone has feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt at times. But those with a stronger self-esteem learn to quiet those feelings, talk back to their inner voice, and reframe thoughts to ones that are more positive and encouraging.

Stop the negative self-talk. Rick Carson, in his wonderful book, Taming Your Gremlin, tells us:

You are not your body. Bodies are constantly changing masses of matter. You are not your personality. Personalities are networks of behaviors that emerge from a matrix of beliefs we hold about who we are. We're not our beliefs. Beliefs are just opinions we develop loyalty to. And we're not our thoughts. We have thoughts.

So what are we? Carson says we are our life. And, "You get the consciousness to appreciate your gift of life and respond to it however you would like, moment to moment and day to day." Now I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty exciting. It means we get to rewrite our story every day, and we should strive to make it one we love!

To become confident and self-assured, act confident and self-assured. Work on building your self-esteem everyday. Look in the mirror, smile at yourself and send yourself an abundance of love. Take a moment to acknowledge all you have done that's been good, no matter how small. "I am a kind and caring person. I called Mary to see how she was feeling after her operation." "I am organized and efficient, and was able to put a healthy meal on the table for my family even after a hectic day." "I am a great accountant and my clients appreciate the work I did for them this tax season."

Start your day with the right mind-set. Believe that you will have a good day and be able to handle all that comes your way, no matter what's on your calendar. Walk tall, smile, and allow the best of you to shine through. Think of the things others like about you: your sense of humor, your ability to be objective, your listening skills. Look for opportunities to utilize those attributes daily.

When you find yourself feeling embarrassed and worried that everyone is looking at you and your imperfections, stop and remind yourself that most are too busy worrying about themselves to even notice your concerns.

Take time to appreciate all your body does for you. Your legs carry you up the stairs, your thighs give you a lap to bounce your nephew up and down, and your arms lift groceries from your car and carry your children. No matter what size or shape, your body is miraculous.

Work on setting and accomplishing small, realistic goals. Our confidence soars when we complete tasks, and do what we promise ourselves we set out to do. If you've set a goal to exercise twice this week, and you did, acknowledge your success, even if the ultimate goal is to be exercising four times a week.

And, speaking of exercise, research has shown that self-esteem improves as individuals include exercise into their routine. Even a single bout of exercise has been shown to make people feel better about their bodies and themselves. So perhaps a power walk would be a great way to feel better before putting on your swimsuit and heading out for a day in the sun.

Now that you are in the right mindset, thinking positively and appreciating all you love about yourself, you will still want to make the effort to look your best. There is no doubt that when you take the time to appear put together, you end up feeling better.

Here are a few tips to put the best you forward during bathing suit season.

Shop for the bathing suit that fits your body well. Swimsuit technology has dramatically improved, allowing you to accentuate your most likable features and minimize those you are the most self-conscious about. There are loads of two-piece suits available which let you purchase a different size for your top and bottom. If you are lucky enough to have a bathing suit specialty shop in your area, skip the department store and head there. The sales personnel will be well trained in helping you find the best fitting and most pleasing suit.

Buy a suit you love, not just one you think makes you "look thinner." Rather than black, pick a color or pattern that makes you happy, and shows off your eyes and skin color.

Choose a cover-up that fits beautifully. Hiding behind a big tank will make you feel frumpy and actually make you look larger. There are wonderful wraps, swim skirts and dresses that you will enjoy wearing.

Have fun with accessories. Purchase fabulous sunglasses and a colorful floppy hat to shield you from the sun's rays. These will draw attention to your face, not your body. If you love fun jewelry, don't be afraid to wear it to the beach or pool. Inexpensive colorful, waterproof watches are all over the stores these days.

Pay attention to your grooming. A great summer haircut, manicures, pedicures, leg waxing, faux tans, and waterproof make-up will make you feel better and put together.

Don't let worries of how you look in a swimsuit spoil your summer fun. We are at our best when we are engaged in experiences that make us happy. Feel the warmth of the sun (but don't forget your sunscreen), bask in the coolness of the ocean or pool, relax in the comfort of family and friends around you, and be grateful that the lazy days of summer have finally come around again.

Bouchez, Colette. "Skinny or Not, How to Look Hot at the Beach," www.medicinenet.com.

Canfield, Jack. The Success Principles. 2005. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Carson, Rick. Taming Your Gremlin. 2003. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Lightstone, Judy. "What is Body Image and How Do You Improve It?," www.healthyplace.com

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If you are still not convinced, visit Spark People for great resources to boost your confidence, advice and tools to help you love yourself. Everything is free. You just need to sign-up, free.

Yoga gifts for little Yogis

2012-08-21T18:24:00.000+01:00

Welcome to my Yoga Guide!

Is stress wearing you down? Are your muscles tense and your posture less than perfect? Bringing yoga, a touch of Eastern culture, into your Western lifestyle may be the perfect answer to help you unwind both your body and mind.
If you have a friend, wife, lover, husband, kid, or colleague on your Christmas gift list who loves yoga, these gift recommendations are not only cool, but they're also designed to enhance their yoga practice. You will not find these gifts at any big box store, and you don't even need to leave home or wait in line; you can browse in the comfort of your PJs and order the best yoga gifts online right now. So grab a nice warm beverage, relax, and do some stress-free shopping (and don't forget it's always fun to treat yourself to one or two holiday yoga gifts too!).

Contents at a Glance

Gift yourself or gift others

3 Health Benefits of Yoga:

1. Yoga may be effective in reducing body weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol and glucose levels, according to a 2007 scientific review conducted by the University of Pittsburgh.

2. A recent study in Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that yoga decreased depression, anger and anxiety. All of the study participants were on antidepressants, but showed significant reductions in symptoms after only 20 yoga classes.

3. Yoga can also help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches, according to research published in the journal Headache in 2007.

Yoga for weight loss

Is it really helpful?

How would a yogi use yoga for weight loss? He would do it with a healthy lifestyle of course and by listening to his body. This includes a number of things.
1. Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss
2. Yoga and low carb diets
3. What supplement can speed up your weight loss
4. Internal body cleansing, why this is important and how it helps
5. Do I need to be a vegetarian?
6. My weight loss diet
7. My weight loss program

Another thing would be of course weight loss through Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing - Stay thin with a slender waist. Ayurveda is a perfect ancient science of life; the word AYUR literally means life and VEDA the science or knowledge. Ayurveda briefly explains the knowledge of the do's and don'ts one has to follow, which favours the well being of each individual to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable and advantageous life physically, mentally & socially. Ayurveda also emphasizes "prevention is better than cure".

Remember a healthy lifestyle is made up of your Diet (what food you eat and also what supplements you use), regular exercise (yoga, weights, tai chi, karate, whatever you love, a friend even has a site about the benefits of swimming) and stress reducing activities (meditation, hobby you love, time with your family, playing video games whatever activity makes you happy) on a daily basis. This will give you not only the body you want (with tools from this section of my site) but also a happier and better standard of living.

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De-stress and Lower Your Health Risks
Studies show that yoga, like many forms of physical activity, can actually help relieve stress. Emotional stress from daily life often contributes to physical stresses like muscle tension and constricted breathing. Because of its impact on the circulatory system, stress is also linked to cardiovascular disease. By alleviating physical and emotional stress, you may reduce your risk of heart disease and other illnesses.
Yoga reduces stress by encouraging deep, rhythmic breathing. It also promotes relaxation by increasing the flow of blood and oxygen to each part of the body. Some forms of yoga include meditation or the repetition of a soothing sound or phrase.

No More Slip Sliding Away - NamaSTAY Yoga Towels

Have you or your friends been having trouble with sweaty palms and feet on your yoga mat? Do you worry in those hot classes that you might lose your grip and hurt yourself by slipping and nose diving into the floor? With the yoga towels it is not the case, you get all the help you need to keep you securely planted in the downward dog position ( and not only).
NamaSTAY Yoga Towel (Padparadscha Orange)
Orange color yoga towel with Dark Grey "Om" symbol embroidery & trim
* This innovative non slip yoga towel has "sleeves" to hug your mat.
* Soft, absorbent, slip-proof fabric provides extra comfort. Always stays in place during your yoga practice, while protecting your mat.
* Provides a firm grip for hands and feet.
NamaSTAY Yoga Towel with sleeves to attach to yoga mats. Made of light weight, recyclable 80% Polyester / 20% Nylon microfiber towel fabric. Machine washable. Fits all standard-size yoga mats - 72" length X 26" width or smaller.

Socks for a more relaxing posture

ToeSox Half Toe Yoga/Pilates Toe Socks With Grips
ToeSox are made with a five-toe design to promote toe separation resulting in greater flexibility and strength. The Patented Non-Slip Sole provides slip free security during your practice. Worry no more about dirty mats and sweaty residue, ToeSox are the best hygienic altenative to bare feet. Made with cool and comfortable organic cotton. The new 1/2 Toe design increases tactile sensitivity & awareness. Cooler style for warmer weather and great for Hot Yoga.

Yoga Blocks- keeps you closer to the ground

Yoga Block 2 pack 4 Larger Size High Quality
This studio quality Yoga Blocks will aid your practice by bringing the floor closer to you to improve your asana and avoid overstretching and injury. Our Bean Yoga 3 inch and 4 inch Yoga Blocks allow you to modify and deepen poses, improve alignment and accommodate your level of flexibility which can be important for beginners and inflexible people. Firm, light-weight EVA foam with beveled edges are easy to travel with, store and are very stable and durable. Two blocks are suggested for more positioning options and great price. Choose 3x6x9 inch for travel or 4x6x9 inch for home and studio use. Available in Blue, Purple and Black.

Yoga Mat Cleaners

-keep your mat clean

Aurorae Organic Yoga Mat Wash-Cleans, Restores, Refreshes and Disinfects your Yoga Mat, Biodegradable
Yoga Mat Wash by Aurorae - Cleans, Restores, Refreshes and Disinfects your Yoga mat, 100% Organic,Biodegradable

Aurorae's certified Organic cleaning solution is formulated with essential oils to keep your yoga mat clean, disinfected and smelling fresh.

It is phosphate-free, biodegradable and hypoallergenic and does not contain alcohol or any other drying ingredients that will degrade your yoga mat.

It will remove sweat, dirt and other impurities to allow you to get the most out of your practice as well as keep you safe from any bacteria.

To keep your mat clean and fresh spray your Aurorae Yoga Mat Cleaner directly onto the mat and let soak for a few minutes then wipe or air dry. Do as needed after use. This will disinfect, restore and keep your mat fresh and clean. Your mat must be dry before use.

Ingredients: Saponified organic oils of coconut, olive and jojoba, natural essential oil blend, organic aloe vera and rosemary extract.

Don't be fooled by other inexpensive cleaners. Aurorae Stands for Quality and Service. Our #1 concern is to develop the best possible products to make your Yoga experience as pleasant as possible.

Remember "It's Your Yoga"

Yoga poses for Runners

Butterfly/Cobbler Stretch (Baddha Konasana)

Sitting tall on your mat, bring the soles of your feet together. Interlace your fingers and place them around the toes. Sit tall, rolling the shoulders back, and gaze past the end of the nose. Lean forward for a deeper stretch, stopping when you start to "feel" the stretch. With every inhale, feel your spine growing longer (imagine the crown of your head reaching out in front of you to the wall); with every exhale, allow the body to sink lower (the chest is getting closer to the floor).
TIP: Use blocks under your knees if your hips are particularly tight.
Seated Wide Angle Forward Fold (Upavistha Konasana)

This pose stretches the hamstrings and calves; the forward fold straightens and lengthens the spine.
From butterfly pose, extend your legs out to either side of you at a 90 degree angle. If you can straighten the legs, flex the feet and engage the quadriceps (by lifting your kneecap) to keep your knees from locking. Lean forward slightly and place your hands on the mat. With every inhale, feel your spine growing longer (imagine the crown of your head reaching out in front of you to the wall); with every exhale, allow the body to sink lower (chest closer to the floor).
TIP: Bend your knees as much as you need to, and bring the legs closer together if needed.
Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)

Turn to the right and step your feet about a leg's length apart. Turn your heels slightly out and your toes slightly in. (Imagine you're slightly pigeon-toed.) Inhale and stand tall and stretch your arms out to a T (not pictured). Exhale and fold forward, taking your hands to the floor or a yoga block. Allow your head to hang down, straightening your spine. Gaze past the end of your nose. After five breaths, inhale as you roll up slowly, engaging your abs and pressing in to your feet to help you rise. Exhale and step your feet together. TIP: Keep your knees slightly bent if your hamstrings are tight. If you straighten your legs, take care not to lock your knees. For a deeper stretch, engage the quadriceps by lifting up on your kneecap.

Before you begin, remember these precautions:

Do not start a yoga routine or any other workout without clearance from your doctor.
These poses are not suitable for pregnant women.
Each pose should be done in a slow and controlled manner, without bouncing or forcing, which can cause your muscles to tighten, increasing your risk of injury. Stretch in a slow, steady motion to the point of "mild discomfort." If you are stretching to the point of pain, you have stretched too far. Learn to respect your edge-never go beyond it.
This routine can be integrated into a post-run stretching routine. You can also do it any time of day. If you're not doing the stretches immediately following a workout, I recommend a 10-minute cardio warm-up before starting this routine. Warm muscles are easier to stretch.
These poses and the accompanying photos are modified for people with tight hips and hamstrings, which is common among runners.
A breath is one full inhalation and one full exhalation through the nose. Hold each pose for five breaths, or longer if you'd like.

Yoga body Bliss

Fitness News Flash

A new study published by the University of California at Berkeley shows that women who practice yoga have better body images and less disordered eating patterns than women who take part in traditional aerobic exercises. Study participants filled out surveys about the type of exercise they performed, how often, and their feelings about their bodies.

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This particular study didn't put women into different exercise groups, so researchers can't be sure whether women who already felt good about their bodies tended to steer towards yoga, or if the yoga itself helped improve body image. However, yoga, a mind-body exercise, allows practitioners to tune into their bodies, emphasizing their strengths and abilities, not their size or appearance.

This focused practice is also a great stress-reliever. Yoga could help many individuals (not exclusively women) focus on the positives of their bodies, thus improving how you feel about your body, while helping improve flexibility, strength, and mental focus in the process.

Go deeper into Yoga with this wonderful book

Slim Calm Sexy Yoga: 210 Proven Yoga Moves for Mind/Body Bliss

by: Tara Stiles

Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 08/21/2012)

Inside this book is the secret to a new you.A slimmer, calmer, sexier you.
The secret? A revolutionary approach to the traditional practice of yoga.
Study after study has shown that yoga offers a multitude of benefits for today's stressed out, busy woman, including a trimmer body, stronger immunity, lower blood pressure, improved mood, better sex, and more!
In this comprehensive manual, you'll find more than 200 body-shaping and life changing yoga poses, meditations, breathing exercises, and unique 15-minute routines crafted by yoga superstar Tara Stiles.
In Slim Calm Sexy Yoga you'll discover how just 15 minutes of yoga a day can help you:
This easy-to-follow illustrated guide to the transformative powers of yoga guarantees a total lifestyle makeover. Let Slim Calm Sexy Yoga be your blueprint for a brand-new you!

Check out these Yoga videos to help get you started

14-Minute Basic Yoga Workout: Put down that coffee! Re-energize your mind and body with this focused, feel-good yoga routine.
20-Minute Yogilates Routine: Join Kathy Smith for a feel-good routine that stretches and energizes your body from head to toe.
10-Minute Yoga Fusion Workout: A dynamic twist on strength training, this 10-minute segment from the "Core Fusion Power Sculpt" DVD will give you a shapely, defined physique by combining yoga, Pilates, strength training, and Core Fusion's trademark deep-muscle movements.
Intro to Using a Yoga Block: Find out how a simple block can improve your yoga practice.
Intro to Using a Yoga Strap: How exactly does a yoga strap help your practice or flexibility routine? Find out!

Lose weight with Zumba Fitness

2012-08-21T18:21:00.000+01:00

Zumba your weight away

Hello there to all of us who are desperately trying to lose weight.

This is my personal story - I was overweight for a lifetime, about a year ago, I decided, that's it, I have to lose weight for my own good, I am young and already had problems with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and so on. If I would continue God knows what else would happen, my biggest motivation is my daughter, I don't want her to lose her mum, so I decided I have to lose weight.

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What is Aqua Zumba?

Known as the Zumba "pool party," the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

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This is my story with Zumba Fitness

I will be honest with you, I have tried drastic diets and never worked, until I had enough and I started by joining a website that I randomly found online, while searching on Google for another way to lose weight. I didn't want to spend money. Best of all, this website is free, it offered me fitness tracker, food tracker, weight tracker, free advice, free exercise videos, motivation and real facts about real people. And one particular person stayed in my mind. I won't name her or say anything about her weight, I just want to share her story. She was so fat and so big and so sick that she wasn't able to walk anymore, the doctors didn't give her any chances of recovery, she had knees operations and she was in a wheelchair, not able to walk, not able to enjoy her life. This was a tough and long journey, but she did it, thanks to this website. She started by looking for exercises to do whilst sitting. She did those exercises every single day, she changed her diet, her lifestyle thanks to the website. And now, after a few years of struggle, she DID IT. After years of doctors telling her she won't be able to walk anymore, she went to see them, but not in a wheelchair, she is walking again, the doctors were so surprised and the only thing they could offer was to congratulate her. This was what motivated me to start doing it. So I started as well, let me tell you this is totally FREE and is the best weight loss website from America ( in my opinion), totally free: sparkpeople , I will always refer them. You can joy as well, by clicking here..
I am not so much into exercise, but I realized when you start doing it, you can't stop, you just crave for it. I used to feel so tired, but now I feel tired when I am not exercising. This is how I discovered Zumba- a way of having fun whilst losing weight. Spark People is a huge community, where you can feel like home. When I discovered Zumba, it was quiet expensive, I couldn't afford to buy it.

I will go back to the website- I was so thrilled about Spark People that I couldn't keep it for myself. I told my partner about it, but he wouldn't believe that there is such a website out there that can actually help you lose weight for free. He was laughing and laughing. Anyways I told him I discovered a fun way to exercise, I discovered Zumba, but couldn't afford to buy it. He didn't say anything about that.

In the meantime I continued exercising, the challenges from Spark People and I started losing weight, I cut oil from my cooking, I cut greasy foods, I started eating salads and everything was so enjoyable, I was dieting without even noticing. For 3 months I was exercising every day, my body started to have a shape, I started having a waist, it felt awesome, I was so proud, but it was not enough for me, I kept thinking about Zumba, I kept reading and reading, I saw so many people were so enthusiast about this type of dance, Zumba, I never heard that before, and I wanted to try for myself, but as everyone knows you can find anything on Youtube or different websites, so I gave it a go, but I couldn't find any good videos on how to start,Step-By-Step Guide, nothing, just some types of dance and that's it.

But, soon my birthday came, and guess what I got for my birthday? A marriage proposal ( I was in the clouds), and then I couldn't believe what my partner gave me: Zumba Fitness Exhilarate: The Ultimate Experience DVD Set.

Oh my God, I couldn't believe what I saw in front of my eyes. And then I was like- This is it, I have it, now it time for me to Zumba, and I am telling, you are really Zumba.

I will tell you how the Zumba story started. An aerobic instructor named Alberto ( Beto- his nickname also in the DVDs) Perez went for his class, but forgot his usual music at home, he couldn't go back home take the music, so he took what tapes he had in the car at the time and played the music, he saw it had a great success so he started blending aerobic moves with music. Zumba consists of hip-hop moves, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance .

What more do we need- I got to learn dance moves from around the world and lose weight in the same time, it's so much fun it is unbelievable and the amount of calories you lose is amazing. I lost more than 10kg till know, and no one can stop me. Instead of sitting and watching TV ( what I used to do before) now I dance my weight off and I love it.

I am so grateful to my partner that he bought this for me, that you can't even imagine, and we are doing it together, it so much fun it is addictive. He can't believe I lost so much weight with the help of Zumba and Spark People. I don't even need to go to gym, why spend all those money when you can do it at home? And to be honest with you, I never liked going to the gym-being fat I felt so embarrassed by the way I looked that I would rather do it at home. Now I don't fancy going to the gym when I have my Zumba waiting for me to switch on the TV.

Just a click of a button and I lost so much weight whilst having fun and learning how to dance.

So why don't you Zumba the weight away?

You can do it

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Zumba Class claims World Record

A sports centre in North Lanarkshire is claiming to have set a new world record for the biggest ever Zumba class.

The organisers at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility said 836 people took part in the class on Sunday.

The Guinness Book of Records is now set to rule whether the attempt beats the previous record of 575, thought to be held by Dalhousie University in Canada.

Melanie Menzies, health and fitness manager with North Lanarkshire Leisure, organised the event at Ravenscraig.

She said: "It was such a great atmosphere, the whole place was absolutely buzzing.

"We think the previous record is 575 people so we've taken it to a whole new level."

Source: BBC News

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Tips to stay motivated

Ways to Rediscover Your Drive

Everyone tells us to stay motivated. Our friends, our co-workers, our relatives say to keep going, don't quit. Sometimes, though, you ask, "Why? Why try my hardest when it ends in disappointment? Why go through something when it's going to hurt? Why?"

Because it's going to be different this time! Because you can't accomplish anything that you give up on. Disappointments and failures happen to everyone. The difference between those who reach their goals and those who don't is staying motivated. If you're motivated, you'll keep going. If you keep going, eventually you'll reach your goal.

Need more reasons?
1. Confidence

How did it feel after that first jog around the block? Or when you finally walked the stairs at work without losing your breath? The more you accomplish, the more you'll believe in yourself.

2. Fit into that dress

It's been hanging up in your closet for two years now, just waiting to be thrown on for a night on the town. All it takes is for you to go that extra mile and stay on track. Before you know it, those two years will be ancient history.
3. Make the week easier

Ever felt like a week was taking forever? It feels like Friday, but it's only Tuesday? This happens when you're not working towards anything. When you have a goal in mind, you'll want to cook that healthy dinner or go to the gym. The week will not only go faster, but be more enjoyable.

4. Gives you purpose

Every once in a while, we need a good reason to get out of bed. Here it is, right in front of you. Eat the healthy breakfast that's going to jump start your day, go for your morning jog, or walk to the driveway and grab the newspaper. When you're motivated, you have a reason to do what you do.

5. For your kids
And your grandkids. And their kids, too. The healthier you are, the longer you'll be around to watch your kids grow and to spoil your grandchildren. They'll want you to be around as long as possible; consider this just another present.

6. Power of momentum

It's a scientific fact - something in motion tends to stay in motion. Momentum builds quickly and can lead to great results. Suddenly, you're not only working for the goal, but also to keep your streak alive. Even more reason to reach your goals.

7. The 'wow' effect

Picture this: Walking into a restaurant, you run into someone from high school, and their eyes light up. They gasp, "Wow, you look great!" By sticking with your goals, this can happen. Watch the "wows" add up.

8. Spread the spark

When friends and family see how hard you're working, they'll wonder how they can reach their own goals. Guess who they're going to look to for help? By staying motivated, you'll not only help yourself, but others too.

9. Keep gaining experience

The more you do, the more you will learn and understand. You'll discover which tactics work best for you and which ones don't. It's like weeding out the garden - not the most enjoyable job in the world, but when you're done, all that's left are beautiful flowers. Keeping sticking with it and soon it will be all flowers for you.

Diet and weight loss Motivational Posters

-how to create one

When there's a difficult job to do or goal to accomplish, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Whether it's studying to get good grades, keeping up a high work output at your place of employment or losing weight, a motivational poster can act as an inspiration to stay motivated and continue doing the job or reaching for the goal. Family members or fellow employees can participate in the creation of the motivational poster, thereby helping to keep an entire group of people motivated.

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Write down specifically what you want your motivational poster to accomplish, whether it's work harder, get better grades or lose weight.

2 Brainstorm ideas on what words to use that will spur you and other to accomplish the goal. For example, if you want to get better grades, you could write "Studying is for winners." If you want to lose weight, you could write "Tomorrow, a slimmer me." Keep the number of words short so its message can be taken in at a glance.

3 Sketch some ideas for background shapes over which you'll print your words. Arrows and starburst patterns can be effective eye-catchers. Rectangles and ovals can also help to accentuate the arrows and starburst patterns.

4 Draw the background shapes with a pencil on your poster board. Then draw the words over the background shapes. The words should be "on top" of the background shapes, so erase any background shape pencil lines that cross over the words. Vary the thickness of the letters to give the words added weight.

5 Color in the background shapes with colored markers. Be careful not to color in the shape of the words yet. Also, avoid having a background shape be the same color as you'll be using in the words so that they'll stand out more.

6 Take a marker and fill in the color for the words. Use a black marker to outline the words. Add an exclamation point if desired for emphasis.

Make three versions of your motivational poster and use the one that turns out the best. Bright colors, especially reds and oranges, excite the senses more that pastels and can help with the motivational message.

Using too strict of a tone in your motivational words can make the message not come across as well as an engaging tone.

Weight Loss MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

"Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired."

"The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the others willing to let them."

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

"Those who believe they can do something are probably right - and so are those who believe they can't."

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily."

"Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of."

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results."

"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." See

"Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse."

"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm."

To swear off mistakes is very easy. All you have to do is swear off having ideas.

Play Zumba Fitness on Wii

- have fun with it!

Ditch the workout and join the PARTY!

Bring the Zumba Fitness Party
right into your living room with Wii. The Zumba program pairs red hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music to create an ultra fun fitness party on your console that's focused on the joy of movement. Follow along as Zumba instructors Tanya, Gina and Beto (Zumba's creator) guide you through more than 30 routines that will make you forget you are even exercising!

Getting started is easy!

* Zumba Fitness
on Wii comes with a specially designed belt.
* Fasten your belt around your waist.
* You're ready to go and join in with the contagious dance moves.

Features:

* Bring theZumba Fitness
experience home with you in the first interactive game based on the successful brand!
* Learn and perfect nine different dance styles: Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco and Calypso.
* Includes more than 30 Zumba routines-some exclusive to the game.
* Follow your on-screen Zumba instructor's routine in a high voltage party atmosphere. As you fine tune the steps, the stage and party transforms in dynamic new ways.
* Strap the Zumba belt to your waist to turn the Wii Remote into a hip motion sensor.
* Supports up to 4 players. Team up and try to earn the highest workout score as a group or play against each other in Zumba Attack! Mode for the ultimate fitness dance off.
* Dance in a range of venues: learn the basics in the Zumba gym and then take the party to a fantasy night club, an industrial factory, a skyscraper rooftop and a futuristic Zumbathon stadium.
* Includes "Learn the Steps" training, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routines for all skill levels.
Zumba Fitness Party
is available on Xbox 360 Kinect, Nintendo Wii and Playstation Move.

Zumba Fitness 2

And if you liked Zumba Fitness, you will love the NEW Zumba Fitness 2
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Ditch the workout and bring the Zumba Fitness Party
right into your living room!

Three million players worldwide and counting have already discovered the exhilarating Zumba Fitness interactive video game work out. Following the worldwide best-selling original, Zumba Fitness 2
builds on that phenomenal success while elevating the exer-game category to a new high of fun, effective fitness. This cutting-edge experience layers in loads of new features and improvements, amps up the dance-fitness party and gives you even more ways to sculpt your body and party yourself into shape. Get ready for the sleek, sexy physique you've always dreamed of!

Get a total body workout with 32 electrifying new routines and music tracks, including hits from today's hottest artists including Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and Yolanda Be Cool & DCup
* Follow along as celebrity Zumba instructors Tanya Beardsley, Gina Grant and Beto guide you through each routine. New 3D models of each instructor make playing the game feel like taking a real class with Zumba's elite celebrity trio!
* Learn 20 different dance styles across routines, from fan favorites like Merengue, Samba and Cumbia to new additions like Axe, Indian, Latin Pop, Bellydance and Pasodoble
* Get your party on in 5 stunning, dynamic environments, from a Miami Yacht to a LA nightclub. Watch the party grow as you match moves throughout each area!
* Choose each instructor's outfit and personalize clothing with the new Zumba apparel customization feature
* New video cueing system makes the choreography easier to follow for new players
* New Progress Tracker lets you follow every stat relating to your gameplay, including: calories burned, trophies earned, overall rank, technique score based on how many moves matched overall, and more.
The best selling Wii game in 2011 is BACK!

Zumba Fitness 2
is a multiplayer Dance - Fitness game for Wii that provides an outlet for players to get a great full body workout in a fun dance class environment. Based on the popular Zumba exercise dance craze that has swept the world in recent years,Zumba Fitness 2
is the second game in the Zumba Fitness video game series and is designed for players of all fitness levels. Gameplay incorporates 20 different dance styles and utilizes the included Zumba Fitness belt which holds the Wii Remote, allowing for hands-free action. Additional features include: 20 different dance styles, five different game modes, 32 electrifying new routines and music tracks, a new progress tracker, varied difficulty levels and instructor customization.

Party Yourself into Shape!

Following the worldwide best-selling original, Zumba Fitness 2
builds on that phenomenal success while elevating the exer-game category to a new high of fun, effective fitness. This cutting-edge experience layers in loads of new features and improvements, amps up the dance-fitness party and gives you even more ways to sculpt your body and party yourself into shape. Get ready for the sleek, sexy physique you've always dreamed of.

Key Game Features:

Get a total body workout with 32 electrifying new routines and music tracks, including hits from today's hottest artists including Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and Yolanda Be Cool and DCup.

Follow along as celebrity Zumba instructors Tanya Beardsley, Gina, Grant and Beto guide you through each routine. New 3D models of each instructor make playing the game feel like taking a real class with Zumba's elite celebrity trio.

Get in shape with 5 different game modes:
Single Song - Dance a single routine of your choice. The new song preview feature gives you a feel for a track before you dive in and lose yourself in the music.
Zumba Class - A workout block of routines in 20, 45 or 60 minute formats. You can now create your own custom routines by saving a playlist of your favourite songs.
Zumba Party - Up to 4 players can join the party in your living room with cooperative gameplay.
Learn the Steps - Revamped tutorial mode lets you learn at your own pace by breaking down the core dance styles into the basics.

Get your party on in 5 stunning, dynamic environments, from a Miami Yacht to a LA nightclub. Watch the party grow as you match moves throughout each area.

Choose each instructor's outfit and personalize clothing with the new Zumba apparel customization feature.

New video cueing system makes the choreography easier to follow for new players.

New Progress Tracker lets you follow every stat relating to your gameplay, including: calories burned, trophies earned, overall rank, technique score based on how many moves matched overall, and more.

Approachable gameplay offers a full tutorial mode with Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routines tiered for all skill levels.

Affix the exclusive Zumba Fitness belt (included free in the game box) to your waist and slide the Wii Remote into the holster to dance hands-free.

Zumba Fitness on your Iphone

Maybe you think you can not do it in your lunch break at work, there is no way you can carry your laptop or dvd player to zumba your body...
Well, guess what- you are always using your Iphone wherever you are, isn't it?
There is an application for your Iphone, where Zumba Fitness is a collection of 25 Videos including;Sexy Chick Warm Up, Low RiderElectro Pop, Whenever Wherever, Temperature, Feeling Hot Hot Hot, Mauja Hi, Mauja Pose Extreme, Zumba African Dream, Zumba Lluvia, Cool Down, La Fiesta, Ya Llego, SanusZamba, Zumba Pa La Discoteka, A Bailar, Amor Para MiMi, Bomba, Sono, This Reggaeton Is Transilitious, C'mon And Dance Cachamba, Bailando Sexy, Shake SlideZumba is the new dance craze that is taking the World by storm and its easy to see why! Its a great way to get fit and stay in shape but much more than that its fun!!!
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Zumba Exhilarate weight loss stories

- thanks sent to Zumba teachers

Beside my weight loss story with Zumba Exhilarate, I managed to find thousand of weight loss success stories all over the world.

Some of them I've decided to share with you.

Aida

Dear Pauline,
Thanks just never seems enough to say for all that I have received from you and your Zumba classes. There is definitely more than body transformation going on, lives are being changed.
For starters In Jan/2006 I started a new weight loss journey. After 2 ½ years I reached my weight loss goal. The first year of maintenance was just as hard as losing the weight but I kept plugging along with my regular gym routine. I reached a point that I needed to challenge myself more and increase the intensity of my workouts. Realizing I had no desire to push myself that much further at the gym, I knew i needed to keep moving to keep the weight off. It had been a long haul and I was already pushing myself in so many areas of my life. I was not budging one more bit at the gym. Searching around for something different I found a Zumba class. I loved it so much I could not get enough. I came across a flyer for a Zumba Party by a local instructor (guess who?) and the rest is Zumba Love history. I loved the intensity of the class, the music and the atmosphere. I went from twice a week to four and more. Zumba has helped me maintain my weight loss of over 70lbs and I became part of a new family. The amount of love, concern, encouragement and motivation I receive every time I walk into a class is unique and priceless. I am so inspired during every class to continue making the healthy choices necessary to dance like no one is watching. This year with the opening of Z-Lifestyle Dance Fitness Studio I have not stepped foot in a gym since May/2011. Losing the weight was step one, keeping it off step two, falling in love with my new body step three. For the first time in my adult life, I love the woman I see looking back at me in the mirror. Thank you Pauline for challenging me to enjoy moving more and have fun doing it.
With much Zumba love,
Aida

Grace

Dear Pauline,

My college classmate sent me this picture of the Old Me taken in 2009 for our mini reunion in LA. I was wide as the chair! I think I was even bigger this past summer. I dreaded the scale because the arrow kept going on the wrong direction. Looking at this picture I can't believe how I let myself go and how different I am now- the New Me! I cannot thank you enough for being so inspiring to all of us. When you struggle all these years to lose weight, words are not enough to express how grateful I am to you. I've tried everything from dieting, to going to the gym and getting a personal trainer, but it got tedious and boring after a while. It was no longer fun so I stopped going to the gym and cancelled my appointments with the trainer. A friend said I should check out your studio, and I'm glad I did. When I attended your class for the first time, I had so much fun! The hour went by so fast, I said to myself Zumba is for me! Three months later and 16 lbs lighter, I feel good about myself, I have more energy, and I sleep better at night. It's still a ways to go but I will keep going until I reach my goal. Zumba changed my life.

True I did all the work to make it happen but it would not have been possible if I didn't have a great teacher in you. You are an angel. You motivate and encourage people to live a positive and healthy lifestyle. You are an inspiration to all of us. I feel so fortunate to have met you, and your wonderful mom.

Love you my dear Zumba Queen,

Grace

Caren's Weight loss journey!

J.B.

My weight has always been a struggle for me. Back in 2003, I managed to lose over 60 pounds without exercise, but it was short-lived as I gained it all back - and then some. Ever since then, my weight has fluctuated up and down, and I tried every diet out there. In January 2010 I tagged along with my best friend to a Zumba class. I remember my first class vividly - wondering how I was going to make it through a whole class after struggling from just the warm up songs. I started out by taking only 1 class per week and kept at it. Each week when I'd walk through the doors, I'd be encouraged by my instructor, Pauline, and forgot that I was actually exercising. It's exactly what they say, it's "exercise in disguise".

There are no words that truly express how much Pauline has touched my life. She is always there with a smile and her energy is infectious. She makes you want to work harder and push yourself. I'm so thankful that I found myself walking through the door into HER studio. It's such a cliché to say if I could do it then you could too, but I literally went from not exercising at all to now taking over 7 classes per week and following a diet plan that has me down over 55 pounds. I found something that is worth sticking to. My weight loss journey continues and I'm glad that I have Pauline and the wonderful friends I met in my Zumba classes to share it with.

Margie - contest winner for her "Zumba Story"!

My name is Margie, I am in my mid 40's and have also tried taking care of myself , whether it be physically, spiritually & mentally. But as we all know living in today's world with our high demands of our jobs and families finding that balance of feeling good inside and out is extremely difficult.

I was a member of a Gym for over nine years. I would get up at 4:30 AM and be working out by 5:00 AM including a spin class. I would then rush home by 7:00 get my family ready for work & school, I even prepared dinner before work, I would then stress and rush to work and see patients from 9-6. My days were forever long and exhausting; I was always tired and very stressed with this routine. My doctor emphasized that a woman my age NEEDED adequate rest in order for my metabolism to get moving. They also stressed the importance of finding an exercise routine that would be relaxing and good for my SOUL. So I found Yoga, which helped me find inner peace & total relaxation with great movements I have never done before. But I was still lacking something else, this was when a friend shared with me that she attended a Zumba Class and loved it. She told me the program was so fulfilling and fun and I had to try it.

The Zumba Program for me has been like no other workout experience! It has filled that void I have been missing in my soul for the last 10 years. I come from a Hispanic background, and the music of all of the Latin rhythms just pulsates through my blood stream during a Zumba Class. Every single instructor brings their energy that not only motivates me but inspires the class that anyone can feel positive about themselves inside & out. The Zumba Program is so unique because you are so busy shaking what you got, you forget you are actually exercising. With every Zumba Class you just feel so alive and full of energy no matter what. With every class I never realized my hips swivel so much and actually burn up to 1100 calories per class!!! The Zumba Program has given the grace and confidence that I have been looking for because at this point since I join the Zumba Program I am 26 pounds lighter. I will continue to work hard and master my shoulder shimmy moves and torch more calories!!!

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9 Dieting Paradoxes

Weight loss can make smart people look silly, confound roomfuls of award-winning scientists, and baffle the rest of us, who are otherwise competent and brilliant in our own right. Somehow the mysterious answers still elude us.

Part of the mystery and frustration could be that we often look at the whole dieting question backwards. There are a number of assumptions and beliefs we often hold that are actually the opposite of what's really true. However, there are some paradoxes (statements that seem contradictory but are actually true) that you should hold onto. Putting these to use will help you see progress and, more importantly, gain confidence.

There are 9 Goal Achievement Paradoxes that you can apply to your weight loss goals, or any part of your life. Here are the first three. Perhaps they can lend some insight for how to solve some puzzles in your own life:

PARADOX 1: Perfectionism does not lead to perfection.
Excellence is a good thing. So is working as hard as possible to create, build, and perform to the best of your abilities. But what you may not realize is that trying to be perfect can actually hinder your chances of being excellent.

The pursuit of perfection comes with an ugly flip side: a fear of failure, or fear of making a mistake. This fear keeps a lot of people from trying something different or learning a new skill. They'd rather not try than go through the anguish of not doing it perfectly. The perfectionist likes to stick with things she knows that she can do.
To succeed, you need to grow, learn, and expand your world. By erasing your opportunities for testing the water, perfectionism limits your growth, and takes away your chances of finding a more excellent path.

That's why your physical foundation is so critical. It gives you the confidence and support you need to take those chances, to recover from mistakes, and test the limits of possibility.

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PARADOX 2: The harder you work, the more fun you'll have

- Really!

There's a time for work. There's a time for play. And sometimes they happen to be one and the same.

We all know people who say their jobs don't really feel like work. That's because they absolutely love what they're doing. They consider themselves lucky to have work that's fun, or to be part of something they really believe in. The secret is, this can happen in any area of your life-not just your career.

Your goals reflect your interests, what you'd like to do, and what you care about. Can you think of a more fun way to use energy than on stuff you deeply enjoy and hold dear? If it sounds a bit idealistic, it is. But going after something you really want is what makes it fun.
You'll still need gallons of elbow grease, but goals shouldn't seem like work at all. It's your playtime.

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PARADOX 3: Focusing on only one area can hurt your progress in that area

Building a healthy lifestyle while emphasizing a key part of your life is important. But that foundation is just the beginning, and can't happen by itself.

Your healthy habits can work together to take your life to another level. Improvement in one area helps-and depends on-the others. To reach your full potential in anything, you can't neglect all to zero-in on one.

For example, you could become decently creative if that's all you focused on. But for impressive progress, you'd also need to pay attention to nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress management.

Limiting your focus too much can not only hinder progress, but it can also be harmful. Losing sleep, eating poorly and living with stress are common mistakes people make when they're obsessed with a goal. In the short term, it may be effective, but results could reach new heights in the long run if these important needs aren't neglected.

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PARADOX 4: Following a regular program gives you more flexibility

Which is easier to reschedule, a five-minute chat or a three-hour meeting?

Our lives may seem pretty full already. Lists get longer while available time gets more scarce - and the real world is always waiting to muck things up. When schedules change and new things come up, the toughest items to move are the ones that chew up the most time. They're also the easiest to drop for "convenience."
Regular, little bits of progress are easier to fit into your ever-changing schedule. By building consistency with these little bits, you won't need to block out huge amounts of time to do it all at once.

For even more flexibility, have several alternatives planned for getting at the same results. By regularly choosing from a variety of "little thing" options, you can make your life more flexible and manageable.

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Paradox 5. The more time you spend on SparkPeople, the more time you'll have for important stuff

Most people don't think they can do anything about all the stuff they "have" to do every day. In reality, it's about choices.

You can simplify your life, first by finding goals to focus on, then by getting rid of things that don't support any goal in particular.

The more you focus on what's important, and the more you "do a little bit every day" to go after your goals, the more your days will be filled with meaningful activity. Everything you do has meaning when you're working toward your goals or a purpose. Even the stuff that fills your schedule now will look, feel and smell more important-if there's a juicy "why" involved.

Imagine living a life of doing things because you want to, not because you have to.

PARADOX 6: You can get more results with less effort

Opposite of everything you've ever been told, how is this possible? Simply put, as you build yourself a strong foundation, you don't have to stretch as far to get what you want.

Pretend you're collecting walnuts from a tree by throwing rocks into the branches. At first, you'd have some success, but the effort outweighs the results. Now, suppose you started to build a ladder by grinding the used walnuts into a woody pulp, a ladder that grew as you collected more walnuts - a cycle of growth begins. The higher the ladder grows, the closer you get to the walnuts. The closer you get, the easier it is to hit and collect more walnuts for your ladder, your foundation.

Eventually, you'll reach the branches. Then, just by shaking the branches, you can collect hundreds of walnuts in just a few seconds. Ta-da! Results outweigh the effort.

You'll also be in a perfect spot to go after a higher tree.

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PARADOX 7: There is such a thing as a good mistake

A mistake, or a step back, doesn't have to be a negative thing. It depends on what you do with it. You can mope and stress about it, cutting back your efforts so you don't "fail" again.
Or, you can move past a mistake with a little more insight and wisdom to plan for a better future-a future where that mistake doesn't happen again. This is how you learn and grow. Mistakes force you to evaluate your actions, change the way you're going about your business, and improve. Why else would you do any of these things?

Mistakes are part of the natural growth process, nearly as important-definitely more educational-than success. Just keep it in perspective. Thomas Edison liked to say that he knew only one way to make a light bulb, but discovered thousands of ways not to.

Without mistakes, you may become competent in a skill, but you'd never master it. Without heeding the lessons that mistakes teach, you're doomed to repeat them again.

PARADOX 8: Dreaming can give you practical results

There's no reason your wishes can't become goals. The biggest contribution you can make to the world will always come from something you're passionate about.

It's true that society is interested in the practical, the useful, the realistic. That's fine. It's also true that the best results-the outcomes with the most practical impact- happened because someone thought "what if." (And then he worked his tail off to make it reality.)
To turn your wishes into goals, the same is true. You get practical results when you apply "what if" to your own life. Your desire to see it through grows as your idealistic vision takes hold.

Success doesn't happen without a vision and hard work. When you have both, they sprout from a passion that's rooted in idealistic thinking.

In the end, the grander the vision, the greater your accomplishments.

PARADOX 9: The best time to act like a kid is when you're an adult

When you were a child, you were full of energy, dreams, imagination and the joy of discovery. Those days and weeks seemed to last forever.

But you couldn't just do whatever you wanted. You had to ask permission for everything. You survived on a few pennies or dollars each week. You had to go to bed early. "If only I didn't have to do those things," you thought, "I could have some real fun." Well, now you can.

Playing hasn't changed. You can dream just as big, and play just as hard. Except now, you have the clout to do it right.

You have the freedom. You have the resources. And you can stay up as late as you want.

Are you adopting a diet or a lifestyle?

You've heard it so many times that you probably say it in your sleep: "Diets don't work; if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to make a lifestyle change."

But what does a lifestyle change look or feel like, and how do you know when you've made one? The way some people talk about it, you'd think there's some sort of mystical wisdom you get when you "make the change" that tells you when and what to eat, and how to stop worrying about the number on the scale. Does this mean you'll finally stop craving chocolate and start liking tofu?

The basic difference between a diet mentality and a lifestyle mentality is simply a matter of perspective. Having the right perspective may not make tofu taste better than chocolate, but it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to achieving your goals, avoiding unnecessary suffering along the way, and hanging onto your achievements over the long haul.

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Have you made the change?

The basic difference between a diet mentality and a lifestyle mentality is simply a matter of perspective. Having the right perspective may not make tofu taste better than chocolate, but it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to achieving your goals, avoiding unnecessary suffering along the way, and hanging onto your achievements over the long haul.

Trust me on this. I've lost well over 350 pounds in my life-I know how to do that. But I also put 200 of those back on again, getting bigger each time. The 150 pounds I lost a few years ago is staying off, because I've changed my perspective.

Here are the main ways a diet differs from a lifestyle:

1. A diet is all about numbers-the number on the scale and the number of calories you eat and burn. Success is defined in terms of how well you stick to your numbers.

A lifestyle change is all about you. It's about lining up your eating and physical activity with your real goals and desires. Success is defined in terms of how these changes make you feel about yourself.

2. The diet mentality assumes that reaching a certain weight is the key to finding happiness and solving other problems. That's why messing up the numbers on any given day can be so upsetting-it means you've messed up on just about everything that really matters.

The lifestyle approach assumes that being overweight is usually the result of other problems, not the cause. Addressing these problems directly is the best way to solve both the problems themselves and your weight issues. This means focusing on many things, not just the numbers on the scale or the Nutrition Tracker. Numbers only tell a small part of the story, and "bad" numbers often provide good clues into areas that need attention.

3. Going on a diet involves an external and temporary change in eating technique. You start counting and measuring, and you stop eating some foods and substitute others, based on the rules of whatever diet plan you are using. Maybe you throw in some exercise to burn a few extra calories. You assume that it's the technique that produces the results, not you. The results of a diet are external; if you're lucky, you may change on the outside-but not on the inside. Once you reach your goal weight, you don't need the technique anymore, and things gradually go back to "normal." So does your weight-and then some. And, of course, all the problems you hoped the weight loss would solve are still there.

Making a lifestyle change involves an internal and permanent change in your relationship with food, eating, and physical activity. You recognize that the primary problem isn't what you eat, or even how much you eat, but how and why you eat. Eating mindlessly and impulsively (without intention or awareness) and/or using food to manage your emotions and distract yourself from unpleasant thoughts-this is what really needs to change. Learning to take good care of yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually-so that you don't want to use eating to solve problems it really can't-is a lifelong learning process that is constantly changing as your needs and circumstances change.

This doesn't mean the surface level things don't matter. Clearly, controlling how much and what you eat is vital, and caring how you look is a great motivator. The real issue here is where you fit into the picture. The key to both permanent weight loss and feeling satisfied and happy with yourself and your life is to take personal responsibility for what you can control, and let go of everything else.

Many factors that are out of your control-your genes, age, medical status and previous weight history- will affect your weight and appearance. These factors may determine how much weight you can lose, how quickly you'll lose it, and how you'll look and feel when you've gone as far as you can go. When you focus too narrowly on the numbers on the scale or what you see in the mirror, you are staking your happiness and satisfaction on things you really can't control. That pretty much guarantees that you'll be chronically worried, stressed, and uncomfortable-and more likely than ever to have problems with emotional eating.

And when you rely too much on external (diet) tools, techniques, and rules to determine your behavior, you are turning over your personal responsibility to the tools and techniques. If you find yourself frequently losing motivation or feeling powerless to control your own behavior, it's probably because you're counting on the tools to do your part of the work for you. You're the only one who can decide what's right for you; only you can change your attitude and perspective to match your personal reality.

In fact, one of the best ways you can start the transition from a diet to a lifestyle is by taking on the responsibility to identify the problems you need to work on and gather the info you need. Whether it's coming to terms with emotional eating, improving your body image, or finding a vision of the life you want to live-you'll find that you aren't alone and that plenty of support and help is available.

You just need to take that first step away from the diet mentality and closer to a new and improved life(style).

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How Spark People community can help you lose weight

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How Spark People community can help you lose weight

Spark People

As you might previously heard of Spark People from my other lens Lose Weight with Zumba Fitness I have decided I should dedicate an entire lens to this wonderful community which gave me tons of help in my weight loss journey. I can honestly say it was the only community where I felt comfortable to get the support I needed and the most important of all, motivation and being able to stay annonymus if I chose to.

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I found it by accident

It's true. As overweight, we usually feel ashamed or embarassed to go and see a doctor and get help, to join a gym because we might think people will stare. And most of us don't usually have the money to buy equipment or slimming DVDs and exercise at home, buy slimming pills which by the way, in my opinion don't work, or simply don't have the time to stick to a breakfast-snack-lunch-snack-dinner diets as easy as they might sound.
And because I felt so embarassed of being overweight I didn't really felt like going to the gym or did I have the money for it. Yes there are vouchers or free trials for a gym, but what's the point to go to the gym for a week trial or 1 day free pass when all of us know it takes time to lose the extra weight.
I always thought of myself I can't do it, I tried diets, slimming pills and failed. I tried the gym for a few months and didn't see any improvment and so I stopped. So wrong I was. And then I said something is wrong, I have health problems that don't allow me to lose weight. So I went to see my doctor and trace any potential health issues that might stop me from losing weight. I failed again. Then I said it's because of stress. Some people lose weight because of stress and some gain weight because of stress. I decided I fell into the second category. I got more depressed and ate more and more.. One day my husband told me what now I would say it's WRONG to even think about, that this is who I am, this is my body and because most of my family is overweight I am the same and there is nothing I can do to change it. Wrong ! Wrong! Wrong!
So one day I started googleing free ways to lose weight. Plenty of pages came up, actually millions of pages came up. I found diets, I found exercises, I found advice, I found miracle plant that helps you to lose weight and so on.. None of those seemed realistic. And then I found Spark People. I didn't believe much, but then I said let me open that website. I thanked God I found it, and still do.
I finally came across something really unusual nowadays. A free website with real people, millions of real people struggling to lose weight, I found success stories, and most important, with so many overweight people in one single community I finally realised I am not alone and I am not the only one struggling. What really made to try it most was that everything was free, so much help available, advice, recipes, exercises, videos, anyways everything one would need to lose weight if they really wanted it. It took me a while to realise it was real but I still wasn't convinced.

Being overweight even during school and highschool, with a heart condition, I've never attended those fitness classes which we had twice a week in school, I never exercised or tought I could do it. I am 25 years old and the first time I exercised was in 2010 when I joined Spark People. I always said because of my weight I will never be able to do it.
I took me a few weeks and daily visits to Spark People to give it a go at exercising. I was visiting other members pages with their journey ( called SparkPages) and I found so many stories identical to what I was going through it was unbelievable. I could identify myself with those stories, actually with those people. They were not afraid to share, they were not afraid to admit their mistakes, they were not afraid to show their weight, they were not embarassed. Then I realised maybe if those people could do it why shouldn't I be able to do it. I am not the only one with a heart condition, I am not the only one overweight, I am not the only one who was blaming something else for my problem.
The most effective way to lose weight is to first realise you are the only one to be blamed for how you are, because you let it happen. And don't forget it is very easy to gain weight, but it takes a hell lot of a work to lose and keep it off.

If you decide to lose weight you need to be ready to change your lifestyle, and you need to consider this journey a way for a better lifestyle, not just a way to lose the weight. Never think you will exercise for 1 year and then stop. It doesn't work like that.Trust me, I've been there, done that, lost half of what I needed and then somehow I deceived myself and stopped. I stopped for a 6 months and I put most of the weight back.
I am not saying to stop enjoying fast-food, or not to eat a bar of chocolate. I am telling you, instead of eating takeaways 6 days out of seven, because your excuse is lack of time, start with eating takeaways once a week as a reward for how well you've deen when you didn't have them. Instead of using whole milk, try semi-skimmed milk, you can swap white bread for a wholemeal bread, it's even healthier.

How can Spark People help you as well

Before I start putting down all the free great tools they have, I want to assure you I do not earn any money by reffering you to this community, I simply do it because I am so grateful to them they helped me with my journey and still do, I want to share this with everyone out there who is looking for support but don't know where to start.

The first step to take in this new journey is to join Spark People here. Then you can explore the website by clicking on the tab named "My Trackers" to see what's all about and when you feel comfortable and ready to start you can simply improve by tracking your daily calories intake. You can track your daily intake by going to the same tab but clicking "My Nutrition". Add everything you eat and drink during the day. Be honest because no one will give you a punch in the face if you eat more than you should. As soon as you start to be honest with yourself you will know you are on the right path. You might be amazed of your daily intake, but don't be scared, there is advice on how you can improve and daily suggestions of which meals you could have for your ideal daily calories intake. I will go through with you reguarding the most important stuff on the website.

Spark People contents

As I mentioned above, the first tab contains all your success over time. After you finished the tour, you can use "My nutrition" to track your daily calories intake, for each meal you had. The tracker has a search tab where you can type the meal and if it is not there you have the option to put it in yourself if you know the calories you had. There are several meals from other users custom input, but you can find most of the meals. The tracker will show you calories, carbs, fat, protein of each meal, gives you a meal plan which you can change at any time and gives you advice on which minerals or vitamins you need to improve for your health or even reduce. It looks something like this:

My Fitness

found in My trackers tab

Here you will have you strength exercises planned for 3-5 days/week depending on the plan you choose( recommended 2 days rest), cardiovascular training again a few days a week, but here you need to input the cardiovascular training you do each day, you can choose from several videos from the website or from anywhere else you want. This tracker will show you how many calories you have burned during a training session and according to your goal weight overtime you will see a time line which will show you where you are at in your weight loss journey.
Besides these strength and cardiovascular there are some extra options you can add, like mileage tracking, step tracking and so on. It is useful and motivating if you choose mini goals, because you will try harder to progress in your goals. You also have options to change those strength exercises or add your own, you can print a weekly exercise plan and you can print your calorie loss overtime.
This is a snapshot of my Fitness Tracker.

Free Calorie Counter at SparkPeople.com

My Weight

Weigh in and other measurements

On this page, you can track your weight and a wide variety of other measurements. There is a default set of body measurements to track your progress, but you can add or change what you measure by clicking the "Add/Change" button.
This is a pretty good way of seeing where you need to lose most of the inches, so by exercising you will know which areas need taken care of.
It looks like this:

Motivational pages and quotes

The hardest thing when starting the weight loss journey is to get your ass off the couch and start moving. But most of the times we find ourselves getting on when we are pushed from behind by family or friends, or reading a news article, watching a TV show, or perhaps seeing success story. But, in my case at least, I am not a believer in such things, mainly because I've read so many stories categorized as "successful", or diet proven to be a success, only to get dissapointed by realizing that all those photos before-after can so easily be modified in photo editing software, like Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro and so on, even online free photo editors. Trust me, it is doable, I have tried it myself and I was amazed at how I look in my after photo, this in the perfect virtual world, where everything gets done promptly with just a click of a button. It doesn't harm anyone to dream or to try and create that perfect world for themselves, but when it becomes dangerous you need to stop and realize this is just fantasy. Otherwise you may end up depressed when reality kicks in and you might start eating to comfort yourself, especially when you see food makes you feel better, and then you eat so much because your body gets used to receiving so much food and asks for that much every time and after a while you open your eyes and see your real self. And everyday life becomes a nightmare.
A good way to kick start your new journey is by seeing real people make it, or by finding advice from real people trying to help others in need.
Motivation can help, motivation can overcome problems and most important, motivation can scream at you when you don't want to go on anymore.
This is what motivational pages and quotes can do for you. You can find information, articles, stories in the "Healthy lifestyle" section.

Updates and news on a daily basis

On your homepage, each day you log in you will see a new exercise of the day, a new recipe of the day, a new video of the day. Every single day there are new stuff added, even health news. This is very important for someone trying to lose weight, because sometimes getting into a routine becomes boring and you might not carry on, simply because you get bored.
Spark People are trying to keep you interested in the website every day. It is a way of making you log in each day, and since you are logged in, you can as well track the food you had for the day or exercises you had for the day. We all know this is how our human mind works.
With the incredible technology it is even easier for us to stay on track, even when we are at work. If you have an Iphone or Android, you can download Spark People app for free and you will never miss a thing.

New on Spark People

Spark People have partnered with Withings the maker's of the Internet most popular WiFi connected body scale. Your Withings scale connects to your home wireless network and every time you weigh yourself and your body fat percentage is automatically transferred to your Withings.com and since Spark People have teamed up with Withings, you can update your weight by connecting your account from Spark People with Withings .
The SparkPeople team is always testing new products that could be useful to their members and have the ability to sync to their website. They found the Withings Wi-Fi scale to be very convenient, helpful and easy to use. It can help many of the members stick with their programs. Weighing in regularly and tracking your fat percentage can help you see your progress and motivate you to continue, and this scale makes that process quick and-dare we say it-fun.

After receiving your scale, simply follow the easy setup instructions that come in the box. During that process, you will set up an account at withings.com. After setting up your account, do your first weigh-in, then return to Weigh in page on Spark People and enter your Withings account information. Your first weigh-in and every one thereafter will automatically upload to withings.com and your SparkPeople.com Weigh In page.

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Spark People Stories

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Never Give Up: Consistency still continues to be my biggest problem and I'm not sure how to make changes. I am fighting to just keep myself positive enough to remain on Spark and am wondering if it's worth the battle.
I pulled up the big girl panties! Now GAME ON!!!: I have been in this weight struggle for as long as I can remember. Along with this excess weight have come a long list of illnesses. Now it is time to get healthy and lose this weight. Yep I will be saying bye bye to the pharmacy of medicines and the globulous on this journey!!!
"MY SEXY": I'm achieving "MY SEXY" not anyone else's! "MY SEXY" is a size that's comfortable for ME! "MY SEXY" includes embracing my curves, because skinny is and never will be "MY SEXY"!
Changing my life one day at a time: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?"
Working on being happy and healthy in my own skin: I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone for your positive feedback and kind words. I am so happy that I have inspired others. It's hard to believe that I was once looking for inspiration and now I am inspiring others! Like I have said, I still struggle with eating right and exercising sometimes, and it does help me to know that you guys are so supportive. I wanted to be honest and tell everyone that I suffer from depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
"I'm not pregnant, just fat.": I'm a 32 year old mom of two, who has always lived an active lifestyle... until having kids. My mother was diagnosed with weight-related Type II diabetes, and with a family history, I want to avoid her fate, and set a healthy example for my kids.
Back for Round 2. Hoping for a Knockout: This is my second go around with Sparkpeople. The first time around I lost almost 50 pounds and gained a ton of confidence. Unfortunately I got comfortable and some issues from my past pushed me back to a place I didn't want to be. Food tagged along. I have worked through most of those issues and want to gain my confidence back for the second and hopefully last time. I will be 29 years old in less than a month and I intend to go into my 30's fit, fun, flirty, and fabulous!

Trendy lip wraps

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Trendy Lip Wraps - also known as temporary lip tattoos

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Crystal disco ball studs

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Why Crystal?

You might be wondering why I choose to write a lens about crystal earrings. Well, the crystal itself is among us for millions of years, but it took us lots of time to discover it. Everyone knows crystals have healing powers ( for the believers) and even though you don't believe you still tend to have your lucky stone for good luck.
It is said the first giant crystal was discovered in 1816, when some gold miners came across a cave of giant crystals- this was the initial date I discovered after researching the world of crystals.

9ct Gold Crystal Ball Stud Earrings

A dazzling pair of earrings to get you into the party mood, a disco ball look emblazoned with Swarovski crystals. These beautiful 9 carat yellow gold ball stud earrings are set with glittering white crystals that will add extra sparkle to any outfit.

They would be your perfect choice for an unforgettable New Year's party. You will be amazed how many heads you'll turn .
Smile baby, New Year is your night!
9ct Gold Crystal Ball Stud Earrings - 10mm

Crystal Cave of the Giants

Richard D. Fisher
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Crystal Cave of the Giants

But there is a contradiction saying that actually the giant crystal was discovered in 1794- the Naica mine also known as the Crystal Cave of the Giants, a name well deserved as the crystals were not like how we would expect, to hold them in our hands, it's location : south of Chihuahua City, in Mexico.
Some of the largest are essentially columnar in shape and stand thirty to fifty feet high and three to four feet in diameter. Many of the smaller examples are four to six feet in circumference, have many incredible geometrical shapes, and probably weigh in excess of ten tons. The columnar pillars are at first the most striking shape, but there are thousands of "sharks teeth" up to three feet high placed row upon row and dispersed at odd angles throughout the caverns. While some of the crystals are attached to the ceiling walls and floors of the cave as might be expected, some exist in great masses of spikes and almost float in air. These crystals seem to defy gravity, as they must weigh several tons.

9ct Yellow Gold Black sparkling Crystal set

Jewelco London Black sparkling crystal set Ball Studs with 9 carat yellow Gold post and butterfly fitting.

We all say black is a classic colour, especially when we but clothes.
Say it about studs- I would say black is glamor and sparkle. What would you say?

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Purple Amethyst Colour

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9ct Gold sparkling Crystal set 8mm Disco Ball Studs - Light Sian Red

Jewelco London Light Sian Red sparkling crystal set Ball Studs with 9 carat yellow Gold post and butterfly fitting.
Featuring a diamante ball design and a secure fastening to the reverse, in a silver-tone finish.

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14k Gold Ball Stud Earrings

Add a touch of class with these CZ ball stud earrings. Sparkling CZs are set all throughout a 14k gold pattern, which forms these magnificent ball earrings.
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9ct Gold Frosted Ball Stud Earrings 7mm

Easy to wear for all occasions, discreet yet elegant, these studs are a must. With their stardust finish and round shape, they will just blend in with any style. Post and butterfly fitting.

9ct Gold Frosted Ball Stud Earrings 7mm

9ct Yellow Gold 9mm Ball And Cubic Zirconia Studs

Metal stamp: 375 Gold
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Gem Type: Cubic Zirconia
Setting: 4 Claw Setting
Height: 1.4 centimetres
Width: 0.9 centimetres
Back Finding: Post and Butterfly
Total Metal Weight: 1 grams
Number Of Stones: 2
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Pearl necklaces

2012-05-23T19:01:00.000+01:00

Modern pearl jewellery with a bow

White Pearl, Crystal and Black Bow Earrings

Betsey Johnson Pearl and Black Bow Button Stud Earrings

Reva's Bow & Pearl Necklace

Head Band Cream Pearl Black Ivoire

925 Sterling Silver CZ Diamond Bow Ribbon South Sea Shell White Pearl Ring

Cream Pearl Noir Et Blanc Necklace

Synthetic Pearl Beads Silver Toned Bow-Tie Clear Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet

Black Pearl Gold Rings

Revoni 14ct White Gold Ring, w/ 1.15 Carats Brilliant Cut Diamonds & 13mm Black Pearl, 3/4 in. (19mm) wide, Size L

Ring in White 18-karat Gold with Black Cultivated Pearl and Diamond

9ct White Gold 8.5 mm Black Pearl Ring w/ 0.105 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamonds

14k Gold 6mm Black Pearl A Diamond ring

Ladies Pink Fresh Water Pearl and Crystal Necklace -17 Inches + 2 Inches Extender

You find yourself a witness of a Cascade of Rich Fresh Water Pearls and Shimmering Crystal strung on Invisible Threads. The Designs Are Handcrafted With Semi Precious Stones, Sea Shells, Crystal And A Variety Of Fresh Water Pearls.It is a lovely necklace that looks really great, although I was quiet disappointed as it comes in a small polythene bag which makes it look like low quality and cheap, considering being one of the best sold pearl necklace.
It is really thrilling to see how such delicate necklaces can be made out of a stone for such a great value.
It is perfect to wear at parties, clubbing, for a walk in a park, birthdays, and most interesting of all you can easily wear it for a wedding, even if it's your own, you won't regret even for a second that you purchased it.

Lustrous-Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Murano Glass Heart Pendant

Features a dazzling Venetian Glass Heart Pendant with 24ct gold foil encapsulated beneath the zanfirico and crystal clear Moretti glass, this lustrous necklace is strung with white cultured round pearls and Venetian glass beads. Necklace length 17" -42cm.

925 Sterling Silver White 5.0mm Pearl Ladies Pendant + Chain

Jewellery Information
Brand: Argenti di Lusso

Metal stamp:925 Sterling Silver

Metal:Sterling Silver

Gem Type:Pear

Height:5 millimetres

Width:5 millimetres

Length:45 centimetres

Chain:Curb

Clasp:Bow Tie Figaro

Surface Markings And Blemishes:Very Lightly Blemished
Shape: Round
Minimum Colour:White
Size Per Pearl:5.0mmPearl

Type:Chinese Freshwater Cultured

Sterling Silver 6.5-7mm Multi-Color Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace

This alluring necklace shimmers with multi-color freshwater pearls (6.5-7mm, grade AAA) and measures 18 inches, secured with a sterling silver lobster clasp.

The origin of Pearls

A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is made up of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes of pearls (baroque pearls) occur. The finest quality natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries, and because of this, the word pearl has become a metaphor for something very rare, fine, admirable, and valuable.

The most valuable pearls occur spontaneously in the wild, but they are extremely rare. These wild pearls are referred to as natural pearls. Cultured or farmed pearls from pearl oysters and freshwater mussels make up the majority of those that are currently sold. Imitation or fake pearls are also widely sold in inexpensive jewelry, but the quality of their iridescence is usually very poor, and generally speaking, artificial pearls are easily distinguished from genuine pearls. Pearls have been harvested and cultivated primarily for use in jewelry, but in the past they were also stitched onto lavish clothing. Pearls have also been crushed and used in cosmetics, medicines, and in paint formulations.

A few species produce pearls that can be of interest as gemstones. These species include the bailer shell Melo, the giant clam Tridacna, various scallop species, Pen shells Pinna, and the Haliotis iris species of abalone. Abalone, or P%u0101ua are Mabe pearls unique to New Zealand waters and are commonly referred to as 'Blue Pearls'. They are admired for their incredible luster and naturally bright vibrant colors that are often compared to Opal. Another example is the conch pearl (sometimes referred to simply as the 'pink pearl'), which is found very rarely growing between the mantle and the shell of the queen conch or pink conch, Strombus gigas, a large sea snail or marine gastropod from the Caribbean Sea. These pearls, which are often pink in color, are a by-product of the conch fishing industry, and the best of them display a shimmering optical effect related to chatoyance known as 'flame structure'.

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White Pearl Drop and Silver Necklace, Y-Neck 16 Inch Chain

3 Strand Multicoloured Freshwater Pearl Wrap Bangle Bracelet
(6mm)

Large Freshwater Pearls on Sterling Silver Fishhooks Pearl Drop Earrings with Gift Box by pewterhooter. Beautiful jewellery for very special people.

Elements Sterling Silver Ladies E3065W White Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings

Elements Sterling Silver B3162W Ladies Pearl Bracelet with Puff Heart 7 inches + 1 inches EXTENDER

Chic 925 Sterling Silver White 6.0mm Pearl Ladies Pendant + Chain

9ct White Gold Diamond Freshwater Pearl Drop Pendants

Match your outfit with your pearls!

Business Suits

9ct White Gold Diamond Freshwater Pearl Drop Pendants

There is definite confusion among women when it comes to choosing right dress for right occasion. So it is, when they have to decide a dress for their work place. Do not just blame the variety of options available to them but also their obsession to look their best every where. Why not? Every one has right to be contended with their dressing style.

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Black Beads Pearls Cluster Ribbon Bow Choker Necklace

If you are looking for a well fitting legging, this legging may be exactly what you are looking for.

Throw away the sweat pants and pull these leggings on. You will not experience any pulling or the need for adjusting. They form to your body perfectly. These leggings look great with any top you want to wear.

Vintage Dress

Necklace rope of large pears. 15cm long. New

Much of the fashion trends today are vintage-inspired such as boho fashion from the seventies and bright colored ensembles from the eighties. Pieces from these eras are normally easy finds at consignment shops.

Night out Dresses

and pearls....

Betsey Johnson Women's Popover Dress

* 82% Rayon/18% Polyester
* Dry Clean Only
* Easy fit
* Button closure on back

Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Girl's Necklace and Earring Set with Sterling Silver Clasp
(6-6.5mm), 15"

Sequins Dress

Jessica Simpson Women's Mesh Sequins Dress

* polyester
* Dry Clean Only * Dress
* Sequins allover

Exquisite Sterling Silver CZ Black Pearl Majorca Swirl Pendant Necklace and Earring Jewelry Gift Set Bucasi

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