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Come and experience California's Hot Spot! A Salon and Shop mixed into one. Ego Extensions L.A. offers a Luxury Line of Remy Hair Extensions and Lace Wigs. Imagine beautiful, soft, luxurious hair that you can color, wash, straighten and style to your hearts desire. Our Lace Wigs and Extensions are made of 100% Premium Remy Hair.Ego Extensions L.A. caters to an elite group of clientele.Hollywood's A -Listing Actors, Singers, Dancers and Models.Our hair comes imported from India, Brazil and Russia with only the most beautiful strands being hand chosen. Take this opportunity to shop on-line for what people are calling the most "ELITE HAIR ON THE MARKET ". Have questions? Contact us at info@egoextensions.com. We are always here to service our valued customers. We pride ourselves in selling high-end, premium hair that everyone can afford. So go ahead and indulge yourself....in Ego Extensions.http://www.egoextensions.com Or Call (805)426-5227
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Are You A Black Woman Suffering From Hair loss? Ego Extensions Can Help

Posted by Ego Extensions L.A. Lace Wigs on September 14, 2009 at 5:16pm
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Hidden Sugar Equals Visible Weight Gain

Posted by Carol Dunlop on September 3, 2009 at 1:44pm

Sugar is a health food, that is how is it publicized anyway. After all, it contains zero fat, provides instant energy, and makes almost any food taste better. The average American eats about 156 pounds of sugar a year - at least double what health experts recommend. Eating sugar is like flipping a switch that tells your body to store fat. And sugar is everywhere — not just in soda, candy, and desserts. It’s disguised in refined carbohydrates like bread, rice, and pasta, and even in beer and milk. If you think you don’t eat a lot of sugar, it’s time to take another look at labels on processed foods. You’ll probably be surprised. Many of you would be shocked to find out just how much sugar you regularly eat.

Sugar makes you fat. In fact, the less sugar you eat, the better. Here’s an example; during digestion, one slice of white bread is converted into the same amount of glucose as 4 tablespoons of sugar. The more sugar you down at any one time the longer you stay in fat-storage mode. Read more about the hidden sugars in your diet

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Learning How to Support Yourself on Your Weight Management Journey

Posted by Carol Dunlop on August 26, 2009 at 7:22pm

Supportive people may not always be around to offer support at the exact moment when you may need it. Sometimes YOU may need to be the source of your own support. If that is the case, and frankly, it usually is the case, it helps to get out a journal and write down when you need support most of all.

To learn some suggestions for doing getting started, visit my Pound by Pound Weight Management community

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Getting Through the Weekend Without Gaining Weight

Posted by Carol Dunlop on August 21, 2009 at 4:26pm
You can work diligently all week following your menu and adhering to your exercise program only to have the “wheels come off” over the weekend and undermine all your efforts. It can easily be done with an ounce of fudge here, some pizza there, or maybe too large of a serving size or an appetizer at your favorite restaurant.If eating splurges are a problem for you, it is essential that you stick to your long range planning. The weekends typically encourage people to indulge in high-fat, high-calorie foods that are low in nutrients.To learn how to avoid gaining weight over the weekend, visit my Pound by Pound Weight Management site>
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Setting Healthy Goals

Posted by Carol Dunlop on August 20, 2009 at 11:00am

The first step to achieving results is setting a realistic goal. No matter what the reason, successful and healthy weight management depends on sensible goals and expectations. If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of managing your weight long term.

Setting healthy goals at the start of an ongoing program can help you change and improve your physical activity and eating habits. To set goals that are right for you, think about what you want to change and why, and what steps you can take to reach your goal. These changes don’t have to be big. Even small steps can make a difference. Also, think about who can help you, and how you’ll reward yourself for making these changes.

5 Steps to Setting Goals

Make a choice - Look at your body, your quality of life. What do you really want to have?
Be specific - Leave no detail left behind.
Find Your Reason – Now that you know what you want to change, ask yourself WHY?
Form your plan – What is it going to take to get there? What are you going to have to do?
Take action - Do you know what the number one cause of failure is in most people’s lives? Never taking action. We develop these comfort zones and become afraid to step out of those boundaries and really go after our goals. We know that we must change; we know that we have to follow our plan to be happy, but seldom do. Do not let your written plan of action go to waste. Start immediately on working towards your goals!

To access the Action Chart to get started setting your healthy goals, click here. You will be asked to join the Pound by Pound Weight Management Online Community

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Pointers on Losing Weight Safely

Posted by Yvonne Carson on May 26, 2009 at 7:27pm
People who want to lose weight commonly, and first of all, think about reducing the amount of food they eat. This may be quite a solution but not exactly the best there is. In fact, depending on the amount you reduce in your food intake, it may even be dangerous to one's health. So how does one lose weight effectively and safely? Here are some points one should consider when trying to lose weight:Beware of the Crash DietsMost people think that trimming down the calories can alone shed off their unwanted excess. Probably this is because of the fad there is in advertising about low-calorie food products and beverages. What people don't know is that this could be dangerous because when they decrease their calorie intake way to below the required levels, the body begins to digest the fats. Sounds good but it doesn't actually. Burning fat requires a lot of energy. Since there is not much energy in the body to facilitate metabolism of fat, it will run at a very slow pace resulting to fatigue, illness and weak immune system.Low-calorie diet is also compensated for by the body by burning muscle. People on this type of diet who revert back to their old eating habits end up gaining back some, if not all the weight they have shed off. This would consist mainly of fats. And since fats have more volume per mass than muscle, they end up having the same weight as before but more bulkier. In losing weight, one should keep in mind that they should lose excess body fats only.However, one can try out eating small meals at more frequent intervals. This way the body will not think that it is being starved and will not store food as fat.Eat ProperlyOne may have considered junking the crash diet option but he should also not forget to watch what he is eating. Variety must always be considered so that one may be able to get the necessary nutrients from his diet.It is also healthier to eat food which are roasted, steamed or broiled rather than fried. It is also important to include a lot of fiber in the diet. Frequent rehydration is also necessary.Pump Up lean Muscle MassMuscles burn calories when they work; they even do so at rest. Unlike fats which just lie around, bulge around the pants and dangle beneath the sleeves, muscles burn calories all-day round. With this fact, one can start weight loss by increasing muscle mass. The more muscles, the less fat will be left. This is attainable starting with working out with resistance exercises.Engaging in AerobicsAerobics are not only good for the heart by increasing cardio-vascular endurance. Aerobics also help in increasing lean muscle mass while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat. Aside from these, aerobics make the metebolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long while. Imagine burning fat efficiently while driving along the freeway or even while watching television.On Taking Diet PillsOver-the-counter diet pills affect the amount of weight one loses as well as how long one keeps that amount of weight off. However, one must be wary of the side-effects of these diet pills. As such, one must faithfully follow the instructions provided for in the packaging. It is also prudent to consult the physician anyway before trying out these drugs and also to find out which type would be best for the individual.Losing weight does not have to mean sacrifice and suffering. It actually means opening up to a more full and healthy life where one may not have to feel bad about himself having to look the way he does or not being able to do what he wants to do. Losing weight might entail a little adjustments plus the discomforts, but as the old saying goes, "no pain, no gain." Besides fat, what has one got to lose anyway?For a healthy, safe and natural alternative weight loss program visit: http://yvonnecarson.appetizerdiet.com.
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Would you love to drop up to 3 dress sizes in 10 minutes?

Posted by Donnetta on May 19, 2009 at 4:24am
If you are looking for a way to drop up to 3 dress sizes in 10 minutes without the hassle of diets,pills or surgeries then this is for you.The Body Magic is a reshaping garment by Ardyss International. Ardyss offers you this extraordinary garment specially designed for every woman wishing to look and feel better.For those times when…• You have a date and would like to wear that dress that does not fit you anymore,• You don’t feel well about your body and weight,• You don’t have enough time to work out,• Or you just want to look more beautiful everyday for that special person.Ardyss has created Body Magic to help you to have that perfect body you wish!You won’t believe it yourself!
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Staying Above the Yellow Line

Posted by Carol Dunlop on May 1, 2009 at 9:34pm

If you are a client of mine, read my blog or receive my newsletters, you know that I am a fan of “The Biggest Loser,” NBC’s reality TV show about weight loss. So what you’re about to read is no secret, but if you’ve not been around me for very long, I wanted to enlighten you on the ups and downs of weight loss.

Since January of this year, the media has reported on a number of celebrities falling below the yellow line by gaining back pounds and pounds of previously lost weight.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join me on Tuesday as I discuss "The Journey to Health and Fitness: Staying Above the Yellow Line" on Fit4Life Radio
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Tune in to Fit4Life Radio and see how others are losing it

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 27, 2009 at 10:09pm

Fit4Life Radio Show, Tuesdays at 1:00pm EST. Let's talk about inspiring ways to get fit and stay that way.

Catie BolesTuesday Catie Boles: Join us to hear Catie's story, she lost 37 pounds and 27 inches through the power of Latin music by participating in My Mambo Mania fitness series.

Kari EideAlso joining us is Kari Eide, along with business partner Lissa Mueller, they created The Fit Traveler, which was inspired by a life-altering car accident and Kari's determination to recover and regain her healthy, fit lifestyle. She will be telling us more about The Fit Traveler and how she was able to take her workouts right along with her while she traveled.

Log in to listen and get inspired to reach your weight loss goals.

Check out the other Fitness Events at Optimum Body Sculpting. Click here to view the calendar.

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Fast Food Fat Loss Failure

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 23, 2009 at 6:29pm
Back in the nineties Fast Food companies tried to change. They tried coming out with lighter and lower fat versions of their sandwiches and tacos and everything else.Know what happened?The "healthier" versions on their menus failed miserably. And I mean miserably. They were all pulled and replaced by newer options that were bigger, fattier and more calorie laden than ever before.Seriously, they stopped pulling punches and did what any smart business should: They gave people what they wanted. And in the case of Fast Food companies that meant adding as much mayo, bacon, cheese and beef as they possibly could.That's when we started seeing the Triple Burgers and Mega Burgers and tacos wrapped in melted cheese stuck to yet another taco.And people were more than happy to gobble them all right up.I believe, fortunately, that we've come to a point where people have realized that it's all just too much. To some extent people are waking up and realizing that they cannot afford to get sick. They cannot afford to eat garbage all the time. They are understanding it WILL catch up to them.Kentucky Fried Chicken has been in the news lately because they are trying a new Kentucky GRILLED Chicken. Supposedly it tastes as good as their fried version.Now I don't know if it does or doesn't. And to be honest, I don't much care. You see, the fact of the matter is when people go to Fast Food restaurants and order something "healthier" like grilled chicken they typically off set it by eating every french fry in sight. Or drinking a 64oz cola.There are better choices to be made. And if you plan your day you won't be in a position where you have to gobble a meal down at KFC, McDonald's or Burger King.Things like:-Low fat cottage cheese-Hard boiled eggs-Fresh fruit and veggies-Raw almondsYou could also go with Prograde Cravers or Prograde Lean. Cravers are the best tasting healthy snack bar on the planet and Lean is their delicious chocolate meal replacement shake. (In the PS under my signature you'll find out all he details on a BIG sale Prograde is having! Oh, and hurry because it ends tomorrow night.)Look, the bottom line is simple: A little bit of planning and some smart food choices go a long way to getting that flat stomach you're looking for.Stay Fit,Carol DunlopPS - Here's what you need to know about Prograde Nutrition's Second Birthday Sale:- You save 10.2% off ALL of their products. They're all on sale this week.- The sale ends this Friday, April 24th at 11:59pm EST.- Just enter the coupon code below during checkout on their site: xxtwozz(yes, the letters are all lower case)- If you purchase any of their Combo Packs or Smart Ship options the coupon code only applies to the FIRST purchase.- The coupon can't be combined with any other Prograde offers.- Prograde Nutrition products cannot be found in stores anywhere. Only online from the Prograde websiteI cannot recommend Prograde enough. Their products are top-notch and they only create research based products backed by science.
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Exotic Dance Moves can get you Slim and Sexy BODYTALK offers classes ONLINE!

Posted by Noir97 on February 3, 2009 at 8:00am

Exotic Dance Moves can get you Slim and Sexy BODYTALK offers classes ONLINE!Baltimore/Laurel, MD (

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WomenPR.com)BODYTALK invites women over the age of 18, of all shapes and sizes, to join this unique club that celebrates being a woman. BODYTALK offers low impact workout programs using several types of dance, designed to give you a full body workout. The benefits of exotic dance fitness have been discovered by housewives, professionals, and even the famous. Classes offered at BODYTALK are EXOTIC MOVES, POLERIZE, AND BELLY DANCE. EXOTIC MOVES introduces different dance techniques that help tone and strengthen body muscles. POLERIZE teaches you to use your own body weight as a way to build and tone muscles. BELLY DANCE incorporates sensual dance movements that will help you increase your strength and flexibility.All one has to do is visit http://www.bodytalkllc.com/online_classes.html. Go through the quick download process and in minutes you will be able to take your selected class. One can choose from Exotic Moves, Polerize, Belly Dance and specialty classes.BodyTalkllc.com offers unique fitness classes ONLINE! They have entered the virtual world of exercise and hope that it will be as exciting for their customers as it is for them!!BODYTALK has 2 beautiful locations, Baltimore and Laurel, MD. Classes are offered Monday thru Saturday. Created to provide a comfortable place for women to have fun, gain self-confidence, enjoy womanhood, and stay fit and healthy, BODYTALK offers free classes to 1st time visitors every Saturday at 12 noon. No registration needed. Ladies, bring a yoga mat, heels, and a positive attitude.Contact:Arnel RichardsonBODYTALK LLC410.298.3148 Baltimore Office301.317.8255 Laurel Officeinfo@bodytalkllc.comwww.bodytalkllc.com
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Gurrrllll...Wash your hair more often if you want healthy hair!

Posted by Eddie on January 7, 2009 at 3:45pm
When you wash your hair, does it seem really dry and brittle? Have you ever avoided washing your hair for weeks at a time, some of us for months, because you just knew it was going to take a few days for your hair to come back to life; to soften up or feel moisturized?Well, the reason for the excessive dryness is that washing the hair with certain shampoos strips it of all its moisture because of the "bad ingredients" the majority of shampoos contain. Further damage is actually being done to the hair if you "repeat" as the bottle suggests.Approximately 90% of all shampoos contain Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), and Sodium Lauryl Sulphates (SLS), which can be found in common household detergents such as dishwashing liquids, hand soap, washing powder, and many others. These ingredients function is to create foaming action. I use to think that the more suds, the better the shampoo was working, when actually this is just a myth. SLS and SLES may lead to deficient hair property, corroded hair follicles and inhibited hair growth, contributing to hair loss.SLS and SLES are possibly two of the most dangerous ingredients in personal care products and according to American College of Toxicology. Both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children's eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin.I know 90% is a huge number of shampoos that you must stay away from, but that still leave 10% and fortunately you only need one or two good ones. Any local health food store will have a wide variety of different shampoos you can use. Or, you can purchase some awesome, ultra moisturizing shampoo from me! www.fabulousblackwoman.comNow that you know the correct shampoos to use to benefit your hair's health, you no longer have an excuse to go more than a week without washing your hair. I know every week sounds like a lot to the women that are used to washing their hair on relaxer day only, but the benefits will far outweigh the small inconvenience. Water is our hair's best friend and many Black women who have realized this have started to wash their hair daily or every other day, resulting in healthier hair.Moisture is the number one component to growing long black hair and all moisture is derived from water. Not only does washing the hair cleanse the hair and scalp but the massaging motion will stimulate circulation in the scalp. Increase the benefits by adding a few drops of peppermint oil to your shampoo.Even after finding the perfect shampoo, it is a good idea to either use a clarifying shampoo which will cut through any buildup. An apple cider vinegar or a baking soda rinse can also clarify the scalp and can be done as regularly as every six to eight weeks and then you can return to your regular shampoo.

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