Obesity has become a health crisis of epidemic proportions, with nearly two thirds of Americans considered overweight. How can it be, then, that practically every woman I know, even the skinny you-know-whats, are obsessed with weight loss? It seems the more panicked and desperate we become, the higher the numbers on the scale climb and the fatter we get. It’s a ridiculous and depressing dilemma, and according to the NOW Foundation, 80% of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. Unfortunately,…
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Studies show that approximately 80% of women are unhappy with their bodies. Stop wasting time sabotaging yourself with self-hatred and criticism. Learn to love your body by trying out a few of the following suggestions: Value your body. Focus on your health rather than your appearance. As you learn to respect your body, you’ll begin to naturally gravitate towards more nutritious foods and regular exercise in an effort to live a healthier life. If you value your body, you understand that being…
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Vitamin C in pure form. SkinCeuticals’ Serum 15 is, in my opinion, the best and most versatile vitamin C on the retail market. This vitamin C serum is a pure, gel-like serum that contains 15% L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C). I have seen others with a higher percentage of vitamin C, but they’ve all been thick lotions, which don’t absorb as clean. (Read Why Using A Serum vs. A Lotion Matters for more information.) The SkinCeuticals Serum 15 AOX+ comes in a…
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SkinCeuticals helped to pioneer the world of cosmoceuticals (cosmetic products believed to have medicinal benefits) when they created a topical Vitamin C product to protect skin from signs of premature aging during the late 1990′s. They have quickly become an industry leader. Their continued multidisciplinary approach to skin health, involving top scientists from various fields in product development, has earned them a strong reputation with the medical community around the world. Touted as skin care based on science, SkinCeuticals is…
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Body wraps are being hailed as the newest weapon in the battle of the bulge. Yet in a world where we are bombarded with weight loss products, most of which are ineffective, many of us are skeptical of any product that claims immediate weight loss results. On one hand, many of us have learned the hard way that if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. On the other hand, many women swear by the transformative effects…
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We are often bombarded with promises of “quick” and “easy” weight loss. None of them work, right? I was at a trade show recently and the line for one booth was around the corner – and it was the ONLY booth that had a line. These women were screaming about these body wraps and the sales lady couldn’t keep up with them. Of course, I had to try them. The It Works! Ultimate Body Applicator is hyped as an all-natural,…
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You cleanse, tone and use vitamins on your skin. Your skin looks good, but you’re in need of that evenly toned skin that glows! You know what I mean. Flawless under makeup and perfect without it. You want that skin! The only difference between you and them is product. Your skin is about the product you use (the water you drink) and how often you cleanse. If you wash your face every night and follow the steps described in I’m…
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