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HERE ARE THREE WAYS TO PROMOTE WORKOUT PROGRESS.

Set Weight Loss Goals

Put up a calendar that tracks your progress and has a goal that you are aiming to reach by a certain date. When we do things without an end goal, it’s much harder to find motivation. Make it a realistic goal so you don’t get discouraged.

Find A Workout Buddy

Find someone who has a lot of energy and won’t flake out on you, preferably someone who is already fit and will motivate you to push yourself. Set plans to have workout dates and make it fun by getting a juice before or after. When you enjoy your workout, you will do it. Hey maybe invite your crush to workout with you, then you’ll really be motivated not to slack off!

Find People You Look Up To

Follow the current of the fitness masters that have paved the way for you. When you feel stuck, look at their YouTube, Facebook or Instagram for inspiration. It’s cool to realize they are humans just like us to struggle to manage their time, overcome mental blocks and make healthy food choices. You can also learn a lot about your body in the process because they love to share their diets and special tips.

I had the exact opposite problem with my ex, we would go out for dinner or breakfast or movies, and I would ALWAYS pay the bill. We were both students at the time, but I was at least working part time as well (he was too busy sleeping in on weekends to work part time). He was a complete sponge, and when I dared to bring up that I paid for everything (and he didn’t have cheap taste either) he’d sulk.

Needless to say it didn’t work out.

Now I am engaged, and my fiance  and I have paid our own way since our first date. The exception to the rule are birthdays and treats. I think this has laid a good foundation for our married life as many couples we know the man is still expected to pay for dinners and dates even though both of them are working!

I guess it just depends how you handle it from the beginning. Bad habits are hard to break, and being a sponge is a really bad habit. WHAT DO I DO?

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From generations to generations, families have passed on beauty secrets that have worked and lasted over a lifetime.

1.    Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. It increases the human growth hormone in your body and is good for fat loss and wonderful for skin.

2.    The three basic steps to great skin are to cleanse, tone and moisturise.

3.    Use rosewater with witch hazel as a toner.

4.    Honey and sugar mixed together makes a great mask/exfoliation.

5.    Place cucumbers slices on your eyes an hour before getting ready for a night out, which reduces puffiness.

6.    Have you run out of toner? Make some rooibos tea (no milk) and allow to cool down. Then simply dip cotton pads into the tea and apply to skin.

7.    Change your pillowcase at least two to three times per week, as a clean pillow ensures good looking skin.

8.    It’s not about how much product you use – it is about how regularly use it that will give you the benefit.

9.    Apples work like a bomb, not only are they great for your body or immune system, but they are definitely great for your skin. Eating an apple everyday will leave your skin glowing, your cheeks rosy and skin nourished.

10.    Coconut oil for your hair and skin, it makes a great exfoliating and moisturising.

11.    For soft hands, mix a little brown sugar and coconut oil, then rub it all over your hands and rinse.

12.    For hyper-pigmentation use a natural sugar scrub, juice of half a lemon, a half of brown sugar, one tablespoon of organic honey and one tablespoon olive oil.

13.    Freeze your eye liner a few minutes before use, this ensures that it does not crumble or break, which often happens especially when you are in a hurry. It also glides along your lash line seamlessly.  

14.    Splash your face every morning with cold water at least seven times. It apparently ‘wakes you up’ and reduces morning puffiness.

15.    To ensure your perfume lasts longer put a little Vaseline on your wrists before you spray.

16.    To eliminate brown dark stretch marks make a body scrub of brown sugar and grapefruit.

17.    Instead of going out and buying expensive beauty products, use extra-virgin olive oil, honey and baking soda to make a nice face scrub.

18.    Never go to sleep with your make-up on.

Some mothers-in-laws are sweet but not all.
Are you married? About to marry? Are you terrified at the mere mention of the name ‘mother-in-law’? Do you feel a few drops of hot urine stream down your panties when you hear your mother-in-law knocking at the door? Well, I grew up in west Africa,in southern Nigeria and I know that some mothers-in-law ain’t really nice (but that is not to say that all daughters-in-law are angels). So, how do you become best of friends with the mother of your husband and lover? Read more below

1. Never See Your Mother-In-Law As your enemy:

Actions start from thoughts and you nursing such dangerous ideas will only lead you astray. See her as who she is: your mother-in-law and the mother of your husband, and hopefully, your newest female friend. She is NOT your rival. Some ladies enter marriage with a nuclear arsenal and the mindset of ‘demolishing’ their ‘enemy’. Don’t create problems for yourself. As a woman thinketh in her heart, so she is.

2. Let Her Know You Love Him:

Yes, forget the superficial
jealousy, a mother-in-law will love you to pieces when she knows that her son is in safe hands. But, that has to be done with maturity. Every mother wants a good wife for her son but their maternal instincts makes it difficult for them to just let go. Blame the hormones. Prove to her (by your actions) that you are caring enough and you will over-ride her instincts

3. Don’t make the mistake

Of what? Of pointing out a mistake, flaw or error of your mother-in-law in front of your hubby. You are his wife and as a lady, there are much more subtle and cunny ways to draw his attention. Do not criticize your mother-in-law. Ridicule her, you ridicule your lover, and of course, the granny of your kids.

4. Stay cool!

Most of the time, mothers-in-law do not have any evil behind even the most mischievous of their actions. They are only a bit insecure thinking that no person is good enough for their child, or a woman has come to spoil the existing mother-son relationship. Such a reaction is perfectly normal and natural. Do not give yourself sleepless nights over that. Studies have show that most of the time, they mean no harm.

5. Look for the good she does and praise it.

Always do this in her presence and be genuine. Praising the behavior you want from another person is an often successful technique for ensuring that the desired behavior is repeated. Ignore the undermining behavior completely; just focus on what her good points are.
Thank her for raising such a wonderful spouse!
Flatter her by passing on a compliment about her that someone else you know made about her (for example, “Your mother-in-law is amazing!”)

6. Pray!

Prayer can do all things,never forget that.
Draw close to God and commit her into God’s hands. Shikena!

Here are pictures of some Nigerian Delicacies.