The benefits of drinking water

Every article on healthy and beauty will tell you to drink more water and less sugar. We hear it all the time so there must be something to it??

Benefit number 1: Keeps you alive ;)

Benefit number 2: Weight Loss 

Benefit number 3: Healthy glowing skin

Benefit number 4: Removes toxins from your body

Benefit number 5: Carries nutrients to your cells 

How much water should we drink a day?
For women it should be around 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) a day.

How bad are sodas for you? 
VERY! Soda= sugar + bad chemicals. I had free soda at work so i would have a can of coke couple of times a week....
Now that i have limited myself to drinking it occasionally maybe once or twice a month I have definitely seen improvements in my skin and I believe it has helped with my weight loss.
Just thought I would remind those who do not think drinking more water can make a difference that is really does. It's just a fact. Do you guys drink the 2.2liters a day? xxo Jess

The benefits of drinking water

Every article on healthy and beauty will tell you to drink more water and less sugar. We hear it all the time so there must be something to it??

Benefit number 1: Keeps you alive ;)

Benefit number 2: Weight Loss 

Benefit number 3: Healthy glowing skin

Benefit number 4: Removes toxins from your body

Benefit number 5: Carries nutrients to your cells 

How much water should we drink a day?
For women it should be around 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) a day.

How bad are sodas for you? 
VERY! Soda= sugar + bad chemicals. I had free soda at work so i would have a can of coke couple of times a week....
Now that i have limited myself to drinking it occasionally maybe once or twice a month I have definitely seen improvements in my skin and I believe it has helped with my weight loss.
Just thought I would remind those who do not think drinking more water can make a difference that is really does. It's just a fact. Do you guys drink the 2.2liters a day? xxo Jess

Tips for growing out your hair!

Anyone trying to growout their hair?

Irina has definitely made a lot of progress with her hair over the last 8 months.
Her hair is not only longer but also shiner and less dry.

Keep reading to find out what you need to do to grow out your hair as fast as possible!!

I have been trying to grow out my hair for a while now so I have come across many tips and tricks that I have tried and can vouch for that they WILL help.

Note: At the most, hair can grow up to 1/2-inch per month, so you need to be patient.  

TIP #1:

Trimming your hair is essential! The bottom line is...the healthier your hair is the lessyou will need to trim it and the faster it will grow. I used to trim myhair every 1.5 months because of how dry my ends were and since using thefollowing tips I only have to cut it every 3months which isideal. So cut your dead ends off and then start taking care of your hair likenever before is what im saying :P.

TIP #2:

A healthy you means a healthy head ofhair! Eat lots ofprotein & iron (veggies and nuts).

TIP #3:

Coconut oil is a miracleworker..just watch this video.

TIP #4:
Wash less!!! The body regulatesthe production of oil based on what it needs, so if you wash your hair daily,you are stripping away the natural oils before they have a chance to get towork. So if you wash your hair every day start with washing it every secondday...there is this thing called 'dry shampoo' so yes you can do it.

TIP #5:
Get a satin pillow caseto sleep on! It prevents breakage.

Tips for growing out your hair!

Anyone trying to growout their hair?

Irina has definitely made a lot of progress with her hair over the last 8 months.
Her hair is not only longer but also shiner and less dry.

Keep reading to find out what you need to do to grow out your hair as fast as possible!!

I have been trying to grow out my hair for a while now so I have come across many tips and tricks that I have tried and can vouch for that they WILL help.

Note: At the most, hair can grow up to 1/2-inch per month, so you need to be patient.  

TIP #1:

Trimming your hair is essential! The bottom line is...the healthier your hair is the lessyou will need to trim it and the faster it will grow. I used to trim myhair every 1.5 months because of how dry my ends were and since using thefollowing tips I only have to cut it every 3months which isideal. So cut your dead ends off and then start taking care of your hair likenever before is what im saying :P.

TIP #2:

A healthy you means a healthy head ofhair! Eat lots ofprotein & iron (veggies and nuts).

TIP #3:

Coconut oil is a miracleworker..just watch this video.

TIP #4:
Wash less!!! The body regulatesthe production of oil based on what it needs, so if you wash your hair daily,you are stripping away the natural oils before they have a chance to get towork. So if you wash your hair every day start with washing it every secondday...there is this thing called 'dry shampoo' so yes you can do it.

TIP #5:
Get a satin pillow caseto sleep on! It prevents breakage.

Shanina Shaik Bonds Autumn/Winter 2012 +how she gets her body in shape

 'I've done 500 squats in a day'


SHANINA Shaik is the first to admit it takes hard work to get her body catwalk ready. The 20-year-old New York Fashion Week model shares her body secrets with Liz Graham.



The 20-year-old Australian model has already turned heads in the indust
ry. Her fans include Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements, who tweeted last month that Shaik is “one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever seen”, and compared her to supermodels Angie Harmon, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Shaik was runner-up on Australia’s TV modelling competition Make Me A Supermodel in 2008. Since then, she has moved to New York and has been modelling on the catwalk as well as for magazines and advertising.

Most recently, she became the youth ambassador for Australian underwear label Bonds and walked the
catwalk for Chanel in Paris.

Her biggest job to date, however, has been her appearance at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret show, the lingerie extravaganza which is televised to millions around the world and helped launch Miranda Kerr to international stardom.

!Workout secrets!

Shaik says to get the Victoria’s Secret gig, she had to become more muscular.

“I’m naturally thin, so I really worked hard to do something different with my body,” she says. “I did Zumba once a week and weights twice a week.”

Her favourite exercise for muscle toning is the squat. “Squats can change your body overnight. You’re toning your legs and bum, but also working your core,” Shaik says. “It’s about technique. You have to go slow.”

Shaik says doing 100 squats a session will produce a difference, but the most she has done in one sitting is 500.

“I did those using weights,” she says. “Every 20 squats, I’d alternate with 10 bicep curls. You could really see the muscle in my legs at the show.”

These days, Shaik still does squats and Zumba on a regular basis but isn’t so hell-bent on muscle tone. When she is not travelling for work, her favourite workout is running along the Hudson River in New York. “Running outside works your body a lot more than on a treadmill,” she says.

!Diet and beauty tips!

Shaik follows a high-protein, low-carb diet. “I eat a lot of fish, eggs, chicken, vegetables, salad and brown rice,” she says. Breakfast is normally yoghurt and muesli, or an eggwhite omelette with spinach.

“Sometimes it’s hard with travelling to fit in big meals, so I tend to snack throughout the day,” she says. “I also try not to have a late dinner.”

Shaik doesn’t drink soft drinks or coffee and sticks to water and fruit juices. She keeps pasta and ice-cream as “every-now-and-then” indulgences.

She is in an aeroplane at least once a week for work, so there is no avoiding airline food, but she says the secret is to eat the protein and veg in the middle of the plate and avoid the rest.

Her exotic features are due to her Lithuanian, Australian, Pakistani and Saudi Arabian roots, but she says baby oil and a high-quality face moisturiser help keep her skin in great condition.

“Using Johnson’s Baby Oil straight out of the shower is really good,” she says. “It stays in your skin for 24 hours. My boyfriend [US model Tyson Beckford] uses it too, and he looks great.

I also use Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream.”

Shaik keeps her make-up simple and says mascara and lip gloss are essential. “I use Maybelline New York Great Lash, and Laura Mercier’s Stick Gloss looks like a gloss and lipstick at the same time.”

How to do the perfect squat?
b+s trainer Damien Kelly says: “Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and raise your arms to shoulder height. Engage your core and bend your knees as though you are about to sit down in a chair, keeping the weight in your heels. Aim to lower your butt to below knee level.”
adelaidenow.com.au

Shanina Shaik Bonds Autumn/Winter 2012 +how she gets her body in shape

 'I've done 500 squats in a day'


SHANINA Shaik is the first to admit it takes hard work to get her body catwalk ready. The 20-year-old New York Fashion Week model shares her body secrets with Liz Graham.



The 20-year-old Australian model has already turned heads in the indust
ry. Her fans include Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements, who tweeted last month that Shaik is “one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever seen”, and compared her to supermodels Angie Harmon, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Shaik was runner-up on Australia’s TV modelling competition Make Me A Supermodel in 2008. Since then, she has moved to New York and has been modelling on the catwalk as well as for magazines and advertising.

Most recently, she became the youth ambassador for Australian underwear label Bonds and walked the
catwalk for Chanel in Paris.

Her biggest job to date, however, has been her appearance at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret show, the lingerie extravaganza which is televised to millions around the world and helped launch Miranda Kerr to international stardom.

!Workout secrets!

Shaik says to get the Victoria’s Secret gig, she had to become more muscular.

“I’m naturally thin, so I really worked hard to do something different with my body,” she says. “I did Zumba once a week and weights twice a week.”

Her favourite exercise for muscle toning is the squat. “Squats can change your body overnight. You’re toning your legs and bum, but also working your core,” Shaik says. “It’s about technique. You have to go slow.”

Shaik says doing 100 squats a session will produce a difference, but the most she has done in one sitting is 500.

“I did those using weights,” she says. “Every 20 squats, I’d alternate with 10 bicep curls. You could really see the muscle in my legs at the show.”

These days, Shaik still does squats and Zumba on a regular basis but isn’t so hell-bent on muscle tone. When she is not travelling for work, her favourite workout is running along the Hudson River in New York. “Running outside works your body a lot more than on a treadmill,” she says.

!Diet and beauty tips!

Shaik follows a high-protein, low-carb diet. “I eat a lot of fish, eggs, chicken, vegetables, salad and brown rice,” she says. Breakfast is normally yoghurt and muesli, or an eggwhite omelette with spinach.

“Sometimes it’s hard with travelling to fit in big meals, so I tend to snack throughout the day,” she says. “I also try not to have a late dinner.”

Shaik doesn’t drink soft drinks or coffee and sticks to water and fruit juices. She keeps pasta and ice-cream as “every-now-and-then” indulgences.

She is in an aeroplane at least once a week for work, so there is no avoiding airline food, but she says the secret is to eat the protein and veg in the middle of the plate and avoid the rest.

Her exotic features are due to her Lithuanian, Australian, Pakistani and Saudi Arabian roots, but she says baby oil and a high-quality face moisturiser help keep her skin in great condition.

“Using Johnson’s Baby Oil straight out of the shower is really good,” she says. “It stays in your skin for 24 hours. My boyfriend [US model Tyson Beckford] uses it too, and he looks great.

I also use Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream.”

Shaik keeps her make-up simple and says mascara and lip gloss are essential. “I use Maybelline New York Great Lash, and Laura Mercier’s Stick Gloss looks like a gloss and lipstick at the same time.”

How to do the perfect squat?
b+s trainer Damien Kelly says: “Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and raise your arms to shoulder height. Engage your core and bend your knees as though you are about to sit down in a chair, keeping the weight in your heels. Aim to lower your butt to below knee level.”
adelaidenow.com.au

Watch Adriana Lima work out ;)

PROOF that getting a body like hers takes a lot of work and determination !
She's insanely good at jump rope..im so impressed.

Watch Adriana Lima work out ;)

PROOF that getting a body like hers takes a lot of work and determination !
She's insanely good at jump rope..im so impressed.

Working out with Alessandra Ambrosio

Forgot this one!

Working out with Alessandra Ambrosio

Forgot this one!

Miranda Kerr’s Top 10 beauty tips

Tip #1: A woman who smiles often and is confident and comfortable in her own skin always look beautiful and leaves a lasting impression.

Tip #2: Wear what you feel comfortable in and if you have to question it...well then it’s probably not for you.

Tip #3: If there’s a choice between wearing something that is too small or too big always go with a little bigger.



Tip #4: Use quality organic skincare on your skin as everything you put on your skin sinks in. Try: Kora Organics skincare


Tip #5: Drink warm water and lemon every morning and Tahitian Noni Juice daily.

Tip #6: Dry body brush everyday before taking a shower to keep your skin smooth all over, and to activate your lymph system.

Tip #7: Every woman should have Organic rosehip oil in her handbag. It’s a product that’s rejuvenating and packed full of natural goodness. Rosehip oil is also a natural way to remove eye makeup. Try: Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil

Tip #8: Use an organic spray mist when needed to keep skin hydrated and do not underestimate the importance of an organic eye gel/cream. Try: Kora Organics Balancing Rose Mist

Tip #9: Discover what supplements are right for your body and then take them as directed. Almost everyone needs a supplement to balance his or her busy lifestyle.

Tip #10: Don’t take yourself or life too seriously, frowning is one of the most damaging things we can do to our skin!

Miranda Kerr’s Top 10 beauty tips

Tip #1: A woman who smiles often and is confident and comfortable in her own skin always look beautiful and leaves a lasting impression.

Tip #2: Wear what you feel comfortable in and if you have to question it...well then it’s probably not for you.

Tip #3: If there’s a choice between wearing something that is too small or too big always go with a little bigger.



Tip #4: Use quality organic skincare on your skin as everything you put on your skin sinks in. Try: Kora Organics skincare


Tip #5: Drink warm water and lemon every morning and Tahitian Noni Juice daily.

Tip #6: Dry body brush everyday before taking a shower to keep your skin smooth all over, and to activate your lymph system.

Tip #7: Every woman should have Organic rosehip oil in her handbag. It’s a product that’s rejuvenating and packed full of natural goodness. Rosehip oil is also a natural way to remove eye makeup. Try: Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil

Tip #8: Use an organic spray mist when needed to keep skin hydrated and do not underestimate the importance of an organic eye gel/cream. Try: Kora Organics Balancing Rose Mist

Tip #9: Discover what supplements are right for your body and then take them as directed. Almost everyone needs a supplement to balance his or her busy lifestyle.

Tip #10: Don’t take yourself or life too seriously, frowning is one of the most damaging things we can do to our skin!

Does lifting weights help you loose weight and get a toned body?

Answer: HELL YEAH!

I've been researching about whether lifting weights is something that is essential for us women to incorporate in our weekly work-outs to get or keep the bodies we desire without looking less like the Incredible Hulk and more like the supermodels in these pics ;). And this is what I found out...

I had a personal trainer for about two months with whom i trained once a week while still working out on my own 3times a week. His sessions were about 45mins long and 80% of that time was all about the weights (and push ups!!! ladiesss I started with being able to do about 3 and now I can do as many as 20.. and yess I am talking the proper push ups! its not just good for the triceps but also strengthens your core!)

I feel that my body is in the best shape it has ever been and people constantly compliment me that I look like I have lost weight and that my stomach looks so much more toned (which is super exciting for me since most of my fat is in my stomach..yes I am one of those unfortunate people who got teased about looking pregnant as my legs were so skinny in comparison to my belly).

From MY experience and the research I have done lifting weights has all these benefits:

1. You'll lose 40% more fat

2. You'll burn more calories 

3. Your clothes will fit better

4. You'll keep your body young

5. You'll be overall healthier/happier and reduce risks of cancer

This is not a joke ladies :P! Lift weights once a week, do cardio and throw in a class twice a week and I guarantee that is the best way to get a lean toned body! + with the help of an appropriate healthy diet of course.

Now lifting weights has to be done properly therefore I recommend getting a couple of personal trainer session so that you can learn how to position your body and how many to do and lalilalida.

SO dedicate time to cardio, weights, some classes/sport and BAM a supermodel is born! ;) xxo Jess

Does lifting weights help you loose weight and get a toned body?

Answer: HELL YEAH!

I've been researching about whether lifting weights is something that is essential for us women to incorporate in our weekly work-outs to get or keep the bodies we desire without looking less like the Incredible Hulk and more like the supermodels in these pics ;). And this is what I found out...

I had a personal trainer for about two months with whom i trained once a week while still working out on my own 3times a week. His sessions were about 45mins long and 80% of that time was all about the weights (and push ups!!! ladiesss I started with being able to do about 3 and now I can do as many as 20.. and yess I am talking the proper push ups! its not just good for the triceps but also strengthens your core!)

I feel that my body is in the best shape it has ever been and people constantly compliment me that I look like I have lost weight and that my stomach looks so much more toned (which is super exciting for me since most of my fat is in my stomach..yes I am one of those unfortunate people who got teased about looking pregnant as my legs were so skinny in comparison to my belly).

From MY experience and the research I have done lifting weights has all these benefits:

1. You'll lose 40% more fat

2. You'll burn more calories 

3. Your clothes will fit better

4. You'll keep your body young

5. You'll be overall healthier/happier and reduce risks of cancer

This is not a joke ladies :P! Lift weights once a week, do cardio and throw in a class twice a week and I guarantee that is the best way to get a lean toned body! + with the help of an appropriate healthy diet of course.

Now lifting weights has to be done properly therefore I recommend getting a couple of personal trainer session so that you can learn how to position your body and how many to do and lalilalida.

SO dedicate time to cardio, weights, some classes/sport and BAM a supermodel is born! ;) xxo Jess

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011/12 HAIR TUTORIAL

The Luxy sisters have an awesome youtube chanel (which I visit all the time!) so I recommend you check it out if you want to learn some new hair tricks and tips ;)

For the tutorial video keep reading!

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011/12 HAIR TUTORIAL

The Luxy sisters have an awesome youtube chanel (which I visit all the time!) so I recommend you check it out if you want to learn some new hair tricks and tips ;)

For the tutorial video keep reading!

Adriana's 10 tips on how to stay fit

Adriana's 10 tips on how to stay fit

How Lindsay Gets a Runway Body

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