anti-aging

Younger looking skin - it's something we all want, especially after reaching a certain age. Most women start to notice visible signs of aging at some point during their thirties. By age 40, anti-aging skin care becomes important for just about everyone. The good news is... by using the following tips, you can keep your skin healthy, young and radiant for many years to come!

1. Never go to bed with your makeup on. Younger looking skin is healthy and that's next to impossible without regular facial cleansing. Proper cleansing removes dirt and oil that can clog pores and lead to dull, drab-looking skin. Use a good cleanser on your face both morning and night for best results. I've done this for years and it makes all the difference.

2. Choose skin care products designed for your particular skin type. There are lots of products to choose from but you can narrow down the search quickly once you determine your skin type and overall objective. Mature skin is often dry, but not always. Other possible skin types include oily, normal, combination and sensitive. Your skin will respond better to the right products.

3. Keep your regular skin care routine in mind when treating specific skin problems. Common concerns such as rosacea, acne and dark circles under the eyes often require extra care. Luckily, you have a lot of options in this regard. When you choose a particular treatment method, make sure it fits in with the other skin care products you're already using. In some cases you may need to replace a cream you regularly use with your new treatment product until the issue is resolved to avoid overlap.

4. Wear a ski mask, motorcycle helmet or paper bag over your head to prevent sun damage. Okay, so that's my attempt at being funny. But seriously, overexposure to the sun is a leading cause of premature aging. If you want to prolong the development of lines, wrinkles and sun spots it's important to protect your skin. Choose one of the newer "safe" sunscreens to use when you plan to be outside.

5. Apply makeup sparingly and avoid harsh colors that make you look older. Most girls beginning in their teenage years up to 20-something want to look older and apply makeup accordingly. Don't wear the same colors and use the same application techniques as you did at age 23 - it won't do you any favors.

6. Eat a skin-friendly diet. Maybe you've heard this before - your outward appearance is a reflection of what's going on inside your body. The foods you eat have a lot to do with this. Consume plenty of raw fruits and vegetables as well as healthy oils. Salmon is a great skin food due to the essential fatty acids it provides. Also remember to drink plenty of fresh water - it does wonders for your complexion.

7. Perhaps the most important anti-aging skin care tip of all, exfoliate your skin regularly. Exfoliation is a necessary step that gets rid of the dead cells that build up on your skin. If these cells are not removed they can clog your pores and make your skin look dull, tired and old. But, when sloughed off once or twice a week the result is a healthy, vibrant complexion that looks amazing (and younger).

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Ahh... It seems almost inevitable that no matter how bad we don't want it; the aging process will take a toll on our body.

Then one fine day we wake up to find that we are seeing a few more wrinkles, sags and bags than we would like. At this point most women (and men too) assume there is nothing that can be done and all they can do is just hide those signs of aging behind clothes.

Well now... I have GREAT news for you!

You CAN wear all those clothes that you used to when you were young no matter your age. Yes... shorts, spaghetti strap tank tops and even swimsuits. All you have to do is re-sculpt your body to totally erase those signs of aging.

What do I mean by re-sculpting"?

I mean you need to use strength or resistance training to tone and life specific muscle groups. If you pick the right exercises, do with then with a bit of effort put into it and pair your exercise program with a supportive, clean (unprocessed) eating plan, then you too can have a young-looking body.

Lift the muscles under sagging body parts

You can fight gravity so it does not win its battle on your body. You can lift sagging body parts (like your butt, backs of your arms or even your breasts) simply by toning and lifting the muscles beneath those parts.

For example, strengthening exercises like squats and deadlifts help restore and rebuild the muscles in your thighs and butt. Meanwhile, exercises like bench presses and other pressing type exercises help build the pectoral muscles on your chest, which can help lift your breasts.

Don't think for a moment that these exercises will make you look "bulky" or make you look like a man. They won't. In fact, just the opposite occurs - when you tone your muscle, tissue you are actually able to sculpt and shape your body. And that means you can create the curves that turn both men's and women's heads. Sagging, flabby and weak muscles from not doing enough muscle building and maintain activity add years to the way you look and feel.

Focus on balance and symmetry

Although you may have trouble spots on your body where you may want to give a little extra attention, however, keep in mind that you need to work ALL the muscles in your body at least twice per week.

Doing so will ensure you have a balanced muscular system, that the muscles on the back of the body match those on the front. They all work together and if this balance is not achieved injury will be the end result so you need to incorporate all muscles in your workout routines.

Shed the fat

While you can selectively build muscle in certain parts of your body, you CANNOT selectively shed the excess fat. Your genetics decide where the fat is going to come off as you lose weight. However, you can support this process by pairing your 'clean' eating plan with your strength training program you will make progress in the fastest possible manner.
Bottom line...

As your body starts shedding the fat; you will start seeing your newly toned, firmed and lifted muscles beneath the fat. And instead of a jiggling, flabby, shapeless body, you will have a healthy, shapely, feel-good body to live in.

So, take that, Mother Nature!

The idea that your subconscious mind may be actively blocking your conscious efforts to lose weight can be hard to swallow at first. So in addition to revealing my top 4 secrets to effective weight loss, I have included in my free report "Visualization Secrets For Weight Loss Success" a section on how mastering your subconscious mind through visualization can make all the difference to your level of weight loss success.

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