Photo-aging, the technical term used to describe sun damage, can take years to show up on our skin. But every time you expose yourself to the sun sans protection, the skin loses the ability to repair itself, collagen and elastin become damaged, and that damage accumulates. Skin becomes saggy, wrinkled, and leathery, and fails to spring back. And forget about throwing pricey skin care at the problem. “I’ve seen so many women try to undo the damage with expensive skin [...]
Anyone who has ever taken the red-eye knows how important a good night’s sleep is to feeling beautiful. Cellular repair takes places while we sleep, resulting in smoother; more radiant skin. When we are sleep-deprived, our skin takes on a pasty, puffy and more wrinkled appearance. During a good night of sleep (eight hours is ideal), the cells in your body do many amazing things, such as secrete growth hormone, which helps repair and rebuild muscle and bone and increase [...]
A little pooch is normal. Still, no woman likes to feel bloated – and you don’t have to! Make these easy tweaks and reveal your body’s sexiest tummy (in days not weeks). A flatter belly: It’s the body change readers tell us they want most. To that we must first say that every woman is not meant to sport a six-pack or have an ultra-flat stomach; if you’re not a marathoner, a personal trainer or Kelly Ripa, chances are you’ve [...]
Your body, only… Firmer! What’s your shape-up wish? Celeb trainer Teddy Bass is here to grant it. Target your trouble spots with one of his exclusive workouts on these pages. What to Do: Choose the routine for your goal and do it, plus 30 minutes of cardio (swimming, joggin, whatever), three times a week. 1/ Flat Belly 1. Side Plank. Lie on your left side with feet and hips stacked and prop yourself up on left forearm, right arm straight [...]
Low-Fat Seafood Gumbo Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse Hearty, low-fat seafood dish. Cook Time: 1 hr 5 min | Level: Intermediate | Yield: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, chopped 1 poblano pepper, chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes 4 cups chicken stock 4 cups clam juice 8 ounces fresh okra, tops trimmed and halved lengthwise 3 bay [...]
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