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What is size 0 [1]? Is it simply an US clothing size standard? Certainly it is not! If you go by the definition it is actually the smallest size. It would fit women with vital stats between 30-22-32 and 33-25-35 inches. It is this idea of fitting into a size 0 dress has consumed every fashion-conscious woman. With the A-list stars crash dieting to secure this alluring size, more and more women are following their footsteps. To be or not to be a size 0 has become a never-ending debate; there are a large number against it as they fear anorexia is a by-product of being size 0. But we will tell you that this 0 size is not all that bad and all the reasons for flaunting it.

More healthy: That beautiful crimson red dress which you bought for a whooping 150 dollars remains in your cupboard untouched for almost 2 years now. The reason behind this is that you have gained so much weight that it does not fit you any longer. Fat is small word with a BIG consequence! It is something that can easily get you if you do not take proper care of yourself. Size 0 can be achieved by working out, eating healthy and doing your regular chores. It not only makes you fit into your favorite dress but also make you live a more disciplined life. Oh, yes, you save money on medicines and visiting doctors.

Look better: There cannot be anything worse than having a sagging stomach. Though the term “love handles” could sound cute but there is nothing lovely about these. There are so many teenagers who suffer from obesity as they overeat. Overeating is a bad habit that mostly their parents get them into. Little children look cute with their baby fat but if this fat does not wear off with age soon it turns into obesity. Being a size 0 is just a way to stay in shape. Actor Kate Moss has rightly said, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” [2].

Make people jealous around you: When a guy looks at you with appreciative eyes, you feel great but you feel even better when a girl looks at you with jealousy. A woman who is size 0 is not voluptuous but nevertheless she looks gorgeous. She looks extremely smart too. Moreover, imagine you are going for a vacation in Miami and have every intention of putting on your hottest bikini. With a size 0 you can wear anything with complete ease without any extra flab that looks simply hideous! Most people consider size 0 to be very attractive [3].

Increased self confidence: Believe it or not but a woman sporting size 0 is much more confident about her. Nor is she picked up by her friends or colleagues for being fat. She feels surer about everything and is ready to take on challenges. A board meeting or handling a new project, you will get the zeal from inside to do something constructive. You will also get constant attention from your friends, which boasts up your confidence levels. Your kids will definitely vote as the most gorgeous looking mom in this World!

Feel fresher: Only a small fraction of people know that size 0 can actually make you feel fresh. With constant workout sessions, eating what is right and practicing yoga and other exercises will only make one feel fresher. Weight issues tend to bog one down but a person with size 0 is always lively.

Your favorite star is a size 0 as well: Your favorite star is a size 0 as well: Most of us wish if we could even have the slightest resemblance to our favorite stars. Though David Haslam [4] who is the National Obesity Forum’s director feels that size 0 is just another passing fashion sported by actors like Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham and Lindsay Lohan and it should not be promoted. It should be kept in mind that these actors achieve such enviable figure by proper consultation from their nutritionists who prepare a balanced food chart for them. It is not always about only superficial beauty!

Be happier: Obesity can cause depression in an individual. A person with “too much” weight gets very conscious and in some cases refrain from meeting friends or going out for parties. Even while going shopping, they feel different from the rest and become over-sensitive and experience mood swings. Whereas a person with size 0 has no such issues as she feels happy from inside. As she is comfortable under her skin, it shows on her face too [5].

Fit into all fashionable clothes: Top designers labels are all aiming to woo the size 0 crowds. Imagine Victoria Beckham’s range of skinny jeans on a fat woman? It would be a complete disaster. The whole idea of getting into skinny clothes, which are quite fashionable, can make you feel on cloud 9. Gone are the days where skinny girls had to check out the kid’s section for their clothes, their clothes these days dominate the racks of fashion stores. For an ultra chic look, your aim should be to fit into size 0 clothes.

It is not that you have to crash diet for it: It is a myth that all size 0 women are anorexic or suffers from any eating disorder. One does not have to refrain from eating their favorite pie or eat everything and then puke it off. Neither do you have to consume any chemical like the so-called, “size-0 pill”. Not all women who are size-0 are unhealthy. They do not crash diet but take in frequent healthy meals. Have a very balanced meal, which also includes the essential carbohydrates and fats; just do not over-eat. Something that we do not realize is that we consume large quantity of “junk foods” containing lots of oil. The shift should be on quality food, which gives you enough energy to carry on with your regular chores. With a proper digestion rate that is achieved through working out, you can be size 0 even after eating well.

Definitely have more takers: Though there are people who have said that men find mid-sized women [6] more attractive but you will find that is not true with men drooling for you when you have a perfectly toned, size-0 figure. With greater confidence and a charisma about you, men will have to ask you out!!

References:
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_zero

[2] http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/columnists/carolemalone/610408/Size-0-Kate-Moss-is-right-skinny-feels-GREAT.html

[3]http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1003/1003134_is_size_zero_attractive_the_debate.html

[4] http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/british-girls-join-hollywoods-hunt-for-perfect-size-0-410604.html

[5] http://www.freewebs.com/no-self-confidence/

[6] http://news.stv.tv/scotland/133200-men-shun-size-zero-for-average-weight-women/

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It is common to hear advice from friends, well-wishers and other people to reduce the intake of fat content in our daily consumption, especially if you happen to be slightly overweight or obese and find difficulty moving around with a heavier body.

While some amount of fat intake is inevitable and also necessary for the body, it is the excess fat content that is a cause of concern, because excessive stock of fat in the body is one of the reasons for putting on weight. Another reason for putting on weight is not burning enough calories in relation to the amount of energy you muster from the food you consume.

Fat is not only responsible for putting on additional weight. It is considered harmful as excessive fat might lead to coronary heart diseases and atherosclerosis. Fat is further classified into unsaturated fat and saturated fat. Saturated fat contains only saturated fatty acid radicals. Some common examples of food that contain a higher proportion of saturated fat include dairy products such as cream, cheese, ghee and butter and other products such as coconut oil, chocolate, and palm kernel oil. Some of the animal fats such as lard, tallow and fatty meat also contain more of saturated fat.

While we cannot totally avoid consuming some or all of the above-mentioned products, what we can do effectively is to reduce the content of saturated fat and replace with effective alternatives that are free from saturated fat or have low saturated fat content.

1.While preparing food involving meat, please ensure that you choose only leaner cuts of meat and also remove fat content in the meat wherever it is possible to remove.
2.You can try to downsize the intake of meat content in your daily diet program
3.Avoid using butter or margarine for cooking and instead replace them with olive oil or vegetable oil
4.Avoid using meat in stir-fries and instead replace that with nuts or tofu.
5.While eating sandwich, try to replace the cheese, which gels with sandwich, with avocado slices.
6.Avoid using fried potato and instead eat more of baked potatoes. Adding low-fat yogurt instead of a sour cream along with potato will be better.
7.Look for milk with lower-fat content instead of the normal milk that has more fat.
8.Use more of buttermilk in mashed potatoes and salad dressings, and avoid adding butter or mayonnaise.
9.Reduce or eliminate the use of meat, if you a non-veggie, and groundnuts, if you are a veggie, while preparing casseroles. Instead you can use more of vegetables such as beans.
10.If you are fond of desserts and ice creams after a meal, try to replace the ice cream and desserts with low-fat frozen yogurt.

The above-mentioned suggestions, if implemented and practiced, can help you avoid the ill-effects of saturated fat and will help in avoiding heart related diseases or other health related problems.

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One of the common problems most of us need to face and overcome is that related to dry skin due to lack of moisture.

What causes dry skin?

The dry air conditions, both in and out of the house, especially in winter season, might be one of the reasons for the skin to get dry. The external weather condition is not the only reason for skin dryness. If you shower more than is normally warranted and/or use skin-drying soap, then there is every possibility that your skin gets drier.

In normal conditions, our skin does not become dry because the required oil for maintaining the skin is produced by the outer layer of the skin through the oil glands in the form of sebum. If the demand for oil to maintain the skin exceeds the internal oil production, then the paucity of the oil leads to the problem of dry skin.

This is the reason why moisturizers are preferred for keeping the skin supple and soft. Many people are of the notion that these additional moisturizers add extra moisture to the skin to keep it soft. However, it is not the case in many cases. What these moisturizers actually do is they lock the moisture already present in the body to retain the softness or suppleness.

One can also try out some simple remedies at home to overcome the problem of dry skin and make your skin look pretty, soft and supple.

The absence of moisture in the outer skin is the reason for skin dryness. You can consider giving your skin a milk bath. Milk contains the lactic acid, which exfoliates the dead cells of the skin and also helps in increasing the ability of the skin to hold in moist conditions. While giving your skin a milk bath, please ensure that you rinse off the milk gently such that some of the lactic acid stays on in the skin.

In order to maintain the moisture in the skin and not allow it to dry, it is essential that you drink at least eight glasses of water every day, wherein each glass contains 250 ml of water. You can also replace water with either herbal tea or juices, duly ensuring that alcohol or caffeine are included. Stay away from alcohol.

You can also consider taking foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, because these fatty acids help in keeping the membranes in skin-cells healthier. Consuming fatty acids in other forms such as walnuts, flaxseeds and avocados also help you keep the skin soft and supple.

Including good amount of vitamins and minerals in your food intake also ensures that your skin stays soft and smooth. It has been found that vitamin B and vitamin C are very effective in maintaining the skin in a healthy manner. You can also consider consuming a multi-vitamin tablet, available in pharmacies, that will not only help you stay fit and healthy, but also keep your skin smooth and soft and does not allow it to dry.

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