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Beautiful Skin From The Inside Out By Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD
I thought this was too good to pass up! Here is a repost of:
2. For dry skin, load upon Omega-3's. These essential fatty acids (EFA's) are necessary for healthy,supple skin and help to repair the protective barrier that keeps moisturelocked in. The most potent plant-based source of Omega-3 is chia seeds, withmore Omega-3 than flax seed or wild Alaskan salmon. It's also recommended touse chia-based products, such as O-Mega Moisture from the SUPER line, my richmoisturizer loaded with chia oil.
3. For blemish-prone skin,I recommend a diet rich in greens, including watercress, spinach, collardgreens and apples. The Vitamin A in these leafy greens helps normalize theproduction of oil, while the quercetin in green apples helps reduce mast cellactivity, which leads to inflammation and breakouts. I use quercetin in Acne Solution from SUPER, as it exfoliates, brightens andbalances the skin.
4. These foods are alsogood for sensitive skin, as is yogurt, a superfood loaded with probiotics andlactic acid to help soothe and calm redness and inflammation.
5. It's imperative to loadup on antioxidants to maintain youthful, supple and radiant skin. Acai,blueberries and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and ginger are all wonderfulsources of antioxidants that help maintain healthy skin. These foods fightfree-radical damage that leads to fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, sagging andlackluster skin.”
Protein is made up of amino acids that are the buildingblocks cells use to repair themselves. Healthy fats, especially Omega-3 fattyacids and monounsaturated fat, have powerful anti-inflammatory effectsimproving skin’s moistness, texture, suppleness and smoothness.
Breakfast:
Each recipe makes 4servings
Savory Scrambled Eggs withMushrooms and Chives
I ngredients:
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon groundturmeric
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Freshly ground blackpepper, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Breakfast:
Divide cereal among 4bowls. Top with almonds and serve.
*Drink Jasmine Tea alongside your Oatmel Breakfast
Lunch:
For the dressing:1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red winevinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic,smashed
Sea salt to taste
Freshly ground blackpepper
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Romaine lettuce leaves
Preparation:
Lunch:Berry
1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 cup raspberries
4 tablespoons slicedalmonds
Preparation:
Dinner:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon drainedcapers, chopped
1 teaspoon minced freshthyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemonzest – use organic only or omit from recipe
24 oz wild salmon fillets(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick; skinless if available)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virginolive oil
Lemon slices
Preparation:
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Ingredients:
Freshly ground blackpepper
1/2 teaspoonDijon
1 small clove garlic,peeled and minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin oliveoil
7 ounces mixed saladgreens (8 cups, loosely packed), such as escarole, oak-leaf, and romaine,rinsed, patted dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup of rinsed anddrained chickpeas
Preparation:
Add the greens andchickpeas, toss well until they are coated with the dressing. Season withpepper to taste and serve immediately.
3 pears sliced
Fresh black pepper
Preparation:
Arrange the feta slicesdown the center of a large platter.
Arrange the pear slicesaround the feta.
Grate fresh black pepperover feta; sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, is a boardcertified clinical and research dermatologist. As well as a triple New York Times # 1 Best Selling Author. Dr. Perricone's holistic approach to aging treats inflammation in three ways: through diet, nutriceutical supplements, and hisaward-winning line of skin care products and cosmeceuticals.
“It's important to always remember beauty is aninside job. What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion anddetermines how we age.”
Here are 5 Tips from Dr. Perriconehimself on how we can take care of our skin from the inside out.
1. Consume enough water.Water is vital to help flush out toxins and keep skin clear and hydrated.
2. For dry skin, load upon Omega-3's. These essential fatty acids (EFA's) are necessary for healthy,supple skin and help to repair the protective barrier that keeps moisturelocked in. The most potent plant-based source of Omega-3 is chia seeds, withmore Omega-3 than flax seed or wild Alaskan salmon. It's also recommended touse chia-based products, such as O-Mega Moisture from the SUPER line, my richmoisturizer loaded with chia oil.
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Fresh fruit andvegetables contain antioxidantsthat stave off free radicals, the aggressive molecules produced by a diet richin sugars and starchy foods, as a byproduct of your metabolism or theenvironment. Free radicals create inflammationthat damages your cells, resulting in inflexibility, wrinkles, sagging and theloss of firmness, tone, radiance and texture in the skin.
Wild Salmon is probably the world’s most heart healthy sourceof protein. It is rich in long-chainOmega-3 essential fatty acids—the most beneficial kind—which protect hearthealth, inhibit inflammation, act as natural anti-depressants, increasefeelings of well-being, and help keep skin young, supple and radiant.
Asparagus is one of the richest sources of rutin, abioflavanoid which strengthens small capillaries in the skin and may helpprevent broken capillaries and it contains glutathione--an abundant andessential tripeptide antioxidant found within the cells that plays a huge rolein the cell’s ability to fight free-radical damage. Glutathione is our primary antioxidantdefense and an effective suppressor of free radical damage.
Dark Leafy Greens are rich in the antioxidant plant pigments knownas carotenoids, which enhance immune response, protect skin cells against UVradiation, and "spare" liver enzymes that neutralize carcinogens andother toxins. Their importantanti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory effects reduce the risk of heart disease and blocksunlight-induced inflammation in the skin—which leads to wrinkles and skincancer.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich in oleic acid, which is a superemollient. The essential fatty acidspresent in olive oil nourish the skin and provide anti-inflammatory activity.The polyphenols that are found abundantly in olive oil are extremely efficientand multi-faceted antioxidants. Polyphenols are exceptionally stable and protective. The most powerful member of the Olive OilPolyphenol group is Hydroxytyrosol. Extremely rare, and effective in even small concentrations, this superantioxidant, anti-inflammatory has been proven to be effective in improving generalhealth and appearance.
Pinot Noir is a delightful wine to accompany foods likesalmon because pinot noirs have enough acidity in them to mitigate the fattycontent. Red wine contains a powerful heart-healthy, anti-cancer, anti-agingantioxidant called resveratrol. It alsoappears that resveratrol helps protect the skin against the sun’s UVradiation. It appears that drinkingwine—particularly red wines such as Pinot Noir—interferes with the productionof a body chemical vital to the process that leads to clogged arteries and anincreased risk of heart attack. Whiteand rose wine do not offer the same protection.
Green Jasmine Tea—Enjoy a cup of green tea after your meal and don’tworry about the caffeine, since a compound in green tea called theonine blocksthe negative effects of caffeine, while acting as a natural mood elevator andpromoting feelings of well-being. Because green tea is rich in polyphenol anti-oxidants, it can help fightinflammation and age-accelerating free radicals, protect against heart diseaseand cancer, boost the body’s natural defenses, and exert anti-viral andanti-bacterial effects.
Nuts and Seeds such as hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds are richin short-chain Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which inhibit the accumulation offats in artery walls that promotes angina, strokes, and heart attacks. Nuts arealso high in the amino acid arginine, which prompts the body to release vitalhormones, stimulate sexuality, increase lean muscle mass, burn fat, lowercholesterol and boost the immune system.
Apples are unusually high in fiber, with an average offive grams. According to the HarvardSchool of Public Health, we need approximately 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day,so one apple provides about 15 to 25 percent of your daily fiberrequirement. Apples contain both solubleand insoluble fiber. The soluble fiberis known as “pectin,” and is the substance that is added to jams and jellies tomake them gel. Pectin has the power todecrease the appetite for up to four hours, making it a more effective appetitesuppressant than the insoluble fiber found in grains such as wheat and rye. (Oats, like apples, are also rich in solublefiber.)
Pears offer protection from free radicals; Pears arehigh in both Vitamin C and copper, anti-oxidant nutrients that help preventfree radical damage to the cells. Bothcopper and Vitamin C also stimulates white blood cells to fight infections, anddirectly kills many bacteria and viruses. One medium size pear can provide about 11 percent of the daily valueyour body needs for Vitamin C, and almost 10 percent of the copper it needs.They also promote cardiovascular and colon health: The fiber in pears has beenshown to lower high cholesterol levels. It also binds to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon, preventing themfrom damaging colon cells. Pears alsoprotect against macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in olderadults and provide Vitamin B: Pears havea high concentration of folates, which make up the Vitamin B complex group.These vitamins are essential for metabolic activity and red blood cellproduction.
Old Fashioned Oatmeal is high in fibers that enhance weight control anddiscourages cardiovascular disease; the beta-glucan fiber in oats and alsobarley exerts beneficial anti-glycemic effects as well, helping to stabilizeblood sugar.
Cinnamon helps stabilize blood sugar because it stimulatesinsulin receptors and inhibits an enzyme that inactivates them, therebyincreasing cells’ ability to use glucose. Just one gram per day (approximately¼ to ½ teaspoon) yields a 20 percent drop in blood sugar, and reducescholesterol and triglyceride levels as well. Cinnamon also reduces cellular inflammation—a key age accelerator.
Omega-3 Eggs are a terrific source of protein and Omega-3essential fatty acids. The key is tomake sure you purchase eggs from cage-free chickens that are fed flaxmeal. Not only are they much morenutritious, they taste wonderful.
Lemons and Lemon Juice contain important phytonutrients which protectlungs, alleviate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, help prevent cancer byboosting the activity of detoxification enzymes in the liver, lower bloodcholesterol levels, and inhibit cancer in human breast cells, skin, lungs,stomach, mouth, and colon cancer in laboratory animals. They also play an important role in themaintenance of elastin and the stabilization of collagen.
Berries are antioxidant and vitamin powerhouses. They contain important phytochemicalsincluding phenolics, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and more. Blueberries also contains phytochemicals thatcan cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the areas of brain responsible forlearning and memory. Raspberries are a rich source of Vitamin C—key forcollagen production and also very high in ellegic acid superior in reducing thedamage caused to cells from free radicals—like blueberries they are superanti-aging foods in just about every category. All berries are superb for all organ systems including skin.
Yogurt is a very good source of calcium, phosphorus,riboflavin-Vitamin B2 and iodine, Vitamin B12, pantothenic acid-Vitamin B5,zinc, potassium, protein and molybdenum. Yogurt that contains live bacterial cultures may help you to livelonger, and may fortify your immune system. Research studies have shown thatincreased yogurt consumption, particularly in immuno-compromised populationssuch as the elderly, may enhance the immune response, which would in turnincrease resistance to immune-related diseases.
Chickpeas are low in fat and sodium but high in complexcarbohydrates and dietary fiber. In addition to lowering cholesterol,garbanzos' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising toorapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice forindividuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. They are also anexcellent source of protein, needing only to be combined with grains such asbarley or oats to provide all the amino acids necessary to make a completeprotein for vegetarians who do not have other sources of protein for theirmeals.
Turmeric The golden root of turmeric has been used sinceancient times for both health and beauty. A superb anti-inflammatory, the active curcuminoids help even out skintone and color and have superior cell-protective properties, helping to keepskin soft and supple while protecting against the oxidative stress thataccelerates skin ageing.”
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Meals by Dr. Nicholas Perricone,MD for Healthy Skin
“Eachmeal contains the three crucial components to a good-skin diet: protein,healthy fats, and good carbohydrates such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Not only will these nutrients yield beautifulskin, but they also have protective and preventative qualities that slow theaging process.”-Dr. Nicholas Perricone
Each recipe makes 4servings
Savory Scrambled Eggs withMushrooms and Chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely choppedmushrooms1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon groundturmeric
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Freshly ground blackpepper, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a mediumskillet. Sauté mushrooms for 3 minutes, add chives and cook for another minute,until fragrant. Add eggs and black pepper. Cook eggs over very low heat, stirringconstantly, until cooked to the desired doneness. Add the sea salt and scramblefor a few seconds. Serve immediately.
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup coarsely choppedwalnuts
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely choppedpeeled apple
1/2 teaspoon groundcinnamon
Preparation:
Bring 3 1/2 cups water toboil in heavy medium saucepan. Add oats and salt and stir over medium heatuntil oats are softened and very thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped apple,and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until apples are tender, about5 minutes.
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Ingredients:
For the dressing:1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red winevinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic,smashed
Sea salt to taste
Freshly ground blackpepper
2 stalks of celery chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Romaine lettuce leaves
To make the dressing:Combine all the ingredients in a resealable container and shake vigorously.Place chicken, celery onion and sunflower seeds in large salad bowl. Toss with dressing. Assemble lettuce on plate; top with chickensalad.
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3 cups plain yogurt—I likeGreek Style Yogurt best
3 cups of berries of yourchoice—frozen berries can also work. Agood combination is:1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 cup raspberries
4 tablespoons slicedalmonds
Layer 1/2 cup yogurtmixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/4 cup raspberries ineach of 4 parfait glasses or serving bowls alternating berries and yogurt.Sprinkle each parfait with 1 tablespoon almonds. Serve immediately.
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2 tablespoons fresh lemonjuice
2 tablespoons mincedshallots (may substitute red onion)1 tablespoon drainedcapers, chopped
1 teaspoon minced freshthyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemonzest – use organic only or omit from recipe
24 oz wild salmon fillets(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick; skinless if available)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virginolive oil
Lemon slices
Preheat oven to 450°·F.Briskly stir first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Add sea salt andfreshly ground black pepper to taste.
Slice three 1/2-inch-deepslits crosswise in top of salmon (as if dividing into 4 equal pieces but do notcut through).
Arrange asparagus in evenlayer on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and turn to coat. Sprinkle withsalt and pepper.
Place salmon atopasparagus; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until salmon is just opaque incenter, about 20 minutes.
Transfer asparagus andsalmon to platter. Spoon sauce over salmon. Cut into 4 pieces along slits,garnish with lemon slices and serve.
Dinner:
Romaine Salad with ChickPeas 2 teaspoons fresh lemonjuice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground blackpepper
1/2 teaspoon
1 small clove garlic,peeled and minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin oliveoil
7 ounces mixed saladgreens (8 cups, loosely packed), such as escarole, oak-leaf, and romaine,rinsed, patted dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup of rinsed anddrained chickpeas
Place the lemon juicer,salt, pepper, mustard, and garlic in a medium-size bowl and whisk togetheruntil blended. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until thedressing is emulsified.
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Side Dish
Feta, Toasted Walnut andFresh Pear PlatterIngredients:
1/2 lb of sliced fetacheese
1 cup of toasted walnuts3 pears sliced
Fresh black pepper
Arrange the feta slicesdown the center of a large platter.
Arrange the pear slicesaround the feta.
Grate fresh black pepperover feta; sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
Codes For Longevity
I am so proud to announce that my Great Uncle Phillip Schaeffer along with my Great Aunt Gita Labrentz, Ph.D finished the revised edition of:
Here are a few of Phillip's sworn-by health tips that he has implemented into his daily life. Pick up a copy of your own HERE and read about many more lifestyle routines that will help improve the quality and length of your life.
Congrats Uncle Phillip and Aunt Gita!
Living well beyond 80, 90, and 100 years.
I am simply fascinated with Phillip’s healthy lifestyle and warm personality. He is one of the kindest people I know – always smiling and happy; he gives the best hugs and always has something genuine to say! I've re-read this book many times and I love all the advice he gives about taking care of your body, mind and soul; it’s my go-to-book for tips on living a healthy, natural life. Phillip Schaeffer is a truly remarkable man with wonderful recommendations on how to promote longevity.
And as they say… “Behind every great man, there is a great woman” (love you too Aunt Gita)! You both did a fabulous job on Codes for Longevity.
-Take time to practice deep breathing exercises daily.
-Eating foods rich in anti-oxidant will counteract free radical damage.
-Embrace life with joy and enthusiasm. Positivity will help lengthen your life. Let go of stress (meditation, prayer, yoga)
[On a side note… I learned in a few bio-psych classes that your body will produce stress related hormones such as Cortisol and Catecholamine’s when you are worried, angry or frightened. A build up of stress hormones can lead to heart and cell damage in the body. You can literally make yourself sick from constant stress.]
-Get 8 hours of sleep
-Always stay connected to younger generations. Do not surround yourself with negativity or lazy spirits
-Keep up-to-date in everything you do…reading, technology, events, entertainment.
-Get involved in community activities; take up hobbies or college classes. Learning new things and helping others will ward-off depression.
-Laugh more and forgive freely, don’t hold grudges. You can alter your life by altering your attitude
-Use it or lose it! Increase your flexibility and mental activities (exercise, stretch, puzzles, math and music…)
-Multivitamins A 10,000IU, B complex 400mg, B6, C and E, pantothenic, zinc 50mg and selenium 400mg, D (1,000 IU) and multivitamins daily.
-Avoid refined foods and artificial sweeteners
-Eat Garlic = antibiotic cleansing agents
-Smile as much as possible
-Massage lymph nods often (neck, armpit etc.) they filter toxins and are sometimes concentrated and need to be massaged
-Avoid using household cleaners. Use natural products such as vodka or alcohol to clean.
- Drink 2 spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 3 times daily (to alkalize the body). A body that is too acidic will lead to illness and disease.
-detoxify your liver and practice eye exercises to eliminate glasses.
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"You are responsible for the kind of energy that you put out into the world. Whatever you give, you will get back"-B
It's A Tomboy Tuesday
What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails
Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails
What are little girls made of?
"Sugar and spice and everything nice
"Sugar and spice and everything nice
Think again...
Here's to all the fearless females who break the boundaries of stereotypical femininity.
These pictures come from TomboyStyle.
Photo of a pilot of the U.S. Women’s Air Force Service by Peter Stackpole, 1943
Carving the Mountains of Madrid
The Longboard Girls Crew is an international group of rad girls that love skating.
Photo of model Kelsie Macray in Queens by Eric Ryan Anderson, an outtake from a shoot for Isabella Fiore's Fall 2011 line
Photo of the sisters at BuenoBueno by Lonnie Webb
Super Basic Sunglasses ($134); Woven Feather earrings ($16 for a pair); Honey Pintail 40 longboard skateboard ($195); Vans Authentic Lo Pros ($55); Built By Wendy "Dudes Gone Wild" tee ($45).
Super Basic Sunglasses ($134); Woven Feather earrings ($16 for a pair); Honey Pintail 40 longboard skateboard ($195); Vans Authentic Lo Pros ($55); Built By Wendy "Dudes Gone Wild" tee ($45).
Photo of Vassar students playing touch football in October of 1962 in front of Chicago Hall
Chance boatneck ($60); J.Crew striped skivvies (currently out of stock); Tai bracelet with gold bar ($115); Kiehl's vital sun protection lotion ($20); Fujifilm X100 ($1,563)—drooling over this camera thanks to ACL.
Saloon trousers ($98); Dolman V-neck sweater ($250); Gucci driving gloves ($316), or similar BMW driving gloves ($37); Bass Oxfords ($69).
Photo of model Erin Heatherton wearing Cutler and Gross sunglasses from their S/S 2011 line by Enrique Badulescu for Elle Russia, July 2011. Found via C'est Vogue.
Photo of WASP pilots carrying the flag at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX., scanned from Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II.
Photo of French sailor Florence Arthaud, winner of the 1990 Route du Rhum (transatlantic single-handed yacht race), by Jean Guichard, 1982.
Photo of Chapman College students participating in four-month educational cruise to Greece and Italy by Loomis Dean, 1968.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rounded Retros ($110); Chance boatneck ($60); Keds Champion canvas originals ($35).
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rounded Retros ($110); Chance boatneck ($60); Keds Champion canvas originals ($35).
Photo of cameleer Robyn Davidson leading her caravan of Bub, Zeleika, Dookie and Diggity the dog by Rick Smolan, 1978, scanned from National Geographic Photographs: The Milestones.
Photo of Beverly Johnson, the first woman to climb the face of Yosemite's 3,000-foot El Capitan, by Sibylle Hetchel, 1978
"Rocks make no compromise one's sex. Rock climbing is not like some sports, where it is made easier for women; or sports like, say, softball, which is only baseball for soft people. On a rock, everything is equal." -Beverly Johnson
"Rocks make no compromise one's sex. Rock climbing is not like some sports, where it is made easier for women; or sports like, say, softball, which is only baseball for soft people. On a rock, everything is equal." -Beverly Johnson
Photo of model Alexia Rasmussen by Baron Wells.
Photo of Goodall by Hugo Van Lawick/National Geographic, 1974.
"I was never, ever told I couldn't do something because I was a girl." —Jane Goodall
"I was never, ever told I couldn't do something because I was a girl." —Jane Goodall
Photos of William and Brenda Holden on vacation in Canada by Allan Grant, 1949.
Photos of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the Channel
"Women never look so well as when one comes in wet and dirty from hunting." -Robert Smith Surtees
photo of Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker, 1967
photo of singer Eartha Kitt playing stick ball in Central Park by Gordon Parks, 1952
"I love games, especially baseball. Ice cream cones convinced these boys I could play with them in the park, and now we meet twice a week."—Eartha Kitt
"I love games, especially baseball. Ice cream cones convinced these boys I could play with them in the park, and now we meet twice a week."—Eartha Kitt
Photos by Allan Grant, 1957
"Some people have Alcoholics Anonymous, Starbucks, church...I had Malibu."—Kathy Kohner (the real-life inspiration for Gidget who started surfing at the age of 15, sometimes trading her peanut butter and radish sandwiches for chances to ride)
"Some people have Alcoholics Anonymous, Starbucks, church...I had Malibu."—Kathy Kohner (the real-life inspiration for Gidget who started surfing at the age of 15, sometimes trading her peanut butter and radish sandwiches for chances to ride)
Photos of Steve McQueen and Neile Adams by LIFE, 1963
"We went on a weekend drive, after a show I was in at the time. We were on a motorcycle, and there was a carload of friends behind us. It was freezing ass cold. We stopped for a bite to eat, and one of the guys said, ‘Steve, why don’t you let Neile ride with us? I can ride with you. It’s too cold.’ And I said, ‘No, I think I’m just gonna stay on the bike.’ Steve told me later, ‘That’s the moment I fell in love with you.' "—Neile Adams
"We went on a weekend drive, after a show I was in at the time. We were on a motorcycle, and there was a carload of friends behind us. It was freezing ass cold. We stopped for a bite to eat, and one of the guys said, ‘Steve, why don’t you let Neile ride with us? I can ride with you. It’s too cold.’ And I said, ‘No, I think I’m just gonna stay on the bike.’ Steve told me later, ‘That’s the moment I fell in love with you.' "—Neile Adams
Body Image
I wanted to let you in on a conversation I had the other day with a couple of my friends.
AJ recently returned from his week at Burning Man.
I believe that a large percentage of women these days lack confidence and have a weak perception of their own body image.
Margarita Tartakovsky, MS, author of Weightless, gives some helpful advice.
Things Every Woman Should Think About:
It’s not easy living in today’s thin-is-in society. Thanks to trashy weeklies, skinny celebrities and flashy ads, slowly but surely – the media and our surroundings chip away at our body image. Self doubt creeps in and many women begin to wonder... Am I thin enough, pretty enough etc. Whatever the case maybe, reversing our thought process and developing a positive body image takes time.
1. Consider the impact. Take some time to reflect on how your body image has affected other areas of your life. How does your body image affect your relationships, your work, and overall self-image? Does it prevent you from accomplishing professional goals? And if you have children, consider the message you are sending them about their own self-image. Does your little girl hear you complain about your weight or appearance? What might she think about her own?
2. See the whole you. Many of us rarely look at ourselves as a whole person. We pick apart our bodies and nit-pick at every supposed flaw. Instead, empower yourself to see the entire you. (Make a list of ten things that you love about yourself…internally and externally)
3. Change your mentality. Our society values a slim silhouette, smooth skin and perfect features, oftentimes at the cost of health. But when we change our mindset, we empower ourselves to pursue good self-care. In fact, it becomes a beautiful cycle: focus on being healthy, and do things that help you feel better about yourself. When you’re taking care of yourself, your mood improves and you look healthier.
4. Focus on strong female role models. Nowadays, we turn to actresses for our outward inspiration – how we dress, what we look like, whose arms, legs and lips we want. Instead, think about the many accomplished, strong women from history and today. What woman do you admire for her accomplishments, strength, character, resolve?
“Women of substance help us remember what really counts: the inner self, values, beliefs, morals, and the ability to love. With this insight, we may gradually see our entire female experience differently.”-Dr. Maine
The change can start with you.
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What Really Matters?
“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken away from you.” -Oscar Wilde
What is most important to you -- what are your real riches? Are you spending too much time on things that that don't matter in the long run? How can you manage your time to serve the people and activates that you love most?
Hmmmm? Let's think about this together. What really matters in life?
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