The New Token of Love

To advise is heck easier than following. Agree! And I am not here to advice, relax folks!

The other day I was organizing my kitchen and thought of something utterly weird, “why not eliminate the bad and retain only the good?”  My heart ached to name the stuff I love as, “bad” and those who know me closely, also know my weakness for chocolates, cakes and ice-creams.

I’m a huge fan of Louise Hay, but the only thing that I couldn't agree completely was her ideology about food.  She insisted on eating healthy, picked fresh from Nature. But for me food is something that you love to eat and that makes you happy. There’s no categorization of healthy and unhealthy. 

But things changed that day…Unlike other days, when I always encountered the dilemma - “to eat or not to eat”, today was different. I realized what I eat should nourish my body and not harm it. In fact, I can never think of harming my body with my most idiotic cravings for sugar laden stuff.

I took out those items which once enjoyed the status of heavenly delights from the fridge and placed them like centrepieces on the dining table and did the final talking, “from now on, here you stay and not in my stomach”.  Phew! I felt good. I felt light.  And trust me, I have gotten over the habit of popping a chocolate or a piece of cake or an ice cream slice after meals.

To be honest, I still get the cravings but I know how to overcome them. That’s the art and I share the credit with my husband too. The best part- he has stopped spoiling me with Dairy milk bars and Baskin Robbins’ choco chips ice creams. A bag full of apples, oranges, pomegranates, and limes is the new token of love from him. 

How sweet and healthy!  

Richard Branson on Knowing When to Quit Your Day Job

Q: I am very successful at my day job, and I also run a small business. With more time, effort and investment, I think my business could be hugely successful, but this would require that I quit my job. How do you know when it’s the right time to take an entrepreneurial leap of faith?

A: You have the burning desire to start your own business... So read this wonderful article to know when's the right time to quit your job and take the leap of faith, http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/229965

Editor's Note: Entrepreneur Richard Branson regularly shares his business experience and advice with readers.
Source: http://www.entrepreneur.com/

How To Be Fashionably Sun Safe

With the glare of the Sun at its best, this time of the year around, you tan badly. Are you worried of getting tanned while going out on the road? Yes, summer is all set to flex its mighty muscles. Well, as they say… sun’s the hammer and earth’s the anvil. As we flip the calendar each year, heat, thanks to global warming, is only peaking each time. Even then, I bet, you travel freaks do not really give a hoot about heat, chill or rain, but hit the road wearing the bandana of euphoria. So let me brief you on what a tan is all about while sharing a few cool tips on how to keep enjoying summers sans tanning. 

The Science of Sun Tanning

We all know about it, but still, it’s better to reiterate — The sun’s rays comprise of two types of ultraviolet radiations, viz. UV A and UVB. Both the rays are capable of altering the natural tone of the skin. The former is responsible for causing tan. UVA rays penetrate the lower layers of the epidermis where they stimulate the melanocyte cells to produce melanin, a brown coloured pigment that transforms the natural colour of the skin to a visibly darker shade. On the other hand, UV B radiations have a greater devastating effect on the skin as they deeply burn the upper layers of the skin. All in all, this ‘dark shade of skin’ is nothing but a gift from the mighty sun.

The mantra here is – precaution is better than cure.

So before you set out for a glorious summer ride, remember the following dos and don’ts…

Your Summer Attire 

A pair of full sleeve cotton shirt would keep your hands safe from that ugly tan . Try to expose your body as less as possible. The options are loose cargo pants with cotton full-sleeves shirts or tees. Convertible pants and palazzos, etc. of light fabric offer excellent comfort and protection from the sun during summers.

Protect your Face 

Men and women out there, create your style own style statement by donning on a headband or scarf, bandana, funky hats and caps that are absolutely in vogue. 

...And do not forget to walk under the sun with an umbrella and a goggle. 

Sunscreen- Must apply All Over 

You can't afford to miss applying sunscreen on all over your body be it while beach basking or any other time out of your home. Use a water proof sun screen or a sun block with SPF above 25. Gently massage your skin with the lotion or cream ten minutes before stepping out.

That’s it. Now, simply hit the road and beat the heat…smartly!

15 Reasons Why You Just Can’t Go To The Gym Today

You want to lose weight to fit in that swanky sexy dress which is well preserved in your wardrobe since ages. But how? Hit the gym, right? Yes, I have done it too...But with each passing day the enthusiasm to carry out the ritual starts fading away. And excuses for not going gym are ever ready...
Check out this piece of hilarious article http://www.storypick.com/15-reasons-just-cant-go-gym-today/  and relate to yourself. RIP GYM!