10 reasons why diets fail

1. .       Too many crash diets—a crash diet or fad diet is eating too little calories for a period of time. Most people do this for special occasions. They can’t be sustained for very long. Then when it’s over and we resume eating the way we are used to.
   
   
   2.       Skipping breakfast—they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping meals in general is not good. It’s too easy to over eat at the next meal because we are too hungry. Eating some breakfast is good. It wakes up your metabolism, and charges your brain for the day.
   
   
   3.       Too many snacks—constant snacking and not keeping up with the calories can lead to weight gain. Also most snack foods are loaded with fat, sugar, salt, are just plain over processed.
   
   
   4.       Getting too hungry—on the other hand,  if you’re getting too hungry between meals you may have a tendency to over eat at the next meal, or eat too fast, which is also not good.
   
   
   5.       Too many “fat free-sugar free” foods – foods labeled sugar free and fat free tend to claim lower calories. The problem is when something is labeled low fat we think we can eat more of it. The other problem is that these foods are so over processed. Watch your labels, fat free tend to have more sugar and foods labeled sugar free tends to have more salt and fat, not to mention a whole host of other chemicals your body does not need.
   
   
   6.       Drinking calories—some people just don’t realize how many calories are in soda, juice, and cocktails, or how alcohol affects them. It’s OK to enjoy your beverages just be sure to calculate them in daily totals.
   
   
   7.        Not drinking enough water— drink water is so important. It flushes the toxins out of our body, and so many other benefits. Did you know just being a little dehydrated; can affect your mind, heart, eyes, sleep mood, skin, and body temp? Not to mention some will confuse thirst with hunger and eat when thirst.
   
   
   8.       Not getting enough calcium—calcium is important for healthy bones, hair, teeth, and unfortunately, like vitamin C, it is not something our bodies make. Good sources of calcium include low fat dairy products, dark leafy greens like spinach and kale,  tofu, salmon and believe it or not , molasses.
   
   
   9.       Too much fast food—it is so easy to go through the drive through on the way somewhere. But fast food is so high in calories and fat. Some fast food sandwiches have so many calories, that they equal ½ your daily intake. Then add fries, soft drinks, they are also loaded with salt  and fat. Portion out  healthy snacks with you, dried fruit, nuts seeds,
   
   
   10.   Setting better goals—Finally goal setting—healthy goal setting means you know how much you need to lose. What your goal is, why you want to lose weight.(hopefully for a healthy reason). You also plan what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, and set a health rate of lose. Think of setting S.M.A.R.T goals. Another aspect of planning is keep healthy food with you, so you’re not surprised or too hungry if it is going to be awhile between meals. Like when you’re traveling.

How to Have Healthier Skin

You always want to put your best foot forward. That means looking your best. But how can you look your best when your skin has only a dull appearance? Here are some easy ways to give your skin back its glow.

Did you know that your outside can tell others what is going on inside of you? It’s true. For example, if your hair is falling out, it could be that your body lacks essential vitamins and minerals to build healthy hair - like vitamin E.

Your skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s on the outside of the body. To keep your skin healthy is to keep your vital parts on the inside in a healthy state as well. Start with taking care of your skin.

Skin Care Tips

Skin can only shine when it is well nourished. Part of nourishing it is cleaning it well. There are three steps to a beauty regimen: clean, tone and moisturize.

Cleaning involves removing all of the dirt and grime from your face every day. If you use a professional cleanser, be sure it has all-natural products and contains no drying alcohol. Clean your face on the morning and also before bed. You don’t want to sleep through the night with the dirt of the day on your face. A weekly oatmeal mask can remove deep down dirt from pores.

Toners return your skin to balance. You’ll see a reduced pore size. They also refresh your face and remove any traces of dirt the cleanser left behind. You don’t need a toner with an astringent unless you have oily skin. Dry skin can do without it. Avoid using toners that have alcohol as the first ingredient. They can dry the skin and make it fell itchy and dry

Moisturizing rehydrates the skin. Skin that is properly hydrated looks and feels healthier. It is softer to the touch. Avoid thick lotions that can clog pores and cause pimples. Use a light moisturizer that soaks in quickly without harsh chemicals and perfumes. Olive oil and coconut oil are great natural moisturisers and don't have any harsh chemicals that can exacerbate allergies

Eating and Drinking Your Way to Healthy Skin

Fill your body with good things and it will be good to you. How you eat has a lot to do with your skin.

Drink water - This point can’t be stressed enough. Your body is composed of mostly water. Each body system needs it to survive. Drink at least eight glasses a day. This can be tea, flavored water, and coffee. Avoid sodas because they have too much sugar and calories.

Whole grains - Whole grains contain a lot of fiber. Fiber not only makes you feel full longer, but it also flushes your digestive system of some of the fat from your meal. Many problems with our digestive tract stem from what we are putting into it. We often eat less fiber than we need and experience things like irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea.

Fruits and vegetables - Besides being a naturally sweet snack fruits are also full of good stuff like antioxidants. This includes phenols in fruits, quercetin in apples, capsaicin in peppers, beta-carotene in carrots and allicin in onions, to name a few. Antioxidants boost the immune system which will help your skin to act as a better protective barrier against infection.

Look your best with these tips for nourishing your skin inside as well as the outside.