My Personal Fav-EAT AND EXERCISE Your Way To A Beautiful You

Each one of us yearns for that beautiful skin. Expensive creams, lotions, potions, facial treatments and more -- we've tried them all only to see negligible results.I Get tons of msgs n emails asking how i have a good skin with that glow on my face..Botox, collagen and silicone implants, cosmetic surgery and liposuction be damned. There is a far easier and all-natural way in which you can get glowing and stay beautiful from the inside-out. It starts and ends with an ‘E’, costs next to nothing and leaves you feeling breathless but refreshed. In our craze for instant beauty, we spend millions on cosmetic treatments but overlook the most beneficial one — exercise. It’s the best way to get a clear complexion, blemish-free skin, fewer wrinkles and strong, healthy hair. “Exercise has an overall revitalising effect. Regular exercise also means improved blood circulation to the extremities — the fingers, fingernails, toes and toe nails. In fact, exercise benefits the body as a whole, because it improves the strength of the circulatory and respiratory system, which also means improved oxygenation,”.. Exercise + Healthy eating = Great skin 

BELOW i give you some general guidelines to fabulous looking skin

Exercise

Although you need a combination of cardiovascular exercise, weight training and flexibility for a fit body, the only workout you need for your skin to glow is cardiovascular exercise (walking/ aerobics/ cycling/ swimming).

~ How does it help?

When the body is undergoing a cardiovascular workout, the heart and lungs are pumping oxygen-rich blood vigorously. This blood travels all through your body supplying oxygen and it is what makes your skin look flushed at the time of exercise, after which you are left with a healthy and soft glow.

~ How often should you exercise and what should be the duration?

Work out at least 3 times a week for 45 minutes minimum. Your pace should be brisk and non-stop.

~ What kind of cardiovascular exercise should I opt for?

The choice is yours! Pick whichever form you enjoy most. If you like being by yourself, walk, cycle or swim. Group exercise like aerobics classes 

are a good option for fun-loving people, or if you like dancing and a variety of routines

You ARE WHAT YOU EAT...EAT YOUR WAY TO BEAUTFUL SKIN

Eat your five-a-day

Fruit and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants that help to protect skin from the cellular damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are caused by smoking, pollution and sunlight and can cause wrinkling and age spots. Eat a rainbow of colourful fruit and vegetables and aim for at least five portions a day...My fav picks# Papaya,spinach RED N GREEN VEGETABLES ARE HIGHEST IN ANTI OXIDANTS and they help you lose weight tooo!

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also a super antioxidant. It is needed for a strong immune system, radiant skin and helps blemishes heal properly. The best sources are blackcurrants strawberries blueberries guava, kiwi papaya oranges..They all help to produce collagen that strengthens the capillaries that supply the skin.ALL CITRUS FRUITS DO WONDERS

Vitamin E

Vitamin E protects skin from cell damage and supports healthy skin growth. Foods high in vitamin E include almonds hazelnuts, pine nuts and sunflower and corn oils.

Drink up

Skin needs moisture to stay flexible. Even mild dehydration will cause your skin to look dry, tired and slightly grey. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day - all fluids count towards your daily allowance, but water is the best. If you work in an office, keep a large bottle of water on your desk to remind you to drink. Herbal, caffeine-free teas are good too. Try to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, both can age the skin.

Don't be afraid of fat

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats - the types found in avacados Fish nuts and seeds - provide essential fatty acids which act as a natural moisturiser for your skin, keeping it supple. These fats also come packaged with a healthy dose of vitamin E (a vitamin many of us lack), which will help protect against free radical damage.

Don't forget zinc

Zinc is involved in the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands in the skin (which produce oil) and helps to repair skin damage and keep skin soft and supple. Zinc-rich foods include fish, lean red meat, wholegrains,poultry, nuts, seeds and shellfish.

Benefits: Clear and moisturized skin

The "whole food" movement has whole-body advantages, not the least of which is great-looking skin.

Whole foods are basically unprocessed -- whole wheat bread instead of white bread, for instance. The whole grain buckwheat is a good source for the antioxidant rutin, which helps combat inflammation-related skin damage. Wheat germ provides the B-vitamin, which assists cells in processing fats. If you don't have enough biotin in your body, your skin can become dry and scaly.In general, whole grains instead of processed carbohydrates can improve your complexion

Now, while oranges, buckwheat, oysters, spinach and almonds are great foods for your skin, achieving great-looking skin through dietary changes doesn't have to be so specific. A healthy body means healthy skin. Just feed your body good, healthy foods, get some excercise and keep your stress low, and your skin will reap the benefits.So untill next time stay BEAUTIFUL