I did it, chicks!
We shared a suitcase on our last trip and I packed light : 1 dress, jeans, vest/cover-up, 4 nice shirts/tunics, 1 pr flats, & 1 pr heels. Admittingly, I freaked out and then bought another pair of flats (which I wore) and several other tops (never wore).
On to news you can USE!
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…to have the innate chic of a French chick? Here’s an excerpt of an article from smh.com.au that I think is applicable to style IN GENERAL! I’ve underlined my faves below. Enjoy!!
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Drooling over the outlandish couture creations…but don’t possess the bank balance of a Jordanian princess? You can still inject some French flavour into your [...]
…and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This Fit Chick is back from resorting and back in black (outfits)!
Thinking about how I want to structure this year in terms of work, goals, family, school…health…ackkk!
Diet information abounds! Especially THIS time of year. Don’t be overwhelmed, chicks.
* Take a look at this website! * That’s REALLY interesting, eh? The cleanse diet(s) [...]
cont’d from Friday’s post (excuse me whilst I meditate all weekend…) ;
Remember: People react from their own “stuff”. Don’t take it personally. You are not the “star” in their show
Double BONUS! RT @DrOz Food news: Black rice has more cancer-fighting antioxidants than blueberries + it’s cheaper.
Salud! RT @DaveZinczenko CHEERS! A daily glass of wine [...]
* How about an easy, healthy meal idea?
Yum = raw, organic zucchini, cubed + tahini (sauce) + 1/2 avocado + chickpeas/garbanzo beans.
If you want to get really crazy, add spinach or mixed organic greens and make it a salad!
* Have you switched over to “pink” salt? You should. Salt your food w/o guilt! But…
What’s better [...]
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Here’s an article I wrote for livestrong
Unless you’ve been detached from society for the last 10 years, you are well aware that yoga is everywhere.
Yoga – Is it time to revisit this ancient practice?
In the athletic world, “yoga” frequently has a negative connotation. It is thought of as “too easy,” “meditative,” and a non-workout [...]
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100302171531.htm
A new University of Illinois study touts the benefits of soluble fiber — found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters — saying that it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system…
Not all fat is bad, the researcher noted. The Mediterranean diet, which receives high marks for its health benefits, [...]
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CLICK HERE to read an article from Science Daily on acne and roscea.
Fractional laser anyone?
Yes please!
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Stuck without my skin care products - or routine - I bought La Roche-Posay’s EFFECLAR cleanser. After 4 days of use, and recalling past reviews on other forums, I would give this a THUMBS UP.
the following is from cosmeticscop.com ~ beauty bulletin by Paula Begoun:
3 Reasons Why Antioxidants Are Your Skin’s Best Friend!Research has shown time and again that topically-applied antioxidants have multiple benefits for skin, particularly in the presence of sunlight. What you might not realize was how critical antioxidants are as we age. Here’s some interesting information [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (among many other things, some of which are listed HERE)
I haven’t scheduled my annual mammogram. I secretly pine for the ability and resources to have a MRI or an Ultrasound instead (as I believe it would be a more accurate diagnostic picture). A reader sent this along today and [...]