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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Skipping breakfast is a great way to lose weight, especially since most of the calories in food consumed in the morning are burned off during physical activity. But, despite these good intentions, many runners find themselves starving after a hard workout. Skipping breakfast can lead to overeating, which, in turn, can lead to weight gain. Instead, runners can benefit from a meal that includes carbs and protein pre-workout while refueling with a sports drink, protein bar, and baked goods. When you exercise, you are essentially breaking down muscle fibers, and to rebuild those fibers, your body needs 24 hours to replenish them. But if you are trying to lose weight,…
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How To Color Coordinate Successfully?
Have you heard of color coordination? It’s the art of using colors in your home to create a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing look. Use color themes to visually direct readers through your content. Color coordination is a technique used by interior designers to make rooms visually pleasing by matching and contrasting colors. It’s the same practice followed by web designers and web developers as well. Setting a color theme can be a fun way to add a little flair to your home decor, and it’s ideal for spring. You can mix and match with what you feel works for you, plus add your own style in, for example, you…
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9 Best Petite Fashion Tricks of All Time
When it comes to adult fashion, petite women face a lot of challenges. They have a hard time finding clothes that flatter their curves, and many fashion items simply aren’t meant to be worn by people under 5’4”. But petite fashion doesn’t have to be a challenge! Today, we have compiled a list of the nine best petite fashion tricks to help inspire your next outfit. Know Your Measurements When it comes to dressing, we all have our own unique style, but sometimes it can be hard to find clothes that fit just right. One trick to finding clothes that fit is knowing your measurements. This can help you know…
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Features You Should Look for In a Fitness App
Fitness apps can be a great way to motivate yourself to get more active, but with so many choices, it can be hard to pick the right one. So, what features should you care about? While an app can have many features, the essentials are pretty simple: first, you need to make sure the app has workouts that appeal to you, whether running or yoga or strength or cardio. Then, make sure the exercises on the app are some forms of strength training. This means you’ll work almost every major muscle. Finally, ensure the exercises are varied enough so you won’t get bored and that the app offers enough variety…
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How to Cook a Proper Roast Dinner
There is nothing more comforting for many of us than a nice roast dinner, whether it’s beef, pork, or chicken. But cooking a roast dinner can be tricky since many different techniques are available. Thankfully, there are recipes out there that outline how to properly cook your roast dinner so you don’t end up with tough meat or a dry bird. Most people cook roast dinners the same way every time. They may follow a recipe or simply throw in whatever meat and vegetables they have in the fridge, stick them in the oven, and then complain about the result. So, can you really improve on the classic roast dinner?…
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Simple Style Tips for a Leather Blazer
Leather blazers are a staple in the modern wardrobe, and though they aren’t cheap, they are incredibly versatile. They’re durable, stylish, and go with just about any outfit. They are great for adding structure to an outfit, can help tuck in a sweater (a great investment!), and look fabulous over skinny jeans. However, it isn’t something you can get away with wearing just anywhere. Additionally, like anything you put on your body, a leather jacket or blazer can get dirty and stained if you don’t take proper care of it. Nevertheless, you can learn how to clean it in just a few minutes. Women’s bodies come in all shapes, sizes,…
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The Best Casual Wears to Not Forget in Your Wardrobe
Casual fashion usually refers to clothes that are worn outside of the workplace or other professional environments. These clothes are meant to add comfort, relaxed style, and casual flair to your wardrobe, but they can also be worn when you go out on the town or attend a more formal event. Because casual clothes are more casual than formal ones, they tend to be less restrictive, but it does not mean you cannot dress up in casual clothes. Simple pieces can be dressed up to look smart for an event while still giving that casual air. Casual clothing is versatile, comfortable and can be worn almost anywhere. Whether you are…
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Cooking for Vegan Guests: What to Prepare
Cooking for vegan guests can be intimidating, to say the least. Many vegan dishes are unfamiliar, but they are often quite simple to cook. Whether you are cooking for yourself or your friends, it is not difficult to cook vegan dishes once you get the hang of them, plus, they could become some of yours and your friends’ favorite foods to eat. Here is what you can prepare for vegan guests: Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains When guests come to stay for a weekend, it can be easy to think that it is only your responsibility to make all the meals. Not true! Chances are, you are not a vegan, so…
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How to Look Like a Parisian Women
If you are a woman and want to change up your style to something with more sophistication as well as add in a European flare, maybe you should think about matching your style to that of Parisian women? There are a few things you must do to achieve this. In Paris, women care for their looks, clothes, hair, and body. They take care of their nails, teeth, hair, and face. Parisian women also eat a healthy diet, for instance, they eat fresh vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, white meat, fish, and poultry, as well as drink plenty of water. Parisian women have long had a reputation as some of the best-dressed…
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What to Wear on Your First Date?
What to wear on your first date is tricky, particularly for women. Women want to look their absolute best while also being comfortable at the same time. With men, it’s relatively easy; their constant worry is making sure they look good and that everything fits. So, when picking outfits for a date, do they really think about their date’s comfort? More often than not, the answer is no. A first date can be scary and dressing appropriately for your romantic outing can add a bit of confidence to your already nervous self. So, what do you wear on your first date? Well, first, know what sort of date it is.…