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2010-09-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Oolong Tea for Weight loss!

2010-05-29T16:15:00.000-07:00

Oolong Tea Weight Loss Fact #1:
Weight Loss Tea?

First let me assure you: Drinking oolong tea does help you lose weight.
Even in traditional tea drinking countries like China and Japan, it has a huge reputation and following for helping people keep slim.
It is widely accepted in China that all teas - especially green tea, oolong tea and pu-erh tea - "make one thin."
Oolong tea is not as well studied as green tea. But there is decent scientific evidence that it helps lose weight by

Increasing metabolism
Burning fat (through a process called lipolysis)
Blocking dietary fat absorption

Oolong Tea Weight Loss Fact #2:
Fat Blocker

In Asia, oolong tea is a popular accompaniment for greasy food.
Now, scientists have proven that it is an effective fat blocker.
A study conducted by the University of Tokushima found that it can double the amount of fat being excreted.
12 young Japanese adults participated in the 17-day study, consisting of 10 days of washout and 7 days of treatment.
The scientists found that fat excretion was twice as high for those who consumed oolong tea compared to the placebo.
Oolong Tea Diet Blocks Fat Absorption

Oolong Tea Weight Loss Fact #3:
Keep Slim

After you have lost weight successfully, you face a long fight to keep fats from piling on.
What do you do? I don't really recommend consuming fat burner supplements for longer than 3 months. They might be toxic when accumulated over the long term.
This is when a suitable tea beverage comes in. They are proven natural fat burner over the long term.
A 2007 American study found that rats prone to obesity cut weight gain by 66% by consuming the equivalent of 6 cups of tea a day.
In addition, their triglyceride fats were 80% lower.
Oolong Tea For Fat Loss - An Ideal Weight Watcher

Oolong Tea Weight Loss Fact #4:
Reduce Belly Fat & Cholesterols

A 2001 Japanese study found that drinking 1 litre of oolong tea a day can take 2 years off the internal organ age.
Out of the 11 participants, 9 experienced 2 centimeters reduction in their waist size and 8 experienced 2 centimeters reduction in their upper arms.
They also observed lower cholesterols levels.
Oolong Tea Anti-Obesity Benefits - How It Reduce Belly Fat and Cholesterols

6 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda

2010-05-23T08:02:00.000-07:00

What's the most convenient beverage you can grab when you're thirsty? Soda, of course. But we all know that soda is quite unhealthy and we'll give you at least 6 reasons why you should stop drinking it. Learn all the heath effects of drinking soda

6 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda

1)Empty calories and sugar cravings

Many of us when thinking about how much calories we consume daily, we forget to count the calories contained in the regular soda. A regular 12 ounce of soda contains about 150 calories and about 9 teaspoons of sugar. You might be thinking that you are better of drinking diet soda which only contains one calorie but think again. Studies have shown that the artificial sweetener used in diet sodas ,aspartame can increase sugar cravings and moreover, you might be tempted to splurge on a decadent dessert afterward because after all, you consumed less calories, right?

2)Weak bones and bad teeth

Soda contains phosphoric acid because it gives it a sharper taste. Yet, this acid is causing the body to excrete calcium trough urine thus weakening the bones. What's more because of sodas are acidic they can damage enamel and if you choose regular soda you are at a higher risk for cavities because of the high content of sugar in these drinks. People who drink more than 3 sugary drinks a day have 62% more tooth decay, feelings and tooth loss.

The PH in a soda drink varies for 2 to 3.5 (very acidic) while the PH in our mouth is between 6 and 7 (sightly acidic or neutral) .It can be really frightening when we think that a battery acid has a PH of 1 or that phosphoric acid is commonly used for rust removal.

3)Diabetes

Sodas contain high fructose corn syrup which is a simple carbohydrate thus, it is easily absorbed by the body increasing insulin levels. A study conducted for a period of 8 years found that women who drank one or more sugary drinks a day significantly increase their risk to develop diabetes

4)Liver damage

Because of all the artificial sweeteners your liver has to work overtime to process all these substances. Because all sugars are eventually transformed in glucose and the fact that high fructose corn syrup is metabolized a lot harder you are more prone to develop a fatty liver and thus you are more prone to have a liver disease.

5)Dehydration

While the reason why you drink soda might be to satisfy your thirst the truth is that you achieve just the opposite. Most sodas contain caffeine which is a diuretic and thus soda dehydrates you. It has been said that you would have to drink 3.5 liters of soda to be as hydrated as you would be with only 2 liters of water.

6)Soda is addictive
With its high amounts of sugar and caffeine it's easy to see why sodas can be so addictive. Caffeine is a stimulant, just like a drug and sugar which is satisfying our sweet tooth and promotes sugar craving is the perfect combination. If you try to stop drinking soda you will experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches, irritation, restlessness or insomnia.

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Bottom line is,you are far too gorgeous for soda,You body deserves the best,& only you can give it the best.Know your worth and DRINK like you know it.
*Kisses*

Fashion Must have!

2010-04-06T21:58:00.000-07:00

If you are a Hello Kitty fan I know you will totally get into these watches! Even if you are not…how couldn’t you? They are too cute! These sexy trinkets were made by Choutte and they are official! They are made with synthetic diamonds and a quartz movement and have a LED screen. So when you want to know the time the diamonds light up to show you. I think the colors are really cute and would also make a great gift for the Hello Kitty lover in your life check out the collection below! You want one? HERE you go!http://www.chouettewatches.com/

100 Positive affirmations

2010-03-03T04:36:00.000-08:00

I am the best
I lift my shoulders and straghten my back & i feel power.
I am an important and valuable human being
I deserve respect
My opinion matters
Everything about me is beautiful,including my flaws.
Jesus loves me.
I am an incrediable person,but I remain humble.
Im am brilliant.
Nobody cant tell me what I am not.
I am who ever and want ever that I want to be.
I am the most beautiful when I smile.
It doesnt matter what people say,what matters is how I react and what I believe.
I am sexy
Clothing does not make me stylish.I make clothes stylish.
I accept others as they are & they accept me as i am.
I can get over my fear of loving
I am blessed
I must forgive to be truly happy.
I realized that noone is perfect,so once again I must forgive.
I will open myself to new relationships everyday.
I am thankful to be healthy whole and complete
I am Alive
I am a beautiful spirit
I am the most beautiful when I smile
I have so much to give to the world.It would be a shame to hold it back.
My body is a temple
If I do good.good will come onto me.
No one is better than me.
I march to the beat of my own drum.
My thoughts are under my control.
I am thankful for the people that are in my life.
I appreciate the people in my life
I appreciate my freinds,they dont have to be there but they are.
I radiate love and happiness.
I am surrounded by love.
I am successful in whatever I do.
Everything is getting better every day
I have everything that I need.
I can get anything that I want if I put my mind to it.
1. I am a confident and positive person, and confident and positive persons gravitate toward me everyday.
I know who I obviously am and what I like in personal relationships.
I am attracting powerfully positive and healthy people into my life.
I am caring, smart, supportive, loyal, and fun to be with.
I feel completely at ease and comfortable with all types of people.
I am winning in all my relationships.
I am a positive and valuable contributor to my relationships.
I possess complete ability to articulate my thoughts and feelings to everyone, and I express myself wisely.
I create healthy relationships
I put into people.what I want out of them.
All the thing that I need will come to me. It is up to me to rcive them.
I aways receive more then I need.
Challenges help me grow.
High pressure creates a diamond.
Today has limitless possibllites
I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to.
I am strong.
This too shall pass.
My intentions create my reality.
Today I choose joy.
I will do my best at what ever task that is thrown my way.
I am The H.B.I.C of my life.
Never a failure,always a lesson.
Every moment brings a choice.make the right one.
When I believe in myself, so do others
I express my needs and feelings
I am my own unique self - special, creative and wonderful
I give out Love and it is returned to me multiplied
I rejoice in the Love I encounter everyday.

My life is a joy filled with love, fun and friendship all I need do is stop all criticism, forgive, relax and be open.
I choose love, joy and freedom, open my heart and allow wonderful things to flow into my life
Today I forgive myself for:breaking any of my own rules.
Today I forgive myself for:not hearing myself amongst the chatter of others
Today I forgive myself for:not knowing how to make someone else well.
Today I forgive myself for:not getting started on a priority when it screamed out to me before.
I forgive myself completely for every mistake I have ever made.
I forgive others, knowing that we all did the best we could at that time.
I let go of guilt, blame, shame, judgment, and hurt.
I am free from condemnation.
I forgive my parents completely.
I forgive everyone who did not give me the love and attention I desired.
I forgive myself for my unconscious behaviors of the past.
I forgive others theirs as well.
I allow myself to feel forgiven and to move forward in life.
If there is something or someone you are still having a hard time letting go of, ask God for help.
I approve of myself.
I am proud of myself.
I light the world with my smile.
I am connected to God. God expresses through me to impress upon the world what a divine creation I am.
I have a purpose that I am fulfilling to my divine potential.
My presence makes a difference in the world. I joyously take on the challenge of exploring my passions and pursuing my goals so that the world can benefit from my existence.
I radiate divine light to all those around me.
I am capable of the impossible through faith.
I am an expression of the Divine, perfect and complete just as I am.
I am open to my divine potential.
I am willing to try new things courageously.
I know that I am capable of the impossible.
I have a keen capacity to learn new skills that support my success.
I release all blocks pertaining to my goal.

I release my fear of failure. I am motivated by love, always

Tell your self that you are Beautiful.

2010-02-25T03:36:00.000-08:00

Positive affrmations.

Possitive afframations are an awesome way to boost your self esteem.By using the power possitive afframations and repeating them,you can recondition your brilliant brain & change how you think and feel about your self or any situation.Being possitive Is soooo important,not only does It boost your confedince but it can put you on the road to success move you and closer to your dreams.Thinking negitivly is a waste of your time & your presious energy & it gets you nowhere.Uplift your self and move away from negitave thinking.So how can you be more possitive? Read below

What you should tell your gorgeous face in the mirror every day:

I deserve to be happy
I deserve to be successful
I will be successful
I am beautiful
I have the power to change myself
I will be better than I am
I am beautiful
I can make my own choices and decisions
I am flexiable and open to change in every aspect of my life
I am beautiful
I am worthy of love
I deserve to be loved.
I am beautiful.

Self Esteem & Confidence

2010-02-23T15:07:00.000-08:00

So many people have low self esteem, especially women, children and teens. Discover articles on ways to help build and improve confidence with simple exercise activities and training lessons to encouraging positive thinking. Learn how to increase positive attitudes and thoughts throughout the day with these power thinking ideas and behaviors.

Beauty Pick Of The Day.

2010-02-18T23:29:00.000-08:00

Get pretty in pink.This M.A.C "Galore Pink" Is super pretty and perfect for the up coming spring time.
http://www.maccosmetics.com

Epsom Salt

2010-02-16T06:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Girls,I found this great aricle on the use of useEpsom salt.I thought interesting.So I tried It myself & it was absolutly amayzing .So,I thought that I should share the wealth with you guys.
ENJOY!MWAH*

Epsom Salt
A Beauty Enhancing Element � Epsom Salt

By Kathryn M. D�Imperio
Affordable, available and easy to use, Epsom Salt provides the beauty-conscious with a wealth of fun and healthy home remedies and beauty treatments.

�In Grandma�s day, Epsom Salt was largely used as a laxative. That�s no longer the case,� says Jim Hill, a member of the Epsom Salt Council. �Epsom Salt, a pure, time-tested mineral compound, is actually Magnesium Sulfate, which absorbs easily through the skin and boasts a whole host of modern-day uses, from beauty to health.�

Epsom Salt occurs naturally, although most of what we buy in the stores has been manufactured. Even still, the Epsom Salt retains its pure, natural and healing characteristics.

To take advantage of the health and beauty related functions of Epsom Salt, the Epsom Salt Council suggests the following tips:

To exfoliate:
Mix together two cups of Epsom Salt and � cup of petroleum jelly. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a pleasant fragrance. Apply the mixture to gently scrub away old cells and encourage a healthier-looking complexion.

For a facial:
Mix � teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream so you can reap the benefits of this mineral deep inside your skin. Massage the mixture onto your skin and then rinse with cool water. Pat dry.

To accompany a pedicure:
Before you go to the trouble of painting your nails, soften your feet by soaking them in a bathtub or plastic basin with warm water and Epsom Salt for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The salt will help to smoothen your feet, giving them a relaxed and refreshed feel.

Relaxing bath crystals:
Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of a delightful fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. To dress up your bath crystals, add a few drops of food coloring or � teaspoon of glycerin. Store the crystals in an airtight container.

Soothing spa treatment:
After showering, the Epsom Salt Council recommends massaging handfuls of Epsom Salt over wet skin to exfoliate the body. �It's the same treatment many upscale spas use, without the upscale price!�

For a tranquil soak:
Fill your bathtub with water at a comfortable temperature that you enjoy. As you�re filling the tub, add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water (if it is a standard-sized bathtub � make adjustments for larger tubs). Soak for at least 12 minutes, three times a week for best results. As an extra treat, the Epsom Salt Council recommends adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil for an invigorating aroma.

Firm Breast Recipe!

2010-02-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

Firm Breasts
Firmer Breasts

To firm breasts and tighten the skin, mix one teaspoon of vitamin E oil with one tablespoon of yogurt and an egg.

Massage this mixture into breasts and wear an old bra over the mixture for at least twenty minutes.

Rinse off with warm water.

I would recommend you do this once a week.

Enjoy your beautiful boobies !

Hand Treatment

2010-02-16T06:19:00.000-08:00

A Quick Hand Treatment
Hands are the most visible parts of you, but they also take a lot of abuse. You use them in everyday activity, and yet, they are the ultimate accessory. You must give them the same attention you give your face.
* Soften your hands even while you do the dishes. Add a little almond oil (about a teaspoon) to dishwater. The water will soften rought skin while the oil seals the moisture.
* Slough off dead skin cells with a solution made of sea salt lemon. Brush it into hands with an old toothbrush. Do this twice a week to soften hands and remove discoloration.
* Wash hands thoroughly with warm water, then, using a coarse washcloth, rub briskly. While skin is slightly damp, apply a mixture of one teaspoon honey and one teaspoon olive oil. Place hands in small plastic bags, then in a pair of cotton gloves for thirty minutes. The heat helps the treatment penetrate.
* Warm a cup of milk in the microwave for thirty seconds (or until warm, but comfortable to the touch). Soak your hands for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Not only is milk loaded with lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates dead skin, but its high calcium content will strengthen fragile nails

Beauty Tip # 1

2010-02-16T04:32:00.000-08:00

DRINK WATER..& lots of it,your body will thank you. Our bodys are made up 60% H2o.Our eyes,skin & hair look their best when your body is completly hydrated.Your skin reflects what is going on inside of you.When your body is properly hydrated,you look better & feel better.

Benifits include:

Enhanced overall health
Bright clear eyes
Radiant complexion
Increased energy

How much should I drink.

The amount of water you should drink depends on the individual. The easiest way to figure this out is by taking your body weight, divide it in half & what ever number you come up with,thats how many ounces of water you should be drinking every single day.

Your Weight /2=______oz.of water

If math is not your strong point then just stick to the good ol, 8 glasses of water a day rule.

Drink up Gorgeous!

Beauty

2010-02-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

Beauty; the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or pattern, or something else (as a personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifest).