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Q: what are some good suggestions for losing weight? mainly in the stomach and leg area ?
First, you should do 30-60 minutes of cardio at least 3-4 times a week. Doing cardiovasular activites is the most effective way to burn calories and fat. There are different kinds of cardiovascular activities that you can do such as running,jogging, riding a stationary bicycle, swimming, Tae Bo, step aerobics, dancing, jump roping etc. MOST IMPORTANTLY you should do a ton of crunches, lunges and squats after a cardio workout.

These websites have different kinds of crunches and leg exercises:
http://toneteen.com/exercises/stomach.htm

http://toneteen.com/exercises/legs.htm

If you stick to your exercise routine then you will eventually notice the results. Also, remember to watch out on what you eat. Don't eat junk food and try eating healthier food. Hope that I helped!

Q: my skin is extremely dry and flaky on my face. however, i am acne prone, so i dont' want to use a cream or something that could cause breakouts. however, the light moisturizers, such a cetaphil moisturizer (which do not cause my face to break out) don't help with the dryness much! any suggestions??
Try the Olay Complete All Day moisture lotion with SPF 15. It doesn't clog your pores and it moisturizes the skin really well. I use it everyday and I love the results.

I'm currently using this one:
http://www.epinions.com/Olay_Complete_UV_Defense_Moisture_Lotion_Fragrance_Free/display_~reviews

but you can use the other one if you want:
http://www.epinions.com/Olay_Complete_All_Day_Moisture_Cream_SPF_15_for_Combination_to_Oily_Skin/display_~reviews

Q: In the movie Napolean Dynamite, he goes " do the chikens have large talons? " what are talons?
the claws of a bird.

Q: Can anyone tell me the price range of a hamster?

Hehe, thanks. =]
Hamsters are about 10 dollars and under. It just depends on the store.

Q: I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good shampoo for me. I have shoulder length, straight, thick hair, and it is not colored. Right now I am using Redken Full Body shampoo, and the conditioner, but I would like to try something else. And I do not have a price limit, and I would prefer it to be over 10 dollars. Any suggestions would be great.
I use the Biolage shampoo and conditioner and it works really well for my hair. You can purchase the Biolage hair products at salons or Target. My friend also says that the Paul Mitchell hair products are really good too.

Q: 13/f and i've already got stretch marks on my inner legs/but I'm athletic not fat at all..I'm afraid if boys knew i have them they wouldnt date me they would probably think i'm digusting so I don't go swimming/wear short shourts in public or anywere around boys I feel so embassrent or however you spell it around them what should i do? Also does boys really care if girls have stretch marks?

=( I hate stretch marks

Remind yourself that stretch marks are normal and every girl gets them. Your stretch marks might fade over time but if you want your stretch marks to fade quicker you can use cocoa butter, mederma( a cream that you can get at a drug store) or get some kind of a prescription like Retin A.

Q: is it odd to date somebody a year younger then you, and he's a little bit shorter then you?
Im a female.
I don't really think thats weird. The only thing that matters is how you both feel about each other. You shouldn't care about what other people say if they make comments about you two.

Q: I have really bad acne sometimes. I can't even get rid of it most of the time. Does any one have a cheap really good successful cure (or almost cure) for complex acne?
I think that you should go to a dermatologist for a perscription. the medication that they give you really keeps your acne under control. If you can't go to a dermatologist then buy the acne free if you can't buy Proactiv.


Here are some home remedies for acne:

1.Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
2.Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
3.Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
4. For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball

Q: Okay i have got stetch marks all over my upper thighs, hips and bottom. i have been using palmers coco butter everyday since january and still have seen no change/improvement

so does it really work?

or is there anything else i could use to help fade them a little?

i know you cant get rid of them completely
Since cocoa butter isn't really working for you, try mederma( a cream that you can get at a drug store) or get some kind of a perscription like Retin A. Hope that I helped!

Q: Are the Oscars and the Academy Awards the same thing?
Yes, they are.

Q: i sweat like all the time! it's really emabarresing to have these huge sweat stains in school. i don't know what to do, i mean deoderant and antiperspirant just don't work. i went to the doctor and there's nothing wrong with me, i just need good deoderant and/or antiperspirant. does anyone know the name of a REALLY good one? thanks!
If the doctor said that there was nothing wrong with you but you still sweat a lot, then use Certain Dri or Secret Platinum & Olay Conditioners. These two are the ones that prove that they actually work.

If that doesn't work go back to the doctor to ask for a perscription. I hope that I helped.

Q: I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph; I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain..what song is this and who is it by?
itz called Broken by Seether and Amy Lee.

Q: how can i make my thighs thinner?
First, do a cardio exercise such as running, swimming, Tae bo etc. Afterwards, do some leg exercises such a squats and lunges. Do this for about 3-4 times a week to get good results.

Here is a site that has a list of leg exercises that you can do:
http://toneteen.com/exercises/legs.htm

Q: my modeling manager wants me to be in the magazine MAXIM. i am 14, do you think this is weird?
he says its good for exposure since i am just starting.
Just say no to your modeling manager and itz probably a scam. MAXIM is a adult magazine and the models are barely dressed and are at least 18 years old and over.

Q: Hey im 13 n just went on my first blind date. i agreed 2 go bcos the guy sounded really cool. i met him n he is kool but he smokes n m nt attracted 2 him. He asked me 2 go out with him n i sed yes(no idea y) now hes txting me n wants 2 c m evry day! on top of that im nt allowed 2 have a boyfriend till im 16...3 more years 2 go. I cant break up with the guy rite now because he askd me if im 1 of those girls that dump ppl th next day after going out with them n i said no even though i am! every relationship ive bn in i havnt liked the guy... is it bcos im shy to go out with the guys i really like or because im too young or wat? n wat do i do about the situation im in rite now?
You need to get out of that relationship even though the guy is gonna be hurt because the longer you wait the worse it will get. I don't think that you would want to stay in a relationship that feels fake. Also, I think you don't want to be with someone who you don't have any feelings for. First, you should be completely honest with this guy and there are many things that you can tell him.

1.You can tell him that you're not ready to be in a serious relationship and you want to keep your options open.
2.you would rather be friends with him because you see him as more as a friend than a boyfriend.
3. you're not attracted to him or you don't like him in that way.


To answer your second question, I think your problem is that you just haven't found the right guy yet. Remember this, there is that one guy that you are meant to be with but you just haven't met him yet. You're still young and you have your whole life ahead of you. so don't worry about it cause one day you'll meet that one guy that you'll have feelings for. I hope that I helped!


Q: Hey, im a 13/f and i was wondering if there were any home-made remidies (sp) for getting rid of pimples and blackheads? If you could help that would be great, thx! And i rate =]
Here are some homemade remedies that I got from a website:

1.Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
2.Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
3.Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
4. For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.

This site has a long list of remedies:
http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/beauty/acne-home-remedy.html

Q: I have really bad acne and I have tried everything I can imagine...does anyone have any natural remedie that they find work cause I need some help, and the prom is this year so I dont want everyone knowing me as zit face... want to look like all the popular girls!
I think that you should go to the dermatologist for a perscription if you're the type of person who has tried every product for your acne but it doesn't work. But, if you can't go to a dermatologist try this routine that I found in Seventeen magazine for oily skin. At night before you go to sleep and in the morning when you wake up use Biore Blemish Fighting Ice cleanser. At night before you go to sleep use a light gel moisturizer like Clinique Dramatically different Moisturizing Gel. In the morning after you have washed your face use Neutrogena Oil-free moisture SPF 15. Overall the routine is use:

A.M.& P.M.- Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
A.M.-Neutrogena Oil-free moisture SPF 15
P.M.- Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing gel


Here are some natural remedies that I got from a website:

Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
1. Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
2.Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
3. For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.


If you don't have oily skin, feel free to tell me and I'll give you a different routine for normal skin, dry skin or combination skin.

Q: I need to know what this song is: It's like California themed, lyrics go like "California, California, it's such a wonder that I think I'll stay in bed...so much to plunder that I think I'll sleep instead"...
Please help, I hate having unidentified songs on my playlist!
Itz called California by Rufus Wainwright.

Q: What are some sad love songs sang by female artists? Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, what else?
Disconnected,Over,If it's alright,confessions of a broken heart-Lindsay Lohan

Because of you, Addicted, I hate myself for losing you, Behind these Hazel Eyes-Kelly Clarkson(all her songs)

Me, Myself and I-Beyonce

Out of the Blue- Aly and AJ

So Sick-Ne-yo(itz a really good song)

Here we go again- Trina and Kelly Rowland

Fallen through- Skye Sweetnam

Cry, Only Hope- Mandy Moore

Be Without you- Mary J. Blige

Q: I saw my bf at the mall with another guy kissing him! Not just kissing but making out! What should i do? Should i confront him?!
HELP me please!
Thank you soooo much
ugh, that is just gross. You should confront him cause you can't act like nothing happened. if was in that situation I would confront him no matter what.

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"Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someones hand, comfort a friend, pig out, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, smile till your face hurts, dont be afraid to take chances or fall in love...& most of all live in the moment cause when you look back someday knowing you have no regrets it's gonna be what makes you smile."


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