In the process of maintaining a fit body, you should keep an eye on your goals and track your progress. But weight loss isn’t the only sign of success. In fact, there are many other positive signs you can look for when working out. Loose pants or a bra that retracts a notch are signs that the body is losing weight. Photo: Unplash. Losing weight helps the body feel satisfied. However, physical exercise can improve mood, relieve stress. Meanwhile, losing weight takes time. Pants are getting wider Do you have pants that feel tight every time you wear them? Try it on after a long workout to see the change. Looser pants can be a sign that you are losing fat and gaining muscle. If weight loss is your main goal, you should aim for exercises that work your core muscles. After a while, the waist and abdomen will be firmer. However, these exercises may not bring about a change in weight. Exercises that work the core muscle group (abdomen) lead to muscle growth. Meanwhile, it did not lead to a noticeable change in weight. Therefore, pay attention to details such as pants that are widening. Tighter bra straps If you can hook your bra straps a notch tighter than before, you’re probably making progress with your workout routine. Similar to the sign that the pants are expanding, a bra that retracts a notch indicates success in the training process. Besides the main effect, exercises that target the chest area can help tone the shoulders and back. Some typical exercises such as push-ups, exercises with dumbbells… Chest exercises can help tone your shoulders and back. Photo: @hyo_1013. The body has more energy Physical activity is correlated with energy. CNN shows that exercise helps reduce symptoms of depression. This is related to an increase in endorphins from the workout. Endorphins are hormones released before and after exercise. Besides, regular exercise helps you get quality sleep. This leaves the body feeling refreshed in the morning and full of energy. Improve endurance After following a regular exercise regimen, many people will improve endurance. Running 1 km can be difficult for beginners. But after training continuously for 10 days, it is easier to run 1 km. Increases endurance for a healthy heart and circulatory system. Besides, improving endurance makes everyday activities easier. Less sugar cravings After a long workout, you may no longer have cravings for sugary foods. Exercise releases serotonin, a mood-enhancing hormone. Many of us think of sweets as a reward after hard work. However, exercise naturally improves mood. At this time, the body does not need junk food to reduce stress.

In Western culture, blue represents trust and responsibility. However, this color is also associated with sadness and loneliness, so English has the phrase “having the blues” to express sad feelings. In some countries such as Turkey, Greece, Iran and Albania, the blue color represents protection from evil so we will often see enchantments with blue eyes that are supposed to protect protect the wearer from the demon’s eyes in these places. In some Eastern cultures, blue represents immortality, while in Hinduism this color is associated with the god Krishna, the god of love. In Western cultures, green represents many things, such as luck, nature, freshness, environment, wealth, and jealousy. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, green represents fertility, luck and is considered the traditional color of Islam. However, green can mean betrayal in some Eastern cultures, such as the Chinese concept of men wearing green hats as taboo because it means people. that man is being “cuckolded” by his wife. The yellow color in some Western cultures is associated with sunlight, happiness, warmth, and joy. However, sometimes it also means caution and cowardice. In China yellow represents royalty, while in Germany, yellow represents jealousy. Orange represents autumn, season, and warmth in Western culture. In Hinduism, the pale orange like saffron represents good prospects and holiness. In Western culture the color pink represents femininity, love, romance and care but in Japan this color is associated with more masculinity. Pink is believed to help stimulate the spirit and reduce violent behaviors. That is why many prisons are painted pink. Around the world, purple often symbolizes royalty, wealth and nobility. This color also represents fidelity, sincerity and repentance. In Brazil and Thailand, purple represents mourning. In many Asian cultures, the color red represents luck, joy, prosperity, and festival. In India, the color red represents purity, fertility and prosperity. That is why Indian brides traditionally wear red at their weddings. Meanwhile, that color represents passion, excitement, action, love, and danger in Western culture. Red represents luck in Egypt while in Iran it represents courage. Depending on the different cultures, black represents solemnity and sophistication, as well as symbolizing death, evil, grief, sickness, and mystery. In many Asian countries, white represents death, grief and funerals. However, in Western culture, white represents purity, elegance, peace, and is often worn by brides at weddings.

In Germany, business sentiment improved slightly in April, but the data from the Ifo Business Climate is not a real step forward: the index rose by 0.2 points compared to the previous month to 96.8 points, according to the Munich institute. After all, this is the highest value since June 2019. However, experts had expected a stronger increase to an average of 97.8 points. Nevertheless, the third rise in the leading indicator in a row is usually interpreted by economists as an economic turning point. The data also shows that the companies rated their current business situation better. The prospect of the coming six months, however, has clouded over.

Ifo Business Climate Index April 2021

The effect of the third wave

“The third wave of infections and bottlenecks in preliminary products are dampening the recovery of the German economy,” commented Ifo President Clemens Fuest. As in the past few weeks, the results vary depending on the sector. Things are still going very well for the industry, but optimistic expectations have been dampened. “45 percent of the companies reported bottlenecks in preliminary products – that is the highest figure since 1991,” emphasized Fuest. In manufacturing, however, the business climate improved to its highest level since May 2018. Capacity utilization increased significantly to 86.2 percent and is thus above the long-term average for the first time in almost two years. The industry is booming, but the bottlenecks in intermediate products such as semiconductors are the downside, said Ifo economic expert Klaus Wohlrabe. There is sand in the gears when it comes to procurement, across almost all industries.

Service sector worries

In the service sector, the mood clouded over again somewhat. The companies were less satisfied with their current situation. “Even the optimism that had recently emerged has disappeared again.” While the logistics sector is benefiting from the upswing in industry, the hospitality and tourism sectors in particular suffered from the lockdown. In the retail sector, the business climate picked up slightly – not least because of the better location at car dealerships, for example. With a view to the coming months, however, pessimism has noticeably increased again. According to the Ifo, the mood among companies also deteriorated in the construction industry.

Bottlenecks and delivery problems

“The catching-up process is stalling a bit,” commented Jens-Oliver Niklasch, economist at LBBW. Probably this has to do with the uncertain development of the pandemic and the response of politics to it – keyword “Easter rest”. Michael Holstein, chief economist at DZ Bank, said the current survey shows that the export-driven boom in German industry is continuing. “Due to the global demand for industrial goods, the bottleneck is noticeable in important intermediate products such as memory chips. It could take months to overcome the delivery problems, which is why the outlook is somewhat gloomy.” “The recovery should only gain real momentum when the lockdown is noticeably relaxed, which we expect from the end of May,” commented Jörg Kramer, chief economist at Commerzbank. Then consumers would probably dissolve part of the forced savings, which, according to our estimates, now amount to seven percent of their annual income.

Light-colored furniture may look beautiful and luxurious, but it feels like being in a showroom, making visitors feel unnatural by feeling the need to keep everything clean. “If the host often feels clean and tries to keep it clean, it can be stressful for the guests. They really want to be comfortable but they are afraid of creating stains or leaving stains on the interior, ”says psychotherapist Cullins. 2. Insufficient lighting Insufficient light in rooms can cause inconvenience in living and create feelings of sadness and depression. While rooms with too much light can interfere with sleep and relaxation. It is important to consider the function of each room in the house and adjust the light level to suit the intended use. Psychotherapist Cecille Ahrens says that using neutral tones and sunlight can help relax and increase concentration. According to studies on psychology and color correlation, white and green light is believed to help treat depression. 3. Mixed sound Noise is one of the most common stressors and comes in many forms, including TV sounds and conversations in the home. One advice from psychotherapist Mark Loewen is that, if the TV makes you feel stressed, switch to soothing music to relax. 4. TV screen Ahrens says watching too much TV can be stressful, especially if it happens a lot in one space. 5. The living room was cluttered “A cluttered and disorganized space can cause mental turmoil, making us feel uncomfortable and stressful,” says Cullins. Getting tangled or tangled in the wires of the TV and radio speakers can also cause visual discomfort for some people. That clutter gives our brains more intuitive information to process, which in turn makes it impossible for the brain to relax. 6. Old stuff Old, outdated furniture can make your mood worse. “If the sofa in your living room is old, dirty or outdated, you may not feel comfortable in the space,” says Ahrens. 7. Working in living room Work and rest should not coexist in the same space. However, in the past 2020, it is difficult for many people to separate work from their personal lives. That has made the job not as effective as expected. “By separating the workspace from the relaxation space, you create not only physical separation, but also mental separation,” says psychotherapist Ariel Sank, a psychotherapist. While this can be difficult living in a small space, simply changing the desk position and orientation can be of great help. Dieu Linh (According to Insider)

There are many ways to “chill” after work, some people choose to go home to relax in a warm room or with friends to drink, watch movies, drink coffee and chat … I often find a private place with good space to escape the noisy city and enjoy cocktails in colors that match the mood of the day. In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, it is not difficult to find a bar, but want to go to a quiet location with soothing music, quality drinks suitable for “chill”, you can refer to the list below. I arrived at 52/3 Kitchen & Bar at the beginning of the week, there are many choices of seats because the bar is quite empty. This place is located in an old house in a small alley in the city center, spacious space, decorated simply but luxuriously with the main dark paint color. As the name suggests, the main idea of ​​the restaurant is to use recipes and ingredients available in the kitchen to prepare unique cocktails. Names of beverages that create a sense of closeness to Vietnamese people such as pho, glutinous rice, bread, toads, coconut snails, sour soup, perilla rice, cumin, kitchen buffalo … These drinks do not appear in the menu because the bartender created and named it on the spot. The bartender uses a variety of Vietnamese wine, soaked with vegetables such as perilla, dill, corn, chili … to create a new flavor. Every Wednesday and Thursday, the bar has Jazz live performances on the 1st floor. Suggested drink: Bespoke cocktail, brandy crusta, rose garden, sticky flowers … Inthe MOOD’s design is inspired by Hong Kong (China) films. The name of the restaurant is also derived from the movie In the mood for love (2000) by Vuong Gia Ve. Coming here, guests will feel lost in fragrant Port. The space of the restaurant has a romantic vibe from the layout of red lights to privately designed seats, suitable for dating couples. I am impressed by the whiskey menu here is made based on the taste, mood, and feelings of the enjoyer. Flavor groups include fruit, flowers, sherry, smoke, wood – malt. The emotional group includes Chilling Time, Classic Mind, Brave Heart, Misty Malt, and Glorious Bastards. Cocktails are divided according to the historical period of this drink in America. You can choose a cocktail flavor according to 3 phases: Before the alcohol ban (1860-1919), during the alcohol ban (1920-1933), after the alcohol ban (1934 up to now). Suggested drink: Kinds of emotional wishky Drinking & Healing is located on the 2nd floor of a hundred year old building located at the corner of Ham Nghi Street and Ho Tung Mau. Contrary to the narrow entrance, the space behind the heavy wooden door is a spacious and modern bar. This site is industrial-style with brick walls and surrounded by iron bars. The bar has an outdoor seating area, observing the bustling Bitexco building and Ho Tung Mau street. I do not like this seat, because it is the corner for those wishing to take check-in pictures. I prefer a private seat inside or close to the bar to watch the bartenders show off their bartender skills. If you are a fan of tonic alcohol, Drinking & Healing will not disappoint you when there are 15 different types. In addition, the menu of the bar also has a variety of spirits (spirit) including whiskey, rum, tequila, seductive cocktails and some kinds of wine flavored fruits and herbs prepared by the bar. In addition to the rich beverage menu, this address makes diners curious when the bartender here is called a “healer” – the mood healer. Drinking & Healing drinks are served in the spirit of soothing guests’ emotions. Depending on the mood of the diners, the flavor and color of each cocktail is prepared in its own way. Suggested drinks : Margarita, blue horse, New York sour, aviation … Rabbit Hole owns a quiet space in contrast to the busy Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street in the city center. The shop is located in the basement of a building. The space inside is designed like typical bars in the US and Japan with modern style, sophistication, and gentle light. The bartender here serves guests from classic cocktails to creations according to their own preferences. Here, you should try the signature cocktails of the restaurant, named after the character from the Alice in wonderland story. On Sunday night, this place usually takes place live music parties, visitors come quite crowded. Suggested drink: Emotional cocktails Different from the luxury of many bars, The Iron Bank – Cocktail Vault gives me a sense of closeness, simplicity, rusticness from deep-colored interiors, small candlelight, green pots … Cocktails here are diverse, divided into 3 main groups. New Money includes 20 cocktails with its own flavor. Old Money is a collection of classic drinks. Local Cocktails are unique wines formulated based on traditional Vietnamese wine. The staff here is enthusiastic, the bartenders talk openly with the guests, suggesting the type of wine based on taste and mood. The space is a bit tight, so it is difficult to find comfortable seats when arriving on the weekends. Suggested drink: Pina colanada, classic cocktails …