Muslim Women ROCK

Just wanted to say   Muslim women are so so  FABULOUS:

60 ways to keep your wife's love GUARANTEED!!! part 1/2

To all my sisters please watch this video.  MashaAllah it is great and educational.

quote of the day

Prophet Muhammad - S.A.W)“'Give me advice,' said someone. Muhammad said, 'Be not angry.'”

The importance of Education.

 I wonder why so many  Muslim  women are not educated . Even when Prophet Muhammad - (s.a.w) said “The acquisition of knowledge is a duty incumbent on every Muslim, male and female.” So what are we doing  wrong  why is that we have so much uneducated sisters. Here are some facts about The devastating effect of poverty on women. These facts are taken from a web site (http://www.unmillenniumproject.org).Looking at these facts proof's that if  we educated a Women  we are educating a Whole nation.

Facts:

The devastating effect of poverty on women

• Above 80 percent of farmers in Africa are women.
• More than 40 percent of women in Africa do not have access to basic education.
• If a girl is educated for six years or more, as an adult her prenatal care, postnatal care and childbirth survival rates, will dramatically and consistently improve.
• Educated mothers immunize their children 50 percent more often than mothers who are not educated.
• AIDS spreads twice as quickly among uneducated girls than among girls that have even some schooling.
• The children of a woman with five years of primary school education have a survival rate 40 percent higher than children of women with no education.
• A woman living in sub-Saharan Africa has a 1 in 16 chance of dying in pregnancy. This compares with a 1 in 3,700 risk for a woman from North America.
• Every minute, a woman somewhere dies in pregnancy or childbirth. This adds up to 1,400 women dying each day-an estimated 529,000 each year-from pregnancy-related causes.
• Almost half of births in developing countries take place without the help of a skilled birth attendant.

Sister's On The Move: Hottest perfumes everrrrrrrrrrr

Sister's On The Move: Hottest perfumes everrrrrrrrrrr: I got inspired by the changing of the seasons to switch up my favorite scent around.I have i picked few fragrances for the sister to try...

Women's Best Friend

A women's best friend are  some diamonds and chocolate you can't go wrong in either way.

Chicken Fajita yummmmmmmmmy

To all the Somali parents that are sick of cooking bariis and pasta try making Chicken Fajita. It is easy simple   and only takes 20mins to prepare it. You can buy Fajita kits at the store, and it contains 12 flour tortillas, Fajita seasoning mix and Salsa pouch.


 Preparing the Fajita you will need:
  Slice  1onion 1 green red yellow peppers  add 1lb of boneless chicken
  or Steak into thin strips
  in a large  skillet heat 1tbsp or 15ml oil over medium heat
  Add chicken or the steak cook until no longer pink  for about 10mins
  add  onions  green red  and yellow peppers  cook until it is tender for about 3mins
  add seasoning mix and 1\4 cup  (50ml) water simmer under covered for about 2mins
  Until  thickened , stirring often


Warming Tortillas:
1.   Remove tortillas from all packing
2.   Place stack on microwave-safe plate
3.   Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap
4.   Microwave on high for 1 minute or until warm

Unconventional Oven:

  preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 D)
  remove tortilla from all packing
  wrap stack of tortillas in aluminum foil
  bake on middle oven rack for 10 minutes or until warm


Fill and serve:
1. spoon fajita filling into each tortilla
2 shake salsa pouch
3. top with salsa and desired topping
4. roll-up to serve

Ayat of the day ; just a reminder

"Truly Allah does not guide a people until they change what is in themselves."
(Surah Ra'd 13:11)

There are some of us who have gone away from the path of Allah and are afraid to return. We,
who are afraid to return to Allah's path, we, who are very naïve, are also very foolish. We must not let Shaytaan deceive us. He promises us fun in this world, enjoyment of the worldly life, full of wealth, popularity, women/men, parties: plain enjoyment of the life of the world. Those who believe his promises have been trapped. For, Allah says in verse 268 of Suratul Baqarah, "The devil promises you destitution (extreme poverty) and enjoins on you lewdness (indecency),
but Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself with bounty. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing."

A little story about me

When I was a kid  everything was like a beautiful dream .The imagination ,the thoughts that I had in my mind ..word can't not explain. The  things that I was   imagining in my head would make me the happiest little girl on earth. It did not matter if I didn't had everything  I wanted because in my mind,and in my heart, I had absolutely everything. But I had people who loved me ,cheered me up ,wipe my tears and that was enough for me. All praises are due to Allah , the Most Kind, the Most Merciful .
Today, I am still a happy person , even though there is so much pressure in this corrupted society, all I do it's stay positive and find the positive energy. And this is what motivates me alot. So when I stressed, I say to myself why I stressing out ?This is Dunya and Dunya is temporary ! Besides I'm too blessed to be stressed.
So let's all smile and say Alhamdulillah ,because there is always someone in worst situation than you are.
:-)

World injustice; facts

"Since 2003, The U.S. spent $980 billion in Iraq ", enough to wipe out world poverty for 10 years.
"U.S. Annual Air-Conditioning Cost in Iraq and Afghanistan: $20.2 billion ", enough to wipe out world hunger

"The U.S. Sentencing Commission: there are 150,000 innocent African Americans in prison " because they had no money, friends or experience.

"The morning of Sept 11, 2001, George Bush Sr. was holding a business meeting with Osama Bin Laden's older brother at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel" .
The five Walton (Wal-Mart) siblings are each worth $18 billion, while the average Wal-Mart employee makes $13,000 a year.


"Approximately $8.5 billion worth of diamonds a year come from African countries, enough to wipe out hunger in Africa "


Share your comments , let us know you guys think about this injustices .. and more to come in-shaa-allah.
Peace :)

War of the house cleaning products

What are the best house cleaning products out their. Their are a  lot of company's that declare  they are good or the best. Let me be   the judge of that every week I will try different cleaning products and I will let my readers  know which one rocks and cleans well.  I will try cleaning with some of these cleaning products i just named  such as  Clorox Cleaning, Lysol cleaning Mr. Clean cleaning products. So stay tune for the results.and yes i will also be adding my list to the Green Cleaning products.I love the Green Cleaners Products for my house. It works so well after a long day of cooking . These products makes my house smell good and clean and it is all naturally. This week i have bought Mr Clean cleaning products, well i love MR Clean cleaning products thanks to febreze Mr clean cleaning products  not only made my house clean but also smell good. So that's a extra plus for Mr Clean cleaning products. I'm giving them a five star rating. Tomorrow insha Allah i will be trying my next cleaning product which is  Lysol cleaning products. Stay tune for the result.

Facial Cleansing

Olay
I love using Olay products because they work so well. I'm always pleased with the end result thank to Olay. Not  only does  Olay has so  many different products you can chose from  such as facial scrubs, facial cleansers, wet and dry cloths. So if  you are looking for facial cleansing products maybe try Olay products you never know if you will find  your next facial cleanser.

Quote of the day.

To all my Muslim sisters .. please  lets try to practices to be kind to each other. This is my favorite Quote from  prophet Mohamed S.A.W )Prophet Muhammad - “Whoever is kind to His creatures, God is kind to him therefore be kind to man on earth, whether good or bad and being kind to the bad, is to withold him from badness, thus in heaven you will be treated kindly.”

To all my sisters in Islam

Dear sisters in Islam,

It is really important to love yourself the way Allah SWt created you. You’re beautiful no matter what color you are! You don’t need some products to be beautiful. Being beautiful comes from the inside. Beauty has no color. You’re not more because you’re White, Black, Arab Brown, etc...What make you beautiful are your character and your personalities, for example that way you behave, or the way you treat people. Let’s not be arrogant and full of pride. Let’s thank Allah for what we are. Remember, we’re our same in the Sight of Allah, only the good deeds make us a better person and not the looks. In a community you see sisters who think they are superior to others, simply because they think their more beautiful than others. Sadly, our society is like that but we shouldn’t accept that. Because Islam thought us better. So, my sisters is Islam, know that you are beautiful because you are a Muslim woman.

O my sisters, why would you change yourself when Allah the Most High made you beautiful?

In Islam outward appearance has no part to play at all in terms of position. In Islam all are equal; the only inequality lies in how good a Muslim we are. The knowledgeable person is far superior to the less knowledgeable. “Say, are those who know equal to those who do not know?” [39:9]
“Allah may raise those among you who believe, and those who have been given knowledge, by ranks”[58:11]

The only beauty is how well we perform in our Islam and true beauty comes from good actions and character.

May Allah make us all pure and guard and modestly, protect us from the Fitnah of this Dunya and reward us in the Hereafter.

Oppressed VS Devotion to God

Why is that when a Muslim Women covers her body  for  modesty we are oppressed but when a Nun does it she is showing her devotion to  God. I love  this  picture that i found in Google search  it explain everything perfectly. so next time someone ask you why are you covered just ask them why are Nuns covered and see what answer they give you. and also remember this Allah said ""O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed..." (Qur'an 33:59)., I feel beautiful when I'm cover alhamdulilah. So to all my Muslim sisters keep your head up and never stop wearing your  Hijab.

Tips on how to spot a guy who is a liar.

1. Guy  who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact.
2. guilty guy gets defensive. An innocent guy will often go on the offensive.
3.A liar is uncomfortable facing his questioner/accuser and may turn his head or body away.
4.Expression is limited  you know this because  his eyes are  getting bigger  and scary.
5.Liars always rub their palms or hide their hands  in their pockets.
6.When guy is lying he will  play with objects in their  possessions such as their cell phone pens watch or whatever they can reach or hold.
7.Their voices change from a low tone to a high tone.
8.A liars does not make sense with his grammar as if he forgotten the English words.
9.A Liar will try to change the topic or subject.
10.Liars avoid giving you direct answers.

What do  you ladies think of these signs  have you ever seen these signs in your men??  Or  can we  as women tell the signs of a liar or a cheaters. Please share your thoughts by writing comment. I love reading these interesting responds to these  questions. Thank you

Would you buy a skirt for $1,595.00

I want to know if anyone would buy a skirt for  $1,595.00???? OMG I don't even have that much money  and why would i want to buy one item for that  much money.. I would feel quality for a long time. Please share your thoughts about this.. I know the skirt is cute but is it worth  $1,595.00. :)

women's best friend

 What is a women's best friend???

1. Eating all the chocolates you can eat
2. Shoes Shopping
3. Watching all the movies you can.
4.Having a Spa  Day .


Please share your answers

Quote of the day

"Fear Allah wherever you are, and follow up a bad deed with a good one and it will wipe it out, and behave well towards people."
Rasul Sallahu alaihi wa salam .

My Name Is Khan

When the maestro of romance teams up with celluloid's most adored pair, you know there's magic waiting to happen. Get set for the year's best offering so far. My Name Is Khan has all the gloss you expect from a KJo film -- only this time, it comes along with a new sensibility and a bolder theme. The film is about Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a birth disorder. Rizwan has problems in his social interactions. After his mother's (Zarina Wahab) death, his US-based younger brother (Jimmy Shergill) takes him to San Francisco where Rizwan starts working as a salesman. On one of his calls, he encounters Mandira (Kajol) and his life changes. Mandira is a single mother, falls in love with Rizwan in an improbable yet utterly romantic manner. They get married and, life seems till (9/11) changes it all. Rizwan and Mandira are torn apart after they face a monumental tragedy as victims of racism. To win Mandira back, Rizwan is faced with the most daunting task of all. And thus begins his journey -- across states, cultures, people, racial profiling and hatred. In his quest to rediscover his lost love, how Rizwan emerges as the most unlikely hero forms the crux of the film. In my opinion you should see the movie, its very heart warmimg, I personally saw this movie and I loved every second of it.

What is the secret to Happiness

Everybody wants this everyone is searching for  and no one knows the secret to finding  happiness. It does not matter if you are black white chines or in between they all want happiness and oh if you are poor, rich, middle class, or working class. But only few will attain happiness in this life and the after life. I think in order to attain happiness your soul needs to be clean no hatred no violence  and most  importantly  fear Allah . As a believer  we have happiness alhamdulilah in our lives  and only few people will understand this statement . I figured if you  live a simple life than you will attain happiness.  Forget about  this material  world at the end of the day  you are not guaranteed to live a another day. Don't worry about what others have  and that you don't have. Always remember  your are better off than  others. Always say Alhamdulilah be kind to be people  smile do something positive something that you enjoy doing and always go to sleep with  a clean heart.  Maybe some of these example will help anyone attain the secret to happiness. Just  remember this  
“When you are in the evening, do not expect to see the morning, and when you are in the morning, do not expect to see the evening.”(Al- Bukhari)

Websites

I love some websites that give you free stuff. or deals.

how to make a low fat Lime Cheese Cake

For those who love cheesecake this one is for you. And for anyone who is on a diet this  cheese cake is only about 200 Cal.

Crust

1 1\4 c graham crackers crumbs

1\4 c (brown sugar)

3Tbs butter, melted

Filling

1 IB regular cream cheese

1 IB fat free cream cheese

1/1/4 c brown sugar

1/1/2 TBS lime juice

Pinch of Salt

4   lg eggs

Preheat the oven to 350 f

To make the crust

Mix the crumbs, splenda,  butter and press into a 10 springform pan.

To make the filling

Beat the cream cheese and splenda until well mixed and smooth

Add   the lime juice and salt and beat until smooth   add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Pour the filling over the crust and bake 0 to 60 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool 15 to 20 minutes before placing in the refrigerator to chill for 4 to 6 hours before serving

SHAAM - Mercy Like the Rain nasheed

Check out this Nasheed song . loving it. It is on repeat all the time.. please share if you have any favorite Nasheed songs.. All I  have to say is Mashallah. Enjoy it.

10 Beautiful aspect of being a Muslim Women:

1.Her Obedience to the Creator
2.Her  Modesty
3.Her Beauty
4.Her Truthfulness
5.Her Patience:
6.Good Manners
7.Her Intellect
8.Her Kindness to everyone
9.Her loyalty to her husband
10.  Takes Care of Everyone around her.  


P.S add more to the list if i have missed any please.

A beautiful Poem

Ya Allah, Forgive Me
Author Unknown


Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, a smile.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind."
"It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.

Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.

Cleanliness

"Were it not for fear of troubling my disciples, verily I would order them to clean their teeth before every prayer"

"Allah is pure and loveth purity and cleanliness".

-Muhammad, Sallahu alaihi wa salam .

Saying of the Prophet (sallahu alahi wa salam)

" Modesty and chastity are part of the faith"

Grilled Chicken Salad

Green salads are delicious with some flavor you have yourself a nice lunch or dinner. I will share one of  my favorite green salad recipes. You will need
Ingredients:
Boneless chicken breast  
Extra sweet tomatoes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
and Cooking Sauce ( Kraft)
Celery
cucumber

Directions

Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
Slice your chicken into small pieces. Remember you can you use Cooking Sauce for Salads

put your salad in a plate with the cucumber Celery, green peppers yellow peppers
cherry tomatoes and your dressing and enjoy this yummy salad you can also add more  vegetables if you like for example corn. Add your dressing Extra Virgin Olive Oil .

Quote of the day

Prophet Muhammad - S.A.W. “The rights of women are sacred. See that women are maintained in the rights assigned to them.”

Good Morning

Good Morning   to  all my beautiful sister. It is Monday start of the week the battles beginnings to going back to work  taking care of the family cooking cleaning etc. Hope you ladies have the strength to carry on this mission.

Bikini

Bikini       Ladies check out the latest  Bikini Swim wear. 100% sure you will find that perfect bikini  that you have been  searching for .With so many  options of Bikinis  you will find your perfect bikini. We all deserve  look hot in our  bikini's

Secert to weight loose

Loose Weight

How to Lose Weight Fast

Losing weight is a simple mathematical formula: You need to burn more calories than you eat. Experts generally recommend creating a deficit of 500 calories per day through a combination of eating fewer calories and increasing physical activity. Over the course of a week, this should yield a loss of about 1-2 pounds of fat.If you want to lose weight faster, you'll need to eat less and exercise more. Bottom line: 1,050 to 1,200 calories and one hour of exercise a day (but be sure not to dip below this calorie level for safety's sake). On this type of plan, you can expect to lose 3-5 pounds the first week, or more if you weigh over 250 pounds.
"Dieters who follow the plan can lose 2 pounds from diet and 1 pound from exercise each week, and even more if they have more to lose, because the more fat you have to lose, the faster it comes off," saysDansinger.You may lose even more weight initially if you limit salt and starches."When you reduce
sodium and cut starches, you reduce fluids and fluid retention, which can result in up to 5 pounds of fluid loss when you get started," explains Dansinger.American Dietetic Association spokesperson Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, recommends:

• Eat plenty of low-calorie vegetables to help you feel full.
• Drink plenty of water so you don't confuse hunger with thirst.
• Clear the house of tempting foods.
• Stay busy to prevent eating out of boredom.
• Eat only from a plate, while seated at a table.
• Always eat three meals and one snack daily -- no skipping meals.

Weighing yourself daily and tracking your food intake can also help you keep focused, experts say.
"Even if you write it down on a napkin and end up throwing it away, the act of writing it down is about being accountable to yourself and is a very effective tool for weight loss," says Bonnie Taub Dix, MA, RD, a food and nutrition blogger for USA Today.Although it won't actually help you lose weight, Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet, says that eating fennel seeds, ginger, parsley, peppermint, pineapple, and yogurt with honey one to three days before the big event can help you de-bloat and keep your tummy feeling flatter.

Exercising for Fast Weight Loss

Even if you are currently exercising, you'll need to kick it up a notch if your goal is rapid weight loss, says Gidus. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that losing weight requires close to an hour a day of moderate exercise.That fits in with Dansinger's recommendation of seven hours per week of cardio exercise leading up to your special event."Cardio burns the most calories, so it is ideal for fast weight loss, but afterwards you need to include a few hours a week of strength training," he says. To burn the most fat, try to break a sweat after your warm-up and keep sweating for the entire hour, says Dansinger.
Most everyone can do an hour a day, but the intensity of your workout will depend on your current state of fitness. Experts recommend gradually increasing exercise intensity to avoid injury.When you can't do cardio, Tallmadge recommends doing strength training at least twice weekly, working all your major muscle groups, and fitting in at least 15,000 steps a day (get a pedometer to keep count).Gidus suggests doubling up on your exercise routine: "Do a morning and evening workout, and if you don't have time to do two a day, expend more calories in the workouts you are currently doing."Another option is to incorporate interval training. The new South Beach Supercharged plan by Arthur Agatson, MD, promotes adding high-intensity intervals to workouts to burn more calories in less time."Interval training allows people to work harder without having to spend the entire time at the higher level, and over time, the more you do it, the easier it becomes to burn more calories," says Blatner.

Fad Diets and Crash Diets

Many people don't have the time to do the rigorous amount of exercise required to lose weight quickly, and so turn to fad diets. But keep in mind that if a diet plan sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So steer clear of programs that promote pills, laxatives, fasting, or potions, and any that promise weight loss faster than 2-3 pounds per week.The truth is that cutting calories below 1,050 per day is counterproductive, because you need strong muscles to be able to exercise effectively."When you eat too few calories you lose fat but also precious muscle, which is the worst thing you could do because it slows your metabolism and makes it more difficult to increase exercise intensity or duration," says Dansinger.And what about over-the-counter (OTC) diet pills? Except for the OTC version of Alli, most respected experts do not recommend them."Diet pills are either ineffective or extremely dangerous, and not recommended," says Dansinger.The bottom line? Weight loss experts agree that any rapid weight loss diet should be identical to a long-term, sustainable plan -- and not a fad diet. And fasting or cutting calories below 1,050 are not appropriate for the long term use.

Song of the day

I love this song.. makes me wanna dance. :)

Designers

Who is the best Clothes designer?? and why would you choice this designer over  other  designers.

Skin Care

This is an updat on skincare for every skin type. below i will provide you ways to get a glowing flawless complexion.If none of these suggestions work for you please consult a dermatologist they can help to aleeviate your problems.

Dry Skin 

Treating dry skin is important because extensively dry skin can lead to dermatitis, a more severe inflammation of the skin. Try these tips for the bath or shower:

• Skip long, hot showers. Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water. Long showers or baths actually result in dried  out skin. Try to limit yourself to a single 5- or 10-minute warm shower or bath a day.
• Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer. Go for unscented, soap-free, or mild soap cleansers instead of harsh cleansers.
• Moisturize while skin is moist. Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving it damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock moisture in your skin.

Ingredients to Look for in a Moisturizer

It’s not necessary to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include:

• Ceramides. Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in.
• Hyaluronic acid. Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water.
• Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly. These keep water in the skin that has been absorbed during bathing.
• Dimethicone and glycerine. These draw water to the skin and retain it there.

Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day.Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more.


Oily Skin

Cleansers

Cleansing your face in the morning and at night is the single most effective way to manage oily skin, dermatologists agree. “Always use a gentle cleanser, since harsh soaps can trigger the skin to increase oil production,” says April Armstrong, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, Davis.” Also, gently wash your face using your hands; a washcloth or buff puff can actually stimulate more oil secretion.
If a basic facial cleanser doesn’t do the trick, try a product that includes an acid such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or beta-hydroxy acid.  Acids help cut oiliness.  “Many products containing these acids are marketed as acne facial care products. They’re great for people with acne, but they’re also fine for people whose problem is just oily skin,” Armstrong tells WebMD.  “Since some of these ingredients can be irritating, buy a small size to see how your skin responds. People often have to try several products before they find the one that works best for them.” When washing your face, use warm water, not hot. Extremes of temperature can also irritate skin.

Toners

Some people love the feeling of splashing on a skin toner, which can help further reduce oiliness. As with cleansers, products that contain salicylic acid or other acidic ingredients are most effective at removing oils. But dermatologists are divided on whether to recommend them to everyone. “I’m not a big fan of astringent toners because they tend to irritate the skin and can lead to more oil production,” says Cambio. “Still, if people like using them, I recommend applying toners only on oily areas of the skin, such as the forehead, nose, and chin. Avoid using them on areas that tend to be dry or you’re likely to create dry patches on your skin.”
That’s worth remembering for all your skin care regimens. “There’s a myth that some people have dry skin, some people have oily skin. In fact, most people have combination skin, oily in some places, dry in others,” says Ellen Marmur, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and author of Simple Skin Beauty: Every Woman’s Guide to a Lifetime of Healthy, Gorgeous Skin.

Medicated Pads

Another option is medicated pads with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or other oil-cutting acid ingredients. “Medicated pads are a favorite among my patients with oily skin,” says Marmur. “You can carry them in your purse and use them on the run to freshen up your skin and remove excess oil.”  

Blotting Paper

Cosmetic blotting papers offer a great option for removing oil because they don’t dry out your skin.  “Patients with oily skin really love blotting paper, because it’s convenient and easy to use,” says Armstrong. Apply to oily areas, such as forehead, nose, and chin. Don’t scrub your skin with the sheet of blotting paper. Instead, simply press it against the oily area long enough to allow it to absorb oil, usually 15 to 20 seconds.  Some blotting papers are lightly powdered, which further reduces shine.  

Masks and Clays

Applying masks and clays to the skin helps draw out oils and cleanses pores. But like cleansers and toners, masks can also dry out the skin. “My advice is to apply them only to problem areas,” says Rebecca Kazin, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute and director of Johns Hopkins Cosmetic Center. “And use them only occasionally.” Masks and clays are great when people are getting ready for a big event, Kazin told WebMD -- a wedding, a birthday dinner, a big presentation.  

Moisturizers

“People who have oily skin often steer clear of moisturizers, worrying that they’ll make their skin look even shinier,” says Kazin. That’s a bad idea. “Even oily skin needs to be moisturized to look its best,” says Kazin. To avoid an oily sheen, choose an oil-free moisturizer. Vary the amount you apply depending on whether the area tends to be dry or oily.  

Oil-free Sunscreen

“Traditional sunscreens can pose a problem for people with oily skin, since they tend to go on pretty thick and can block pores,” says Armstrong. Even so, protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation is absolutely essential. Sunscreen gels are less likely than creams and lotions to make your skin look oily. And there are a variety of new oil-free products have been developed for oily skin. The latest innovation: facial powders laced with SPF protection. Some of the newest products offer SPF 30 protection, enough to ward off sun damage in most situations.  

Adapt Your Facial Regimen

How oily your skin looks can vary season by season, week by week, even day by day. “Oil production is influenced by hormones, by mood, even by the weather,” says Cambio. “Some people have problems with oily skin only in the summer, when they’re sweating, for example, but not in the winter.” To keep your skin healthy and looking great, it’s important to be aware of how your skin varies so that you can adjust your regimen accordingly. “You may need cleanser with glycolic acid or beta-hydroxy acid every day during the summer but only now and then during the winter,” says Kazin. “That’s important to know, since overusing these products can cause skin to dry out.”  

Loose Weight

How to Lose Weight Fast

Losing weight is a simple mathematical formula: You need to burn more calories than you eat. Experts generally recommend creating a deficit of 500 calories per day through a combination of eating fewer calories and increasing physical activity. Over the course of a week, this should yield a loss of about 1-2 pounds of fat.If you want to lose weight faster, you'll need to eat less and exercise more. Bottom line: 1,050 to 1,200 calories and one hour of exercise a day (but be sure not to dip below this calorie level for safety's sake). On this type of plan, you can expect to lose 3-5 pounds the first week, or more if you weigh over 250 pounds.
"Dieters who follow the plan can lose 2 pounds from diet and 1 pound from exercise each week, and even more if they have more to lose, because the more fat you have to lose, the faster it comes off," saysDansinger.You may lose even more weight initially if you limit salt and starches."When you reduce
sodium and cut starches, you reduce fluids and fluid retention, which can result in up to 5 pounds of fluid loss when you get started," explains Dansinger.American Dietetic Association spokesperson Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, recommends:

• Eat plenty of low-calorie vegetables to help you feel full.
• Drink plenty of water so you don't confuse hunger with thirst.
• Clear the house of tempting foods.
• Stay busy to prevent eating out of boredom.
• Eat only from a plate, while seated at a table.
• Always eat three meals and one snack daily -- no skipping meals.

Weighing yourself daily and tracking your food intake can also help you keep focused, experts say.
"Even if you write it down on a napkin and end up throwing it away, the act of writing it down is about being accountable to yourself and is a very effective tool for weight loss," says Bonnie Taub Dix, MA, RD, a food and nutrition blogger for USA Today.Although it won't actually help you lose weight, Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet, says that eating fennel seeds, ginger, parsley, peppermint, pineapple, and yogurt with honey one to three days before the big event can help you de-bloat and keep your tummy feeling flatter.

Exercising for Fast Weight Loss

Even if you are currently exercising, you'll need to kick it up a notch if your goal is rapid weight loss, says Gidus. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that losing weight requires close to an hour a day of moderate exercise.That fits in with Dansinger's recommendation of seven hours per week of cardio exercise leading up to your special event."Cardio burns the most calories, so it is ideal for fast weight loss, but afterwards you need to include a few hours a week of strength training," he says. To burn the most fat, try to break a sweat after your warm-up and keep sweating for the entire hour, says Dansinger.
Most everyone can do an hour a day, but the intensity of your workout will depend on your current state of fitness. Experts recommend gradually increasing exercise intensity to avoid injury.When you can't do cardio, Tallmadge recommends doing strength training at least twice weekly, working all your major muscle groups, and fitting in at least 15,000 steps a day (get a pedometer to keep count).Gidus suggests doubling up on your exercise routine: "Do a morning and evening workout, and if you don't have time to do two a day, expend more calories in the workouts you are currently doing."Another option is to incorporate interval training. The new South Beach Supercharged plan by Arthur Agatson, MD, promotes adding high-intensity intervals to workouts to burn more calories in less time."Interval training allows people to work harder without having to spend the entire time at the higher level, and over time, the more you do it, the easier it becomes to burn more calories," says Blatner.

Fad Diets and Crash Diets

Many people don't have the time to do the rigorous amount of exercise required to lose weight quickly, and so turn to fad diets. But keep in mind that if a diet plan sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So steer clear of programs that promote pills, laxatives, fasting, or potions, and any that promise weight loss faster than 2-3 pounds per week.The truth is that cutting calories below 1,050 per day is counterproductive, because you need strong muscles to be able to exercise effectively."When you eat too few calories you lose fat but also precious muscle, which is the worst thing you could do because it slows your metabolism and makes it more difficult to increase exercise intensity or duration," says Dansinger.And what about over-the-counter (OTC) diet pills? Except for the OTC version of Alli, most respected experts do not recommend them."Diet pills are either ineffective or extremely dangerous, and not recommended," says Dansinger.The bottom line? Weight loss experts agree that any rapid weight loss diet should be identical to a long-term, sustainable plan -- and not a fad diet. And fasting or cutting calories below 1,050 are not appropriate for the long term use.

Mix Berries Healthy Smoothie

When i wake up in the morning i don't like eating breakfast so as a replacement i make a fresh smoothie  


 Smoothies are packed with vitamins since their ingredients are usually fruits and vegetables, there are some healthy smoothies that are healthier and more rich in vitamins than others.

Ingredients:

    1/2 cup blueberries
    1/2 cup strawberries
    1/2 cup blackberries
    1 medium carrot
    1 cup low-fat milk
    1 cranberry
    2 cups ice

Method:

Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on high speed 10 seconds; stop blender to scrape sides.

Cover and blend about 20 seconds longer or until smooth.
    Pour mixture into glasses. Serve immediately.

Friday

Yes it is Friday the week is over and now it is time for the weekend to start. In my house Friday nights are family  night we get some movies some chips popcorn and our favorite soda drinks and enjoy watching great movies.

Handbags and Shoes 2011

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 What women does not like  a good handbag  and  a pair  of hot shoes. I decided  to round up some  handbags and shoes that you can pair up and wear in the  summer and fall . I will show you how to match your handbag and your shoes but  also  you   can be creative and not do the matching or coordinating thing. Be free and wild but here  are some example of what I'm talking about .