Q: This is especially important in your work or home life. Living or working with a narrow-minded person can be stressful. It's important that you assert yourself to avoid getting walked all over.  Be respectful, but also stand up for yourself. Do not blame or demean the person, but assert your rights and feelings. For example, your narrow-minded boyfriend is insisting that it's petty for you to want to stay out late with your friends. Do not say something like, "That's ridiculous and you're being controlling. There's no reason why I can't spend the night with my friends." You want to make sure your needs are heard, but voice them in a productive fashion. Instead, say something like, "I can see you get frustrated when I stay out late, and you would like us to spend more time together, but please don't judge my character based on my actions. My relationships with other people are important and need to be nurtured as well." You want to correct poor behaviors if you're close to a narrow-minded person. Do so respectfully, as not to escalate the situation. It's important to teach people how to treat others better. Address the situation in the moment. Wait until a narrow-minded person is being critical to provide feedback.  For example, say you are struggling at work. Your boyfriend, who works in a different field, starts listing everything you're doing wrong. Stop him and say something like, "I appreciate your feedback, but I'm not looking for advice. Can you please just listen to me?" A narrow-minded co-worker can be frustrating. Work on addressing their behavior in the moment. When they offend you, speak up.  For instance, say there is a new policy in place in your office in terms of clocking hours. You are trying to follow the policy, which you find easier, but the narrow-minded co-worker is complaining. Your co-worker insists you should take his or her side on the issue, and help him or her confront your boss. Say something like, "Look, I like the new system. I appreciate you sharing your opinion, but I'm not interested in getting into a confrontation over it." This can often stop a narrow-minded person in their tracks. If someone is insisting their way or method is right, present facts to the contrary.  For example, a colleague may insist on taking a particular driving route when carpooling. He or she may insist it is faster. You can pull out your phone, and look up your route on the GPS. Be polite. Say something like, "I actually think this way is faster. It's less miles, and the time the GPS is giving me is also shorter." Narrow-minded people can be difficult to be around. It's completely normal to sometimes need a break. If a narrow-minded person is getting to you, walk away from the situation.  End the conversation politely. You do not want to make an already hostile person more hostile. Say something like, "Okay, thanks for talking" and then make up an excuse. For example, "I have some work to catch up on." Go do something you enjoy to help yourself disengage. Read a book, watch a movie, or go for a walk. Pick a relaxing activity to take your mind off of your frustrations.
A: Be assertive when necessary. Deal with a narrow-minded loved one. Cope with a narrow-minded co-worker. Present facts. Take a break on occasion.

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

Problem: Article: Nude lipsticks tend to show every nook and cranny on your lips, which is a problem if you have dry lips. Therefore, it's important to take care of dry lips before you apply a nude lipstick. For instance, you could try using a lip scrub to smooth out your lips first, giving you a more polished look. Moisturizing can also help smooth out your lips before applying a nude lipstick. After using a lip scrub, apply a moisturizing lip balm. That way, you have a nice, soft base to apply the lipstick over. If you're trying to truly wipe our your lip color, you may need to add a bit of concealer to your lips before applying the lipstick. The concealer will help block out your natural lip color, helping you achieve the nude look. Nude lipsticks can be a bit flat, so adding a bit of gloss can help them shine a bit. However, you don't need too much. Just apply a bit to the middle of your lips for a tiny bit of pop.
Summary: Exfoliate before applying the lipstick. Add a moisturizer. Consider a coverup. Create a sheen with gloss.

Q: Sucking your stomach muscles to your spine immediately flattens your belly. Additionally, the action of pulling your stomach in will support your spine and help prevent any back problems that can arise from carrying extra weight. This action will create the look of a wider top and smaller waistline. Maintaining a straight or slight s-curve in your spine will help you appear slimmer and prevent your stomach from sticking out.  Avoid over-arching your back. Don't slouch, which will will prevent you from tucking your stomach in and will make your belly look bigger than it actually is. Wearing heels naturally improves your posture by rotating your hips to tuck your bottom in and helping keep your back and shoulder straight. Even a classic dress shoe with a small heel can be enough to reap these benefits.
A:
Pull in your tummy. Square your shoulders and lift your chest. Keep your back straight. Wear a heeled shoe to automatically stand up straighter.