7 Secrets to making your guy smile

Making your guy smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give him. There's an added benefit for you, too. If he smiles, you smile. "A smile is something you can't give away. It always comes back to you." ~Author Unknown

Following are 7 secret ways to make your guy smile. Some are more playful than others. Try them, or let them inspire you to come up with a list of your own. Only you know your guy and what's likely to make him smile.

1. Let your guy know how much you believe in him, especially when times are hard. Guys often equate their value with their paycheck. Help him realize that his value is far greater than money.

2. If you and he are in a roomful of people, but haven't seen each other for awhile, look for him. He's likely looking for you, too. When your eyes meet, you both will smile. He likes to know that he's always on your mind. "The shortest distance between 2 people is a smile." ~Author Unknown

3. Give him a year of birthdays. Let's say he's born on January 1st. On the 1st of every month, do something for him that lets him know you're thinking about him. You could buy him a favorite movie and put it in his chair, bake his favorite pie, give him a massage, or do anything you think will make him smile. The gifts don't have to cost anything, but they do require your creativity and thoughtfulness. It's amazing how giving him a year of birthdays keeps you positively focused on your guy. He'll smile over-and-over as he experiences your love in action. "A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles." ~Washington Irving

4. Enjoy what he does for you. Don't take his efforts for granted. Tell him how happy you are to have him in your life. He'll smile because he makes you happy. "Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile." ~Author Unknown

5. Plan a romantic meal on an ordinary evening. Get a babysitter, if necessary. Light candles. Play music. Make his favorite foods, or cook together. Give your guy your undivided attention. "Every time you smile at someone, it's an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ~Mother Teresa

6. Look your best when you 2 go out. Sit close, hold hands, and flirt with him. That will bring on a smile! "Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important." ~Janet Lane

7. Don't complain when he needs some space. In fact, don't complain. Choose to take a positive approach. You will disagree with him, but learn to handle disputes fairly. "A smile is a powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it. " ~Author Unknown


"Every day you spend without a smile is a lost day." ~Author Unknown


You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose when you make your guy smile. Though times are tough, everyday brings fresh opportunities for joy-if you're willing to look for them. Smiling during hard times doesn't indicate weakness or an acceptance of the wrongs of the world. Smiling is a coping mechanism, a refusal to give up, a strength. As Shakespeare said, "The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief."

by Barbara Lee Norris

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Secret eating habits that all skinny girls know

Zoe eats a piece of cake before every meal, only exercises 15-20 minutes a day, and drinks a cup of hot chocolate before bed every night, she’s 29 and has weighed 110lbs for the last decade. “So how does she do it?” When you ask a skinny girl how she maintains her size they will never give you a straight answer. Why? Because it’s not a diet or exercise routine they’ve recently started, it is a lifestyle choice.


Here are the top 7 secret eating habits that all skinny girls know:

1. Desserts are a part of life.

Yes, it is a God given right of every female alive to have chocolate. If you eat your dessert before your meal you will eat less of other things and consume less calories than if you ate a full plate and a dessert.

2.Feed it to the cat.

Regardless of what your mother once said it is not required to clean your plate at every meal to be healthy. Though veggies are good for you if you are full it is alright to stop eating and fill Fluffy’s bowl with the leftovers.

3.Size does matter.

Portion size that is. If your eating at home you can just follow the serving size, but eating out you learn to ‘eyeball it.’ For instance a serving of meat should be the size of the palm of your hand. Dried fruit or nuts should be about the size of a Golf ball or large egg. Ice cream about the size of a tennis ball. A serving of cheese is about six dice. A good idea is to keep abreast of the USDA’s MyPyramid Food Guidance System.

4. Get Moving.

No matter what they plan to eat that day every skinny girls plans to exercise one hour,(30 minutes in the morning and 30 at night), and even though they don’t accomplish that much they take every opportunity available to move around. Like parking farther back from the store rather than waiting for the closest space. Or playing music while doing chores to “let your body groove to the music.” It’s an active way of life that becomes habitual: walk, dance, move!

5. Cereal rocks.

Eating breakfast is a necessity of everyday. And even if they don’t sit for a rousing meal they all eat it. A breakfast bar on busy days and a bowl of Crunch Berries on the weekend.

6.Pig out time comes everyday.

Lunch time is your calorie time! That’s right, you can eat whatever you want at lunch. Why? Because you burn the most calories after that meal. Dinner time eating smaller is ideal because you sleep on those calories.

7. They’re heavy drinkers.

The signal for hunger that the brain sends is so similar to the signal for thirst, that people often eat when they are just thirsty. But being in the habit of drinking a glass of water causes less unnecessary eating and burns more fat. Thus speeding up the metabolism.

This is a self-motivated lifestyle choice, to be healthy and stay skinny is a privilege not a right. Every skinny girl you meet may not tell you how she stays thin, but just like Zoe, she knows that if it’s worth having it’s worth working for. The secret of skinny girls, they move, hydrate, eat salad, and love chocolate, now that’s living. But, don’t forget it’s secret.

by Shekinah Quinnett-Cook

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I can't do without my makeup

Buying makeup can really hijack your budget if you let it. But for many women it's not something they're willing to give up. And now you don't have to. Just follow these seven secrets to save a little money and a lot of makeup.

1. You can use a great lipstick color as a cream blush. Choose lighter shades and blend on after foundation but before powder.
2. When your mascara is dry and not applying well, run it under hot water for 5 minutes. Good as new.
3. Get more out of your liquid foundation and concealer and do your skin a favor by adding lotion to it. To do this, put about half the amount of foundation/concealer, that you'd normally use, on your finger or makeup sponge. Then add a pea size drop of face lotion. Gently swirl them together before applying. Think about how much longer you're foundation and concealer will last if you only use half each day.
4. For a whiter smile, brush teeth with a bit of baking soda.
5. Instead of expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. Just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions.
6. Q-tips work just as well as brushes. However, for really good, inexpensive brushes, visit your local art supply store.
7. Vaseline is one of the best eye makeup removers ever.

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Secrets About Guys That Girls Must Know

Author: Michael Douglas

Finding the right guy is indeed a tricky business. When even a proclaimed faithful like David Beckham can bend easily to a Rebecca or a Sarah and who knows how many more, then what would the lesser mortals belonging to generation-X do? Do guys come with ISI marks? Is there any Einstein or Freud working on gadgets to measure the sincerity of guys in a relationship? Certainly this job of knowing whether the guy who touches the heart is worth living with for a lifetime is becoming difficult. To make the job easier, here are offered 15 secrets about guys that a girl must know. Read them, apply them to your guy-in-love and decide.





1. Guys will do anything just to get the girl's attention:





So don't get carried away. They like watching girls because it is their biggest pastime. They admire girls even if they're not that much pretty. And the next step in line is to get the girl respond to them. It is just the feel-good factor to ensure that they are attractive enough for the girls. So don't slip away from your ground at the mere gimmicks shown only to attract you.





2. If a guy praises you to your face, don't take it in face value:





Guys are generally fun-loving and are pleased to see how they can make you believe their words. So don't believe them if they say they can't sleep without hearing your voice on the phone or can't live without seeing you, etc. A guy interested in a serious relationship would use these dialogues selectively only at times when he thinks he really needs to tell you and that you would believe him in return. Such a guy when he says like that, would have really meant that. But that takes some time into a serious relationship.





3. For guys, chemistry is not necessarily connected to beauty:





Yes, it is something else. In fact, the way the girl presents herself attracts the guy to enter into a serious relationship than her efforts at the beauty parlour. The girl's smile is the first missile that blows him off. And then it is about how she conducts herself in groups and in person. Generally, guys like to flirt but they don't like flirts.





4. If a guy tells you he loves once in a lifetime, he really does:





Because no guy says so easily "I love you" to a girl. But when he says he means it. He may be flirting around with so many, but would have special feelings for a special girl who he cannot forget. And if you happen to be that special friend, who doesn't want to respond to him, then don't expect him to give up. His entire life goal from then on will be to make you accept him. He will give up only when he comes to know that some other guy has succeeded in his application to you.





5. Rejection is the biggest nightmare for guys:





They don't accept defeat so easily, particularly if they have had a relationship with a girl for quite some time. They will keep trying to get your approval, despite the "no" you have said. If they hear you say "no," they would actually hear it "not now." So they will keep trying. See what happens with Beckham. He may have dated different girls at different times, but would be quick enough to seek pardon from his wife. If Victoria turns "spicy" enough to reject him, he is sure to break. Rejection by the girl is something the guys cannot bear. This brings out the next secret about guys that they do cry!





6. Guys cry:





When something goes amiss in a relationship, guys are equally affected as girls. But it is better to let him off if he really proves unworthy in a relationship. That is the way guys learn to behave. It is experience and rejection that make them mature and well-behaved. So let him cry to learn better. But if a guy cries in front of the girl in an otherwise normal relationship, it is better to listen to him. He may be having a genuine reason to cry that the girl must certainly listen to. Because, as a general rule, guys don't cry in front of his lady love, unless otherwise there is a strong reason.





7. Guys love their moms:





And they like girls who are like their moms. The generation X girl looking for a serious relationship with such a guy need not worry about his mom. Recent studies have shown that the mom loves the girl more because her son loves the girl. And since the son sees the girl in his mom's image, he is sure to possess the tenderness that he used to show to his mom. For instance, the girl can expect him to have some expertise in culinary because that is one area the guy would have excelled to help his mom. The mom too in turn is likely to reduce the household chores of the girl as a way of pleasing her son. Anyway, good luck girls!





Unless the boy comes of age with reference to this habit, it is very difficult for him not make his girl, now his mistress, throw tabs as well as tantrums at him at the slightest popping of suspicion. Victoria Beckham failed to see this secret and the Real Madrid Mr Clean succumbed to the weakness. There is a lesson in them for both guys and girls!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/secrets-about-guys-that-girls-must-know-125128.html

About the Author

Michael Douglas is a relationship expert and the webmaster of http://www.womendatingmanual.com where he provides tips to get the guy you want and keep him committed forever, attracting men, how to seduce a man and much much more...

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Seven Secret Weight Loss Tips

Here is the key to losing weight and staying fit: Reduce the number of calories you consume each day and exercise more. That’s all there is to it. To help you stay fit and lose weight I’ve listed a few tips and tricks below that may get you started on dropping those unwanted pounds and improving your health (a few of the items may surprise you).

1. Some types of food will actually cause your body to burn more calories in the digestion and absorption process than the foods themselves contain. For example, say you eat half a cup of green beans which contains 25 calories, but then your body burns 35 calories working to digest them. So you just burned off ten calories even though you were taking in food. Some people refer to food items that work in this way as “negative calorie” foods. Obviously these will be great foods to eat while you’re on a diet since you can consume as much of them as you want anytime of the day. So what are they? Although space limitations prevent us from listing each of them (they all fall into the fruit and vegetable categories), here are a few foods to get you started: grapefruit, broccoli, beats, apples, lettuce, onion, strawberries, tangerines, cucumbers, garlic, spinach, turnips, asparagus, cauliflower, papaya, and zucchini.
2. Drink cold water. Many people know they should drink a lot of water during the day, which serves many health and weight loss functions (water helps a person stay properly hydrated, fills up the stomach and fights off hunger pains, eliminates toxins from the body; all of these are of course very beneficial). But you can go even further if you drink cold water, which will cause your body to burn more calories while increasing your metabolic rate, which is always a good thing for weight loss.
3. Workout and build muscle tissue. If you have enough muscle on your body you will naturally burn calories as much as twenty times faster than someone without a lot of muscle tissue. Hence, working out and building muscle naturally increases your metabolism, but always consult your doctor before beginning any strenuous workout program.
4. Eat grains. Grains will help keep the weight off and also lower your chances of getting diabetes. Grains also help prevent heart disease, fight off cancer, and help prevent strokes. But most grains, usually in the form of cereals, do not taste good to many people; and it can be quite difficult to find a good source of grain that has a pleasant flavor. Recently however, an issue of a men’s health magazine listed a few of the best tasting grain-based cereals that are high in fiber, low in calories, and a good source of carbohydrates. General Mills Fiber One, Kellogg’s Smart Start, and Post Raisin Bran each scored high in the taste department.
5. Drink pomegranate juice. Most people find pomegranate juice to be delicious and it is also very healthy for you. A recent study concluded that pomegranate juice contains powerful antioxidants that stop fatty deposits from forming on the walls of arteries in the body. Thus pomegranate juice hinders the development of heart disease while also eliminating fat.
6. A little chocolate is okay. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Due to the fact that chocolate contains a lot of flavonoids (pigments found in plants that serve as antioxidants in the body which also help process Vitamin C — another great antioxidant), it can help you lower the chances of getting a stroke and also ward off heart disease. But you shouldn’t eat just any type of chocolate. Always pick dark chocolate (the premium variety), which is the lowest in fat as well as calories; and it contains the largest amount of flavonoids.
7. Eat nuts (in moderation). A recent study concluded that a diet rich in nuts helped participants lose more weight than others who consumed the same level of calories throughout the day, but whose diet did not include nuts. Even better news is that researchers found the fat loss to come directly from the fat reserves on the participants’ bodies. So those fatty, hard-to-lose areas, such as the stomach region, hips, and rear end are where the fat loss was specifically targeted by eating nuts, which is wonderful news for most people. When shopping for nuts, the best type to get is simply a can of mixed nuts. For instance, a blend of cashews, pecans, and pistachios would be a good choice.

So there you have seven weight loss tips you can use to jump start a new diet, or just to help you maintain the one you’re on.

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What Your Favorite TV Shows Say About You

A new study reported by Mindset Media that found that viewers of certain shows tended to have similar personality traits. I'm not too sure if this is true, sometimes you might just like a show because its entertaining, nothing to do with personality, like i for one love watching anything to do with vampires, does that make me one..........hmm just a thought.

Well here are seven shows that might just match up with your personality :)

1. If you watch Mad Men you’re most likely creative, emotionally sensitive, intellectually curious, and socially liberal. You’re also more likely to choose a Mac over a PC. But hey, who isn’t?
2. If you watch The Office, you’re more likely to have a bit of a superiority complex (I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just saying.) Office watchers are more likely to consider themselves superior to others, believe that they are extraordinary, and, of course, toot their own horns about their accomplishments. Hey, if you’ve got it, flaunt it, right?
3. Watchers of The Biggest Loser are traditional and realistic — which means they work with what they’ve got (marriage, job, kids) and they live in the present. Practical people.
4. Did you see what Bristol was wearing last night on Dancing With The Stars? Then you’re more likely to be compliant, traditional, respectful of authority, deferential to others, and a person who prefers stability
5. Watchers of Glee are most likely creative, open to new things, and searching for unusual and varied experiences in their lives.( I love Glee)
   
6. If you watch The Real Housewives you’re probably pugnacious (unafraid to tell other people exactly what you think), you value honesty over keeping the peace (what kind of friend would you be if you didn’t tell it like it is?), and probably a leader. Real Housewives fans also like Botox. Seriously!
7. If you watch Family Guy, you’re probably obnoxious. Oh wait, that’s just my opinion. Here’s what the study said: Family Guy watchers are rebellious, risk-taking, averse to rules and structure, open to challenges, and give their opinions using sarcasm and/or anger. Charming, rig

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7 Secrets Men Keep From Women

Yes, men tell women what we think you want to hear because, let's face it, you're going to decide if we're having sex tonight. If you ask us to communicate, we think it's a trap. Women say they want me to be honest, but when men let it rip, women don't like the answers.
Things men tell their buddies that they don't tell their wives and girlfriends.

Yes, it's about sex. Men like sex, men like variety. Men like women that enjoy sex, enjoy variety, and are active partners in sex.

1. A man is less likely to feel romantic if a woman is making his life miserable. If you want to cuddle, don't start a fight over leaving the toilet seat up or not taking out the garbage, Buzzkill.
2. Men are passionate about the things women hate. In general, when men tell you they don't like cartoons, stoner movies, action movies, motorcycles, South Park, sports, firearms, the Simpsons, and ESPN, etc. they are lying so that they can have sex with you.
3. There's only 24 hours in a day. Eight hours of sleep, ten hours at work, two hours commute, 90 minutes at the gym, and 90 minutes cooking, eating, and washing up leaves only one hour each day for "us" or "me" time. Keep your expectations reasonable and share.
4. Women have cold hands, feet, butts, and other body parts. Men are not your personal heaters. Warm them or keep them to yourself.
5. When women say they want to sit down and talk, men hear "I'm pissed." You never want to talk about things we like, like sports, so telling us you want to talk sends us the signal that you want to bring up something that's bothering you. You might fool us once in a while by actually wanting to talk about something the other sex is interested in. Men have to, it's called dating.
6. Men hate dating because we have to lie. Lying isn't fun. We can't wait to be married so we can really tell you how we feel about Bridget Jones. Unless he's a jerk, a man's happiest day is when he no longer has to lie to have sex.

Girls how true is this?

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