Khloe Kardashian Slim Down Secrets Revealed

I am a huge fan of Keeping up with the Kardashians and I was blown away by recent pics in the media and of course the recent cover showing  Khloe Kardashian on the cover of Life and Style Magazine.  Khloe Kardashian says she’s super happy with her new body and I would have to agree that she looks fabulous.   The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star says she started emotionally eating when her parents, Robert and Kris Kardashian, were going through a divorce and her weight has been a roller coaster ever since then.  According to Khloe,
“I was anorexic when I was 15 — I’d be obsessed with working out, and I’d never eat.  That was the worst I’ve ever been. I’ve been very underweight and then overweight by about 30 pounds.”

“People [even in more recent years] would come up to me and be like, ‘Oh, you’re the fat, funny one.’ I would wonder, is that who I am?”

Khloe enlisted the help of sister Kim and worked out about 45 minutes a day, five days a week, and maintained a balanced, practical diet.  As a result, she shed 20 pounds from her 5-foot-9 frame over four weeks!

Here are a few tips to jump start your own 4 week weight loss and body transformation.

• Train with a friend- Like Khloe, she admits that she could not have lost the weight without the help of big sister Kim.  Saying ” “We both have a sweet tooth and keep each other’s snacking habits in check. Just having someone’s encouragement makes it so much easier.”  Having the support of a family member, friend, or co-worker will make staying focused and on track so much easier.
• Keep a food journal- Over the next week, write down everything that you take in and you will probably be surprised how many extra calories that you are consuming.  Hold yourself accountable by writing down your goals and sticking to a balanced, practical diet that you can keep track of in your food journal.
• Prepare your schedule and food in advance- If you want to find time to go to the gym than you have to make time.  Plan out your days and weeks in advance and always schedule in time for you to work-out.  Same goes with food preparation, prepare your food in advance for packing and on the go meals.  It is much easier to stick to a nutrition program when you have food with you and prepared.
• If you mess up, don’t blow the rest of the day- We are all human and make mistakes or give in to tempting cheats every now and then.  It is what you do after the cheat that will determine your success.  Never have two bad meals in a row, if you mess up, get back on track during the next meal.

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Hollywood Perfect White Smile Tips

 

Want to get a bright white smile like some of Hollywood’s Best Smiling stars such as Eva Mendes, Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt and Will Smith.  Look no further than these Hollywood Perfect White Smile Tips for a whiter and brighter toothy grin.  

We are all born with naturally white smiles, unfortunately over time these white smiles fade mainly due to the foods we eat, prescription medication, and genetics.  Increase your chances of maintaining a bright white smile by avoiding these damaging foods and drinks:

 

 

• Soy Sauce
• Berries
• Curry
• Coffee
• Red Wine
• Tea
• Soft-drinks

Try drinking beverages through a straw to reduce the amount of time they are in contact with your teeth.  

Tobacco is also one of the biggest culprits in ruining white smiles as it stains teeth a yellow color.

To improve and brighten your white smile try using a whitening toothpaste, at home bleaching kit, or in office dentist whitening treatment.  For maximum results use a combination of any or all of these whitening treatments.  Here are some of the favorites used most by Hollywood stars and recommended by some of the best cosmetic dentists in the U.S.

Several reviews agree that professional tooth-whitening treatments performed by your dentist are, by far, the quickest and most successful way to brighten teeth.  The treatments usually take between one-two hours at a supervised whitening center.  Treatments such as BriteSmile and Zoom are two of the most used in Hollywood and can range from $300-$800 per treatment.

Over-the-counter whitening systems are much cheaper, and are effective if used as the directions suggest.  You will also want to follow up with additional treatments every 3-6 months for a long lasting white smile.  There are several options on the market, however, Crest White-strips Premium receives the highest reviews.

Whitening toothpastes do work to whiten teeth by using them for a long period of time as directed, however, you will not see immediate or dramatic whitening results with a toothpaste alone.  If you are looking to try a toothpaste, remember to give it time and to use the toothpaste every time you brush. Here are few of the favs, Colgate Total with whitening, Ultra brite advanced whitening, and Sensodyne Pronamel for sensitive teeth.  

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Hollywood’s Get Glam Weekend Tips

Hollywood’s Get Glam for the Weekend Tips

Take a cue from Hollywood stars such as Eva Longoria Parker, Heidi Klum, and Katherine Heigl to looking sexy, hot, and put together for your weekend party, event, or sexy date.
Plan ahead-  Stop waiting until the last minute to book grooming and maintenance appointments.  No one wants to have unruly brows, uncolored roots in their hair, or unsightly toes with the new strapy shoes that you just purchased.  Set aside 30 minutes to an hour every month to schedule all of your important appointments before your special events, parties, and dates.  Also keep your appointments….don’t be someone who always cancels.

Have a Signature Scent-  If you have one than you know what it is….it is a perfume that you wear when you are dressed up in a fancy dress or just hanging out in jeans or a t-shirt.  Find a signature scent that you love and people associate you with.  Stop by your fragrance department and try out a few until you find one that you love.  Before investing in the bottle make sure to wear it for at least 6 hours to make sure that the scent stays with you and you like it.

Be Your Own Stylist-  Take what you are wearing seriously.  Pull together several outfits that you want to wear the day before.  Try on the outfits to make sure they fit properly and determine which one that you want to wear.  Next move to accessories and decide if you want to wear a necklace, pick out your shoes, and set aside the perfect earrings for the outfit.  Even think about how you want your hair to look with the outfit.  Don’t forget about a purse or clutch for all of your must need items too!  This will allow for more time for you to get ready for your event, party, or date and leave you less stressed about what you are wearing.

Practice Your Posture-  You have heard the saying “Beauty is Confidence”.  Well nothing says confidence more than having good posture.  Practice by “Standing with your feet 4-6 inches apart, then imagine a thread attached to the top of your head and someone is pulling it up ever so slightly”.

Glam up your Eyes or Lips-  For sexy make-up for your event, party, or date.  Choose to accentuate the eyes or lips but not both.  For the eyes go for a smokey look in a deep purple, blue, or grey shade and then finish off with a simple shiny lip in a nude color.  If you choose to make your lips pop go for a red, pink, or deep wine color and choose a more subtle look for the eyes in maybe a brown shade.

Stock up on Hairspray-  The under-appreciated and versatile product guarantees great hair all day and night.  After you have styled your hair,  spray hair with hairspray and then leave it alone.  If you touch hair before the product has dried it will sometimes leave the hair frizzy, it is better to spray and go.

Keep the Compact Close-  No one likes to be shiny especially when the shine is on your face.  Pack a powder compact in your purse or clutch for easy and fast touch-ups.  When you feel that you are getting shiny just slip away into the ladies room and take a minute to powder.

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