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Beauty Tips
by Audrey Hepburn

For attractive lips, Speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, Seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, Share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, Let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, Walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows.
And the beauty of a woman, with passing years only grows!

Attitude is a Little Thing that makes a BIG Difference
by DeLores Pressley

Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Have you lost weight, got a new job or gave up cigarettes? Now that we are months into our new year, it is time to reflect on our goals. Did you achieve success with your resolution or goals? Maybe you had a difficult time adhering to your resolution.

There are times in all of our lives when we find ourselves reneging on our promises. We may feel like failures. The tenacity to make changes in our lives is not difficult. Normally, it is not the lack of keeping our promise that is causing the feelings of failure, but it is how we are thinking. Attitude is a determining factor in our successes or failures. Changing our thoughts have a tremendous influence on our life outcomes.

At the beginning of the year, I decided to improve my eating habits and exercise regularly. I did not refer to this change in my life as a "New Year's Resolution" because statistically, resolutions only last twelve days. Also, I did not say that I was going on a diet, because "diets" do not work. In order to achieve my goals, I had to change my attitude and make a commitment to take the necessary steps to improve my health and level of fitness. Attitude is extremely important when you want to make a change in your life. I could not make a true commitment without the "I Can" attitude. I had to believe that I could achieve success.

Activity is the key to fitness. We need to take pleasure in being active in our own way and as a normal part of our life. I do not profess to be a fitness expert. It is important that you check with a doctor or an expert in the fields of health and fitness before you begin any exercise program. However, I became more active by walking fifteen minutes per day and gradually increased to thirty minutes per day. You can determine how many minutes above your existing routine that is good for you. Initially, if you can only walk or exercise five minutes per day, you are moving towards your goal. Simply, increase your time to receive more results.

Currently, I have lost fifteen pounds off my size twenty body because of my attitude and commitment. My eating habits definitely have room for improvement, however, I am now cognizant of what I put in my body. I stop eating when I am full. I eat two cookies instead of ten. I have been a non-active member of a health club for many years, now I am committed to using my membership. The health club that I belong to is not exclusively for plus sizes. In fact, I may be one of the largest members. I have zero tolerance for size bias and I do not let others rob me of my confidence.

You do not need a new year to decide to make changes in your life. There is no better time than now. Whatever life changes that you are seeking, you have the power to make the changes. If you begin anything with a negative attitude thinking you will fail, then the chances are high that you indeed will. When you approach everything with a positive outlook you will be more confident in your attitude and will achieve a much better result. Keep a positive attitude and life successes will come!