Luffa, Loofah, Lufah

Fit n' Fabulous Diva's we love our skin. The key to looking youthful is a polished bright appearance look to your skin. In the aging process we loose a lot of the vibrancy we once had prior to hormonal changes. During the winter months our skins also tends to dry out and dead skins cells are left on the surface. This can cause a dull, dry, lackluster look. Well there is a great way to keeping the skin looking youthful.

Luffa, Loofah, or Lufah is a tropical fruit grown in warm climates. In many countries this fruit is eaten as part of an everyday diet. In the United States we use the Loofah as apart of our bath tools.

We usually see Loofah in it's dried out state. The Loofah is generally used as a body polisher. The bi-weekly use of a Loofah in a spongy form or combined in body washes will aid in removing dead skin cells.The Loofah has a gentle gritty feel to it as it polishes the dead skin cells away. The result is a smooth, vibrant , and polished look.

The goal is to keep a bright youthful look which will keep them guessing at your age. Fit n' Fabulous Diva's my favorite product that contains the Loofah fruit is ;

Kiehls Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish

6.8fl oz. $28.00
It may seem a little pricey but your skin deserves it!



Natural Remedies for Peri or Menopausal Symptoms

Black Cohosh

Fit n' Fabulous Divas over 40, this week I want to share with you two Natural Herbal Remedies that have done me a world of good. I am 52 and loving life, and my body has been going thru some Menopausal changes. Maybe you have been experiencing some of these symptoms too:

• Hot flashes/night sweats
• Fatigue
• Cravings for sweets/carbs
• Diminished sexual desire/vaginal dryness
• Irritability, mood swings,depression or anxiety
• Insomnia, or restless sleep
• Fuzzy thinking
• Weight gain
• Stiffness and joint pain
• Irregular periods

Many of these symptoms occur because our bodies are experiencing hormonal imbalance. It has been proven that HRT (hormone replacement therapy) has been linked to many cancers. So I have looked into more natural remedies. I have found two herbal solutions that work for me. (I am not recommending them as medicinal solutions just giving you information you can investigate them for yourself.)

Black Cohosh is a native American herb, taken in capsule form. It provides a natural estrogen. In the 1950's many hospitals used this to treat women having menopausal symptoms. Estrogen loss occurs when our ovaries stop producing.

Wild Yam

Wild Yam, used in cream form. I love this wonder cream, it has been a mainstay for me. I rub in onto the soft parts of my body daily. It is absorbed best thru the skin. The Wild Yam produces a natural progesterone. Our bodies need to have a healthy balance of Estrogen and Progesterone. During Peri and Menopause this hormones tend to get off balance. The use of Wild Yam has reduced my mood swings, it helps with depression and irritability.

Menopause is a natural progression in our lives. As Fit n' Fabulous Diva's we can enjoy our lives as we journey thru this season !

references:http://www.preventativeconcept.com/women/index.shtml

Be a Smart and Savvy Shopper

 As a Fashionista I have a passion for shopping ,so I have had to  become a savvy smart bargain hunter.Staying on trend is important but not at the expense of compromising my budget. The clothing in my wardrobe is valued at much more than I ever actually paid for them.

Whenever I shop I head straight for the sale racks. I often see shoppers pass the sale rack like these are defective or old styles. Many of the items on the sale rack are placed there because they may be the only one in stock or not enough of them to place on a full rack for sale. If I don't see a sale rack I always ask to be shown to the items on sale.

In recent years many websites have surfaced that offer designer wear at discounted prices. The designers have realized they may be losing some of their potential market, so they place their designs onto these websites. The websites may require that you register with your email address to have full access to their web pages.

I use these websites often to purchase affordable unique fashions that are from established or up and coming designers. Visit these websites today, it's not too early to start shopping for your Spring/Summer wardrobe.

http://www.igigi.com/ fashions

http://www.hautelook.com/ fashions,jewelry, vacation bargains and beauty products

http://www.sendthetrend.com/ jewelry

http://www.simplyme.com/ fashions

http://www.pennigtons.com/ fashions

http://www.solesociety.com/ shoes

http://www.additionelle.com/ fashions

http://www.heels.com/ shoes

http://www.loehmanns.com/ fashions

Enjoy Your Shopping!

Happy New Year 2012 !!!!

Happy New Year! New beginnings for me bring with it excitement, anticipation and promise. A New Year is like a blank canvas, you can fill it whatever way you desire. Many snub resolutions but I love them whether they are all acheived or not. Without a plan or vision you have no guide posts to keep you on track. So Fit n' Fabulous Divas get to writing. Write the vision and make it plain, then run with it. Post in places where you and others can see it. Challenge yourself to step out of the box more than you did in 2011. I plan to take a class, start another hobby, join a book club, and fellowship more with women of other nationalities, just expand my horizons. Do whatever it takes to expose more of the "EXTRAORDINARY YOU." You are a Fit n' Fabulous Diva manifest it this year!! Here are a few tips to get us started in eating healthier in 2012!

The 15 Best Fat-Burning FoodsThese are foods that start winnowing your waistline the moment they leave your fork and enter your mouth. They build muscle, promote fat burning, or simply use energy (i.e., burn calories) just to digest them! Stock up today.By Selene Yeager photo: Hemera/Thinkstock Womens Health Magazine Almonds and other nuts: (with skins intact) Build muscle, reduce cravings Dairy products: (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese) Build strong bones, fire up weight loss Eggs: Build muscle, burn fat Turkey and other lean meats: Build muscle, strengthen immune system Berries: Improve satiety, prevent cravings Enova oil (soy and canola oil): Promotes fullness, not easily stored as fat Peanut butter: Boosts testosterone (a good thing even in women), builds muscle, burns fat Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel): Trigger fullness, fire up fat burning Grapefruit: Lowers insulin, regulates blood sugar and metabolism; be sure to eat the fleshy white membranes Green tea: Fires up fat burning Chili peppers: Spikes metabolism Spinach and green vegetables: Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, whole grain cereal): Small doses prevent body from storing fat Beans and legumes: Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion Whey: Builds muscle, burns fat