Article: Your waist-to-hip ratio or the circumference of your waist divided by the circumference of your hips can be a good indicator of whether you need to lose belly fat. Here's how to get it: Wrap a soft tape measure around the thinnest part of your waist at the level of your navel. Note the measurement. Wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your hips, where you can feel a bony protrusion about 1/3 of the way from the top of the hipbone. Note the measurement. Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. Know what's healthy. Women should have a ratio of 0.8 or below; men should be at 0.9 or lower. After incorporating some of the above strategies, keep measuring so you can see your progress. The way bodies distribute fat is largely beyond control and can be dependent on several factors (genetics, menopause, etc.). What is within your control is your level of body fat overall if you keep that low, it won't really matter where the fat goes, as there won't be much fat in the first place. Because body weight fluctuates depending on the time of day, when you last ate or when you last had a bowel movement, standardize the process by weighing yourself at the same time each day. Many people choose to do this the first thing in the morning, before breakfast.
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Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio. Continue taking your measurements as you progress. Weigh yourself at the same time each day.
Article: Educate yourself so you can teach your dog properly and avoid common training mistakes. The basic process of dog training is to reward behavior that you like and to make sure that behavior you don't like isn't rewarded. Each dog is unique, however, so learning the basics of dog behavior and basic dog training will provide you with the proper foundation for understanding the process of training your pet. No one method is "perfect," so your research will help you decide which approach to use. There are methods of dog training based on only positive training techniques, versus techniques that balance positive and negative reinforcement. You may try a method and find that you are not getting the results you want and decide to try another. An experienced dog trainer will be able to help you troubleshoot roadblocks. Read dog training books and watch videos of training techniques. There are a lot of dog training videos on the internet and lots of dog training books in print, so make sure that the videos and books you choose are from experts in dog training. Boxers are descended from hunting companion dogs, so they are active dogs that like a lot of time to jump, leap, and bound about. These dogs need exercise and stimulation every day or they might get bored, so stimulation is key to keeping them happy and obedient. You will need to keep your dog's temperament in mind when training them. You can't expect the same kind of behavior from every dog. When training a Boxer, you need to keep their high energy level and intelligence in mind. Go to dog shows and watch how owners and trainers interact with their dogs. In addition, pay attention to how Boxers respond to stimuli and commands. Visit dog trainers and ask if you can watch a few classes. You will learn a lot watching other people when you don't have a dog of your own. See if you like the way the trainer works with the people and the dogs. You and your dog will learn better if you have a good learning relationship with your trainer. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers website is an excellent reference and place to start looking for a dog trainer to coach you and your pup.
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Learn about dog training. Learn about the Boxer breed. Talk to other Boxer owners and trainers.
Article: Keeping your vaginal area clean can help reduce any burning or itching sensations. Take a daily shower and clean yourself well. Never use douche. Your vagina contains both beneficial and harmful bacteria, carefully balanced to create an ideal, acidic environment. When you use douche, this balance is disrupted and can lead to an overgrowth of the bad bacteria. This can lead to a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis and can push an infection deeper into your body where it can cause more harm. You do not need any special products, like douche, to clean your vagina. The mucus made by your vagina naturally cleans blood, semen, and vaginal discharge. Simple soap and water should be enough to clean your vagina. After using the toilet, always wipe yourself from front to back. This prevents bacteria from fecal matter from getting in your vagina. Avoid using scented tampons, pads, powders, and sprays. In addition, consider using natural or fragrance-free detergents to launder your clothes. Tampons or sanitary pads can cause irritation of the vagina or vulva, which may lead to burning. Tampons can irritate the inside of your vagina, while sanitary pads and menstrual blood can irritate your vulva. If you use tampons and believe this may be the cause of your burning, start using sanitary pads instead. If you use sanitary pads, try switching to tampons. If you are itching, switch to 100% cotton underwear, which is breathable and may reduce itching. Try to avoid wearing other fabrics, like lace, satin, polyester, or some other fabric that doesn't breathe. Also change your underwear every day. Avoid wearing tight underwear and tight pants. A simple approach to help reduce vaginal burning is using a cold compress. A cold compress or ice pack can help sooth inflamed and irritated skin. Soak a cotton washcloth in cold water. Apply to the vulva or vaginal area for about five minutes as often as needed. Add a few ice cubes inside the washcloth before you apply it to the area. Milk is often used to soothe minor burns. It is also a common treatment for relief of dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Try using a milk compress against your vagina to help reduce the burning. Soak a cotton washcloth in cold milk and apply to the vulva or vaginal area for about five minutes as often as needed. You can also use kefir, a fermented milk rich in probiotics, in place of the milk.
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Use good vaginal hygiene. Switch your menstrual product. Wear cotton underwear. Try a cold compress. Make a milk compress.