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JULY 2012

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CONTENTS

July ’12 FASHION

8 Yara Yosif, giving a new dimension to traditional kaftans 10 The “It” pieces for Ramadan this summer! 18 Limited Edition: Deana Shaaban’s stunning summer dresses 20 Dress her style 21 Fashion news 22 Ladybird Loves

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30 Basic steps for Ramadan makeup

HOME

34 Preparing a great meal starts here!

ESCAPE

38 Your complete guide to Ramadan’s best venues 44 “Kiteloop Egypt Experience” at Ras Sudr

HEALTH

48 Fill up your Glycogen store 50 Seal the deal with Ramadan this year!

Statistic not to be missed! Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980.

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Tip of the month: Always season meat and fish evenly; sprinkle salt and pepper as though it’s ‘snowing.’ This will avoid clumping or ending up with too much seasoning in some areas and none in others.

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FITNESS

54 Fast, pray and love! 56 Ditch the workout; join the party with Zumba!

NUTRITION

59 Lightest Baklava ever! 60 Reasons you can’t stop eating 62 Guilt free desserts

RECIPES

SPOT IT

On Spot 92 Heineken Brings UEFA Champions League Excitement to Cairo 94 Beauty and Wellness Extravaganza at Kempinski Nile Hotel 96 Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers IndThai Delights

64 Mouthwatering dishes you don’t want to miss this season

98 For the first time in Egypt, a test drive on “Toyota Fortuner 4x4” in El Gouna

LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS

99 In Celebration of The World Milk Day, JUHAYNA continues its investments in Egypt

70 Stop the love chub!

MOTHER & CHILD 72 12 tips for mums to be

FEATURES

74 It is not about the food 76 Finding your inner beauty 78 Ramadan delightful bits & pieces!

FACES OF EGYPT

100 InterContinental Cairo Citystars hosts prominent media figures at The Arcade Bride & Groom 101Rana and Philippe tied the knot! Party 102 ResPlus Party at Fairmont Nile City 104 Middle East Music Award at Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo

82 Rafik Zaki 84 Ahmed Shabana

In every issue: Editor’s letter P.6 Spotted P.24 Shopping cart P.26 Ask Ladybird P.28 Pieces we love! P.32 LB Dr. P.46 Why eat this? P.58 The best, the top & the must do P.86 Horoscope P.87 Happenings P.88 Offers & Promotions P.90

LADYBIRD CEO ZEYAD SOROUR

Editor-in-chief ISMAIL MARZOUK Managing Director CAROLINE COUSSA PR & Marketing NAIRA EL LAMEI Project Manager SAMAR ZAKI Art Director FARIS HASSANEIN Designers CHRISTINE MAHER EMAN SALAMA Designer Intern PETER B. HENRY Editor FARAH ASFOUR Financial Director HAITHAM HAMOUDA Distribution MAGDY ABDEL MONEIM AHMED IBRAHIM AMR SELIM AHMED ABU EL EILA AHMED FAWZY Contributors

WHAT’S HOT THIS ISSUE? • The “It” pieces for Ramadan this summer! • Seal the deal with Ramadan this year! • Stop the love chub!

“I am a better person when I have less on my plate.” Elizabeth Gilbert

Professional Fitness Coach NATASCIA PAOLUCCI Fashion Designer DEANA SHAABAN Family Counsellor and Therapist BETTINA HEMMINGSEN Nutritionist and Healthy Cooking Specialist SALLY FOUAD Special thanks to MUSTAFA KHATTAB for cover calligraphy

Distributed by Al-Ahram Association 23 Emad El Din Kamel St., Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Tel/Fax: (+202) 22627533 www.ladybirdmagazine.com

editor’s letter Stories

Everyone I know who belongs to the 80’s and 90’s would definitely know what it is to watch “One Thousand and One Nights” in Ramadan. It was magical and glamorous, entertaining and always sending positive messages. It is really something that I would use to mark our generation. Like all kids, I enjoyed watching them and imitating the characters later! And since then, stories have certain spell on me. I love listening to people’s stories, read books, watch TV series, anything that tell me something or have the thrill of looking forward to knowing what’s going to happen next. I expect, put assumptions, make guesses, and then wait eagerly for the end! I even sometimes do myself a mini party with munchies and chocolates to celebrate the end of a series or a book! I learned by time that every story is different. Some stories might share the same setting but the reason it happens is always different, bad or good, the reason of “why” it happened will remain a mystery that is useless to waste time figuring it out. So all you have to do is deal with what you have… Stories automatically make experience a given fact of life. You live, pass throught and listen to many stories throughout your life, you sometimes pass through the same story with different people on different times, through yourself or through others around you, which makes you know the end of the story earlier than before. Giving you a chance to be a helping advisor of great credibility. Generally, stories are cheerful with happy endings. With guarantee that good will defeat the evil. With sometimes imaginary creatures or cartoon characters. Which all grow the sense of “I CAN” in children, that anything is possible, that the more you believe in something, the more you will achieve it. Cartoon stories hold this promise. Watch, listen, and learn from cartoon stories! I do once a week! Last but not least, stories grow the talent of “Listening.” The key factor to enjoying storytelling is listening. Listen with all your senses and enjoy it. Enjoy being blessed with people’s trust and having their confidence in your “listening.” Make your listening a gift to somebody this Ramadan, some people need nothing more than to be heard and listened to. Give a piece of yourself to others through your listening…

Fashion

yara yosif

GIVINGA NEW DIMENSIONTOTRADITIONAL KAFTANS Yara Yosif Tarawneh, a Jordanian American fashion designer whose energy, passion, and fabulous design sense motivated her to start her own clothing line business specializing in luxury hand beaded haftan dresses. Driven by the desire to express her creative talents without the compromises associated with working for others, Yara left the corporate world of software development industry as software QA engineer and began pursuing her dream of making beautiful eaftan dresses. Yara Yosif was always inspired by the Jordanian royal family women and their fashion, like Queen Noor of Jordan, who always wore some of the most elegant, beautiful kaftan dresses that made her look so royal, classy and beautiful. Yara is always interested in mixing East and West together in her designs. She is very fascinated with color, hand embroidery work and beading. Also the desire to mix luxury with comfort to create beauty. She provides Ladybird readers with her best fashion tip: “You don’t have to follow the color trends out there, just make sure the color you wear is the best one on your complexion. Also, if you look good without showing too much skin, then you must really look good!”

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What's more beautiful than a beautiful woman, is a beautiful woman in a beautiful dress. YARA YOSIF

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When you follow your passion and dream, life starts feeling so good. YARA YOSIF

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CELEBRATED THE LAUNCHINGOF THE SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION (Neon Mania) at Boho Gallery owned by Lina Maklad. Complimentary cocktails and appetizers were offered to the guests. Ladybird attended this exclusive event with its latest issues. This successful event was organized by Bashayer Events.

AZZA FAHMY DISCUSSES HER CRAFT LIVE VIA GOOGLE+ HANGOUT Luxury jewellery designer Azza Fahmy develops on her journey to success while still maintaining traditional craftsmanship. For the first time ever, Google hosted a Google+ Hangout with renowned jewellery designer Azza Fahmy on June 18th. She shared her story of her world-renowned jewellery collections that maintained a traditional and nostalgic twist. During the Google+ Hangout, fashion lovers, jewellery designers, and cultural aficionados were able to ask their questions directly to the famous designer and discover the new collection for the first time. “I am delighted to have this opportunity to share my story on Google+ Hangout which gives us a chance to engage with our customers in a new and exciting way,” said Azza Fahmy, Chairman and Senior Designer of “Azza Fahmy.”

MOMS CAN SAY NO TO DIAPER BAGS WITH CATHERINE MEMBRÉ!

The high-end French brand Catherine Membré launches Woman & Baby, the first complete set of baby accessories designed to fit gracefully into a medium-sized handbag, thus providing a smart alternative to diaper bags. The Woman & Baby collection is manufactured entirely in France with sophisticated materials and unique hand finishes. The Woman & Baby collection takes its name directly from its concept. The new mom is now able to keep her sense of style and uniqueness by continuing to carry her favorite handbag when she is on the go with her baby. For more info visit: catherinemembre.com

A LEGACY OF LOVE AT TIFFANY & CO. The engagement ring as we know it today was introduced by founder Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1886. Named the Tiffany® Setting, the innovative design of six platinum prongs lifted the stone off the band into the light. The combination of stone and setting produces a ring of dazzling charisma. To this day, the Tiffany® Setting is the most sought-after symbol of true love. 21

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Diane von Furstenberg, formerly Diane, Princess of Furstenberg is born on December the 31st, 1946. She is a Belgian-American fashion designer best known for her wrap dress. She initially rose to prominence when she married into the German princely House of Fürstenberg, as the wife of Prince Egon of Fürstenberg. Following their divorce in 1972, she had continued to use his family name, although she is no longer entitled to use the title princess following her divorce and subsequent remarriage in 2001.

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DIANEVON FURSTENBERG She re-launched her fashion company, Diane von Furstenberg (DVF), in 1997, with the reintroduction of her famous wrap dress. The company is now a global luxury lifestyle brand offering four complete collections a year. DVF is available in over 70 countries and 45 free-standing shops worldwide. The company’s headquarters and flagship boutique are located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District

“I design for the woman who loves being a woman.” Diane von Furstenberg

In 2005, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awarded her a lifetime achievement award and the following year named her as their president, a position she has held since 2006.

Beyond the wrap dress, DVF is known for large and small floral and unique graphic prints and cinch-waisted skirts. The DVF look has the conservative and feminine feel of the 1940s with a highlighted flair of 1970s hippie chic.

“You know, when I was young, I loved to be intimidating. I loved it because I wasn’t that secure maybe. As I’ve gotten more secure, it hasn’t seemed as necessary…I’ve really tried to use success to grow. I think you can use success in two ways. You can either become arrogant, or you can become more humble and pay more attention to other people. I hope I do that.” Diane von Furstenberg 23

Drew Barrymore Married! Drew Barrymore, 37, and Will Kopelman, 34, married at the actress’s Montecito, California, home in front of 190 guests, including Cameron Diaz, Jimmy Fallon, Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson. The couple are currently expecting their first child together. Barrymore wore a Chanel gown. Floral arrangements in the wedding ceremony included hydrangeas, small irises, cream and pink roses, and lavender lilies.

Jim Carrey Drops Out of “Dumb & Dumber” Sequel Jim Carrey has dropped out of the “Dumb & Dumber” sequel. According to Carrey’s representative, the actor was increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress on the project and the lack of enthusiasm from the producers. “I would have thought Dumb and Dumber To was a nobrainer,” Carrey said in a statement. “After all it’s implied in the title.” 24

Anne Hathaway Lived on Hummus and Radishes to Drop Pounds for “Les Miserables” Prior to filming her role in “Les Miserables,” Anne Hathaway undertook an intense deprivation diet in order to realistically portray Fantine, a prostitute dying of tuberculosis. Hathaway lived on hummus and radishes to slim down for her role, and she lost 16lbs of her already slim frame. She said, “I’m doing some crazy weight stuff right now. I’m on day six of detox...This diet makes me break out, so I love that. Nothing like living on hummus and radishes and then be all. And I got a pimple. Yeah!”

Kristen Stewart is the Highest Paid Actress in Hollywood Thanks to her massive “Twilight” and “Snow White and the Huntsman” salaries, Kristen Stewart comes in first on Forbes magazine’s 2012 list of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, having raked in $34.5 million between May 2011 and May 2012. The top five highest earners after Stewart are Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock, Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron.

“Halloween” Actor Richard Lynch Dies at age 76

“Halloween” actor Richard Lynch, who became a staple in horror and science-fiction movies with his scarred facial features, has died at age 76. According to Lynch’s representative, Lynch’s body was discovered by one of the actor’s friends, who had stopped by Lynch’s house in Palm Springs, California, after not hearing from him in days. She found the door open and Lynch lying on the kitchen floor cold and lifeless. Lynch’s face was permanently scarred in 1967 when he took the drug LSD and set himself on fire.

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Home A lot of women spend huge amount of time in the kitchen, and sometimes the kitchen is not only a place for cooking, but also a central part of the house where the family gets together at meal times. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why every woman has to make sure that her kitchen has all the basic items she needs, is clean, practical, and aesthetic, especially during this festive food season!

Preparing A Great Meal

STARTS HERE!

Kitchen Storage Tips Organize Your Pantry The pantry should be organized in such a way so that finding things is easy when you require them and also to become immediately aware when you run low on any food item. One of the best ways to organize your pantry is dividing the space according to each type of food such as snacks, condiments, legumes, dried foods, sweeteners, grains, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables.

Organize Your Storage Cabinets

Remember that there really are no rules; just organize your kitchen according to your sense of style and convenience.

Items that are used regularly can be kept in overhead cabinets located above the kitchen counter or island. This is where utensils, dishes, or pots that you want close at hand should be kept. Larger and heavier items should be kept in lower cabinets. Freestanding cabinets are great if you need additional storage space. >> 35

Organize Your Cooking Utensils Cooking utensils come in attractive colors and designs; hence, they need not be tucked away inside drawers. Besides being functional, you can use them to make a style statement or add to the interior design theme of your kitchen. You could place them right beside your stove in attractive storage bins or fix a wire mesh wall in your kitchen and hang them on it so that they are on display.

Organize Your Tableware Keep the dishes you use daily in kitchen storage cabinets. Like items should be stored with like items. For example, all the glasses should be kept in one cupboard, while all your cups should be kept on a different shelf. You should use a wide drawer to store your silverware, which you should be able to reach easily from your stove or counter.

“If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” Louis Parrish

Organize Your Appliances Keep the kitchen appliances that you use only occasionally in those hard-to-reach places, which helps you to get them out of the way, thus reducing the clutter in your kitchen, plus making good use of those spaces. A good tip about appliances is not to go overboard about buying too many of them in the first place. 36

What Every Kitchen Needs aluminum disk; both improve heat distribution. Look for a pan with flared sides, which speed evapora1- Chef's knife Why you need it: It's the most tion and keeps food from steaming useful knife in any cook's arsenal. A in their own juices. must for chopping and slicing vegetables, mincing garlic and herbs, and cutting meat. What to look for: A gently curved blade facilitates the rocking motion necessary to mince or chop foods. Molded plastic handles are easier to keep clean and more comfort- 4- Small cast-iron skillet able. Avoid handles with ergonom- Why you need it: For delicate ic bumps or pebbled finishes as they jobs, like frying an egg or cooking can be uncomfortable. fish, or small jobs, like searing a single steak. What to look for: Instead of rubbing the pan with oil and heating and cooling it several times, buy a 2- Paring knife Why you need it: When you need pre-seasoned cast-iron pan. more dexterity and precision than a chef's knife can provide such as when you're peeling and coring apples, coring tomatoes, deveining shrimp, or removing patches of fat 5- Saucepan Why you need it: It's for more from a roast. What to look for: The blade than just sauces and gravies. Use should be flexible for easy maneu- this pot to cook rice, boil vegetavering in tight spots (such as tomato bles, or make a small batch of soup. cores) or for handling curves (when What to look for: We like easy-topeeling apples). clean, non-reactive stainless steel and find that 3 to 4 quarts is the best size. Make sure to buy a pan with an aluminum core or disk (which improves heat distribution). Look for a pan with a long handle that allows you to lift the pot.

3- Large skillet Why you need it: The most important pan in your kitchen; a must when cooking steaks, chops, and cutlets. Good for vegetables, too. What to look for: For maximum browning and flavor, you want 6- Large soup/pasta pot stainless steel with an aluminum Why you need it: How else are core (known as a clad pan) or an you going to boil a pound of pasta,

cook corn on the cob, or make a big batch of chili. What to look for: Stainless steel is easy to clean and as long as the pot comes with aluminum core, it will distribute heat evenly. Make sure handles tilt upward so they sit well in your hand when you go to pour out the contents.

7- Jellyroll pan Why you need it: This one pan can be used to roast potatoes or a whole chicken or bake a batch of cookies or biscuits. What to look for: A bigger pan (preferably one 18 by 13 inches and at least 1 inch deep) is the most versatile size. Avoid nonstick surfaces; they cause cookies to overbrown and can’t be used with roasting racks. A heavy-gauge, light-colored aluminum pan is your best bet.

8- Cutting board Why you need it: You can’t cut on your countertop! What to look for: It’s important that the cutting board doesn’t have deep gashes because they trap food, odors and bacteria. Also it has to be easy to sanitize. Other items: • Measuring cups (liquid and dry) • Heatproof rubber spatula (better then wooden spoons) • Instant-read thermometer (a must-have for anyone who cooks a lot of meat or chicken). 37

Escape

“KITELOOP EGYPT EXPERIENCE”

at Ras Sudr, a True Getaway! Kiteloop Egypt Experience is a kite surfing camp located in Ras Sudr on the west coast of Sinai on the Red Sea, a mere 2 hours drive away from Cairo. Located beautifully on the long coastal strip curves in Ras Sudr, Kiteloop Egypt Experience offers 10 spacious Caribbean style beachfront bungalows nestled along a stretch of turquoise sea.

Advanced surfers will enjoy the almost all year round perfect kite surfing weather that will ensure this becomes a home away from home. The camp is managed/owned by a team of passionate kite surfers who are keen to introduce this adrenaline filled sport to Egypt and provide international surfers with a new all year round destination.

With only a few steps from the restful and airy ambience of your bedroom to the warm sands and pristine waters, you are guaranteed to be energized ahead of an exciting day of kite surfing along the lagoon accompanied by dolphins.

With minimal tourism, Ras Sudr offers beaches and waters that are undiscovered, making this the perfect weekend getaway, a relaxed vacation or an actionpacked week for adrenaline junkies. Whoever you are, Kiteloop Camp is exactly what you are looking for so book your stay now and let us take care of the rest ;)

Ras Sudr is a relatively undeveloped stretch of coast with ideal kite surfing conditions, suitable both for beginners and avid surfers, with almost all year round kite surfing weather. Mouth-watering Egyptian cuisine will be served on the beach, beneath swaying palm trees with the panoramic sea view as the perfect backdrop, cooked to order by their talented shef. In the evening, join fellow campers under the starry skies for a cozy and relaxed evening. The beautiful stretch of virgin beach offers open sea conditions; the area is sandy, safe with shallow areas ideal for practicing those loops. Level 2 IKO certified instructors are available for beginners courses, refresher sessions or for advanced training at the camp's on-site school. Kiteloop’s friendly and skilled Level 2 IKO certified instructors guide trainees through one of the most adrenaline packed sports suitable for all ages and they guarantee that after spending a day with Kiteloop’s professional instructor(s), trainees end-up showing off their own tricks.

Equipment rental and sale is also available through the school. Kiteloop Egypt Experience is open all year around. For wind forecasts, please refer to WindGURU. Transfers can be arranged for groups or individuals. For more info, check their facebook fanpage: Kiteloop Egypt Experience

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NEW FITNESS CLASS BY REEBOK AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL®

Big Succes In Egypt at Samia Allouba’s Gym, Dance & Fitness Center

ince the launch of JUKARI Fit to Flex™ in Cairo in March, hundreds of fitness enthusiasts have been enjoying this new innovative workout. Samia Allouba Gym, Dance & Fitness Center introduced the new class in its branches in Maadi, Mohandessin and 6 October. Drawing inspiration from the strong controlled movements performed by Cirque du Soleil artists, this group fitness program is designed to help develop long, lean muscles and powerful core strength. Reebok JUKARI Master Trainers lead the 60-minute classes designed to help enhance flexibility, muscle tone and coordination.

crease range of motion. The program challenges participants with high-intensity cardio-specific choreography and stability movements. Choreographed to custom-mixed Cirque du Soleil tracks, this highenergy cardiovascular workout harnesses the freedom of movement through dynamic flexibility. To try it out yourself, please reserve your spot by calling 5939.

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Fitness

Fast, Pray & Love BY: NATASCIA PAOLUCCI

Building Positive Attitudes: The 4-Day Attitude Diet To Become Invincible

old up your thumb and forefinger about 2-1/2 inches apart. It takes about 1/100th of a second for Olympians to run that distance in the 100-meter race. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the difference between winning and losing. In the women's 100-meter dash at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, for example, the gold medal was won by an American who crossed the line only 2-1/2 inches in front of her closest opponent. Fifth place went to a Jamaican who finished a mere 6/100th of a second behind her. And yet that little bit of difference made all the difference in the world. 54

The same goes for attitude. When you compare age, gender, upbringing, education, IQ , and just about any other factor you can think of, research says that positive attitude is the little bit of difference that makes all the difference in success in both your personal and professional lives. In fact, the research makes it clear that attitude is more important than any other element when it comes to ensuring success.

So how do you build a positive attitude that ensures your success?

DAY 1 FILL YOUR MIND WITH POSITIVES Instead of living your life on autopilot, letting any, and all thoughts come into your mind, consciously feed your mind with positive input. Do this on the first day of every week, and do it throughout the day. Read inspirational books, listen to uplifting music, or call an upbeat person. And by all means, avoid the cynics and gripers. Keep a journal and write down wonderful things that happen to you on day 1. Include even small things; like stranger greeting you with a cheerful “good morning.” After awhile, you'll realize that most of the things that happen in your life are positive.

DAY 2 AFFIRM YOURSELF To build a positive attitude, you must remind yourself of past victories. Congratulate yourself on the good you have done and will do. And refuse to let any self-doubt enter your mind. Just tell yourself over and over, “I am filled with confidence, and I am competent.” And when you make a mistake, learn the lesson in that mistake and laugh at yourself. In fact, people who can't laugh at themselves are not only more negative, but they're also more susceptible to cancer, stroke, and heart disease. So laugh and affirm the fact you're learning and growing. Of course, you may have some doubts about yourself. But on day 2, literally, consciously feed yourself with positive affirmations. As boxing champ Sugar Ray Robinson said, “To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” And Dolly Parton added, “I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know that I'm not dumb and I also know that I'm not blonde.”

DAY 3 THINK ONLY GOOD THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE Don't allow ill thoughts to enter your mind. Look for something you like in everyone you meet. One person might have a great smile, and another one might be extremely dedicated to his work. You can always find something you like. Of course, you may think this is not easy, especially if you're working with some very difficult people. No problem. Simply see these people as giving you an opportunity to learn patience and practice assertiveness. That's something you can like.

DAY 4 SPEAK ONLY POSITIVE WORDS In order to build and maintain a positive attitude, you must speak hopeful about everything -- your job, your customers, your manager, your employees, your children, your health, your coach and your future. Go out of your way to talk optimistically about everything. You may have to talk yourself out of uttering negative words. If, for instance, the man at the front of the company cafeteria line seems to be holding up everyone else, you'll be tempted to make a snide remark to the person next to you. Don't do it. Instead, say, “It's kind of nice not to rush every single minute of the day.” When you have a positive attitude, you refuse to use a loser's language. If you talk like a loser, you'll end up losing. As George Schultz, the former U.S. Secretary of State said, “The minute you start talking about what you're going to do if you lose, you have lost.”

And, Now The Challenge: Start Building a Positive Attitude Today. Your body will follows you! Ramadan Karim! 55

Fitness

DITCH THE WORKOUT; JOIN THE PARTY WITH

Zumba!

Zumba is a popular dance that’s becoming more and more popular all over the world. It’s taught in gyms and studios in Africa, America, Europe and Asia to millions of Zumba enthusiasts. There are an estimated 4 million Zumba enthusiasts and 25,000 instructors in 40 countries. But until several years ago, maybe many of us hadn’t heard of the word “Zumba”, and today, still many of us hear the word but don’t know what it is exactly and what the story behind it is. Part dance, part aerobics, Zumba is an hour-long routine that works almost every muscle in the body. But that’s not all. Before explaining Zumba in more detail, we’d like you to know its story. Zumba was born from an accident. Colombia-born Alberto Beto Perez was teaching an aerobics class in his native Cali in 1986 and discovered he had forgotten his usual music. He improvised using his own mix of music from tapes he had in his backpack (salsa and merengue music he grew up with). Spontaneously he created a new kind of dance-fitness, one that focused on letting the music move you (instead of counting reps over the music). Energy electrified the room; people couldn't stop smiling. His class loved it! And on that day, a revolutionary new fitness concept was born: the Zumba Fitness-Party. Perez decided to call the exercise Zumba, after the Colombian slang word meaning to buzz like a bee or move fast. Zumba's success grew steadily after Perez moved first to Bogota, Colombia and later to Miami. In 1999, entrepreneurs Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion approached Perez about taking Zumba to the mass market. The three began selling DVDs via infomercial in 2002 and were very successful, but enthusiasts demanded more. In 2005, Perez, Perlman, and Aghion developed an educational division, wrote a training manual, and began offering Zumba workshops to those interested in teaching. The brand also offers music and choreography, and a clothing line. Zumba sessions are typically about an hour long and are taught by licensed instructors. The exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. The music comes from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, belly dancing, bhangra, hip hop music, axé music and 56

tango. There are eight different types of classes for different levels of age and exertion.

Zumba provides a workout for the whole body. From head and shoulder rolls that loosen up the neck and warm up the upper body, to footwork that strengthens and stretches calves and ankles, this fitness method touches on nearly every muscle and joint. Hips and abs receive particular attention in the Latin dance style. Flexibility is not ignored in a Zumba class either, with warm-ups and cool-downs being a regular part of Zumba programming. According to Zumba instructor, Kass Martin, during a Zumba class, you engage a ton of muscles, often (blissfully) unaware that you're incorporating traditional fitness moves like squats and lunges into your choreography. It tightens and tones your body from head to toe.

• Zumba Fitness: Regular Zumba class with all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton, the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves, and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. • Zumba Gold: Targets the older population. • Zumba Toning: A sculpting class using weighted sticks that sound like maracas. It aims at toning the arms, abs, glutes and thighs. • Aqua Zumba: Integrating Zumba with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout. • Zumbatomic: Designed exclusively for kids (ages Stress Relief: Dancing and music are motivating to 4-12), Zumbatomic classes are rocking, high-energy many. Cardiovascular exercise increases feel-good enfitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, dorphins, which are released in high amounts when kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like dancing and listening to music. Dancing in Zumba class relieves mental stress and hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia anxiety. According to MayoClinand more. “WE SAY DITCH THE ic.com, exercise decreases your • Zumba in the Circuit: Zumba dance combined with WORKOUT; JOIN THE mind's preoccupation with your daily worries and you begin to focircuit training. PARTY.” cus and concentrate on your exer• Zumba Gold-Toning: The Zumba co-founder and cise moves. Not only does the exZumba Gold-Toning program CEO, Alberto Perlman ercise decrease stress and improve offers the best of both worlds, your mood, but also the music the exhilarating experience of a Zumba Fitness-Party with the benefits of safe- eases your mind. Regular exercise also improves your sleep. and-effective strength training. • Zumba Sentao: The Zumba Sentao workout takes the thrill of the fitness-party and partners Accountability: While participating in Zumba, you are it with explosive, chair-based choreography to not dancing alone. Group fitness has a variety of benstrengthen, balance and stabilize your core, and efits, one of which is the social component. You meet new friends who can motivate you to continue taking step up your cardio work in a whole new way. the class. Working out with others increases your accountability Benefits Of Zumba: and adherence to attending Fat and Calorie Burning: Zumba provides a large the class. calorie burn through aerobic activity done with interval training in mind. With the classes choreographed to provide intervals of intensity in both pace of music and type of movements, class members' energy expenditure is maximized for fat-burning benefits. Fitness moves are also incorporated within Zumba dances, so don't be surprised if you find yourself moving from a fast merengue beat to a long, slow set of push-ups on the wall, or doing several sets of squats followed by plyometric jumps. This means that people can lose weight while having so much fun. Full Body Workout: Zumba is both a dance class and a fitness class. Aside from its heart-health benefits,

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Love & Relationships

STOP TheLove Chub!

5 WAYS TO PREVENT RELATIONSHIP WEIGHT GAIN

Falling in love can make you feel all soft and gooey inside. Unfortunately, it can have the same effect on your outside. Skip a workout here, order some greasy takeout there, and before you know it, you have more than just butterflies in your stomach; you’ve got a full-on jelly roll hanging over your waistband. “When we get comfortable in a relationship, we establish new habits together that aren’t always the best for our weight,” says Amy Gorin, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Connecticut. Here are five of the behaviors that can lead to a serious case of love chub. But don’t worry; we’ve also got you some easy fixes! You Eat Out...All the Time When you’re single, you tend to prepare healthy foods at home. But once you’re in a relationship, it’s decadent dinner dates followed by caloric brunches. Couples bond over food, and enjoying it becomes a special ritual in their relationship. A Men’s Health analysis of 24 national chains revealed that the average entree at a sit-down restaurant contains 867 calories. And that doesn’t include apps, sides, and dessert. The fix: Eat in. Cooking together can be intimate. Food 70

is very sensual, especially when you take turns tasting it. Plus, of course, you can control the fat and calories by using healthy recipes and ingredients that are low in fat. When you do dine out, eat a healthy snack that contains protein and fiber a few hours before your meal. Women often skimp all day when they’re going out at night, but that leaves them so hungry that they end up overdoing it. Nonfat yogurt and a piece of fruit or a small bowl of cereal with low fat milk are smart choices.

You’re Always in Bed

His Snacks Are Your Snacks

Or on the couch. Or anywhere but the gym. A study in the journal Obesity found that couples who are married for two or more years are less likely to be physically active, and the women are more likely to become obese. As positive as relationships can be, they also change your routine. You schedule more couple’s events and have less time to yourself. The fix: Get him involved. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women who exercised with a partner lost more weight than those who sweated solo. When people do something together, they’re more likely to stick with it. So sign up together for a 5-K, go for a bike ride instead of watching a movie, or join the same gym. When you don’t feel like going, he’ll drag you there, and you’ll do the same for him.bowl of cereal with low fat milk are smart choices.

You might not buy chips for yourself, but when he leaves the bag out on the coffee table, you need supreme willpower to ignore it. A study from Newcastle University’s Human Nutrition Research Centre found that women were more likely to adopt their partner’s eating habits than vice versa. It’s one way women connect with men! The fix: Know your options. You have two diet-friendly choices: Serve yourself a small amount of his snack and put it on a plate (dipping your hand into the bag over and over again leads to diet disaster), or have a portion-controlled, lower-calorie alternative on hand to munch while he takes down that bag of chips or pint of ice cream.

You Match Him Bite for Bite You’re Happy! Research shows that what’s good for your heart may be bad for your hips. A study published in the journal BioPsychoSocial Medicine found that happy people were less likely to succeed at losing weight than those with a “slightly negative and cautious outlook.” The fix: Weigh in often to prevent your eating habits from spiraling out of control. It’s great to accept your body and not obsess over every last calorie, but it’s hard to feel good about yourself when none of your pants fit. Studies have shown that once you pass the five-pound mark, weight gain can take off like a runaway train. Seeing the scale creep toward that mark can be a call to action. Still need convincing? Women in a Duke University study who lost as little as 10% of their body weight reported dramatic improvements in the bedroom. Research shows that people who are more active and happier with their bodies have more satisfying sex lives.

It’s tough to stick to petite portions when your dining companion downs 500 to 1,500 more calories a day than you do. Women develop portion distortion; you don’t recognize a normal-size serving anymore because you’re always eating with a guy who consumes huge platefuls of food. Your guy might be able to get away with it (guys have more muscle mass, so they require more calories), but shoveling in all those extra forkfuls will eventually catch up with you. The fix: Serve yourself less. Eat about three-quarters of what he’s eating. Sorry, but women burn 26% fewer calories than men do, so at that rate you’ll just about break even.it. Nonfat yogurt and a piece of fruit or a small bowl of cereal with low fat milk are smart choices.

Mother & Child

AWESOME TIPS FOR MUMS TO BE!

hether you’re a parent or not, do you have any tips for doing it all and keeping your sanity? Some women, when become pregnant, panic and don’t know what to do or where to start. Actually, there’s no need to worry or panic. With just some organization and planning, the pregnancy period, the pre-pregnancy and after birth periods, could pass smoothly. We’ll give you some quick advice to help you from the start when you’re trying to get pregnant, and up to the point when you’re getting ready as your due date approaches.

Stay true to yourself. You don’t have to give up your own passions and interests once you become a mum. It’s important that you find time for what YOU love to do. Reading, writing, exercising, make these a priority and find a way to incorporate them into your routine. Easier said than done, but you should at least aim to keep doing what you love, even if you don’t get to do it as often as before. If you take care of your own needs, you will be happier and will function better as a mum.

Don’t be a martyr. The kids didn’t ask for it, they don’t need it, and they certainly don’t need to pay the price that comes with being mothered by a martyr. Need some time alone? Let the kids watch TV for an hour and go read a book. Feel like you haven’t had adult interaction in ages? Leave them with dad for the evening and make plans to have dinner with a friend. Getting to the point where you are utterly exhausted is not good for you or for your kids.

Don’t try to be perfect. This is true for life in general, regardless of motherhood. Striving for perfection is always a bad idea, because life is messy and unpredictable and full of surprises. Trying to create 72

perfection, or to maintain complete control, is simply impossible and should never be your goal. Once you become a mum, life is messier and crazier than ever before, so it’s more important than ever to let go of that perfectionism. You newt once in a while dinner will be takeout, and that the kids will sometimes have to entertain themselves while you recharge and regroup.

Ditch the guilt. Guilt seems to be one of the most common side effects of motherhood. Guilt is unhelpful and a terrible waste of time and energy. Once you make a decision, whether a major one like staying at home vs. going back to work, or a small one like allowing the kids to play a computer game while you have some time for yourself, try to avoid second-guessing yourself. You are doing the best that you can. No one is perfect, and you are not expected to be a perfect mum or to never make mistakes. As long as you love them and provide their basic needs, your kids will turn out fine. Really.

Be Patient. Raising kids is hard work. Kids are noisy, messy and incredibly demanding. Yes, you will lose your patience once in a while. But for the most

part, try to take a deep breath and see them for the small, helpless people that they are.

Listen to your children. REALLY listen. We tend to assume that we know more than our kids do, which is true to some extent of course, so we don’t really bother to listen. In addition, we often act as problemsolvers, dishing immediate advice, when all they need is for us to listen to them.

Be their mom, not their friend. Set limits. In a way, it was easy for previous generations. Parents were parents. Kids were kids. Families were patriarchal. Everyone listened and obeyed to the father. Now, families are democratic. We negotiate, talk things over, and listen to each other. We make important decisions together. This is great, but kids still need us to be their parents and set clear limits. We should listen to them and respect them, but we are not their peers.

Teach them simplicity. You will do them a big, HUGE favor, if you teach them at a young age to avoid associating happiness with the accumulation of material possessions. The younger they are, the more likely they are to listen to you, so start early.

Don’t push them too hard. Everyone wants their kids to be successful, to reach their full potential and to be financially secure. In the process, don’t push them too hard; but rather let them maintain a relatively relaxed approach to success.

Teach them self-esteem. A person with a high self-esteem values will not get into, or stay in, an abusive relationship. A person with high self-esteem is more likely to be happy and to reach her full potential. How do you teach your kids self-esteem? By showing them that you value them, by spending time with them, and by talking with them and listening to them.

Laugh and have fun! When you’re a mum, it’s easy to become so absorbed in the logistics of taking care of your kids that you forget to relax and have fun. But kids are fun. They give you a wonderful opportunity to be a child all over again, and to do things that you never thought you would do as an adult (jumping in puddles is so much fun!) and see the world through their innocent, curious eyes. Haven’t noticed interesting insects and colorful butterflies in several years? You are going to start noticing them again once you have kids.

The Best Time To Get Pregnant: You're most likely to get pregnant if you have sex within a day or so of ovulation (releasing an egg from the ovary). This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period. Around ovulation, sex is best undertaken once every 48 hours, so as to maintain the high quality of the sperm. Tips for increasing woman’s fertility: • Good nutrition is the foundation of fertility. Eat a variety of foods, including fish, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and vegetables. • Being excessively underweight or overweight significantly reduces your ability to conceive. The advice of fertility experts is to eat healthily and to exercise regularly, and to aim for a body mass index (BMI) - your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres - of between 20 and 25. For exercise, a combination of aerobics and resistance work, such as weight training, is recommended. • Take a holiday; many women fall pregnant on holiday because this is when they relax. Stress is an enemy of fertility and anything that relieves it is encouraged. • Smoking and too much coffee or alcohol impair a woman’s fertility. Quitting smoking is important. Also only one or two cups of coffee a day is acceptable.

Teach them to be self-reliant. It’s very tempting to help your children in a way that robs them of the opportunity to help themselves. At every developmental stage your child reaches, s/he can do things by herself/himself. If you do them for her/him, you are not really helping, but rather holding her/him back. Gently teach her/him independence and let her/him do what s/he can do, and what is appropriate for her/ him to do by herself/himself. The sense of accomplishment that comes with being independent is immensely important for a child.

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MUST TRY Lenovo Ultrabooks Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the worldwide availability of its coveted IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks. Powered by the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors, Lenovo’s new U Series Ultrabook™ devices take the era of thin, lightweight, and ultraresponsive mobile computing to a new level of affordability, without compromising quality or style. Lenovo Ultrabook devices combine the best features of traditional laptops; powerful processing performance, large storage capacity and rich audio, with the sleek aesthetics and desirable qualities of tablets, such as fast boot up, instant resume and all day battery life.

NOT TO BE MISSED! Samsung Smart TV The future of Smart TV is here! Samsung Electronics Egypt, a market leader in consumer electronics, launched the 2012 Samsung Smart TV lineup that is set to redefine the way consumers enjoy their home entertainment experience. Pushing the boundaries of consumer electronics, the new lineup featured TVs with a built-in HD camera and microphone to allow for voice and motion control.

THIS MONTH’S HIT “Welcome To The Fishbowl” Kenny Chesney It’s the fifteenth studio album by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released on June 19, 2012 via Blue Chair/Columbia Records. The album includes a live version of "You and Tequila" with Grace Potter.

WORTH READING “We Are All Equally Far from Love” by Adania Shibli A new award-winning novel about a young woman, asked at work to write a letter to an older man, does as she is told. So begins an enigmatic but passionate love affair conducted entirely in letters.

MUST SEE “Trishna” Starring Freida Pinto and Riz Ahmed and based on Thomas Hardy's novel “Tess of the d'Urbervilles,” the film is set in contemporary India and tells the tragic love story between the son of a wealthy property developer and the daughter of a rickshaw driver.

YOUR GETAWAY Khan el-Khalili Ramadan is never Ramadan without a night out at Khan el-Khalili! So gather your friends or family and have an oriental night like nowhere else; where you can enjoy a delicious sohour, have a cup of sahlab at El Feshawy, buy some silver accessories, and have a blast from the past at one of Cairo’s oldest areas!

The National Center for Social and Criminalogical Research (NCSCR) study observes that during Ramadan Egyptians spend 66.5% more on meat and poultry, 63% more on sweets, and 25% more on nuts, and they host 23% more banquets and dinner parties. 86

Heineken

Brings UEFA Champions League Excitement to Cairo Cairo’s elite descended on the Fairmont Heliopolis visitors and enjoyed the dramatic match with ice cold Heineken beer. Although the match was the centrepiece of the evening, guests also enjoyed Heineken’s superb ice bar, a stunning 3D mapping halftime show and Heineken’s competition for the chance to win iPad 3. The night was capped off by a dazzling fire show and an electric performance by Swedish superstar singer Mohombi- a fantastic evening all round.

Beauty and Wellness Extravaganza at

Kempinski Nile Hotel

Kempinski Nile Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cigar lounge and Mazaya Group have decided to bring an exclusive program that takes attendees beyond the show floor. The beauty event at the gorgeous and exclusive Habanos Embassy Lounge was attended by 50 ladies and introduced the most recent skin care technologies by Elizabeth Arden to the Egyptian society. The ladies also enjoyed hair, nail, and makeup extravaganza, with guests getting manicures and skin treatments. The ladies experienced and learnt about the hottest and most talked about beauty concepts and easily home made treatments. The Elizabeth Arden event marks the beginning of a series of monthly events that will be exclusive to Kempinski Nile Hotel, so stay tuned for the upcoming Kempinski-Mazaya event introducing Guerlain!

Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Indthai Delights Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers hosted a remarkable event inviting the Top Media to celebrate the launch of “IndThai” Brunch of Raj/Lan Tania; Fairmont’s latest duo experience serving authentic Indian & Thai specialties. Following a cocktail reception, the guests were enchanted with a variety of exquisite signature dishes from the newly launched extensive cross menu delicacies. Indian Chef Arvinthe & Thai Chef Pongkun are looking forward to dazzle you at Raj/Lan Tania.

For the first time in Egypt...A Test drive on

“Toyota Fortuner 4x4” in El Gouna For two exciting days, Toyota Egypt gave a number of journalists the golden opportunity to test drive its brand new “Toyota Fortuner 4x4” which is assembled for the first time in Egypt. The trip was organized by Toyota in one of the most charming cities in Hurghada “El Gouna.” Guests were able to get a close look at the remarkable potentials of the “Toyota Fortuner4x4”, launched recently in Egypt to change the SUV concept in the Egyptian market, due to its power, luxury and safety.

InterContinental Cairo Citystars

hosts prominent media figures at The Arcade The media enjoyed a delightful get together and an intimate light dinner at InterContinental Cairo Citystars latest venue, The Arcade. Media representatives were welcomed by Simon Stamper, Area General Manager InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars and Staybridge Suites Cairo Citystars. The Arcade was the perfect escape from city life for the evening to enjoy great food in a fun-filled atmosphere alongside the pool, with a DJ from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eight till lateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and two pool tables for extra excitement where many of the guests enjoyed playing billiards.

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Rana and Philippe tied the knot!

In a glamorous night, fashion designer Rana Greiche tied the knot to DJ and Producer, Philippe El Sisi, in the presence of their friends and families at the Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel.

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Middle East Music Award At

Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo hosted for the second time, The Middle East Music Award known by the”MEMA” which took place by the hotel swimming pool at “La Veranda” in a large elegantly decoration, organized by Dear Guest Magazine. The objective of the occasion was to promote the best music talents in the Middle East. The awards cover all the factors that produce a song.The term is currently used to classify the many aspects of music makers in the Middle East.

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