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We live in a youth obsessed society, how we deal with growing older is a very personal journey for each of us. When you look in the mirror and discover lines that were not there before can be quite confronting.

It is a sudden and daunting thought, you are getting older and your once beautiful hair is now showing a few grey flecks, your forehead now sports a continual frown. Smile and laughter lines make there way onto your previously smooth complexion. I suppose if you no longer smile like Posh Spice, apart from giving you a rather sour look you would be spared the lines.

Can we turn back the clock and look younger? Many women today are doing just that, naturally without the cosmetic surgery.

Being in your 40s and 50s today is now a much more inspiring and sexy time for women. We have better health, we look younger, we feel younger, and we are more spiritually aware and understanding of ourselves and others. We are having children in our late 30s and 40s, we are living longer and looking at ways to live life more positively.

There is nothing more beautiful then a women growing older gracefully, a women who looks after herself and enjoys the process.

Within our busy lives we search for the quickest and most effective ways of treating ourselves. Being able to incorporate these ways into our busy life styles without the fuss and stress is what most of us are looking for.

Drinking water is a must, yet try not to gulp too many glasses all at once. The best way to manage drinking a litre or 2 of water is to fill up a 1 litre or 2 litre bottle and sip it during the day.

Taking supplements, eating healthily, avoid junk food as much as possible, getting enough sleep, always applying block out to your face and hands, try to reduce stress, join a gym, wear a lipstick or lip gloss as this also helps to protect them from the sun, cleanse and moisturize your face morning and night.

Getting enjoyment from looking after yourself, instead of it being a chore. If you are on a diet and not enjoying it then stop and find ways of losing weight which you can really get into. If your digestion is sluggish, this is usually the case when we have been neglecting ourselves, try drinking ginger tea.

We live in a time where not looking our age is possible and many women prove that. Looking younger naturally is the key; you can always tell a women who eats healthily. Dont smoke, yet enjoy the occasional wine, did you know that a glass of red wine actually helps the body burn fat, this is of course combined with healthy eating and exercising.

So to all us women who are now entering another faze of our lives, instead of looking at magazines of all these wrinkle free faced women, (which is of course just marketing hype). Know there are ways you too can look just as good, if not better.

Pauline Downie has spent the past 10 years looking at ways to keep herself looking younger and healthier. Visit her site http://antiaging-care.blogspot.com and discover simple and effective ways of dealing with the many issues women are faced with today.

In 2005 the most popular hair styles were driven by celebrities, most notably the women actresses on Sex in the City and Friends and you could go down about any city in America and see look a like hairstyles. Some younger gals were thinking that in 2006 they might wish to imitate Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, although we may see more of a 1970s hybrid between these of Paris and Britney and a more layered look like back then. Men seemed to be quite content with the James Bond style, long hair let it go style and emulating the various GQ heart throbs of the Silver Screen in 2005.

In 2006 going bald will be the biggest trend, as those who have become enlightened will prove that they do not need to impress anyone with something as silly or ridiculous as a hair cut. For those who do not wish to show their enlightened self, we will see a re-emergence of the Ronald Reagan style hair cut for most men and a few will adopt the I do not give a damn about you or anyone else haircut style of shock jock Howard Sterns. For the women who are afraid to cut it all off we will see longer hair with a flared layered look. Not quite the Farah Facet haircut of the late 70s but along that lines and this will be taking hold towards the end of 2006, mostly due to Hollywoods influence on the masses. Think on this in 2006.

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When you are single, meeting potential dates is intimidating. But men who date men have an additional worry to contend with: When they learn I am gay, would they avoid me?

This, however, does not imply that there are slim chances of finding gay men who would be interested in dating. The logic is, if you like a certain type of person (gay, in this instance), go where those types of people go. However, if you are shy of venturing into a gay bar, or live in an area that is not gay friendly, gay personals are a discreet way to connect with others in the gay community.

The days of negative stereotypes for personals are gone. Millions of people are finding compatible partners through personals, and gay personals are a good option to find gay men. Whether you are looking for a relationship, a sex partner, or someone to hang out with, gay personals provide a meeting ground for same-sex guys to meet singles.

Dont be flustered if you are unable to find someone interesting the first time; playing the dating game via personals is like playing a slot machine. It has tremendous potential but the odds are uncertain. There is a possibility of hitting the jackpot, but unless you are very lucky, you have to play more than a few times to win. Similarly, if responding to a gay personal does not work the first time, simply try again. Eventually it should pay off.

Once you have located the right person, find something the two of you have in common. If nothing is evident, ask him if he is interested in the things that interest you, and take it from there. Be honest with your potential date, but do not reveal personal details about yourself. Take your time getting to know one another. Gays often rush into relationships looking for love, companionship, and acceptance, and this creates pressure to move quickly into intimate relationships, which might be too much for the other person to deal with.

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From the rainforests of the Amazons acai berries have been consumed by Brazilians for centuries. But recently, more and more of these grape-sized berries are falling from the South American palm trees into juice bottles around the world. Pronounced a-sigh-ee, the acai fruit is chockful of antioxidants.

Berries and chocolate. Generally a great combination, right? What if there was a berry that had a cocoa flavor in it? Well as nature would have it, there is. This extraordinarily nutritious berry is called the acai berry (pronounced a-sigh-ee). While it doesnt exactly taste like pure chocolate, the bitterness of cacao is incorporated into acais intense flavor. The flavor is actually hard to pinpoint as some of its juices have been compared to bitter raspberries while others claim acai produces a salty aftertaste (like say, olives.) Ok, I'm the one that said that. But the flavor is not the only thing that makes acai so unique.

Labeled the antioxidant superfood, its known for its substantially large amounts of antioxidants and nutritional value. Acai has double the cancer-fighting power of blueberries, the formerly known antioxidant contest frontrunner. Consumption of the berry not only helps prevent and attack cancerous cells, but it is said to boost energy and overall immunity as well. Actually, the list of supposed and even validated benefits is virtually endless from improved digestion to better circulation, and even better sleep. It is based on these extraordinary characteristics that acai has been referred to as the most healthful fruit in the world.

But, if youre a juice producer looking for a new venture, many juice and smoothie producers have already jumped the gun on capitalizing on the healthful fruit. While the trend is still fairly recent, grocery store shelves are already well stocked with the likes of organic acai juices, yogurt drinks, smoothies, and even teas.

And the bottles of these products make many a pretty promise. Im actually drinking an Organic Acai Antioxidant Superfood Smoothie right now that claims its sufficient for a meal replacement. Is that true? Well, it sure seems to satisfy my nutritional needs as the Nutrition Facts label shows sufficient amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fat, potassium and even omega-3 fatty acids! Andactually its the only thing Ive eaten today so far and I dont think Im hungry! Maybe this stuff really does work (Dont try this at home though folks, acai shouldnt be the only thing you eat all day.)

Acai has also shown promises of preventing heart disease, as it has 10-30 times the amount of cardiovascular-fighting phytochemical called anthocyanin found in red wine. You may have heard of these phytochemicals from the French Paradox that enumerates the oddity of heart diseases rare occurrence in France despite their high fat intake. The concept bears the phytochemicals in the red wine responsible for their continued health.

With all these benefits filling the air, the fruit sounds perfect right? Well I'm not here to tell you that it isn't, but I am here to tell you to be cautious about how much acai you consume. There is such a thing as an antioxidant overdose that has adverse effects such as weakness, fever and toxicity. So, with a fruit so jam-packed with antioxidants, one must be careful. Experts suggest discussing with your doctor what your optimal dosage of antioxidants is.

Sources:
Acai Berry Fruit Guide
Sambazon SuperGreens Revolution
Mona Vie Acai Drink

Hillary Marshak is a writer and editor for Recipe4Living.com, an up and coming recipe sharing Website. For more articles like this, or for a large collection of recipes, visit Recipe4Living

Attraction! Is the woman attracted to you? Does she feel that all powerful emotional ATTRACTION for you? If she does then she's crazy about you and will do ANYTHING with you... just to be in your presence and have your attention.

Once you get that right... that she's attracted to you.... then all you need to do is say "come here". And she will go anywhere with you. It does not need to be the expensive nights out to dinner all the time. You see, when this attraction happens she will be happy to go shopping with you. And I mean the grocery store. Anywhere you want she will go, because she wants to be with you.

What is a date? What do you think the purpose of a date is? The word dating simply means "romantic interactions". And to a guy it means "romantic interactions with women". If you want to have more romantic interactions with women then do just that and it does NOT mean you need to "take women out on dates", in order to do it.

No "dates" required.

So kick up your romantic interactions with women, but it does NOT mean "take women out to dinner twice as much as you used to".

Is this making sense?

Think about this... what do couples do a year after they meet and get together?

They stay home, a lot. They go shopping together. They start to behave like they did before they met.

This "Going out to dinner" ritual really is an amazing concept. It's incredible how powerful it is... and how men really believe that they need to do it (or similar things) in order to get a woman's attention in a romantic way. It's truly not necessary.

Do you want a woman to think of you as a "lover"? Then BE ONE.

Do you want a woman to think of you as a provider? Then BE ONE.

When you know how to trigger ATTRACTION in a woman, all the "usual" rules go away. Everything changes.

This could be a problem... if you take her out to dinner 9 times, call her twice a day, and in general just chase her around, then it would be EXPECTED that you will continue with this pattern.

If you want to be a LOVER to a woman - DO IT.

ATTRACTION has no timeline and it happens fast, if you know how to trigger it...

Do YOU know how to trigger it? When you do she won't care what you do together - as long as she's with you.

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Short on cash? Are you a starving student? Or maybe you're saving up for that next tank of gas!

Whatever the case, sometimes we all need to cut corners until the next paycheck rolls in.

These meals will fill you up without emptying your wallet. They should feed four hungry mouths.

While prices vary widely depending on your part of the country and your grocery store, you'll still find these dinners will stretch your food dollar to the max.

1. Lentil stew. One package of lentils, a couple of carrots, a couple of potatoes, water. Place the package of lentils in a large soup pot and add the appropriate amount of water (1-1/2 cups water to one cup of lentils works best). Peel the potatoes and carrots, and slice to bite size. Add to soup pot. Season to taste. If you have it: Add a ham bone, a bit of leftover beef, bacon bits, bay leaf, or favorite herbs.
2. Baked potatoes. Nothing complicated here. Buy large baking potatoes or just get a bag of potatoes on sale. If small, bake more of them per serving. Choose your favorite toppings: Simply butter, salt and pepper, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, bacon bits, or whatever is on hand.
3. Cheese quesadillas. Make these with flour tortillas. Heat two tortillas in a skillet and remove one to a plate. Top the remaining tortilla with shredded cheese. When melted, about 1-2 minutes, place the other tortilla on top. Allow to cook for a minute or so, flip the whole thing over and cook the other side for another minute. Dump onto a plate, slice with a pizza cutter. If you have it: Add shredded cooked chicken to the cheese. Serve with salsa.
4. Scrambled eggs. Get a dozen for less than one dollar. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Cook eggs in a skillet. If you have it: Add your choice of mushrooms, cheese, green pepper, or onion.
5. Spaghetti and sauce. Here again, not too creative, but you can pick up a package of spaghetti and a can of sauce for less than two dollars. Add parmesan cheese on top.
6. Tuna sandwiches. Frequently on sale, tuna provides a meaty dinner this week. For four filling sandwiches, use four of the smaller cans. Dump all of the cans into a bowl, add mayonnaise or salad dressing, along with some relish if you've got it. Stir, spread onto bread. I like to use ranch dressing.
7. Grilled cheese sandwiches. Butter bread on both sides and place on a medium-heat grill. Add a slice of cheese. Splurge on an extra slice of cheese per sandwich!

Accompaniments:

• Watch for sales on frozen vegetables. You can frequently pick up a one-pound bag for less than a dollar.
• Slice a fresh tomato into wedges or a cucumber into slices to go with a sandwich. Any fresh vegetable will do.
• Slice a piece of fruit for a healthy dessert.
• Stop by Walgreen's and see what's on sale in their food aisle. They frequently have good deals on canned mandarin oranges which make a tasty dessert. Add a bit of coconut or a few marshmallows if you have them.
• Walgreen's frequently carries canned mushrooms on sale, too.
• How about lunch for a quarter? Check Walgreen's for ramen noodles.
• Cake mixes and canned frosting are often priced under a dollar, especially the store brands. Your only additions will be a bit of oil (or applesauce if you're counting calories) and a couple of eggs (save from the meal above). For a couple dollars, you can have dessert for a couple of nights or snacks for a few days.

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