Slimmer workout

If you have been trying to lose your love handles for quite a while now, then you probably know that there is more to weight loss than the simple theory of burning more than you eat.

Try this three steps to shape up body, you will burn as much as by jogging and firm every inch of flab.

1. Foosball ball Kick: Stand holding a lighter dumbbell in each hand and bend elbows to bring weights near rib cage, palms facing each other. Keeping weights tucked by ribs throughout move, tighten abs as you lift bent right knee up to hip height, then kick forward with right foot. quickly alternate front and rear kicks until you've done 10 of each legs.


2. Stork stand with curl: Stand on right leg with left leg bent behind you, holding a heavier weight in each hand, palms facing fronts of thighs. Lean slightly forward from hips for balance. Bend elbows to slowly curl weights to chest level, palms facing floor. Lower weights to start. Do 12 reps. Switch legs; repeat.


3. Reverse lunge with T-raise: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a heavier weight in each hand, arms by sides. Take a giant step back with right leg and sink into a lunge so both knees are bent 90 degrees as you raise arms straight out to sides at shoulder level, palms facing floor. Hold for one count, then lower arms as you step right foot forward to return to start position. Do 12 repeats.

Missthinwallet advise: This again might be repetition of what you have already heard before. However, there is no more stressing the importance of water in causing an effective weight loss. Have at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

love, missthinwallet

PMS cravings

I get the worst food cravings before my period. A must-have-Ice cream, pizza and chocolate feeling revolves arounf my head.

A week before our period, levels of estrogen and feel-good serotonin dip, and our stress hormones soar. As a result, women need carbs like a baby needs the bottle.

Here is the secret to PMS proofing your diet: In addition to three meals a day, have two 200 calorie snacks, so you are noshing every three hours. According to Stephanie Gordon, M.D., a women's health expert in Atlanta.

Try complex carbs and healthy fat; your body absorbs them slowly, keeping you full. Whole-grain crackers with tuna salad are also a good choice (use reduced-fat mayo) or whole-grain cereal with skim milk and nuts.

Missthinwallet tip: Don't skip your regular workout, It helps to keep such cravings away.

love, missthinwallet

Romantic dinner under 300 calories

Feel like surprising your man, but taking him out to dinner could cost you around $150, plus a restaurant isn't as intimate as your place? believe me, I've there done that...


With a few easy inexpensive ingredients you could turn your living room into a five start steak house. Make sure your parents or roommates aren't home for the night.


I'm going to show you a very easy recipe that not only will cost you less than $50 but it's also under 300 calories. Yummy!



Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red-Wine sauce:

-2 Filet Mignon (about 1 1/2 inches thick each)

-1/2 cup Low-sodium beef broth

-1/2 cup of red wine (same one you are planing to drink with the meal)

-1 Tablespoon shallots, minced

-1 teaspoon flour

-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

-1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

-green beans

-tomatoes

-salt and pepper



In a bowl, mix broth, red wine, shallots, flour and mustard. Heat a heavy-duty skillet oven medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper, then sear for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, and tent with foil. Pour wine mixture into hot pan, and bring to broil for 1 minute. Stir in butter and parsley, ad broil 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over steaks and serve. Add green beans and tomatoes as a side as well as decoration.


Missthinwallet tip: This dish will definitely impress your guy, best of all he will never suspect how easy it is to pull off.

Love, missthinwalltet.

Four types of eaters.., which are you?

If you ever cheated on a diet, then you are probably guilty of self-sabotage. More than 40% of dieters have trouble sticking to a plan.

Here are the four most common weight-loss offenses to show you how to break free from the yo-yo diet.

1.The Night Eater: You consume more than half of your daily calories after 6 p.m., you are not hungry for breakfast and lunch the next day, causing your blood sugar to crash and you metabolism to slow down.



The solution: Eat every four hours, even if you are not hungry, try to have 300 calories for breakfast to give you the energy to get through the day. Avoid eating in front of the T.V.

2. The Social Snacker: Whether is chocolate cake at the a.m meeting from a co-worker's birthday to the Doritos the girls sitting next to you at class, you just can't say no to food in social situations.




The solution: Focus your goals, in a little piece of paper write down how much you want to lose weight, so every time there is food in front of you you'll pull that piece of paper to remind yourself about it.



3. The All-or-Nothing Dieter: When you have time, you stock the fridge with produce, lean protein and low-fat dairy. But as soon as life gets busy you order take out.



The solution: Instead of cooking one piece of chicken breast, cook five and store them in the fridge that way is easy to just heat them up. If you definitely can hit the stove, circle healthy options on your take-out menus.

4. The Healthy Eater: You eat the right things, yet, you see not results? I know plenty of overweight vegetarians.

The solution: Slow down, watch you portions. When dinning out ask you waiter to pack half of the meal in a doggie-bag, that way you wont eat it all.




Missthinwallet advise: Print out your grocery list so all you have to do is circle the heatlthy items. Put sticky notes in the mirror with messages to hit the Gym. Don't procrastinate.
love, missthinwallet

Easy affordable quick diet

Some times an unexpected special occasion appears on your calendar and of course you are caught off guard.

Weather is a weeding or a romantic cruise your beloved one surprised you with, I have a solution. Easy, cheap and quick. One week following this diet and you will be ready to rock your whole wardrobe.

It is recommended that 45% to 65% of your calories come from carbs.

Breakfast

• 1 cup whole-grain cereal -- 41 g


• 3/4 cup skim milk -- 9 g


• 1/2 cup mixed berries -- 9 g

Lunch

• 2 slices whole-grain bread -- 23 g


• 1 slice cheddar cheese -- 0 g


• 2 ounces sliced turkey -- 2 g


• 1 large apple -- 31 g


• 1 large oatmeal raising cookie --10 g

Snack

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter -- 7 g


• 4 graham crackers -- 22 g

Dinner

• 1 cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti -- 37 g


• 1/2 cup marinara sauce -- 18 g


• 4 small turkey meatballs


• 1 cup steamed broccoli -- 11 g

Dessert

• 1/2 cup reduced-fat vanilla ice cream -- 17 g

Total: Grams of carbs 237.

Missthinwallet Backup plan: Going out to dinner? Have a healthily breakfast and lunch so you are not starving when you get to the restaurant.

love, misswallet

Men have faster metabolism than Women

It is a fact, and I have to ask for an explanation to my God Almighty... why do men lose weight faster than women?

In lack of an answer I googled my anger out and found that indeed, men have a faster metabolism than woman. In fact men have two major weight-loss advantages.

1. Body Composition: It enables them to to burn calories at a faster rate than women. Men are biologically programed to have higher amounts of lean mass or muscle.


2. Activity: men tend to be more active than their female counterparts. Even when they rest men burn more calories. (not fare)

According to the book "Habits of Health" by Dr. Wayne Andersen. The female body was designed for pregnancy, life giving and providing food to its offspring. Females have fewer muscles, and therefore, burn fewer calories.

In addition testosterone levels are important to weight loss, again, men have advantage in this department than women.

Missthinwallet tip: I guess we have to work harder! not to be surprised...

love, missthinwallet

Reason not to eat MacDonald's

If you consider yourself a healthy person there is not reason why you should find yourself at a MacDonald's drive-thru. Even if its 2 a.m. in the morning and you just left a bar with your friends... (oops)

If one of your reasons is that MacDonald's is cheap, I have a cheaper way to eat healthier and cheaper cheeseburgers: If you buy a package of hamburger bread (12 buns), beef patties (12 ) and any type of cheese (20 slices) you spend an average of $16 giving you a total of 12 cheeseburgers. Now at MacDonald's dollar menu that would cost including tax an average of $18, and whole lot more calories.

Here are only a few reasons not to eat at MacDonald's:

1. You would have to walk seven hours straight to burn off a super sized coke, fries and Big Mac.


2. The processed fat in MacDonald's food promotes endothelial dysfunction for up to five hours after eating the meal.


3. High blood pressure, a chicken sandwich will give you 2/3 more of the recommended daily sodium intake.
   

Most people are familiar with the movie "Super Size Me" made back in 2003 and nominated for an Academy Award for best Documentary. if you have not seen it, check it out.

Missthinwallet advice: If you really crave it, well once in a while is not that bad. But please try to avoid this food.

love, missthinwallet

Should pregnat women diet??

Have you notice that ever since America went through an economy recession more and more people are having babies? Like the baby boom we had back in the 50's.

Well lately I've found myself shopping at BabiesRus more often. No I'm not pregnant, but I've been invited to four baby showers in less than two months.

Crazy ugh?... I'm only 24. I hope this is not telling me that I'm the next one hosting a baby shower. Well just in case, I suggest all women should know about pregnancy diets, so that post-pregnancy baby fat isn't so hard to get rid of.

There is not especial diet for pregnant women, but eating a healthy balanced diet that gives all the nutrients for your baby. For the first three months the diet should be high on in calcium, and for the rest of the pregnancy women need extra protein. foods high in protein.

Woman wrongly think that they have to eat for two, WRONG, According to the woman's hospital in Boston, pregnant woman should avoid eating for two since too much weight gain is linked with with complications at birth.

Here are some prenatal DONTS :

1. Eating Unsafe foods. Like raw fish. Can be dangerous for the baby


2. Skipping breakfast. Try a whole-grain English muffin with 2 teaspoon of nut butter, a banana and a glass of non-fat milk.


3. Getting to much caffeine. Could make it hard for the fetus to metabolized.


4. Satisfying carvings with wrong foods. Instead of a bowl of ice cream try a non-fat bowl of yogurt.

Missthinwallet says: Eating well is important, but when you are pregnant there is a little reason to take care of yourself... a beautiful baby growing inside you!!!

Love, missthinwallet

The worst kids' foods in America

I've work in the restaurant business for the past five years and it strikes me when I see that most parents order the most greasy meals for the little ones.

MSN news just released an article about the 20 worst kids foods, and It really caught my attention since I don't understand why parents care so less about their children's food.

There is nothing wrong with giving kids treats such as ice cream, candy or fried food when either they are behaving well or getting good grades, BUT, every time you take them out to a restaurant shouldn't be as unhealthy as it seems to be.

In a typical all American restaurant the kids menu is made up with:

• Grilled cheese/ bacon optional: 440 calories, total fat 31%
• Cheese burger: 359 calories, total fat 30%
  Hot dog: 242 calories, total fat 22%
• Chicken strips: 200 calories, total fat 15% ( two pieces)

As a result, childhood obesity in America has tripled since 1980. Check Obesity rates. And since obesity increases the odds of a heart attack, consider the impact of an entire generation of overweight children. "our future."

Missthinwallet gift: If you want to learn which are the best and worst foods not only for kids, but for adults as well check out this book, Eat this, not that. It only costs $26.95.

love, missthinwallet

The South Beach Diet

When I think of diets, The “South Beach” one always pops up in my head, although, I've never been familiar with it, I often hear woman mention its great results. So here I'm sharing with you what’s so popular about this particular diet.

I visited The South Beach diet web page to find an answer, I encounter my self with a “gift” for beginners, which includes, a free weight loss plan: all you have to do is answer a few questions about you height, weight, age and body type, then they will calculate what kind of steps you need in order to reach your goal.

Great but I still didn’t know what The South Beach Diet is all about, so I kept looking and found that: South Beach Diet teaches a way of life where you rely on the right carbohydrates and fats. This new way of eating allows you to live contently without eating the bad carbohydrates and fats. In contrast, when a person eats bad carbohydrates and fats they feel hungrier, causing them to eat more, which causes weight gain. The diet promises an 8 to 13 pound weight loss in just two weeks!

There are basically three phases in SB Diet:

1. First phase: You eat normal portion sizes, but all carbohydrate is restricted. This is the strictest phase in the diet and will last for two weeks. It emphasizes lean meats, such as chicken, turkey, fish, and shellfish. Low-Glycemic-index vegetables are allowed as well as low-fat cheese, nuts, and eggs. Dieters should expect to lose somewhere between 8 to 12 pounds.


2. Second phase: Some of the banned foods are slowly introduced while weight loss continues to around 1 to 2 pounds per week. You should remain on it until you lost your desired amount of weight.
   


3. Third Phase: It’s all about, maintenance and should be followed for life. It’s all about maintaining your desired weight with a healthy balanced diet. Should your weight begin to climb, simply return to the first phase.

In addition to all the steps to follow, The Diet offers you over 80 collection recipes to give the daily diet some variety, and a food list of Do’s and Don’ts.

My favorite recipe is Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms. Look it up.

missthinwallet: I say, after trying almost every diet out there, why not give this one a chance. you may be surprise with the results.

Love, Missthinwallet

Five reasons not to drink Coca-cola

First of all. If you want to shed some pounds, get rid of cellulite, have a beautiful smile and an overall healthy lifestyle; make sure your fridge has not Coca-cola products on it.

All kinds of sodas in general are very high on sugars and chemicals that not only make you fat but unhealthy too. (Especially the dark ones.)

So, before you read this, think of five reasons you drink Coke?

I know I know there are probably only two right?

1. It tastes good.

2. You grew up with the habit.

Well, now you have the chance to make a difference and teach your own kids not to drink this poison.

There are way more than five reasons not to drink Coke, but I like to show you the ones you should be most concern about:

5. Dental Erosion: All the sugar and coloring is not good for your teeth. Ask your dentist. Even if you drink sugar free soda, the acid content in sodas can be destructive to enamel tooth surfaces.

4. Kidney Damage: Researches demonstrated that large quantities of cola result in enhanced kidney stone formation.

3. Soda does not satisfy thirst: Many commercially and popular brand sodas contain sodium. Sodium is a form of salt and makes you thirstier.

2. Liver damage: There is evidence that consumption of too many soft drinks puts you under increased risk for liver cirrhosis similar to what chronic alcoholics have. The preservative sodium benzoate may be the cause.

1. Extra pounds: Soda contributes to overweight and obesity. Drinking one can of soda a day can add more than 1 pound of weight gain every month. A single 12-ounce can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high-fructose corn syrup. 97 calories per can.

Missthinwallet advise: Water is the best way to go, however if you definitely can survive off water, try other soft drinks with less preservatives like home made iced tea and natural juices.

BTW models on soda commercials really drink milk and water…Ironic huh???

H2O, missthinwallet

LA Fitness: where fitness is a way of life

I’ll start by assuring you that LA Fitness is not paying me to advertise them, though I should be get at least a month for free.
I’d like to share with you my dear bloggers, my loyalty and satisfaction towards this magnificent gym. I’ve been working out at LA Fitness for a little more than a year. Every night I go and walk through the door, I feel the good vibes among employees and clients. The receptionists always welcome people with a smile on their face, the juice bar lady makes great smoothies and the cleaning stuff maintain the place spotless. What else can you ask for?

Oh yes, besides the complimentary one hour orientation with a personal trainer on your first day, most of the trainers are always willing to show you how to work the machines without harassing you to buy a training package.

Almost every LA Fitness offers child care services! Kids klub

Your monthly payment shouldn't exceed $35, plus there are many specials for family members every month.

One of the reasons that motivated me to join the club was the variety of classes offered on a daily basis, and their schedule convenience.

Here are some of my favorite classes:

• Intro to Step: This workout prepares you to participate in all step classes.
• Latin Impact: Latin influenced aerobic workout with dance styles of salsa, merengue, and chacha.
• Kick box cardio: Martial arts-based fitness class for a complete body workout.
• Cycle: Stationary cycling workout to music.
• Hip-Hop: Hi-energy dance combination combined with a great workout.
• Yoga: Mind-body connection that helps to develop focus, balance, strength and flexibility.
• Belly dancing: Middle Eastern dance that helps sculpt and tone your body.
• Master swim: Lap swimming exercise program for endurance and strength conditioning.

Missthinwallet advice: No matter how good a gym is, if you expect good results, you must be committed to it.

Good vibes, missthinwallet

Shape up while you walk...

As I was walking trough Palm Beach Garden’s mall I found myself staring on a shoe store’s window (not Aldo), where the main item advertised was Sketcher’s shape up shoes! The latest invention on fitness outwear .Although they are sore of dorky looking, they are heavier than most athletic shoes, so you will burn little more calories per mile, as you simply walk.

They basically work by putting you off balance.


The heel is set slightly lower than normal shoes and the bottom of the shoe is curved, so your muscles are constantly working to keep you balanced.

Benefits of wearing shape ups:

• Promote weight loss: if you lace them up and get moving while also watching your diet.
• Reduce cellulite and tone thighs: walking in these shoes is allegedly great for the thighs
• Firm buttocks muscles.
• Improve posture.
  

Prices run from $110 to $140 depending on the model but if you go to Amazon there are offers from $98.

As shape ups become more popular, more colors and styles coming out to the market, not only there are shape ups sneakers but sandals, boots, flip-flops and more.

Whether they work or not, still remains as a question. Many people assure they have great results while many others disagree.

Missthinwallet resolution: I gave it lots of thinking and honestly shape ups are not in my shopping list quite yet...I’m not so convince with the style.

Love, missthinwallet

How to avoid Halloween candy overindulgence

Halloween is getting closer and closer and we all know this frightening, yet fun celebration is all about the delightful treats no one can resist to.

After we reach certain age the main concern on Halloween night is trying not to fall in the sweet temptation of candy, but don’t worry all it takes is a little thinking and pre-planning.

Tricks to resist temptation:

• Wait to the last minute to buy the candy you are planning to give out to the neighborhood kids, that way you don’t fall into the temptation to eat them all.
• Try not to buy goodies you can’t resist, so if you are crazy about m&ms buy lollipops instead.
• After Halloween night is over, toss out the leftovers, that way you don’t have them haunting you the following days.
• Chew gum: Sugarless gum gives your mouth a burst of sweet sensation for very few calories.

If you think it would be impossible to resist the goodies, plan a 911 workout session. Hit the gym and try these steps for 45 minutes on the treadmill.

1. Warm up and walk easily for 3 minutes
2. Power walk for 2 minutes
3. Run fast for 4 minutes
4. Repeat step 1 and 2: 8 times
5. Cool down walk 2 minutes

To find out which are the most tasty and popular Halloween candy check out mydessertaddiction! Best blog on goodies.

Missthinwallet treat: Buy gummies. Gummy worms are a wonderful treat for Halloween. They’re low in calories. In fact, one gummy worm only contains 32 calories.

love, missthinwallet

Sushi- One of the healthiest foods in the world

Sushi is known as one of the best inventions from Asia. Although, sushi is most commonly linked to the Japanese heritage, it actually began in China during the 7th Century.

When I hear the word Sushi I think yummy… Not only sushi is inexpensive but quick to make. Sushi could be categorized as fast food, even though it does not have nearly half as many calories a cheese burger does.

So the good news is that sushi is not only delicious, but it's also healthy. For all my sushi lovers reading this blog, I found the exact number of calories on some of the most popular sashimi (no rice) or maki (rice), and while it depends on how much you eat, a sushi restaurant is certainly a safe place for someone who wants a healthy meal.

• Avocado Roll 140 calories / Fat: 5.7g / Carbs: 28g / Protein: 2g
• California Roll 255 calories / Fat: 7g / Carbs: 38g / Protein: 9g
• Cucumber Roll 145 calories / Fat: 0g / Carbs: 30g / Protein: 6g
• Spicy Tuna Roll 290 calories / Fat: 11g / Carbs: 26g / Protein: 24g
• Shrimp Tempura Roll 508 calories / Fat: 21g / Carbs: 64g / Protein: 20g
• Salmon & Avocado Roll 304 calories / Fat: 8.7 / Carbs: 42g / Protein: 13g

If you buy sushi at school or at the little restaurant around the corner, a roll of 6 to 8 pieces could cost around $6 and at a fancy restaurant it could cost $10. As you might notice there isn’t much difference. There is no way you can’t go broke with sushi.

Check for the closest sushi restaurant in your area, go to Cityguide a great search engine.

Missthinwallet says: Sushi Siam Yama is my all time’s favorite restaurant in Boca Raton; I usually get the Osama roll (salmon tempura, avocado and cucumber). Tell me which is your favorite?

Love,

missthinwallet

The myth about low calorie drinks...watch out, 1 gm of alcohol has 7 calories.

TGIF! you are off the clock and ready for happy hour... Hold it; I haven't been searching the best ways to stay thin so that you go and ruin it in less than 2 hours...no way. However, with a little planning, you can avoid diet disaster, and there are some alcoholic drinks that are relatively low in calories.

I have been bar-tending for the past five years, and let me tell you something. I have not yet understand, why is it that most women won’t eat a piece of cake, still they dink between four to five glasses of wine or cocktails in a single night.

If you want to find out about the best low calorie drinks, then you are in the right place.

Top three low calorie liquor drinks:


Vodka-club soda splash of cranberry juice:

The Vodka and Cranberry is a very popular cocktail, but juice can pack the calories and sugar on. Switch it out with a tiny splash of cranberry light and the calories stay off, making this drink a winner at 140 calories.

2. Cosmopolitan:

The Cosmopolitan can be made easily. A Cosmopolitan is four parts vodka, two parts triple sec, two parts cranberry juice (use light), and one part lime juice for a tasty low calorie treat.150 calories

3. Mojitos:

This low calorie alcoholic drink is making a popular comeback. A properly made Mojito has only 160 calories and 15 grams of sugar, and it is a tasty treat. Use brown sugar for fewer calories.

Fitness Magazine has a variety low calorie drink recipes, check them out and throw your own low calorie party!

Try to avoid the following:

• Drinks with heavy in cola
• frozen/creamy drinks (pina coladas, apple martinis)
• mixers (eggnog, red bull)

Beer Belly: You can easily exceed 500 plus calories once you start drinking more than two bottles of almost any brand of beer.

Missthinwallet tip: Although red wine is delicious and healthy, you are better off with whites if possible, spritzers this gives you less alcohol but more volume to drink.

Cheers,

missthinwallet

Special K challenge…Eat breakfast & manage your weight

What’s the difference between a morning and a good morning?

Every morning when I wake up my stomach starts growling, it’s like I have a monster inside my body starving to death, luckily enough I have the kitchen just few steps away from my room.

Once I stand at the kitchen door, I find myself in the middle of a decision making torture. “mmm should I eat a bowl of special k fruit and yogurt, red berry waffles or a strawberry cereal bar.”
Btw today I chose the red berry waffles!!

Eating a balance breakfast will get your metabolism going, and help you eat less throughout the day. No wonder why breakfast is known to be the most important meal of the day.



Kellogg’s has been around since 1906, however it wasn’t until the past few years that the company came up with a nutritious program called Special K challenge whose main purpose is to help people manage their weight.

Thank god I belong to this generation! We actually have many options to choose from.

Among the different Kellogg’s products most of them have only 90 calories per serving, see nutrition facts on each box:

• Flavor cereals: Original, vanilla almond, fruit and yogurt, cinnamon pecan, blueberry and chocolate delight.
• Original and red berries’ waffles.
  
• Multi-grain crackers.


• Cereal bars: strawberry, honey nuts, vanilla, chocolate pretzel.


• Protein shakes: Strawberry, French vanilla and chocolate.


• Protein water mixers: strawberry kiwi, iced tea and pink lemonade.
  

Visit the specialk challenge web site, you will find a variety of diet tips, recipes and products such as the ones I previously mentioned.

Start the challenge now...

Missthinwallet tip: Take the what's your food personality quiz at Special K turns out I'm an adventurer... let me know which is your personality.

Love, missthinwallet

Get rid of cellulite- women' worst enemy

Don’t worry; even supermodels suffer from the so called "cottage cheese" appearance, they just make it less noticeable with airbrush.

Cellulite is caused by both a person’s genes and an unhealthy lifestyle.

Although cellulite appears in different amounts on each individual, most women I know; including me! have at least some cellulite in the legs, arms or stomach.

There are many myths of whether cellulite can completely disappear or just reduce its appearance.

Many companies offer different “solutions” or “anti-cellulite” products to get rid of cellulite; creams, pills, lotions among others. So far I have not seen such results.

Not only they are expensive, but most, if not all, of those treatments do nothing but submit your body to unneeded stress and damage.

The appearance of a fat lump may not change, but your overall cellulite can reduce with a diet low in saturated fats – as well as to combine such diet with some exercise.

Follow these steps and let me know about your possible change:

Diet:

• Replace processed food with fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains.


• Cut your overall fat consumption and choose "healthy" fats (like lean meats and nuts) over junk food.


• Limit your daily calorie intake.


• drink lots of water.
  

Exercise:

• Leg lifts, squats, stair machines.


• Cardio


• Riding a bike is extremely effective.

Missthinwallet Tip: Besides the diet and excercise, look for other treatments as an extra kick to to get rid of the "cottage cheese" apperance.

American Laser Centers offer a cellulite reduction therapy, vist their webpage and click on services for more info.

Love, Missthinwallet

Plastic Surgery gone wrong

Painful accomplishment...

In today’s world, getting a plastic surgery is almost like buying a car, common, easy and somehow cheap, (compare to 10 years ago). However, as any other investment, there are risks that come along when getting this “non necessary” surgeries. When I say non necessary I mean cosmetic.

It is not a secret that most celebrities choose aesthetic surgery over any other method. Well, now more than ever, regular non-famous people go under the knife as this option becomes more accessible to our wallets. In most cases with great results, while for others not so lucky, their dream of looking fabulous becomes a completely nightmare.

From Jocelyn Wildestein to Cat woman

Wealthy socialite, who is said to have spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $4 million on plastic surgery. As a result of her delirious obsession to have bigger lips and to look younger... she looks like a CAT....

Michael Jackson

The King of Pop obsession to stand out and clearly to become white, made him look to what some refer as "a freak".. hideous..

With recent advancements in the science and technology, it is still a tougher job to prevent the deaths that occur due to surgery.

Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty: 1 out of 600 die.

Liposuction: 1 out of 5.000 die.

Look for clinics with all the proper certificates, do not settle for the cheapest, in this case you are not dealing with clothes but with your own life.

Missthinwallet says: Whether is liposuction, breast augmentation of a nose job…. There is no need to go this far, if you wish to change something about your body make sure you find a doctor with good reputation, as well as to consult with your family members.

If people judge you for your physical appearance, they're not worth your time!!!

Love, Missthinwallet

Which is your body type?

The first step to rock an outfit is by identifying your body type!!! As hard as it may be to admit it, no body is perfect!! So let try to do our best...
Whether you are petite or curvy lady, I'm sure there are many ways to make your style fit into your body type.

As I grew older, I discovered a slight difference between some of my friend’s bodies and mine: My hips were somehow bigger than theirs, not fat just bigger. I was a 14 years old girl trapped into an 18 years old woman; the only good thing about it was that I had older guys’ attention!!! at least that was a good thing back then.
Now, I want you look at yourself in the mirror and do a little analysis, (be honest) and classify you body as:


1. Pear: Curvaceous hips with a tapered, small waist:

-wear straight-leg or pencil skirt with heels, since the bottom is wider you should create more width and volume to your shoulders and chest. shorts aren't the best choice for you.

2. Apple: full chest, little waist definition, small hips?

-Try deep V necks to slim down your chest,soft fabrics for a girlie look. floral patterns that add more width to her hips.

3. Banana: Flat chest, not so curvier? slim..

-Choosing pants with well-placed pockets is great way to add attention to certain areas.. You can get away with large and wide blouses and still look slim.

4. orange: big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs?

-Wear solid dark colors like black, navy, dark purple and Wear bright colors or patterns on your hot spots to draw attention away from your trouble spots.

If you want more detail fashion tips, visit this Website.. You'll love it.
http://www.womens-business-clothes.com/dress-body-type.html

Missthinwallet tip: No matter what your body type is, making your legs look longer is generally flattering.

Love,
Missthinwallet

How to look skinny in your pictures

Sometimes I wonder how is it that supermodels and actresses look so good in the red carpet. It’s time to stop wondering because I finally found the solution!

Girls, it’s time to reveal another secret that will make you look skinny in your facebook pictures!

The secret…it’s all about the pose. I will share with you some secrets that can help you look 10 pounds thinner on your photos.

1. Always turn sideways to the camera and put your best foot forward…literally. Point your toes towards the camera and tilt your body a little bit.


2. You don’t want to seem like you have a double chin, so pull your head up a little bit more to the front.


3. Sometimes trying to suck your stomach in might show your ribs and it will cause people to wonder about an eating disorder. So pull your shoulders back, chest up and gently suck your stomach.


4. The responsibility is not only on you, make sure that whoever is taking the picture takes it from an eye level angle or if anything from above, but never allow anyone to take a picture of you from below.


5. Use objects you have to cover areas that you don’t want to be seen. For example a purse in front of your belly or a jacket on your shoulder. Remember the flash brings out flaws in everyone so you gotta help yourself!

Now that you know some secrets, I hope to see your new facebook pages updated with some new and “skinny” pictures of you!

I found online the best cameras rated to fit a woman’s purse, check it out and snap away! http://wize.com/digital-cameras/t1057-purse

Missthinwallet advice: Practice these tips in front of the mirror every chance you get, but make sure your doors and windows are closed so you’re not caught.

Party or workout?

Tired of the same kickboxing, step up, boot camp and yoga classes??? I am. That's why I decided to try something diferent, and I found the perfect solution that will make you forget about the monotonous classes most gyms offer.

If you are shy, then it's also perfect for you, since you can do it in front of your TV or computer, without people checking you out.

There are millions of fitness videos in the market, and the best of all is that you can get them for free!!! God bless YOUTUBE…

So, If you like to shake what you momma gave you! Then you should try ZUMBA my favorite firness video.

The creator of this wonderful workout video Beto, is from my beatiful Colombian.

hey, I'm supporting my people!

ZUMBA infuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves. You will dance anything from Salsa to Reggae. If you want you can also purchase the Total body transformation system package for $59.95, that’s what a trainer charges per hour, BIg savings... and this DVD’s last forever! In addition you can find from t-shirts to handbags so that you can become a true ZUMBA fan. http://www.zumba.com/us/about

Missthinwallet's treat: party-party... Enjoy this clip...and Zumba... Ya!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIRPHHKJt7Q

Love,

Missthinwallet

Weight Loss Emergency- The secret is reductive massages

Girls it about time I reveal a secret not so secret… some models not only exercise and diet to look the way they do, there are some last minute treatment that many woman do before they have an important event; whether you need to fit into your wedding gown, you going to a photo shoot, or planning vacations to Cancun.

There is a way to look divine in as soon as one month. I think you deserve the truth. So for those of you who don’t know, there are many procedures and treatments way cheaper and more convenient than going under the knife.

Last year I spent my summer back home, (Colombia) where I discovered the magical world of Reductive Massages, that along with teas and a balance diet made me loose a few inches off my waist in less than a month. My sister (who is a regular patient) made me an appointment with a wonderful lady whose magical hands make miracles… off course as skeptical as I’m, I went not expecting much. Well let me tell you don’t be so skeptical, I clearly see that you can never say never…Ironic Hugh??

Reductive massages are manual maneuvers using body fat creams, or just oil; that the therapist put on your body (if you want an specific area) as she/he moves the tissue under the body fat layer, removing toxins and braking fibroses all by hand.

It is indicated for inches reduction and as coadjutant in treatments against cellulite, acting in body fat nodes ending with fluid retention. Don’t think this are as the regular relaxing massages, this reductive massages HURT as s*!%^&t,,, no pain no gain right?

Now let’s talk about prices. I paid around $150 dollars for a 10 day session, plus my airline ticket for 15 days that cost around $400 a total of $550! Treatment and vacations included!!!
I took the time to look around to get such massages in the states; I found some very expensive treatments as well as other reasonable ones.

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  Ralsto massage center charges around $300 for the treatment http://www.ralstonmassagecenter.com/prices-services.html
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  The wellness center located in Tallahassee, Fla., $1.695 for three months treatment http://www.talwellness.com/price-lists-rates.html

Missthinwallet advice: A big NO NO! To the vacuum Massage therapy those treatments made other than manually can end up damaging your body tissues, as well as ripping you off, places like this one charges you close to $8.000

http://www.skinforlife.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=139 “skin for life” blah blah….

Love,

Missthinwallet

A natural way to get cleaned up.. Green Tea

As a mention in my previous post, we don’t have to go as far as purging to clean up our bodies. If diets and excise aren’t enough to lose weight, then there are many other options to do so in a completely healthy and affordable way.

Every cell in the human body runs on oxygen, however, as important as oxygen is, it also causes damage to the very cells that rely on it to live. This damage is called oxidation, visit this website for more info http://www.thedietchannel.com/Antioxidants-All-About-Antioxidants.htm Now; you must be wondering what’s the connection between oxidation and body fat. Well , little do many know, by including foods or products that contain antioxidants in your daily diet, you will enhance your health by removing toxic waste hiding inside your body; therefore your system will automatically expulse those residues that turn into fat.

Every night before I go to sleep I drink a cup of Green Tea, it helps me flush toxins out of my system. You can find a variety of brands at the supermarkets, although many are expensive, I recommend Lipton Green Tea, a box of 16 bags Lipton tea costs around four dollars, not only it’s cheap but tasty. Lipton teas are made from real tea leaves that naturally contain protective antioxidants. (Read ingredients on the back of the box). I give it 10 points.
Ever since I started drinking tea, not only I lost some weight, Green Tea also boosts my energy and increases my immune system level.

Here are some medical conditions in which drinking Green Tea has a great reputation to be helpful:

• Cancer
• Rheumatoid
• High cholesterol
• Cardiovascular disease
• Infection
• Impaired immune fuction

Missthinwallet's important fact: Antioxidants can also be found in fruits and vegetables, it is important to include them in your daily diet. Take note that not pill or tea can provide the same balance of vitamins and minerals that are found in a single fruit or vegetable. Also if you add sugar to the tea do not expect great results… no SUGAR por favor!!!

Love!
Missthinwallet

Don't go this far....Losing weight is not worth losing your life

I like to start by explaining that my blog will NOT incentivize girls to do just anything to look thin, rather I’m going to recommend different ways you can look slimmer as well as healthy, and that’s why my first post will expose the consequences of losing too much weight the wrong way.

I moved to the states from my natal Colombia when I was 16 years old, “such complicated age” grandma used to tell me. Indeed, as a matter of fact, once girls turn 13 body image becomes the most important issue in our lives, and we are driven to do whatever it takes to fit in. Well for me the struggle with body weight begun as I gained close to 10 pounds only six months after I moved here. As more teenagers I wasn’t immune to peer pressure, so in order for me to lose weight, I consulted my terrible crisis with a friend, instead of telling my own mother; ( by the way she is my best friend).

I started to take “diet pills” my friend gave me and also begun to skip meals. … Luckily my mom found out before I could even finish the 50 capsules I was suppose to take. Just like mine there are millions of cases every year, sadly not all parents watch their kids the way my mom did with me!!! Please note. I could have easily become an anorexic.

So in case you don’t know what Anorexia is, I will explain briefly- People with anorexia are obsessed with being thin. They believe they are fat even though they are very thin. Anorexics see a fat person when they look in the mirror. What they don’t see is the tremendous physical and emotional damage that self-starvation inflicts. A person with anorexia nervosa tends to over exercise and purge, this disease is a potential deadly eating disorder that has lead to many deaths especially among teenagers.

Some of the symptoms of anorexia:

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  Extreme weight loss
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  Irregularity on menstrual periods
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  Compulsive exercise
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  Depression.

So if you know someone that may possibly be having an eating disorder, provide that person with information about resources and treatments. Offer to go with him or her for moral support if they see a doctor, therapist or nutritionist.
You can also visit A program for lifelong recovery at http://www.raderprograms.com/the-problem/symptoms this website offers not only plenty information about eating disorders, but also a treatment for recuperation.

Missthinwallet advise: Your life your choice! Life is all about finding a balance, so let the super models starve themselves, trying to look like a cover girl is definitely not worth your life!

Love,

Missthinwallet