Recently I took part in an organised cycling event called The Exmoor Beast. I managed to  complete the gruelling “short” course (70 miles of extremely hilly cycling over Exmoor) and during the 6 hours I was in the saddle, I had plenty of opportunity to observe what other cyclists were wearing and now feel well qualified to comment on appropriate wear for such an event.   There were over 1000 competitors for this challenging event and so I had plenty of opportunity to see a vast variety of clothing worn by my fellow cyclists.   Being an Image Consultant I was interested in colour as well as the technical value of the kit on display. Some of the elite athletes taking part wore specialist cycling clothing in an array of bright coloured jerseys. These outfits are designed specifically for cycling and make the rider more aerodynamic as well as warm and comfortable.   There is such a wide choice of colours that everybody would be in a position to find their perfect colour.   This type of clothing is available from specialist cycle shops and from the internet.  The lesser mortals amongst us, such as me, were dressed in a variety of comfortable and heat efficient clothing and some were just wearing shorts and an anorak.   The single most apparent colour amongst the competitors was florescent yellow.   Although it is not a particularly flattering colour for most people, it does make the wearer highly visible.   When competing in endurance competitions such as the Exmoor Beast, wearing sufficiently warm and comfortable clothing is essential.   Probably the single most important item is a pair of padded shorts!  The weather on Exmoor can change dramatically, but on Sunday we were lucky.   It was a dull day, but dry and not too cold, except when exposed to the strong winds.   I wore three thin layers, the inner one being a sports specific t-shirt that keeps you dry how ever much you sweat and the outer layer being breathable and waterproof.   The outer layer was the perfect turquoise blue, that suits my auburn hair and made me very visible, another essential on a dull November day as mentioned above.   I have to admit to my socks and inner two shirts being a perfect red for my colouring, even though they were not visible on the day, I just can’t help it!  As I am an amateur cyclist, I was just pleased to have completed the course before it got dark and enjoy the comradely atmosphere of so many people enjoying a day out.   I can hardly express my admiration for the elite cyclists, who completed the 100 mile course in less than 5 hours and just hope that I can improve on my time next year.   My comfort is that I may not be the fastest cyclist but I was wearing colours that suited me! Whilst safety and comfort are ofcourse essential, there is no reason why you cannot look good wearing flattering colours that suit your natural colouring.

The golden rule in weight loss is pretty simple: take in fewer calories than you expend in exercise.   However, as any dieter will tell you, it’s far from easy. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on weight loss supplements, exercise programs and other diet aids-and still we can’t seem to win the battle of the bulge-even when we get desperate enough to try risky surgery or fad diets. Recently a new product has come to light that may help people trying to lose weight stay on the healthy end of the spectrum:  Resveratrol Select, which is unlike many diet supplements in that it uses a combination of natural and herbal ingredients designed to help the body stay healthy while losing weight. How? By mimicking certain aspects of the Mediterranean diet. Studies have shown that part of America’s war with weight lies in the uniquely modern American combination of stressful lifestyle and fast-food consumption, and that the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle seem to be more conducive to healthier weight levels and longevity. In fact, much as been made on the news in recent months of the purported “French Paradox,” (how the French eat a high-fat diet, enjoy rich desserts, drink wine and still have better cardiovascular health than the rest of us). One of the biggest differences between the American and French diet seems to be the wine consumption, and red wine (a staple on most Mediterranean tables) contains one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, resveratrol, which is a key ingredient in Resveratrol Select. In addition to wine, resveratrol is also found in grape skins, blueberries, cranberries and other plants, and recent animal and in vitro studies indicate that it can have a positive effect on helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, supporting insulin health and optimizing metabolic and immune pathways that protect cells and improve mitochondrial function. One capsule of Resveratrol Select includes as much resveratrol as 200 glasses of wine-without the added calories that alcohol can add to the waistline.   But consuming resveratrol alone isn’t enough to help with weight loss-so the manufacturers of Resveratrol Select also added a different type of antioxidant, Green Tea Extract (EGCG), which could make a big difference. Over time, green tea consumption helps increase metabolism, burn fat and reduce fat storage due to its caffeine and L-theanin content, which can be pivotal in helping to maintain energy for exercise. Resveratrol Select combines these two powerful antioxidants with yet another energy boosting ingredient, Chromium, a niacin-based mineral that plays an important role in how the body uses insulin to burn sugars, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy. Although relatively new to the market, Resveratrol Select seems to be making a big splash, and many people are taking advantage of the free trial offer to see how well the product works for them. The trial offer also includes two bonus tools to help with weight loss: an e-book with over 70 weight loss tips, and a weight loss visualization audio.   Of course, consuming fewer calories while burning more is the most efficient form of weight loss, and it’s always a good idea to inform your doctor before taking a weight loss supplement, but this new combination herbal supplement is worth a look for those concerned about maintaining good health while losing weight. For more information on Resveratrol Select’s free trial offer and bonus materials, visit  www. Lose-Dress-Sizes. com.

Currently pink is considered a female colour  but did you know that up until about 100 years ago, pink was for boys and blue was for girls?!  This was because red was manly and pink a softer shade of red for boys, and blue was associated with the Virgin Mary.    Now pink has become more and more popular with men too and many men look as good as women in pink. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and is traditionally supported by companies producing items they usually sell but in pink.   There are many events organised this month in aid of Cancer Research and many of them involve people wearing pink, either a pink bra for The Moon Walk or simply a pink ribbon.    It is great to support a charity such as this and even better if you can wear the right pink for you. Pink is not just pink.   Imagine the brightest fuchsia pink and the palest baby pink!  Some people will find that one suits them better than the other or indeed neither!  Depending on your hair colour, skin tone and even your eye colour, the shade of pink most suited to you may vary.  Let us start with a soft powdery pink.   If you have pale skin and hair and your eyes are pale blue or green, this is the right colour for you.   The bright fuchsia pink is for those of you with dark hair that has cool undertones. For grey haired or ash blondes, a bright rose pink would be most suiting and for the redheads amongst us, an apricot pink will be extremely flattering. Sometimes colours are difficult to imagine and finding the right shade of pink may be challenging, but a colour analysis with a colour consultant will quickly put you on the right track. Once you have found your perfect pink, whether it be a bra for the moon walk or a scarf, necklace or top, wear it with pride. If you don’t want to wear pink, buy the man in your life a tie in the shade that suits him, then either donate something to Cancer Research or be certain the retailer is doing just that.   Wear your pink with pride.

Nokia N76 offers sexy looks and good multimedia performance, red and very nice phone. Nokia N76 is a multimedia computer that lets you mirror anything and with personal color options, with tempered glass and steel. Nokia N76 features a slim body and a beautiful red internal display. Multimedia-centric smartphone is a fairly robust media player, equipped a 3rd 5 mm headphone jack and a 2-megapixel camera. Sound quality for calls and music is also good.
Bluetooth mobile phone Nokia N76 Red has a strong focus on music, because they are equipped with a powerful music player, FM radio and a 3rd 5 mm headset jack, so you can finally plug in a couple of decent-sounding headphones. The cover consists of a 1 3-inch screen, the external an impressive 16 million colors at a 160×128 pixel resolution. It shows all the information by default, including time, battery life, signal strength, and caller ID display, and it works as a viewfinder for the camera.
EU, mobile phone Nokia N76 Red is packed with a range of accessories, the content varies by region. Our review unit came with an AC adapter, USB cable, a stereo headset, a 256MB microSD card, and reference materials. Bluetooth mobile phone Nokia N76 built-in music player supports MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC and eAAC + formats, as well as WMDRM and OMA DRM 2nd 0-protected songs.
Smartphone Nokia N76 Red phone shell has a 1st 3-inch screen showing an impressive 262.000 colors external 160×128 pixel resolution. Nokia N76 Red shows all the common tasks, including time, battery life, signal strength, and caller ID display, and it works as a viewfinder for the camera. The new and attractive mobile phone Nokia N76 Red has only about 26 MB of internal memory, so take advantage of the microSD expandable media. Nokia N76 as a close 4th 1 cm long and 2 cm wide and 0 5 cm thick, weighs just 4 grams and has a slim profile. It's something along the long side, especially when opened and is held against the ear for calls, but it can still slip easily into a pocket.
The newly fashionable mobile phone Nokia N76 Red is like a smart phone with its many features and applications that can send and easy to understand texts, e-mail and surf the Internet. Nokia N76 is either red or black, shiny and looks great. Nokia N76 has red keyboard is made of metal and the thickness of the phone is less than 13 mm makes it extremely thin and very cool. Nokia N76 Red phone is very simple to use and very good battery life. Nokia also the state of the MP3 player for about 8 hours to play, was free of charge, and the call is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Please purchase online www. luckywirelessusa. com

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