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Wie man an heißen Sommertagen cool bleibt
Wie man an heißen Sommertagen cool bleibt 1365 2048 Galia Brener

1. Lass die Sonne draußen!

Auch wenn du dich darüber freust, die Sonne endlich wiederzusehen, solltest du verhindern, dass sie direkt in dein Zimmer scheint und den Raum aufheizt. Halte deine Jalousien oder Vorhänge über den Tag geschlossen um das Aufheizen zu verhindern.

Zwischen 10 und 17 Uhr solltest du Sonnenstrahlen vermeiden, verwende zusätzlich Sonnencreme, um dich vor den Strahlen zu schützen. Diese können nämlich für dich und deine Haut sehr gefährlich werden. Ganz nebenbei: Gebräunte Haut ist nicht wichtiger als deine Gesundheit!

 

2. Essen

Vermeide es, besonders große Portionen zu essen, da dein Körper sich während dem Verdauungsvorgang aufwärmt.

Ich lebe nach der Regel „Das letzte Essen kommt immer vor 18 Uhr“. Dadurch ermögliche ich es meinem Körper, alles Gegessene vor dem Schlafen gehen zu verdauen. Das bewirkt neben einem angenehmeren Schlaf auch die bessere Kontrolle des Körpergewichtes.

Für alle, die es scharf mögen: Scharfes Essen hat an heißen Tagen einen entscheidenden Vorteil. Zunächst gleicht sich die gestiegene Körpertemperatur der Umgebungstemperatur an und der Blutdruck steigt, was zu verstärktem Schwitzen führt. Aufgrund des Schweißes kühlt der Körper dann schneller ab und ihr kommt auch bei heißen Temperaturen gut durch den Tag.

 

3. Bleib cool

Wasche deine Handgelenke und Füße vor dem Schlafen mit kaltem Wasser. Alternativ kann auch ein Eisbad für die Füße sehr entspannend sein. Die Füße und ganz besonders die Sohlen sind sehr empfindlich, weshalb der Temperaturwechsel sich schnell bemerkbar machen wird.

Benutze Kühlpacks oder Eiswickeln am Nacken, den Gelenken, den Ellenbogen oder unter dem Knie, um deinen Körper abzukühlen.

 

4. Sport

Wenn du regelmäßig Sport machst, solltest du deine Trainingszeit auf den frühen Morgen oder den späten Abend verlegen, vermeide Sport am Mittag. Sollte dein Trainingsraum oder Fitnessstudio eine Klimaanlage haben ist eine Trainingseinheit mittags auch möglich.

Sport mit direkter Sonneneinstrahlung ist keine gute Idee, im schlimmsten Fall bekommst du dadurch einen Hitzeschock, der für dich und deine Gesundheit sehr gefährlich werden kann.

 

5. Achte auf die richtige Kleidung

An warmen Tagen solltest du lockere Kleidung aus Baumwolle oder Leinen tragen, idealerweise in hellen Farben. Die helle Farbe reflektiert das Licht effektiver als dunkle, während die lockere Kleidung aus natürlichem Material bessere Luftzirkulation ermöglicht und so den Körper besser kühlt.

 

6. Ventilatoren

Stelle etwas Eis direkt vor den Ventilator! Das Eis kühlt die Umgebungsluft und der Ventilator verbreitet die kalte Luft im gesamten Raum. Für unterwegs kannst du dir einen kleinen Ventilator besorgen, den du mit deinem Smartphone steuern kannst.

Schirm-Ventilatoren sind nicht nur praktisch an warmen Tagen, einige Modelle laden sich durch Solar-Panel sogar selbst wieder auf. Sogenannte „Bedfans“ helfen dir dabei den Raum während der Nacht zu kühlen.

 

7. Abkühlen und Einfrieren

Kühle deinen Bett- und Kissenbezug vor dem ein paar Stunden vor dem Schlafen gehen. Außerdem kannst du Cremes und Lotionen im Kühlschrank lagern, um dich beim Eincremen zu pflegen und Abzukühlen.

Atme mit deinem Mund in einen mit Eis gefüllten Becher. Kalte Luft einatmen wirkt Wunder!

Fülle eine Wärmflasche mit kaltem Wasser und friere sie ein. Wenn du dann schlafen gehst, kannst du die Flasche mit ins Bett nehmen und an die Gelenke oder Knie legen, um deinen Körper zu kühlen.

 

8. Trinken – Der wichtigste Punkt!

Wenn du viel schwitzt, verlierst dein Körper viel Wasser, was zu einem Erschöpfung oder einem Hitzeschlag führen kann – also trink viel!

Ich empfehle mindestens 8 Gläser Wasser, Tee und Co. zu trinken: Das hilft, die Körpertemperatur zu regulieren. Vermeide Alkohol, an heißen Tagen ist dieser nicht besonders hilfreich. Habe immer etwas Wasser bereit, falls du Durst bekommst!

 

Gali’s Drink Tipp:

Ich teste seit ungefähr drei Wochen den Pure Tea von Pfanner und bin sehr überzeugt. Ihr wisst, ich bin sehr pingelig was meine Getränke angeht, von daher war ich sehr überrascht und begeistert als ich sah, dass der Tee 0 Kalorien, 0 Gramm Zucker und keine Form von Süßstoff beinhaltet.

Immer nur Wasser trinken ist mir einfach zu langweilig, deshalb ist der Pure Tea die ideale Alternative für mich.

Der Pure Tea ist die Erfrischungslösung für heiße Tage, auf die ich und sicherlich auch viele von euch gewartet haben. Es gibt ihn in einer schicken, kurvigen Flasche, was das Halten und Tragen vereinfacht. Er schmeckt sehr angenehm und ist gut zu trinken.

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Staying “Oh-So-Cool” on Hot Summer Days

 

1. SHUT OUT!

• Even though the sun is beautiful, it must be shut out of the room in order to stay cool. Keep your shutters, blinds and curtains closed during the day. This will prevent your room from overheating.

• It’s very important to avoid direct sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and always leave the house with 50 SFP sunblock. The sunrays are very harmful and your skin must always be protected. Being tanned is out.

 

2. FOOD

• Eat small meals regularly, because your body warms up while it works harder to digest large meals.

• I always follow my “Last Meal Before 6 p.m.” rule. This allows my body to fully digest everything that I have eaten throughout the day, leaving my stomach relaxed and happy when I sleep. This also helps to keep my weight in balance.

• For those who like it hot: eating spicy foods makes you sweat by increasing your body’s temperature, matching it with the one outside. This also increases the blood circulation and due to the sweating, you will cool down within an hour or two.

 

3. KEEP COOL

• Wash your wrists and feet with cold water before going to bed. An ice bath for your feet is also very effective. The soles of your feet are highly sensitive, therefore the temperature change will cool you off immediately!

• Apply cold compresses and ice packs and to pulse points at the neck, wrists, elbows, ankles and behind the knees.

 

4. SPORTS

• Do your sports only early in the morning or later in the evening, but never in between – unless it’s in an air-conditioned gym.

• Don’t ever work out directly in the sun, it can lead to heat stroke – which is lethal and can cause death or damage to the brain and other internal organs.

 

5. DRESS SMART

• Wear only cotton, loose clothing and light colors on hot days. There is a reason why linen clothing is so beloved in warm countries – it’s not just about staying trendy.

• Light colors reflect the heat away from the body, while natural materials and loose clothing help to increase air circulation around your skin and release heat and sweat that’s trapped under the clothing.

 

6. FAN

• For the ultra cooling effect, put ice directly in front of your fan. The ice will cool the surrounding air and the fan will blow it directly towards you.

• Get a small fan that is operated through your mobile phone. I got one for my iPhone, which connects to the charger port.

• Umbrella fans are great for hot days, and also come with a solar panel to charge itself on the go.

• Get the Bedfan, which really helps to stay cool while sleeping.

 

7. Freeze

• Freeze your sheets and pillowcases for a couple of hours before bedtime.

• Store your body lotion, moisturizer and Aloe Vera in the fridge, making it very refreshing as you apply it on.

• Hold a cup full of ice over your mouth and breathe into it.

• Fill a hot water bottle with ice water and freeze it. This works very well, especially at night, because you can sleep with this bottle in bed. Place it around your thighs, wrists, ankles and the back of your knees.

 

8. HYDRATION – MOST IMPORTANT!

• Sweating can cause dehydration, which can lead to heat stroke and exhaustion – therefore drink, drink, drink!

• I recommend at least 8 glasses of fluids per day, which also helps to regulate your body temperature. Try to stay away from alcohol on hot days.

• Don’t forget to keep a full glass beside your bed if you get thirsty at night.

 

Gali’s Drink Tip:

• I have been testing the Pure Tea from Pfanner for 3 weeks now and am very convinced. You know that I am a snob when it comes to what I drink, therefore what really impressed me is that the tea has 0 calories, 0 sugar and absolutely no sweetener.

• I am super bored with always drinking water when I do my yoga, therefore the Pure Tea is finally a very welcomed alternative for me.

• The Pure Tea is a refreshing solution on hot days and comes in a chic curve-shaped bottle, which makes it easy to hold and carry around with you on the go. It tastes very light and goes down easy.

 

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Beauty & Health Week – Summer Love Hair Makeover
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BEAUTY

Last week, my lovely friend Jessica picked me up and we drove to Erdogu die Friseure in Bad Nauheim, Germany. I was not sure what to expect, but Jessica said that this was her favorite salon. I always trust that my girlfriends have great taste, so I knew right away that this will be a wonderful trip, and it definitely was!

Upon our arrival, Filiz Erdogu, the salon owner greeted us with a warm smile and a friendly hug. I got a nice tour of the place and was shown where the magic happens. I was pleasantly surprised when a beautiful young lady brought us a healthy breakfast to jumpstart our day. There is nothing like starting a Friday with delicious food, a healthy drink and beautiful hair.

I met Filiz’s great team who was in charge, and the lovely Özlem Albayrak was my chosen colorist. This was her plan for my hair:

1. Classic Highlights

  • With 3 different blond colors
  • 3 various bleaching levels to achieve a shimmering shading effect

2. Cellphones Treatment

  • Cellophanes protein treatment mixed in with Olaplex for amazing hair structure
  • Cellophanes is an organic hair color from the USA.
  • This closes the hair shaft and works as a long term treatment
  • I got 2 different tones in my hair:
    • Champagne Blonde: Brilliant, clear beige rose tone
    • Vanilla Blonde: Adds a delicate beige depth to blonds and highlights.

3. Styling

  • The team chose to style my hair straight.
  • I usually like my Hollywood waves, but decided to go straight chic this time.
  • I really don’t like cutting my hair, so it was left as it is

What impressed me a lot was Özlem’s love for perfection! She carefully colored each strand of my hair like it was a Mondrian painting – always staying inside the lines. I have never seen such careful attention to details. That really reminded me of myself, because I also have the perfection bone in my body. I admire and adore excellent and precise work.

After all of the Cellophanes were washed away and my hair was styled, I look at myself in the mirror and loved what I saw! The Erdogu die Friseure Team managed to get my hair in the lovely cold shade that I adore so much. I am not a big fan of very warm blonde, and it is always hard to get that perfect shade of “cool” – but this lovely team managed to do it perfectly. I will definitely be back for more.

 

HEALTH 

As many of you have seen my posts on Instagram this month, I am trying out a new drink, which is the healthiest one I have tried in a while.

It is the Pure Tea from the company Pfanner. I love carrying my own drinks around with me, so I took the fruit-flavored tea with me to the salon and let the ladies try it. They also loved it as much as I do. What I really like about this product is:

  • There are 0 calories, 0 sugar inside and absolutely no sweeteners.
  • I am currently going through a detox phase and avoiding all sugars, therefore this fits perfectly.
  • Light and tasty. No sticky feeling.
  • For me, this is the best alternative to water. I always drink water and finally needed a change.
  • Great for yoga and sports because of the light taste, and it really quenches the thirst.
  • Ergonomic bottle design – makes it easy to carry on the go.
  • It tastes the best served ice cold on a hot summer day like this week.

My conclusion is that beauty and health go hand-in-hand. I guess you really cannot have one without the other. I ended my week with a glamorous new hair makeover and an amazing new drink discovery that will be my companion for a long time to come.

My dear readers, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will answer all questions personally.

 

Have a happy, healthy and fun weekend,

Your Gali

 

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Enjoying Wild Sport in Thailand
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When I first found out about my trip to Thailand, I was joyous beyond belief. For I have never been to Thailand before, and it was my heart’s desire to go there for many years already! Lady Luck was on my side and she was being very gracious to me. I was invited to be in a television show called “Thailand for Ladies”, airing on RheinmainTV, which was created by the travel agency Vivamundo Reisen and the TAT to promote tourism in Thailand for women.

I have been to many places around the world, lived on four different continents, but still missing on my list was the City of Angels, known as Bangkok. The locals say that this mysterious city is where the immortal divinity dwells, and the thought of walking the same ground as the immortal souls made me feel like I’m going on a secret mission. We boarded the beautifully designed pink and purple Thai Airways plane and set off on our adventure!

There were many fascinating cultural things on our program, but what really got me in the princess warrior spirit, was our amazing sport program: Muay Thai, yoga and a bike tour in the jungle!

Before I left Frankfurt, I geared up on all my active wear at TK Maxx, because they have a huge selection of everything one needs for the perfect workout. I love getting my sporty stuff there because not only is it functional, but also stylish and everything is always up to 60% cheaper than the RRP. For example, the leggings that I bought there for my Thailand yoga class has pieces of mesh running down the legs that show my skin in all the right places. We all want active wear that actually looks good while we are sweating and straining ourselves, or as I like to say, “Looking sensual with a perfect sport performance”. Besides, what is a better time than the present to work on the “New-You”? I like to think that a new year brings a new start. For me personally, this new start comes along with a healthier lifestyle, which definitely includes doing sports and staying fit. Therefore I was very happy to jumpstart to the “New-Me” with these fun activities in Thailand!

The first adventure on the list was Muay Thai over the roofs of Bangkok at the gorgeous Anantara hotel. I was given a bright red pair of Thai boxing shorts, and told to be on the roof of the hotel in one hour! The shorts were a perfect match to my red t-shirt. Knowing that everything will be filmed, I was quite happy about the perfect outfit. Thanks to my warrior-princess nature and my martial art past, I raced to the roof, joyous beyond belief at the thought of practicing with a real Muay Thai fighter. We trained for a while, and the teacher showed me the basic tricks in the book, and it didn’t hurt that he was quite handsome as well. After the lesson I realized how much I missed martial arts in my life. It’s a feeling of being connected to the ancient warriors and protectors from the past. After the kicks, I felt the adrenaline rushing through my veins the entire night!

What’s a Thailand trip without a proper visit into the depths of the jungle? Mine involved a 30 km bicycle ride! Spraying myself three times from head to toe in horrendous mosquito repellent, I jumped onto the bike and was ready to rumble. Again, the Outfit-Color-Gods were on my side during this trip, because I was given a helmet that perfectly matched what I was wearing. For those who know me, know my immense love for tie-dyed clothing, which probably confirms that I was a hippie in Woodstock in my past life. I was lucky enough to find a gorgeous blue t-shirt dress at TK Maxx, which was chic, yet casual enough for this jungle adventure.

We saw majestic temples on the way and many friendly locals waving at us. When we arrived in the jungle, we had to ride over swamps on elevated wooden boards. Some parts of the path were only 1 meter wide and I had to keep precise balance, not to fall off the elevation into the swamp, making myself the perfect snack for a friendly crocodile. Having to defend my new Muay Thai warrior image, I smiled and said sure, great, so easy. It was everything else but easy, because I swerved a few times, yet luckily caught my bike in perfect time before plunging into the green goo. I haven’t felt more alive in years! It was an absolutely amazing, thrilling and fascinating experience, one that I will not soon forget!

The life in Bangkok was very fascinating and full of action. The atmosphere and energy were something that I enjoyed very much. I come from Toronto, which is a fast-paced and vibrant city, therefore I felt very happy and at ease here. It was time to take the plane to our next destination, the lovely and beautiful Koh Samui.

Last but not least was the relaxing part of the wild sport tour. Since I can’t go without yoga for more than a few days, I was thrilled when we made our way to the Yogarden in Koh Samui. This was a funky little yoga school set outside in the nature. It was my first time doing yoga directly in a jungle outside. The experience was overwhelming, and I felt the peace and quiet enter my mind and spread throughout my body. Feeling pretty in my pink yoga outfit, this wonderful outdoor lesson left me with a very positive and releasing feeling.

A few days later, it was time to leave my newfound paradise, known as Thailand. I was very impressed with all the activities that we did there. I could not imagine a better place to enjoy such a variety of fun and wild sports as there! I felt elated and at peace. Everything was happening in the right flow and to perfection, including my impeccably handpicked sport outfits at TK Maxx for this amazing journey. It was time to board the plane back to Ebbelwoi city. Standing at the gate, while staring outside the large window, I felt that I will be back soon, because it’s impossible to stay away from the City of Angels.

 

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Spaß und Sport – Genießertour in Thailand

Als ich von meiner Reise nach Thailand erfuhr, habe ich mich unglaublich gefreut, denn ich war noch nie dort und es war mir seit Jahren ein Herzenswunsch, einmal dort hin zu reisen. Die Glücksgöttin meinte es gut mit mir und sie war gleich sehr großzügig. Ich wurde eingeladen, in einer als Sendung auf RheinmainTV geplanten Fernsehshow namens „Thailand for Ladies“ mitzuwirken. Die Agentur Vivamundo Reisen und das TAT wollten damit den Tourismus in Thailand für Frauen fördern.

Ich war schon an vielen Orten auf der ganzen Welt und lebte auf vier verschiedenen Kontinenten, aber was auf meiner Liste noch fehlte war die Stadt der Engel, besser bekannt als Bangkok. Die Einheimischen sagen, dass in dieser geheimnisvollen Stadt die unsterbliche Gottheit wohnt und der Gedanke, über den gleichen Boden wie die unsterblichen Seelen zu gehen gab mir das Gefühl auf einer geheimen Mission zu sein. Wir bestiegen das wunderschöne rosa und lila bemalte Thai Airways Flugzeug und starteten zu unserem Abenteuer.

Es standen viele faszinierende kulturelle Dinge auf unserem Programm, aber was mich wirklich in den Geist der Kriegerprinzessin versetzte, war unser imposantes Sportprogramm: Muay Thai, Yoga und eine Radtour im Dschungel!

Bevor ich Frankfurt verließ, hatte ich mich mit der passenden Kleidung für alle Aktivitäten ausgerüstet und zwar bei TK Maxx, denn dort findet man eine riesige Auswahl an allem was man für perfektes Training braucht. Ich bevorzuge dieses Geschäft für meine sportlichen Sachen, weil sie dort nicht nur funktional sondern auch stilvoll sind und dabei auch noch immer bis zu 60% günstiger als der UVP. Zum Beispiel habe ich dort eine Leggings für meine Thailand Yoga-Klasse gekauft. Sie hat Netzeinsätze entlang der Beine, so dass die Haut an den richtigen Stellen zu sehen ist. Wir alle wollen, dass Aktivkleidung wirklich gut aussieht während wir schwitzen und uns anstrengen, oder mit anderen Worten, wir wollen es „sinnlich mit perfekter sportlicher Funktion“.

Außerdem, gibt es einen besseren Zeitpunkt als gerade jetzt an einem „neuen Ich“ zu arbeiten? Ich denke, dass ein neues Jahr immer einen Neuanfang bringt. Für mich persönlich bedeutet dieser Neustart einen gesünderen Lebensstil, zu dem definitiv Sport und Fitness gehören. Deshalb war ich sehr glücklich, mit diesen tollen Aktivitäten in Thailand in mein „neues Ich“ zu starten!

Das erste Abenteuer auf der Liste war Muay Thai über den Dächern von Bangkok im wunderschönen Anantara Hotel. Ich bekam ein leuchtend rotes Paar Thai Boxer-Shorts, verbunden mit der Aufforderung, in einer Stunde auf das Dach des Hotels zu kommen. Die Shorts passten perfekt zu meinem roten T-Shirt. Da ich wusste, dass das alles gefilmt wird, war ich sehr zufrieden, dass das Outfit so perfekt passte.

Dank meiner Kriegerprinzessinnen-Natur und meiner Kampfkunst-Vergangenheit rannte ich voller freudiger Erwartung auf das Training mit einem echten Muay Thai Kämpfer auf das Dach. Wir trainierten eine Weile, der Lehrer zeigte mir die grundlegenden Tricks in seinem Buch – dabei schadete es der Sache überhaupt nicht, dass er auch noch ziemlich gut aussah. Nach der Lektion wurde mir klar, wie lange ich in meinem Leben Kampfkunst verpasst habe. Sie vermittelt das Gefühl, mit den alten Kriegern und Beschützern aus der Vergangenheit verbunden zu sein. Nach den Tritten fühlte ich wie das Adrenalin die ganze Nacht durch meine Adern rauschte!

Was ist eine Thailand-Reise ohne ein richtiges Eintauchen in die Tiefen des Dschungels? Meine Version davon bestand aus einer 30 km Fahrradfahrt! Nachdem ich mich dreimal von Kopf bis Fuß mit einem abscheulichen Moskito-Abwehrmittel eingesprüht hatte sprang ich auf das Fahrrad und war einsatzbereit. Wie so oft auf dieser Reise waren auch diesmal die Outfit-Farben-Götter auf meiner Seite. Der Helm den ich bekam, passte farblich genau zu meiner Kleidung. Wer mich näher kennt weiß von meiner großen Vorliebe für Batik Stoffe, vermutlich der Beweis für ein vergangenes Leben als Flower-Power-Hippie in Woodstock. Ich hatte das Glück, ein wunderschönes blaues T-Shirt-Kleid bei TK Maxx gefunden zu haben, das schick und dennoch lässig genug für dieses Dschungelabenteuer war.

Wir sahen majestätische Tempel auf dem Weg und viele Einheimische winkten uns freundlich zu. Als wir im Dschungel ankamen, mussten wir teilweise Sumpfgelände auf erhöhten Holzbrettern überqueren. Einige Abschnitte des Weges waren nur ca. 1 Meter breit und ich musste sehr präzise balancieren um nicht in den Sumpf hinunter zu fallen, was mich zu einer perfekten Zwischenmahlzeit für ein freundliches, aber hungriges Krokodil gemacht hätte. Da ich mein frisch erworbenes Image als Muay -Thai-Krieger zu verteidigen hatte, lächelte ich und sagte: sicher, super, alles easy. Es war alles andere als easy, weil ich ein paar Mal böse schlingerte, aber glücklicherweise mein Rad im allerletzten Moment vor dem Abtauchen in den grünen Schmodder wieder in den Griff bekam. Seit Jahren habe ich mich nicht mehr so lebendig gefühlt! Es war eine rundum erstaunliche, spannende und packende Erfahrung, eine Erfahrung, die ich nicht so schnell wieder vergessen werde.

Das Leben in Bangkok war hochinteressant und voller Aktion. Ich saugte mit Genuss die Atmosphäre und die Energie dieser Stadt in mich auf. Ich komme aus Toronto, einer hektischen und dynamischen Stadt, daher fühlte ich mich hier sehr glücklich und wohl. Es war Zeit, den Flieger zu unserem nächsten Ziel, dem wunderschönen und großartigen Koh Samui zu nehmen.

Zu guter Letzt kam der entspannende Teil der coolen Sporttour. Da ich es nicht mehr als ein paar Tage ohne Yoga aushalte, machte ich mich begeistert auf unseren Weg zum Yogarden in Koh Samui. Dieser entpuppte sich als eine unkonventionelle, kleine Yoga-Schule draußen in der Natur. Zum ersten Mal machte ich Yoga draußen, direkt in einem Dschungel. Eine überwältigende Erfahrung, ich spürte, wie sich Frieden und Ruhe über meinen Kopf und meinen ganzen Körper ausbreiteten. Ich fühlte mich gut aussehend in meinem rosa Yoga-Outfit und verließ diese wunderbare Outdoor-Lektion mit sehr positiven und befreiten Gefühlen.

Ein paar Tage später war die Zeit gekommen, mein neues Paradies Thailand wieder zu verlassen. Ich war sehr beeindruckt von all den Unternehmungen die wir dort erleben durften. Ich könnte mir keinen besseren Ort vorstellen, um eine solche Vielfalt an Spaß und wilden Sportarten wie dort zu genießen. Ich war beschwingt und zufrieden mit der Welt. Alles auf dieser tollen Reise lief flüssig, perfekt und passte, inklusive meiner tadellos handverlesenen Sport-Outfits von TK Maxx. Es war Zeit, das Flugzeug zurück nach Ebbelwoi City zu besteigen. Ich stand am Gate, sah durch die großen Fenster und fühlte, dass ich bald zurückkehren werde – es ist unmöglich, der Stadt der Engel lange fern zu bleiben.

 

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Galia Brener – Thailand travel TV show – 2016
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Dear friends, here is our Thailand show from #rheinmaintv  I’m curious about your questions and comments. Thanks and hugs, Gali 

Thank you dear Sandra Lorenz, Laura Staeter, Natalie Rosini, Michaela Schiffer and Stacy Boll.

 

 

How I got in good shape
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This one is for the ladies and gentlemen who have asked me how I managed to drop 10 kg and succeeded at looking better, healthier and fitter. This article marks the 2-year Anniversary of writing my column, so I will open up to you today, and tell you how I personally managed my big transformation this year.

It all started on January 1st 2014, when I didn’t fit into my favorite jeans anymore. It was the day after New Year’s Eve, and I looked around the flat, disgusted by the fast food boxes from the nights before. I wasn’t happy with my body, excess fat and cellulite anymore. It always annoyed me to hear people talking about doing sports, getting fit and working out. Even worse were the people talking about eating healthy food, salads, less carbs, blah blah blah. I thought, “How pathetic, what kind of life is that?” I only had pizza and burgers on my mind. I liked to show off that I could eat whatever and whenever I want to. One day, my best friend showed me a bikini photo of us from the previous summer in Ibiza. I was shocked. My stomach was hanging over the bikini bottoms and the cellulite was all over my thighs. My upper arms were flabby and my bum was much more than what I bargained for. I know that happiness comes from the inside, and we should love ourselves no matter what we look like, but I wasn’t happy with what I saw in the mirror. I wanted to be fit and toned!

The very first thing I changed was not to eat after 6pm. I don’t mean no carbs after 6pm, but rather nothing at all! Of course I drink water and tea, but no food at all after this hour. I go to sleep around midnight, so that leaves me with 6 hours to digest the food I ate in the early evening. What I noticed right away was how amazingly flat my stomach was when waking up in he morning! I feel light, and sleep better – since the body is not working on digesting the food that I would usually eat at 9pm or later. I do have to warn you though: it was a living hell at the beginning. The first two weeks were horrendous torture. I would walk around my flat hungry and angry like a monster. What worked was to go to sleep earlier in order to avoid this feeling. After a few weeks, my stomach and body got used to not eating after 6pm, and it was completely normal for me. The nice thing is that I don’t have the energy ups and downs anymore, but rather a constant energy flow throughout the day. I make the rare exception and eat later if I’m out for dinner with friends, but try not to break this rule very often.

I start my day at 8am with a cup of coffee and a big glass of water. I have breakfast around 10am, and eat something light, like cereal, eggs or a small sandwich. I’m not a believer in the Atkins or low-carb diet. I’ve done them and the Ketogenic diet as well, but it’s not for me. Carbs make me super happy, and I can’t deny myself of eating them. Life is short and we have to enjoy! I eat my lunch around 2pm. For me, lunch is the most important meal, and not breakfast. For lunch I usually eat a large salad with chicken or turkey inside. I like Caesar salad, and I’m not afraid to eat the dressing that goes with it, and some bread too. Fish is also good, stuffed peppers, or roasted chicken with vegetable – even with baked, boiled or mashed potatoes. I also like steaks, and once in a while eat it with French fries. I don’t deprive myself of anything! I eat what I love, but all in healthy doses. I still eat burgers, but only 1 or 2 times a month. I eat Thai food, with rice, chicken and vegetables. What I really love is sushi. Soups, vegetable sticks and fruit are great snacks for in between. I don’t eat pizza or pasta – personally for me, it’s too heavy. I usually make a nice sandwich around 5 – 6 pm with fresh vegetables on the side. I don’t eat big things for dinner, mostly a soup, wrap, salad or sandwich. I don’t usually eat desserts, cakes or pastries, because I never liked the heavy sweet taste. However, I’m not afraid to eat a few small pieces of dark chocolate during the day, because it makes me happy.

Around February, I decided to add some fun physical activity again. I tried yoga years before and thought it to be horribly boring and hippie-infested. This year I decided to try it again, and chose a dynamic course. I loved it! It melts the daily stress away, leaving me relaxed and happy. I noticed my muscles slowly developing. It looked sexy, so I started doing yoga twice a week. In April I watched a movie from the 80’s and saw a woman doing some funny Jane Fonda moves at home. A silly thought came into my head, “Why don’t I do this at home?” So I started with sit-ups, push-ups, bum busters, squats and the side plank hip lifts. I started with a small amount of 20 times on each side, and 3 sets. Now I progressed to 50 times and 3 sets. Take your own time and start slowly. Getting in shape takes time and patience! I now also use 2kg weights, and do 30 curls on each side for my biceps and triceps, and also in 3 sets. Depending on my muscle pain the next day, I either skip a day or do these exercises everyday at home. It takes a total of 1 hour for me. I wake up earlier to do them, or in the evening after work. This with yoga 2-3 times a week does the trick for me! I’m not a jogger, and never liked it. It’s boring for me and tough on the knees. But if you like it, then it’s a great cardio workout. I walk around the entire city from appointment to appointment, which is my cardio each day. Sports really help to get rid of cellulite. I see a huge difference, and am so happy with the results!

Last but not least, my most important achievement this year was to quit smoking. Gone are the stinky, horrible, expensive and nasty cancer sticks! It’s been 136 days now, and I don’t plan to touch them ever again. I can’t believe how much more energy I have without smoking. Walking fast and climbing stairs is so much easier now. I gained 3kg as soon as I quit, but I compensated with more sports, and thankfully lost those bloody kilos again. Stopping to smoke slowed my metabolism down, but I noticed that my body is getting back to normal, and is digesting quicker without the nicotine again. It takes time. For those that say I look better now, it’s definitely the non-smoking. The skin heals and renews itself. Also the healthier food and sports help to regenerate the body. What also helps me is 8 hours of sleep, and not drinking much alcohol. I drink wine about 3 times a month, but only a few glasses, and no alcohol at home. Of course don’t forget the usual: drink lots and lots of water, blah blah. No seriously, it really helps. I also take multi vitamins everyday. I won’t lie to you, getting into shape is hard at the beginning. However once you start and see results, you won’t be able to stop. You will feel so happy and proud of yourself! You will be healthier and your clothes will fit you better, and of course this increases the self-confidence a lot. Now I’m one of those annoying people bothering my friends about health and sports, and guess what? I will never go back to the way I was before. New life, new Gali. Come and join my “New-Me-Revolution!”

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Want to be happy?
Want to be happy? 1354 437 Galia Brener

Do you fantasize of the future, when you will have success in your career, a nice house, a wonderful partner to share your life with, that fast car that will get you all the fun and attention you desire, or the day you go on a warm holiday to Bali? Do you think to yourself, “When I will have this, then I will be happy and enjoy life.”? While you a dreaming of these things, life is passing you by. If you are relying on other people or things to make you happy, then you are making a big mistake.

My friend Gloria was in a relationship with a guy for three years. She told me many times how happy he made her, and how much better life was with him. To make a long story short, after the three years went by, he did not want to make a permanent commitment to her. He said he didn’t know when or if he wants to get married, or have kids at all. They broke up because there was no future for them. Needless to say, her world was shattered. She was depressed, horrified and overfilled with tears and pain for an entire year. She said, “Gali, he’s gone, and I will never be happy again. There is no one here to make me happy anymore.” This was a big statement that scared me very much. I tried to show her that this happiness must now come from inside of her, that’s the only way to survive this emotional pain. But she didn’t listen, and kept sinking lower into her depression. Last month she met a new man, and she is happy again, running around and singing. Can’t she see how dangerous it is that she can only be happy when having a man in her life? What happens if this one leaves as well? Then life is over again? Putting your own happiness in someone else’s hands is very volatile and risky. Happiness should be controlled by you, and not another person or new thing that you buy.

If you want to find yourself at a state of constant equilibrium, you cannot place your happiness in the hands of anyone else. You cannot control what someone will do to you, yet your reaction to it is your karma! Buying new things and going on holiday is nice, but if this is the only way for one to be happy, then there is a big problem. Sometimes there are situations when money is not always around, or the big love has disappeared – and then what? Life is over? So how do you generate happiness from the inside? I went through some harsh experiences with my private and career life the last few years, and I can understand what it feels like to be at the bottom. We have two choices. We either let ourselves fall lower into misery and become victims, or fight out of the black hole and create happiness for ourselves. Here is a list that helps me to keep my happiness and positivity:

1. I wake up in the morning healthy and alive, and that’s already a huge reason to be happy. I get out of bed, and say thank you out loud with a smile everyday.

2. Even if you feel sad, force yourself to smile, because this action releases dopamine – the feel-good chemical. If you think it looks stupid, go to a place where no one sees you, and smile – in the bathroom at the office or on your couch in the evening. It’s a really amazing trick that actually works!

3. Sport relives stress, and makes you feel amazing that you did something good for you! You don’t even need the gym, and can do it at home like I do. After working out, I feel a rush of happiness and gratification that I’m treating my body well.

4. When eating, take the time to enjoy your food. Taste it, and try to eat slower than usual. Don’t forget how fortunate you are to have a healthy stomach that can digest the food, and a healthy mouth and teeth that can chew. I had a cold two weeks ago and couldn’t taste my food. When it was gone, I realized how something small like tasting food could be so wonderful!

5. Spend as much time with family and friends as you can. These are the people that love you unconditionally. Get rid of all toxic people in your life that harm you.

6. During the day take a small moment, look up at the sky and say thank you for being here, healthy and alive. And smile.

7. If you’re healthy – even more or less – be grateful because that’s really something that cannot be bought or earned. Health is something that you are blessed with, so try to do all you can to keep it strong and with you.

8. If you have a weak or sad moment, start counting your blessings and think of all the positive things that are in your life now. This tricks the brain to think of the positive rather than negative things.

9. No love in your life now? My grandfather always said that what one year doesn’t do, one minute can change! So you never know what’s around the corner, and coming towards you. Feel the strong faith inside that your special one will come – it might happen sooner than you think!

10. Find something that you like and enjoy. If it’s reading, writing, watching your favorite series, painting, masturbating, cooking or eating, do something once a day that you truly enjoy. Find a hobby that occupies your time, and which you really enjoy. This brings pleasure and joy.

11. If your brain sends you negative thoughts, counteract them right away with positive happy thoughts. Trick the brain to replace negative with positive as soon as they appear.

12. I like to play house music from the 90s in the evening or morning when doing my sports or housework. It makes me happy to dance around my flat and act silly. I don’t care who sees me from my windows. I’m happy in that moment, and I smile to myself as well.

13. Action and not inertia. If you have something to deal with, do it now! Don’t keep important things that must be done for another day. You will see that you will have a tremendous feeling of relief and happiness when you get your shit done now, and not procrastinate. You will sleep better.

14. In one ear and out the other. Be Teflon. If someone hurts you or gossips about you, let it roll off of you life Teflon. Who cares? It’s usually jealousy anyways. Smile and move on. Let them gossip, it means you’re important enough for them to think about you. Leave revenge to Lady Karma – don’t get your hands dirty. (Same applies for bad loves and jobs, exes, colleagues, etc)

15. Money, nice things, good sex and food, holidays, etc are all bonuses in life. Be satisfied with the bare minimum, and enjoy when these bonuses come, because they are not the true meaning of life. The good bonuses will be graced upon you, if you know how to be happy with the minimum.

If you are at a balanced and happy state, no matter what hard things life throws at you, you will always be able to deal with it, and not allow it to destroy you! Also if you truly love yourself, then you can properly love someone else. Being in a relationship with a happy person is the best thing that you can give or have. I’ve learned the hard way that true happiness is not an external factor, and can only come from within. Depend on yourself for the happiness, because only you can truly love and give yourself, what you expect others to give you. And if they do, see it as a bonus in life and don’t take it for granted. Do you want to be truly happy? So what’s stopping you? Start now, it’s your own decision and choice!

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Yoga 4 inner peace in a crazy world
Yoga 4 inner peace in a crazy world 1354 437 Galia Brener
I must admit that for many years I thought of yoga as a very cheesy new age thing that must be avoided at all cost. I come from a martial arts background – I did Karate and Kung Fu for a while. I evaded yoga for as long as I could, backing out of every chance and offer to try it. I thought I would fall asleep during a class while the hippies were chanting their OMs, and imagined everyone naked in a big orgy in the changing rooms. Needless to say, yoga was as far away from my world, as meat is for vegans. Until one day, a cute guy I was dating back then convinced me to join him in a class, and I met my beautiful teacher, and now friend, Saskia D. Little did I expect this funny thing called yoga to change my life so much.

My close friend Gloria went through a tough bitter breakup with her boyfriend this year. I remember when they met it was like a scene from a movie. We were at a bar opening and she went to the bathroom. When she came out to wash her hands, she looked at herself in the mirror, and looked into her eyes. Yet somehow her eyes looked slightly different. She was confused for a split second, but then she realized there was no mirror hanging on the wall. It was connected to the men’s bathroom with shared sinks. She was actually staring into a handsome man’s eyes and not her own! Matt was washing his hands right across from her, and they had the same eye color. Needless to say, it was love at first sight!

Two years passed by, and Gloria decided to continue her education. She wanted to get an MBA and have a good job. Matt didn’t like this idea. He wanted her always by his side and didn’t want her to spread her wings. They had horrendous fights about this, and he said she either starts a family immediately with him or they break up. Gloria had to actually beg him to study! Instead of being supportive of her, he tried to manipulate her to do as he wants. Fight after fight, the relationship got weaker and harder for Gloria to deal with. She longed for her dream job and an education to be proud of! Matt wouldn’t have it her way. It was either his way or the highway! He broke up with her, and Gloria felt her world shatter into many pieces. Matt married the next thing that came along, but his dreams for a family still didn’t come true. Maybe karma, maybe not, but the fact that he kicked Gloria out of his life simply because she wanted to better herself, was respect less and actually a sin.

Gloria didn’t know what to do. She loved him so much, and the pain was so strong that she was simply lost. She tried therapy and even medication, but nothing worked. She was dead inside and couldn’t feel anything anymore. One day her mother gave her a gift certificate to Balance Yoga in Frankfurt. She started going there, and over the months saw a dramatic improvement. Not only did she loose the “extra relationship kilos”, but she also started losing the pain. Gloria said that while doing yoga, she didn’t think of her ex at all, and her mind could finally rest for those 90 minutes during the class. Yoga was the only thing that gave her release from her intense anxiety and sadness after the breakup. Gloria still can’t explain why and how, but yoga helped her to let go of the hurt in her body and heart. Doing intense yoga would exhaust her to the point where she came home, dropped into bed, and slept without disturbance. She said that yoga “balanced” her emotions – and she didn’t need the anti depressives anymore that her doctor prescribed after the breakup. Piece by piece, her heart was healing, and pain was melting away. Yoga allowed her to start “feeling” again.

Being a Kung Fu panda myself, I believe in using energies to heal what’s damaged in the body. I have also experienced some hardships this year, and have to agree with Gloria. Yoga has some magical power, which helps to disengage from your problems and allow inner peace to enter your body and heart again. I can’t tell you how the magic works, but it does. As much as I doubted yoga before, it also helped me to work on my problems and helped heal my sorrows. I can highly recommend it to you all, and we also have men in our group as well. If you are going through some problems, yoga can definitely help to bring peace of mind and balance back into your life again. It also helps to warm up and stretch your muscles, so you leave the class feeling 10 feet tall, and stronger than before! Helping your flexibility, yoga affects the way you walk and move your body. It adds sex appeal, boosts the self-confidence, not to mention make your body look smoking hot! So instead of crying your guts out after losing a job, or a breakup, go to a yoga studio and do something good for yourself. Life is short, so why get stuck on a man that didn’t even appreciate you?

Start loving yourself more, and this will attract good people into your life that will love you too – maybe even your true love ❤

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