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What exercises can I do if I sit on my desk all day?

March 19th, 2012 · Beauty

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You’ve probably read about a study that found that working at a desk all day is worse for your health than smoking. According to this study of people who spend long hours on a desk without much movement are causing great harm to their bodies. Even if you exercise every day, it is necessary to move during the day.

Something simple that you can do is sit properly, that is straight and abdomen slightly depressed. This makes the muscles work a little bit more than just slopped in your chair.

As I work all day sitting in my home office, I decided to move a bit during the day. Some of the things I do are: dancing, going for walks, using the bathroom or shower room downstairs to force me down the stairs, walking while talking on the phone, etc. But as I work from home I have the opportunity to put a Youtube video and get to dance myself so that I do not harm my health.

The video below is one of my favorites because it’s easy and you do not sweat much. The video is short and that’s the idea, have a bit of movement several times during the day as I also try to exercise every day. Hope you like the video.

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Fekkai Moisturizing Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner review

March 19th, 2012 · Beauty

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A few weeks ago I bought on sale the Frederic Fekkai Moisturizing Shea Butter shampoo and conditioner. I like the Frederick Fekkai line because I enjoy having interesting fragrances that are fresh, yet sophisticated. After using the products I can say I have added it to my list of favorite products.  I forced my husband (who is currently on L’Occitane shampoo and conditioner) as well to give it a try and he also commented about the rich moisturizing effect and softness he felt.

Karite butter (shea butter) contains ingredients that help moisturize the hair. It leaves the hair very soft, shiny, and manageable. Since my hair is of medium texture, length and color this shampoo is wonderful. This is not a product for oily hair because it can be very heavy, but hair that has been abused or has had chemical treatments (color, straightening etc.) done, it can be very good.

Frederick Fekkai Shampoo Shea Butter are packed in 8 oz (236 ml) and costs around U.S. $20. It is an expensive shampoo but I think it pays off. If you live in the USA you can sometimes find it in discount retailers like Marshall’s and TJ Max and it can be as little as $ 12.

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Leopard invasion

August 19th, 2011 · Beauty

The wild print of the season is leopard. It is in everything. The print is very easy to use and adds a lot of pizzazz to and outfit.

Banana Republic has a coat from their Mad Men Collection, it is really beautiful, but a bit voluminous and many other accessories using leopard print.  The easiest way to incorporate animal print to your closet is in accessories. A bag or a scarf work beautifully.

At the end of the season probably we will be all tired of this look because it is so powerful, lets enjoy it while it last.   We also a full article about using animal print:    how to use animal print

 

 

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