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Tummy Tuck Success Stories

The tummy tuck is also called an abdominoplasty and is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon in order to tighten up the midsection. Due to aging, rapid weight loss and repeated pregnancies, many individuals are left with a saggy belly region. Having a problematic physique flaw can cause low self esteem, relationship trouble and fewer promotions at work. These troubles often result directly from a person feeling bad about themselves or with others perceiving them in an unflattering way. How one feels about his or her body can affect how others feel about them and vice versa. In fact, it can become a vicious cycle. Typical patients who report increased success in their lives following tightening up their sagging bellies include individuals who are lacking dates, marriage relationships gone south and an aging business person who is no longer taken seriously due to his or her unsightly figure. Here are some examples of the successes that often occur following an abdominoplasty:

- Lack of social life: If a person feels embarrassed of his or her body, he or she will likely withdraw socially. This may include not asking others out for a date, not going to the beach, wearing dowdy clothes that hide the gut and more. When this same person undergoes an abdominoplasty, he or she will reach the recovery conclusion with a flattened abdomen and a new lease on life. Suddenly, this individual can wear bathing suits, tight jeans and is pleased with the image in the mirror. It’s not a surprise that this person starts going on dates and socializing more. Success!

- Marital problems: After a woman has had several children, chances are that her tummy is stretched out. This may make her feel like her “sexy” days are over which is not conducive to a marital relationship. Enter the tummy tuck – suddenly mommy is slender, taut bellied and a sensual kitten in her relationship. Of course, the husband is happy with the transformation. Success!

- No promotions at work: If a middle aged man has lost a good deal of poundage in order to be healthier, chances are that he has retained a spare tire of flab. If he is a businessman, his suits will appear ill-fitting. If he is a construction worker, he will appear out of shape. Co-workers and supervisors may take a look at him and think “has been.” The promotions may go to younger or fitter staff members. If he follows his weight loss with an abdominoplasty, his abs will be “six-pack” once again. A middle aged stud will be able to move up the career ladder more agilely with a taut belly. Success!

An abdominoplasty can create success in a person’s life because he or she feels better about the image he or she portrays. This boost of confidence will be reflected in his or her demeanor and other’s perception will follow suit. The tummy tuck not only tightens up the external skin but the internal girdle of connective tissue, as well.

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Paleo diet foods list, Paleo diet Guidelines

Before there were packaged goods, processed foods, GMOs and an ongoing debate between organic or not, there was dirt, seeds, water and roaming animals. It may be hard to consider now, but the dawn of man produced hunters and gatherers and humans had to get their own food – not by heading to the supermarket.

There were no sprays to kill insects, no chemicals or genes added or modified. No extra-large tomatoes or vibrant yellow bananas. Food was simple. It was either found, picked or hunted. And although there weren’t doctors or research scientists to confirm the benefits of such eating, it seems that when it comes to dietary habits, eating like our ancestors has some merit.

Diets come and diets go, but one in particular seems to have staying power and for good reasons as well. It’s based on eating similar to that of prehistoric man and it’s being touted as one of the best way to eat. It’s called the Paleo diet.

What is the Paleo diet?
The Paleo diet was created by Loren Cordain, a now-famous author, speaker and professor of health and exercise science at Colorado State University, who specializes in disease and diet. The Paleo diet itself reflects food items and methods of eating similar to our Stone Age ancestors – that’s right, this diet is framed around eating like cavemen. Through scientific research and peer-reviewed studies, Cordain has uncovered many health benefits to eating the Stone Age way.

There are seven premise on which the Paleo diet guidelines are based:

High protein
Low carbohydrates and low glycemic index
High fiber
Moderate to high fat intake – monosaturated and polysaturated fats with omega-3s and 6s

High potassium, low sodium
Net dietary alkaline balances dietary acid – some foods produce acid (meat) and others are alkaline (fruits and vegetables). Eating a balance of both alkaline and acid foods can have positive health effects.

High intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant phytochemicals.

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An Acne Diet You Should Follow

For those who don’t know if there is a relationship between your acne condition and the foods you eat, let me tell you that there is. You might have heard that oily foods cause acne, but this isn’t entirely true. Oily foods have caused internal changes including high cholesterol levels, but they don’t really have a huge impact on the skin condition. When does oil affect skin conditions such as acne? The only time oil would affect your acne condition, is when you use cosmetic products that have animal fats, oils and additives. Most of the makeup products and skin care products on the market today have oils added to them.

One thing you should begin doing is purchase herbal skin care products that contain no oils or preservative chemicals. These additional chemicals and oils will only cause harm to your skin condition. For those who have acne, it is never a good idea to use tons of makeup. Makeup may seem like a great way to hide your acne, but it surely does not make things any better. The types of food you eat will affect your overall acne condition. The following are some of the foods you should and shouldn’t limit on a daily basis, if you intend on controlling your acne.

The calcium rich fluid we all love drinking could be bad for your acne condition. Milk has been a great addition to any breakfast meal, but it could lead to your acne getting worse than it already is. Since milk originally comes from cows, there is a significant amount of fat and hormones which could cause an imbalance in your acne condition. I am not saying that you should stop drinking milk, but it would help if you could limit your daily intake. If you are someone who drinks milk several times a day, it could be a problem for your acne.

The one type of oil that is considered to be a helper in your acne condition is Omega 3 fat oils. All types of fishes have this fish oil in them, and they have been known to prevent acne and keep skin looking fresh. Whether you are cooking the fish or simply having some sushi, it is considered to be great for your skin and overall health. Apart from the acne benefits of fish, you would also be taking in some much needed proteins.

Oranges and berries are two amazing types of fruits you should eat at least once a day. When I say berries, I mean all sorts of berries; whether it is strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. Berries and oranges have high antioxidant content along with nutrients that help with skin development and acne prevention. By eating such fruits, you’ll be able to get rid of the bad skin cells, which allows for new skin development. During skin development, one thing you should do is drink lots of fluids. Water and concentrated juices are the best, as they give your body the hydration, vitamins and energy.

I hope this you can incorporate parts of this acne diet into your everyday meals, so that you can get rid of all the acne and live a young and healthy life.

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