Say No to Unhealthy Diets and Yes to Exercise

Trying to shed some extra weight? Unhealthy diets are NOT the way to do things! Avoiding foods from certain food groups can have unpleasant side-effects such as dull complexion, limp hair, tiredness and even bad breath. Is that what you want in exchange for losing a little weight? I guess not.

The proper way of doing things is to increase your metabolism rate so that you burn more fats even when you are resting! At least 30 mins of cardio activity 3 times a week should help you see some results. Some cardio activities include running, cycling, swimming and brisk walking. Be sure to choose an activity that you like so that you will stick to it. If you have the time, why not increase your exercise program to 30 mins 5 times a week? If you feel that you don't have time to dedicate to exercising, taking the stairs, doing housework and walking the dog also help increase your metabolism rate, though much less than if you were doing intensive workout. Some little things you can do if you are very busy at work are, alighting one bus-stop earlier and walking to your destination, cycling to work instead of taking the bus or fetching your own coffee at work instead of getting your colleague to do so.

exercise also promotes better blood circulation, which in turn gives you a glowing and radiant complexion! As you sweat, dirt and oils from your pores are also pushed out, so exercise can also help keep pimples at bay. However, remember to cleanse your face properly after exercise to prevent dirt from clogging up the pores again. Good luck with your exercise program!

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