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The Lowdown on Shaping Up
If you think it always takes crash dieting to fit into that bikini, you can put that theory to rest. Start off with a smart detox. David Kirsch 48HR Detox will prime you for healthy weight loss. Products you’ll need for this cleanse are DK LemonAid 48HR Detox Drink + Thermo Bubbles + Probiotic Balance.
Lay off processed carbs and sugars. Stick to flat-belly foods such as lean and clean protein (chicken, fish, egg whites) and eat plenty of fiber-rich greens. DK stomach-slimming, muscle-making supplements — Protein Plus, Muscle Restore, Energy Bubbles and Thermo Bubbles are a must! They will aid in building lean muscle mass and turning your body into a fat burning machine.
To get the long, sexy sinewy muscles of a dancer, you need a combination of intense cardio to burn fat, along with targeted cardio sculpting exercises, such as those at Pure Barre, to shape and tone. I really like David Kirsch’s relatively new Muscle Restore drink. It has Branched Chain Amino Acids and l-Glutamine in it, along with loads of B6 vitamin. I have personally been drinking it post-workout for the past couple of months and noticed a huge difference in my muscle tone and definition. I was a little hesitant to try it because I wanted to keep a slender looking physique, but I found it seriously improved my body composition, especially when combined with cardio-sculpting exercises.
I cover all my body-toning bases with the 24/7 dimple dashing set of Fat Girl Slim, Fat Girl Sleep and Fat Girl Scrub, by Bliss. For added results, wear the Soledia Silver Wave Shorts with Fat Girl Slim to massage cellulite into submission.
Choosing the Right Sunscreen
You may feel inundated with sunscreen information, but apparently, it hasn’t been enough to help stop skin cancer from occurring at an increasing rate. One of the most important things you can do is use sunscreen every day. Zinc Oxide is one of the safest and most effective active ingredients in sun protection. It provides a physical (not chemical) barrier between you and the sun. Invisible Zinc® Sunscreen uses micro-fine Zinc Oxide (not nano) which makes it cosmetically elegant and invisible to the naked eye while still providing outstanding broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Tips:
The head is incredibly susceptible to UV rays, but it’s often forgotten. A hat is the best form of protection, but you can also apply sunscreen along your part, on your ears, on the back of your neck, and other frequently overlooked areas. You may also want to use hair-care products that contain UV filters like Neil George Conditioning and detangle spray with UV Protector. Look for products infused with the botanicals jojoba and calendula to condition and protect your hair from the perils of heat and the environment.
Keep in mind that everyone needs a little sun exposure. The problem is, we don’t know when to stop. Without enough sunlight, the body might not build up enough vitamin D, which helps protect from cancer and a host of other illnesses. That is why the flu is more prevalent in the winter when we tend to get less exposure. Try to get at least 10,000 IU of Vitamin D, either by lying in the sun for about 15 minutes or by taking a daily supplement.
