Natural Home Remedies for Facial Hair

•    Try Out an Egg Mask
•    Crystal Sugar & Lemon Mix
•    Masoor Dal & Potato Mask
•    Alum & Fresh Rose Water
•    Banana & Oatmeal Scrub
•    Chickpea Flour, Milk, Fresh Cream & Turmeric Mixture

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Top 10 tips on Fitness

•    Have a healthy mindset

•    Find an underlying motivation as to why you want to be fit and healthy

•    Surround yourself with healthy and positive friends that keep you on track

•    Self-motivation- every morning when you wake up, be happy about it!

•    Celebrate small successes.

•    Be patient.  The weight that it took 10 years to gain will not disappear overnight.

•    Be consistent and make it fun!

•    Vary your workouts to keep your body adapting, including strength training, cardio, flexibility, balance, full range of motion and mobility.

•    Eat healthy nutrition.

•    Find fun, active, social activities so you don’t get bored.

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How Much Should You Exercise and How Often?

Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (such as brisk walking) at least 5 days a week. If you're just getting started, you can slowly build up to that.

In time, you can make your workouts longer or more challenging. Do that gradually, so your body can adjust.

When you work out, keep your pace low for a few minutes at the start and end of your workout. That way, you warm up and cool down each time.

You don't have to do the same exact thing every time. It's more fun if you change it up.

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Eat enough Fibre

Always carry a piece of fruit with you and ensure your lunch choices contain salad or vegetables. Always request wholemeal or grain breads, even if you are dining away from home, and keep carrots and celery sticks within easy reach to snack on. Another factor that may motivate you to eat more fibre is the fact that diets high in fibre are also linked to weight control. You simply need to eat less when you are eating lots of fibre-rich foods.

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What Should you eat Before Working Out?

•    Oatmeal with cinnamon and blueberries or dried cranberries
•    Whole wheat toast topped with nut butter and sliced bananas
•    Fruit smoothie with yogurt
•    Greek yogurt with low-fat granola and berries
•    Half of a turkey sandwich
•    Raw veggies with hummus for dipping
•    Whole-grain crackers with 1 ounce of low-fat cheese
•    Cottage cheese and sliced apples or bananas
•    Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit

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Quick Tips for Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day at Work

•    Use your commute to do some extra walking. Park several blocks away, or get off the bus a few stops early.

•    Use the stairs instead of the elevator, at least for a few floors.

•    Suggest holding meetings with colleagues during a walk inside or outside the building.

•    Go the extra distance when possible: Get your coffee on another floor (use the stairs) or use the restroom that's the farthest from your office.

•    If you need to speak to a coworker, walk to that person's office or station rather than using e-mail or the phone.

•    Use your morning and afternoon breaks to take quick 15-minute walks.

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