More women are concerned about how they look for a job interview than for their wedding!
The recent “Grapefruit Guide to Glamorous Moments Poll” by the Florida Department of Citrus revealed that 75% of women surveyed consider job interviews to be the most important moment to look good, followed by wedding day at 69%.
Other days that women want to look their best include: weddings of friends, first dates, class reunions, holiday parties and a night out.
The most common goal, cited by 83% of women, was having great hair at a “glamour event.” The survey participants included 1,050 women ages 25-54. The research was conducted by Richard Day Research, Inc.
Beauty or Money?
It seems that the women surveyed chose beauty. Are you surprised?
Almost half of the women would rather lose $5,000 of income than gain 20 pounds, and 81% would rather lose two dress sizes than meet an admired celebrity. Plus, 38% of women would chose wrinkle-free skin over a new car.
Short-term Dieting
Almost all of the women surveyed considered diet and nutrition important for preparing for special events, but most of them opt for short-term fixes instead of long-term goals. While more than half of the women dieted for special events, 64% stopped the diet shortly after the big event.
Carrie Latt Wiatt, nutrition consultant to Hollywood’s elite, recommends a different approach:
“By maintaining a healthy lifestyle which includes physical activity and choosing the right mix of foods day-to-day, you can increase your chances for success in achieving benefits like a healthy weight, reduced risk for disease, shiny, healthy hair, and smooth skin. This lifestyle also helps you sustain results over time.”
Wiatt recommends eating fiber-rich foods (like grapefruit) which help you feel fuller. She also praises the grapefruit’s ability to support more youthful skin through collagen production. For snack time, Wiatt suggests pairing a favorite fruit or veggie with a serving of walnuts, which add protein, omega-3 fatty acids and a nice crunch!
You can read more diet tips from Wiatt at the Florida Grapefruit site.
(Image via Florida Grapefruit)
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