1)Chunky necklace
2) Ippolita Jewellery(Huge Fan :0)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Some trendy Jewellery Pieces !!
Check out some of the jewellery pieces that i am in luv with...
1)Chunky necklace
2) Ippolita Jewellery(Huge Fan :0)
1)Chunky necklace
2) Ippolita Jewellery(Huge Fan :0)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Cute Dresses For Little Darlings
Now I know we can all get a little carried away with dressing ourselves up and often we forget about our little darlings who deserve even more than we do to look all dolled up! Luckily for now I only have to worry about dressing myself up.. ocassionally my husband too.. and very rarely my dog.. but for those mama's out there especially my best friend pups who has the cutest daughter in the world ( till mine comes along) check out these cute outfits!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Colors BEST SUITED for our Skin/Eye/Hair Color
1. Deep Autumn:
http://www.thechicfashionista.com/autumn-color-analysis.html
• Eyes: Dark brown, dark hazel, black, or dark green.
• Hair: Medium brown, medium to deep auburn, dark brown deep chestnut or black.
• Skin: Warm beige, neutral beige, golden brown, dark brown, olive.
Best colors for Deep Autumns:
From Left: Black brown, black, light yellow, marigold, peach, terracotta, salmon pink, tomato red, deep red, true red, dark rose, lemon yellow, camel, jade, moss, lime bronze, hot turquoise, cerulean, chinese blue, evergreen, dark purple, purple.
http://www.thechicfashionista.com/autumn-color-analysis.html
• Eyes: Dark brown, dark hazel, black, or dark green.
• Hair: Medium brown, medium to deep auburn, dark brown deep chestnut or black.
• Skin: Warm beige, neutral beige, golden brown, dark brown, olive.
Best colors for Deep Autumns:
From Left: Black brown, black, light yellow, marigold, peach, terracotta, salmon pink, tomato red, deep red, true red, dark rose, lemon yellow, camel, jade, moss, lime bronze, hot turquoise, cerulean, chinese blue, evergreen, dark purple, purple.
The Mini Challenge that will take you a long way in your attempt to lose weight
The mini challenge is to aim to drink 2 liters of water EVERY single day. I find it helpful to have a 1.5 liter bottle of water and fill it every morning. This way you can keep track of how much water you are drinking for the day.
Need Proof?
Why Drinking Water Really is the Key to Weight Loss
by Maia Appleby
Don't roll your eyes! The potion for losing that excess body fat is all around you. It covers two thirds of the planet. If you eat right and exercise at the intensity, frequency and duration proper for you, but still can't get rid of a little paunch here and there, you're probably just not drinking enough water.
No need to get defensive. You're actually quite normal. Most people don't drink enough water. Most people are also carrying around a few more pounds than they would be if they did drink enough water. If you can't seem to get that weight off, try drowning your sorrows in nature's magical weight-loss mineral. It works, and here's why:
"What on Earth is 'metabolism', anyway?" People use the term all the time, but ask them what it means and you'll get all kinds of answers. Merriam Webster defines it as, "The process by which a substance is handled in the body." A little vague, but that's really all it means.
There are many forms of metabolism going on in your body right now, but the one everyone is talking about it the metabolism of fat. This is actually something that the liver does when it converts stored fat to energy. The liver has other functions, but this is one of its main jobs.
Unfortunately, another of the liver's duties is to pick up the slack for the kidneys, which need plenty of water to work properly. If the kidneys are water-deprived, the liver has to do their work along with its own, lowering its total productivity. It then can't metabolize fat as quickly or efficiently as it could when the kidneys were pulling their own weight. If you allow this to happen, not only are you being unfair to your liver, but you're also setting yourself up to store fat.
"I've tried it and I couldn't stand it!" The problem is that, though many decide to increase their water intake, very few stick with it. It's understandable. During the first few days of drinking more water than your body is accustomed to, you're running to the bathroom constantly. This can be very discouraging, and it can certainly interfere with an otherwise normal day at work. It seems that the water is coming out just as fast as it's going in, and many people decide that their new hydration habit is fruitless.
Do take heed , though. What is really happening is that your body is flushing itself of the water it has been storing throughout all those years of "survival mode". It takes a while, but this is a beautiful thing happening to you. As you continue to give your body all the water it could ask for, it gets rid of what it doesn't need. It gets rid of the water it was holding onto in your ankles and your hips and thighs, maybe even around your belly. You are excreting much more than you realize. Your body figures it doesn't need to save these stores anymore; it's trusting that the water will keep coming, and if it does, eventually, the flushing (of both the body and the potty) will cease, allowing the human to return to a normal life. It's true. This is called the "breakthrough point."
One recent finding, as irresponsible as it may be, that caffeine increases the body's fat-burning potential has many people loading up on coffee before going to the gym. This finding may hold some degree of truth in it, but caffeine is, in essence, a diuretic, and diuretics dehydrate. Caffeine may increase the heart rate, causing a few more calories to be burned, but this is at the expense of the muscles, which need water to function properly. This isn't doing your heart any favors, either. It's already working hard enough during your workout. Never mix caffeine and exercise. In fact, your best bet is to stay away from caffeine all together. It's a big bully that pushes your friend water out of your system.
Water is the best beauty treatment. You've heard this since high school, and it's true. Water will do wonders for your looks! It flushes out impurities in your skin, leaving you with a clear, glowing complexion. It also makes your skin look younger. Skin that is becoming saggy, either due to aging or weight loss, plumps up very nicely when the skin cells are hydrated.
In addition, it improves muscle tone. You can lift weights until you're blue in the face, but if your muscles are suffering from a drought, you won't notice a pleasant difference in your appearance. Muscles that have all the water they need contract more easily, making your workout more effective, and you'll look much nicer than if you had flabby muscles under sagging skin.
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
This water consumption should be spread out throughout the day. It's not healthy at all to drink too much water at one time. Try to pick three or four times a day when you can have a big glass of water, and then sip in between. Don't let yourself get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already becoming dehydrated. Drink when you're not thirsty yet.
Do you think water is yucky? Drinking other fluids will certainly help hydrate your body, but the extra calories, sugar, additives and whatever else aren't what you need. Try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or if you really think you hate water, try a flavored water. Just make sure you read the labels. Remember that you're going to be consuming a lot of this fluid.
It's probably a good idea to stop drinking water a good three hours before you go to bed. You know why.
"How cold should it be?" This is debatable. Most experts lean toward cold water, because the stomach absorbs it more quickly. There is also some evidence that cold water might enhance fat burning.
On the other hand, warmer water is easier to drink in large quantities, and you might drink more of it without even realizing it. Do whatever suits you, here. Just drink it!
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
Need Proof?
Why Drinking Water Really is the Key to Weight Loss
by Maia Appleby
Don't roll your eyes! The potion for losing that excess body fat is all around you. It covers two thirds of the planet. If you eat right and exercise at the intensity, frequency and duration proper for you, but still can't get rid of a little paunch here and there, you're probably just not drinking enough water.
No need to get defensive. You're actually quite normal. Most people don't drink enough water. Most people are also carrying around a few more pounds than they would be if they did drink enough water. If you can't seem to get that weight off, try drowning your sorrows in nature's magical weight-loss mineral. It works, and here's why:
"What on Earth is 'metabolism', anyway?" People use the term all the time, but ask them what it means and you'll get all kinds of answers. Merriam Webster defines it as, "The process by which a substance is handled in the body." A little vague, but that's really all it means.
There are many forms of metabolism going on in your body right now, but the one everyone is talking about it the metabolism of fat. This is actually something that the liver does when it converts stored fat to energy. The liver has other functions, but this is one of its main jobs.
Unfortunately, another of the liver's duties is to pick up the slack for the kidneys, which need plenty of water to work properly. If the kidneys are water-deprived, the liver has to do their work along with its own, lowering its total productivity. It then can't metabolize fat as quickly or efficiently as it could when the kidneys were pulling their own weight. If you allow this to happen, not only are you being unfair to your liver, but you're also setting yourself up to store fat.
"I've tried it and I couldn't stand it!" The problem is that, though many decide to increase their water intake, very few stick with it. It's understandable. During the first few days of drinking more water than your body is accustomed to, you're running to the bathroom constantly. This can be very discouraging, and it can certainly interfere with an otherwise normal day at work. It seems that the water is coming out just as fast as it's going in, and many people decide that their new hydration habit is fruitless.
Do take heed , though. What is really happening is that your body is flushing itself of the water it has been storing throughout all those years of "survival mode". It takes a while, but this is a beautiful thing happening to you. As you continue to give your body all the water it could ask for, it gets rid of what it doesn't need. It gets rid of the water it was holding onto in your ankles and your hips and thighs, maybe even around your belly. You are excreting much more than you realize. Your body figures it doesn't need to save these stores anymore; it's trusting that the water will keep coming, and if it does, eventually, the flushing (of both the body and the potty) will cease, allowing the human to return to a normal life. It's true. This is called the "breakthrough point."
One recent finding, as irresponsible as it may be, that caffeine increases the body's fat-burning potential has many people loading up on coffee before going to the gym. This finding may hold some degree of truth in it, but caffeine is, in essence, a diuretic, and diuretics dehydrate. Caffeine may increase the heart rate, causing a few more calories to be burned, but this is at the expense of the muscles, which need water to function properly. This isn't doing your heart any favors, either. It's already working hard enough during your workout. Never mix caffeine and exercise. In fact, your best bet is to stay away from caffeine all together. It's a big bully that pushes your friend water out of your system.
Water is the best beauty treatment. You've heard this since high school, and it's true. Water will do wonders for your looks! It flushes out impurities in your skin, leaving you with a clear, glowing complexion. It also makes your skin look younger. Skin that is becoming saggy, either due to aging or weight loss, plumps up very nicely when the skin cells are hydrated.
In addition, it improves muscle tone. You can lift weights until you're blue in the face, but if your muscles are suffering from a drought, you won't notice a pleasant difference in your appearance. Muscles that have all the water they need contract more easily, making your workout more effective, and you'll look much nicer than if you had flabby muscles under sagging skin.
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
This water consumption should be spread out throughout the day. It's not healthy at all to drink too much water at one time. Try to pick three or four times a day when you can have a big glass of water, and then sip in between. Don't let yourself get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already becoming dehydrated. Drink when you're not thirsty yet.
Do you think water is yucky? Drinking other fluids will certainly help hydrate your body, but the extra calories, sugar, additives and whatever else aren't what you need. Try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or if you really think you hate water, try a flavored water. Just make sure you read the labels. Remember that you're going to be consuming a lot of this fluid.
It's probably a good idea to stop drinking water a good three hours before you go to bed. You know why.
"How cold should it be?" This is debatable. Most experts lean toward cold water, because the stomach absorbs it more quickly. There is also some evidence that cold water might enhance fat burning.
On the other hand, warmer water is easier to drink in large quantities, and you might drink more of it without even realizing it. Do whatever suits you, here. Just drink it!
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TOP 10 LIST FOR INDIA
1.Dark Blue Skinny Jeans
2.Nude Sandals or Pumps
3.Layering Necklaces and Hoop Earrings
4. Pencil Skirt
5. Cocktail Dress
6. Dressy Tops
7. Ballet Flats or Gladiator Sandals
8. Belt for Jeans
9. Light Versatile Cardigan
10. Cute Clutch
2.Nude Sandals or Pumps
3.Layering Necklaces and Hoop Earrings
4. Pencil Skirt
5. Cocktail Dress
6. Dressy Tops
7. Ballet Flats or Gladiator Sandals
8. Belt for Jeans
9. Light Versatile Cardigan
10. Cute Clutch
Monday, October 19, 2009
Jillian Michaels One Month Slim down for self magazine
Here is the link to one of the hardest exercises you'll ever do in your life! I would try and do at least 2 of them per workout session to start with and then hopefully by the end of the month we will be able to do all of them!
http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2009/01/the-great-one-month-slim-down-slideshow#slide=1
http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2009/01/the-great-one-month-slim-down-slideshow#slide=1
ADVICE ON NUTRITION FROM JILLIAN MICHAELS
VERY IMPORTANT: Eat every 4 hours
Good to have: One glass of low fat milk everyday
Meals should look like this:
Big B'fast
Almonds- 20-24
Walnuts 8-11 halves
Other tips:
Bake with little olive oil, salt and pepper for 45 mins at 450 degrees ( fahrenheit)...Shake once or twice while baking in order for even baking throughout
Good to have: One glass of low fat milk everyday
Meals should look like this:
Big B'fast
- Eggs
- Whole wheat bread
- Oats ( very good option)
- Yogurt
- Cereal
- Red beans ( very good option)
- Chicken
- Fish ( salmon, sardines, tuna)
- Whole wheat bread or chapati
- Salads with capsicum, tomatoes, paneer, sprouts, lettuce, cabbage etc
- Try and avoid carbs for dinner
- Have lots of vegetables and meat
- Wild Salmon
- Red Beans
- Walnuts
- Cabbage/Sprouts/ Lettuce
- Celery and Onions
- Tomatoes( Super food)
- Fish
- Whey Protein
- Berries
- Eggs
- Seeds such as flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc
- Whole grains( superfood)
- Capsicum( Superfood)
- Citrus Fruits
- Olives
- Avocado ( don't eat too much)
- Tomato juice
- fresh salsa
- Broccoli
- Hummus
- Spinach ( sautee with olive oil, garlic and lemon)
- Low fat yogurt
- nuts ( watch serving size)
Almonds- 20-24
Walnuts 8-11 halves
Other tips:
- Good b'fast will be a bowl of oats, half of a banana and a small low fat yogurt
- try having clear soups before meals
- try having salad before a meal
- no eating after 9 pm
- avoid carbs at night
- stick to 1-2 glasses of wine per week
- healthy meal proportions are 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat except for dinner where you should avoid carbs
Bake with little olive oil, salt and pepper for 45 mins at 450 degrees ( fahrenheit)...Shake once or twice while baking in order for even baking throughout
OUR FITNESS GURU
Jillian Michaels’ Personal Workout
Posted on 30. May, 2009 by admin in Celebrity Diets
Biggest Loser fitness trainer Jillian Michaels knows how to tell others to get in shape but in Ok Magazine we finally get a glimpse at what she does on her own time to keep herself in such tip-top shape. Firstly, she was asked how often she workouts, she responded,
“When we’re not shooting I try to do five hours a week and when we are I’m lucky to get in three hours a week. My body goes from a size 2 to a 4 and I gain 5 pounds. You’ll see it from the beginning of the season to the end when I get tired. We’re working 14-hour days and when that happens, you need to be very mindful of your food.”
Jillian also revealed how her food intake changes while she’s filming. She explained,
“I allow myself less when I work a lot and don’t have time to work out as much. There’s no drinking whatsoever. I don’t get to have my organic peanut butter cups or eat as much period. I usually go from a500 calorie breakfasts to 300 and being able to have sweets at night is gone, as is a glass of wine and tequila shots, they go.”
However, when she is working out regularly she has a trainer that puts her through one tough workout session:
“I work my ass off. I do Capoeria, it’s a Brazilian form of martial arts. I have a trainer that I’m crazy about and we do crazy shit like sledge hammers, kettle bells, holistics amd biometric pull-ups. I do mixed martial arts, I run, I’m very cutting edge and intense.”
When asked if she has to work hard to stay in such great shape she explained that she was an overweight kid and that even now she still has to be very conscious about her diet and exercise.
“I work my ass off, it is no joke. You watch me go up and down. I’m not a fitness guru because I’m not that girl who feels the burn and loves to exercise. I hate it, but it’s about rebuilding my life and fitness is my tool. If I were to take a contractor and ask if he loves his hammer, he would say no but he’s proud of the house that he just built. That’s what fitness is. It’s a means to and end. I can get to the core of someone’s self destructive behavior in the gym and can reverse 90 percent of overweight diseases like stroke, hypertension and sleep apnea in that gym.”
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
October 19th 2009
Today is the first day of our 2 month countdown to India!
Our goals are:
1) Reach our happy weight by Dec 14th
2) Tone our whole body
3) Look our best EVER in terms of weight, toned body and overall appearance
BRING IT ON GIRLS!
Today is the first day of our 2 month countdown to India!
Our goals are:
1) Reach our happy weight by Dec 14th
2) Tone our whole body
3) Look our best EVER in terms of weight, toned body and overall appearance
BRING IT ON GIRLS!
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