OBTAINING PHYSICAL PERFECTION: FACT OR FICTION?

Did you know that even celebrities aren’t completely happy with their appearance? That even fitness models have flaws? Most of us can only dream of having perfectly sculpted abs or a flat stomach, toned thighs, a high and tight rear-end, and the physical perfection we see in fitness models – those things they’ve worked on for countless hours: eating right, knowing when to carb or not to carb, training in the perfect ratios, doing thousands of reps, or even trying some strange yoga moves.

It isn’t impossible. These gods and goddesses haven’t all been airbrushed or photo-shopped, but you might be surprised at the commitment and dedication that physical perfection takes.

What it Really Takes to Be a Fitness Model

Let’s face it a 3-times a week, half-hour workout isn’t going to cut it when you’re striving for near-physical perfection like that of a fitness model, so what do they really do to get that lust-worthy body?

Here’s a little reality check so you know what it can take to be that drop-dead gorgeous:

●      Fitness models work their butts off. We’re talking 6-days-a-week workouts, often twice a day for at least an hour or more. They usually even do a “resting” workout on their days off like yoga or a long walk. This is a full-time gig for people who are dedicated to looking their physical-best.

●      Fitness models do strength training. You won’t just find them doing endless hours on a treadmill or a few Zumba classes. Lean muscle is in vogue. You don’t look fit if you’re just skinny. Adding on a few pounds of muscle may even be preferred over just dropping weight on a scale for many in the fitness industry.

●      Fitness models tend to have a very strict eating regime. They don’t necessarily count every calorie, but you can bet that they are low-carb or ketogenic in their food choices, and in many cases, they cut all gluten, refined sugar, refined carbs, alcohol, caffeine, meat, dairy, soy, or any other food that isn’t going to help them look and feel amazing.

●      Fitness models may use cosmetic surgery. Liposuction is used not just by people who would consider themselves “ordinary” in their fitness goals, but also by people who work hard to look amazing. Sometimes stubborn fat stores can make even the hardest workouts seem futile. Vaser liposuction recovery is much faster, and since it helps to sculpt the body, not just remove fat, it is a viable option for even professional athletes and fitness models.

●      Fitness models have to be smart. Sometimes a model will need to build muscle before she can lose weight or all the hard-earned abs she’s carved will melt away with the fat she’s burning. She might do heavy weight lifting for weeks, and finally do a few cardio sessions at the end of her training cycle. If you want to be physically perfect, you can’t just be hard-working you need to be smart. Knowing what supplements to take, when to lift, when to rest, or what muscles to work is a big part of the equation.

With dedication, enthusiasm and intelligence, physical perfection is attainable, but you’re not going to get it eating donuts and sipping on Red Bull.

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: TOP THREE US NATIONAL PARKS FOR WILDLIFE SPOTTING

The National Park Service states that the United States parklands are 52 million acres of land holding about 5,399 species of vertebrates. With so many animals living in the borders of the United States, there’s no need to travel to Africa for a safari or swim with the animals in the Galapagos Islands. You can find everything you need right at home. However, you have to know where to go and what you’re looking for. If you’re ready for your next wildlife spotting trip, check out one of these national parks, where you’ll get up close and personal with some of the nation’s most beautiful animals.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Although most people know Yellowstone for Old Faithful and many of its other geysers, the park is also known as the American Serengeti. This name was bestowed upon the park because of its extremely rich wildlife and gorgeous landscape. Yellowstone is 2.2 million acres and contains about 67 different mammal species – the largest of any national park. On a trip here, you can easily spot animals such as bison, elk, coyotes, wolverines, gray wolves, mountain lions, and black and grizzly bears. If you’re looking for some of the big animals, check out Hayden Valley or Lamar Valley for the best view of the park’s infamous wolves.

Everglades National Park, Florida

The southern part of Florida is home to the largest subtropical wilderness in the entire country. At about 1.5 million acres, the Everglades combines freshwater, seawater, and terrestrial ecosystems to provide you with an immense variety of animals. It is the particularly known as the only place in the country where you can spot crocodiles in their natural habitat. You will also see alligators, ibises, flamingos, bobcats, manatees, and the Florida panther. To make the best out of your trip, you should get closer to the wildlife on a riverboat, canoe, or kayak through the Everglades.

Channel Islands National Park, California

Encompassing five islands and their adjoining ocean, Channel Islands National Park is full of natural resources and beautiful views that you won’t find anywhere else. The park’s land has been isolated for thousands of years and therefore is home to many unique animals and plants that you can’t find anywhere else on the planet. Visitors here often spot common dolphins and the rare Pacific white-sided and bottlenose dolphins. During the winter, gray whales migrate and pass through the park’s channel and you can see them among humpbacks, blue, orca, and fin whales. You will also see sea lions, the Island Fox, Island Deer Mice, Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat, and the Island Night Lizard. If you’re interested in animals of the past, check out some of the archeological digs on the islands. There is an incredible collection of pygmy mammoth fossils, which represent an extinct animal that hasn’t been found anywhere else in the world.

If you're looking to get up close and personal with the animals, these locations and tips will help you find the best spot. You'll become introduced to some animals you'll never see anywhere else and become exposed to some of the most amazing views in the United States. 

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR MAID?

Hiring a maid is one thing, but keeping up with them is another story. You are paying them, but it doesn’t mean that they are an indentured servant. If you have had trouble in the past with this paid service, then we have a few important points you should look up. These three points will help you get along with your maid, and help her do a better job.

Is There Any Need for Prep Work?

There is a quote that sums it up, “Cleaning up for your maid.” It depends on what sort of cleaning you require and how generously you will pay for it. However, it is a good idea to de-clutter before the maid comes to help as a means to assist for a thorough sweep.

Take care of your clutter, or it will take the maid twice the time, and the time they spend picking up your stuff is the time you couldn’t invest in a cleaning. Therefore, notify yourself about half an hour before she comes, see what needs to be put in the bin, or back in its place. You need to put away fragile, and family heirlooms.

If you can’t get them out of sight, at least tell them to be more careful around it. Try to de-clutter your space, but don’t lose your confidence if someone side-eyes it. Maids don’t judge if your homes are dirty because they have probably seen worse.

What Do They Need to Know?

When you hire a Maid Service NYC, you need to let them know how things work around your home. If you prefer to use your own cleaning products, make sure they are out in plain sight. In case you are not picky, then at least you can call the company beforehand and see what supplies they use.

Remember, the maid is there to do the heavy lifting for you. Therefore they will bring everything but a vacuum cleaner and paper towel. Instead, these services prefer a Swiffer mop and wet cloth to wash floors. If you want, you can provide them with your very own mop.

If you need them to bring the vacuum or any other special cleaning equipment, let them know ahead of time. Get a step stool to help cleaners reach difficult heads, and give them a heads-up about any appliances or fixtures they should watch out for. Let them know if anything is broken so they can be careful with it.

Anything Else You Should Know?

If you really want to get along with your maid, then you should manage your expectations. Make your mind about how big, and dirty is your home so that you can book the right service with sufficient time. If you haven't cleaned your home in a while, then you may have a lot of clutter.

So think practically and let your maid take care of the clutter before they move up with sweeping and cleaning the rest of your home. Last but not least, check your service agreement to learn every important detail mentioned there.