Learning How to Flirt

A way to meet potential mates, flirting is the first step in opening the door to a romantic relationship. Flirting is a necessary skill for both men and women, but learning how to flirt can seem intimidating. Just keep in mind that at its most basic, flirting is just being friendly with someone whom you find attractive.

A critical aspect of flirting is acting relaxed and natural when making an approach. Don't act like you are trying to over analyze the situation or have a deeper motive. A good trick is to act like you are talking with an old friend, even though you have just met.

Making eye contact while taking shows sincerity. As most people shy away from it, making eye contact will set you apart from the crowd.


Pay attention to what she is saying and use it to keep the conversation going. Light-hearted teasing will show her you aren't too serious while also demonstrating you have a sense of humor.

Take a risk and take charge, in a nonthreatening way. For example, after taking for a while, don't just ask for a dance, but take her by the hand and say, "I've decided I want you to dance with me" while leading her on the dance floor.

Focus not so much on what you say, but how you say it. Speak in a relaxed and laid-back manner while maintaining a passionate and outgoing attitude.

Keep your expectations low at first, so as not to come across overly aggressive, and possible desperate and needy.

Don't use cliche pickup lines. When learning how to flirt, believe in yourself and that you have the ability to melt her heat with just a look and your smile; remember, the best pickup line ever invented is just a simple "hi."

Watch her body language. If her feet are pointing towards you, she's flipping her hair or touching you on the arm she is interested. Initiate casual touching to see how she responds. If she pulls away or tenses up you need to back off a little. If she relaxes you are making progress.

Intentionally misinterpret things she says to gauge her response. If she makes an effort to explain herself it can turn the tables so it seems like she is trying to pick you up.

Most girls won't bite your head off if you try to talk to them. In fact, most girls will admit they wish that guys would talk more.

Get her to make the first move. Relax, smile, make eye contact and look away. If she hasn't made a move after the third attempt she probable isn't going to, so approach her or pick another girl.


Don't make the first date a long, drawn out and expensive affair. Keep it short, such as just drinks or maybe lunch, and keep the conversation casual without treating the date like an interview.

Don't become clingy or act like you want to get too serious right away. Allow her to learn she can be comfortable with you.

Don't become predictable or too available and her desire for you will grow; women always seem to want what they can have.

Maintain a life separate from your dates with her, allowing you to retain an air of mystery.

Move on if things don't go well, even if you are still interested in her. Letting her see she isn't irreplaceable might make her come back. If not, now that you know how to flirt, you can find some else.

Men Hairstyles

If you are a man who cares a lot about your look and wish to keep up with fashion and trends, well you need a stylish hairstyle. Here is a look at 10 of the hottest mens hairstyles for 2012.


1. Retro hair.
The quiff and pompadour are very similar in style. In fact, some people interchange the terms. However, it is generally accepted that the pompadour is more puffed up than the quiff. The quiff can be considered a toned down version of the pompadour.

This short puffed up look works well for men with hair about 3 to 5 inches or 7.5 to 13 centimeters long. Hair grooming pomade is applied, but do not lay it on thick. The hair is first combed back and then to the side. Shorter hairstyles can be controlled with hair pomade.

2. Natural Curl
Naturally curly hair is popular this year. It is a bit more curly than naturally wavy and many males are wearing this kind of hairstyle long. It looks good long because it stays close to the head and still looks neat in appearance. If you hair in very curly, this kind of look will be easy to maintain.

3. Short Spike
The short spike hairstyle is good for looking kind of dangerous and wild. Many women appreciate this look and are attracted to it. Spiky hair can be in a variety of styles. For instance, you may wish to have a porcupine spike. This is pretty much spiked all over. Spiky hairstyles can be short or long, but short is in this year, and hairspray and styling gel are essential tools. You also will find some styles that utilize short sides and concentrate on spiking the top, and this leads to the Mohawk.

4. Mohawk
The Mohawk is still popular these days. Keep the sides short and the top longer. This kind of hairstyle is not hard to achieve. However, you may need to let your hair grow out first. Most Mohawk hairstyles this year are not as extreme as in the past. This cut can be radical or more conservative such as the faux-hawk. The faux-hawk can be achieved without cutting the sides short, and is a matter of styling. In fact, it can be created from normal looking hair.

5. Buzz Cut
The buzz cut simply refuses to go out of style. It gets its name from the electric clippers that “buzz” all over the head. The hair is short all over, and it is easy to cut and very easy to maintain. In fact, there is virtually no maintenance. This kind of look is great for summer, and you will not have to buy a lot of hair products. In addition, a bottle of shampoo will last a long time. If you want to concentrate on other things this summer, the buzz cut will give you some extra time.

Hair Transplant

Hair transplant surgery is becoming increasingly popular and it certainly is something that can help you to gain a natural look to your hair that may now be missing. There are differences, however, in the type of hair transplantation that you can choose which will make differences, not only in the procedure itself but in the final product. That is why we only choose the best type of hair transplant surgery that is available, referred to as micro-follicular unit transplantation. What is it that you can expect when having this procedure done and what are some of the most common questions that are asked?


One of the main things that you should understand about hair transplant surgery is the fact that the procedure actually begins long before you ever sit in the chair. Your doctor is going to want to sit with you in order to review your goals and to give you an overview of what type of surgical plan is going to be used. During this time, careful measurements are going to be taken of both the hair loss area and the donor area, which is where the transplanted hair will come from. Your doctor will also give you an idea of what you can expect after the procedure is done as well as letting you know approximately how many follicular grafts are going to need to be done.

During the surgical process itself, the donor area is going to be numbed and a strip will be removed from the area, just deep enough to include the hair follicles that are existing in the area. This is the donor hair that will be used in the part of your head that is experiencing hair loss. Something that is important for you to understand about this part of the process is that we only use a seamless closure technique. One of the problems that many people run into during hair transplant surgery is that a noticeable scar is left in the donor area. The technique that we use is minimally invasive and it is very difficult to detect where the incision took place.



From the donor hair, natural follicular groups of anywhere from 1 to 4 hairs are going to be chosen and then microscopically inserted into the receptor sites. This is done using precision surgical needles so that you will have a natural look, even from the first procedure that is completed. It also helps to ensure that the hair is going to be as dense as possible in the area so that the natural look is even more pronounced.

You will be happy to know, after the hair transplant procedure has taken place, you can expect approximately 98% of all the follicular units that were inserted to continue growing. This growth is going to appear, in most cases, within the first week after the procedure has been done. Although you may experience some temporary hair loss, which is completely normal during this type of procedure, once your hair begins growing after a few months, it will be permanent.

The benefits of Vitamin A

While most people understand that they need to eat healthy foods, they often don’t understand why they should have foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals, and just what happens to their bodies when their bodies do not receive these beneficial ingredients.

One such vitamin is vitamin A. This vitamin is vital to the function of the human body. It plays a crucial role in the operation of the immune and reproductive system, vision, and the development of bone and blood structure, as well as aiding in antioxidant activity and skin and cellular health.


What is Vitamin A?

Vitamin A is an organic compound that supplies the human body with nutrients that sustain growth and allow it to function correctly. Vitamin A comes in several forms, retinol, retinal and four carotenoids – alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, crypto-carotene, and gamma-carotene. In fact, if the human body has enough beta-carotene in its system then it can produce its own vitamin A.

Vitamin A can be found in animal and vegetable sources. Retinol typical derives from the animal, and the carotene from the vegetable. Foods that are rich in vitamin A are as follows: butter, cheese, egg-yolks, liver, milk, and dark green and yellow vegetables and fruits such as, apricots, broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin, spinach, and sweet potatoes.

People who are deficient in vitamin A often have problems with their eye sight and are prone to skin disorders such as bumps, break-outs, and infections. Other symptoms can include severe weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, and reproductive difficulties, as well as hair loss and an itchy scalp.

A healthy lifestyle means eating a balanced diet, exercising for at least 20 minutes a day, drinking sufficient fluids -- preferably water -- and learning to do anything that is not considered ‘good’ for a healthy body in moderation. This allows the human body to function at its best and it also means that it is getting the right dose of essential vitamins and minerals, so that it operates at an optimum level.

Birth Control For Men - What Are Your Options?

If you are sexually active and you are not ready to have a kid yet then you need to take responsibility for yourself. You can't leave the birth control totally up to the female because that is taking the decision out of your hands and leaving it completely in the woman's hands.

Women have many options when it comes to their birth control but men are not so lucky. In fact they have only two options available to them and one option removes the chances of having kids completely.

I suppose if you include abstinence as a form of birth control than men really have three options! But come on - is abstinence really something that most men will focus on? Probably not.


And withdrawal may be something that is talked about among men and women as a form of birth control but you are really rolling the dice with withdrawal. You may get lucky but you may also withdraw too late or too slow and a pregnancy could occur.

If you don't want to have children yet then here are your only reliable options.

First Birth Control Option: Condoms

Condoms didn't start out as birth control. They were originally made to protect against syphilis back in the sixteenth century. They are still used today to protect both the female and male from STD's as well as a form of birth control.

Condoms have had a history of changes. What started out as a condom made of cloth changed to animal intestines, then rubber and finally latex which we all know about today.

Today you can buy your latex condoms in all sizes, colors, flavours, and styles. I suppose depending on your mood or style you could literally match a condom to it! And it doesn't matter what size you are as it has become apparent that men are all different sizes and condom manufactures have made their condoms according to that rule.

Some condoms contain a spermicide that gives extra protection against pregnancy. Whatever the condom feels like whether it is jelly like or rubber like do not try to alter the condom with any of your own creams or lubricant. If you want it to be lubricated then buy lubricated condoms because adding your own oils or lotions can damage the condom and therefore destroy the effectiveness that you were depending on.
Remember that some people are allergic to latex. This is something to keep in mind when you are getting ready to have sex with a woman, especially one you don't know. Ask her if she knows of an allergy to latex and if she does then use some other form of birth control.

How to Put a Condom On

Make sure you have the proper size condom first. Then carefully pull the condom out of the wrapper to avoid tears or puncture holes. If you get a tear you might as well be wearing no protection at all.

Unroll the condom on the erect penis making sure to cover the entire length. Leave a small space at the tip of the condom to collect the semen that you will expel. Some condoms already have tips that are designed to do this.


Carefully get rid of any air pockets by running your fingers down the length of the condom from the tip to the base.

When you remove your penis after ejaculation hold on to the base of the condom and remove your penis slowly. Many people have discovered that the condom can sometimes roll off while removing the penis if you are not holding on to it. Don't take that chance or your effort will have been for nothing. Take a second to hold on during withdrawal.

Second Birth Control Option: Vasectomy

This is obviously for the guy who does not want children at all. This is the best way to make sure that children are not going to happen while enjoying sex without condoms or other birth control methods. Of course this doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases so wearing a condom would still be required with women who do not get an STD screening with you.

The decision is not taken lightly by doctors. Because it is permanent you will be screened as to why you have made the decision. If you are married or dating someone then you will asked to bring her along as well so that the doctor is aware that she is aware. But in the end it is your decision - you are just given some time to think about it before you go ahead and do it.

The vasectomy is a simple operation. You literally go in, get prepped, and have the operation within a matter of hours - less time usually. The operation itself only takes about thirty minutes.



Essentially what the operation does is cuts off the flow of sperm. It does not remove your hormones that make you masculine. It does not affect your libido. It does not affect your sexual performance or the feeling you get during sex. It cuts the sperm off and prevents them from leaving your body.

A vasectomy can be reversed. This operation is knows as a vasovasostomy. About 60 percent of reversals are able to have children again. But the other 40% will have to live with the decision they made if the reversal does not work.

So there you have it! Two choices for male birth control that you have at your disposal, and until future developments are made they will probably be your only two for a while. Always take responsibility for yourself instead of leaving it someone else's hands.

Effectiveness of Human Pheromones as Attractants

Attracting the opposite sex is usually a hard task for many, particularly for men who lack the necessary physical feature to easily attract women for passionate love or for one-night stands. However, other than the physical feature of a person, there are also other factors that can significantly affect the success of attracting the opposite sex, and this is not only exclusive for the men, but also among the women. This is human pheromones. So what are human pheromones?


What is Pheromone?
Pheromone is a secreted or excreted chemical factor that can affect the behavior of another member of the same species. Although more commonly known among animals and insect, which is due to the fact that humans have developed communication through the use of languages, humans have also been recently proven to possess the same chemical factor. And similar to that in animals and insects, human pheromones also works as an attractant for procreation.

Different Sources of Human Pheromones
Recent studies had suggested that human pheromones do exist, and that it is based in different forms of hormones that the human body produces. One of those are the three different axillary steroids, the androstenone, androstenol, and androstandienone, which are produced by the testes, ovaries, and apocrine.

The Androstenol is a putative female pheromone. According to studies, it affects a person's perception on different things as well as other humans, making them look more beautiful. The androstenone, on the other hand, is a way for male to detect an ovulating female who is usually would be more willing to be involved in any sexual interaction. This pheromone is said to be only secreted by males as an attractant for women and is also thought to be a positive effector for their mood.


Another putative pheromone is androstadienone. This steroid seems to affect the limbic system and causes a positive reaction in women, often improving their moods. Responses to androstadienone are dependent on the individual and the environment they are in.

According to studies, those treated with androstadienone drew more attention to emotional words while it did not increase attention to neutral faces. These data suggest that androstandienone increases attention to emotional information resulting a feeling of being more focused. It is thought that androstadienone is a modulator on how the mind attends and processes information instead of being a mood-alerter.

Advantages of Pheromones
Because of the many pheromone advantage as attractants, many scientists had sought its use as an effective attractant. Eventually, different pheromone products have been introduced across the world. This includes the popular pheromone colognes and perfumes for men and women.

How to Kiss Better – 7 Kissing Tips for Guys

Learning how to kiss better is important, but it’s pretty difficult to find very many good guides with simple kissing tips for guys. That first kiss, in particular, can be nerve-wracking, which is why a lot of guys prefer to learn how to be a better kisser before the time for that first kiss is suddenly upon them.

You can be prepared to wow your kissing partner with your mad skills by following these seven kissing tips for guys.

#1: Take it Slow
There is nothing worse than a guy who rushes in to plant one on his date, and then rushes through the whole kissing session. Slow things down and remember that kissing is supposed to be sensual and fun. Besides, if you take it slowly, it will make it look like you know what you are doing.

Why would you even want to rush a kiss? Kissing is all about emotion and passion. Take your time and savor every second of the experience.


#2: Practice
If you read some kissing tips for guys, and then run out and find someone to kiss without putting in any practice, it is very likely that you are going to come across as tense and awkward as you try to remember and implement what you have learned. This will not be natural and is no way to let it flow, which is what you really want to do.

So, while you might laugh at the idea, putting in a little practice with a pillow or the back of your hand really will pay off. Practicing will help you get used to the movements and assist in them becoming second nature. Practicing will also help you be less nervous and will help you feel better prepared and more confident.

Once you start kissing an actual person, you still want to remember that practice make perfect. Everyone kisses a little differently, so practicing kissing your partner will allow you to get used to the feel of their lips and their kissing style, and will also help you learn what they enjoy.

Tip #3: Change Things Up
Change things up every once in awhile by varying your technique. This will keep your kissing sessions from becoming routine or stuck in a rut and will surprise your partner, keeping things fresh and exciting. This will likely encourage them to kiss you more, since they will want to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve.

Of course, you don’t want to get all crazy and be constantly changing techniques. This can take away the intrigue and could lead to you switching things up just when your partner was starting to really get into it. Changing your technique too often can also come across as sloppy or like you don’t really know what you are doing. You want to change things up just enough to show your partner that you enjoy kissing them and actually are putting some thought into it.

Tip #4: Get a Little Closer 
One of the kissing tips for guys that some guys don’t seem to get is that kissing is not just about the lips and the mouth: It’s about the whole body. For example, if you are standing completely apart and just leaning in for your lips to meet, that isn’t very personal or passionate. You want to feel close to your kissing partner. To achieve this, hold them close to you or touch them on the back or face. You can even just hold her hands – just make it feel intimate.

Tip #5: Break the Silence
The time between kisses or during kisses can get a little weird if there is absolutely no noise. A completely quiet room does not make for comfortable kissing and can make you or your partner start to feel nervous. You can fix this by having some background music playing, which will also help to set the scene.

You should also consider talking a little during kissing. Saying things that let them know you are really into them will make them feel special and will show that you are not just kissing them, you are thinking about them as well.

Tip #6 Move It
Kissing that stays just at the lips can get boring after awhile. Don’t be afraid to explore and drop some butterfly kisses on her cheeks or work your way a little down her neck or to the tops of her shoulders. The neck is a great place to kiss, as it is super sensitive and will give her a tingling sensation that is sure to turn her on.

Tip #7: Pay Attention 
No guide to kissing tips for guys is complete without including a note about paying attention to your partner’s response. This is crucial. Pay attention to how she responds to each technique you use. This will let you know what you should do more of and what you might want to remove from your repertoire.

Following these seven simple kissing tips for guys will help you prepare for your next big moment and will assist you in stepping up to the plate with confidence and with your nerves in check. Remember, kissing is supposed to be fun, so relax and enjoy it!

Massage Skills

A sensual massage can create an erotic and relaxing experience for both the person giving the massage and the person receiving it. An erotic massage can relax a woman’s body, mind and spirit through intimate touch which serves to increase her libido.

Knowing how to create a truly erotic experience using massage as foreplay will not only get her into the mood and make her orgasm easily, but pretty much guarantee that she will rock your world in return. Use these erotic massage tips to provide the best massage experience that can quickly and easily re-energize you and your partner’s love life.

(1) Create a conducive atmosphere
Light some scented candles to set the mood with a soft light and switch off all other lights. Lighting candles can relax the spirit and state of mind. The scent from candles has therapeutic effect that reduces stress and anxiety. Scented candles can add to the effect you are trying to achieve especially if you burn scents like sandalwood, lavender and jasmine. Try playing some of her favorite music in the background. The air conditioner should be adjusted to a comfortable room temperature. It should not be too cold as to make your girl shiver nor too warm to make her sweat. Maintain a nice room temperature will allow your woman to feel comfortable even when she is naked.

(2) Keep her comfortable
Make sure your girl is comfortable and the bed is suitable for you to work on. You can provide a soft pillow to have her head relax on it. Prepare for the encounter beforehand by making the bed with soft fabrics. Cover the bed with a large towel to prevent massage oil and lotions from staining the fabric beneath it.

(3) Use some oils and lotions
A good sensual massage should involve all the senses, not just touch. Scented oils will include her sense of smell in the experience and enhance the overall massage process. Using massage oil can smooth the glide of your hand against her body and reduce any friction that may cause pain. Some common oils which you can use are sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil and grape seed oil.

(4) Start from the top
Apply a few drops of massage oil onto your hands and gently rub the neck from the base of the skull using your thumbs in circular motion. Slowly increase the pressure as you rub all the way out to the end of the shoulders. It should be firm, but not too much pressure that it hurts. 

Then you firmly grip her shoulders right where they meet her neck on both sides. The trapezius muscle in the shoulder is usually affected first during stress. Therefore, this zone may be tenser than other areas of the body. Hence, applying more pressure to this area would be ideal. Press your thumbs onto her upper back. Squeeze her shoulders and release. She should immediately feel a slight release of tension. You continue squeezing and releasing her shoulders as well as applying pressure on her upper back with your thumbs a few times before you move to the upper arms.

Apply more oil and begin to softly massage each of her arms. Rub each arm in a circular motion as you gently squeeze the bicep muscles. Run your thumb down the center of the forearm, increasing pressure as you get closer to the wrist. Squeeze each finger and gently pull it outward to relax her finger joints. Apply firm pressure to the palms of her hands using your thumbs.

(5) Work slowly down from her back
You can start with an up and down stroke then move on to a circular motion. Lock your elbow to straighten your arm and you lean your body forward as you press your palms on both sides of the backbone. After you press, you release and then you do this action up and down with your palms one to two times along both sides of her backbone.

Next you use larger circular strokes with your fingers near to the top of her back and switch to smaller circular strokes near the hip area. Knead on her buttocks using your fingertips. Make a switch to apply pressure using your knuckles up and down the buttocks.

When you move to the legs, you apply more oil and rub both legs one at a time. Firmly knead the calves in a circular motion. Then you use your elbow or forearm to press against the thigh as you move further down to the feet to squeeze the ankles.

Next you begin the foot massage by squeezing the sole. You use your thumb and index finger to squeeze on each toe. As you move to the tip of each toe, you gently pull on it outward to relax the toe joint. You do the same with the other foot.

How To Get Your Girlfriend Back

If you are pondering how to get girlfriend back, the primary thing that you must appreciate is that this is a very complicated situation. Your feelings may be damaged, and her emotions might as well be hurt - And it is important that you are watchful about what you are doing to get girlfriend back, or else feelings may be hurt even more.

Here are a few things to consider when it comes to understanding how to get girlfriend back.

1: First and foremost, what was it that you did in order to cause the break up?
When a girl breaks up with you, she has a reason for it. You must find out why your girlfriend ended things with you in order to figure out how to get her back. You need to understand, identify and fix the reason that this could have been avoided in the first place.

2: Help Rekindle Things
It is important to remember how to spark a fire in the relationship again, even if she broke up with you for something you did or didn't do. Letting your ex-girlfriend know that you caused the break up, it was your fault and you are sorry for the consequences is a way that it can be done.

3: Continue to get out there and socialize
Even though you are trying to learn how to get girlfriend back, you should continue to interact with other people. Just because you and your ex are not speaking or seeing each other does not mean you should cut yourself off from the rest of the world. You should at least go out and have some fun with your friends. Going on a casual date could even work to your advantage, since it could cause some jealousy in your ex girlfriend.

4: Show your ex that you have moved on.
Show your ex girlfriend that you have moved on, but also show her that you still care about her - this is the best way how to get your girlfriend back. You must be confident and comfortable without her and then let her come to know that you have not completely moved on, so that she can understand that you still have the feelings of her. Also making you look more desirable to her, this makes you appear more mature.

5: Try much to remain friends.
Finally, to get girlfriend back it is important that you work hard to become friends with your ex again. This will build trust, and will help to make you closer to one another.

When you think the time is right, you should ask her why she broke up with you in the first place, but be casual about, not needy and desperate. She will either admit that she made a mistake breaking up with you, or she will confirm the break up. Once you know, you can take it from there.

These are only a few of the steps you need to take to discover how to get your girlfriend back. If you stick with them you may just have a shot, when you lose your true love.

Suggestions To Help You Stop Smoking

The side effects of smoking are really taking their toll and an increasing number of people want to quit. You will find that men and women who have never smoked assume that quitting is easy, having said that people who smoke know that it really isn't an easy thing to stop. For most smokers the craving and addictions of smoking make it extremely hard to quit without some type of help. Some men and women have had to turn to therapy and also hypnosis in order to quit. Even after men and women quit, the impulse to smoke again can be so powerful that they have joined support groups to help. While the recommendations below are not able to guarantee to make you quit, they can help to control the urges.


The smoking cigarettes itself is not actually what you are addicted to. Even though the habit of bringing your hand to your mouth is something that makes giving up smoking hard it really is just a habit and habits can be broken. Actually, it's the nicotine in the cigarettes that make individuals want to smoke them. And simply because your brain is aware that it will get this nicotine from cigarettes, men and women just assume that they are addicted to smoking. The one thing that can make giving up smoking easier is to grab a pack of nicotine gum or you could even use the patch to get the nicotine your body requires. Although this can help people to be successful when stopping smoking one thing you should know is that if you really don't wish to quit then they actually won't help that much.

You may even want to stock up on toothpicks, because this has helped a lot of men and women I know. The best option is to make use of the nicotine alternatives, together with toothpicks as the toothpicks may help you with the habit of smoking. Making use of toothpicks actually are a fantastic way to break the habit of smoking. If you do a search online you should be able to locate cinnamon toothpicks. So instead of holding a cigarette, you will see that you are bringing a toothpick to your mouth. The reason I suggest the flavored toothpicks is because for whatever reason the flavor helps to make the toothpick chewing a lot less boring.

Motivation may also be a huge help if you are trying to quit simply because if you have no motivation there is really no reason to quit. A persons family can actually end up being one of the most significant motivators around. More than likely you don't wish to die before your time, leaving your partner or children with out a parent figure. So when it comes to motivation you will find that all your family members can be one of the very best motivators.

While these few recommendations will help many individuals quit, you may find that they don't work for you. If you fall in to that crowd, you will need more than the suggestions above, you may need a medical professional or even a hypnotist. Many individuals are already very successful with hypnosis. Lastly when all else fails, see your doctor and request a medicine that will help you quit, it is available. With that said, I would actually only recommend this as the final thing you try.

5 Men's Weight Loss Guidelines

Men's weight reduction: it's a sensitive problem for many men. If you're like many men, you're fighting to keep your weight in balance. It's fine though, because once you understand these simple tips, you'll find that it's less of a challenge to shed weight than you thought.

Men's Fat Reduction Rule one - Keep Glucose Levels Constant

One of the main factors behind fat gain is fluctuations in glucose levels. Whenever you eat an excessive amount of fast-releasing foods, the body secretes too much sugar directly into your bloodstream. This leads the pancreas to secrete the hormone insulin, which removes the surplus sugars out of your blood stream and saves it in tissues as glycogen. If this temporary energy is not used up soon after, it becomes converted into fat.

The two ways in which you can keep your blood sugar levels stable. The first is to consume little and often. A different way is to consume food which is slow release. This consists of oats (porridge), lentils and beans. Also, simply by mixing protein with carb, the protein slows down the digestion more. So for example, have peanut butter (protein) with toasted bread (carb) and not marmalade (fast release sugar - bad), or even have chicken with your brown rice.

Men's Fat Loss Tip 2 - Keep clear of Fast Foods

Everyone understands they really should stay clear of unhealthy foods. This is because they typically contain little or no vitamins and minerals, but contain a lot of sugar and saturated fat. So keep clear of chocolate, cakes, candy, cookies, and fast food like burgers. These foods taste nice and supply you with a quick buzz as a consequence of sugar rush, but beyond that they can only do you harm.

Men's Weight Loss Tip 3 - Always Eat Breakfast

If you feel avoiding breakfast is the right way to lose weight, you'll want to reconsider given that you really couldn't be more wrong. Breakfast is the central meal during the day. Any time you skip breakfast, you'll have zero energy throughout the day, your metabolism will be slow (this means you won't burn the maximum amount of energy/calories), plus your body may have a much harder time keeping your blood sugar level in check. By consuming a fantastic breakfast, you will be full of energy and enthusiasm during the day, and you will definitely find it a lot easier to keep your appetite under control.

So tomorrow, jump out of bed, and eat some poached eggs on wholemeal toast or a big bowl of porridge with some raw nuts.

Men's Weight Loss Tip 4 - Make Exercise Fun

It's useless trying to force yourself to carry on doing something when it just seems like a dull effort. Don't enjoy jogging? No problem. Don't like the thought of spending too much time sweating in the fitness center? Fine. If you do something you like, you'll be a great deal more prone to keep on. So, make an effort to think about something physical that you would like to do. Maybe it's an activity like football. Perhaps you have always wanted to learn street dancing. Or maybe you would enjoy cycling? Whatever it is, just just go do it, and most importantly

Basic Skincare Tips for Men

When it comes to skincare and grooming, it is safe to say that many men are still in the Stone Age. There is so much more to male skincare than just the basic bar soap and shaving cream. Thankfully, there are new lines of skincare products specifically formulated for men. But before you look for these products, here is a crash course on basic male skincare:

Use Moisturizers

Your girlfriend or wife uses them all the time and you need to start using them too if you want to look your best. A moisturizer is a basic skincare product that most men ignore. Moisturizing your skin is perhaps the single most important thing that you can do to improve your overall appearance. Moisturizers help fight premature aging and reduce your risk of blemishes. Get a moisturizer that is specifically formulated for your face and use an all-purpose one for the rest of your body.

Resist the Urge to Pop Your Pimples

Men are more prone to pimple breakouts than women. There is nothing more you should do after washing your face with a cleanser and applying topical acne treatment. If you pop a pimple while your hands and nails are dirty, the dirt can enter the broken skin and make the zit worse. Drawing blood or a clear liquid after popping a pimple are signs that you should stop taking matters into your own hands literally. If you absolutely must minimize the blemish because it is ripe for the picking and very prominent on your face, disinfect a needle with hot water and alcohol, gently prick the surface, and carefully squeeze from both sides.

Proper Shaving Practices

Think you know everything there is about shaving? Think again. Shaving does not consist of a single step. Dry shaving, even if you use an electric shaver, can cause cuts, nicks, razor burns, and scratches. Use any cream, gel, or oil to lubricate the areas you are shaving. When shaving, do not go against the grain. Use aftershave to soothe your skin.

Drink Water and Avoid Toxic Substances

Drinking water regularly is another basic skincare essential. Eight glasses of water a day is the rule of thumb but you may need more depending on your body type and level of physical activity. Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking are bad for your skin. Too much alcohol can cause acne rosacea. Smoking can cause loss of skin elasticity and contributes to wrinkling.

Stay Away from the Sun

While safe sun exposure is needed for you to get vitamin D, you need to use a sunblock that protects you from both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation whenever you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Foods for Your Skin

Skincare is not just about what you put on your skin; it also includes your diet. Artichokes, beans, blackberries, blueberries, carrots, pecans, prunes, strawberries, and sunflower seeds are rich in antioxidants that are beneficial for your skin. On the other hand, flaxseed, salmon, and walnuts contain essential fatty acids that help block irritants, enhance the absorption of nutrients, and help eliminate waste products from your skin cells.