Fat-Burning Foods You Must Try

With rising temps come rising hemlines, bare shoulders... and eventually, bikini season. Add these metabolism-boosting foods and drinks to your shopping list, and you'll score a leaner and sexier body. Chicken Breast   Meet the ultimate wonder food. Chicken is packed with protein, which is essential for maintaining muscle mass-and the more muscle mass you have, the more efficient you are at burning calories. Even better, protein takes more time to digest than carbohydrates, so you'll feel full longer than if you ate the same number of calories in a carb-or fat-heavy meal. An ideal serving: the size of a computer mouse or a deck of cards.  Eggs   Scramble up two eggs for breakfast tomorrow-it's a fat-melting...

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Sugar VS Artificial Sweetener: Side Effects Comparison

How do the side effects of “artificial sweeteners” compare to the side effects of eating sugar? Recent studies show Americans average 22 teaspoons (352 calories) of sugar (sucrose) a day, leading to many serious health problems. Respected health organizations all around the world consistently speak out about how our modern refined high glycemic diets, loaded with sugar, lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay and more.  But even though we’re warned, that sweet taste seems to be addictive.  So what are your options? Must you give up sweets altogether or could “artificial sweeteners” possibly be considered a healthy alternative? The Side Effects of “Artificial” Sweeteners  To begin with, the term “artificial” sweetener...

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Swimsuit for Your Body Figure

Let's be honest: shopping for swimsuits isn't terribly fun. There's always a huge selection of string bikinis for women with "bikini-ready" bodies but not a lot of options for the rest of us. But that doesn't mean you can't find something perfect for your shape. To help ease your swimsuit shopping experience, we found a bunch of super cute suits for every body type.  Big bustAlways stick with solids-they do a much better job of minimizing. And never-ever!-go strapless. Try a halter with thick straps, which emphasizes shoulders instead of your bust. Look for suits featuring underwire and nylon or Lycra fabric-it helps lift breasts and create a leaner look.  Small bustBandeau styles, make the less endowed appear voluptuous. Add some...

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Cutting 100 Calories The Easy Way

Cutting calories may seem like a daunting task, especially when you're trying to cut hundreds of calories each day to lose the recommended 1-2 pounds per week. Will you go hungry? Will your meals taste like cardboard? Will you have to give up your favorite foods?  Don't worry. When you make small changes, the only difference you'll notice is a drop in the scale! Keep in mind that cutting calories can involve smart substitutions or changes in portion sizes, too. Just remember, start small and work your way up to a new-and healthier-way of eating.  Beverages Drink two 12-ounce light beers this weekend instead of two regular beers. Save 100 calories! Eat a medium orange instead of drinking 12 ounces of fresh orange juice. Save 106 calories! Enjoy...

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Best Little Black Dresses for Spring 2012

Now that spring has officially arrived, don't forget to update your special occasion and evening wear ensembles with at least one little black dress. The Little Black Dress is a closet staple any time of year but you can pick out a style and cut that is in line with the season's latest trends. Spring's hottest trends include, flutter sleeves, one-shoulder styles, futuristic prints, and color-blocking. When you're shopping for a black dress this season, consider accessorizing with some of these trends in mind.  Hint: Wear the Little Black Dress with a pair of bright, neon-colored platform heels or color-blocked pumps for a head-turning ensemble. Here are five little black dresses to add to your spring wardrobe: Flutter Sleeve DressRemember...

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Best Bangs for Your Face Shape

Bangs are a surefire way to upgrade your look and bust out of any hairstyle rut. But since not all faces are created equal, make sure you flatter yours by finding the best face-framing fringe based on your shape. If You Have a Round Face...A perfectly round face will benefit from lots of angles. Go with long, side bangs and style them with a deep side part. If You Have an Oval Face...If the distance from your forehead to chin looks longer than ear-to-ear, you've most likely got an oval shaped face. And luckily, most styles work on you! Try blunt bangs for a trendy style. If that's too dramatic, ask your stylist to cut bangs that are shorter in the middle and get longer on the sides. If You Have a Heart-Shaped Face...If you have a wide...

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Must-Avoid Horrible Fashion Mistakes

Although there are an increasing number of fashionable-forward guys in today's modern style-conscious world there are still plenty of style atrocities committed by millions of men daily. There are many common issues with the male style sense, covering everything from socks and sandals to gender's general disregard for properly fitted clothing. The good news is that you are reading this and from now on, you will no longer unknowingly commit these style crimes. It is easy to be commanding and stylish and there are many small details that can add that extra polish to give you, the modern day man, a fashionable, yet masculine edge. Here are 10 easy tips to navigate you away from potential blunders.  Forget about logos Many men are under the...

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Best Neckline For Your Body Shape

Who knew that switching up your neckline could enhance your best features? Or that considering body type and shape could guide you to the most flattering style? Crewneck: Crewnecks circle closely around the neck. If you want to cover or shorten your neck, a narrow crew is the style to look for! Though the least "open" compared to other neckline options, the crewneck emphasizes larger bust lines. Look for crews that fall just below the clavicle, and skim your body, to flatter your curves! Cowlneck: A cowlneck has a turtleneck-style opening that adds interest with the addition of fold-over fabric. Like the scoopneck, this style is also great for adding volume to the chest...the extra fabric gathers over the bust as it hangs!Cowlnecks are great...

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Fitness and Strength Enhancement Exercises

Bodyweight exercises are those that use your bodyweight instead of equipment like dumbbells or gym machines. Using bodyweight was one of the original forms of strength training. It's easy to learn, effective, and you can do it at home, at work or traveling - much like a portable gym.  Although you can get quite inventive, the following 10 bodyweight exercises are great exercises to work all the major muscle groups. Many, like the squat, are compound exercises that work more than one muscle group. What are bodyweight exercises? It may seem obvious to seasoned gym trainers, but many forms of resistance and related exercise regimens sometimes use your own bodyweight. Programs such as yoga, Pilates, calisthenics and plyometrics all use bodyweight...

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