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There is a saying that you should dress for success.
Most usually, this phrase implies fine suits, designer shoes and any extra accessory that you can add to the ensemble.
This is because when you hear the word success, most people visualize wealth and its preceding occupation.
In the fitness world, dress for success means something different.
Not necessarily success from a different
type of job, but instead fitness success through your method of dress.
This is due to that fact that studies have linked casual dress at work to more calories burned while doing normal day to day activities.For many women with jobs such as those in the media, management positions, bank tellers and even the glamorous gals behind the counters at your favorite department store, tight skirts, constrictive collared blouses and high heels are common thread.
In the past, I have also shared in the cruel wardrobe during the many years while I worked for a large corporation and various other professional jobs.
As the day progresses and your time-efficient tootsies have begun to swell, sometimes you prefer the sanctity of your stabilized desk rather than the crushing sensation of body weight in heels against the earth.
Sometimes even a much-needed trip to the restroom is postponed for the sake of avoiding the walk of what seems like burning coals.
In addition to sore feet, there is also the social lunch hour.
A welcomed colleague luncheon may bring plenty of laughter, but the resulting swollen tummy in your form-fitted skirt may beg for shelter beneath the edge of your desk.
Pair the two together and it is a recipe for activity avoidance.
This lack of interest in, literally, going the extra mile may contribute to sedentary tendencies while in the workplace, which can indeed lead to weight gain.American Council on Exercise decided to study the activities of employees and their activity levels based on daily attire.
The findings were relevant to expectation - an eight percent increase in caloric expenditure in the subjects that wore casual and comfortable clothing.
These casually-dressed participants took more steps throughout the day, including stairs over elevators, and subsequently, more calories were burned.
This was solely based on time in the office and does not include a visit to the gym.
In addition, this study was conducted in the colder seasons.
The researchers agree that there could be as much as a 15-20% increase in steps taken in the warmer months, which would equal a total of 23-28% increase in activity of those that dress casually to work.
While the studied percentage may seem insignificant, it does offsets the nation's average annual weight gain of .4 to 1.8 pounds.
If this does not encourage you to seek out better means of your professional presentation, you may want to also consider less foot trauma and the decline of irregular inner thigh contractions from putting off that lingering urge to visit the ladies room..
She is also an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and a Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant with over fifteen years of exercise experience. She is dedicated to a life of fitness as well as encouraging others to establish healthy habits and a better quality of life.momlooksgreat.com
Denim Skirts
Denim skirts continue to be popular this season. A perennial fabric, the durable nature of denim ensures that the skirt keeps its shape and fit despite being worn repeatedly. Brought into the limelight with the recent Bollywood film 'Salaam Namaste' where actress Preity Zinta flaunts her Von Dutch denim mini teamed with a red tank top, a denim skirt has and always will be a basic summer item while a longer, slim denim skirt is preferable in winter.
Owing to its versatile nature, denim skirts are a staple in every woman's wardrobe, be it a mini that would look great with a sweater and strappy sandals, a sporty pleated skirt that is generally teamed with a tank top and sneakers, or a bohemian rocker chick version studded with crystals. Long denim skirts with a slim silhouette look sophisticated yet casual with a bright sweater and pumps or alternatively, could be worn with high heels to dress up the look.
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7 Steps to a Clutter-Free Closet - How to Organize Your Closet in a Weekend
How many times have you said "I'm going to organize my closet this weekend?" But, when the weekend approaches, you find yourself making excuses to avoid the mess. It's not because you don't want an organized closet. It's because you don't know where to start! Or, maybe you're the type who gets motivated to organize your closet, but by the time you drag everything out, you're ready to hit the sack! Whew! So how do you organize your closet?without giving up? First, start with the right attitude. Don't think of this task as "organizing your closet." Think of this as "discovering the boutique within!" You know those pretty little boutiques where everything is displayed nice and orderly? With a quick scan, you know right where to go for the blouses, skirts, and shoes. Well, your closet can be like that too!Second, commit an entire weekend to organize your closet.
The actual time will depend on how many clothes you have and the size of the closet. If you get done early?great! But the...
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How to Develop Your Own Personal Fashion Style
Samuel L. Jackson has a Kangol hat.
Jude Law always seems to have a beautiful tailored English suit with a colored shirt.
Mischa Barton from the hit TV show "The OC" has her beautiful frilled skirts. What is your personal fashion style? Have you ever sat down and worked out your personality and what would suit you? You should.
After this article you will have some ideas of how to gain that look. THAT LOOK. The look that makes people say, "They have great sense of personal style."
First, take a serious assessment of your personal style. Are you traditional? Are you modern with some punk attitude? Fashion forward perhaps, daring even? You have to find this out. This heads you in the right direction.
Second, why are you trying to develop your own personal fashion style? What is the reasoning behind it? Are you trying to be more noticeable, just for fun, or for the opposite sex?
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Fashion Clothing Tips for Short Women
Petite curvaceous women definitely need to elongate their body using their clothing style for minimizing the volume. This is the general rule for the women owning this type of figure. In order to cover the faults of a figure not belonging to a tall, skinny 'giraffe' type model, you need to follow some essential tricks.
- Your aim is to elongate your body. The most frequent mistake petite women making in terms of clothing is cutting their bodies by using pieces of clothes as jackets and belts in the wrong proportions. Wearing large belts on top of pants or skirts together with blouses of different color is not the best choice as it cuts the body in two parts, drawing attention to the shortness of the figure.
- You should also avoid wearing extra fabric around the waist.
You already possess a good amount of volume in this area and the last thing you need adding some more.
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Jazz Up Your Bedroom With A Bed Skirt
A bed skirt can add a decorative touch to your bedroom and give your bedding that complete look.
While bed skirts can go with many decorating themes, you do need to consider how your bedroom is decorated and think about whether a bed skirt will fit in or not.
Bed skirts are only good if they enhance your d?cor and not detract from it.
Some bedroom decorating themes that might benefit from the addition of a bed skirt include a Victorian theme, romantic bedroom theme, Shabby Chic bedroom theme, French or Paris apartment bedroom theme or any feminine theme.
On the other hand if you have a zen bedroom, a minimalist bedroom or a modern or contemporary bedroom then a bed skirt probably will not look good.
Bed skirts which are mainly designed to hide the box spring of the bed are placed under the mattress and then hang down to the floor.
They also do a great job of hiding "stuff" you might have stored under the bed.
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Are ready to buy a portable mp3 player?
Recently, it seems like everyone looking to get a portable mp3 player. Like most new electronics, prices continue to drop and manufacturers continue to add more features. If you are like me and want to have music with you all the time, then a portable mp3 player would definitely be something to add to your wish list this year. So what exactly does a portable mp3 player do?It basically stores your music files in a compressed format on a mini hard drive. In fact, the hard drive space on some top...
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Personal Protection When Traveling - It's a Must!
One Christmas when I was in high school, I received what I thought at the time was an odd gift ? a personal safety alarm. I thanked my parents, but wondered why they thought I needed personal protection. As it turns out I never used the alarm but I sure FELT safer when I was walking home in the dark.To protect your person when traveling, there are a variety personal safety options. Actual weapons of course, which I don't recommend - studies have proven you're more likely to get hurt carrying...
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Three Steps to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids
Constipation, Hemorrhoids or Piles, and inactivity go hand in hand. If you have been constipated for quite a while, chances are you have hemorrhoids. If you are inactive because you just like sitting around or are confined to a bed or chair, then you will have constipation and hemorrhoids.So if you want to get rid of hemorrhoids, you need to take 3 steps. These three steps can be done at the same time, especially if you have hemorrhoids that are itchy, painful, and are in need of attention.First...
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12 Worst Trees to Plant in Your Lawn
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