Cardio vs. Weights

 

It seems the  gym is divided between the treadmill gals and the iron chicks. But is one better than the other when it comes to staying fit? Keep reading for the winner of this serious kick butt debate, the winner just might shock you.
Round 1: Burning Calories
Cardio exercises torch serious calories. You can burn 10-12 calories a minute by running or cycling.
Strength exercises melt fat and keep your metabolism burning calories long after your workout. The more muscle you have, the more fat your body burns while at rest.
Winner: Strength
Round 2:  Looking Leaner

Cardio can drop the pounds—great for when you get on the scale.
Strength exercises can help build tighter thighs, flatter abs, and toned arms—better bet for the mirror.
Winner: Strength
Round 3: Living Longer
Cardio is the mother of all workouts for your heart. Cardio helps reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Strength can prevent you from gaining fat in your mid section. The smaller your waist line, the less chance of diseases.
Winner: Cardio
And the champion is…

We’ve got to call it a tie! Cardio and strength are two competitors that give different benefits to your overall health. To have a lean body, be healthy, lose fat and keep it off, cardio and strength together are an unbeatable duo.

Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair

 

You may spend a fortune on expensive hair products and treatments, but Grandma was right when she said ‘you are what you eat!’ These healthy foods are the most delicious route to luscious locks.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3’s help the hair shine. These fatty acids are found in many different fish and also in walnuts, almonds, flax seed oil, avocados and olives.
Protein
Hair is made up mostly of protein. Dietary protein is high in collagen that will support hair and increase strength. Try some lean meats, nuts, seeds, eggs or beans for great sources of protein. Salmon has plenty of protein and Omega-3’s making it a great “two birds with one stone” food source for healthy hair.
Vitamin B
This vitamin helps hair growth and is found in beef or tuna, but is also abundant in some fruit juices,  especially acai.

Iron
Iron prevents hair loss and changes in pigment. This mineral is abundant in red meats, eggs, dried fruits, and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. Iron will also give you body plenty of energy.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C aids iron absorption into the body and is an important component for the production of sebum, a natural hair conditioning oil secreted by the hair follicle. Vitamin C is plentiful in citrus fruits, leafy green veggies and avocados.
Biotin
Biotin deficiency causes hair to become brittle and the scalp to become scaly. Eating beans, nuts, molasses, meat, fish and dairy products will prevent this.

How to Take Flawless Care of Your Self

How to Take Flawless Care of Your Self

 Have you had one of those days where you feel unattractive? This will teach you how to achieve a great looking and feeling you.
Here are Some Steps to Follow.

Steps :  

1. Cleanse your face regularly. Be sure to moisturize. Keep makeup simple, like you’re not wearing anything. 

2. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day. Brush your teeth in a circular motion, and make sure you are using a soft bristled brush. Also make sure to brush or scrape your tongue; germs that cause bad breath can be trapped. 

3. Stay healthy. Health is vital to beauty. Have a balanced diet, keeping junk food for special occasion. Exercise regularly.

4. Your clothes should match you. Make sure that what you wear matches your figure and coloring. Wear what your style is, not just what everybody else wears! Same goes for hair. Wash your hair regularly. Switch up your hairstyles—keep people guessing!

5. Take care of your hands and feet. Exfoliate regularly, and use lotion. Nail polish is a fun way to make your hands and feet stand out, if you want. One popular and classy type is the French manicure.

6. Be optimistic. Don’t be over optimistic, but don’t be negative either. Make sure you stay bright most of the time. Remember, you only have one life. Finding what you do best might take a while. So, enter after-school activities, clubs, or just do what you love doing.

7. Be kind. While you should be confident, remember that jerks and snobs are not flawless. Go out of your way to give other people compliments. You’ll likely be repayed with the same treatment.

8. Stay fit. Not only does frequent exercise and healthy eating pay off in looks, but it will improve your mood as well. Try and get at least 20 minutes of exercise a day.

Tips:

Do anything that matches and flatters you. Treat other people with kindness and you’ll make friends easily.
Warnings:
Make sure you never act “show-offy” as this can give the wrong impression to other people.

 

Usefull Beauty Tips for Eyebrows plucking

Usefull Beauty Tips for Eyebrows plucking

 From homemade Natural beauty tips, For figuring out where your brow should begin and end, you have to hold a pencil vertically at the outer part of your nose so that it goes straight up to the inner core of your eye. The line made by that pencil is a good place for your brows to start. You should never go past diagonal line running from the line of the nose to the outside corner of the eye.You have to pluck any stray hairs between the pencil and bridge of your nose.  

To pin-point where your brows should end you have to hold the pencil at the same place against your nose and angle it to the outer core of your eye. The spot where it matches is a good stopping point.
To get the right arch angle pencil to the outer side of the pupil. The spot where the pencil hits the brow is where the top of the arch should be. Repeat on the other side. Mark both sides with a colored eyeliner to make sure they’re symmetrical before you start plucking away.

Simple Way To Curl Your Hair

Simple Way To Curl Your Hair

 Here come the tutorial of a simple way to curl your hair. Just to achieve sexy curls with lots of volume!

 Things you Need:

Hair curling wand
Hair Spray
Serum to prevent damage

 

 

7 Different Ways To Wear Your Scarf

7 Different Ways To Wear Your Scarf

Here are 7 different ways to wear your scarf! It doesn’t matter if it’s freezing or if you live in the desert, scarves are cute and they can make the biggest statement on any outfit! You can dress up or dress down your outfit with a simple scarf! Invest in a beautiful scarf, they’re the most versatile piece in your wardrobe!

Video Tutorial:

 

Step by Step instructions

THE TURTLENECK SCARF

1. Drape your scarf behind you
2. Cross over the two sides
3.Bring them foward
4.grab both ends of the scarf and tie a knot in the center
5. Pull foward the neck area to cover the knot
6. Fluff up the scarf to create volume and that turtle neck effect to keep your neck warm!!

THE KNOT- the fastest and easiest way!

1. Drape the scarf around your neck
2. Grab one of the ends and create a knot in the center
3. Grab the other end and stuff it into the knot!
4. You can either pull the knot up or knot down, depending on what you are wearing!
5. This is a perfect look with a casual shirt or sweater. Try using this method in replace of a necklace!

THE BOW

1. Drape the scarf on the side of the neck where you want the bow to be placed.
2. Make sure the end you are tying the bow is longer than the other
3. Grab the longer end and loop it around and into the hole as if tying a knot.
4. Do not pull out the scarf all the way.
5. Tighten and fluff it out and theres your bow!
6. You can also add a little pin or a brooch to jazz it up a bit! 

THE LOOP

1. Grab your scarf and fold it into half
2. Wrap it around your neck
3. Grab one end and put it thru the loop
4. Then tighten it up and bring it all the way up to your neck!
5. Theres a second part to this look, you can call it the double or triple loop!
6. Loosen up the knot
7. Separate the loop from the other end
8. Twist the loop once, then insert the other end into the loop- Theres your double loop!
9. But if you want to make a triple loop, repeat this step one more time!
10. Twist the loop once again, and insert the other end thru the loop- and theres your triple loop!

THE CRISS CROSS (My favorite way to tie a scarf)

1. Grab your scarf and fold it into half.
2. Grab one of the loose ends and put it thru the loop
3. Grab the other end and put it over and under the loop

THE CARDIGAN SCARF

1. You can use this look with either a cardigan or a blazer!
2. Wrap your scarf around your shoulders and make sure its even
3. Grab a skinny waist belt and wrap it over the cardigan and the scarf
4. It creates this beautiful, feminine and drapy look. This is a way to accessorize your outfit to make it look more done up! 

THE CIRCLE SCARF

1. Love this knitted scarf, it’s perfect for the winter cozy look!
2. put the scarf around your neck and let it hang
3. circle it around your neck once more.
4. Also if your ears are cold , or lets say its raining and you dont want your hair to get wet this scarf can protext you as well!
5. Pull the back of the scarf over your head to keep your face protected and warm!
6. Also if this isnt warm enough for you…Grab another scarf and tie one big knot in the center!

Tips for Getting Silky hair Without Spending Much Money

Tips for Getting Silky hair Without Spending Much Money

 

All women and young girls love having silky hair. Having smooth and silky hair is one of the attributes of beauty. Silky long hair is a beauty asset of good looking girls and women.It is easier to tie your hair in any style you like. With proper care of your hair silky hair can be a reality. Natural and safe cosmetic products can make hair silky and soft.Follow these tips to make your hair more silky and soft. It will require some ingredients which are easily available in the market.

1. Use almond oil to massage your hair one day before washing your hair. Frequently massaging your hair with almond oil will help you to get silky and soft hair. Massaging is good for improving blood circulation and getting stronger hair.

2. Apply paste made out of the leaves of hibiscus plant on your hair. Let it stay for 10-20 minutes and then wash your hair to get best results

3. Use mixture of shikakai powder, henna (mehndi) powder, amla powder and curd as conditioner to get soft and silky hair

4. Mix two whole eggs with four tablespoon of olive oil apply this mixture on your hair and leave it. Wash your hair after 20 minutes, you will find your hair slipping like silk after this.

5. Try massaging your hair once in a week with aroma oils to make your hair silky and soft

6. Rubbing your hair with hibiscus flower is also a good remedy for soft and silky hair. Soak hibiscus flower in water and then use the same for applying on your hair before hair wash.

7. Make a mixture using amla powder, shikakai powder, ritha powder, henna powder, and bhringaraj powder in equal proportion. Add water to this mixture and heat this mixture. When the mixture becomes lukewarm apply gently on your hair. Leave this mixture on your hair for 15-20 minutes and wash your hair without using shampoo to get the best results

8. Use mixture of mustard oil, curd and lemon to apply on your hair. Leave this mixture on your hair for half an hour and then wash it

9. Use Aloe Vera gel with hair shampoo which is helpful to make it shiny and soft

10. Apply boiled apple pulp or pour apple juice on your hair before washing

Ensure that you have a balanced and protein rich diet which is essential for good, shiny and silky hair