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By Susie on March 09th, 2010

Organic sugar is still sugar…

Food labels are killing me.  Organic, gluten-free, fat-free, low-carb, all-natural, added fiber, heart-healthy, calcium rich.  Everyone in the food industry has jumped on the ”healthy” bandwagon.  The new ‘health conscious’ labels make me feel better about what I’m eating… but should they?  I’ve been known to binge eat some healthy food.  I never feel bad about it because it’s healthy, riiiiight?!  Here are a few things to think about when eating your ‘healthy’ food…

1.  Organic sugar is still sugar.  Better for you in an ‘organic’ way BUT it’s still processed and has the same amount of non-organic sugar calories.  Lots of sugar can make you fat – organic or not.

2. Remember, food companies are trying to ’sell’ something.  If you’re trying to eat better, ’healthy’ labels are going to jump out at you.  Just because a juice container says it’s the equivalent of 8 servings of fruit does not mean it is better than eating actual fruit.

3.  If food is missing something (fat-free, sugar-free, etc) something horrible was probably added to make up for it.  If it doesn’t have sugar, it’s got a sugar substitute – blech.  I’d rather eat less of the real thing and have it taste like it’s supposed to.

4.  Less is more when you read labels.  The fewer the ingredients the better… the ingredients you can actually pronounce are even better than that!  If an ingredient sounds like it was created in a laboratory, it was.

It’s hard knowing all this – I love junk food.  Here’s what it all comes down to… Ice cream sandwiches do not give me the calcium I need.  Drinking a whole bottle of wine one night is not going to reduce my risk of heart disease.  Organic cookies are not so good for me that I should eat an entire box.  Sorry to break it to ya… better me than someone else.

Today’s Action Item:

Eat the real deal today.  Everything in moderation.  Food is best for you in its most natural state… yay nature’s candy!

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By Silvia on March 03rd, 2010

Do YOU Have a Healthy Lifestyle?

Today, I was talking with a friend who was talking about being tired and worn out.  I find that this is a common feeling with many ladies these days.  What a sad predicament to be in, there’s got to be a better way to live right?  The good news is that there is a solution and it starts with making the right choices.

Some of these choices include:

Proper diet. It is important to eat a balanced diet, including proteins, carbohydrates, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as to limit the servings of foods that are high in saturated fats.  You will also want to limit your sugar intake.

Getting plenty of rest. A good night’s sleep does a body good.  Our bodies need the time to recover and recuperate from the stresses of the day.  A key to avoiding illness and increasing energy is to get a full nights rest, approximately eight hours are needed for most adults.  It is also important to keep your body on a schedule, by attempting to turn in for the night at the same time each evening and arise at the approximately the same time each morning.

Choosing to exercise daily. Exercise helps you to maintain an appropriate weight as well as to burn calories.  Your exercise routine does not have to be difficult but should contain a variety of exercises so that your body can continue to benefit from it.  Exercise can help to maintain a healthy heart and body overall.

After evaluating your diet, rest and exercise are there some changes you need to make in your daily routine?

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By Susie on March 02nd, 2010

Better Butt Just Sitting in Traffic

I wonder how many hours we spend sitting in traffic during our lifetimes? Hundreds? Thousands? Why not make the most of it?!

SQUEEZE YOUR BUTT.

Sitting in traffic is time you’ll never get back – use that time wisely to sculpt your buns, hun.
Here’s the drill:
Squeeze, hold for 10 sec, release – 10 times
then…
Squeeze, release – 10 times fast

Will you look like a goofball? Probably… but you’ll be the one with the tightest rear-end on the road!

This week’s Action Item:

Squeeze your butt at every red-light you catch. Squeeze it ’til you’re yelling ‘gimme the greeeeeeen’!

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By Silvia on February 27th, 2010

What I’ve Learned From Slovak Hockey Team at the Olympics

I don’t know about you, but here at my place we live Olympics. Late nights and early mornings mean lack of my beauty sleep and it’s starting to show on my face. My dark circles are getting even darker and I need 2 extra layers of concealer to look normal during a day. Uff! But you know what? Watching these men and women performing their best after 4 years of hard work reminds me that there’s time for hard work, but there’s always a reason for hard work. So what’s yours? What do you want to achieve? Where do you want to be in couple of years? How do you want to look? Who do you want to be? What is your reason why you’re doing what you’re doing? Once you figure it out, taking some “ME” time, taking care of your body and mind, working towards your goals won’t feel hard. You’ll start to see your problems as stepping stones. But remember, our lives can’t be just about working hard! There also needs to be a time to celebrate! Define smaller steps on your way to your dreams and take time to celebrate once you get there.

I’m not sure whether you watched yesterday’s hockey game Canada vs. Slovakia, but I did. Many of you know that Slovakia is my home country and I can’t help but I still like Slovak hockey team the best. And the game they played yesterday was amazing. Don’t worry, I’m not going to write about the game, but I want to share with you a lesson learned. Slovakia was losing game in the beginning of last period 3:0. There were many comments all over internet about Canada team being winners and Slovaks as losers without a chance to win. But you know what? Slovakia is a very interesting nation. We don’t give up easily. Slovaks gave 2 goals and last 7 minutes of the game looked like they’re ruling the game. They didn’t win, but for sure they showed Canadians they don’t give up easily.

Ok, so what’s the point? Why do I write about hockey here at My Magnetic Blog? It’s simple. Just think about it. How many times did you feel like you’re loosing the game? How many times did you feel like quitting? Everyone around you says or thinks you’re just a loser, you can’t make it, you can’t look good, you can’t loose 10 pounds, you can’t have a good life, you just can’t. But you know what? It’s not true! YOU CAN! You can take your life to your own hands and you CAN be in charge of your own life. You can disregard all the shame, guilt and lack of strong will and you CAN be the best you, reach your dreams and prove everyone else wrong. Why? Because whatever you can dream about you can achieve. If you want it bad enough.

Yes, you might need some tools and resources, yes, you might need support of other like-minded people. Yes, you might need to change the way you used to do things, but you definitely CAN make it happen for you!

And you know what? Sometimes you don’t win. But it’s ok. Because even if you don’t win, even if you don’t achieve your goal, you’ll be much closer to your goal than without even trying. One of my mentors, Mary Kay Ash once said: “Shoot for the moon and you’ll end up among stars.” Don’t give up, try and the change, the break through will come.

If you’ve had enough losing your game, if you’re ready to change your life, look better, feel better and become a better person, Magnetic Look is just the place for you. Our goal is to help you succeed in your life. Live your dream life. Overcome your giants. Become a person of great attitude and amazing achievements. We’re looking forward to support you in the game of your life. We’ll be glad to be on your side and welcome you to our Magnetic Look community.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Silvia

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By Silvia on February 24th, 2010

Beauty Must Have!!

So, with the spring and summer rapidly approaching, do you know what the number one “must have” of the season is? The answer may surprise you. It is sunscreen. That’s right, sunscreen is one of the most important items that you can add into your daily beauty routine. Why, you may ask?

Aside from the obvious, it helps to prevent skin cancer, it also helps to reduce the signs of aging caused by the suns rays. You may not think that the sun can really age your skin that much, but it can. Have you ever known someone who tanned religiously without protection? Notice how their skin starts to look over an extended period of time. Probably old and weathered. Now, there is nothing wrong with enjoying a sunny day or even working on your tan a little, but you have to do it with the proper protection. Wearing sunscreen still allows you to get sun, but blocks the harmful rays.

The best type of sunscreen to buy is one that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. When looking for your sunscreen try to find one that is broad spectrum, water resistant, and SPF. These will offer you the most protection. You should also be aware that although some products may say they last for several hours, a good rule of thumb is to reapply every two hours.

So, if you want to avoid sagging, wrinkled, and aged skin, stock up on the sunscreen and use it everyday. Although it can not protect you 100% of the time, if it is used properly it provides great results.

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