BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN! NO, REALLY!

I love the thought of products that work from the inside out.  I notice immediately, how my skin and nails aren't the best when my diet is lacking or I'm under stress.

I would love to read about what you guys are trying! I have adult acne and I feel like the only thing that will make it go away is a drastic diet change (but I love chocolate and junk food SO much). Maybe if I knew exactly what foods helped which skin/hair condition, I'd be more likely to stick to something.

i dont know y ill used almost anything externally but im super cautious about beauty products that work internally. it makes no sense given the crap like sodas i consume. i need to give this more thought. 

Its a basic thing - eat well and you'll feel better inside and out. Plus a little exercise doesn't hurt! I'd love to read some reviews about things working inside and out, it seems like it'd be a great set :)

I know how huge diet can be on a persons complexion and overall beauty. I hope I can improve my dull complexion by eating more fruits and veggies.

Absolutely! Let's hear more about how what we eat/drink affects how we look/feel.  That's where it all starts, in my opinion.  Thanks!

OMG...that would be so awesome.  I love to try things that are healthy.  I eat ground up flax seeds to help with digestion etc, and i try to do colon cleanses at least once a year--bc that is supposed to clear toxins out of your body which is supposed to help us look better.  I also drink nearly a half gallon of water a day (with lemon).  I love to hear new and interesting ways to take supplements and differing foods to help our beauty regimens.Can't wait ;)

ELENI!  I JUST LOVE YOU!  You always make me smile even when I know you aren't even trying to.  I love this idea.  I'm real hard on my body so I could use a massive change but frankly I need to learn what's out there before I can even suggest a product or idea.  But, I know this would be a hit.  A real double whammy approach to beauty, count me in!  I might even consider cutting off my addiction to sugar, wait, I'm getting the shakes just thinking about it...... 

This is such a fantastic idea!!! i've always been a little bit of a health freak, and is constantly catch up on "You are what you eat" it freaks me out a little bit but on the other hand i know i'm doing justice to my body. I've never tried any supplements  but i would love to hear about them!

I  would be very interested in vitamins and different diets what everyone thought.

I've been doing a high-protein, low-carb diet and oh my!  are my nails growing in fast and strong

I'd love to know more about products that work from within. I notice a big difference in my skin if I don't eat properly or drink enough water.

YES!  I want to hear more and learn more.  I love blueberries.  I have about 10 bushes in my backyard.  They are delcious.  I have always loved good cherries about about ANYTHING.  They make me feel so good after eating.

The whole idea of eating well, drinking water, taking care of your body and you'll be more beautiful within is pretty obvious to me. I tend to think that products that work "within" are mostly a scam, a lot of things just contain ten thousand percent of vitamin whatever, but maybe I'm just insanely cynical ;)

I think this is a great idea.  I know when I don't drink enough water and eat poorly that my skin suffers the consequences.  I would love some suggestions on vitamins or foods that improve nails.  I have terribly brittle nails that separate and break.  I feel like I have to be lacking in some vitamin or mineral.  I am veggie and really do eat a variety of veggies, fruits, and proteins, but my nails are still a mess.  I would rather fix them from within than constantly be buying nail products that waste my money and do nothing to solve the problem.

When I was growing up instead of pepto bismol we got gentian tea, instead of actifed or benadryl we got fenugreek tea, Irish moss tea, or some other concoction of herbs and teas. We always had the books "back to Eden" & "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" and prevention magazine. Now that I am some what of an adult LOL I subscribe to consumer reports both on line and the magazine. I think being able to gather information and bounce it off of each other about what works, the pros and cons of different things will be beneficial for our health and it will be fun to learn from each other too. We will all get to know each other better too.Yes. The more information the better!!

I would also love to hear more about products that work from the inside out.

This all sounds very intresting to me.Ive always wanted to know what works and what doesnt-I'd be curious to know if spiriliuna and blue green algae are really as good as everyone says,ditto the drinks cherryactive and mangoseen and beauty drink glowelle.Personally giving up wheat has been a revelation-the whites of my eyes are whiter,my skins better and my immune systeam is way better.Ive always meant to give the raw food diet a go-doesn't seem to have done demi any harm.I'm also really curious about CLA and if you can get a vegetarian version.

I would love to read more about such products.  Vit C tablets worked wonders for me. My diet is kind of "well balanced" -high protein, high carb, low fat, lots of fresh veggies and fruits... I need to eat a lot to prevent my self from losing weight and I think my body is not absorbing what I'm eating.  I don't like drinking water even though I know how vital it is for living well.  Not all good stuff are good for everyone -- like I can't drink green tea as it makes my stomach feel weird.  So reading about what works for others would be interesting -- just have to remember the golden rule that results might differ on different individuals.  :)

SO true, I can tell that I am not eating correctly or enough by the way that i feel obviously and how i look, my skin gets rubbery and flakey of coarse with a lack of water and my face breaks out when i am eating bad foods, greasy stuff and sweets. I love love LOVE eating healthy because the foods are great and he rewards are even better!

I've been going to a nutritionist and feel like improving my diet has really helped how I feel a lot--less tired and draggy! (He's having me eat a lot more protein, more fruits and veggies, and portion control). And when I feel better, I'm more inclined to work out, and I feel like I look better because I feel better. All the beauty products in the world can't help if you're too miserable, or angry, or worn out.

LOL! Seriously, I think it would be great to have a beautiful from within section cause we need all the beauty tips and advice we can get!

I make sure I have a full blood panel and complete check up every year because of my past family history. So far everything has checked out well and I plan to keep it that way in any possible way I can. I was told by my doctor at my last check up that my cholesterol level was up and I was surprised because I'm not overweight, I don't and didn't eat a great deal of junk food and wondered why it was borderline. He stated that it could be hereditary as well. I immediately made the decision that meat was out of my diet forever. I have been a vegetarian since. I was never a big fan of eggs either so I had no problem giving those up. I do eat fish once in a while. I eat it for the Omega III fatty acids that we need for our body and it's great for the heart. I have been working out since I was at least 18 years old, so it's pretty much been a part of my life for quite some time. If people choose to eat meat, that's fine. That's  a personal choice that everyone has to make. I made it a number one priority to watch everything I eat, work out and '86 bad habits out of my life for good. I don't smoke, I can't even be around it. I used to smoke occasionally years ago and I read many articles, along with many warnings throughout the years how bad it is for you and I never touched one since and never will. The smell of cigarettes make me sick. I do drink red wine socially. I don't really care much for hard liquor. When I gave up meat in July of  '09, I never looked back because there are so many great substitues and I feel better. What your body has to go through to digest meat is not good. I don't want to gross anyone out and I'm not an extreme activist trying to make everyone see it my way. Everyone makes their personal choices as to what they decide to consume in their systems. I understand that and it wouldn't be much of a democracy if we didn't have choices. I'm just stating through my personal experience with the changes I've made in my life, it's all been for the positive concerning living healthy. It hasn't been easy at all. I  basically had to force myself at first because who doesn't love a good steak once in a while. Believe me, I know, but the benefits far outweight continuing eating junk food, which is nothing but empty calories, and my love for animals also made it a moral obligation as well. I haven't been doing this for a very long time and this will be my first Thanksgiving without eating any turkey. There are other substitutes, so I'll give it a go. I truly feel animals should not have to suffer because people can't find other alternatives. I look at it this way, working out brings out the feel good endorphines that we need to ward off depression, bad moods and to give you an overall feeling of well being. This I can definitely testify to. There are times when I have to drag myself to the gym because I'm just not in the mood, but there has never been a time that I regretted it after a good work out. Totally and 100% worth it. As far as changing my diet, I no longer do the fast food thing because most of it contains meat and unhealthy chemicals in the food that we don't need. They pump cattle and chickens with so much junk that your body is taking it in as well. There have been many studies that stated that people who strictly eat meat, no vegetables or fruits, anything with antioxidants in their diets are high candidates for cancer. It's the growth hormones as well as many other chemicals that are fed to these animals strictly for the consumption of humans. I have since educated myself on the subject and I'm very happy that I made the decision. We have one life, one body to take care of inside and out. It all counts. We have to take care of ourselves to perform at optimum level. If you don't have your health, than no amount of money in the world would matter. It's as simple as that. These are the times that we have more information on health and well being than we've ever had in many years before. We all need to educate ourselves about our health, know your body, know if something is wrong and address it with a doctor if you feel there is something wrong. Don't ignore any kind of symptoms and blow it off if it can save your life. If you're not comfortable with the doctor or their diagnosis, get another doctor or a  second opinion. Don't feel intimidated to do so. It' your health we're talking agout. It's about being the CEO of your body, your health, your well being. It's worth it. Prevention takes precedence.  

What a grea idea!!!!I would love to see more on this in the future. We are already trying so hard to be more beautiful on the outside and it would be nice to get a boost from the inside too.I have been suffering with acne for ages (13 years) and I do think what I put into my body effects that. I try to drink a lot of water, which helps alot. (it would be nice to see what could help acne, from the inside)

Sounds like a great idea!We are always so focused on covering our flaws, and doing what we can on the outside, why not try fixing where it really matters?!