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Want to know down those extra pounds and get slimmer, attractive looking figure? Well, here 5 ways to help you lose weight and look and feel smart and fit.

1. Limit your intake of carbohydrates-carbs trigger the discharge of insulin. Insulin is the evil hormone that is responsible for storage of fat in the body. Instead, take foods that are high in protein and fat.

2. Take lot of protein-protein rich diet boosts metabolism by 80 to 100 calories per day. A modified protein diet is believed to reduce food cravings by 60% and desire for snacking by 50%.

3. Eat foods that aid in weight loss- studies reveal that there are many foods that are weight loss friendly. Including them in your everyday diet can help you reduce weight fast. Some such foods are whole eggs, leafy greens, salmon, cheese, boiled potatoes, lean beef, chicken breast, beans, legumes, tuna, grapefruit, and nuts.

4. Exercise-exercising is really important if you want to lose weight. Exercising ensures that the body’s metabolism doesn’t get slow and is able to support the fat burning process. Even simple exercises like swimming, cycling, and walking are effective in losing weight.

5. Get adequate sleep-if you do not take adequate sleep, your body tends to release certain hormones that trigger fat accumulation in the body. Sleep for 7-8 hours to keep yourself healthy and fit.

If you have moved into a Victorian-style home recently, then you need to take into consideration few factors before decorating your windows. Victorian houses usually feature casement or bay windows. You need to create a beautiful window treatment with designs from the past in order to maintain the originality of the Victorian style.

Popular window styles in Victorian-era were swags & tails. Other styles of window treatments during the Victorian period included cornices, valances, draperies, blinds, and curtains. Though simple stencil design on window curtains can be spellbinding but floral prints will look more flattering in your bay windows. Floor-length draperies featuring rich colors and textures can easily connect windows with the walls and other furnishings. Curtains are the most prominent symbol of Victorian excess. Wooden blinds crafted from the finest hardwoods make the entire room setting go from old to a royal look.

Victorians took window fashion to an extravagant level by using lush, ornate fabrics such as velvet and silk, with rich color tones. Curtain fabrics in greens, reds and golds are perfect for your window dressings to get Victorian-era look. Don’t shy on experimenting new trends and designs for your windows. You can use customized window dressings featuring Contemporary style that combines classic and modern designs.

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