Fat is just stored food; in other words, it's fuel for your body. Carbohydrates are your primary outside source of fuel, and your body can burn either carbs or fat just the same. So as long as you feed your body carbohydrates, it will not burn fat. However, cutting carbs alone may not help you shed fat, unless you are also cutting your overall calories as part of the process. Remember that all carbs are not created equal (e.g., refined sugar and whole grains). There are okay carbs for you (the slow-burning kind like oatmeal and the ones in veggies); the bad ones are the simple sugars (think white things and candies). Protein and carbs contain roughly the same amount of calories per gram, but protein is not a preferred fuel like carbs. The protein is used as building blocks for muscle in your body and won't turn to fat. So make lean meats, fish, and soy a regular part of your diet. When you're packing on protein and saying no to carbs, your brain will send signals, which you interpret as hunger, before switching to ketosis (i.e., fat burning). After that, your hunger pangs should subside. Eating a lot of protein is hard on the liver and kidneys, and there are other considerations for "keto dieting." It is not advised to consume zero carbs; just limit them, and stick to the good ones. Alcohol is full of empty calories (that is, bad carbs), and when you consume some, it's hard not to consume more. So while it's tempting to join in socially, refrain or at least severely restrict yourself. After all, excessive drinking can make fat burning the least of your worries! If you absolutely must drink alcohol, keep it to one drink if you're a woman or two if you're a man. But that should only be a once-in-a-while thing, for the sake of your fat burning goals. Some studies have shown that 25 ounces of green tea or 16 ounces of coffee can spur an increase in your metabolism. Just make sure you don't load up your cup with spoonfuls of sugar. Green tea and coffee seem to offer a wide range of possible health benefits, perhaps most notably the former's antioxidant properties. Don't focus only on the foods you can't eat or should avoid whenever possible; there are many delicious foods that you can and should eat to keep your metabolism on the upswing. So stock up on foods like: Oatmeal Lowfat or nonfat dairy (a little counterintuitive, but studies say that those who consume suggested amounts of dairy burn fat more easily than those who don't) Healthy fats, like nuts, avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish Eggs Spicy foods Grapefruit
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One-sentence summary -- Cut out bad carbs. Eat more lean proteins. Don't drink alcohol. Drink green tea and coffee instead. Go for fat-burning foods.

One of the best ways to conceal under eye shadows is to cover them with something yellow-tinted. Because banana powder has a yellow tint to it, you can use it to conceal mild under eye shadows. If your under eye shadows are very dark, use a yellow-tinted cream concealer first, then set it with banana powder. This powder may be too dark for people with fair to medium skin. It's better for those with dark skin. Ben Nye banana powder has a yellowish tint to it. Because of this, you can use it to tone down pink undertones if you have cool, fair skin. You can also use it to tone down gray undertones if you have medium or dark skin. Use a powder brush to apply it to the areas that get shiny, such as your nose and forehead. You can apply this powder over your daily foundation, or over a bare face, without any makeup. A light dusting of banana powder should be enough for more people. If you are especially prone to oil, use the method described in the previous section. Setting powder is great for reducing shine and helping your makeup last longer. Unfortunately, it also has a tendency to make fine lines and pores more visible. If you are running into these sorts of problems with your regular powder, switch it out for the Ben Nye banana powder instead. This powder is finely-milled, so it won't cake up on your face and make fine lines and pores visible. Blush is one of the last things you apply when doing your makeup. If you apply too much blush, don't worry--you don't have to start over. Simply use a clean powder brush to apply a light dusting of banana powder over your blush to help tone it down. Remember to blend the powder in past the outer edges of your blush.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the powder as a concealer under your eyes. Use banana powder if you want to adjust your skin undertone. Absorb excess oils and reduce shine with banana powder. Use the powder if you want to reduce pores or fine lines. Fix overzealous blush application with a light dusting of banana powder.

Use space in your closet or make another spot in your room for keeping your stuff out of the way. Buy some storage bins and slide them under your bed. This keeps all of your stuff organized. Shelves are a must to display stuff like sports trophies, pictures, books, etc. Buy some shelves and have them put up in a place that you like, such as over your bed or near your desk. They can be donated, go into storage or be disposed of. Unless they mean a great deal of value to you, having such things hanging around can cause you to keep living in the past; now is the time to move on. If you have anything you wouldn't use again or isn't special to you, donate it to a charity shop. Play some slow music from your iPod on your stereo, and pour a cool glass of lemonade. Grab a book or magazine and sit back and relax on your bed.
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Make sure you have some storage space. Make good use of shelves. Put away all of the childish things in your room. Relax.