Use Line Illusions – There are four types of line vertical,
horizontal, diagonal and curved. Each type of line creates a
different kind of illusions. Vertical lines create a slimming
elongated illusion. Use verticals on areas of your body you want
to look thinner or longer. Horizontal lines create a wide
shorten illusion. Use horizontal lines on areas of your body
that you want to enlarge or shorten. Diagonal lines divert the
eye away from the area it is used on. Use diagonal lines on
areas of your body you want to conceal and camouflage. Curve
lines create the illusion of rounded curves. Use curve lines on
areas of the body you want to lift or look curvaceous. Line
illusion is one the most effective techniques you can use to
reshape and transform your figure.

Employ The Power Of Color – Color can be used 3 ways to
transform your figure. One by applying light colors to areas of
your body you want to accentuate or enlarge and dark colors on
the areas of your body you want to conceal or make look smaller.
Two dress monochrome (all in one color) which will make your
appear slimmer and taller. Three use color to create flattering
lines.

Utilize The Effects Of Fabric – When selecting fabrics to
transform your figure you have to take into consideration the
weight and texture of the fabric and if the fabric has a print.
Medium to lightweight soft non-cling fabric with a smooth matte
texture will slim the area of the body they are worn over. Heavy
bulky or stiff fabric with shiny or ruff texture will add weight
and fullness to the areas of the body they are worn over. Bold
bright prints and patterns will make you look heavier. Vertical
prints will slim and elongate the areas they are worn over and
horizontal prints will widen and shorten the areas they are worn
over.

Don’t Forget To Accessorize – Accessories are a great way to add
flattering lines where you need them. Want to slim a large bust
line add a triple layer necklace that ends ½ inch or more below
the bust line. Want to accentuate a small waist add a wide
bright belt. Want to elongate your neck put on a pair of
dangling earrings. Accessories are an inexpensive, fun and
powerful way to successfully transform your figure.

Before embarking on a fitness or exercise program check with your physician to be sure the program or equipment you are considering, is safe for you. Find out what the makers of a particular piece of fitness equipment claims it can do and check it out. There are web sites where you can find the results of testing, often these tests use several brands of say stationary bikes, for durability ease of use, and performance. Ask other users, a personal trainer or a coach at your local gym.

When you go out shopping for fitness equipment, wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Be sure to “ take a test drive’ on any piece of equipment that you are considering. Any retailer that refuses to let you try out a piece of equipment that you may want to buy, is not one you want to do business with.

There are questions you need to ask before purchasing any exercise equipment, Find out about warranty and return policies, and the cost and frequency of repairs. Also ask if there is a trial period, after which you can return the item for full store credit or refund. Reputable dealers of exercise and fitness equipment are generally willing to do this.

If you work long hours and you don’t want the expense of a gym membership, you may be thinking about setting up a home gym. This can be confusing, which bike, treadmill or weight bench should you get? Do you have the space, What equipment will fit your budget? The American Council on Exercise suggests the following steps to help you make the right choice.

Identify Your Fitness Needs: Make sure that the activities you choose are enjoyable, or you are not likely to stick with it. Try to get equipment that increases resistance as you get stronger.

Determine your budget: The $99.00 treadmill from the discount store that falls apart in less than a year, is not a bargain. Shop around and compare prices, The cost range for a particular exercise device can span a wide price range, from store to store or web site to web site. Another possibility is to buy used equipment, but be cautious, only buy from authorized resale dealers. And get any warranty in writing.

Determine how much space is available: A treadmill requires at least 30sq. ft. A stationary bike, about10, and a Multi-station gym approximately 50-200 sq.ft. Examine the product: features, design, manufacture, safety, and serviceability. Make sure that while using the equipment, your body moves in a safe and correct manner.

Examine the product, make sure that features, design, manufacture and serviceability, Make sure that while using the equipment, your body moves in a safe and correct way, the equipment is comfortable, fits your size, and is not to difficult to learn.

Assess “bang for the buck” Is the equipment safe? Can you afford it? Is it adjustable? Durable? Does it fit the space you have allotted to it? Is there a warranty? And can you get parts. Does the company offer a service plan?

If money is really a problem, buy one good quality-training piece, like a treadmill then add inexpensive strength training equipment. Such as tubing, and bar bells, you can always add to your home gym later. Treadmills are very popular despite all the new equipment, with all the bells and whistles. They are great for a good cardiovascular workout.

Some reasons why you should at least consider a treadmill is: They can be used by people of all ages, they have handrails that can be used by those who have problems with balance, and you can choose to have either a low or high impact session. Most treadmills adjust for incline, which allows you to increase the intensity of your workout without increasing speed. No special training is needed if you can walk, you can use a treadmill.

Once you have decided to get a treadmill, there are some things you need to check, before handing over your credit card. First check the frame, it should be sturdy with no wobble. High alloy steel is better than aluminum, but is heavier and needs to be coated against rust; A welded frame is sturdier than a bolted one. And don’t even consider one with a plastic frame. The handrails can be either on the sides or in front like handlebars. Just be sure they don’t wobble or interfere with your arm swings. Check whether AC or DC powers the machine you are looking. Most homes use DC and AC will require a separate power line.

Speed ranges are important, and you definitely want one that can adjust to your comfort pace, either running or walking. The belt needs to be at least as long as your longest stride, and about 16 inches wide. Be sure that the incline adjustment is easy enough for you to do on your own. The more fancy bells and whistles on the control panel, the higher the cost, don’t buy what you won’t use. A well made quality treadmill will run you about $1,000 or more .Try to get a least a 2 year written guarantee on moving parts and 2 years on the frame.

There are all kinds of exercise and fitness equipment available besides treadmills, Stair climbers, stationary bikes, ski machines and free weights are just a few. Check consumer information Talk to people who use the equipment you are interested in, and research the benefits and drawbacks of items you want to purchase, You can also get good information from personal trainers and fitness coaches.

Used equipment can save you big bucks, but be cautious, only buy from reputable resale dealers, who will probably offer you a limited warranty. These dealers usually have all used equipment serviced and reconditioned, when possible.

The only way to get fit and stay that way is through, a program of proper nutrition and exercise. A fitness routine is like a marriage, if you aren’t committed it won’t work.

Today’s boards are made of sisal fibre which are the strands from a cactus of the Sisalana family. These boards were called “Bristle boards “, which has nothing to do with pigs bristle, that was a nickname given to them in the early days.

The first bristle boards were made by an English company called Nodor, which by the way come from the words “No Odor” because the plastacine board gave off a terrible smell, when smoothed using the hot iron.

Nodor boards are still made by the same company, and hold the original patent. One thing for sure nobody has more experience of making dartboards. They are by far the largest of the competition dartboard manufacturers.

The actual manufacture is done in the following manner.

The leaves of the sisal plant are harvested and stripped of there exterior skin. Then the leaves are squeezed free of their natural liquids and the fibres combed.

These metre long strands of fibre are then put into the sun to dry naturally. These processes are carried out close to the fields were the leaves are gathered. The sisal plantations are usually in Africa, but there are others in parts of china and South America.

The first thing that is done to the sisal when being made into a dartboard is as follows:

The sisal strands are put into a graded combing machine, which has several stages. It is then pulled through a second machine, which rolls the sisal like a never-ending cigarette.

This roll which is about 5 inches in diameter is then sliced across into what is known as biscuits. These biscuits are about 1 inch thick and are very even.

The next operation is to press the board. This is done on a flat bed press, which is oval in shape. Inside this press is placed the bands of steel the surround the board.

Then inside the bands the sisal biscuits are placed, the number of biscuits controls the hardness or softness of the finished product.

The next stage is to cover the biscuits in glue and place on the wooden backboard. When this is done the press is activated and compresses the sisal until it is perfectly round.

The glue used has a very fast cueing rate and it can be removed from the press immediately so the next one can be made.

The board is then put through a wide belt sander to level and remove any loose strands of sisal. This treatment also make the surface very smooth so that the next operation, which is to screen print the colours, gives the board a nice clean image.

The final operation is to wire the board into its different sections, and fit the number ring.

Up to only a few years ago the wire used has always been 1.6 mm spring steel for the whole wire system. Now many manufactures use thin blades for all or part of the wire system, which prevents many of the bouncing darts that was common on the original wiring method.

One of the first to use this method was Alana Darts which registered the blade interlocking system with a patent lawyer on the 31st May 1991. The provisional number issued by the Australian Patent, Trade Marks and Designs Offices was P2370.

Unfortunately the patent was dropped due to the huge costs involved.

The Original method of using round wires only did have one very good advantage. That was the bristles in the board allowed the dart easy penetration by moving out of the way of the point, while still being firm enough to grip the dart well.

This gave the board a very long life as little damage was caused to the bristles.

The all-bladed board also had its own advantages; few bouncing darts, higher scores, and higher averages. Also they looked better than the cluttered up round wire system.Its draw back however is that the bristles cannot move as they are locked in position by the blades. This means that when a dart strikes the point can push in several bristle fibres on entry. The result is what is called in the business compacting.

This is where the sisal is doubled up into the board and hard spots develop, in turn making the surface appear fluffy. The result is a shorter life, although the good has to be weighed up against the bad.

In saying this I must point out that a lot of the damage done to bladed boards could be avoided, if the players would keep their dart points in top condition, even if it means changing them on a regular basis. Unfortunately this is not done enough, and the manufacturer of the board receives the blame for short lived products.

Another problem the modern board has the use of tungsten darts, Which has improved the accuracy of the player due to the dart being slimmer in other words allowing for tighter grouping.

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Maybe you did not gain too much weight during your pregnancy, but that does not mean that you will be able to wear your every day clothing right after having your baby. Apart from your abdominal muscles, all your body needs to regain tone, and it is more likely that you will not be in shape for the first three postpartum months.

Besides, you need comfortable clothes to avoid the sensation that delivery left in your abdominal and pelvic region, but that is not all. During your pregnancy, your breast increased in size to get ready for breast-feeding, and until you quit breast-feeding your breast will not recover their original size before getting pregnant.

Furthermore, loose clothing is more recommended for breast-feeding, so instead of thinking of your old-time apparel, invest some money in nice looking clothes that fit your actual figure and will serve for your next pregnancy, when you need to feel comfortable.

Some women feel depressed after postpartum because they do not look as they use to do nine months behind, others because of postpartum depression try to look slimmer in just a few days after they give birth.

Whatever your case, remember that you feel the way you look. Some women decide to continue using their maternity clothes, but there is no reason to avoid going shopping and find postpartum apparel.

Otherwise, buy common clothing but one or two sizes bigger than your size before pregnancy. Sometimes it is your family or friends will have the solution to improve your self-esteem.

Get back to your baby showers presents, maybe somebody thought of you and there is a charming postpartum dress among the gifts. If you are not planning to have another baby, and want to save some money, adjust your maternity clothes to match your figure.

Sometimes a simple belt around your waist or any other accessory can make a big difference. Whether you buy new clothes or use those already in your wardrobe, look for skirts, shorts or pants with elastic waistbands or drawstring, as well as loose-fitting dresses.

Avoid dark colors to disguise your body’s shape. All people who know that you gave birth understand your extra weight and lack of muscles’ tone, but especially because there is nothing to hide. You have your baby in your arms and this fact is enough to celebrate dressing in bright colors that cheers up your spirit, increasing your well-being.

The importance of this colour in the use of accessories cannot be denied at all. Shoes, sandals, handbags, wallets, belts, mufflers, and scarves- you name it and black has something truly tasteful in it to offer. At a wedding, at a friends’ party, at your graduation day, at office and even at home, it is highly probable that you will be carrying at least one of these accessories in black. This is because black provides a totally dependable base to all colours. On one hand, it mingles really well with softer tones such as beige, pale green, light blue and mustard to give a soft look while on the other; it makes prominent any bold colour worn with it such as hot red, fuchsia, orange, magenta, yellow, chocolate brown and aqua to make the wearer roar with style!

Black is one color which caters to all body types, all ages and to all skin tones. It makes people appear slimmer if inculcated into tops, pants and jackets, either formal or casual. Young people wear it to be trendy, while people who are middle-aged and above incorporate it into their dressing to look graceful and sophisticated. Black unravels the beauty of all skin tone types too. It seems fantastic on light-skinned people, does wonders to paler tones, and works like magic on olive complexions and dark skin colours all alike.

So, there’s some reason why black has always been and still is the color for all seasons and for all occasions.