Health
8 Simple Ways to Appearing Slimmer
By Laurel House, QuickieChick Editor
Staying slim sounds great. Suffering, taking drastic measures or just doing something plain weird to do it, doesn’t. Here are 8 easy tips to incorporate into your life to help you appear and actually be slimmer, without really trying.
Stand up Straight Think about your body like a slinky—when you slouch, your whole body squishes together, your stomach bulges and you look much wider than you really are! Standing up straight can make you appear 5 pounds thinner.
Try pilates to really make a habit of it. One study of chronic back pain sufferers found that pilates goers saw permanent improvement in their posture after 6 months.
Know What to Wear, and What Not To
Opt for materials that skim the body, rather than cling to it. Wear shift dresses to show off your legs and arms, while detracting away from the stomach. Wear a bold piece of jewelry ...Zap the Energy Vampires
Energy unfortunately isn't endless. There comes a point when we burnout. Yet, there are ways to ensure you don't hit rock-bottom before you realize you're over-burdened. Here are few suggestions to try and get some energy back.Get Buff and Bikini Ready
I'm ready to tone up for the summer but hitting the gym with a standard set of dumbbells doesn't sound like it's much up my alley. If you fall into this category as well, give one of these exercises a try.Rub Your Hoku, and 7 Other Surprisingly Ways to Calm Down
Want to stop stressing? Then start swearing, kissing, getting dirty, cluttering and eating garlic instead! Here are 7 funky, fun ways to de-stress: Succumb to Chocolate, Rub your Hoku, Get DirtyGive Me Ten
No, you don't have to drop to the floor and give us ten push-ups, although that might be just what you need! Research has shown that taking breaks during the day can amp up your metabolism, improve your concentration and make you a happier person to be ar
