New Year’s Skin Resolutions
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| Posted: 06 Jan 2016 05:30 AM PST
Every year at this time, we sit down and think about what our New Year's resolutions should be. It's the one time of the year when we are full of motivation and we are committed to doing whatever it takes to improve our lives. We plan to eat better, to exercise more, to be more practical with money or to kick our bad habits. Change is good and if you are motivated to do it, then there is no time like the present. Are there any resolutions we can make to benefit our appearance? You bet there are. Does it have to be really difficult? Absolutely not! If you resolve to make little changes to your current lifestyle and daily routine, and stick with them, the outcome can be huge.
Related Article: Effective Ways to Create Healthy Habits Here are a few practical, yet effective New Year's resolutions that will help you improve not only your physical appearance, but also your confidence and over all well-being: I will be sure to always get a good night's sleep! A good night's sleep has tremendous benefits for both the mind and the body. If we are sleep deprived then we may be suffering from irritability, slowed speech, a flattened emotional response, and the inability to multi-task. There are also studies to suggest that lack of sleep can influence our weight, memory and immune system. But remember, when it comes to our appearance, we do call it "Beauty Sleep" for a reason. When we don't get enough sleep, we tend to have an increased level of stress hormones in our bodies. When high levels of stress hormones are present, it can lead to inflammation. When we are talking about our skin, this means we could be speeding up the appearance of aging. Lack of sleep can also cause some existing skin conditions, like acne, to worsen. When we're tired, our skin looks tired. It can look dehydrated, lose its youthful glow and look dull. Remember, sleep relaxes our facial muscles and this is a good thing because it can help smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles we may have. A good night's sleep allows us to wake up feeling and looking refreshed. So for the sake of overall health and appearance, make a resolution to always get a good night's sleep. I will apply moisturizer to my face and body every single day! This is such an easy resolution to make and the benefits will be tremendous. When you get out of the shower or bath, take an extra minute to apply moisturizer from head to toe. Do this while your skin is still damp to help seal in your skin's natural moisture. Moisturizers and body creams are really great for the skin. Your skin will feel more comfortable and it will look better overall. Dry, flaky or ashy-looking skin does not necessarily look youthful or healthy. There are so many factors that can dry out our skin. Long hot showers, using soaps that are too harsh and even weather can negatively impact our skin. By taking just a minute each day to replenish the skin with much needed moisture can vastly improve how it looks and feels. And remember, when going outside, a moisturizer containing SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB protection is essential to guarding your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. So slather that moisturizer on your feet, your legs, arms, elbows and especially your face for a New Year's resolution you will love! Break bad habits in the name of beauty! So many people look at the beginning of a New Year as the perfect time to kick their bad habits. Smoking, drinking, too much alcohol, lack of exercise and eating too much junk food all seem to be habits that many people want to kick. These habits can negatively impact our appearance, especially our skin. So if you can kick them for the sake of both your overall health and appearance, maybe you will be more likely to keep these resolutions all year long. Why should we kick these specific habits? Smoking depletes the oxygen from our cells, which ultimately can lead to the signs of premature aging. Too much alcohol can dehydrate your skin and deplete it from vital nutrients. A regular exercise regimen not only results in a toned body, but also leads to toned skin. And, our diet is another key factor. As the saying goes, "We are what we eat." So it's important to throw away the junk food and eat fruits and vegetables instead. Look at your bad habits, their effects on the entire body and you will be more likely to break them. I love the New Year. It's the perfect time to start fresh. Take a quick inventory on your skin care, hair care and cosmetic products and toss what you haven't used in a while. Double-check the expiration dates and throw away all expired products. Go through your gym bags and purses and toss out those old lipsticks and lotions that have been in there for a year. And take the time to replenish your favorite products so you can start the New Year on a good note. This is the year to work on improving our overall health both inside and out! Happy New Year to everyone and remember, the healthier we are the more beautiful we are! Written by beauty expert, Jacquie Carter. Jacquie is Director of Outer Nutrition at Herbalife. Discover the HerbalifeSKIN line here. Find out more at: http://www.DiscoverHerbalife.com  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2016 05:30 AM PST
I believe that the fitness industry will continue to grow in 2016 more than ever. I also believe that there will be a new wave of exercise enthusiasts falling in love with a new activity on their quest to getting healthy and fit. People are starting to truly understand the importance of exercise for maintaining good overall health. With so many styles of exercise from which to choose, even kids and seniors can get in on the action.
Related Article: Do-It-Yourself Strength Training Workout Lifestyle Focus To my delight, I see that the media is moving away from promoting traditional, restrictive diets and quick fix exercise programs. Instead, they are embracing the idea of overall wellness and healthy lifestyle plans. I love that the focus is shifting towards the big picture of healthy aging, simple functional fitness and activities that involve the entire family. This approach, in my opinion, helps people to maintain a healthy body composition long term. Fusion Fitness Many trainers know that a well-rounded fitness plan that includes elements of cardiovascular fitness, strength training, endurance and flexibility is key to getting great results. It will be exciting to see how fitness professionals combine these elements into fun programs in 2016. In 2015, there were lots of new "fusion" style classes and programs being developed that combined multiple elements of fitness programming into 20-45 minute classes, such as yoga-strength, Pilates- yoga, cardio with strength, cycling with yoga, etc. This fusion approach is exciting and will continue into 2016. Practical Approach The back-to-basics of functional, body weight training has helped many people get into great shape this year. The introduction of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) style workouts have been a huge success for people who have a busy schedule and need to maximize their workout time with little or no equipment. The idea of simple, back-to-basics fitness routines will continue into 2016, as these workouts can be done almost anywhere in a short amount of time. Race Crazy Races such as community 5k's, mud runs, obstacle course races and triathlons will continue to attract new fitness enthusiasts in 2016. These events are becoming more affordable and many come with no-fee preparation groups to help you train for your next event. Signing up for a race is a great way to help you stay dedicated and motivated towards improving your fitness level. Online Fitness For most people, gone are the days of heading to the gym for an hour, three days a week and working out a different muscle group. Life is just too busy and people don't have the patience for such time commitments. The average exerciser wants to spend a short amount of time and maximize their efforts with high intensity bouts on most days of the week. People are starting to place their focus on a daily routine of 20-30 minutes. As such, the use of technology and efficient online fitness programs will continue to grow in 2016. I envision that more people will be using their smartphones to do short, full body routines. My Herbalife fit tips videos and Herbalife24 Active Body Fit videos are designed for this type of exerciser. Regardless of the fitness trend you choose to follow in 2016, understand that the best health and wellness results come from combining your exercise routine with a balanced nutrition plan. Set new exercise goals for 2016 and get into the best shape ever. Written by Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA. Samantha is Sr. Director of Fitness Education at Herbalife.
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