5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise

Losing weight can be a difficult task. One of the reasons why losing weight is frustrating for us is because we try too hard to do so. Losing weight should be easy. I have some tips that are simple, fun and can be used daily. You can lose weight without even trying. You want to know how? Keep reading my friend.

 

1. Get Sleep. At night, you might be resting but your body is not! Getting a good night’s sleep can help regulate your body's metabolism. Your metabolism is important because it helps you burn fat to lose weight. In order for this to happen, you must get enough rest. It's important that you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep nightly. So catch up on your beauty sleep. 

 

2. Drink Water. Reducing sugary drinks and soft drinks from your diet is must if you want to trim down. Sugary drinks and soft drinks might taste good however, they lack nutritional value. Drinking water help the body process and eliminate excess waste from the body, including fat. Drinking water instead of sugary drinks can help reduce your caloric intake. Whenever you feel thirsty, grab a refreshing glass of water. Discuss with your physician the right amount of water you should drink daily. Water might not be as tasty as a soft drink but you will get used to it. Try adding a slice of cucumber, lime or lemon to your water. This will give your water added flavor, minus the sugary calories.

3. Swap Out Chips For Fruit. Eating potato chips as a light snack has become second nature to some. However, there‘s nothing “light” about potato chips. Most potato chips are cooked in fatty oils and loaded with processed carbohydrates which are bad for you. Good carbohydrates are needed to help your body function properly. Not to mention that potatoes chips or tortilla chips does not satisfy your hungry long term. A piece of fruit such as apple contains good carbohydrates that your body can used for energy. Fruits naturally contain vitamins and minerals, which are good for you.  Fruits are also filled with fiber, so eating them will keep your tummy full. USDA's recommends 2 cups of any fruit per day for adults. So plan a trip to your nearest produce department or farmer’s market!

 

4. Prepare Your Meals Ahead of Time. This is major step in losing weight. When you plan out your meals ahead of time, this will crush that tempting feeling that comes when you drive by a fast food restaurant. Preparing your meals at home is better for your wallet as well.  Don’t let ordering fast food become a daily habit for you. Fast foods are filled with fats and processed fillers that are not good for you. If you don’t know to how cook, then start off small with preparing snacks throughout the day. Your cooking skills will only get better as your dishes get more delicious!

 

5. Eat Only When You Are Hungry. When you consume food, it should take about 20 minutes for you to finish a meal.  Pause in-between bites in order to allow your food time to digest.  During this time you want your body to recognize that it’s getting full from the food that you are eating. This reduces overeating and your chance of packing on additional pounds. You don’t have to finish the plate if you’re getting full. Save leftovers for when you are actually hungry.

 

It's still early in the year so you have plenty of time to make healthy changes for your body. So why not start today?

Good Luck,

Serema

 

Source:

 How Much Fruit is Needed Daily?. Date Assessed February 05, 2014 Retrieved from: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-amount.html

 

 

 

5 Winter Beauty Tips for Your Body

Well Hello Winter! I can't say that I am happy to see you because I'm not. Whether we like it or not, winter is here and it is time to switch up our beauty routine. The harsh winter winds and frigid temperatures can take toll on lips, face, hair, hands, and overall body. I have some tips on how to keep your skin  looking soft and radiant during the bitter winter months.


1. Lips

Our lips can take brutal beating as a result of winters' cold winds. After the cold winds hit our lips, we are left with cracked, dry and flaky lips. Ladies( and some of you men), this is not acceptable. We have to make sure our lips are soft, moisturize and most important healthy. 

I love lips scrubs because they help the exfoliate dry skin cells, leaving my lips feeling super soft.  Exfoliating your lips is a task that anyone can do. It is best to exfoliate your lips once a week.  Feel free to exfoliate your lips all year long. I'm just making an emphasis on the winter months because ours lips get wind chapped often durings these months.  You can purchase a lip scrub or you can make your own. Do it yourself lips scrubs are super easy to concoct. Just follow the recipe below to create your own lip scrub! After mixing, you can save the unused portion up to a week. NOTE:  Make sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before using this recipe.

1/2 tsp honey
1 Tbsp white sugar ( I like to use brown sugar because I love the way it taste)
1 tsp olive oil

This is how the ingredients look before mixing:



Before Mixing

 

Next, combine all ingredients until the contents are mixed well:

 

 

After mixing

Third, take the sweet mixture and rub gently the it over your lips. If you feel some rough tugging and pulling, that's the sugar granules exfoliating your skin. Do this for about 1 minute, this rinse off or lick off (whatever your prefer). How does your lips feel now?  Do they feel soft? Yay!! That's Great. Follow up the lip scrub treatment with favorite lip balm and you are good to go. Your lips are ready  for the winter!

 

2. Face

 

It's important to make sure that you are still using SPF in the winter. Yes...  Even in the winter, the sun rays are still harmful too your skin during this time.  UVA and UBV rays can damage the skin cells on your face all year long. So what is your solution to this? Making sure that after you cleanse your face, that you are applying a moisture with SPF. Dermatologist recommends that you  apply sunscreen lotion with an SPF of at least 20 to your skin for protection from the sun. Take the time and find the right sunscreen moisturizer for your skin type.

 

3. Hair

 

Cold winter winds can take a toll on your hair, which makes your hair drier. During the winter months, it is important that your hair gets the proper moisturizer that it needs to prevent hair breakage. First, make sure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Personally, I noticed that I do not drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, I noticed the end of hair breaking more often. Second, make you that you are deep conditioning your hair weekly. You want aim for a product that says something similar to,"apply for 7 to 10 mins with heat". These products are moisturizers treatments or deep conditioners, which is what we want.  Make sure to read the back of the product labels.  For added moisture, add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the deep conditioner. Pop on a condition cap to ensure the conditioner reaches each hair strand during the moisterizing session. 

 

4. Hands

 

You can use the Sugar Scrub from the Lip Section of this post to give your hands a light exfoliation if you like. You might have to double the mixture and your hands will thanks you later :)

 

Make sure that you purchase a hand cream to moisturize your hands from the bitter cold. Applying moisturizer to you hand will act as a protective barrier between the harsh cold and your skin. Hand creams are a little thicker than regular lotions on purpose to provide extra moisture. Make your wear gloves during winter months to aid further protection from the cold. If you do not have gloves, then this is a great excuse to go shopping! 

 

5. Body

 

Purchase a Humidifier.  Talk to your doctor before using a humidifier if you have allergies or respiratory concerns. Humidifiers can be a great source of moisturize for your body while in your home. Humidifiers devices increase levels of moisture in your home. Just sleep with a humidifier at night and in the morning you will notice your skin is more radiant and revitalized. Dont forget to research different types of humidifiers to figure out which one that is right for you.

 

With these tips and tricks, you are now ready to tackle the harsh winter weeks ahead. Don't worry, spring is just around the corner. Bundle up Beauties!

 

Serema