Aside from slathering on sunblock and opting to sit in the shade, your diet can also play an important role in protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays. So read on and stock your kitchen with these!
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It's no secret that everyone wants to appear younger. Incorporate these five points into your lifestyle and you'll be on your way to feeling great and looking even better!
1. A daily vitamin regimen should consist of Vitamin D, fish oil, and a probiotic, says Dr. Pierce, as they all provide crucial elements to warding off illness and keeping a healthy lifestyle. Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system; fish oil is known to slow the aging process; while probiotics help maintain a healthy digestive system.
2. Get Enough Sleep: As we get older there are many factors that make it difficult to maintain the level of sleep we need for our body to function efficiently. It may be due to stress at work or disruptive nighttime behaviors like snoring or sleep apnea. Dr. Pierce suggests incorporating taking melatonin into your nightly routine. The natural level of melatonin in our bodies decreases with age, so it is important to supplement that loss to maintain a healthy amount of
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Easy styling tricks and nutrition tweaks that will have you looking like you've spent four weeks at the gym. For more body-slimming inspiration, check out our Virtual Weight-Loss Simulator.
1. Add Pops of Color
If you have wide hips and thighs, wear a black pencil skirt on the bottom and a bright color like fuchsia on top. (Or, reverse it if you're self-conscious about your upper body area.) By sporting darker colors on your "problem areas", you'll bring attention to the asset that you feel best about.
2. Buy a New Bra
The one thing every woman can do right now to look thinner in her clothes is to buy a new bra, says Charla Krupp, author of How to Never Look Fat Again. "Eighty-five percent of women are walking around in the wrong bra, and it makes their breasts look lower than they should be." The goal is to create as much space as possible between your waist and chest so your torso appears longer and leaner, she advises. The trick is to have an expert measure you
If you haven't heard, renowned celebrity trainer Kristin McGee is expecting her first baby, and she is inviting her fans on the journey-from a fitness and nutrition perspective, of course. McGee will share tips, secrets, and the best fitness moves to do pre and post pregnancy at kristinmcgee.com.
McGee is all about about keeping fit, healthy, and feeling fabulous throughout her pregnancy and after her baby is born. "Don't be afraid to be a sexy mom," she says. "Know you can still rock cute outfits that hug your curves. Don't hide in baggy clothes."
McGee will naturally be doing a lot of pre-natal yoga. It emphasizes postures that fight common pregnancy discomforts and abdominal/pelvic floor toning exercises to enhance and ease post-natal recovery. McGee offers a few tips to all the mommy-to-be yogis:
Breath deeply. Yoga teaches us to become really aware of our breath, which is crucial for labor and pregnancy. It's also helps to stay present and in the moment.
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