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By Charlene Bazarian Written on the cover of a magazine sitting on my desk is the quote, “Make a plan, you’ll feel better!” Really? I feel better when I have a plan. With a fresh new year ahead, your own plan might include the basic resolutions: get in shape, exercise, and lose weight. Maybe fitness goals were on your list last year , or last year, or as long as you can remember. So how can you shift your goals from hopes to reality this year? Having adopted a proper lifestyle and finally losing almost 100 pounds. me, I can…
What does winter mean to you? Dry, chapped and irritated skin? Not anymore. These cold weather saviors will leave your skin looking sun-kissed – whatever the temperature! Whether you’re dreaming of warmer days or relishing the prospect of ice skating and chilly walks, boosting your skin’s defenses during the winter months is vital. So we’re spotlighting the ingredients you need in your cold routine, as well as the best products for dry skin in winter. 5 Essential Winter Care Ingredients Rosehip oil First of all, this golden oil is like summer in a bottle, making it a perfect cook-off for…
What do ice, wax, hot drinks and ice baths have in common? They are all aids in the temperature game! Playing with temperature is a great way to turn up the heat in the bedroom (yes, pun intended) and explore your sexuality. Wanted to experiment with this twist but not sure where to start? Curious about the temperature game parameters to get started? Well, reader, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to Temperature Play 101.What is the temperature game?Playing with temperature is a form BDSM—an acronym meaning slavery and discipline/dominion and submission/sadism and masochism. Narrowing this down further, temperature…
I am very excited to introduce you to a brand new product from my newest collaborators Magnum Essentials this will allow you to enhance the taste, texture and protein content of your next cup of coffee. Come across ÄRA – a protein powder designed for use in hot coffee. My regular readers will know me as someone who has spent a lot of time researching and writing about numerous health benefits of moderate coffee intake. Today, I will explore some of the scientific and thankfully human benefits of incorporating this product into your daily routine. The exploration will include: An…
Amino acids are the building blocks of life. We get them from the food we eat and the body uses them to make proteins, which in turn are used for growth, development and many other functions. However, in order for the body to build with these blocks, it must first be able to sense their presence. When amino acids are available, a master regulatory protein called TORC1 is activated, causing protein production and cell growth. If no amino acids are available, TORC1 is deactivated and cells begin to recycle themselves in a process known as autophagy. Until now, it was…
Intentional living is a powerful practice that enables individuals to find peace, beauty, and wholeness in the midst of everyday chaos. By embracing intentional living, we can create a life filled with purpose, clarity, and a deep appreciation for the present moment. In this blog post, let’s explore its benefits purposeful living and explore some practices for how one can begin to live an intentional life of peace and beauty. What is purposeful living? Purposeful living is about identifying your goals and what you want from your life, breaking them down and working towards them. Purposeful living prompts you to…
Wrong relationship signs Believers in karmic love often say things like, “Just be patient and hang in there – you will I know when the right thing comes.” Maybe these people are right. After all, maybe there is a cosmic force that plays magic on two people. But what happens if you get an incorrect reading? In other words, WTF are you doing if you get involved with someone thought was “the one” but now have nagging doubts? More: Are Scorpio and Cancer compatible? Before I go on, let me say that I’m not trying to be all negative about…
I learned a valuable lesson years ago at a beach bonfire party for my work. My boyfriend at the time came with me and on the way to the event we talked about Dale Carnegie’s book, How to win friends and influence people. He decided to try out one of the book’s main takeaways: Ask questions to find out what someone cares about, then honestly ask follow-up questions to really understand their opinions, passions, and ideas. It worked? Yes. Brilliant. There were only 10 people at the party and two of the attendees went out of their way to tell…
01 Nov Spooning the Facts on Cereal FortificationThis post was sponsored by General Mills. All opinions are my own.Growing up in a household with five children was not so easy. As the oldest child, mornings were usually a blur of helping my mom dress and feed my younger siblings, so cereal with milk and cut fruit on top made for a nutritious breakfast. My mom would have a glass jar and mix all the cereal together — so you get what you get and don’t get upset! But every day, thanks to this quick, easy and nutritious breakfast, my mom…
Blast fat off your abs with this medicine ball workout. Medicine balls don’t get enough credit. Dumbbells, for example, have a handle that’s easy to grip to get the job done. Medicine balls, on the other hand, are sphere-shaped and require more control and minimal muscle stability to keep the ball centered. Control is essential to get the best fitness results, and if you want it blast fat from your absthese medicine ball exercises for belly fat loss will do just that. Why use medicine balls? Medicine balls offer a number of benefits that outweigh their weight. Using a medicine…