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Top Selebriti Berpayudara Besar Lengkap Dengan Ukurannya

2013-08-24T07:34:00.001-07:00

Liputan6.com, Los Angeles : Payudara adalah salah satu aset penting bagi selebriti. Di Hollywood, seleb semisal Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, atau Megan Fox tak segan mengumbar 'gunung kembar' mereka. Ibarat perlombaan, seleb pemilik payudara terbesar bisa dibilang paling menarik perhatian publik dan juru foto. Siapa saja seleb pemilik payudara besar dan berapa ukurannya?

1. Christina Hendricks (ukuran bra: 38-DDD)
Pemeran Joan Holloway di serial televisi Mad Men ini pernah dinobatkan sebagai Wanita Terseksi dan Tercantik di Dunia oleh majalah Esquire pada 2010. Wanita kelahiran 3 Mei 1975 ini memilih profesi sebagai model mulai umur 18-27 tahun. Dirinya juga mendapat predikat wanita modern Hollywood yang ideal dan glamor.
Christina Hendriks pernah mendapat pujian dari anggota parlemen Inggris, Lynne Featherstone. "Dia adalah wanita yang menakjubkan. Bentuk badannya merupakan impian setiap wanita. Setiap negara perlu panutan seperti Christina Hendricks karena ada sensasi yang berbeda dari tubuhnya."
Film: Drive, I Don't Know She Does It, Ginger and Risa, Struck by Lightning, South of Pico, La Cucina, Life as We Know It.

2. Katy Perry (ukuran bra: 32-D)
Katy Perry seolah mewakilkan wanita California seperti di lagunya, California Gurls. Ia menggambarkan kehidupan kebanyakan kaum Hawa di sebelah barat Amerika Serikat yang glamor, seksi, dan kerap menghabiskan waktu di pinggir pantai untuk berjemur.
Katy Perry memang tampil seksi di videoklip lagu ini. Tapi tak ada yang kaget sebelum melihat foto topless Katy untuk majalah Rolling Stone. Tak banyak wanita dengan tubuh langsing tapi memiliki payudara besar.
Selain tubuh indahnya, Katy Perry juga mempunyai kisah cinta yang menarik. Mulai dari pernikahan singkatnya bersama komedian Russell Brand, hingga jalinan asmaranya dengan si tampan John Mayer.
Mantan suami: Russel Brand
Pacar: John Mayer

3. Salma Hayek (ukuran bra: 36-Cs)Siapa tak kenal Salma Hayek? Bintang film Grown Ups 2 ini sudah memulai kariernya sebagai aktris sejak 1989. Sejak saat itu, ia hampir dibilang tak pernah absen bermain film. Sebut saja Dream On (1990), Street Justice (1991), Nurses (1991), dan The Sinbad Show (1993).
Namanya semakin melambung ketika membintangi Desperado bersama Antonio Banderas pada 1995. Nampaknya, Salma Hayek sudah beradu akting dengan semua aktor tampan Hollywood. Sebut saja Matt Damon, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Mathhew Perry, dan Russell Crowe. Salma Hayek juga masuk ke daftar 50 Wanita Tercantik di Dunia versi majalah People.
Tunangan: Francois-Henri Pinault
Mantan pacar: Edward Norton, Josh Lucas

4. Kim Kardashian (ukuran bra: 32-DD)
Kim Kardashian adalah Ratu Reality Show. Selain itu, wanita yang satu ini juga selalu menarik perhatian publik lewat penampilannya yang seksi. Menjadi foto model topless atau naked seolah menjadi sarapan Kim. Buah dada? Jangan ditanya..
Kim Kardashian punya ukuran yang cukup besar. Bayangkan ketika dirinya sedang hamil. Stop membayangkan, lihat saja foto di samping ini.
Kini, Kim sudah melahirkan. Buah hatinya itu adalah hasil hubungan asmaranya bersama Kanye West yang kini menjadi tunangannya [baca: Kim Kardashian Melahirkan Anak Perempuan].
Tunangan: Kanye West
Mantan pacar: Kris Humphries

5. Pamela Anderson (ukuran bra: 36-DD)
Tercatat sebagai artis yang sudah delapan kali mengoperasi payudaranya, Pamela Anderson adalah mantan model Playboy yang juga ternama berkat akting seksinya di serial televisi Baywatch.
Pam pernah harus merelakan iklan bikini terbarunya batal tayang di televisi. Alasannya, iklan itu dinilai sejumlah pengamat periklanan di Amerika dapat membuat wanita tersinggung. Payudaranya yang terlalu besar itu dianggap dapat mengecilkan semangat hidup wanita lain. Duh!
Pamela Anderson juga pernah perbincangan publik saat ia tampil berdansa dengan rekannya, Matt Evers. Payudara Pam mendadak 'jatuh' saat ia terpeleset di atas panggung. Ia menyalahkan pakaian dansa yang dikenakan malam itu. Menurutnya, pakaian tersebut tak sesuai dengan kebutuhannya.
Mantan suami: Tommy Lee, Kid Rock, Rick Salomon
Pacar: Rick Solomon

6. Dolly Parton (ukuran bra: 42-DD)
Saat nama Dolly Parton meroket di akhir era 70-an, ia dikenal sebagai wanita bertubuh semok dan berpayudara besar. Pakaian ketat dengan belahan dada yang menonjolkan payudaranya menjadi ciri khas Parton.
Payudara Dolly Parton memang sama terkenalnya dengan kariernya di dunia musik country. Dirinya pernah istirahat selama delapan pekan akibat terlalu berat membawa payudaranya selama konser.
Untuk kali pertamanya Parton membuat pengakuan bahwa setelah kehilangan berat badan drastis pada 1980-an. Dalam sebuah wawancara dengan tim redaksi sebuah koran di Inggris ia mengatakan pernah mengoperasi payudaranya agar tetap pada ukuran sebelum berat badannya turun.
Suami: Carl Thomas Dean

7. Kelly Osbourne (ukuran bra 36-B)
Tak banyak wanita yang ingin mengecilkan payudaranya. Salah satu di antaranya adalah putri musisi legendaris Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly. Tapi, Kelly sempat kesal lantaran memiliki payudara besar membuatnya menjadi pusat perhatian.
Kelly Osbourne juga pernah mengalami obesitas. Saat itu, payudara Kelly pun agak invisible lantaran publik lebih melihat tubuhnya yang sintal. Tapi begitu ia berhasil langsing, payudara Kelly kembali dan ia langsung digaet majalah Vogue untuk menjadi model pakaian dalam.
Juli lalu, Kelly Osbourne bertunangan dengan kekasihnya, Matthew Moshart. Kelly bakal naik altar pertengahan Desember tahun ini [baca: Akui Tunangan, Kelly Osbourne Segera Nikahi Matthew Mosshart].
Tunangan: Matthew Mosshart
Mantan pacar: Luke Worrall, Bert McCracken (vokalis The Used)

8. Norma Stitz (ukuran bra: 102-ZZZ, berat payudara: 50 kilogram)
Ia bukan selebriti. Tapi namanya ada di Wikipedia setelah ia memecahkan rekor sebagai wanita pemilik payudara terbesar di dunia. Pada 1999, 2009, dan 2011, Guiness Book of Records mencatat ukuran bra Norma Stitz mencapai 102-ZZZ dengan berat kedua payudara 50 kilogram.
Saat kecil, Norma Stitz sudah menerima ejekan karena dadanya mulai tumbuh berbeda ketika dirinya berusia sembilan tahun. Ia tidak menyadari perberbedaan itu hingga masuk ke dalam kelas dan tidak bisa duduk di belakang meja.
Ibu dua anak ini mengatakan dia pertama kali mengenakan bra ketika berusia 10 tahun. "Aku tidak tahu ukurannya. Yang jelas besar. Satu-satunya yang aku ingat mereka terbuat dari katun dan seperti berisi bola dan saat itulah aku tahu bahwa aku berbeda.
"Aku suka anak laki-laki di sekolah tetapi gadis bertubuh besar tidak pernah mendapatkan anak laki-laki. Seorang laki-laki suka kepadaku tapi dia bilang aku tidak bisa memberitahu siapa pun jika ia berbicara padaku."
Akhirnya ia benar-benar belajar bagaimana mencintai dirinya sendiri dan ukuran tubuhnya, setelah pertemuan dengan suaminya Alan. Mereka menikah selama 13 tahun sampai suaminya meninggal delapan tahun lalu.
"Aku jatuh cinta dengan diriku sendiri. Setiap kali aku bertemu dokter baru yang menawarkan operasi, aku mengatakan tidak perlu operasi. Aku memiliki punggung yang kuat dan tidak pernah sakit pinggang. Aku sudah terapi untuk tahu bagaimana menahan diri. Jadi aku tidak akan menyakiti diri sendiri".
"Saat aku turun dari tempat tidur, aku harus berguling sehingga payudaraku tergantung dari tempat tidur dan aku bangun menggunakan siku, bukan punggung."(Asw)

Sudah Menikah Masih Memakai Kondom Saat Bercinta, Mengapa?

2013-08-12T07:09:00.001-07:00

Seorang seksolog Jill McDevitt, PhD, memilih tetap menggunakan kondom meski sudah menikah dengan kekasihnya Ryan. Menurutnya, ada banyak alasan orang menikah tetap pakai kondom. Namun, secara pribadi ia mengakui pilihannya itu yang terbaik yang tepat untuk hubungannya.

Jill selama 5 tahun hidup bersama dengan kekasihnya juga tak pernah berhubungan seks tanpa kondom.

"Saya mengajarkan seks aman untuk anak-anak dan saya mempraktikkan sesuai yang saya katakan sebagai langkah pencegahan kehamilan," kata Jill seperti dikutip Cosmopolitan, Senin (12/8/2013).

Jill mengakui, kondom harus dipakai ketika melakukan hubungan seks di luar hubungan monogami dan menjadi hal yang konyol jika mempromosikan orang yang menikah tetap memakai kondom. Apalagi, bagi pria menggunakan kondom rasanya hampir seperti memakai tupperware di penisnya.

"Meskipun saya sekarang menikah, saya berdiri dengan keputusan saya untuk menggunakan kondom dan tahu itu tepat untuk saya, sekarang-untuk tubuh saya, hidup saya, dan hubungan saya," ujarnya.

Jill menjelaskan, ada berbagai alasan mengapa pasangan menikah memilih tetap menggunakan kondom, meski itu pilihan yang berat untuk sang pria:

1. Salah satu atau keduanya tidak monogami

Mungkin saja, salah satu atau keduanya swinger (tukar pasangan seks) atau polyamorists atau tidak setia. Bisa saja salah satunya melakukan threesome saat pesta pora.

2. Salah satu atau keduanya terinfeksi

Mungkin salah satunya positif HIV. Mungkin salah satunya terkena herpes dari pasangan sebelumnya atau dari pelecehan seksual semasa kanak-kanang dan tak ingin menginfeksi pasangannya. Mungkin salah satunya pernah memiliki pekerjaan yang mengharusnya kontak secara teratur dengan darah yang terinfeksi.

3. Belum siap punya anak

Mungkin menggunakan kondom karena belum menginginkan anak atau sudah, tapi wanita tak bisa menggunakan kontrasepsi hormonal karena penyakit jantung dan berisiko tinggi terkena stroke atau mengalami mual yang parah.

4. Menggunakan kondom karena suka kondom

Mungkin pasangan berpikiran orang mengalami sensasi pemanasan dan pendinginan atau kondom bisa menambah kenikmatan seksualnya.

5. Memperlama hubungan seksual

Mungkin pasangan menggunakan kondom agar memperpanjang hubungan seksualnya dan membuat pria bertahan lama sebelum mengalami orgasme.

6.Kondom jadi bagian favorit saat bercinta

Mungkin seks menjadi bagian favorit saat berhubungan seksual dan kondom membuat keduanya bisa berbaring dan berpelikan tanpa gangguan untuk bersih-bersih.

7. Pernah diperkosa

Mungkin salah satua atau keduanya diperkosa dengan seseorang yang tidak memakai kondom dan ejakulasi dalam tubuh.

3 Steps To Make A Man Love You

2013-08-03T09:29:00.003-07:00

Let’s face it — there is no foolproof way to get every man to fall madly in love with you. Or is there?… Almost ALL men have the same needs when it comes to looking for the right woman, so there are ways of catching the eye of almost any man.

Would you like to turn the head of any man?
Attract that man you’ve had your eye on for a while?
Or just want to take your current relationship to a deeper level?

Find the ANSWER in this video by relationship author, Michael Fiore. In this video, he reveals to you the same three, life-changing steps he’s taught to thousands of women around the world so you can quickly and easily get the man of your dreams. Watch now below.

7 Foods For Better Love

2013-08-02T06:18:00.001-07:00

Enough about oysters, already!

By Julie Upton, RD

If you want to put some sizzle back into your sex life, food can help you set the mood. There’s nothing better than a romantic, home-cooked dinner, featuring some R-rated foods to help turn up the heat. “There’s a growing body of evidence that some of the vitamins and components in foods can enhance sexual function and sexual experience,” says Jennifer R. Berman, MD, the director of the Berman Women’s Wellness Center, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Here are some of the food ingredients (and my own favorite recipes) that have been major players in aphrodisiac history and lore, and also have modern-day science to back up their claims.

Avocados

The Aztecs referred to avocados as, ahem, testicles, because of their physical shape. But the scientific reason why avocados make sense as an aphrodisiac is that they are rich in unsaturated fats and low in saturated fat, making them good for your heart and your arteries. Anything that keeps the heart beating strong helps keep blood flowing to all the right places; in fact, men with underlying heart disease are twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).

Try these recipes:
• Seared Chicken With Avocado
• Adobe Marinated Flank Steak With Spinach Salad

Almonds

Topping my list of feisty foods, almonds have long been purported to increase passion, act as a sexual stimulant, and aid with fertility. Like asparagus (another one of my favorite sexy foods), almonds are nutrient-dense and rich in several trace minerals that are important for sexual health and reproduction, such as zinc, selenium, and vitamin E. “Zinc helps enhance libido and sexual desire,” says Dr. Berman. “We don’t really understand the mechanisms behind it, but we know it works.”

Try these recipes:
• Honey-Glazed Marcona Almonds
• Rustic Plum and Almond Tart
• Salmon With Maple Syrup and Toasted Almonds

Strawberries

The color red is known to help stoke the fire: A 2008 study found that men find women sexier if they’re wearing red, as opposed to cool colors such as blue or green. Strawberries are also an excellent source of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps ward off birth defects in women and, according to a University of California, Berkley study, may be tied to high sperm counts in men. This Valentine’s Day, try making dark-chocolate-dipped strawberries. And while we’re on the subject, there’s a reason we give chocolate on Valentine’s Day: It’s full of libido-boosting methylxanthines.

Seafood

Despite their slippery and slimy texture, oysters may be the most well-known aphrodisiac. They’re also one of the best sources of libido-boosting zinc. But other types of seafood can also act as aphrodisiacs. Oily fish—like wild salmon and herring—contain , which are essential for a healthy heart.

Try these recipes:
• Smoked Salmon and Farfalle in Lemon Cream Sauce

Arugula

Arugula has been heralded as an arousal aid since the first century. Today, research reveals that the trace minerals and antioxidants packed into dark, leafy greens are essential for our sexual health because they help block absorption of some of the environmental contaminants thought to negatively impact our libido.

Try these recipes:
• Fusilli Michelangelo With Roasted Chicken

Figs

These funny-shaped fruits have a long history of being a fertility booster, and they make an excellent aphrodisiac because they are packed with both soluble and insoluble fiber, which is important for heart health. Plus, high-fiber foods help fill you up, not out, so it’s easier to achieve that sexy bottom line—or belly.

Try these recipes:
• Wilted Escarole Salad With Figs, Bacon, and Blue Cheese

Citrus

Any member of this tropical fruit family is super-rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and folic acid—all of which are essential for men’s reproductive health. Enjoy a romantic salad that incorporates citrus, like pink grapefruit or mandarin oranges, or use a dressing made with lemon and lime.

Try these recipes:
• Endive Salad With Oranges and Goat Cheese
• Citrus Shrimp Refresher
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Shailene Woodley's natural beauty

2013-08-02T03:34:00.004-07:00

Actress Shailene Woodley talks about acting make up free in her latest movie "The Spectacular Now" and reveals how she feels about being a Hollywood It girl. (July 31)

Shailen Diann Woodley Biography:

Shailene Diann Woodley (born November 15, 1991) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Amy Juergens in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager and for co-starring alongside George Clooney in the critically acclaimed 2011 film The Descendants, for which she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture. For her performance in the upcoming film The Spectacular Now, she won the Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

Woodley will be starring as Beatrice Prior in the upcoming film adaptation of Veronica Roth's Divergent in 2014. She has also been cast as Hazel Grace Lancaster in the upcoming film adaptation of John Green's novel The Fault in Our Stars.

Woodley was born in Simi Valley, California. Her mother, Lori (née Victor), is a middle school counselor, and her father, Lonnie Woodley, is a school principal.^[2]^[3] She has a younger brother, Tanner.^[4] When she was 15 and a freshman, her parents divorced and she was also diagnosed with scoliosis. She was put in a chest-to-hips plastic brace to straighten her spine.

In 2002, she appeared in small television roles on Without a Trace and The District. In 2005, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award (YAA) in the Category: Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special—Leading Young Actress for her role in A Place Called Home as California Ford.^[6] She also originally played Kaitlin Cooper in The O.C. She appeared as Felicity Merriman in Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, for which she received a Young Artists award nomination in the Category: Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama). This is one of two TV specials that Woodley appeared in with John Schneider. She appeared on Crossing Jordan as a young Jordan, as well as other television series including Everybody Loves Raymond, My Name is Earl, CSI: NY, and Close to Home. In 2007, Woodley appeared in Cold Case as Sarah Gunden, the murder victim's younger Amish sister, who originally brought the case to the investigators' attention. Woodley stars in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Amy Juergens, a 15 year old who discovers she is pregnant. The show explores the effects of her pregnancy on her family, friends and herself as well as life at Ulysses S. Grant High School in California.

Woodley at the Toronto International Film Festival 2011.

In 2011 Woodley made her feature film debut in a breakout performance in The Descendants, for which she received critical acclaim and has been nominated for a Golden Globe and more than a dozen other awards.^[7] She also won the Independent Spirit Award. In this film, she starred alongside George Clooney as Alexandra King, the troubled daughter of Clooney's character.^[8] People named her one of 2012 Most Beautiful at Every Age.^[9] Woodley was also considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue.^[10]
Woodley starred in the film adaptation of Tim Tharp's novel, The Spectacular Now. She plays a social outcast girl trying to plan for the future who meets a boy who is a senior in high school who likes to party and live in the moment. He begins to date her as a project and realizes he has the power to permanently impact her life. Production of the film occurred in the summer of 2012 and it premiered at Sundance in January 2013.^[11]^[12] She has also recently signed on to star in White Bird, an independent film about a troubled young woman whose life is upended following the mysterious disappearance of her mother, directed by Gregg Araki.^[13] In October 2012, it was announced that Woodley was offered the role of Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming sequel to the 2012 film The Amazing Spider-Man.^[14] On June 19, 2013 it was announced that Mary Jane was cut from the film. Director Marc Webb told The Hollywood Reporter that the cut was "a creative decision to streamline the story and focus on Peter and Gwen and their relationship," and that everyone loved working with Woodley.^[15] On March 19, 2013, it was announced that Woodley had accepted the role starring as Hazel Grace Lancaster in the film adaptation of John Green's novel The Fault in Our Stars. Green added about Woodley; "There were so many amazing auditions for the role of Hazel, but Shailene's love for the book and her understanding of Hazel blew me away." via Twitter.^[16]
Woodley is set to star as Tris Prior in the upcoming movie Divergent, which is an adaptation of Veronica Roth’s young adult novel. The movie is releasing in March 2014.

Shailene Diann Woodley (lahir di Simi Valley, California, Amerika Serikat, 15 November 1991; umur 21 tahun) adalah Seorang aktris Amerika. Woodley terkenal dalam memerankan Amy jurgens di ABC Family seri The Secret Life of American Teenager dan membintangi film The Descendants, bersama George Clooney. Sebagai Alexander King. Anak dari Matthew King (George Clooney). Untuk penampilannya dalam The Descendants, ia dinominasikan dalam Golden Globe Awards dan memenangkan Independent Spirit Award selain itu juga memenangkan 2012 MTV Movie Awards Breakthrough Performance Award.

Woodley lahir 15 November 1991 di Simi valley,California.Ibunya Lori (née Victor), seorang penasehat sekolah menegah, dan Ayahnya Loonie Woodley , seorang kepala sekolah. DIa mempunya adik laki-laki bernama Tanner. Ketika Woodley berumur 15, kedua orangtuanya bercerai, dan dia juga didiagnosis mengalam skoliosis. Untuk terapi skoliosis, sebuah penjeput dada sampai pinggul ditaruh di tulang belakangnya.

Tahun 2002, dia muncul sebagai sebuah peran kecil di seri tv dalam Without Trace dan The District. Tahun 2005, dia dinominasikan sebagai Young Artist Award(YAA)dalam kategori Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special—Leading Young Actress untuk peran Shailene sebagai California Ford dalam A Place Called Home. Shailene juga memainkan peran sebagai Kaitlin Cooper in The O.C. . Shailene muncul lagi sebagai Felicity Merriman dalam ''Felicity: An American Girl Adventure''.Berkat perannya itu, Shailene menerima Young Artists award nomination in the Category: Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama). Ini adalah salah satu dari dua kemunculannya di dua tv, John Schneider. Dia muncul di ''Crossing Jordan'' sebagai jordan muda , juga di beberapa tv series lainnya, di antaranya Everybody Loves Raymond, My Name is Earl, CSI: NY, and Close to Home. Tahun 2007 , Woodley muncul dalam ''Cold Case'' sebagai Sarah gurden , saudara Amish dari korban pembunuhan, dan membuat para investigator menyorot kasus tersebut. Woodley membintangi ABC Family seri The Secret Life of the American Teenager sebagai Amy Jurgens. gadis berumur 15 tahun , yang mengetahui ternyata dirinya hamil. Tv seri itu menunjukkan efek dari kehamilan Amy Jurgens terhadap keluarganya, temannya dan dirinya sendiri sebagai murid SMA di Ulysses S. Grant High School di California. Tahun 2011 Woodley memulai akting pertamanya di perfilman dalam film The Descendants. Dia dianugerahkan pujian yang kirits dan telah dinominasikan untuk Golden Globe Awards dan lebih dari selusin penghargaan lainnya. Di film The Descendants Woodley berperan sebagai Alexander King. Anak dari Matthew King (yang diperankan oleh George Clooney). Karakter Alexander adalah seorang anak yang suka minum-minum, bermasalah dan kasar. ''People'' menjuluki Woodley sebagai salah satu Mata terindah di usianya. Woodley bersiap-siap untuk membintangi film adaptasi novel karya Tim Tharp. The Spectacular Now. Film itu akan berkisikan tentang kehidupan dari senior sekolah menengah atas. Sebagai rencana, dia mulai berkencan dengan orang buangan sosial , seorang gadis yang merencanakan tentang masa depan, dan mulai menyadari bahwa ia memiliki kekuatan unutk mempengaruhi kehidupan seseorang. Produksi akan dimulai saat Musim Panas 2012, filmnya akan dirilis pada tahun 2013. Baru-baru ini, dia juga baru saja menandatangi kontrak untuk berakitng dalam film White Bird. Independent film tentang wanita bermasalah, yang kehiudpannya telah dijungkir balikkan oleh menghilangnya ibunya.

Anti Aging Secrets

2013-06-11T06:38:00.002-07:00

What's her secret?

By Ingela Ratledge
From Health magazine

Credit: Getty Images

We’ve all been there: That moment midappointment when you catch yourself shamelessly staring at your hairdresser, dermatologist, or dentist and thinking, How the heck does she pull it off? What’s the secret to her great hair, pore-free complexion, or flawless teeth?

Well, we decided to go straight to the source and find out how to get that ageless look—naturally. We asked the beauty industry’s most sought-after stylists, aestheticians, and MDs to divulge their tricks for stopping the clock. If there’s no fountain of youth, their unexpectedly simple advice might be the next best thing.

Use sesame oil

"First thing every morning, I massage organic sesame oil from the health-food store all over my body. Working it in wakes me up and really gets my blood circulating. Plus, the oil hydrates my skin, giving it a healthy glow. Then I jump in the shower—the oil naturally cleans away dead skin cells."—Lisa Hedley, founder and creative director of the Mayflower Inn and Spa, Washington, Conn.

Consider fish oil

"Anti-inflammatories are the best anti-agers out there. From improving heart and immune functions to helping hair grow and skin look supple, they truly do wonders. I take three 500 milligram capsules of omega-3 fish oil in the morning and at night. I look for labels that say, 'molecularly distilled for purity,' which means pesticide-free."—Arlene Noodleman, MD, medical director of the Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness Center, Campbell, Calif.

Down that java

"I avoid stained teeth by drinking my coffee quickly. If you sip it over the course of an hour, it keeps coating and recoating. The same goes for other staining liquids, like tea and dark juices."—Elisa Mello, DDS, cosmetic dentist, New York City

Blow off base

"I've stopped using foundation every day, because it settles into wrinkles and makes them more noticeable. I start with a concealer just where I need it (under-eye area, blemishes, etc.) and follow it with an allover application of tinted moisturizer."—Joanna Schlip, celebrity makeup artist for Physician’s Formula

Keep it simple

"Because I'm a plastic surgeon, companies send me so many skin-care samples—and some of them have 10 different steps! But I'm realistic, so there's no way I'm going to sign up for some huge beauty system that costs hundreds of dollars and requires a commitment that I'm not willing to make. Honestly, here's my daily skin-care routine: I go home, wash my face with a drugstore cleanser, put on a moisturizer, and fall into bed. I find that this simple regimen works well for me."—Karen M. Horton, MD, plastic surgeon and reconstructive microsurgeon at the Women's Plastic Surgery Center, San Francisco

Don't eat white sugar...

"The number-one ingredient that I avoid in my diet is processed sugar. The reason: It speeds up the aging process by binding to and eventually weakening the collagen in your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles and sagging. I eat lots of vegetables and fruits every day—and I steer clear of Twinkies at all costs!"—Ava Shamban, MD, dermatologist and owner of the Laser Institute for Dermatology and Skin care, Santa Monica, Calif.

...Scrub with it instead
"In the shower, I lather my hands with a mild cleanser, add a handful of white sugar, and slather it all over my face and body. It makes my skin so smooth and creates a great canvas for makeup."—Carmindy, celebrity makeup artist

Add body while you sleep

"At night, I straighten my hair with a flat iron and put it up in a loose ponytail right above my forehead—it's not cute, but I don't care—and wear it like that all night. When I take it down in the morning, it has such a youthful bounce to it."—Laura Hittleman, corporate director of beauty services, Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Ariz.

Pamper your eye area

"I treat the skin around my eyes separately. Face creams can be too irritating, but products made for this delicate area work wonders for smoothing fine lines. I prefer to use a gel formula; the lightweight consistency keeps my eye makeup looking fresh all day."—Laura Hittleman, Canyon Ranch

Spa up your hands

"I was really beginning to notice signs of aging on my hands, so I started taking care of them with the same routine that I use to take care of my face. Every time I exfoliate or use a mask on my face, I exfoliate or apply that same mask to my hands, too. I also use an enzyme concentrate on both my face and hands. I think this has made a big difference."—Kirsten Combs, spa director, Mii Amo, Sedona, Ariz.

Massage away stress

"I absolutely believe in massage. Moving blocked energy makes me feel younger from the inside out. I especially love reflexology and deep-tissue massage.

If you don’t have the time or money to get one regularly, you can achieve a lot of the same benefits by taking 20 minutes each day to stretch, meditate, and calm yourself, breathing deeply in and out."—Lisa Hedley, Mayflower Inn and Spa

Wear your vitamins

"I use an over-the-counter topical vitamin C cream that has a 30% concentration. It's a wonderful antioxidant that helps my skin repair itself from sun damage. Plus, it has natural sunscreen properties in it, so combining it with my daily SPF has a synergistic effect."—Arlene Noodleman, MD, medical director of the Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness Center, Campbell, Calif.

Freshen up with fruit

"I snack on anything with malic acid—like strawberries, apples, and grapes—which act as a natural tooth cleanser and help break down stains."—Elisa Mello, DDS, cosmetic dentist, New York City.

In a rush? Think primer

"If I'm running out of the house and don't have time for makeup, I just put an illuminating primer all over my face and chest. It contains tiny reflective particles that help bounce light around the skin and make fine lines less noticeable."—Carmindy, makeup artist and co-creator of Sally Hansen’s Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy.

Work an angle

"I wear my hair layered around my face, even if it's just a tiny bit of fringe around the cheeks. This style has a lifting effect on my features; cuts that are all one length draw the eye downward and give the illusion of droopiness."—Ann Minahan, hair stylist and owner of Riah Salon, New York City

Try this hair trick

"Instead of using a styling gel to control my curls, I scrunch a nickel-size amount of conditioner or treatment mask into my damp hair before blow-drying. The conditioner not only tames flyaways and frizz but also provides serious hydration, which, I believe, is the key to younger-looking hair."—Rita Hazan, celebrity colorist and owner of Rita Hazan Salon in New York City

Love your lashes

"I take care of my lashes, so they don't get brittle and dry—and eventually fall out. My secret: When applying my eye cream at night, I dab a little bit extra onto the tips of my lashes with my fingers so they stay moisturized and healthy."—Joanna Schlip, celebrity makeup artist.

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How to Beat Insomia

2013-06-08T03:13:00.007-07:00

Insomnia

General insomnia is a classification of sleep disorders in which a person has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. These disorders may also be defined by an overall poor quality of sleep.

Can't sleep?

You don't have to lie awake for hours past your bedtime to have insomnia. The condition can manifest itself in several ways.
Yes, you may have trouble falling asleep (known as sleep-onset insomnia), but some people have problems staying asleep (sleep-maintaining insomnia) or waking up too early (early morning awakening).
Sleep specialists may look for an underlying cause, such as a medical condition or psychological issue. Here are 11 classifications of insomnia, developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Adjustment insomnia

This disorder, also called acute insomnia or short-term insomnia, disturbs your sleep and usually stems from stress. The sleep problem ends when the source of stress is gone or when you adapt to the stress. The stress does not always come from a negative experience. Something positive can make you too excited to sleep well.

Behavioral insomnia of childhood

This condition occurs when children don't go to bed on time unless a parent or guardian enforces a bedtime. If the children are made to go to bed at a specified time, then they tend to fall asleep at a normal hour. If they are not given strict bedtimes, then they may linger awake for hours at night.

Idiopathic insomnia

Idiopathic insomnia is a lifelong sleep disorder that starts during infancy or childhood and continues into adulthood. This insomnia cannot be explained by other causes. It is not a result of any of the following.

Other sleep disorders
Medical problems
Psychiatric disorders
Stressful events
Medication use
Other behaviors

It may result from an imbalance in your body, such as an overactive awakening system and/or an underactive sleep system, but the true cause of this disorder is still unclear.

Insomnia due to a drug or substance

This type of insomnia is directly related to the use of any of the following substances:

Medication
Caffeine
Alcohol
A food item

Your sleep is disrupted by your use of the substance. This type of sleep problem may also occur when you stop using a substance.

Insomnia due to a medical condition

This insomnia is caused by a mental health disorder. The insomnia is a symptom of the disorder. The course and severity of insomnia are directly linked to that of the mental health disorder, but the insomnia is a separate focus of treatment. This insomnia is a disorder only if it is severe enough to require separate treatment.

Insomnia non organic, unspecified

This type of insomnia suggests that known substances and other physical causes of the insomnia have been ruled out. This means that the cause of insomnia is most likely due to an underlying mental health disorder, psychological factor, or sleep disruptive behaviors.

The name may also be used on a temporary basis while further evaluation and testing are completed. It is the name used when a person with insomnia does not meet the criteria for another type of insomnia.

Insomnia organic, unspecified

This type of insomnia is caused by a medical disorder, physical condition, or substance exposure. But the specific cause remains unclear. Further testing is required to discover the exact cause. The name may be used on a temporary basis while further evaluation and testing are completed.

Paradoxical insomnia

Paradoxical insomnia is a complaint of severe insomnia. It occurs without objective evidence of any sleep disturbance. Daytime effects vary in severity, but they tend to be far less severe than one would expect given the expressed sleep complaints.

People with this disorder often report little or no sleep for one or more nights. They also describe having an intense awareness of the external environment or internal processes consistent with being awake. This awareness suggests a state of hyperarousal. A key feature is an overestimation of the time it takes them to fall asleep. They also underestimate their total sleep time.

Psycho physiological insomnia

This insomnia is associated with excessive worrying, specifically focused on not being able to sleep. The insomnia may begin suddenly following an event or develop slowly over many years.

People with this sleep disorder worry too much about their insomnia and about being tired the next day. As a result, they learn to become tense and anxious as bedtime approaches. They may have racing thoughts that all relate to insomnia and trying to fall asleep. As they worry about falling asleep, they become more and more tense, which makes it less likely that they will be able to fall asleep.
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How to Slimming Vacation

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The ultimate vacation

By Karen Asp
From Health magazine

You go somewhere luxe, indulge away, and come back thinner. Our experts canvassed the country to find 10 standout trips that make it easy to eat healthy and get toned without trying.

Our healthy-travel judges then ranked these top U.S. destinations, based on how nutritious and tasty the food is, how active you’ll want to be while you’re there (in other words, how creative and fun the exercise options are), how much private coaching is at your fingertips, and whether you’ll pick up healthy habits to bring home. Jet off to one of these places this summer and your souvenir just might be a smaller dress size.

Meet our judges

• Samantha Brown is the host of Travel Channel shows including Great Weekends and Passport to Europe.
• Melisse Gelula is the co-founder of WellandGoodNYC.com; she is also the former editor-in-chief of spafinderlifestyle.com.
• Jim Kaese is a hotel gym expert and Editor in Chief for AthleticMindedTraveler.com.

Credit: Courtesy of Miraval Arizona

No. 1 Miraval Resort & Spa

Tucson, Arizona
How to travel: alone, with your partner, with girlfriends

The peaceful desert setting at Miraval will inspire your sweat sessions; all meals are under 450 calories.

An exhilarating zip-line trip through the desert. A flavorful, grass-fed beef tenderloin under 350 calories. The premier integrative-wellness program founded by mind-body guru Andrew Weil. These are just a few of the reasons why Miraval snagged the top spot. "You leave there feeling lighter in spirit and slimmer in your waistline," says Melisse Gelula, one of our panelists and co-founder of Well & Good NYC, a healthy-lifestyle Web site. Food-wise, dishes are portion-controlled, locally sourced, and delicious.

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How to increase your focus

By Karen Pallarito

You’re late to work (again), behind on a project, or can’t remember the action points from the last meeting. If you’re one of the roughly 10 million U.S. adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can be a constant challenge to stay on task.

Anthony Rostain, MD, professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, says you can get distracted by external stimuli like noise or internal stimuli like daydreaming; these different distractions require different coping strategies, he explains.

Here’s how to pinpoint your weaknesses and 10 strategies for getting the job done.

Write it down

If you want to raise an important point in a conference call, but don’t want to butt in, you may not absorb what the others are saying while you wait to bring it up.

Better to jot down a keyword to remind yourself what you want to say, says Linda Richmand, a Westchester County, N.Y., certified professional coach with a specialty in adult ADHD and ADD. "Now you’re ready to fully attend."

She recommends keeping a "random-thought pad" on hand, whether you are at your computer or folding laundry. Enter important reminders and any brilliant ideas that pop into your head so that you are less distracted by them as you work on the present task....read more

Tips: How to Get More Energy

2013-05-16T06:10:00.003-07:00

All-day energy

By Viriginia Sole-Smith
From Health magazine

We work, we plan, we organize, we go, fueling ourselves on coffee and pure determination. Until, that is, we fall onto the sofa in a stupor. More of us are struggling with energy issues, experts say; they point to the weak economy, which has us working harder and plugging in longer, and the belief that we can have it all (so what if we’re up till midnight making it happen).

“Just like houseplants need water, our energy reserves need regular replenishing," says psychologist Michelle Segar, PhD, associate director of the Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center for Women and Girls at the University of Michigan.

To the rescue: strategies that will keep you humming along—and, happily, don’t take much effort.

Stay energized all morning

What works against your a.m. mojo: "We've been essentially in a starvation state all night," says Gregory Dodell, MD, an endocrinologist in New York City.

What's working for you: "At the same time, we experience spikes in cortisol and testosterone, important hormones for energy that help get us moving," Dr. Dodell adds.

You want to fuel up and max out that hormone high. The plan: Lights! Action! Breakfast!

Don't delay the day

It’s so tempting to hit snooze when your alarm goes off in the morning. Problem is, “by falling back asleep you could be interrupting the hormone cycle, which can make it harder to get going,” Dr. Dodell says.

Better to just set your alarm for 15 minutes later—and keep your clock across the room so you can’t reach out and silence it.

Let in light

"Artificial or natural, light helps optimize the body's wake-up processes," says Michael Terman, PhD, director of the Center for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Roll up the shades or, if it's still dark outside, turn on lights.

Terman recommends compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) labeled "cool white" or "daylight." They're not just good for Mother Earth, he says: "CFLs with these color temperatures emit a white light closer to outdoor light than the yellowish kind from incandescents."

Ease into things

"Roll out of bed and into the frenetic pace of getting everybody ready and you're exhausted right out of the gate," says time-management expert Julie Morgenstern, author of Never Check E-mail in the Morning.

Get up 15 minutes before the kids so you can shower and get dressed. And, yes, avoid the siren call of email: "Facing an onslaught of to-dos can be a big drain if you haven't cleared your mind first."

Get moving

Not an a.m. exerciser? Rethink your idea of a workout. In a University of Georgia study, people who did a low-intensity aerobic activity (think a leisurely walk) three times a week had a greater reduction in fatigue levels than folks who did higher intensity workouts (like a faster-paced walk with hills) for the same amount of time.

If you tend to drag in the morning or you’re overall exhausted, a tough workout can be more draining than invigorating. “And if you’re not in top shape, a high-intensity workout forces you to expend major energy, leaving your body tired,” says exercise physiologist Michael Bracko, EdD.

Motivation to do some activity: The study found regular exercise generally increased energy levels by 20%.

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Fashion: Naomi Campbell brings her hit show to the UK

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has brought her hit TV show, The Face, to Britain for a UK version of the program. Co-starring alongside Ms Campbell will be Erin O’Connor and Swedish model Caroline Winberg as judges and mentors.

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"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

"Semua yang anda butuhkan adalah cinta. Berikanlan sedikit coklat dan anda tidak akan terluka"

Actually, chocolate can make life better. Dark chocolate may lower your risk of heart disease by reducing blood glucose and bad cholesterol while boosting levels of good cholesterol. The reason: Chocolate contains compounds called flavanols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. read more the tips.....

Get ready to dance: Dance yourself slim

By Jenny Everett
From Health magazine

Most of us weren't born with the flexibility of an Olympic gymnast—and that includes ABC's Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke. "I am not one of those girls who can just land in a split," says Cheryl, 28. "I need to warm up to be flexible."

Before you launch into a dance workout, Burke recommends doing this eight-minute warm-up routine, which stretches and strengthens the muscles surrounding the hips, thighs, and ankles. Three days a week, begin with two minutes of jumping jacks and dive into these moves. DWTS-style heels—strictly optional!

Tips: 5 Foods for Healthy Skin

Feed your face

By Rachel Grumman

Here’s a beautiful reason to stop by the supermarket today: Certain foods have powerhouse ingredients that keep skin supple and smooth and help fight age-related damage, says Nicholas Perricone, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and author of Ageless Face, Ageless Mind. Wondering what to eat and what to smooth on? These skin-saving foods help both ways.

Strawberries

Strawberries have more anti-aging vitamin C per serving than oranges or grapefruit. And research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those who don’t.

Vitamin C fights free radicals, which damage cells and break down collagen, leading to fine lines. For smoother, better-hydrated skin, apply a natural berry mask once or twice a week, and eat vitamin C–rich foods daily, says Ramona Ionescu, primary aesthetician at New York City’s Cornelia Day Resort.

Sip it or smooth it on

In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (or a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—they’re all antioxidant stars). Stir together blended berries, 1 cup vanilla or plain yogurt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (a great moisturizer) in an 8-ounce glass. Enjoy smoothie, setting aside enough to coat your face.

Apply remaining smoothie to your face over a sink (it’s a little drippy at first, but a smooth layer will stay put), and leave it on for about 8 minutes before rinsing off.

Olive oil

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil don’t just benefit you on the inside—they soften your skin, too. “Ancient Romans massaged olive oil into their skin,” Dr. Perricone says. “When used topically, olive oil results in smoother, more radiant skin.” Plus, consuming olive oil, a staple in the healthy Mediterranean diet, provides antioxidants to disarm free radicals and reduce inflammation. In addition to working olive oil into your daily diet, apply as a lip gloss and skin soother, as needed. If you have dry skin, you’ll particularly benefit from topical application.

Eat it or wear it

At dinner, drizzle a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil into a small bowl, and dip whole-grain bread in it to improve your skin from the inside out.

Dab a pea-size amount of extra-virgin olive oil on lips to hydrate a parched pucker; or use it on rough patches (think elbows and heels), as needed.

Green tea

Curling up to a cup of green tea does a lot more than relax you. Green tea is filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants, Dr. Perricone says. What’s more, research from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that drinking green tea may reduce your risk of skin cancer. And when you add a generous squeeze of citrus juice, the tea’s antioxidants get a boost of staying power, so they remain in and benefit the body longer, rather than being digested quickly and having much of the goodness go down the drain, according to Purdue University researchers.

Drink it or press it on

Sip at least three big mugs of green tea every day for an antioxidant boost, says Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, founding director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Chill damp tea bags in the fridge and put on eyes for 10–15 minutes. Green tea contains tannins, which act as an astringent when applied to skin and can help reduce puffiness, Dr. Perricone notes.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin’s orange hue is from carotenoids, wrinkle-fighting plant pigments that help neutralize free radicals in the skin, keeping them from damaging the cells that fast-forward aging. “Pumpkin is filled with vitamins C, E, and A, as well as powerful enzymes that help to cleanse the skin,” explains dermatologist Kenneth Beer, author of Palm Beach Perfect Skin. Plus, pumpkin has hydrating properties, Ionescu adds. Although the seeds make a great fiber-filled snack, you get the skin-saving antioxidants from the pulp.

Eat it or smooth it on

In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cups canned pumpkin, 4 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Coat face; leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse. “It’s good for hydrating and softening skin,” Ionescu says.

Make a sweeter pudding by adding these ingredients to the recipe above: 2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Eat it or scrub it on

Cut off pomegranate crown, and score rind in sections, without cutting all the way through. Place in a bowl of water for 5–10 minutes. Break rind away from seeds, which will sink; strain seeds. In a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons seeds and 1 cup uncooked oatmeal. Transfer to bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons honey (an antiseptic) and 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Apply to face for a few minutes, then rinse. For rough patches (like elbows), add 3/4 cup turbinado sugar.

Enjoy remaining pomegranate seeds au naturel or with your favorite cheese.....!

Healthy, Beauty Recipes

2013-04-22T05:42:00.001-07:00

Cut calories with these foods

By Amy O'Connor

Have you ever heard the theory that certain foods have a negative caloric effect, meaning they burn more calories during the digestive process than they contribute? (Celery and apples are often cited as examples.)

Turns out the negative calorie theory is a myth. But that doesn’t mean some foods aren't incredibly low-calorie and super-nutritious. Here’s a list of our favorite almost-zero-calorie foods, with recipes....continue reading

Fast Weight Loss Tips:Tried-and-true tips

By Melissa Daly
From Health magazine
Sick of chasing fad diets? Time to hop off the bandwagon and get some down-to-earth advice from people who have been there, done that.

Sure, we spend our days sifting through the latest research and asking super-toned celebrities about their workout secrets. At the end of the day, though, peeling off the pounds is just as challenging for us as it is for anyone else. These 10 diet tricks aren't always easy to stick to, but they've worked for us. read more....

Daily Tricks to Wake Up Slimmer

By Jessica Girdwain
From Health magazine

We get it: You want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: Experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose.

We grilled health and fitness pros for the tweaks that will help your shape the most. Road test a few, and you could shed 5 (this week!), 10, or even 20-plus pounds without a whole lot of effort.

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"Young love is a flame; very pretty, often very hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. The love of the older and disciplined heart is as coals, deep-burning, unquenchable." ~ Henry Ward Beecher
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/wise-sayings-about-love.html

Lifestyle is the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture. The term was originally used by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937). The term 'lifestyle' was introduced in the 1950s as a derivative of that of style in modernist art .

Healthy Lifestyle

A lifestyle typically reflects an individual's attitudes, values or world view. Therefore, a lifestyle is a means of forging a sense of self and to create cultural symbols that resonate with personal identity. Not all aspects of a lifestyle are voluntary. Surrounding social and technical systems can constrain the lifestyle choices available to the individual and the symbols she/he is able to project to others and the self.

The lines between personal identity and the everyday doings that signal a particular lifestyle become blurred

In modern society. For example, "green lifestyle" means holding beliefs and engaging in activities that consume fewer resources and produce less harmful waste (i.e. a smaller carbon footprint), and deriving a sense of self from holding these beliefs and engaging in these activities. Some commentators argue that, in modernity, the cornerstone of lifestyle construction is consumption behavior, which offers the possibility to create and further individualize the self with different products or services that signal different ways of life.
Lifestyle may include views on politics, religion, health, intimacy, and more. All of these aspects play a role in shaping someone's lifestyle. In the magazine and television industries, "lifestyle" is used to describe a category of publications or programs.

Environment

There are two types of environment for a lifestyle: nature and social. Natural environment is the conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. an individual dedicated to this prefers to walk to close places, recycles plastic, papers, cants, etc. In an individuals lifestyle some of this natural environment is needed, fresh air, clean water, clean home, clean neighbourhood and a clean example for those at home. those who are nature involved decide to plant flowers, vegetables and other crops in their backyard and are extremely strict on how to organize their household waste and uses positive and proactive ways to environmental sustainability. Social environment is totally different. Social Environment includes an individuals living and working conditions, income level, educational background, community and religious beliefs if they have any. in a social environment there are certain expectations from one self or from those around. expectations like success and wanting the best. Along with success come a lot of stress. If there is failure, then there may be mood swings and disappointment. In order for this not to happen, there are better ways to avoid disappointment and failure; organization and structure is the main key element.

Technology

Technology and diversity have greatly changed the lives of people in society. Technology has positive and negative effects on our daily lives. However, the positivity and negativity of technology depends on how much we use it and how much we are exposed to it. In other words, our lifestyle controls our use of technology, while technology influences our lifestyles. To begin, technology has changed the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, warfare, transportation, information, medicine, communication, among others. Technology has also made it easier for other factors to affect our lifestyles, such as the media. All in all, technology has made our lives much easier, therefore we no longer are required to live vigorous lifestyles that, in the past, contributed to the decline in our health.On the other hand, technology has complicated many lives and has many negative effects. Technology has the power to deliver media to us that can change our values and views on the world, which in return will change our lifestyles. Also, technology has negative effects on the environment such as pollution. Because of technology such as the computer and the television, Americans have a much more sedentary lifestyle, which leads to health complications and issues.
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Burn your fat by Yoga

2013-03-05T07:44:00.004-08:00

Slim down

By Kate Ashford
From Health magazine
Try this 10-minute series from yoga expert Kristin McGee and you'll help your metabolism by strengthening your core.

Flow through it (once on each side) three to five days a week.

Dog split

Begin on hands and knees. Exhale; lift knees, push hips up, straighten arms and legs.
Inhale; lift right leg as high as possible.

Knee to nose

Inhale; round back, scoop in abs, and pull right knee to nose.
Exhale; kick leg up to Dog Split.

Knee to right shoulder

Inhale; round back and bend right knee, opening it out to the side. Bring right knee to right shoulder.
Exhale; kick leg up to Dog Split.

Knee to left shoulder

Inhale; bring right knee in and across body toward left shoulder.
Exhale; kick leg to Dog Split.

One-legged plank

Inhale; lower hips, move torso forward so shoulders are over hands; keep right leg up; hold.
Exhale and lower leg. Raise hips; return to start.

Repeat entire series on left.

Blast it off!

By Su Reid-St. John

Want a fat-burning workout that’s fast and blasts away your stress, too? Don’t bother Santa—this is one fabulous gift you can give yourself.

Use this flowing, yoga-with-dumbbells routine from Health’s own yoga guru Kristin McGee to build strength, double your calorie-burn, and decompress. “Concentrating on the movements gets your mind off all of the distractions around you, leaving you feeling peaceful and relaxed,” McGee explains.

The result? A calm, fit, and incredibly gorgeous you!

News for life style

2013-03-04T02:35:00.004-08:00

Wise word:

We are all lepers. Even if we hide our sores under the finest clothes, and lie to each other, to convince ourselves that we are healthy and happy... Forgetting the only real reason we should be happy: that God loves us, despite the sores we hide. God loves us so much that He became one of us, and was nailed naked to the cross, showing His sores to the world. -St. Francis (Clare and Francis Film)

March 1, 2013 | By Health Editorh Editor

Many women like gel manicures because they are durable and long-lasting, but frequent use can cause nail thinning, brittleness, peeling and cracking, and also hide nail disease, an expert warns.

1 in 8 adults have sensitive teeth

If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you’re not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth were most common in young adults, women and people who had receding gums or did at-home tooth whitening.

How to protect your skin from Bacteria

Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the “good” strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests. “People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin,” said lead author Huiying Li, an assistant professor of molecular and medical pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles. “But some of them you should love.” It’s the presence of acne-defeating bacteria that allows people without acne to live relatively pimple-free, she explained.

Want to get rid of your Tattoo?

It seems that tattoos are everywhere these days, but along with the increase in people getting inked, the number of Americans undergoing procedures to have a tattoo removed is also on the rise, experts say. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates both tattoo inks and the laser devices used to remove the body art, cautioned that deciding to have a tattoo removed is a lot easier than the removal process itself.
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How to wear low boots with skirts?

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How to look swim in Bulky Sweater

January 9, 2013 | By Suze Yalof Schwartz

Thick, nubby sweaters are a hot winter trend, but they can add pounds. The trick is proportion: If you have a boxy sweater on top, make sure you pair it with something tight and slim below, like black leather leggings or skinny jeans.
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I want to wear low boots with skirts. Tips?

—Robin Jones, Shreveport, LA

If you don’t have endless legs, the best way to rock boots of any height with a skirt is to add matching opaque tights. I like a knee-length skirt with low booties, because the length shows off and elongates your legs.

Top news celebrity and entertainment today

2013-03-02T06:45:00.004-08:00

Leonardo DiCaprio celebrated his 38th birthday with a charity event before throwing a lavish private bash at NYC club The Darby, where guests included a host of his A-list pals like Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z and Robert De Niro.

The charitable 'Wolf of Wall Street' actor kicked off his night by hosting a TAG Hauer event with stunning actress, and good pal, Cameron Diaz for the New York Cares Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, before heading to the exclusive supper club The Darby for a big knees up

Kate Middleton heads up North

After her babymoon in the Caribbean Kate Middleton has got straight back into the swing of things in London as she was spotted taking her dog Lupo for a walk in Hyde Park. The duchess was also spied eyeing up maternity clothes in Topshop. It's great to see the Duchess doing 'normal' activities again after her stay in hospital last year. It was also announced this week that Kate's next official engagement will be a trip to Grimsby next week.

The big trip California

A music festival is a great way to kick off a holiday – especially if it’s in a sunny desert near LA. Martha Hayes gets it on at Coachella
‘Have fun, party hard, stay hydrated!’ chants a chorus of twentysomething LA girls in khaki outfits, all gleaming smiles and endless bronzed legs. With afternoon temperatures in the Palm Springs desert hitting 40°C, how anyone can ‘party hard’ is beyond me. But, jumping into the swimming pool armed with a giant water pistol, I give it my best shot. Half an hour later, I’m topping up the factor 30 and hopping on a golf buggy to order ice-cold sushi rolls before the weekend’s hottest ticket – a certain Miss Azealia Banks.

Red hot: Coachella draws top acts like Azealia Banks
Wait, did I mention I’m at a festival? The Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival is 125 miles east of Los Angeles and started in 1999. It attracts acts like Florence + the Machine and Radiohead, along with 80,000 spectators for each of its two April weekends. Checking into the luxury safari tents at the Empire Polo Club sure beats pitching your two-man on a hill in the rain at Glastonbury. There’s no tripping drunkenly over guy ropes − just perky staff driving you to and from the main stage. Inside my air-conditioned, en suite home for the next three nights is a double bed, a fridge and numerous power points (hello, hair straighteners).
Many festival-goers stay in nearby hotels, but nothing beats being in the thick of the campsite, hitting the late night catering for mac ’n’ cheese, and rising early for yoga (OK, I didn’t – but I could have). Besides, I’ve added in some nights in LA to get the best of both worlds. Before the festival starts, dinner at Ace Hotel’s King’s Highway Diner offers an insight into the pool parties that happen at this time of year. Girls in bandeau dresses dancing by the DJs as boys fling themselves into the water seems straight out of the ‘val party’ in Clueless.
As well as cult film references, for me the lure of La La Land lies in spotting (well, stalking) A-listers and watching California clichés come to life (fillet of beef washed down with Fiji water – for your dog? It’s all here). Prior to visiting Palm Springs we stay at chic SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Designed by Philippe Starck and boasting relaxing massages and experimental cocktails, it’s the ideal post-flight, pre-festival rejuvenation.

Hotel California: post-flight luxury at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel
Back on site, Alexander Skarsgård, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Emma Roberts are apparently all here, but it’s no wonder I don’t see them. You know how at UK festivals you feel guilty for sleeping off your hangover when you could be discovering the next big thing? Here it’s too humid to do much. There isn’t much in the way of daytime comedy/theatre, so it’s not uncommon to catch your first band as the sun goes down. Those tabloid pics of sun-kissed (un-sweaty) supermodels? Definitely taken post-7pm.
Because drinking alcohol is restricted to designated areas, there are no lager louts, just a laid-back Californian crowd who look like they’ve just stepped off the set of The OC. Hi-tech wristbands make it impossible to take booze into the festival, so we fill our camp fridges with spirits from a local store and hold a pre-dinner cocktail hour. Crisis averted!
I’m surprised when things end at midnight. Seasoned festival animals may find this disappointing, but by the last day – half-baked, half-cut and realising I’ve been sat next to teeny- tiny Melanie Griffith (a celeb! At last) for the entire set of Bon Iver – I feel anything but shortchanged. It was all worth it just to hear two of my favourite bands – Pulp and Radiohead – sounding better than ever.
The next day, heading to refreshingly breezy Santa Monica, there’s no horrible post-festival comedown. I’ve wanted to go there since watching The Lost Boys as a kid, so cycling from its famous pier to Venice Beach is exhilarating. Ordering a coffee, the guy serving looks baffled when I ask for sugar, awkwardly handing me a bottle of organic agave syrup. It’s so LA and, like Coachella, exactly how you want it to be.

After the festival go exploring in the Joshua Tree National Park
Book now
Air New Zealand (airnewzealand.co.uk) flies daily from London Heathrow to Los Angeles from £609 return; upgrade to a Premium Economy Space seat from £325 per sector.
Coachella 2013 (coachella.com) runs the weekends of April 12 and 19. Tickets are valid for four nights and range from £218 for general admission to £4,075 for a two-person All Access Pass including ensuite safari tent, golf-cart shuttles, breakfast and late night snacks.
Stay at Ace Hotel (acehotel.com) in Palm Springs, SLS Beverly Hills (slsbeverlyhills.com) in Beverly Hills and Hotel Shangri-La (shangrila-hotel.com) in Santa Monica.
For more information see visitcalifornia.co.uk or call 020 7257 6180.
Five more festivals
Dance in the Turkish sunshine at SunSplash (sunsplash-festival.com) in Antalya, at the beginning of June.
For something cheap and easy, make for Meadows in the Mountains (meadowsinthemountains.com) near Sofia, Bulgaria, in early June.
Rock on at Eurockéennes (eurockeennes.fr), the Glasto of France, staged near Belfort in late June.
Party Spanish-style at Benicàssim (fiberfib.com), near Valencia, in mid-July.
Hop over to Ireland for Electric Picnic (electricpicnic.ie), held at the end of August near Portlaoise.

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The best food to eat for your breakfast

2013-02-28T04:47:00.002-08:00

Start your day off right

By Amanda MacMillan

The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on the other hand, can give you energy, satisfy your appetite, and set the stage for smart decisions all day long.

"You want to aim for a breakfast that combines good carbs and fiber with some protein," says Erica Giovinazzo, MS, RD, a nutritionist at Clay Health Club and Spa, in New York City. Luckily, your options are plenty. Here's a look at some of our favorite breakfast foods, along with expert tips for making them even healthier.

Oatmeal

You may have noticed a heart-shaped seal on your box of oatmeal recently. The seal's there because oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that's been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Need another reason to dig in? Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium.

Steel-cut oats, which take about 15 minutes to cook, contain more fiber than rolled oats or instant varieties, but any type of oatmeal is a healthy choice. Just avoid the flavored kinds, which can be packed with sugar. Instead, sweeten your bowl with milk and a bit of honey, and top with fruit and nuts.

Greek yogurt

This tangy, creamy yogurt is loaded with calcium and boasts plenty of protein—nearly twice as much as regular yogurt—to keep you feeling full throughout the morning. Your best bet: Choose a plain, nonfat variety, and add some fruit to give it some sweetness and flavor (and a dose of added nutrition).

"I love Greek yogurt because it's really quick and easy," Giovinazzo says. "You can always take it with you on your way out the door."

Wheat germ

A little wheat germ goes a long way. Just two tablespoons provides about 15% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin E and 10% of your daily folate. "Vitamin E is often a little low in people's diets, so this is a good way to add in some extra—especially if you don't eat a lot of nuts or seeds, two other big sources," Giovinazzo says.

It's easy to incorporate wheat germ into almost any meal, including your go-to breakfasts: Sprinkle it over cereal, stir it into yogurt, or mix it into a smoothie.

Grapefruit

Trying to lose weight? According to one study, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you slim down faster, thanks to the fruit's fat-burning properties and its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Grapefruit is also hydrating, filling, and packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants.

For a well-rounded breakfast, pair it with protein—such as yogurt or an egg, Giovinazzo suggests. But check with your doctor first if you take any medications, as grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interfere with some prescription drugs.

Bananas

There's nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay. The yellow fruit—especially when they're still a touch green—are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller longer.

"Slice it up and add it to cereal or oatmeal," Giovinazzo suggests. "It will add natural sweetness, so you may not need additional sugar."

Thanks to a healthy dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure naturally, bananas are a particularly good choice for people with hypertension.

Eggs

These incredible edibles have made quite a comeback in recent years. Once shunned for being high in dietary cholesterol (one yolk contains about 60% of your daily allotment), eggs are now embraced as a healthy source of protein and nutrients like vitamin D. Why the turnabout? Research has shown that the cholesterol in our food has less of an impact on blood cholesterol than previously thought.

"If, overall, you're choosing lean proteins and not eating a ton of fat and cholesterol, then eggs are a great thing to have in your diet," says Giovinazzo. The American Heart Association recommends that people with normal cholesterol limit their cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams per day.

Almond butter

Don't eat eggs or dairy? Almond butter is an excellent alternate source of protein, and it's filled with monounsaturated fat (one of the good fats). Plus, as Giovinazzo points out, "it's really delicious spread on whole grain bread or paired with a banana or an apple."

Nutritionally, almond butter is comparable to peanut butter, and they each have about 100 calories per tablespoon. Almond butter contains slightly less saturated fat, though—a definite point in its favor, even for people who aren't allergic to peanuts.

Watermelon

As its name suggests, watermelon is an excellent way to hydrate in the morning. What's less well known is this juicy fruit is among the best sources of lycopene—a nutrient found in red fruits and vegetables that's important for vision, heart health, and cancer prevention.

Best of all, watermelon contains just 40 calories per cup, landing it on lists of so-called negative-calorie foods that supposedly burn more calories during digestion than they add in. (Actually, it's a bit more complicated than that, but that's no reason to not eat watermelon!)

Flax seed

Sprinkling ground flaxseed into a smoothie or bowl of cereal will turn your breakfast into a gold mine of omega-3 fatty acids; just two tablespoons contains more than 100% of your recommended daily intake for those heart-healthy fats. Flaxseed, which has a nutty flavor, also is rich in fiber and lignan, an antioxidant that's been shown to protect against breast cancer.

A word of caution: Whole flaxseeds will pass through your body without being digested, so be sure to buy them ground or grind them yourself with a coffee or spice grinder.

Blueberries

Fresh or frozen, these tiny superfruits pack a big antioxidant punch. Or better yet, a flurry of punches: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism. (Wild blueberries, in particular, have one of the highest concentrations of the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.)

Blueberries are also lower in calories than a lot of other fruits (they contain just 80 per cup), so you can pile them onto your cereal without worrying about your waistline.

Strawberries

"Berries are superfoods because they're so high in antioxidants without being high in calories," Giovinazzo says. One cup of strawberries, for instance, contains your full recommended daily intake of vitamin C, along with high quantities of folic acid and fiber.

Strawberries are good for your ticker, too. A 2013 study found that women were less likely to have a heart attack over an 18-year period if they ate more than three servings of strawberries or blueberries per week. (Strawberries, like blueberries, are a good source of anthocyanins.)

Morning Coffee

That espresso doesn't just wake you up. Coffee drinking has been linked to a lower risk of several diseases (such as diabetes and prostate cancer), and it may even help you live longer. Researchers suspect the combination of caffeine and antioxidants are responsible for many of the observed health benefits. (A 2005 study found that coffee is the number-one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet, believe it or not.)

Of course, loading coffee up with cream and sugar may erase any potential benefits. So skip the fancy flavored drinks, and stick with skim milk.

Tea

Not a coffee person? Tea has a pretty impressive résumé of health benefits, too. Because it has less caffeine, it hydrates you more effectively than coffee, and it's also a rich source of the immunity-boosting antioxidants known as catechins.

All tea (black, green, or white) provides antioxidants, but green tea may be healthiest of all. Research suggests that drinking five cups a day can increase your body's metabolism and help you lose more weight around the middle.

Tasty and Healthy Chocolate Recipes

2013-02-14T02:45:00.003-08:00

We heart chocolate!

Chocolate was once strictly in the category of occasional indulgence (it can be high in fat and calories), but the evidence is piling up that dark chocolate has beneficial antioxidants.

That said, we compiled a list of the best recipes that maximize the chocolate-y goodness, while minimizing sugar, fat, and calories.

From drinks to desserts to cocktails, these delicious recipes all feature your favorite sweet treat.

Black Forest Trifle

This is a new twist on the traditional multi-layered English dessert. It contains 16 ounces of no-sugar-added pitted cherries (frozen is fine) and it's low in calories, cholesterol, fat, and saturated fat.

This recipe isn't a bad choice for those with diabetes thanks to the sugar-free chocolate, fat-free whipped topping, and fat-free milk (keep in mind that it has 28.1 grams of carbohydrates per serving, and exercise portion control).

(Make a reduced-sugar trifle using sugar-free chocolate cake, sugar-free pudding, frozen cherries, and whipped topping. This classic make-ahead layered dessert is ideal for entertaining when you have guests that need to reduce their intake of sugar.)

Black Forest Trifle Recipe:

Ingredient:

1 (8-ounce) package chocolate sugar-free, low-fat cake mix (such as Sweet 'N Low)
3/4 cup water
1 (1-ounce) package chocolate sugar-free, fat-free instant pudding mix
2 cups fat-free milk
1 (16-ounce) package frozen no-sugar-added pitted cherries
2 or 3 drops of red food coloring
2 cups fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
Sugar-free chocolate curls (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using 3/4 cup water. Let cake cool in pan; remove from pan, and cut into cubes.
Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, using 2 cups fat-free milk; chill at least 30 minutes.
Thaw cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Combine cherries, juice, and food coloring.
Place half of cake cubes in a 3-quart trifle bowl. Spoon half of cherries over cake; spread 1 cup pudding over cherries, and top with half of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired (chocolate curls not included in analysis). Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

Chocolate Martini

Tasting like a rich dessert, this martini is the perfect after-dinner drink.

Ingredients: Vanilla vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, skim milk, chocolate syrup

Calories: 302

Chocolate Icebox Cake With Raspberry Sauce

Thanks to the fat-free sour cream, this recipe has less fat than traditional icebox cake.

A splash of lime juice gives it flavor, but fresh raspberries, chocolate wafers, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract keep it sweet and creamy.

Ingredient:

1 pint reduced-fat sour cream
1 pint fat-free sour cream
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
42 chocolate wafers (from 2 packages)
3 (6-ounce) packages fresh raspberries, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Preparation:

Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with 2 sheets of plastic wrap (one horizontal, and the other vertical). Let the edges overhang on each side by about 4 inches.
With a whisk, combine sour cream, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and a dash of salt in a large bowl until blended.
Arrange a layer of about 14 overlapping chocolate wafers in 2 lines on the bottom of the loaf pan, keeping the layer as level as possible. Spread with 1 cup of the sour cream mixture; repeat in the same way with 2 more layers of wafers and cream, ending with cream layer. (You may have wafers left over.) Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until wafers are very soft (at least 12 hours).
Meanwhile, pulse 2 packages of berries in a food processor just until broken up. Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, water, lime juice, and remaining dash of salt; pulse once or twice. Pour mixture through a coarse strainer; set over a bowl, pressing hard on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you should have 1 cup). Refrigerate, tightly covered, until thoroughly chilled (about 1 hour); stir before using.
Lift icebox cake out of pan using over-hanging plastic wrap; transfer to a large plate. (Be careful, cake will be very soft.)
Carefully flip cake onto a cutting board, so that the chocolate wafer layer faces up. Peel back plastic wrap. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut cake crosswise into 10 slices, wiping knife clean after each cut. Arrange each slice on a plate, and pour a small pool of raspberry sauce on each plate; garnish evenly with remaining package of raspberries. Serve immediately with remaining sauce.

Indonesian food recipe: Ayam Bakar Taliwang

2013-02-13T06:29:00.003-08:00

Ayam Bakar Taliwang adalah sajian khas dari daerah Taliwang Lombok, Nusa Tengara Barat. Rasanya gurih bumbunya meresap ke dalam daging merata bahkan samapi tulangnya dan pedas bikin keringetan saat menyantapnya apalagi dengan nasi hangat pasti bikin ketagihan lidah. Taliwang sendiri adalah sebuah nama tempat di Sumbawa Barat, tapi ayam Taliwang justru sangat terkenal di daerah Lombok. Ayam taliwang ini adalah ayam yang dimasak atau diungkep dengan menggunakan bumbu-bumbu khas Lombok.

Resep Ayam Bakar Taliwang
BAHAN: Ingredient
1 ekor (800 g) ayam kampung, bersihkan
2 sdm minyak kelapa
4 cm kencur, haluskan
1 sdt terasi, bakar, haluskan
500 ml air
2 sdm air jeruk limau
Bumbu, haluskan:
12 butir bawang merah
6 siung bawang putih
18 buah cabai merah keriting
3 buah cabai rawit merah
1 buah tomat, potong dadu kecil
1 1/2 sdt garam
2 sdt gula merah, sisir

Cara Membuat: HOw to cook it

Belah ayam dua bagian dada tanpa terputus. Kerat-kerat permukaannya. Sisihkan.
Campur minyak kelapa, kencur, terasi, dan air, aduk rata.
Lumuri ayam dengan campuran minyak, diamkan selama 30 menit.
Masak di atas api kecil hingga ayam matang dan bumbu meresap. Tambahkan air jeruk, aduk rata.
Bakar ayam di atas bara api sambil sesekali diolesi sisa bumbu hingga matang, angkat.

Sajikan. Untuk 5 porsi

Resep Ayam Bakar Presto: Baked Chicken Recipe

Bahan:

1 ekor ayam, potong jadi 4 bagian
250 ml air secukupnya
2 sdm kecap manis
1 sdt garam
2 sdm margarin
2 sdm kecap manis

Bumbu Halus:
5 bh bawang merah
3 siung bawang putih
1 cm jahe
2 cm kunyit
5 cm lengkuas, geprek
4 bh kemiri
3 lbr daun jeruk
3 lbr daun salam

Sambal Tomat:
10 bh cabe merah besar + rawit merah (agar pedas)
1 bh tomat
6 bh bawang merah
3 siung bawang putih
2 btr kemiri
¼ sdt terasi
1 sdt garam
1 sdt gula merah

Cara Membuat:

Masukan bumbu halus dan ayam, kecap manis, garam, air ke dalam panci presto masak selama 20 menit sampai ayam empuk. Tambahkan waktu memasak kalau tulang ayam belum empuk, selama 15 menit.
Setelah empuk, angkat ayam. Dinginkan.
Setelah ayam matang, bakar ayam sambil diolesi dengan campuran margarin dan kecap manis.
Goreng semua bahan sambal tomat, hingga matang. Angkat, haluskan.
Hidangkan ayam dengan sambal tomat dan lalapan.

Catatan:
Ayam bisa juga digoreng, akan tetapi jangan terlalu lama saat menggorengnya, karena ada kecap manisnya.

Resep ayam bakar enak (Chicken baked recipe)

2013-02-10T06:51:00.003-08:00

Cara membuat ayam bakar mungkin sudah bukan hal yang aneh dan susah lagi bagi kebanyakan orang yang suka memasak. Namun, bagi anda yng pemula atau baru masuk dunia memasak, tentunya akan mengalami beberapa kendala atau kesulitan.

Cara membuatnya memang relatif mudah, apalagi jika anda pandai dalam mengolah ramuan bumbunya, pasti akan mendapatkan rasa yang lebih lezat. Nah, pada kesempatan kali ini admin mencoba membagikan mengenai resep cara membuat ayam bakar. Apabila anda tertarik untuk mengikuti, siapkan beberapa bahan di bawah ini.

Bahan-bahan (Ingredient)

- 1 ekor ayam berukuran kecil, potong menjadi 4 bagian
- 2 lembar daun salam
- 3 sendok makan kecap manis
- 3 sendok makan air asam jawa
- 300 ml air

- 4 siung bawang merah
- 3 siung bawang putih
- 8 buah cabe merah keriting
- ½ sendok teh ketumbar
- 1 cm kunyit dan memarkan
- 2 cm jahe dan memarkan
- 2 cm lengkuas, memarkan
- 1 sendok gula pasir
- Garam secukupnya

(semua bumbu harus telah digiling halus)

Petunjuk: Direction

Langkah-langkah yang harus anda tempuh untuk membuat ayam bakar yaitu:

1. Lumuri daging ayam dengan bumbu yang dihaluskan, diamkan 30 menit
2. Campur ayam yang sudah dibumbui dengan daun salam, air, air asam dan kecap manis. Masak hingga daging empuk dan kuah mengental kemudian angkat.
3. Bakar di atas bara api hingga permukaan agak kering dan sajikan bersama lalapan

Enjoy the tasty 'Ayam Bakar' !

Say Yes For A Party Dress!

2013-02-08T03:20:00.001-08:00

Shiny dancers

Vibrant prints, standout sequins, velvet ruffles—we found eight festive dresses that will make you pop and your figure rock.

Sequins and metallic fabrics can be super-flattering. The rich color and simple cut of this plum sparkler (left) elongates your figure, while the A-line cut and mixed print with darker color on bottom (right) slims your lower half.

Best dressed

Nothing’s more flattering (and comfortable!) than curve-skimming draped jersey. If you’re fair, go for a bright shade like orange; those with medium and dark skin look great in desaturated colors like beige or ivory.

Retro charm

Hot in the '50s, in the '80s, and this holiday season, a full-skirted frock works on almost every body type. If you're bottom-heavy, it hides flaws; if you've got a boyish figure, it creates a perfect hourglass.

Cocktail ready

This season's bright colors are surprisingly easy to wear. This blue dress highlights your narrowest spot (a few inches above your waist). And the raspberry-pink velvet print is festive but not fussy.

Pop art

Since bold patterns look best on simple dress shapes, this cap-sleeve sheath is the perfect complement to gorgeous oversized roses. Plus, the fitted fabric has spandex that sucks you in for a so-thin look.

10 Top Tip For Party Dress

Total beauty for your body and face

2013-02-07T07:40:00.002-08:00

Picture this: You arrive at a restaurant to meet your best friend for brunch and as you lean in for a hug, you spot a crusted, muddy-looking blotch of concealer on her cheek. As she starts filling you in on her latest news all you're thinking is: Her concealer is doing nothing but making that zit look worse -- how do I tell her?

That's the thing about concealer. We do everything we can to use it to camouflage our flaws yet all too often, we end up accentuating them. And that's why, despite the fact that breaking down the details of how to apply concealer correctly sounds like the most boring makeup topic ever, it’s an important skill to hone.

Skip ahead to see how to apply concealer like a pro.

And while applying concealer properly may not be rocket science, it's not necessarily an intuitive process either. In fact, celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic (the guy responsible for making Kim Kardashian's complexion look flawless, even when it's not), says the most common mistake he sees women make with concealer is the most basic: We don't match it to our skin tone.

"When the concealer is too dark, setting it with powder will only make it darker, which makes the spot you're trying to cover look like a muddy patch of skin," Dedivanovic says.

But he also maintains that's not where the big fail ends. When we set the concealer with powder, we're using the wrong shade of powder. "You have to use a powder that's a shade lighter than your skin tone, because when dry powder touches wet concealer, it'll get darker." Who knew? Another life-changing tip from Dedivanovic: Apply your loose powder with a velour puff brush; using a natural bristle brush can leave streaks on your skin.

Getting the distinct sense that Dedivanovic knows a thing or two about faking flawless skin? Good. Because with his tips, your odds of never being that girl with the awkward concealer blob on her face are vastly im

How to conceal under-eye bags

You need: liquid concealer with lifting ingredients + latex sponge + loose powder

How to apply: To counteract the yellow, bluish hues under the eyes, Dedivanovic says to use a peach-based concealer. A lot of concealers have a yellow-base, which would only make the area look more dull and sallow. "The peach brings warmth to the area," he says.

And since the eye area is susceptible to fine lines, make sure the concealer has a lifting ingredient like vitamin A to prevent the concealer from settling into the creases. Dedivanovic loves DiorSkin Sculpt Smoothing Lifting Concealer, $35.

Finish by running a sponge under water, squeeze the water out, dip into loose powder, then dab over the area to set the concealer. Dedivanovic recommends the Beauty Blender, $26, which he calls "the greatest thing to happen to makeup in many years."

How to conceal scars or dark spots

You need: cream pot + lifting concealer + concealer brush + latex sponge+ loose powder

How to apply: To completely erase the dark pigment, you need the heavy coverage of a cream concealer, says Dedivanovic. "Cream concealers have a thicker texture with less oil than liquid, so they last longer." He recommends applying the concealer with a brush just where the darkness is. (Try Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, $30, and Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Brush, $26.) Then, apply a dab of lifting concealer, which will provide a highlight. Finish with a damp sponge and loose powder to blend it all together.

How to conceal redness around the nose

You need: cream concealer + latex sponge+ loose powder

How to apply: Since the area around your nose gets oily quickly, Dedivanovic recommends using an oil-free cream concealer, which "will provide heavier coverage. As you get oily during the day, concealer darkens so you want to use a concealer that has a dry consistency," he says. We recommend Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, $23.

Use your ring finger to pat and blend the concealer into the crease around the nose. Then take your damp makeup sponge, dip in loose powder, and blend. Try Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Airbrushing Loose Powder SPF 30, $13.95 Dedivanovic says this is important, because "a lot of times the foundation and concealer are two different products with different finishes, so you have to blend the two together."

Secrets Tanning Salons Don't Want You to Know

If you've ever set foot in a tanning bed salon, you've heard the hard sell. They push "tan accelerators" costing up to $90 a pop, a "package" of tans so your "glow doesn't go," and the promise that tanning beds are a "smarter" choice than baking out at the beach.

And apparently, you don't have to be a dummy to be sold. Nearly 30 million Americans a year tan indoors, allowing the industry to pull in a whopping five billion dollars per annum in revenue, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. That's a lot of willing costumers allowing a business to knowingly, and quite happily, damage their skin.

So what is this, an alternate universe? What happened to the idea that the beauty industry was one that promoted youth and health? Spending time in a tanning bed practically guarantees you'll eventually deal with skin problems like photo damage, brown spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Oh and hey, perhaps you've heard about this thing called melanoma, another not-so-lovely side effect of your tanning habit. Yeah, it's a deadly skin cancer that can spread throughout your entire body and kill you. Dead.

So why do Americans continue to subject themselves to the wrath of tanning beds and what are the secrets these salons are keeping from us in order to keep business booming? Read on.

Tanning indoors is more dangerous than tanning outdoors

One of the most common spiels you'll hear at the tanning salon is that if you're going to tan, it's "smarter" to do so in a bed as opposed to outdoors. Tanning salon employees like Heather Carrillo, who worked at a salon for a year and a half, say they are taught in their "Smart-Tan Certification" to "never say indoor tanning is 'safe' [but] to say it is 'smart.' Obviously getting a tan is not safe, so the selling point is that in a bed you can monitor the exact amount of exposure as opposed to tanning outside where the UV percentages change every day."

So is this true? Is tanning indoors smarter that outdoors due to the "controlled environment" of a bed? David E. Bank, MD, a dermatologist and educational spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation, says no. In fact, he maintains that it's quite the opposite -- tanning indoors is actually more dangerous to the health of your skin because "you're getting a much higher concentration of the longer wavelength UVA, which damages more deeply into the skin" than being out in the sun. And research backs him up. "Frequent tanners using new, high-pressure sunlamps may receive as much as 12 times the annual UVA dose compared to the dose they receive from sun exposure" and are "74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors," says The Skin Cancer Foundation.

"Tanorexia" is a real disease

A disorder that means a tanned person never feels like they are "tan enough" is a real issue; one that has garnered the street term, "tanorexia."

In a study published in the "Archives of Dermatology," behavioral scientists found that a subgroup of college students who tanned indoors showed tell-tale signs of a substance-related disorder -- meaning they were hooked on tanning the same way people are addicted to drugs and alcohol. These frequent tanners, or "tanorexics," were also "more likely to report moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression than their peers who were not addicted to tanning or did not tan at all," says "Time" magazine.

All of the addicted students polled knew that they could develop skin cancer from using tanning beds, but 98 percent said the risk didn't prevent them from wanting to be more tan.

Salons don't turn "tanorexics" away

"We didn't turn people away," says former tanning salon associate Carrillo. So a person could come in and tan in a bed every day if they wanted to. "We would try and discourage people if they were already burnt, as burned skin doesn't tan, but some would still tan -- which I thought was crazy," she says. "Sometimes, we would have people sign waivers for liability if they wanted to do something that we didn't agree with, like tan for the max amount [of time] the first time they tanned," she says, but no one is ever flat out denied despite safety rules.

The FDA doesn't highly regulate tanning beds

Despite the fact that the ultraviolet radiation emitted during a tanning bed session is a proven human carcinogen, the FDA lists tanning beds in the lowest of the three regulatory classes for medical devices, Class I. That means currently, beds are given the same regulation as elastic bandages and tongue depressors, says The Skin Cancer Foundation. So basically, tan at your own, very high, risk.

They convince you that if you're tan, you won't burn

Tanning salons will tell a light complexioned person that they should tan indoors before going on vacation as the darker they are, the less likely they will be to burn in the sun. This is totally false, says Dr. Bank. While one might be less likely to burn in the sun if they naturally have a dark complexion like Middle Easterners, Hispanics, and Blacks, someone that has naturally light skin can still burn no matter how many times they have laid in a tanning bed.

"It's a sales tactic," says Carrillo. "Only sunscreen will help you not burn," she says, "but it worked [to sell tanning sessions]!"

They lobby for government protection

Even though The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an affiliate of the World Health Organization, includes the UV radiation from tanning beds as one of the most dangerous cancer-causing substances (it's right up there with cigarettes and plutonium), there is no federal regulation banning children under the age of 18 from using the beds. Some states require written parental consent for children between the ages of 14 and 18 to tan, but Carrillo says even that isn't highly enforced.

So why can children under 18 tan? "Part of the problem in this country is that politics is driven by dollars, and the tanning parlor industry has deep pockets to contribute to legislators who vote against bills that would ban minors," says Dr. Bank. There is a powerful lobby out there that has a monetary interest in letting children expose themselves to this extremely dangerous substance.

Tanning beds can be a sweaty cesspool

Compared to the fact that they can kill you, it might seem minor that many beds are full of bacteria and viruses. But salons don't want you to know just what a petri dish of germs their beds really are. Substances reported to be found: Sweat, pee and semen. "It can get pretty gross in those lay-down beds," says Carrillo. "People would leave and there would be pools of sweat on the bed. I always cleaned the beds well, but some girls weren't as diligent. They would use the same cleaning rags [customer after customer]," she says.

While "the cleaner used is supposed to be anti-virus, I actually got a rash once. I thought my back was breaking out really bad but when I asked my doctor, she told me it was a virus that you can contract from a tanning bed [that hasn’t been disinfected]," says Carrillo.

(totalbeauty.com)

Hollywood Celebrity and Fashion

2013-02-02T00:28:00.002-08:00

Beyonce: Tragic Misscarriage

Beyonce

BIRTHDAY

September 04, 1981

Houston, TX

RECENT CREDITS

Oprah Winfrey (TV) May. 29, 2007

Larry King Live (TV) Apr. 2, 2007

Inside Edition (TV) Dec. 25, 2006

Late Show With David Letterman (TV) Dec. 19, 2006

Making the Video (TV) Nov. 29, 2006

BIOGRAPHY

With stunning looks, a glamorous style and pop-star status, it was inevitable that this diva would eventually try her hand at acting. And while she's fared better than Mariah Carey, it remains to be seen whether Knowles can actually act or just act sassy. After topping the charts as part of the award-winning R&B trio Destiny's Child, she struck out on her own and scored a string of solo hits, often collaborating with rapper boyfriend Jay-Z. She made her acting debut on the small screen in Carmen: A Hip Hopera and quickly moved on to features with spirited turns in the comedies Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Pink Panther. But the diamond in her tiara was winning the lead in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, which earned her a Golden Globe nod.

Beyoncé is all anyone can talk. But as more details regarding her HBO documentary Life Is But a Dream has emerged, the Beyoncé news has taken a somber turn. According to outlets privy to an advance screening of the film, including People, Beyonce opened up about her miscarriage. "It was the saddest thing I've ever been through," Beyoncé says.

Jay-Z alluded to the tragedy in his 2012 song for daughter Blue Ivy, "Glory," with the lyrics: "False alarms and false starts / All made better by the sound of your heart. / All the pain of the last time / I praised so hard it was the last time." But this is the first time Beyoncé has commented on it. "About two years ago, I was pregnant for the first time. And I hear the heartbeat, which was the most beautiful music I ever heard in my life," she says.

Beyoncé continues, "Being pregnant was very much like falling in love. You are so open. You are so overjoyed. There's no words that can express having a baby growing inside of you, so of course you want to scream it out and tell everyone."

But then, tragically, complications to the pregnancy caused her to lose the baby. "I flew back to New York to get my check up – and no heartbeat. Literally the week before I went to the doctor, everything was fine, but there was no heartbeat," she says. Beyoncé then "went into the studio and wrote the saddest song I've ever written in my life … And it was actually the first song I wrote for my album. And it was the best form of therapy for me, because it was the saddest thing I've ever been through."

A year following her loss, Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed beautiful baby Blue Ivy Carter into their lives.

(source: http://www.hollywood.com)

The Yoga Sutra From Miley Cyrus

How does Miley Cyrus unwind while on a tropical vacation with her beau? By doing yoga on the beach of course. While in Costa Rica with fiancé Liam Hemsworth over Jan. 21, Cyrus decided to get all downward-facing-dog in the sand.

Ah, nature. What better way to escape the crazy hustle and bustle of Hollywood and clear your head than a little vinyasa beside the waves? Following her practice, Cyrus tweeted, "Para para paradise... Rare to get a moment to thank the universe for all my blessings in the form of yoga in a place like this." In case you want to unite your inner and outer universe with Cyrus, we've created the below follow-along chart to achieving balance, Miley-style (click the image for a larger version).

Miley Cyrus Bio

Birthday

November 23, 1992

Nashville, TN

Recent Credits

LOL (FILM) May. 4, 2012

Sex and the City 2 (FILM) May. 27, 2010

The Last Song (FILM) Mar. 31, 2010

Hannah Montana: The Movie (FILM) Apr. 10, 2009

Bolt (FILM) Nov. 21, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS

Nicknamed Miley by her father, country singer and actor Billy Ray Cyrus.

Appeared in the video for bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent's song "If Heartaches Had Wings."

Has inked a four-album deal with Hollywood Records.

Celebrity's Fashion

2013-01-19T07:15:00.002-08:00

Natalie Wood: Charting of the case mysterious drowning

Photo Credit: Getty

Birthday

July 20, 1938

San Francisco, CA

Died

November 29, 1981

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Peeper (FILM) Jan. 1, 1976

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Penelope (FILM) Jan. 1, 1966

This Property Is Condemned (FILM) Jan. 1, 1966

It's one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries: what happened in the early morning hours of Nov. 29, 1981 that resulted in the drowning death of Natalie Wood?

Thirty-one years later, we're still not entirely sure. The actress was one of the most successful to ever make the jump from child-star, in films like Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and The Ghost of Mrs. Muir (1947), to angsty teenager in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and The Searchers (1956), to accomplished adult thespian in Splendor in the Grass (1961) and West Side Story (1961). Wood and her movie-star husband Robert Wagner were one of Hollywood's true power couples. Since she'd never been a subject for scandal-mongers, her death at the age of 43 came as a true shock.

The incredible thing is that the tragedy has been back in the news the past year and a half, ever since the captain of the yacht on which Wood and Wagner were vacationing announced that he had lied to investigators about what happened that night. He said Wagner was "responsible for her death" because he allegedly refused to look for Wood when she went missing following an argument. Just this week, on January 14, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office released 10 additional pages to its autopsy report on Wood's body that suggested she may have incurred bruises before she went into the water. There's no way to conclusively determine that that was the case, but it suggests an assault may have proceeded her death.

It's a lot to make sense of, so if you're scratching your head about the details we've taken it upon ourselves to round up what we do know...and what we still don't.

What was the original account of the events surrounding Wood's death?
Wood had just finished shooting Douglas Trumbull's science fiction film Brainstorm with Christopher Walken, so she, Wagner, and Walken rented a yacht, the Splendour, to take a vacation cruise to Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast. According to the initial account given to investigators, the three of them ate at a restaurant on the island on the evening of Nov. 28, 1981. Afterwards, they returned to the yacht, and Wagner and Walken got into a major shouting match. Wood was dragged into it, and eventually she stormed off to her cabin. However, when Wagner, who had remained on deck drinking, went to join her in their cabin, she was nowhere to be found. The next morning Wood's body drifted ashore about a mile away from the yacht and was found near an inflatable dinghy.

What was the long-held theory about the circumstances of her death?

When the L.A. County Coroner's Office got the results back from a toxicology study performed on Wood's body, it showed she had a blood alcohol level of 0.14%. The legal limit in California is 0.08%. She also had taken two prescriptions: one was for motion sickness, the other a painkiller. Those would undoubtedly have amplified the effect of the alcohol. The theory was that Wood noticed the dinghy was getting loose from the side of the yacht, so she tried to tie it back up. And in doing so, fell overboard. That would explain the bruises on her torso and arms, and the abrasion on her left cheek. The official cause of death was listed as both drowning and hypothermia. The other possibility is that, enraged by the argument she had with her husband, she took off in the dinghy to head for shore and never made it.

Who was listed as being responsible for Wood's death?
No one. The Coroner's Office determined that her death was nothing more than a tragic accident.

So why was the inquiry reopened in 2011?
On the 30th anniversary of Wood's death, the Splendour's captain, Dennis Davern, announced on on the Today show that he had lied to authorities during the initial inquiry. He alleged that Wagner delayed reporting his wife missing, "didn't take any steps to see if [he] could locate her," and thus, in his opinion, was "responsible for her death." The initial autopsy concluded, based on the contents of Wood's stomach, that she had died right around midnight on the morning of Nov. 29. Wagner didn't report her missing until around 1:30 a.m.

L.A. Coroner Dr. Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran, a semi-celebrity from his extensive testimony during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, reopened the case, as did LAPD investigators. They interviewed 100 new witnesses and reexamined the original autopsy report. Nine months after Davern's new allegations, Dr. Sathyavagiswaran changed the cause of death on Wood's death certificate to "drowning and other undetermined factors." Beyond that the LAPD had ordered the coroner's office not to divulge any further details of the new investigation.

Was there any indication of foul play?
For the past 31 years, the official answer to this question has been "no." However, on Jan. 14, Dr. Sathyavagiswaran released a ten-page addendum to the original autopsy report, which suggested that the bruises on Wood's torso and arms, and the gash on her left cheek, might have been the result of a struggle before she went into the water and not from her body getting carried by the tide after she'd drowned, as had always been assumed. There's no conclusive evidence to definitively determine when was those bruises were incurred. They could still just has easily have come after she was in the water, but it's not a certainty.

If there was foul play, is the LAPD circling suspects in her death?
No. The official position of the LAPD is that Wood's death was an accident, and that there are no pending charges or suspects in the case.

What's Robert Wagner's response to the investigation and Capt. Davern's claims?
The only response Wagner has had to the latest update in the investigation he released as a statement through his attorney, Blair Berk: "After 30 years, neither Mr. Wagner nor his daughters have any new information to add to this latest investigation, which was unfortunately prompted by those seeking to exploit and sensationalize the 30th anniversary of the death of his wife and their mother." Additionally, The Los Angeles Times reports that Wagner has not agreed to grant the LAPD an interview regarding the new developments in the probe, and that he is the only surviving person who was on that yacht the night of Wood's death with whom they have not spoken since the initial inquiry in 1981.

Ashley Greene

Birthday

N/A

RECENT CREDITS

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - ... (FILM) Nov. 16, 2012

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A Warrior's Heart (FILM) Dec. 2, 2011

BIOGRAPHY

Born in Jacksonville, FL, actress Ashley Greene made a strong decision about her career when she was still just a teenager. Opting to graduate from high school early, Greene moved out to L.A. to begin auditioning and quickly found small parts to play on episodes of shows like Crossing Jordan and Shark. Then, in 2008, Greene got her big break when she was cast in the leading role of Alice Cullen in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the young-adult novel Twilight. Still only 19, she was a great fit to play the eternally young vampire girl who has the ability to see visions of the future.

Kristin Stewart

Sebastian Stan

Naomi Watts

Angelina Jolie

Megan Fox

Peter Billingsley

Celebrity Fashion

2013-01-16T02:58:00.002-08:00

Kate Middleton's Materity Style

Time' Magazine Photo

Already one of the world’s most-followed fashion icons, Kate Middleton caught even more attention on Dec. 3, 2012, after the Palace announced she and Prince William were expecting their first child. So far, the Duchess’ style has been defined by a mix of custom designer creations and affordable, off-the-rack pieces from retailers such as Reiss. Many have speculated that her favorite designers, including Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen, and Alice Temperley are likely to create one-of-a-kind pieces for her pregnancy. Herewith, a look at Middleton’s maternity style.

6 Tips to make to looking younger

1. Hair Health

If your hair is lacking moisture, start by giving yourself a deep conditioning treatment like MyHoneyChild’s Olive You Deep Conditioner. Dry curls can look quite dull and can really add years onto your look. On wash days, try moisturizing products like Yes to Cucumbers Color Care Daily Makeover Conditioner. Spend some time quenching those curls!

2. Be Vibrant!

Color is by far the best way to upgrade your look and make you look younger. Full color is not always necessary, though. For some, subtle highlights can turn the clock back ten or more years! Make sure to keep moisture as a priority after adding color. Use a sulfate-free shampoo that won’t dry out your hair and keep the color looking fresh.

3. Upgrade You!

Another great way to turn back the clock is to get an updated haircut. We all get comfortable in what we know, but an outdated cut could be aging you. Shake things up with a cut between your chin and your shoulders. The texture curly girls have is an advantage. With your soft curls, you’ll be sure to turn heads!

4. Don’t be Stiff

Even with fabulous color and a great cut, if you’re not sporting the proper style, you could be holding yourself back. Stiff and super edgy hairstyles should be avoided. Think old and stiff versus young and soft. Keep it loose! Messy, curly up-dos, soft cascading curls and curly side-buns are all great styles.

5. Eyebrows are Hair Too

Don’t neglect those brows ladies! If your eyebrows are too thin you’ll look older no matter what your hairstyle or hair color. Brows shouldn’t be too bushy either. Well manicured eyebrows can make a major difference. Also if coloring your hair make sure the color of your brows somewhat match your new hair color.

6. The Simple Part

Switching up your part from side to side could give you variety you never knew. Try a deep part or a shallow one to change things up.
Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to younger-looking days!

How to make your body slim: Ready to lose your weight

2013-01-13T08:18:00.004-08:00

What Is the Carb Lovers Diet?

The editors of Health magazine have big news for you. Our beloved carb-filled foods will not make us fat. Instead, they will actually make us thin.

"Carbophobia," or the fear of carbs, is rampant. Almost every woman has skipped the bread basket or a pasta dish at some point in her life. We’ve learned to fear carbs because we’ve been told for more than 25 years that foods filled with carbohydrates make us gain weight.

Well, we, the editors of Health magazine, have big news for you. There is new research—reliable, solid, groundbreaking research by the smartest minds in nutritional science right now—that reveals our old, beloved carb-filled foods will not make us fat. Instead, they will actually make us thin. We put all the research into our new CarbLovers Diet book.

Order the CarbLovers Diet book!

Scientists at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for Human Nutrition, in Denver, along with a team of international researchers uncovered new evidence that revealed that eating the right carbs is the best way to get and stay slim. Other exciting new studies showed that certain carb-rich foods:

Shrink fat cells, especially in your belly

Boost fat burning

Increase muscle mass

Curb cravings

Keep you feeling full longer than other foods

Control blood sugar

Lower cholesterol and triglycerides

Perhaps the most surprising piece of research was a large-scale look into the eating patterns that determine whether people will be fat or skinny over the course of a lifetime. This multicenter study of 4,451 people found out something stunning: It concluded that the slimmest people ate the most carbs (in the form of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables), and the chubbiest people ate the fewest carbs.

Getting ready to lose weight on carbs
If you’ve been convinced for years that eating carbs will make you fat, it’s going to take time for you to adjust to the new reality that they are the best things that ever happened to your waistline.

However, being a CarbLover does not mean you get to stuff yourself with bagels and cookies all day. What you’ll be doing on this plan is increasing your total intake of carbs, and upping the percentage of a type of carb called Resistant Starch in your diet. Resistant Starch is a kind of carbohydrate getting lots of attention in scientific circles these days.

Studies show that adding a little Resistant Starch to your morning meal will shift your body into fat-melting mode, so that you burn nearly 25% more calories a day. Meanwhile, you’ll eat about 10% fewer calories—simply because you’re not as hungry (foods containing Resistant Starch are quite filling)—so you end up eating less overall.

Resistant Starch–filled foods aren’t those magic, super-expensive ingredients; they’re right there, at your local supermarket. They are bread, cereals, potatoes (even potato chips!), and bananas.

Lose fast on the 7-Day CarbLovers Kick-Start
The CarbLovers Diet starts with a 7-Day CarbLovers Kick-Start developed by two top dietitians. We know how hard it may be to allow yourself delicious carbs, after years of denying yourself. That’s why our 7-Day Kick-Start helps you transition to your new world of eating and feeling satisfied. On it, you’ll quickly knock off up to 6 pounds and reduce belly bloat, all while feeling full, in control, and super-energized!

Take off even more on the 21-Day Carb-Immersion Plan
After you’ve tasted success on the 7-Day CarbLovers Kick-Start, you’re ready for the life-changing 21-Day Carb-Immersion Plan. This is the heart and soul of the CarbLovers Diet. It’s basically a plan that gets you back to the way you used to eat before you made carb deprivation a way of life. The plan itself is a breeze. Our experts did all the calculations for you, so all you have to do is eat and enjoy.

Think of Carb Immersion as your road map to the future—an incredibly easy-to-follow set of basic eating rules, daily menus, grocery lists, and delicious recipes anyone can make, enjoy, and share with others. Don’t feel like cooking? No problem. We also have more than 100 quick bites, frozen foods, and restaurant-menu items that work with the CarbLovers Diet.

We’ll support your new eating life with tips, recipes, and clear-cut phases that will change your relationship with food and keep you from ever going hungry again. By the end of the three weeks, you’ll have lost up to another 6 pounds!

You'll find proven get-to-goal strategies and ideas for helping you reach your goal weight even faster if you make some small tweaks to your lifestyle. Exercise, smarter sleep habits, and cooking tricks can speed up weight loss while you’re still enjoying carbs.

As you lose weight, our nutritionists—as well as real women who’ve already successfully lost weight on CarbLovers—will encourage you every step of the way. If you have a little “I can’t believe I ate that muffin!” panic attack, we’re there, too, with real-life advice from women who’ve lost big, as well as experts who can reassure you that the road map to lasting weight loss is the very one you are on.

Finally, when you’ve reached your goal weight, we’ll tell you how to stay as slim as you want to be—forever.

Plus, you'll find more than 70 easy, amazingly tasty recipes for nearly every eating moment of your life. You can enjoy a glass of wine (and some amazing pasta salad) with your book club! Or how about tacos after work with co-workers? You can create amazing desserts your family will love.

So get ready for the best—and only—diet plan you’ll ever need. Get ready for your fabulous new life as a CarbLover! Order here.

Preparing for Weight Loss

It’s not easy to change bad habits. Before trying a new diet or revving up your exercise, make sure to prepare yourself. Start by talking to your doctor, and follow these guidelines as well.

When Heather Lemanski decided it was time to lose some of her 210 pounds, she knew she needed to prepare herself and start slow. “I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted but stayed around 2,000 calories a day,” she told Health magazine in June 2008. Setting a simple but specific goal paid off; she lost three pounds in the first week. Motivated by her initial loss to stick to the plan, Heather eventually cut her calories to 1,800 a day and built up her exercise routine. After a year of hard work, she had lost 75 pounds.

It's not easy to change bad habits. Before trying a new diet or revving up your exercise, make sure to prepare yourself. Follow these three guidelines to get ready to lose:

Pay your doc a visit
Being overweight or obese can cause a variety of diseases and conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Before you hit the gym or start cutting calories, have your doctor check your blood pressure and blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels. He or she will be able to ensure you are ready to start a weight-loss program and may be able to offer tips for easing into a workout regimen. If you have heart problems, a family history of cardiovascular disease, or any joint problems, be sure to ask your doctor if there is any additional testing you may want to consider before beginning an exercise program. Also mention any medications you're taking, as some of them, including antipsychotics, may hinder your ability to lose weight.

Think like you're thin
Unfortunately, many diets—except for Weight Watchers—don't offer research that proves they actually work at helping people shed pounds and keep them off, according to a review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2005. So, instead of focusing solely on weight loss, try to set goals to improve your overall health. Becoming active and eating healthier are two easy ways to start.

Remember that heredity plays a role in your body type and your weight. Comparing yourself to your rail-thin sister won't help you lose weight or improve your confidence. Using measures other than weight or clothing size (like not losing your breath when you walk up a flight of stairs) to track your progress may be more motivating. Get more ideas with our "Think-It-Off" Guide.

Set goals you can reach
Focus on small, attainable goals that will lead to long-term healthy changes. If you set hard-to-reach goals, failing to achieve them can lead to slipping back into your old habits.

Tips for setting goals:

Write 'em down. Start a food and exercise journal, and be sure to include a list of goals. As you achieve them, be sure to cross them off and add new ones.

Make your goals specific. Saying you want to "lose weight" won't keep your hand out of the cookie jar. Make a plan to lose two pounds a week or run a mile without stopping by the end of the month.

Take things one step at a time. Small, incremental goals are easier to meet.

Focus on overall health. For every weight-loss goal you set (lose 20 pounds, take two inches off your waist), make one for your overall health. Examples include eating fresh food at every meal, lowering your cholesterol, or walking an extra five minutes each day.

Plan for setbacks. When changing behavior, slip-ups are inevitable. Identify potential roadblocks—a friend's dinner party—and make a plan for staying motivated when these happen.

Tips for setting activity goals:

Schedule physical activity. Just like you would with any other activity, block out time on your calendar to engage in some sort of exercise. Don't worry if you're busy; just break up your cardio into 10 or 15 minute segments.

Get a pedometer. Knowing exactly how many steps you take each day can motivate you to be more physically active. Write down your daily step count on a calendar to track your progress, and set incremental goals each week.

Think outside the gym. Getting exercise can be as simple as walking to the printer every time you print a page, parking your car at the far end of the parking lot, or doing jumping jacks during commercial breaks of your favorite television show.

Tips for setting healthy eating goals:

Fill up on high-density, low-calorie foods. An easy way is to fill your plate half-full of vegetables, one-quarter full of protein, and one-quarter full of carbohydrates, preferably whole grains. You'll still have a full plate of food, but you'll be filling up on veggies—not french fries or onion rings.

Throw out the "don't eat" list. Instead of depriving yourself of your favorite foods, try to make lighter versions. If you love hamburgers and french fries, try to make a turkey burger and baked sweet potato wedges. It may not taste exactly the same, but you'll be getting the same flavors for fewer calories.

Is Exercise Necessary for Weight Loss?

Answer: Yes. People who are physically active are far more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

You probably read headlines this year that screamed: “Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin!” Those stories were based on a controversial Public Library of Science study that showed women who exercised regularly for six months were no more likely to lose weight than women who didn’t work out at all.