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Femme Fatale Guide: Healthy Habits To Look & Feel Your Best Without Restriction or Unrealistic Routines

Realistic ways to maintain a healthy life/body/appearance (size and weight are all personal, not the most important metric – for certain). No diet culture or delulu-land tips here.

What I've done to maintain my 30-pound weight loss for over a decade, glowing clear skin (no pimples or discoloration, etc.), and super healthy, full & shiny hair, still living life and enjoying it – the mindful way.

Eat home-cooked meals & (plant-based) whole foods – 90-95% of the time

Incorporate at least 1 salad into my daily routine (either a large, hearty lunch salad or a simple green salad as a starter with dinner)

Include at least 1 fruit/vegetable in every meal or snack

Never restrict food groups – whole grains/potatoes, healthy fats, protein-rich plant foods, and produce are all essential to consume every day

Focus on meals, but have whole food snack options on hand to enjoy if genuinely hungry (mainly fruit, lupini beans, edamame, carrots/celery/cucumber with hummus, plain popcorn, handful of almonds/cashews)

Have breakfast after one coffee (before a second) and have dinner late enough (8-9:30 pm) to curb late-night hunger

Only have fruit and tea after dinner; Always stop consuming food at least 3 hours before bed for better sleep/digestion

Order whatever I want when going out to eat, but split dessert

Have at least one indulgent meal/dessert per week

No sugary cocktails – wine, champagne/prosecco, martinis, gin & tonic, margarita, French Connection, Sambuca, Grappa, tequila on the rocks, etc. are great options. Bellinis/fruit plus wine/spirits cocktails are a good middle ground. Sugary drinks worsen the hangover – big-time

Perceive healthy eating as a form of enjoyment, creativity, and nourishment, not restriction or deprivation (it's not if done liberally enough)

Consume a vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplement daily. Keep digestive enzymes on hand for when they're necessary

Always have a large glass of water first thing in the morning (before coffee) and by my side all day long

No soda, juices, sugary drinks, etc. Black coffee, tea, and water only on the daily – wine and no-sugar alcoholic drinks on rare occasions. Smoothies can be a great snack or breakfast, though!

Incorporate an (almost) daily walk into my schedule as a form of exercise and a mental health reset (I aim for 4-5 miles/10Kish steps per day on average)

Do short, low-impact strengthen training exercises 3x a week (15-30 mins each usually) for bone health & toning

Never forcing myself to do strenuous exercise/workout formally in a gym – it's not for me; it doesn't make me feel/look better and throws my hunger & energy levels way off. To each their own, though

Have a variety of playlists ready to go for waking up, working, dancing, walking/workouts, doing chores, and reading/relaxing

Internalizing that sexual health is a core aspect of your health & well-being – on all counts

Maintaining a simple skincare routine 2x per week with high-quality products and a couple of weekly treatments

Prioritizing my body care routine with as much as my facial skincare routine

Wearing at least SPF 30 daily

Exfoliating 2-3x per week

Learning what hair products work for my hair type; Using a deep conditioning mask and a scalp mask weekly

Using only cold water when washing my hair

Incorporating face & body massages into my weekly at-home routine

Using Uriage lip balm, hand cream, and deodorant religiously

Flossing 1-2 times a day/using an electric toothbrush

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(*IN PROGRESS*)

Ch. 1

Manners and Ettiquete

Manners

Monogram Ettiquete

Southern Belle manners

Sitting in a dress

Lady-like posture [Video]

Dining Ettiquette and Table Manners [Video]

Hosting

Table setting

Ch. 2

Textile Skills

Knitting

For Beginners [Video]

For Left Handed Beginners [Video]

Knit Stich Patterns [Video]

Free Knitting Patterns

Sewing

How to use a sewing machine [Video]

Sewing machine basics

Free sewing patterns

Embroidery

How to hand embroider a monogram [Video]

How to embroider a monogram

Embroidery basics

Embroidery basics [Video]

Crocheting

Ch. 3

Cooking & Baking

Cooking

25 Basic Skills [Videos embedded]

Kitchen Basics

Kitchen Utensil Checklist

Healthy plate

Cooking meat

Spice guide

Baking

Baking basics [Video]

Essential baking equipment

Drinkmaking

Making 10 types of cocktails

Ultimate coffee guide

Sweet tea

Types of tea

Smoothies

Gardening (Edible)

Ch. 4

Homemaking

Flower Arrangement

9 Easy Steps [Article and Video]

Cleaning

Clothing Care

Basics of Laundry

Kon-Mari Method

Ironing and Steaming

Gardening (Aesthetics)

Ch. 5

Budgeting

Being a stay-at-home mom on one income

How to create a budget (on paper)

How to create a budget (on Sheets)

Budgeting printables

Ch. 6

Beauty and Grooming

Natural makeup for every skin tone

Personal hygiene

Feminine hygiene tips

Grooming tips every woman should know

Curly hair care / Straight hair care / Wavy hair care

Skin care

Dressing polished

Looking more polished

Ch. 7

Inner beauty

Ch. 8

Intelligence

Ch. 9

First Aid

Basics

Ch. 10

Faith

Ch. 11

Children

Ch. 12

Healthy Marriage

Revision work and Tests

Parenting Personality Assessment

Table Setting quiz

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i long for what i fear most; human connection. when someone wants to hold my hands, i clench my fists without realizing it. words that are meant to reach my heart don't find their way as i effortlessly filter out what i wouldn't bear to hear. when it comes to revealing parts of myself, it feels like every part of me disappears in a matter of seconds.

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The most lovely thing about having a traditional hubby is, life becomes so much more comforting. There's a stereotype that tradwives have to live like slaves or something but the truth is, if you're truly with a sincere and upright traditional man, life is quite sweet and charming. Kisses and cuddles and sweet words as much as you want. Sharing food and laughter. Caring for your garden or pets or children together. The happiness multiplies and the sorrows diminish. I feel protected and cherished. He feels manly and loved. A lot of small gestures add up to a sweet life. Him insisting that I take the one free seat on the subway while he stands near me. Holding my hand whenever we go out like a teenager in love. Dancing while cooking. Me insisting upon serving the food on his plate. Him humming me to sleep. Me breaking into a silly tune to welcome him home. Asking him for advice. Him asking for my opinion. This world demands us to fight and fight and in each other, we find peace. We rest. We play. We pray. We love. That's what marriage is, isn't it? To find your own little corner in this fast paced world. A corner you can call home. He provides us with a house and protects us and I try to breathe life into it, making it a home for ourselves. I am at peace. When you're with a true man who treats you like a queen, it's no wonder you treat him like your king as well. Never settle for anything less. Life can be so so beautiful.

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Decide For Her.

Decide for her.  Asking her to make decisions stresses the hell out of her.

When there’s a decision to be made (where to eat, what to watch, what she should wear), be mindful of her tastes and preferences, be considerate of her feelings, and when you’ve done all that, make the decision.

Your traditional girl can’t even describe the incredible stress relief she feels when you make the decisions for her.

-VIS

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“Repeat after me: My current situation is not my final destination.”

— Unknown

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you are not a machine. you are more like a garden. you need different things on different days. a little sun today, a little less water tomorrow. you have fallow and fruitful seasons. it is not a design flaw. it is wiser than perpetual sameness. what does your garden need today?