It’s that
time of the year again. Saint Valentine will soon be here to pay us a visit,
and we need to make sure we look ready for it. Here are some ways to make heads
turn around this Valentine’s day:
1. Water
Yes, this is
a part of every list you would’ve read by now. But this step is just the start
of your 14-day long journey. Water is the solution to glowing skin, luscious
hair, and that great body you’re aiming for. Restrict from overdoing it as this
can lead to loss of salts in your body. Stick to atleast 8-10 glasses a day.
2. Proper
sleep
Those dark
circles are not worth your beautiful face. May be it’s difficult for you to get
your 8-hour long beauty sleep but sleeping for atleast seven hours is essential
if you want to get rid of those under eye bags.
3. No sweets
This is the
most common of them all. Sweets will help in reducing those extra kilos and
also treat pores on your skin that are commonly caused because of sweet tooth.
So ditching your ‘meetha’ moment is definitely worth the effort.
4. Get
moving
A glowing
skin and healthy body are by products of your physical activity. Indulge in
what you enjoy the most- yoga, aerobics, dance class, jogging or simply
walking. Get your adrenaline gland rushing and get going.
5. Fruits
and vegetables
Include
these in 3:4 ratio. This means three colours of fruits, namely papaya, grapes
and apples and four colours of veggies, namely spinach, carrots, tomatoes and
onions. The best way of going about this is by making a wholesome salad of this
ratio. You can also add nuts to get that extra crunch to your healthy snack.
6. Detox
juices and teas
These have
dual benefits. Not only do they eliminate toxins but they also increase your
metabolism, which means more activity and getting fitter faster!
7. Limit
coffee and tea
Caffeine may
help you stay awake, but at the same time leads to unhealthy skin and hair. Too
much of anything is bad, so limiting your caffeine intake to only two cups a
day is sufficient. Half tablespoon (7.5 gm) sugar is allowed each time as the
recommended sugar intake in a day is 15 grams.
8. No booze
This
includes breezers, beers, whiskey, vodka, gin and anything that contains
alcohol. Afterall, we do not want to slow down our process of looking fab on
V-day, right?
9. No fried
Stick to
home food. Everything can be easily prepared at home and costs less than what
you buy off the shelves of that supermarket.
10.
Meditation
Meditation
not only helps soothe your nerves but also regulates blood flow, which means a
healthy and glowing skin. Giving yourself 30 minutes of meditation everyday. It
will surely help in more than one way.
11. Early
dinner
All outings
should be restricted to lunch time. Eat your dinner by 7 pm. Early dinner
ensures a lighter stomach, fewer digestive issues and faster weightloss.
12. Homemade
hair spa
All you need
is coconut or olive oil and a hot towel. Massage warm oil on your scalp for 10
minutes. This should be followed by wrapping your head with a steaming hot
towel. This will open the scalp pores and regulate blood flow. Repeat this
twice a week and get luscious and healthy hair.
13.
Exfoliate your skin
Exfoliation
helps in getting rid of those dead skin cells, which harm the glow and life of
your skin. Using a mild scrub is preferable as it will not leave your skin with
scars or rashes. Exfoliation can be done once in a week. You can also use
multani mitti (fuller’s clay) along with rose water for supple and soft skin.
14. Stick to
a regime
Once you’re
organised about your goal, everything else falls into place. Mark 14th as your
destination and welcoming saint Valentine will be a smooth journey.
(Timesofindia)
No comments:
Post a Comment