It is not about the ‘quantity’ you eat or drink; it is about the ‘quality’ of what you eat and drink – Kathy Emiko.
Fighting the battle of the bulge has always been a difficult one for most people; but I tell you, with the right approach, will-power, discipline and focus, you can say good bye to hunger, excess fat, pot belly, flab and folds. You can then say ‘hello’ to your favourite skinny jeans and tank tops with all your vital organs (heart, liver, kidney, colon etc.) bubbling with joy and vitality!

Eat more, NOT LESS: Eating less than required to support your basal metabolism will slow your metabolism down. Metabolism is raised and blood sugar level kept stable with regular healthy eating. It also helps prevent bingeing because, you never feel famished. But PLEASE, EAT CLEAN, HEALTHY FOODS.

Maintaining a healthy and youthful skin this year should be a top priority since physical appearance is important for each person. Every man and woman hopes to maintain their health and youthful appearance for as long as possible but without care this is not possible.

Recently U.M.1 held a fashion exhibition at the Osborne Estate in Ikoyi, to showcase her collections here in Nigeria and to give people a feel of what the label U.M.1. is all about.

This week, I am really addressing the young women, especially the undergraduates. That you have chosen to get educated, you will soon find out, is one of the greatest and wisest decisions that you would ever make. Most of you feel you had no choice. It was just the way it was. You finished in secondary school, and your parents/guardian just ensured that you got into the university.

Gibraltar’s Kaiane Aldorino has won the coveted crown as Miss World 2009, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women in the 59th Miss World Final from Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, City of Gold.

Positively projecting Nigeria’s image on the international scene is Gozi Ochonogor, a Nigerian born fashion designer based in Japan. Her brand U.Mi-1 fuses Nigerian and Japanese culture.

Merry Xmas!!! Merry Xmas!!! Merry Xmas. I know that we all have Christmas gifts wrapped up for our loved ones. If you have not got a gift for any member of your family, for your friends and neighbors, its still not too late to dash to town, and get a gift.

Markurdi, the Benue State capital was transformed to a Mecca of sorts recently, when it hosted eminent personalities from different parts of the country, during the 3rd edition of “celebrate the Benue woman”organized by wife of the Benue State Governor Arc.

After all the eating and drinking that probably characterised yesterday, today is a good day to pay a visit to the beach.

By Remmy Diagbare Marcia Okhai and Cynthia Omorodion , two girls from Edo State, who were second and  first runners up at the 2008 edition of Nigeria’s Next Super Model Competition have gone on Facebook to level accusations against Joan Ojorodudu, organizer of the model search.

The Christmas season is here and with the holiday, comes the party season. Party means a bit of drama. You can dazzle on dance floor in party outfits that sparkle and shimmer.

New Kid on the Nigerian design block Design Extrovert’s Ayodeji Ajidagba is by no means a rookie on the International scene.

During the ‘Date Coaching Class’ that I run for my clients, I take a topic called LOCATION. What this class talks about is simply being where you can be found. A lot of people, experience has shown, seem to want to meet someone, but are not ready to step out of their insecure, introverted lifestyles; out of their fear of rejection etc.

It’s the last week of 2009, a perfect time to take inner inventory. How many heavy burdens are you carrying in your heart?