We all know with craft blogs that original ideas are often hard to come by, we find ideas we love and make them our own but we didn’t come up with the idea ourselves.  I feel like I’ve finally done something original here and I’m excited about it.

I’ll show you the finished product and then explain.Behold my Make-up Magnet Board.
I have a friend who is beautiful and stylish and has always loved make-up but recently took a course that intensified her love.  Her renewed interest has worn off on me and it made me remember eye shadows I’d hidden away that were gathering dust.  I pulled them all out and was shocked at just how many I had.  My old make-up organization/storage consists of a basket that sits on my bathroom counter, I put all my hair stuff and make-up stuff in the basket and used maybe 3 shadows in my daily rotation.  With the addition of my pile of eye shadows it now looked like this.

The basket was a mess and I was overwhelmed with all my choices never knowing what to use, digging through to see what I had and find what I wanted was a pain.  I needed a way to display them all and my brilliant mother and I came up with this idea.

I started by making a magnet board, (nothing original here), I used this super ugly frame I found at Salvation Army.

I painted it (The hard way, with a brush instead of spray paint.  I look forward to spring when the weather lets me spray paint again.) and then glazed it.I went to the hardware store and picked up some metal and had them cut it to fit inside my frame.  Then I used spray adhesive to stick some fabric to the metal.  I put it all back together and it looked like this.
Here comes the brilliant part though.

Here’s the stash of eye shadows we’re talking about (I’ve even added a couple since this picture).

I went to the dollar store and picked up a bunch of magnets and hot glued one to the back of each shadow (I actually needed 3 magnets for my bronzer).  I considered using a stronger glue but when the makeup is empty I want to be able to peel the magnet off, hot glue lets me do that and it’s held up really well.

Next I wanted a place to store my brushes and liners though.  An orange pill container with some oil rubbed bronze spray paint made it beautiful and 3 extra strong magnets glued on the back holds nice and secure.

Now it hangs in my bathroom wall and every morning I’m excited to play with my different make-up.  It feels sort of like art and an expression of me.I thought tomorrow I’d do a little feature of how I use some of this make-up and talk about my favorite products so come back and check it out.  This content has been republished from source for informational purposes.

Details

We all know with craft blogs that original ideas are often hard to come by, we find ideas we love and make them our own but we didn’t come up with the idea ourselves.  I feel like I’ve finally done something original here and I’m excited about it.

I’ll show you the finished product and then explain.Behold my Make-up Magnet Board.
I have a friend who is beautiful and stylish and has always loved make-up but recently took a course that intensified her love.  Her renewed interest has worn off on me and it made me remember eye shadows I’d hidden away that were gathering dust.  I pulled them all out and was shocked at just how many I had.  My old make-up organization/storage consists of a basket that sits on my bathroom counter, I put all my hair stuff and make-up stuff in the basket and used maybe 3 shadows in my daily rotation.  With the addition of my pile of eye shadows it now looked like this.

The basket was a mess and I was overwhelmed with all my choices never knowing what to use, digging through to see what I had and find what I wanted was a pain.  I needed a way to display them all and my brilliant mother and I came up with this idea.

I started by making a magnet board, (nothing original here), I used this super ugly frame I found at Salvation Army.

I painted it (The hard way, with a brush instead of spray paint.  I look forward to spring when the weather lets me spray paint again.) and then glazed it.I went to the hardware store and picked up some metal and had them cut it to fit inside my frame.  Then I used spray adhesive to stick some fabric to the metal.  I put it all back together and it looked like this.
Here comes the brilliant part though.

Here’s the stash of eye shadows we’re talking about (I’ve even added a couple since this picture).

I went to the dollar store and picked up a bunch of magnets and hot glued one to the back of each shadow (I actually needed 3 magnets for my bronzer).  I considered using a stronger glue but when the makeup is empty I want to be able to peel the magnet off, hot glue lets me do that and it’s held up really well.

Next I wanted a place to store my brushes and liners though.  An orange pill container with some oil rubbed bronze spray paint made it beautiful and 3 extra strong magnets glued on the back holds nice and secure.

Now it hangs in my bathroom wall and every morning I’m excited to play with my different make-up.  It feels sort of like art and an expression of me.I thought tomorrow I’d do a little feature of how I use some of this make-up and talk about my favorite products so come back and check it out.  This content has been republished from source for informational purposes.

Like some of you, I’ve tried many, many, MANY makeup storage solutions and none of them lasted more than a few months.  It would seem like a good idea at first, but when used on a day-to-day basis, it wasn’t practical.
One storage solution (the common wooden Ikea box) lasted me the longest.  It held all of my makeup and had enough drawers to keep everything organized.  The big problem was that I couldn’t see everything.  If I don’t see it, I won’t use it.

Then I saw this coffee pod drawer in the weekly Bed Bath & Beyond advertisement and thought it would be perfect.  Sadly, it only lasted a week or two.  The makeup jars rolled from side to side and made a ridiculous amount of noise every time I opened the drawer.

I was getting close to the perfect solution….I could feel it!

I decided not only did I need a makeup drawer, I wanted a small vanity.  That way, I have a place to sit, relax, do my makeup, and Mel wouldn’t have to deal with me taking up counter space in the bathroom.  We made a trip to Ikea and I think I’ve made the perfect vanity to fit my needs!  Every time I walk into the room, I love the vanity more and more.  I think this will last a long time. =)

The glass top allows me to see EVERYTHING.  Love, love, love.

Our bedroom is a little small so this compact vanity is just right.  NOTE:  The Ikea instructions say to either have a support in the middle of the shelf or have the legs/brackets closer together.  Therefore, please follow the instructions carefully if you plan to have a lot of weight on your shelf.  I do not have a lot of weight on there and I don’t lean on the shelf so I’m taking the risk. =)

Acrylic containers (more info below) easily slide in and out.

IMPORTANT:  Do NOT use the screws that come with the legs because they are too long.  Instead, use shorter screws from your local home improvement store.

Products Used:


1. SHELF AND LEGS:  Four Vika Curry legs attached to an Ekby Gruvan shelf (46 7/8″ x 11″).  IMPORTANT:  Do not use the screws that come with the legs because they are too long.  Instead, use shorter screws from your local home improvement store.
Update:   The shelf now only comes in black.  Also, the Vika Curry legs have been discontinued, but the Vika Adils legs are similiar.

2.MIRROR:  Kolja round mirror

3.STOOL:  The Gilbert stool is small and doesn’t take up too much space.  Future project is a cushion to make the seat more comfortable.
Update:  This particular stool has also been discontinued, but another cheap alternative is the Marius stool.

4.CLEAR TRAYS:  Darice Jewelry Designer Bead Storage System with 24 Containers.  I found the acrylic trays in the craft section at Walmart, but you can also find them in the jewelry/bead section at Michaels, www.createforless.com, or Joann Fabric and Craft stores.  Three containers fit on each side of the shelf.  Each bead storage container comes with 24 empty round jars.  After buying 6 containers, I ended up with a ton of jars.  I saved some to use when I travel (i.e. lotion, travel makeup, pills) and gave the rest away to friends.

5.CLEAR ORGANIZER:  The Godmorgon box with compartments goes perfectly on top to hold more makeup products and tools.

NOTES:

1.The shelf is only 11 inches deep.  Therefore, it may be too small for some of you.  If you need a larger vanity, the Vika Gruvan table top is much larger.

2.Since the shelf is not very deep, I don’t have a need for a magnifying mirror because I lean forward and I’m close enough to the wall mirror.  Also, it would take up more room and I like having an empty surface.

3.If you don’t mind putting holes in the wall, the shelf can be used with different kinds of brackets as well. This content has been republished from source for informational purposes.

Details

Like some of you, I’ve tried many, many, MANY makeup storage solutions and none of them lasted more than a few months.  It would seem like a good idea at first, but when used on a day-to-day basis, it wasn’t practical.
One storage solution (the common wooden Ikea box) lasted me the longest.  It held all of my makeup and had enough drawers to keep everything organized.  The big problem was that I couldn’t see everything.  If I don’t see it, I won’t use it.

Then I saw this coffee pod drawer in the weekly Bed Bath & Beyond advertisement and thought it would be perfect.  Sadly, it only lasted a week or two.  The makeup jars rolled from side to side and made a ridiculous amount of noise every time I opened the drawer.

I was getting close to the perfect solution….I could feel it!

I decided not only did I need a makeup drawer, I wanted a small vanity.  That way, I have a place to sit, relax, do my makeup, and Mel wouldn’t have to deal with me taking up counter space in the bathroom.  We made a trip to Ikea and I think I’ve made the perfect vanity to fit my needs!  Every time I walk into the room, I love the vanity more and more.  I think this will last a long time. =)

The glass top allows me to see EVERYTHING.  Love, love, love.

Our bedroom is a little small so this compact vanity is just right.  NOTE:  The Ikea instructions say to either have a support in the middle of the shelf or have the legs/brackets closer together.  Therefore, please follow the instructions carefully if you plan to have a lot of weight on your shelf.  I do not have a lot of weight on there and I don’t lean on the shelf so I’m taking the risk. =)

Acrylic containers (more info below) easily slide in and out.

IMPORTANT:  Do NOT use the screws that come with the legs because they are too long.  Instead, use shorter screws from your local home improvement store.

Products Used:


1. SHELF AND LEGS:  Four Vika Curry legs attached to an Ekby Gruvan shelf (46 7/8″ x 11″).  IMPORTANT:  Do not use the screws that come with the legs because they are too long.  Instead, use shorter screws from your local home improvement store.
Update:   The shelf now only comes in black.  Also, the Vika Curry legs have been discontinued, but the Vika Adils legs are similiar.

2.MIRROR:  Kolja round mirror

3.STOOL:  The Gilbert stool is small and doesn’t take up too much space.  Future project is a cushion to make the seat more comfortable.
Update:  This particular stool has also been discontinued, but another cheap alternative is the Marius stool.

4.CLEAR TRAYS:  Darice Jewelry Designer Bead Storage System with 24 Containers.  I found the acrylic trays in the craft section at Walmart, but you can also find them in the jewelry/bead section at Michaels, www.createforless.com, or Joann Fabric and Craft stores.  Three containers fit on each side of the shelf.  Each bead storage container comes with 24 empty round jars.  After buying 6 containers, I ended up with a ton of jars.  I saved some to use when I travel (i.e. lotion, travel makeup, pills) and gave the rest away to friends.

5.CLEAR ORGANIZER:  The Godmorgon box with compartments goes perfectly on top to hold more makeup products and tools.

NOTES:

1.The shelf is only 11 inches deep.  Therefore, it may be too small for some of you.  If you need a larger vanity, the Vika Gruvan table top is much larger.

2.Since the shelf is not very deep, I don’t have a need for a magnifying mirror because I lean forward and I’m close enough to the wall mirror.  Also, it would take up more room and I like having an empty surface.

3.If you don’t mind putting holes in the wall, the shelf can be used with different kinds of brackets as well. This content has been republished from source for informational purposes.

Hair, makeup, nails….there’s a lot that goes into looking like a bombshell. Use these 8 hacks to make your beauty routine more manageable and have everyone asking “how does she do it?” Don’t worry, your fab self can thank us later.

1. Perfect Winged Liner

A couple flips of the spoon and swipes of liner are all you need to create the perfect winged effect.

2. Custom Nail Polish

Combine clear polish and some pigments and say hello to endless color combinations.

3. Custom Lipstick

Using petroleum jelly as a base you can create the perfect shade with pigments.

4. Fix Clumpy Mascara

If your mascara is starting to clump, a few drops of Visine or saline solution will solve the problem.

5. Make Your Shadow Pop

Use white liner to allow the true color of your eyeshadow to really pop.

6. Mattify Your Lipstick

Just a dab of blush and you can create a matte look.

7. Curl Your Lashes

Blast your curler with your blow dryer to give them a better curl.

8. Fix Cracked Powder

Details

Hair, makeup, nails….there’s a lot that goes into looking like a bombshell. Use these 8 hacks to make your beauty routine more manageable and have everyone asking “how does she do it?” Don’t worry, your fab self can thank us later.

1. Perfect Winged Liner

A couple flips of the spoon and swipes of liner are all you need to create the perfect winged effect.

2. Custom Nail Polish

Combine clear polish and some pigments and say hello to endless color combinations.

3. Custom Lipstick

Using petroleum jelly as a base you can create the perfect shade with pigments.

4. Fix Clumpy Mascara

If your mascara is starting to clump, a few drops of Visine or saline solution will solve the problem.

5. Make Your Shadow Pop

Use white liner to allow the true color of your eyeshadow to really pop.

6. Mattify Your Lipstick

Just a dab of blush and you can create a matte look.

7. Curl Your Lashes

Blast your curler with your blow dryer to give them a better curl.

8. Fix Cracked Powder

Revamp your fitness mantra to include stretches that you must do if you run, even if you consider yourself as someone who barely runs. It is not common that you would have heard that you must do stretches, yet it is not common that people tend to ignore this extremely crucial aspect of the body fitness regime.
Are you one of those people who run for fun and as a bonus you burn some extra calories? Or are you one of those people who run just with the purpose of burning extra calories?

Regardless of what your intent is, it may all be going for a waste, if you aren’t warming up and performing simple stretches before the run!

How do stretches help?

(Isn’t it waste of time while I could spend time running? NO. Read on to know why.)

If you’d like to know the most effective way that you could avoided damaging your body, reduce the cramps and muscle pains, and make your running count – follow these simple 8 Stretches that you must do if you run. (even though you might not run like a marathon runner)

But before launching onto the 8 stretches that you must do, you should know that stretches have to be done before and after the run too.

10 Benefits of stretches 

1. Stretches improve the efficiency of your run

By stretching, the body gets warmed up. This helps you be more prepared for the run and improves your performance.

2. Stretches helps avoid injury to the body

There are higher chances of causing an injury to a body organ if it is used strenuously before it is stretched, because organs are not generally equipped to handle sudden bouts of pressure hence leading to injury.

3. Stretches reduces the risk of getting muscle pulls

Stretches relax the muscles and hence muscle pulls can be reduced.

4. Stretches make your body more flexible and agile 

Stretching allows you to move your muscles and joints to the full extent possible hence making body movement and motion more fluid-like and flexible.Stretches improve the strength of your muscles

The muscles get the necessary support and strength to deal with strain, hence making them stronger.

5. Stretches help the body get limber

Stretches relaxes the body and eases out tension and loosens the hard muscles.

6. Stretches prepare your body for a strenuous fitness regime

Stretches ensure that your body knows that some form of physical activity will follow; hence the body is better equipped at handling pressure and stress.

7. Stretches reduces the muscle cramps and pains

Muscle cramps and pains are caused due to ineffective movement. Stretches allow the necessary motion, hence reducing these

8. Stretches relieves the tension in your body

Stretches relieves the tension in the muscles. When muscles are tight, they hinder the performance and entire functionality.

9. Stretches result in increased energy levels

By performing stretches, there is an increased flow of blood circulation to various parts of the body. This results in higher energy levels and hence a better running session.

You can start by warming yourself up with a three minute jog, followed by the stretches below, which are aimed at helping you bring out the best out of the running session about to follow! About half a minute of each exercise along with a three minute jog, would take up roughly 6-8 minutes and you can happily run your way to a healthy and fit lifestyle post that. And what’s more, you reduce your chances of injury and the amount of muscle soreness too!

The Stretches You Must Do Before You Run:

1. Marchers

The method:

Keep your body in a straight posture with your feet apart, facing towards the front.

Move your right leg straight in front and extend your left arm as you edge to reach towards your right toes. In this posture stretch your right arm completely in the opposite direction, behind you.


Put down your right leg on to the ground.

Now, stretch your left leg in front as you edge to reach out your extended right arm to touch your left toes. In this posture stretch out your left arm completely in the opposite direction, behind you.

Repeat this cycle for both legs. Remember right leg with left arm and vice versa.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your back, abs, butt, and hamstrings.

2. Jumping Jacks

The Method:

Stand straight. Keep your feet together and your arms on your sides. Jump and extend both your legs to have space between them. Simultaneously lift your arms to clap over your head. Hop back to the original position.

Repeat this.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

Your back, shoulders, and legs.

3. Star stretches

The Method:

Stand with your legs wide apart, with feet facing in the front. Stretch your arms above your head in a “V” posture.

Keeping your left arm as it is, move your upper body forward and extend your right arm to edge towards and touch your left toes. Stretch as much as you can.

Straighten up and come back to the original posture.

Now, keeping your right arm as it is, move your upper body forward and extend your left arm to edge towards and touch your right toes. Stretch as much as you can.

This is one cycle. Repeat this.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your shoulders, back, and hamstrings.

4. Heel Taps

The Method:

Keep your legs in a wide stance. Your feet should face forward. Your shoulders should be stacked up over your hips. Get the heel of your right leg to touch your left hand in front of you.

Return to the original posture.  Now, move your heel of the left leg to touch your right hand in front of you.

Repeat the cycle.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your butt and lower back.

5. High knees

The Method:

Bend your knees and elbows at 90 degree angle. Shift your body weight on to your left foot as you pull your left knee up to the hip-height. Move your left hand till your shoulder level.

Shift your body weight a=on to your right foot as you ull up your right knee up to the hip-height. Move your right hand till your shoulder level.

Repeat the cycle. Be sure that you are quick while doing so.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

Your shoulders, butt, core, and legs.

The Stretches you must do after your run

6. Quad stretch

The Method:

Stand straight. Ensure that your feet face towards the front and your shoulders are straight and stacked above your hips.

In a swift motion, move your right heel backwards. Extend your right hand, reach out and catch your foot from outside, hold this and bring it close to your body. Ensure that your knee is straight and your hips are sqaure. Stretch your left arm upwards and maintain body balance.

Stay in this posture for about half a minute and repeat with the other leg.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The front of your thighs.

7. IT Band stretches

Method:

Stand with your feet not so wide apart with your feet facing in front. Move your left foot behind your right foot in a criss-cross manner. Now, bend your upper body forward and downwards to reach out to your left foot.

Stay in this posture for about half a minute and repeat with the opposite legs by crossing right foot to be behind the left foot and in the same manner by touching the right feet.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The muscles that run from your butt through the outer thigh and knee.

8. Hamstring stretch:

The Method:

Keep your legs wide apart. Move both your arms straight in front. Keep your back absolutely erect, while you bend your knees. In this posture, slowly sit on the back of your hips. It is a low squat. In the process be sure to stretch out your arms straight in front.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The back of the thighs and the butt.

Follow these simple 8 stretches to make the most of your run. Now that you are equipped with the basic knowledge of stretches and understand the importance of stretches, it is time this is put to test. Grab your running shoes and begin stretching your way to a healthy life!

Details

Revamp your fitness mantra to include stretches that you must do if you run, even if you consider yourself as someone who barely runs. It is not common that you would have heard that you must do stretches, yet it is not common that people tend to ignore this extremely crucial aspect of the body fitness regime.
Are you one of those people who run for fun and as a bonus you burn some extra calories? Or are you one of those people who run just with the purpose of burning extra calories?

Regardless of what your intent is, it may all be going for a waste, if you aren’t warming up and performing simple stretches before the run!

How do stretches help?

(Isn’t it waste of time while I could spend time running? NO. Read on to know why.)

If you’d like to know the most effective way that you could avoided damaging your body, reduce the cramps and muscle pains, and make your running count – follow these simple 8 Stretches that you must do if you run. (even though you might not run like a marathon runner)

But before launching onto the 8 stretches that you must do, you should know that stretches have to be done before and after the run too.

10 Benefits of stretches 

1. Stretches improve the efficiency of your run

By stretching, the body gets warmed up. This helps you be more prepared for the run and improves your performance.

2. Stretches helps avoid injury to the body

There are higher chances of causing an injury to a body organ if it is used strenuously before it is stretched, because organs are not generally equipped to handle sudden bouts of pressure hence leading to injury.

3. Stretches reduces the risk of getting muscle pulls

Stretches relax the muscles and hence muscle pulls can be reduced.

4. Stretches make your body more flexible and agile 

Stretching allows you to move your muscles and joints to the full extent possible hence making body movement and motion more fluid-like and flexible.Stretches improve the strength of your muscles

The muscles get the necessary support and strength to deal with strain, hence making them stronger.

5. Stretches help the body get limber

Stretches relaxes the body and eases out tension and loosens the hard muscles.

6. Stretches prepare your body for a strenuous fitness regime

Stretches ensure that your body knows that some form of physical activity will follow; hence the body is better equipped at handling pressure and stress.

7. Stretches reduces the muscle cramps and pains

Muscle cramps and pains are caused due to ineffective movement. Stretches allow the necessary motion, hence reducing these

8. Stretches relieves the tension in your body

Stretches relieves the tension in the muscles. When muscles are tight, they hinder the performance and entire functionality.

9. Stretches result in increased energy levels

By performing stretches, there is an increased flow of blood circulation to various parts of the body. This results in higher energy levels and hence a better running session.

You can start by warming yourself up with a three minute jog, followed by the stretches below, which are aimed at helping you bring out the best out of the running session about to follow! About half a minute of each exercise along with a three minute jog, would take up roughly 6-8 minutes and you can happily run your way to a healthy and fit lifestyle post that. And what’s more, you reduce your chances of injury and the amount of muscle soreness too!

The Stretches You Must Do Before You Run:

1. Marchers

The method:

Keep your body in a straight posture with your feet apart, facing towards the front.

Move your right leg straight in front and extend your left arm as you edge to reach towards your right toes. In this posture stretch your right arm completely in the opposite direction, behind you.


Put down your right leg on to the ground.

Now, stretch your left leg in front as you edge to reach out your extended right arm to touch your left toes. In this posture stretch out your left arm completely in the opposite direction, behind you.

Repeat this cycle for both legs. Remember right leg with left arm and vice versa.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your back, abs, butt, and hamstrings.

2. Jumping Jacks

The Method:

Stand straight. Keep your feet together and your arms on your sides. Jump and extend both your legs to have space between them. Simultaneously lift your arms to clap over your head. Hop back to the original position.

Repeat this.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

Your back, shoulders, and legs.

3. Star stretches

The Method:

Stand with your legs wide apart, with feet facing in the front. Stretch your arms above your head in a “V” posture.

Keeping your left arm as it is, move your upper body forward and extend your right arm to edge towards and touch your left toes. Stretch as much as you can.

Straighten up and come back to the original posture.

Now, keeping your right arm as it is, move your upper body forward and extend your left arm to edge towards and touch your right toes. Stretch as much as you can.

This is one cycle. Repeat this.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your shoulders, back, and hamstrings.

4. Heel Taps

The Method:

Keep your legs in a wide stance. Your feet should face forward. Your shoulders should be stacked up over your hips. Get the heel of your right leg to touch your left hand in front of you.

Return to the original posture.  Now, move your heel of the left leg to touch your right hand in front of you.

Repeat the cycle.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

 Your butt and lower back.

5. High knees

The Method:

Bend your knees and elbows at 90 degree angle. Shift your body weight on to your left foot as you pull your left knee up to the hip-height. Move your left hand till your shoulder level.

Shift your body weight a=on to your right foot as you ull up your right knee up to the hip-height. Move your right hand till your shoulder level.

Repeat the cycle. Be sure that you are quick while doing so.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

Your shoulders, butt, core, and legs.

The Stretches you must do after your run

6. Quad stretch

The Method:

Stand straight. Ensure that your feet face towards the front and your shoulders are straight and stacked above your hips.

In a swift motion, move your right heel backwards. Extend your right hand, reach out and catch your foot from outside, hold this and bring it close to your body. Ensure that your knee is straight and your hips are sqaure. Stretch your left arm upwards and maintain body balance.

Stay in this posture for about half a minute and repeat with the other leg.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The front of your thighs.

7. IT Band stretches

Method:

Stand with your feet not so wide apart with your feet facing in front. Move your left foot behind your right foot in a criss-cross manner. Now, bend your upper body forward and downwards to reach out to your left foot.

Stay in this posture for about half a minute and repeat with the opposite legs by crossing right foot to be behind the left foot and in the same manner by touching the right feet.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The muscles that run from your butt through the outer thigh and knee.

8. Hamstring stretch:

The Method:

Keep your legs wide apart. Move both your arms straight in front. Keep your back absolutely erect, while you bend your knees. In this posture, slowly sit on the back of your hips. It is a low squat. In the process be sure to stretch out your arms straight in front.

The pull of muscles you’ll feel at:

The back of the thighs and the butt.

Follow these simple 8 stretches to make the most of your run. Now that you are equipped with the basic knowledge of stretches and understand the importance of stretches, it is time this is put to test. Grab your running shoes and begin stretching your way to a healthy life!

“How to lose weight?” is one of the most frequently asked questions among most of us. There are several effective ways that can help you in losing oodles of weight. However, are you the one who doesn’t get enough time to invest in workouts? If so then you are at the right place. Did you know that there are lots of healthy detox drink recipes for weight loss? We are not at all fooling around for having the right detox drinks can work wonders when it comes to reducing unwanted fat.
We are sure a lot of you have been battling with those extra pounds and have been looking out for easy methods for getting rid of them. Let’s make one revelation now; to get your old body back, you don’t really need a dietician or starve yourself. All you need to do is incorporate a few detox drinks in your daily diet.

Wondering what’s so special about detox drinks? Detox drinks are extremely beneficial in flushing out toxins and retained water from your body that add to your body weight and make you look bloated. Detox drinks are great when it comes to giving your body the nutrients to satiate its craving. They also provide your digestive system a rest from breaking down and digest food. Since our liver is a crucial detoxifying organ in the body, it is important to have lots of fruits and vegetables to help it with its efficient functioning. According to experts, adding a healthy detox drink to your breakfast can further help you in accelerating your metabolism level right in the morning so that you can burn calories the entire day. In this article, we will tell you about a few detox drink recipes that will help you in losing weight. So, let’s get started!

Grapefruit Detox Water

Ingredients

- ½ gallon of water
- 6 wedges of grapefruit
- 1 sliced orange
- 2 peppermint or mint leaves
- Ice

Method

Wash all the ingredients properly to remove dirt from their surface. Slice the grapefruit, cucumber and orange; combine all these ingredients in a half gallon pitcher. Let the ingredients stay in the water for at least 2 hours for maximum benefits. Replace this water with your regular one and drink it throughout the day.


Benefits

This is one of the best detox concoctions and is loaded with powerful flat-cleansing properties. It will flush and eliminate fats efficiently and taste great at the same time. Orange processes glucose efficiently instead of turning it into fat while grapefruit boosts your metabolism. Cucumber stimulates your body by keeping your appetite in check and the mint leaves help with your digestion by flushing out toxins.

Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

- 6 cups of chopped and seedless watermelons
- 1 cup of lemon juice
- 12 ice cubes

Method

Blend half the watermelon in a blender to get a smooth consistency. Add ice cubes and lemon juice to it and blend it further. That’s it! Your detox smoothie is ready. Have a glass of it and store the rest in the refrigerator for having it later in the day.

Benefits

Nothing beats having watermelons during summer. It is low on calories and fats and effectively works in order to aid the process of weight loss.

Cranwater

Ingredients

- 5 to 6 ounces of water
- 8 ounces of 100% cranberry juice

Method

Take 5 to 6 ounces of water and mix it with about 8 ounces of pure cranberry juice. Do not opt for the packed juice; rather make it at home for maximum benefits. Mix both of them together and drink it throughout the day.

Benefits

Water is a diuretic and when combined with cranberry juice, it acts as a great fat and water flushing drink. Cranberry juice is loaded with organic acids and when consumed on a daily basis, it helps your body is dissolving the already accumulated fatty deposits.

Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

- 1/2 a banana
- 1/3 cup of soy protein
- 1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
- Water

Method

Cut the bananas in small pieces and add all the ingredients (including water) into your blender. Blend the ingredients together to get a smooth consistency. Once it forms a uniform mixture, take it in your smoothie glass and have it with your breakfast.

Benefits

Have this smoothie every day by pairing it with your breakfast. This is a powerful detox smoothie because blueberries are packed with antioxidants. The bananas add fiber and potassium to the drink by increasing its nutrient value. It is an easy-to-drink and is sure to help you in your journey towards weight loss.

Try these detox drinks and choose your favourite one to have it after your meals and expedite the process of digestion.

Details

“How to lose weight?” is one of the most frequently asked questions among most of us. There are several effective ways that can help you in losing oodles of weight. However, are you the one who doesn’t get enough time to invest in workouts? If so then you are at the right place. Did you know that there are lots of healthy detox drink recipes for weight loss? We are not at all fooling around for having the right detox drinks can work wonders when it comes to reducing unwanted fat.
We are sure a lot of you have been battling with those extra pounds and have been looking out for easy methods for getting rid of them. Let’s make one revelation now; to get your old body back, you don’t really need a dietician or starve yourself. All you need to do is incorporate a few detox drinks in your daily diet.

Wondering what’s so special about detox drinks? Detox drinks are extremely beneficial in flushing out toxins and retained water from your body that add to your body weight and make you look bloated. Detox drinks are great when it comes to giving your body the nutrients to satiate its craving. They also provide your digestive system a rest from breaking down and digest food. Since our liver is a crucial detoxifying organ in the body, it is important to have lots of fruits and vegetables to help it with its efficient functioning. According to experts, adding a healthy detox drink to your breakfast can further help you in accelerating your metabolism level right in the morning so that you can burn calories the entire day. In this article, we will tell you about a few detox drink recipes that will help you in losing weight. So, let’s get started!

Grapefruit Detox Water

Ingredients

- ½ gallon of water
- 6 wedges of grapefruit
- 1 sliced orange
- 2 peppermint or mint leaves
- Ice

Method

Wash all the ingredients properly to remove dirt from their surface. Slice the grapefruit, cucumber and orange; combine all these ingredients in a half gallon pitcher. Let the ingredients stay in the water for at least 2 hours for maximum benefits. Replace this water with your regular one and drink it throughout the day.


Benefits

This is one of the best detox concoctions and is loaded with powerful flat-cleansing properties. It will flush and eliminate fats efficiently and taste great at the same time. Orange processes glucose efficiently instead of turning it into fat while grapefruit boosts your metabolism. Cucumber stimulates your body by keeping your appetite in check and the mint leaves help with your digestion by flushing out toxins.

Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

- 6 cups of chopped and seedless watermelons
- 1 cup of lemon juice
- 12 ice cubes

Method

Blend half the watermelon in a blender to get a smooth consistency. Add ice cubes and lemon juice to it and blend it further. That’s it! Your detox smoothie is ready. Have a glass of it and store the rest in the refrigerator for having it later in the day.

Benefits

Nothing beats having watermelons during summer. It is low on calories and fats and effectively works in order to aid the process of weight loss.

Cranwater

Ingredients

- 5 to 6 ounces of water
- 8 ounces of 100% cranberry juice

Method

Take 5 to 6 ounces of water and mix it with about 8 ounces of pure cranberry juice. Do not opt for the packed juice; rather make it at home for maximum benefits. Mix both of them together and drink it throughout the day.

Benefits

Water is a diuretic and when combined with cranberry juice, it acts as a great fat and water flushing drink. Cranberry juice is loaded with organic acids and when consumed on a daily basis, it helps your body is dissolving the already accumulated fatty deposits.

Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

- 1/2 a banana
- 1/3 cup of soy protein
- 1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
- Water

Method

Cut the bananas in small pieces and add all the ingredients (including water) into your blender. Blend the ingredients together to get a smooth consistency. Once it forms a uniform mixture, take it in your smoothie glass and have it with your breakfast.

Benefits

Have this smoothie every day by pairing it with your breakfast. This is a powerful detox smoothie because blueberries are packed with antioxidants. The bananas add fiber and potassium to the drink by increasing its nutrient value. It is an easy-to-drink and is sure to help you in your journey towards weight loss.

Try these detox drinks and choose your favourite one to have it after your meals and expedite the process of digestion.

Our eating habits govern our life and determine which direction our health would take. After all it comes down to what we eat. We cannot treat our body like a trashcan and expect it to perform perfectly with equal zeal and stamina. Whatever goes in stays there if we do not burn it out through physical activities. Needless to say, what we choose to eat is extremely important and we just cannot afford to binge and indulge in unhealthy foods on a daily basis. If done, we would end up being obese with a variety of diseases that nobody would want to have.
Have you gained a generous amount of weight in the recent past and trying hard to lose it? If that’s the case, then you should just stop fretting over what has already happened because that won’t help you in your situation in any way whatsoever. With a little bit of discipline, you surely can undo that damage that you have done to your older and fitter self. First of all, you need to revisit your eating habits. Only exercising can’t help if you continue to eat unhealthy. You need to invest more in low or zero calorie foods that will provide you with the necessary nutrition without adding to your calorie level. Wondering what kind of foods you must have on a daily basis? Don’t worry for we have compiled an amazing list of the top 20 zero calorie foods that will help you in your journey towards weight loss.

Firstly, here’s something that you need to know about zero calorie or negative calorie foods. They contain extremely low amount of calories; so the energy you use in consuming them negates the calories in them. Thus, in the end you are not having any extra calorie and in some cases you end of burning calories while having them. So, below are the foods with negligible calorie count and they will help you in getting rid of those extra pounds in your body. They are full of vitamins and minerals and will provide you with the required nutrition.

Cucumbers

Cucumber slices are high on water content and help you in keeping full temporarily by occupying a considerable space in your stomach. They are packed with vitamins K and C, potassium, and silica that help in building and maintaining connective tissues like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Citrus Fruits

Indulge in oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and lemons for they are loaded with vitamin C that helps in maintaining a lower waist-to-hip ratio. Those with a higher level of vitamin C oxidise 25% more fat during workouts than those with lower levels of this vitamin.

Celery

It almost contains negligible amount of calories without being shy on the nutrient content. It contains vitamin K and A, fibers, folate, and potassium. The phthalides in it relaxes the muscle tissues in our arteries and helps in lowering blood pressure by increasing blood flow.

Apples

Keep weight gain at bay by having apples with the skin. It comes with metabolism-boosting fiber and ursolic acid which prevents weight gain.


Cabbage

Its calorie count is so low that you would burn it off by doing your normal movements for the day. Cabbage soup aids in weight loss as it is filling and contains fewer calories than most other soups.

Asparagus

A half-cup of it contains only 20 calories and comes with vitamins K and A, and vitamin B like folic acid. This helps in breaking down sugars and starches which helps in maintaining blood sugar and wards off type 2 diabetes.

Beet

Have fresh beets (steamed, boiled, or grilled) for they are low in calories and contains a crucial antioxidant called betalain.

Cauliflower

It is one of the lower ranking foods on the calorie chart and aids in the process of weight loss for you can easily burn its calorie load. It also helps in improving digestion.

Mushrooms

All mushrooms are extremely low in calories and you can happily include them in your diet without worrying about the calorie content.

Watermelon

In spite of being naturally sweet, watermelons are extremely low in calories and come with crucial antioxidants that help in boosting your metabolism.

Tomatoes

They are healthy, tasty and come low in the calorie radar. The lycopene in them prevents cancer and keeps heart diseases at pay. Combine them with other foods to prepare a delicious low-calorie meal.

Zucchini

This versatile vegetable comes with fewer calories and can be consumed in various ways. You can have them without worrying a bit.

Broccoli

It is not only low in calories, one cup of it contains as much fiber and vitamin C as that of one orange.

Strawberries

You would be happy to know that this delicious fruit is also low in calories and is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits ever.

Brussel Sprouts

They are not only low in calories; they also have benefits similar to that of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

Turnips

Along with being low in calories, they come with cancer-fighting glucosinolates and are loaded with fibers, calcium, and potassium.

Green Tea

Unsweetened green tea is calorie-free and is high in EGCG, an antioxidant that reduces the risk of heart diseases and certain types of cancers by accelerating your metabolism. It aids amazingly in the process of weight loss.

Carrots

They are a low glycemic food and help in managing your blood sugar levels along with flushing excess sodium and retained water out of your body.

Kale

The protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients keep the calorie level down. They also double up as a great snacking option.

Onion

They are low in calories and are highly beneficial in achieving your weight loss goals for they contain flavonoids that help in reducing those extra flabs.

So, these are those 20 zero-calorie foods that you must incorporate in your diet as much as possible to keep yourself fit and healthy.

Details

Our eating habits govern our life and determine which direction our health would take. After all it comes down to what we eat. We cannot treat our body like a trashcan and expect it to perform perfectly with equal zeal and stamina. Whatever goes in stays there if we do not burn it out through physical activities. Needless to say, what we choose to eat is extremely important and we just cannot afford to binge and indulge in unhealthy foods on a daily basis. If done, we would end up being obese with a variety of diseases that nobody would want to have.
Have you gained a generous amount of weight in the recent past and trying hard to lose it? If that’s the case, then you should just stop fretting over what has already happened because that won’t help you in your situation in any way whatsoever. With a little bit of discipline, you surely can undo that damage that you have done to your older and fitter self. First of all, you need to revisit your eating habits. Only exercising can’t help if you continue to eat unhealthy. You need to invest more in low or zero calorie foods that will provide you with the necessary nutrition without adding to your calorie level. Wondering what kind of foods you must have on a daily basis? Don’t worry for we have compiled an amazing list of the top 20 zero calorie foods that will help you in your journey towards weight loss.

Firstly, here’s something that you need to know about zero calorie or negative calorie foods. They contain extremely low amount of calories; so the energy you use in consuming them negates the calories in them. Thus, in the end you are not having any extra calorie and in some cases you end of burning calories while having them. So, below are the foods with negligible calorie count and they will help you in getting rid of those extra pounds in your body. They are full of vitamins and minerals and will provide you with the required nutrition.

Cucumbers

Cucumber slices are high on water content and help you in keeping full temporarily by occupying a considerable space in your stomach. They are packed with vitamins K and C, potassium, and silica that help in building and maintaining connective tissues like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Citrus Fruits

Indulge in oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and lemons for they are loaded with vitamin C that helps in maintaining a lower waist-to-hip ratio. Those with a higher level of vitamin C oxidise 25% more fat during workouts than those with lower levels of this vitamin.

Celery

It almost contains negligible amount of calories without being shy on the nutrient content. It contains vitamin K and A, fibers, folate, and potassium. The phthalides in it relaxes the muscle tissues in our arteries and helps in lowering blood pressure by increasing blood flow.

Apples

Keep weight gain at bay by having apples with the skin. It comes with metabolism-boosting fiber and ursolic acid which prevents weight gain.


Cabbage

Its calorie count is so low that you would burn it off by doing your normal movements for the day. Cabbage soup aids in weight loss as it is filling and contains fewer calories than most other soups.

Asparagus

A half-cup of it contains only 20 calories and comes with vitamins K and A, and vitamin B like folic acid. This helps in breaking down sugars and starches which helps in maintaining blood sugar and wards off type 2 diabetes.

Beet

Have fresh beets (steamed, boiled, or grilled) for they are low in calories and contains a crucial antioxidant called betalain.

Cauliflower

It is one of the lower ranking foods on the calorie chart and aids in the process of weight loss for you can easily burn its calorie load. It also helps in improving digestion.

Mushrooms

All mushrooms are extremely low in calories and you can happily include them in your diet without worrying about the calorie content.

Watermelon

In spite of being naturally sweet, watermelons are extremely low in calories and come with crucial antioxidants that help in boosting your metabolism.

Tomatoes

They are healthy, tasty and come low in the calorie radar. The lycopene in them prevents cancer and keeps heart diseases at pay. Combine them with other foods to prepare a delicious low-calorie meal.

Zucchini

This versatile vegetable comes with fewer calories and can be consumed in various ways. You can have them without worrying a bit.

Broccoli

It is not only low in calories, one cup of it contains as much fiber and vitamin C as that of one orange.

Strawberries

You would be happy to know that this delicious fruit is also low in calories and is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits ever.

Brussel Sprouts

They are not only low in calories; they also have benefits similar to that of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

Turnips

Along with being low in calories, they come with cancer-fighting glucosinolates and are loaded with fibers, calcium, and potassium.

Green Tea

Unsweetened green tea is calorie-free and is high in EGCG, an antioxidant that reduces the risk of heart diseases and certain types of cancers by accelerating your metabolism. It aids amazingly in the process of weight loss.

Carrots

They are a low glycemic food and help in managing your blood sugar levels along with flushing excess sodium and retained water out of your body.

Kale

The protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients keep the calorie level down. They also double up as a great snacking option.

Onion

They are low in calories and are highly beneficial in achieving your weight loss goals for they contain flavonoids that help in reducing those extra flabs.

So, these are those 20 zero-calorie foods that you must incorporate in your diet as much as possible to keep yourself fit and healthy.

Losing weight is definitely one of the most coveted goals for everyone. That’s mostly because we hardly get time these days to watch our health and keep our weight on check. Excessive stress, bad eating habits, binging, lack of exercising, sedentary lifestyle – all these lead to weight gain. Because weight gain is a gradual process, we don’t pay heed to it initially. And when we do, it usually gets too late because by then we have already piled on quite a number of kilos.
We know most of you wouldn’t have that time to put so much of effort and must be looking out for shortcuts for weight loss. After all, we all love shortcuts, don’t we? Moreover, for the likes of you who hardly get any time, shortcuts towards weight loss are pure bliss. In this article, we will tell you about some of the few cheats and hacks that you can incorporate in your everyday life to get rid of the excess flab and get back to shape.

Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Boozing is one of the most common habits that most of us indulge in to unwind and relax ourselves. However, we forget that they are loaded with calories! Frequent consumption of alcohol leads to enormous weight gain because we tend to pair it with soft drinks and junk food. Try to cut down on your alcohol as much as possible and you would start seeing visible difference in your weight. You will start reducing the excess flab and your body will be detoxified for good. Of course, we are not asking you to quit drinking for good. But try to keep it to bare minimum!

Avoid Eating After 9 PM

One of the best ways to keep weight gain at bay is by not consuming anything after 9 PM. Wondering what the logic behind this is? Eating after 9 PM generally leads to adding up to that calorie content in your body because chances are high that you have already consumed enough for the day. Eating late at night is more out of boredom or stress and less out of hunger. These kinds of munching generally get deposited as fats and causes weight gain. However, if you strictly follow the 9 PM rule, you will start seeing the change in your weight and are sure to get accustomed to this change in lifestyle.

Drink Lots of Water

We know everybody says this, but that’s just because it totally works at several levels. Water not only keeps you hydrated and improves your skin quality, it magically aids in the process of weight loss. It flushes out toxins from your body, increases your metabolism, and helps in losing weight. Moreover, it’s a great drink to gauge the difference between real hunger and hunger out of boredom. Just by drinking a glass of water when you are hungry helps you in knowing whether your body really needs food. Many times our body also mistakes dehydration for hunger. So, drinking water is the best way reset your appetite. For best results, drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

Sleep Enough

Never, ever deprive your body of sleep and rest. The moment you start doing this, your body will start getting stressed. And stress due to lack of sleep affects hormones in our body related to hunger. A certain hormone level that shoots due to stress is directly related to weight gain. Sleep six to eight hours a day to keep these hormone levels well-balanced so that your appetite is in check.

Interval Training

We are not asking you to work out for 2 hours in the gym. The idea here is to work out for short intervals with recovery breaks in between. This fires up our metabolism level which is directly related to the process of calorie burn. A higher metabolism rate would mean more calorie burn which finally leads to weight loss. When you indulge in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program, your body keeps losing weight even after the workout, isn’t that amazing? So, the bottom line is to incorporate about 15 to 20 minutes of workout in your everyday routine to expedite the process of weight loss.

Drink Coffee

Of course we are not asking you to indulge in high calorie latte with whipped cream. We are referring to plain and simple coffee. It can be a great tool to help you slim down as the caffeine in coffee increases the release of fatty acids in your bloodstream and this gives us the energy to train for a longer period of time with more intensity. It also helps in suppressing your appetite; so it works both ways!

Have an Egg for Breakfast

A little extra protein at the beginning of the day helps in keeping your brain off the munchies as the day progresses. You can also add yoghurt to your breakfast to reduce those hunger pangs.

Jot Down What You Eat

You are more likely to lose more weight by keeping a record of every small thing that you are consuming during the day. Research has showed that those who do these lose more weight as opposed to those who don’t.

Feel the Sun

Soak up the morning sun by opening your curtains right at the beginning of the day. The blast of morning sun not only has an energising effect, it also has showed that those who get a daily dose of sunshine have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who don’t.

Pack You Snack

We tend to end up indulging in unhealthy snacking at work. To avoid this, carry an apple or a pack of almonds so that you can eat these to thwart your urge to snack on unhealthy items that are loaded with calories.

So, these were ten of the most amazing shortcuts that can help you in losing weight. However, you must know that nothing can make you lose weight if you are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Thus, try to eat healthy and stay healthy and you are sure to get rid of those pounds in no time.

Details

Losing weight is definitely one of the most coveted goals for everyone. That’s mostly because we hardly get time these days to watch our health and keep our weight on check. Excessive stress, bad eating habits, binging, lack of exercising, sedentary lifestyle – all these lead to weight gain. Because weight gain is a gradual process, we don’t pay heed to it initially. And when we do, it usually gets too late because by then we have already piled on quite a number of kilos.
We know most of you wouldn’t have that time to put so much of effort and must be looking out for shortcuts for weight loss. After all, we all love shortcuts, don’t we? Moreover, for the likes of you who hardly get any time, shortcuts towards weight loss are pure bliss. In this article, we will tell you about some of the few cheats and hacks that you can incorporate in your everyday life to get rid of the excess flab and get back to shape.

Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Boozing is one of the most common habits that most of us indulge in to unwind and relax ourselves. However, we forget that they are loaded with calories! Frequent consumption of alcohol leads to enormous weight gain because we tend to pair it with soft drinks and junk food. Try to cut down on your alcohol as much as possible and you would start seeing visible difference in your weight. You will start reducing the excess flab and your body will be detoxified for good. Of course, we are not asking you to quit drinking for good. But try to keep it to bare minimum!

Avoid Eating After 9 PM

One of the best ways to keep weight gain at bay is by not consuming anything after 9 PM. Wondering what the logic behind this is? Eating after 9 PM generally leads to adding up to that calorie content in your body because chances are high that you have already consumed enough for the day. Eating late at night is more out of boredom or stress and less out of hunger. These kinds of munching generally get deposited as fats and causes weight gain. However, if you strictly follow the 9 PM rule, you will start seeing the change in your weight and are sure to get accustomed to this change in lifestyle.

Drink Lots of Water

We know everybody says this, but that’s just because it totally works at several levels. Water not only keeps you hydrated and improves your skin quality, it magically aids in the process of weight loss. It flushes out toxins from your body, increases your metabolism, and helps in losing weight. Moreover, it’s a great drink to gauge the difference between real hunger and hunger out of boredom. Just by drinking a glass of water when you are hungry helps you in knowing whether your body really needs food. Many times our body also mistakes dehydration for hunger. So, drinking water is the best way reset your appetite. For best results, drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

Sleep Enough

Never, ever deprive your body of sleep and rest. The moment you start doing this, your body will start getting stressed. And stress due to lack of sleep affects hormones in our body related to hunger. A certain hormone level that shoots due to stress is directly related to weight gain. Sleep six to eight hours a day to keep these hormone levels well-balanced so that your appetite is in check.

Interval Training

We are not asking you to work out for 2 hours in the gym. The idea here is to work out for short intervals with recovery breaks in between. This fires up our metabolism level which is directly related to the process of calorie burn. A higher metabolism rate would mean more calorie burn which finally leads to weight loss. When you indulge in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program, your body keeps losing weight even after the workout, isn’t that amazing? So, the bottom line is to incorporate about 15 to 20 minutes of workout in your everyday routine to expedite the process of weight loss.

Drink Coffee

Of course we are not asking you to indulge in high calorie latte with whipped cream. We are referring to plain and simple coffee. It can be a great tool to help you slim down as the caffeine in coffee increases the release of fatty acids in your bloodstream and this gives us the energy to train for a longer period of time with more intensity. It also helps in suppressing your appetite; so it works both ways!

Have an Egg for Breakfast

A little extra protein at the beginning of the day helps in keeping your brain off the munchies as the day progresses. You can also add yoghurt to your breakfast to reduce those hunger pangs.

Jot Down What You Eat

You are more likely to lose more weight by keeping a record of every small thing that you are consuming during the day. Research has showed that those who do these lose more weight as opposed to those who don’t.

Feel the Sun

Soak up the morning sun by opening your curtains right at the beginning of the day. The blast of morning sun not only has an energising effect, it also has showed that those who get a daily dose of sunshine have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who don’t.

Pack You Snack

We tend to end up indulging in unhealthy snacking at work. To avoid this, carry an apple or a pack of almonds so that you can eat these to thwart your urge to snack on unhealthy items that are loaded with calories.

So, these were ten of the most amazing shortcuts that can help you in losing weight. However, you must know that nothing can make you lose weight if you are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Thus, try to eat healthy and stay healthy and you are sure to get rid of those pounds in no time.

One of the most coveted goals that anyone can have is that of weight loss. There are several myths and beliefs associated with weight loss and the internet is full of them. Now, there might be hundreds of ways of losing weight, but do we really know the effectiveness of them? Losing the deposited fat from your body cannot happen all of a sudden and will take its time. It’s quite a task to get rid of your tummy fat or wide thighs. Most of us resort to unrealistic drinks to lose weight. However, we should know that just doing all this won’t make you lose your weight. You need maintain a healthy diet and work out on a regular basis to keep your weight on check.
However, there are a few kinds of foods, herbs, and spices that can help you during your weight loss journey. Do keep in mind that these can’t cut down your weight overnight, but they will definitely aid in this process. Cinnamon is one such kind of spice that can thin you down in a healthy way. In this article of ours, we will tell you about several ways in which cinnamon can help you in achieving your goal. So, let’s get started.

Helps in Controlling Insulin Levels

Cinnamon effectively helps in imitating the activity of insulin in the body. Insulin is the chemical that plays an important role in regulating levels of blood sugar. It is important to maintaining an optimum blood sugar level for increases levels can cause storage of excessive fats. This in turn makes it harder for those who want for those who want to lose weight. Cinnamon helps in regulating blood sugar levels so that excess fat doesn’t get deposited.

Lowers LDL Cholesterol

Several researches around the world have shown that cinnamon can help in lowering down the LDL cholesterol level from your body. LDL is the bad cholesterol and eliminating it from the body is great for the maintenance of the health of your heart. Diabetes patients in a recent study showed lower LDL levels along with lower BMI count when they were given dose of cinnamon during the period of study.

Speeds Up Metabolism

As we mentioned earlier cinnamon helps in controlling insulin levels, this spice also has the power to alter the metabolic rate not only of sugar, but if carbohydrates as well. This way your body gets to use the stored carbohydrates so that they do not transform into excess fat. Consumption of cinnamon allows your body to speed up metabolism which is directly related to fat burn. This boost in your metabolic rate helps in burning more and more calories and expedites the process of weight loss.

Keeps You Satiated by Suppressing Your Appetite

Cinnamon can play an important role in slowing down the process of movement of food into your stomach. This is great when it comes to those who are trying to lose weight for it keeps you satiated for a longer period of time. Along with this, the inherent sweet nature of cinnamon can help in alleviating sweet craving for those with a sweet tooth. Most of the times we are asked to stay off sweets during a weight loss diet; cinnamon helps in filling up this void for it satisfies the body’s need to have something sweet. This way you won’t feel tempted to have desserts; thus, you end up losing more weight in the long run.

How to add cinnamon to your diet

You can add cinnamon in several ways to your diet. Whether you add a spoon of it to your breakfast or mix it with your coffee or have it as a concoction with honey and water, the possibilities are unending. So, make add cinnamon to your life and spice up your weight loss routine.

Details

One of the most coveted goals that anyone can have is that of weight loss. There are several myths and beliefs associated with weight loss and the internet is full of them. Now, there might be hundreds of ways of losing weight, but do we really know the effectiveness of them? Losing the deposited fat from your body cannot happen all of a sudden and will take its time. It’s quite a task to get rid of your tummy fat or wide thighs. Most of us resort to unrealistic drinks to lose weight. However, we should know that just doing all this won’t make you lose your weight. You need maintain a healthy diet and work out on a regular basis to keep your weight on check.
However, there are a few kinds of foods, herbs, and spices that can help you during your weight loss journey. Do keep in mind that these can’t cut down your weight overnight, but they will definitely aid in this process. Cinnamon is one such kind of spice that can thin you down in a healthy way. In this article of ours, we will tell you about several ways in which cinnamon can help you in achieving your goal. So, let’s get started.

Helps in Controlling Insulin Levels

Cinnamon effectively helps in imitating the activity of insulin in the body. Insulin is the chemical that plays an important role in regulating levels of blood sugar. It is important to maintaining an optimum blood sugar level for increases levels can cause storage of excessive fats. This in turn makes it harder for those who want for those who want to lose weight. Cinnamon helps in regulating blood sugar levels so that excess fat doesn’t get deposited.

Lowers LDL Cholesterol

Several researches around the world have shown that cinnamon can help in lowering down the LDL cholesterol level from your body. LDL is the bad cholesterol and eliminating it from the body is great for the maintenance of the health of your heart. Diabetes patients in a recent study showed lower LDL levels along with lower BMI count when they were given dose of cinnamon during the period of study.

Speeds Up Metabolism

As we mentioned earlier cinnamon helps in controlling insulin levels, this spice also has the power to alter the metabolic rate not only of sugar, but if carbohydrates as well. This way your body gets to use the stored carbohydrates so that they do not transform into excess fat. Consumption of cinnamon allows your body to speed up metabolism which is directly related to fat burn. This boost in your metabolic rate helps in burning more and more calories and expedites the process of weight loss.

Keeps You Satiated by Suppressing Your Appetite

Cinnamon can play an important role in slowing down the process of movement of food into your stomach. This is great when it comes to those who are trying to lose weight for it keeps you satiated for a longer period of time. Along with this, the inherent sweet nature of cinnamon can help in alleviating sweet craving for those with a sweet tooth. Most of the times we are asked to stay off sweets during a weight loss diet; cinnamon helps in filling up this void for it satisfies the body’s need to have something sweet. This way you won’t feel tempted to have desserts; thus, you end up losing more weight in the long run.

How to add cinnamon to your diet

You can add cinnamon in several ways to your diet. Whether you add a spoon of it to your breakfast or mix it with your coffee or have it as a concoction with honey and water, the possibilities are unending. So, make add cinnamon to your life and spice up your weight loss routine.

image: presscdn.com From exercising to dieting to going for endless walks, there are several ways of losing weight. However, losing weight is not an easy task for it needs commitment and dedication. There are certain kinds of food that can effectively help you in losing weight without getting into the pain of working out every day. These foods are known as superfoods for they are rich in nutrients that help in the maintenance and betterment of our health. It doesn’t end here; they also effectively help in boosting our energy levels and aiding in the process of weight loss. In this article, we will tell you about 15 such superfoods that you can easily incorporate in your diet to lose weight.
Apples

Apple is a fruit that’s low on calories and is loaded with phytonutrients, dietary fibers, and antioxidants and promotes better health by preventing several diseases.

Oats

Oats are loaded with carbohydrates in them that play a key role in the releasing of serotonin, a hormone that aids in relaxation and fat burning.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is easily digestible and is rich in calcium and B-vitamins, and helps in improving your immune system, keeps hunger cravings at bay by regulating your blood sugar levels. It also helps in reducing the risks of colon cancer.

Pomegranates

They are rich in antioxidants and folic acids and are extremely low in calories. They help in satisfying your sugar craving by not adding up to that weight of yours.

Blueberries

Like pomegranates, they are also packed with antioxidants and their rich fiber content keeps you satiated for a longer period of time.

Lentils

Lentils are rich in fibers, proteins and resistant starch. Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that enhances your metabolism and helps in the process of fat burn.


Salmon

Many might now know, but salmon is one of the leanest sources of proteins that keeps you full by not adding to that waist of yours. It is a powerful source of Omega-3 fatty acids, helps in the improvement of insulin sensitivity and keeps your heart healthy.

Green Tea

Consuming 2 to 3 cups of green tea helps in getting rid of those extra kilos at a much faster rate for it is fact with antioxidants.

Watermelons

They are packed with vitamins A and C, and lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that makes your body lose weight naturally.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are packed with Omega-3 fats and fibers that keep you satiated for a long time. You can mix it with a glass of warm water or sprinkle it on your salads, soups, scrambled eggs, etc.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a great replacement choice for red meat (especially white button mushrooms) for they help you shedding weight by cutting down in your calorie intake. A cup of mushrooms contains as less as 44 calories which is one sixth the amount of lean red mean.

Hot Chile Peppers

Studies have showed that consumption of these with tomato juice about 30 minutes before your meal can make you eat 10% less than your normal portion. This is what makes it a superfood!

Almonds

Consumption of almonds keeps you full and help in lower down the fat consumption. It is attributed to the fact repeated chewing of it releases more fats from the almonds and this helps in satisfying hunger pangs.

Olive Oil

This oil can totally help you in reducing deposited fat from your body. The poly unsaturated fatty acids found in it can help in keeping hunger at bay while the oleic acid helps in breaking down excess fats.

Cranberry Juice

It’s rich in antioxidants and helps in flushing out excess fluids from the body which in turn eliminates the probability of weight gain due to water retention.

So, these were your 15 superfoods that can help you in losing weight when they are made a part of your regular diet.

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image: presscdn.com From exercising to dieting to going for endless walks, there are several ways of losing weight. However, losing weight is not an easy task for it needs commitment and dedication. There are certain kinds of food that can effectively help you in losing weight without getting into the pain of working out every day. These foods are known as superfoods for they are rich in nutrients that help in the maintenance and betterment of our health. It doesn’t end here; they also effectively help in boosting our energy levels and aiding in the process of weight loss. In this article, we will tell you about 15 such superfoods that you can easily incorporate in your diet to lose weight.
Apples

Apple is a fruit that’s low on calories and is loaded with phytonutrients, dietary fibers, and antioxidants and promotes better health by preventing several diseases.

Oats

Oats are loaded with carbohydrates in them that play a key role in the releasing of serotonin, a hormone that aids in relaxation and fat burning.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is easily digestible and is rich in calcium and B-vitamins, and helps in improving your immune system, keeps hunger cravings at bay by regulating your blood sugar levels. It also helps in reducing the risks of colon cancer.

Pomegranates

They are rich in antioxidants and folic acids and are extremely low in calories. They help in satisfying your sugar craving by not adding up to that weight of yours.

Blueberries

Like pomegranates, they are also packed with antioxidants and their rich fiber content keeps you satiated for a longer period of time.

Lentils

Lentils are rich in fibers, proteins and resistant starch. Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that enhances your metabolism and helps in the process of fat burn.


Salmon

Many might now know, but salmon is one of the leanest sources of proteins that keeps you full by not adding to that waist of yours. It is a powerful source of Omega-3 fatty acids, helps in the improvement of insulin sensitivity and keeps your heart healthy.

Green Tea

Consuming 2 to 3 cups of green tea helps in getting rid of those extra kilos at a much faster rate for it is fact with antioxidants.

Watermelons

They are packed with vitamins A and C, and lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that makes your body lose weight naturally.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are packed with Omega-3 fats and fibers that keep you satiated for a long time. You can mix it with a glass of warm water or sprinkle it on your salads, soups, scrambled eggs, etc.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a great replacement choice for red meat (especially white button mushrooms) for they help you shedding weight by cutting down in your calorie intake. A cup of mushrooms contains as less as 44 calories which is one sixth the amount of lean red mean.

Hot Chile Peppers

Studies have showed that consumption of these with tomato juice about 30 minutes before your meal can make you eat 10% less than your normal portion. This is what makes it a superfood!

Almonds

Consumption of almonds keeps you full and help in lower down the fat consumption. It is attributed to the fact repeated chewing of it releases more fats from the almonds and this helps in satisfying hunger pangs.

Olive Oil

This oil can totally help you in reducing deposited fat from your body. The poly unsaturated fatty acids found in it can help in keeping hunger at bay while the oleic acid helps in breaking down excess fats.

Cranberry Juice

It’s rich in antioxidants and helps in flushing out excess fluids from the body which in turn eliminates the probability of weight gain due to water retention.

So, these were your 15 superfoods that can help you in losing weight when they are made a part of your regular diet.

Image: sitnoseckano Losing weight is one of the most coveted goals that anyone can have. Although it might sound difficult to lose weight, it is not really an unachievable feat. All you need to do is be focussed, committed and dedicated towards your goal to lose weight. By incorporating a few lifestyle changes, you can easily fulfil your dream of getting back into shape and fitting into those pair of skinny jeans. With regular exercises and maintaining a healthy diet, you will see those extra pounds shed in no time. However, you do need to make sure that you treat your body with love and watch what you eat and how much you eat.
Juices are one of the best and easiest ways to avoid consuming extra calories. They are healthy and provide the body its necessary dose of nutrients for they are naturally sweet and devoid of artificial sweeteners. Of course we are referring to the homemade ones and not the ones you get at juice junctions. In this article, we will tell you about 10 of the healthiest juices that can help you in losing weight.

Lemon Juice

There’s no denying that lemon juice is one of the first things that strikes us when it comes to weight loss. Having lemon juice on an empty stomach in the morning helps you in expediting the process of weighting for it cleanses and detoxifies the body and keeps you refreshed throughout the day.

Carrot Juice

It is loaded with calcium, potassium, magnesium, carotenes, and vitamins A, B1, B3, B6, C and K. Along with this, it is also packed with antioxidants that help in boosting your metabolism and enhancing your immune system.

Beetroot Juice

It is definitely one of the healthiest juices for it is rich in vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K along with calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and fiber. The vitamins and fibers aid in the process of detoxifying the body by flushing out toxins from it. This in turn helps in weight loss.

Pomegranate Juice

It is rich in antioxidants and keeps your immune system boosted. The antioxidants in it help in expediting the process of weight loss.

Cranberry Juice

This juice is one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants and they play a crucial role in breaking down fat deposition.

Bitter Gourd Juice

Although it might sound repelling, the antioxidants present in this juices detoxifies your body completely, improves digestion, increases metabolism, aids in weight loss, and prevents the accumulation of fat cells in the body.

Gooseberry Juice

Gooseberries are one of the richest sources of vitamin C and helps in spiking the body’s metabolism rate which in turn reduces the chances of fat accumulation.

Wheatgrass Juice

It’s no surprise that wheatgrass is very healthy for your body. Its juice is one of the best possible forms of detoxification that can aid in weight loss. It is packed with potassium which helps in calorie burn which the fibers in it keeps hunger pangs at bay.

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon juice is ideal for weight loss for it is packed with electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. It makes sure you lose weight without making you feel tired and weak.

Aloe Vera Juice

Even though this is not the best tasting juice, it helps in boosting your metabolism instantly. Regular consumption of it not only helps in weight loss, it also makes your hair and skin look healthy.

Take your pick from this list and incorporate one of these juices to your regular diet to start the process of weight loss.

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Image: sitnoseckano Losing weight is one of the most coveted goals that anyone can have. Although it might sound difficult to lose weight, it is not really an unachievable feat. All you need to do is be focussed, committed and dedicated towards your goal to lose weight. By incorporating a few lifestyle changes, you can easily fulfil your dream of getting back into shape and fitting into those pair of skinny jeans. With regular exercises and maintaining a healthy diet, you will see those extra pounds shed in no time. However, you do need to make sure that you treat your body with love and watch what you eat and how much you eat.
Juices are one of the best and easiest ways to avoid consuming extra calories. They are healthy and provide the body its necessary dose of nutrients for they are naturally sweet and devoid of artificial sweeteners. Of course we are referring to the homemade ones and not the ones you get at juice junctions. In this article, we will tell you about 10 of the healthiest juices that can help you in losing weight.

Lemon Juice

There’s no denying that lemon juice is one of the first things that strikes us when it comes to weight loss. Having lemon juice on an empty stomach in the morning helps you in expediting the process of weighting for it cleanses and detoxifies the body and keeps you refreshed throughout the day.

Carrot Juice

It is loaded with calcium, potassium, magnesium, carotenes, and vitamins A, B1, B3, B6, C and K. Along with this, it is also packed with antioxidants that help in boosting your metabolism and enhancing your immune system.

Beetroot Juice

It is definitely one of the healthiest juices for it is rich in vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K along with calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and fiber. The vitamins and fibers aid in the process of detoxifying the body by flushing out toxins from it. This in turn helps in weight loss.

Pomegranate Juice

It is rich in antioxidants and keeps your immune system boosted. The antioxidants in it help in expediting the process of weight loss.

Cranberry Juice

This juice is one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants and they play a crucial role in breaking down fat deposition.

Bitter Gourd Juice

Although it might sound repelling, the antioxidants present in this juices detoxifies your body completely, improves digestion, increases metabolism, aids in weight loss, and prevents the accumulation of fat cells in the body.

Gooseberry Juice

Gooseberries are one of the richest sources of vitamin C and helps in spiking the body’s metabolism rate which in turn reduces the chances of fat accumulation.

Wheatgrass Juice

It’s no surprise that wheatgrass is very healthy for your body. Its juice is one of the best possible forms of detoxification that can aid in weight loss. It is packed with potassium which helps in calorie burn which the fibers in it keeps hunger pangs at bay.

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon juice is ideal for weight loss for it is packed with electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. It makes sure you lose weight without making you feel tired and weak.

Aloe Vera Juice

Even though this is not the best tasting juice, it helps in boosting your metabolism instantly. Regular consumption of it not only helps in weight loss, it also makes your hair and skin look healthy.

Take your pick from this list and incorporate one of these juices to your regular diet to start the process of weight loss.