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Women’s Tips For Getting The Perfect Summer Body

April 21, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

The birds are singing, flowers are poking up everywhere and the air has
definitely started to get warmer, yes spring is here. For women everywhere
this is going to mean digging out the summer wardrobe, all those little
summer dresses and dainty sandals and even the old bikini. Before you can
really wear that stuff with any confidence you need to your body ready and
here’s a few simple tips on making sure you look fabulous this summer.

If beauty is only skin deep you need to make sure that skin looks as
flawless as possible. Give your whole body a good exfoliate to remove all
those dead old skin cells that you’ve been hiding away over the cold winter
months. Once removed any unwanted hair get in the habit of applying a good
quality moisturiser to keep your skin soft, try using one that helps build
up a gradual looking tan to get sun kissed looking pins.

Start the season by treating yourself to a professional eyebrow shape to
give yourself something to work with over the next few months, all you’ll
need to do then is follow the shape with a pair of tweezers once a week to
keep them trim. No matter how little time you think you’re going to be
spending in the sun, make sure your moisturiser has built in sun protection,
almost all leading brands will have at least one product that has this. Try
not to hide your face away under layers of make up, natural is always much
sexier so just stick with the one basic cover rather than layers of creams
and powers.

Once you’ve got your skin looking and feeling great you need to move onto
your hair. Start by getting a good trim or if you feel like reinventing
yourself for the spring you could try a whole new look. If you want
something subtler try a few simple highlight to give your hair that natural
sun kissed look. To make sure your hair stays in top shape give it a deep
condition once a week and make sure you get it trimmed once every six weeks
to keep those split ends at bay. When you wash it always give it one final
rinse in lukewarm water to help give it an extra shine.

There’s not point looking amazing on the outside if you’re not looking just
as good on the inside. If you want to try and drop a few pounds to give
yourself that extra boost when you’re strutting your stuff on the beach that
fine but even if you’ve not looking to lose weight to tone anything up, the
spring is still a great time to evaluate your current diet and health regime
and at the very least try a mini detox.

The days are getting longer and most of you are getting up in the morning
and leaving work in the evening in sunshine. There’s really no need for a
gallon of rocket fuel coffee first thing at the moment. Instead, try
starting the day with a glass of warm water with lemon squeezed in to give
your digestive system a kick start and keep your immune system in top shape.
The spring also brings with it a much wider selection of fresh fruit and
vegetables. Swap a couple of your more unhealthy snacks for fruit and next
time you fancy having fries with your dinner try some roasting some thinly
cut carrots, sweet potatoes and parsnips instead. Swap the fizzy drinks for
water to really help your detox along and give the takeaways a miss for a
couple of weeks too.

If you fancy adding some exercise to your routine with a power plate check out JTX Fitness to help you get in shape this spring.

9 Foods to Promote Weight Loss

March 30, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

Apple Weight LossIf you are looking to start a diet regimen or if you are looking to find foods that will help keep your body looking lean and fit, then you will definitely need to do some research. Despite what many people believe, there are quite a few varieties of foods that can help you to lose weight. When you eat the right types of food your body responds accordingly. The calories you will burn throughout the day will be boosted and cravings will subside more and more. This is a list of nine foods that will help you during your weight loss journey. Read the rest of this entry →

Smart Substitutions for Painless Weight Loss

March 26, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

When it comes to losing weight, the smallest changes can add up to big losses. There are lots of smart and painless substitutions available, you just have to be somewhat knowledgeable about the nutrition value of foods, and also be diligent about reading nutrition labels. Here are a few quick suggestions to save calories while still enjoying a tasty diet. Read the rest of this entry →

5 Reasons to Take a MultiVitamin Daily

March 21, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

So, you dedicated yourself to working out and maintaining a healthy, low-calorie and low carbohydrate diet.  And you’re seeing the results.  It feels good, right?  First off: Congratulations!  Now it’s important to take inventory of your other daily living habits, just to be sure they measure up to your fitness routine.  You’ve put so much work into making good decisions for yourself, why not make sure you’re also doing the simple things that will support those good habits?  One very simple thing that often goes overlooked is the importance of taking a good multivitamin.  Here are five reasons you to take a multivitamin daily: Read the rest of this entry →

Weight Loss at Airports – Travel Tips for Those on a Diet

March 12, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

Airports aren’t exactly the healthiest places to eat. If you travel often, however, you probably spend a lot of time in them, and sometimes you just can’t wait to get home or to your destination to grab a meal. If you’re concerned about your diet, but don’t want to give up traveling, here are some tips you can use to make the most of your meals while at airports. Read the rest of this entry →

Pregnant? A guide to prenatal nutrition

February 19, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

Women who are trying to conceive usually take a critical look at their diet and lifestyle – cutting out coffee and alcohol, stopping smoking if relevant, taking a folic acid supplement and using an ovulation calendar to time intercourse are all positive steps that increase the chances of getting pregnant. Once a woman is expecting a baby, prenatal care is high on the list of priorities. We usually think of prenatal care as doctors’ appointments. Measuring blood pressure, monitoring weight gain, and ultrasounds, are all part of prenatal care. But perhaps the most important care is self-care, which takes place in between visits with a healthcare provider. Read the rest of this entry →

Is Coffee a Useful Dieting Aid?

February 17, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

Coffee For Weight LossWestern society has a problem. We love to eat. We try to love dieting and exercise too, but it is obvious from the statistics that we’re struggling with weight loss. The United States, UK, and Australia are at the top of the list of obese nations. Our eyes are no longer bigger than our stomachs.

Consequently, there has been hundreds of diets, dietary supplements, exercise programs, and exercise equipment introduced. Apparently, getting fat is good for the economy. However, many of these diet tools can get rather expensive and because of this high cost associated with weight loss, people are continuously seeking inexpensive yet effective ways to maximise the results of their efforts. Read the rest of this entry →

Energising your diet – Different foods to vary the diet and help you lose weight

February 16, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

“Less is more” is often very true of diets. However, if you’re very calorie conscious, it’s often too easy to get absorbed in counting calories and lose sight of why your trying to lose weight, which is to enjoy life. The fact is that foods are all different, and it’s often counterproductive, as well as dull, to eat too much of the same things over a period of time. Finding the right new foods is like “search engine optimization” for your diet, this means getting the best out of a variety of options. Read the rest of this entry →

Foods to Improve the Health of your Eyes

February 8, 2011 in Food and Drink by Tim (eFit Author)

We all know that it is important to eat healthy in order to keep our bodies functioning properly. But did you know that certain foods and nutrients can actually keep your eyes healthy? Foods that are filled with vitamins, mainly Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacin, and Lutein, have been proven to not only slow down vision problems, but also improve eyesight. Read the rest of this entry →

by Liz

Keeping track of what you’re really eating

February 5, 2011 in Food and Drink by Liz

Eating is an essential part of daily existence, but it is easy and habit-forming to become accustomed to eating certain foods which are bad for you. Recently I discovered that I was intolerant to sulphate dioxide which is a common preservative in most alcoholic drinks, dried fruit, fruit juice, Read the rest of this entry →