March Favorites & Fails | Skincare & Beauty

In the hot summer months use sunscreen and wear hats and other protective clothing. In the cold winter months make sure to protect your skin from the biting winds by using scarves and gloves. 3. Get plenty of exercise. It's important that you always remember that a healthy looking outside starts with a healthy inside. 

Excessive and sudden weight loss may backfire, and cause the body to starve itself; slower weight loss than this and a large meal may easily result in no weight loss at all. In order to lose around one pound of fat per week, it is estimated that the body needs to burn 4,000 calories; this is aside from the regular burning which the body does every day. 

What these studies have shown is that it is not just a matter of how long to exercise for weight loss, but the frequency of exercise, and the rate at which the exercise is performed. A high-rate activity will burn up calories more quickly than a moderate activity, and so less time needs to be spent on harder exercise to lose the same amount of weight as something more moderate. 

Getting regular exercise allows you to take in more calories while still losing weight. This is a true benefit for anyone who wants to be able to eat normal meals. You won't be able to eat anything you want. You can't enjoy lasagna five times a week or have ice cream every day even if you're exercising. 

Food, alcohol, even household cleaners have more labeling regulations than the products you put on your skin like lotions, in your hair such as shampoos, conditioners and even in your mouth, like toothpaste and mouthwashe. So what do you do as a consumer who wants to drastically cut back on the potentially cancer causing chemicals in the cosmetic and personal care products you buy? 

When you try to overdo it and find that you can't, you might feel a little depressed about your physical state. It's better to take it slow and build up your exercise level at a normal pace. While walking for 30 minutes at a brisk pace might not be as impressive as running a half marathon, it will help you meet your weight loss goals much quicker.