More than 347,000 breast augmentations were performed in the United States in 2008, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That’s a surprising 12 percent drop from 2007 – a sag most plastic surgeons attribute to the deflating economy.

Still, that’s a lot of excess boobage.

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We’ve all heard the excuse from people who are carrying around a little extra weight: it’s my metabolism!

But can this be true? Can difficulty losing weight really be due to a slower-than-average metabolism? And are there legit ways to get a faster metabolism? Yes! Here are some medically-proven tips to speed up your metabolism:

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With thousands of diets, all with different rules, and conflicting advice on the best way to lose weight, it’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. So regardless of the diet you’re trying, try these ten rules I follow and you’re sure to see the pounds fall off!

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Whether it be a one-piece, bikini or tankini, the trick to feeling confident in wearing a swimsuit is to choose a style that suits your body shape.

Often we get caught up in what’s trendy and forget to look for a suit that flatters our good features and plays down those we’re not so eager to share with the world. Following are some helpful tips to finding the women’s swimsuit that will flatter your body type. First you need to recognize that you are your own harshest critic! In reality, most people are not going to look at you and think you look like a beached wale. The right bathing suit will draw their eyes away from areas you don’t want them looking at as well as focusing their attention on your finer points!