More Than a Pretty Face

Last week a cheeky friend referred to this blog as a bit Marie Claire. They didn't specify whether it was my writing style or the generally pink-ness of the graphics. I actually think this actually puts me in quite good company for a newcomer to blogging... So in the best women's magazine style, reproduced here are Marie Claire's 10 top tips to lead a greener lifestyle:

Last week a cheeky friend referred to this blog as a bit Marie Claire. They didn't specify whether it was my writing style or the generally pink-ness of the graphics. I actually think this actually puts me in quite good company for a newcomer to blogging... So in the best women's magazine style, reproduced here are Marie Claire's 10 top tips to lead a greener lifestyle:

1. Take a stand against standby
2. Boil less, freeze more
3. Try not to fly
4. Turn out the bright lights
5. Use renewable energy
6. Take a low-power shower
7. Cut car trips
8. Wrap up your home
9. Sort your washing out
10. Recycle

I think they're pretty good tips (#9 means try to use your tumble dryer less by the way). And here are their 10 top healthy diets:

1. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Detox Diet
2. The Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno
3. Eating in the Raw by Carol Alt
4. The 5-Factor Diet by Harley Pasternak
5. Skinny Bitch in the Kitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin
6. The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Barbara Rolls, Ph.D
7. The No-Diet Diet by Esther Blum
8. The ‘Hypno-Diet’
9. Weight Watchers
10. The Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears

...but don't ask me what any of those are. Always good to hear your feedback on the blog.