HairBoutique Blog

Actually this is one of those good news/bad news things. I was thumbing through the April 2008 issue of Oprah’s magazine and a question from an anonymous reader, to columnist Dr. David L. Katz, caught my eye.

The reader asked if it’s true that a virus can cause weight gain. The answer? Yes!

Wow. I know they are finding all sorts of links to genes that may cause hair to behave a certain way (grow, fall out, get thicker) but I had no idea that we could gain weight from catching a virus.

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I’ve finally mastered step 1: water, water, water.

And if I do say so myself - I’ve managed to come up with some pretty good concoctions to make the water tastier.

My favorite is… 

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I knew I was on to something when I realized water would help me lose weight. Not just any kind of water - after many experiments I have found the following types of water, although it may be hard to believe, DO NOT help you lose weight: aquariums, magic eight balls (the water is WAY too dyed), coy fish ponds, rain water, sprinklers, and even the water from those fancy see-through shoes with fish in the heel.

Although I did find why DRINKING water helps you lose weight!
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So - what genius decided to start drinking water ONLY, not only right before Saint Patrick’s Day but also before one of my close friend’s birthday…yes, that would be me!

Although I must say the Saint Patrick’s Day snafu wasn’t THAT big of deal, since I’m not really a beer person - but having to drink water at my friend’s birthday party didn’t really go over well. Especially since the party was at Cru Wine Bar…Wine Bar…not Water Bar. http://www.cruawinebar.com/

Although I tried my hardest to resist - I did end up having one glass of white wine - quite possibly the best wine I have ever tasted. Too bad I can’t remember the name of it - not because I was drunk but because the wine steward picked it for me.

So - yes, I’ll have to start my four days of drinking nothing but water over again.

And I guess my “day” will start at 3pm - since I’ve already had a StarBucks today…And yes - my friends are taking bets as to how far I’ll get before I have to start at day one again - but this time I am determined to make it to day 4!!!

It’s that time of year again - when all the magazines say “How to Get Your Best Summer Body Ever” next to a picture of a blonde girl sucking her stomach in as tight as possible, while she jumps through the air with a smile on her face - and tries not to faint because she’s so hungry. Ok, maybe I’m just jealous….I’d like to have a nice smile too.
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