Become more Confident

Holding your head up high with poise and self-confidence, is probably the number one quality that women say leads to feeling and looking beautiful at any age.
Most people would really love to just be themselves and confident, but they simply can’t do it like that. Low self-confidence can make you form limiting ideas about you, your capabilities and this can hold you back. There's no way you're going to be happy and confident if you don't show others the wonderful person you really are.


How you can become more confident?

1.) Put a smile on your face (even if you don't feel like smiling) and try to keep smiling at people
     around you. A smile is the first thing many people notice. It shows your inner beauty and you will 
     feel and look more beautiful instantly.

2.) Be yourself, I know it can be hard or it may sound silly, but it's true. To be beautiful on the

     outside, you have to start with the inside. How you see yourself is all that matters and you are free 

     to see whatever you want to see. The content of your character is your choice. 

     Remember, every day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.  

     Stay positive and keep using affirmations to become more confident  Write down your affirmations

3.) Take care of yourself every day. Eat well, stay hydrated, exercise daily and get enough rest. 


4.) Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.


5.)  Remember your posture. Stand up straight, hold your head high and throw those shoulders back. 
      Think about all the sexy women you know.
      They stand up straight and confidently. Not only will this make you look ten pounds thinner in 
      seconds, it will make you look five years younger as well.
      

6.) Show kindness. A kind person is exquisite in their beauty. 


7.) Have you ever heard the expression, "Fake it until you make it?" That means that, even when you
     don't feel confident, pretend you are.


8.) Using aromatherapy can help lift your mood, especially with other happiness-boosting activities 
     such as exercise and healthy eating.
     Best Essential Oils:    .
     Bergamot, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, 
     jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, orange, palmarosa, peppermint, pine, rose, sandalwood, 
     vanilla, ylang ylang.


9.) Visit your hairdresser for a younger hair makeover. Go for a younger and more carefree look. You
      will drop years from your age, this way.  


10)Don’t try too hard. Make sure you don’t overdo it with make-up or clothes. When you try too 
     hard, you look desperate. And we all know, it’s hard to feel beautiful when you feel desperate.
     Know that you look confident, energetic and amazing.  


The more confident you are - the more beautiful you will be.   

Remember ... You are beautiful!

''Love''
 Dusana

 

''Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.''~Muhammad Ali~



''Beauty comes as much from the mind as from the eye.''~Grey Livingston~



''Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.''~Rosalind Russell~



''There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.''~Lady Blessington~



''Sometimes people are beautiful.
  Not in looks.
  Not in what they say.
  Just in what they are.''~Markus Zusak~

  

Your imperfections make you perfect, your insecurities make you secure, but your flaws...They make you flawless.



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Vitamin E anti-aging miracle

When I moved to Paris for the first time I spent a lots of time at home since I couldn't speak the language. It was very hard for me to watch French TV so I became a huge fan of ANTM on the internet. 

I was watching a Cycle 16 and there was a girl Kasia. She was the oldest girl in the competition. She was 26, but I thought she was the youngest from all the girls in there. She looked 20 and had the best skin in the competition. In one episode Kasia revealed to the other girls that her secret is drinking tons of water, exfoliating a few time a week and putting some vitamin E oil on her face.

I also drink a lots of water, but I never tried Vitamin E on my skin. 

So ... I decided to give it a go and got a great results.

Vitamin E is wonderful for your skin. 

Vitamin E oil has an amazing anti-aging effects on skin.  

Its antioxidant properties fight off damaging effects of free radicals and minimizes the appearances of new wrinkles. It also prevents water loss from the skin so it is very good for dull and dry skin.

Vitamin E is a vitamin that dissolves in fat. It is found in many foods: cereals, sunflower seeds, nuts, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables and wheat germ oil. It is also available as a supplement.

Quick tip:
After you have removed your make up at night, apply a drop of Vitamin E Oil to your fingertip. Gently rub this natural beauty aid on crow's feet around your eyes, on wrinkles around your lips or on any problem skin areas you have on your face.
What it does is speeds up the process of regeneration of skin cells and the dead, damaged skin cells are replaced with new ones. 

''Love''
 Dusana 

Benefits of Vitamin E:
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- Vitamin E oil fades scars
- Speeds the healing of cold sores 
- Helps to minimize, in some cases even erase stretch marks 
- Help prevent heart disease
- Improves the speed of healing wounds
- When applied to brown spots on the skin, it helps to lighten them and smooth them
- Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant and prevents premature aging
 


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Eating breakfast is the secret to healthy living

Just recently I've started to eat breakfast every morning.  

Yes, every morning, even though I don't think it's easy, especially when you are in a hurry.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It wakes you up and if you eat a healthier breakfast, it'll get you going. 

When I eat breakfast, I dont feel hungry until lunch time.

Skipping breakfast is a common plan for losing weight, but not a smart one. Many people believe that they will lose weight if they skip meals ( I used to did ).

Actually, eating a healthy breakfast can help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss. In fact, people who successfully lose weight are the ones that wake up and eat.

Why?
The body expects to be refueled a few times each day, starting with breakfast.

Fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon. An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day.  

Once again - breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

Why you should eat breakfast:

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- Eating a healthy balanced breakfast gives you energy to start the day. 

- Eating breakfast can help to improve your mood

- Reduce or eliminate feelings of fatigue

- Gives your metabolism a start

- People who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight

- Your first meal of the day helps you burn more calories and stay full 

- People who eat morning meal regularly have better vitamin and mineral status

One of the side effects of not eating breakfast is that it can make you cranky and irritable. Or it may leave you feeling tired and fatigued. Mornings are usually when we need to be the most alert. 

If you skip breakfast, you are more likely to fill up on high fat, high sugar snacks with no nutritional value. 

Eating breakfast, especially a healthy one, helps to control cravings and keeps you full and satisfied.

If you eat high-fiber, low energy density foods - such as oatmeal, strawberries, walnuts and low-fat yogurt, you can eat more and get fewer calories. My favorite is Bran cereal with yogurt and lots of strawberries. 

There is also evidence supporting the recommendation to eat a protein-heavy breakfast if you want to lose weight.

Remember that eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to start off your day.
And don't forget to choose wisely when it comes to your morning meal. If you want to lose weight, however, there's a right way to eat breakfast. Go for high-protein, high-fiber, and low-sugar meals that will keep you satisfied throughout the morning and try to eat breakfast within an hour of waking up or within two hours of working out. 

So it seems that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.

Bon Appetit!

''Love''

 Dusana 

  

''When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet, "what's the first thing you say to

  yourself?''

''What's for breakfast?" said Pooh.  ... "What do you say, Piglet?"

''I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" answered Piglet.

 Pooh nodded thoughtfully. ''It's the same thing." 

 

~A.A.Milne~ 




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If you like snacking and who doesn't ... you will like pumpkin seeds.

I love snacking on pumpkin seeds, they are yummy. 

Sometimes I eat a whole bag in a day.  :-)

Pumpkin seeds are small, a little bit bigger than sunflower seeds. 

Pumpkin seeds contain a long list of anti-ageing ingredients, including zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin A, B, K, manganese, protein, niacin, thiamine and omega 3 fatty acids. The combined power of which is pretty unbeatable when it comes to slowing down collagen breakdown. 

They are also full of vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant that helps slow down skin aging. Vitamin E is also a great protection against ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin cancer and premature aging. Vitamin E from a natural source like pumpkin seeds is actually easier for your body to absorb.

Pumpkin seeds are an excellent food for improving your skin tone and for treating acne problems. 

And once again, because of those omega-3 fatty acids, they keep your skin smooth and your hair shiny. Pumpkin seeds really are a great choice if you want a healthy and glowing skin. 

Extra benefits:
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- Pumkin seeds are the most alkaline-forming seed
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Prevents kidney stones
- Good for heart health
- Having pumpkin as a part of your daily diet can prevent depression
- Great on your skin
- Have anti-inflammatory properties  
- Reduce the appearance of acne 

Why not to give it a try?

Have a cup of pumpkin seeds every day to prevent appearance of wrinkles and to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.

You can buy them at the supermarket or health food store. Small or medium size bags are for sale.

Sometimes, it's the simple things in life which taste the best.

Pumpkin seeds are healthy, but they are also high in fat. However, the fat they contain is mostly the heart-healthy unsaturated kind. 

Make sure not to eat too many, consider using them as a topping for a salad, cornflakes, oatmeal, etc.

''Love''
 Dusana 



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