We are in the age of cosmetology, plastic surgery, implants and

a constant barrage from TV and magazines that want to sell us

beauty and weight loss products. It is an enormously profitable

industry that keeps us spellbound for the next new thing that

will take away our wrinkles or firm our skin or help us lose

weight.

Unfortunately society all over the world from the deepest, most

remote areas of the planet to modern society will judge you by

how you look. It is true! We all do it, some more than others.

When you are walking through a mall or standing in line

somewhere you are assessing people around you. When we are

looking for a job we dress to impress. When we go out for an

evening we dress to impress. Women usually pay more attention

to detail then men.

But there is more to beauty then cosmetics and clothes. If you

are very healthy looking then you are more likely to give a

good impression. If you are a good listener, helpful or witty

and cheerful, people are more likely to want to be around you.

Cosmetics and clothing can definitely help but I suggest

starting from the inside out.

1. Get plenty of sleep. This is a must. You cannot function

properly when you are tired and it will show on your face. If

you have a problem with getting enough sleep then you need to

investigate the cause and handle it accordingly.

2. Drink plenty of water. Most people are semi dehydrated and

don’t get enough water daily.

3. Eat healthy food. Give up the junk and sugar foods. Your

metabolism will be working better if you eat regular healthy

meals.

4. You may want to consider taking supplements to get the

vitamins and minerals your body needs.

5. Exercise. Our bodies need to move. We have become somewhat

of a couch potato society. Have you noticed that when you are

lazy you are less likely to want to get up and do anything?

Exercising 30 minutes three times a week should help you lose

weight and keep healthy.

6. Manicures and pedicures and keeping your body clean will

keep you healthy and will be appreciated by other.

7. Keep up with the times on fashion. You don’t want the

outdated look.

8. Dress for your age. At 12 you don’t need to look 20, or if

your 50, you don’t need to look 18. Be well dressed for your

age.

9. If you need help with hair and makeup, find an expert to

help you with that.

10. And finally, smile. No one really cares to be near Mr. or

Mrs. Grumpy.

Some people naturally do all or most of these things, but if

you aren’t one of them then look at what would motivate you to

do this. Do you have a spouse you want to look good for? Are

you single and want to attract someone? Do you have children or

grandchildren you want to be healthier and be a good role model

for?

There is an awesome motivational poster called Balance that

states; I am one with my body and one with my mind, and it

inspired me to write about this subject. Get healthy, and be

happy.