“ANALISA PORTER’S FIVE FORCES PADA PT. MAYORA INDAH, Tbk”

PT Mayora Indah Tbk adalah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang produksi makanan ringan seperti wafer, biscuit, coklat, kopi, bubur dan mie instan. Perusahaan ini didirikan pada tahun 1977 dan telah tumbuh menjadi salah satu nama yang diakui di Industri Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Produk yang sangat terkenal di masyarakat adalah  Beng-beng chasew, slai olay blueberry, teh pucuk harum, kopiko, dan masih banyak lagi.

PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk

1.  INTENSITAS RIVALITAS ANTAR PEMAIN DALAM INDUSTRI

Bukan hanya PT. MAYORA INDAH, Tbk yang memproduksi makanan ringan kepada pelanggan di Indonesia. Tentunya banyak sekali kompetitor lainnya seperti PT. INDOFOOD, PT TIGA PILAR SEJAHTERA FOOD TBK (AISA),  PT. DANONE BISCUITS INDONESIA, PT. ULTRA PRIMA ABADI, PT. NABISCO FOODS, PT. ARNOTT’S INDONESIA, PT. GENERAL FOOD INDUSTRIES, dan PT. MONDE MAHKOTA BISCUIT yang juga bergerak di bidang yang sama.

Tentu hal ini membuat perusahaan menjadi suatu ancaman besar terhadap segmen pasar mereka. Beberapa strategi yang hendaknya dilakukan perusahaan tersebut untuk memenangi persaingan dan dapat bertahan adalah menetapkan cara meningkatkan mutu produk yang dihasilkan dan pelayanan terhadap konsumen dengan baik yang dimana berani untuk mencoba cara-cara baru dan inovasi produk yang semakin baru lagi untuk menarik pelanggan, selain itu juga dengan menekan harga produk sehingga dapat mendapatkan konsumen sebanyak-banyaknya di pasar juga bisa menjadi salah satu strategi yang baik.

Tetapi perlu diingat bahwa di analisa porter mengenai hal ini bahwa, Sebuah segmen dianggap tidak menarik jika sudah berisi banyak pesaing yang kuat atau agresif. Segmen dianggap lebih tidak menarik jika segmen itu stabil atau menurun, jika kapasitas pabrik harus ditambah dalam skala yang besar, jika biaya tetap atau penghalang untuk keluar tinggi, atau jika harus menanggung resiko yang besar untuk tetap berada dalam segmen tersebut. Kondisi ini akan menimbulkan perang harga, perang iklan, dan peluncuran produk baru yang cukup sering serta akan membuat segmen menjadi segmen yang mahal untuk bersaing.

Maka dari itu, PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk berusaha untuk memiliki tingkat break even point yang tinggi sehingga biasanya harus menjual produk dalam jumlah yang besar, dan bila perlu dilakukan banting harga agar bisa mencapai tingkat break even tersebut sebagai salah satu manajemen strategi. Terbukti, Perusahaan telah menaikkan harga jual sejak kuartal II 2012 untuk mengkonversikan kenaikan harga bahan baku tahun lalu. Dikutip di http://m.iyaa.com/finance/berita/industri/2391992_3174.html.

Mempertahankan Loyalitas Konsumen dengan perbaikan pelayanan konsumen menjadikan strategi yang bisa juga dipakai ketika menghadapai ancaman seperti ini.

 2. ANCAMAN PENDATANG BARU

Dengan adanya pendatang baru di dunia bisnis, maka hal ini juga menjadi salah satu ancaman bagi perusahaan manapun khususnya PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk sebagai perusahaan lama dalam menguasai pasar yang cukup lama pula karena datangnya pendatang baru/perusahaan baru ke dalam suatu industry akan membawa kapasitas baru, keinginan untuk merebut segmen pasar maupun market share, seperti adanya pendatang baru yakni PT. Magfood Inovasi Pangan yang berdiri tahun 2001 lalu ini masih cenderung menguasai segmen pasar yang ada dalam jumlah kecil.

Maka dapat diketahui bahwa dalam hal ancaman pendatang baru, masih cenderung kecil bagi PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk sebagai satu ancaman yang serius di dunia bisnis yang dikelolanya. Hal ini mungkin disebabkan karena kekuatan pendatang baru biasanya dipengaruhi besar kecilnya hambatan masuk ke dalam industri. Hambatan masuk kedalam industri itu contohnya antara lain : besarnya biaya investasi yang dibutuhkan, perijinan ,akses terhadap bahan mentah, akses terhadap saluran distribusi, ekuitas merek yang dikenal masih kecil.

Bisa juga karena waktu dan biaya yang diperlukan untuk memasuki dunia industri tersebut cenderung tinggi, membutuhkan pengetahuan spesialis menegnai produk-produk makanan yang diproduksi, dan proteksi terhadap teknologi yang kurang baik. Biasanya semakin tinggi hambatan masuk , semakin rendah ancaman yg masuk dari pendatang baru.

3. KEKUATAN TAWAR PEMASOK ATAU SUPPLIER

Memang benar bahwa kekuatan tawar pemasok untuk PT. Mayora Indah tinggi disebabkan  dimana dalam hal ini, PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk hanya memiliki satu-satunya pemasok yakni PT. Inbisco Niaga yang dianggap memiliki kualitas bahan baku yang sangat baik, memiliki kantor cabang di Jakarta maupun Medan. PT. Inbisco Niaga bertugas untuk menyediakan bahan baku yang akan digunakan perusahaan untuk melakukan proses produksi dan menghasilkan produk yang akan dijual kepada konsumen dan juga dapat membantu perusahaan untuk meningkatkan laba dengan cara terus menjaga dan meningkatkan mutu bahan baku dan memenuhi pemesanan perusahaan dengan tepat waktu.

PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk selama ini tidak mempunyai kendala terhadap minimnya pasokan atau hal yang berhubungan dengan pemasok disebabkan pemasok tidak cenderung menaikkan harga ataupun menurunkan kualitas produk yang dijual. walaupun perusahaan didominasi oleh hanya satu pemasok, tetapi PT. Inbisco Niaga mampu memfragmentasikan para pembeli sehingga bisa saja mampu mempengaruhi harga, kualitas serta syarat-syarat penjualan yang ketat. Melihat kepada betapa mudahnya perusahaan menguasai harga kepada pemasok mempengaruhi pula kepada kekuatan dan kontrol yang diperlukan, switching cost dari satu pemasok ke pemasok lain dan sebagainya.

Semakin sedikit pemasok yang ada, semakin besar harapan kepada pemasok, semakin penting produk yang dipasok dan semakin kuat tawar menawar terhadap pemasok tersebut. Ketika para pemasok terkonsentrasi atau terorganisasi, ketika hanya ada sedikit pengganti, ketika produk yang dipasok merupakan masukan penting, dan ketika biaya peralihan pemasok tinggi, dan ketika pemasok dapat berintegrasi untuk turun kelas, disitulah pemasok sudah mencapai titik kekuatannya sehingga menjadi ancaman daya tawar pemasok yang sangat besar. Pertahanan terbaik adalah dengan mencoba membangun hubungan yang sama-sama menguntungkan dengan pemasok atau menggunakan berbagai sumber pasokan yang baru.

PT. Inbisco Niaga

4. KEKUATAN TAWAR PEMBELI 

Semakin banyak pilihan yang tersedia bagi pembeli dan pada umumnya akan membuat posisi pembeli semakin kuat. Pembeli atau pelanggan telah dianggap menjadi salah satu factor yang penting dalam menjaga kelangsungan hidup perusahaan dan juga dengan mendapatkan pembeli atau pelanggan dalam jumlah yang besar, yang dapat diartikan bahwa perusahaan memenangkan persaingan dalam suatu industry dengan perusahaan lainnya. PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk memiliki beberapa pembeli seperti PT. Hero Supermarket Tbk, Carrefour, Ranch Market, dan lain-lain. Memang diakui bahwa kekuatan tawar pembeli disini cenderung stabil dikarenakan jumlah pembeli masih dapat dikendalikan dan mengingat betapa pentingnya setiap individu berperan dalam bisnis perusahaan. Tanpa adanya kesetiaan dari pelanggan maka akan sulit bagi perusahaan untuk bertahan dalam dunia industri.

Maka dari itu penting bagi perusahaan untuk terus meningkatkan kualitas produk serta pelayanan perusahaan agar kepuasan konsumen tetap terjaga sehingga pembeli tidak beralih kepada pesain lainnya yang kini mulai datang maupun mulai berkembang. Pembeli kapanpun bisa saja mejadi lebih terorganisasi atau terkonsentrasi yakni dimana daya tawar pembeli menjadi tumbuh dimana ketika produk yang dihasilkan PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk tidak dideferensiasikan, biaya peralihan pembeli rendah, atau ketika mereka dapat terintegrasi untuk naik kelas.

Untuk melindungi diri mereka sendiri, perusahaan dapat memilih pembeli yang mempunyai kekuatan paling rendah untuk bernegosiasi atau beralih pemasok. Pertahanan terbaik adalah dengan memberikan penawaran unggul yang tidak dapat ditolak pembeli yang kuat dengan memperhatikan laba terlebih dahulu.

5. PRODUK –PRODUK SUBSTITUSI

Kita bertanya-tanya seberapa banyak produk substitusi di pasar? Ketersedian produk substitusi yang banyak akan membatasi keleluasaan pemain dalam industri untuk menentukan harga jual produk. Begitu pula yang terjadi kepada PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk yang mampu memproduksi makanan, kembang gula dan biskuit disamping produk substitusinya antara lain jelly drink, roti, susu, dan mi instan.

PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk sangat memperhatikan produk substitusi yang dapat mengancam produk yang telah ada di pasaran. Pasalnya produk yang kualitasnya sebanding dengan kualitas produl yang sudah ada dan juga produk yang harganya sebanding bahkan lebih rendah dari harga produk yang telah ada akan menjadi ancaman bagi perusahaan. Ini mempengaruhi konsumen untuk menemukan cara lain untuk mendapatkan produk yang sama percis. Bilamana substitusi terhadap produk perusahaan sangat mudah untuk dilakukan, maka kekuatan perusahaan akan menjadi sangat kecil.

PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk melihat bahwa semakin menarik alternatif harga yang ditawarkan oleh masing-masing produk pengganti, semakin ketat pembatasan laba dari suatu industry. Produk pengganti yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian besar adalah produk yang mempunyai kecenderungan untuk memiliki harga atau kualitas yang lebih baik daripada produk industri atau dihasilkan oleh industry berlaba lebih tinggi dari PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk dan hal ini yang sedang diusahakan oleh perusahaan tersebut Sehingga perusahaan harus memikirkan langkah-langkah yang strategis untuk menjaga kesetiaan pelanggan terhadap produk. Namun kehadiran produk dan jasa subtitusi memberikan dampak terhadap penentuan harga produk karena banyaknya pesaing dan barang subtitusi.

Produk Makanan PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk

DAFTAR PUSTAKA

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SUCH A FREAK !

I WANNA GET OFF !!!!! I can't stand the old me, the procrastinate me, I hate myself being that way. I'm chasing these lessons, but still can't find the scheduled time to finish them up. goddddddddddddddddd

Feel So YOUNG by Homework

SUPER HOMEWORK CONFERENCE IS ON. ladies and gentlemen, keep in calm. we're facing crisis for sure and heroes are just that weak no one could help the human anymore instead themselves. the hope is Y.O.U. thanks. so, let's skip the speech and send everybody to hot growing-up process as hell.

Promise Set

I love my family deep inside my heart. yet I haven't done anything proud for my family. Till that day come, I can't look at my father's eyes cause I'll lock myself in the room and cry. My dad easily forgets things, and hardly hear something. but when he's talking about his children, He gives the best shot ! That's what I adore so much. We are getting older, time is ticking and taking the age. I'm stuck. I feel so down for I can't solve my sadness. I want to make my dad proud. I believe my dad will see that. this is my promise.

Give Me a Grip

These days have been amazingly beautiful days in my life. though I'm having my test but there's always someone who shows very supportive wish to me. thanks :)

I can do this. Ever since he asks if I have my dream place, clearly I ever dreamt Singapore. celarly, just wonder. and the more I notice that thing, the more I'm making my next plan come true. I'm planning to study and work abroad in Australia exactly in Melbourne after my four-year-college. I love english so much and I have this nerve to be more active in speaking writing and stuff so yahh, I'm doing it. tee hee....

BUT, the big rock is in front of me, the big rock is "empty pocket" -___________________-

this July I'll have my teaching schedule and I'm not gonna waste my time to only focus on getting money, but on experience and learning english as well. I definitely sure I'm not gonna spend my cash on useless stuff(except Ipod Touch) LOL. XDXDXD

I hope I can make it ! I'm gonna save my money for my next four years and, meeting people, be an active english speaker. guess 21 is not an old age to get late in reaching goals. that will be the time, the perfect time. :)

Ever since this plan is still on the air, I'm afraid to tell him. I don't want him to think I'm boasting or whatever. Wish me good luck and happiness ! :B :D :]

It hurts badly

It's just been a couple of months since we began chatting and got to know each other well. Now I have to stop thinking of him, I don't want to make him feel bad cause of me. I have to stop this before I have this feeling get deeper and deeper. It'll hurt I know, CLEARLY he's gonna leave, and I have to prepare, I have to start to let go now. I wanna know what he feels, hope he feels alright,hope he doesn't care of me. he'll always be there and I'll always be here. see, blog?

I deactivated our communication tool. I target myself it should work ! through this way, we'll have our own clear way. if now, we don't. i feel so blur. sometimes I think whether I did is right or wrong, I keep going on it hoping everything's gonna be alright. I am a mess. nobody likes me, I hope. better like this, always think myself unwanted and work hard. thanks my friend. thank you. I can guarantee your feeling will change once you see me, cause you're not this type of man who likes this type of girl, just know it. you will love this someone who is beautiful, perfect feminine elegant woman that you can bring in every place with pride. which is not me, or yet. so, I know I'm pessimistic girl, I'm just not with you, won't be.

see me clearly here, honestly tell me what you see from your deepest heart. i wanna know what you feel. i'm this sad when I keep thinking that I'm nothing to you.

9 Tips on How to Become Smarter …

Many people wonder how to become smart. They want to increase their brain power to impress people, like the cute guy they see at the coffee shop, or their boss in hopes of a promotion. That’s great; I fully support anyone that wants to become Smarter. It’s really not that hard once you know where to start. Fortunately, there are lots of great ways to get smarter.

1. Watch Less Television

Television is the quickest way to let your brain turn to absolute mush. While there can be a wealth of knowledge available on television, there are other ways to get that information. Now please don’t misunderstand, I am not saying you have to completely get rid of TV to become smart, just cut down on the amount of time you spend watching mindlessly.

2. Exercise

As if you really needed another reason to exercise, right? Seriously, besides all the other health and beauty benefits of exercise it will also help you get smarter. You see, working out makes you more productive and alert. You will have better concentration and energy.

3. Read

Reading is key to learning. Instead of just reading trashy romance novels and gossip rags, also spend a little time reading more challenging information. Choose a classic novel, an old Shakespearean play or a book on a subject you are interested in.

4. Get More Sleep

We all need more sleep. Unfortunately this doesn’t mean that to become smarter, we need to hit the snooze 3 or 4 times every morning. It’s better to get more sleep by heading to bed a little earlier. Getting more sleep will help you concentrate and take in more information throughout the day.

5. Reflect

We all need time to process the events of our day, week, or month. Taking that time regularly to really ponder over the recent events in your life will give you a deeper perceptive on things. It may also help clear your conscious. Naturally, it can also help you get Smarter.

6. Back to School

One obvious way to become smart is to head back to school. Whether you need to start on your bachelor’s degree or finish up your master’s degree, going to college gives you so much knowledge.

7. Current Events

Keeping up with current events and understand the things going on around the world and in your own country gives you something to talk about with other people. Really understand the subject, even if you don’t agree with others on the topic shows people just how smart you are.

8. Build Vocabulary

Words are fun. The Oxford English Dictionary has over 200,000 words. However, most of our vocabularies are far more limited. To build your vocabulary and learn new words you can look words in the dictionary or start using a vocabulary calendar that gives you a new word each day. Learn the word and its meaning and try to use it correctly in conversation.

9. Healthy Food

Healthy foods boost brain function. Eating a good balanced diet, not skipping meals, and making the right food choice will help you become smarter and healthier.
As you can see, many of the things we need to do to become psychically health will also help us become smarter. Becoming smart isn’t just about cramming your brain with a bunch of trivia facts it’s about increasing brain power and concentration. What are some of the things you have done to become smart?

7 Tips on How to Be a Lady …

How to be a Lady? This question has plagued our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, but many of us don’t give this a second thought… until we have a special event to attend, or until we discover that holly golightly in “breakfast at tiffany’s” is exactly who we want to be when we grow up. Well, my darling, if you’re wondering how to be a lady, I can help! I’ve been spending a lot of time being a lady for more than a decade, and I have loads of Tips to share… here are 7 tips on how to be a lady.

1. Don’t Sleep around

Don’t get me wrong. Sex is fun, and there’s nothing wrong with experimenting and seeing if the shoe fits before you buy it. But love, don’t sleep around. It’s not lady-like, and it’s not safe besides.

2. Don’t Smoke

Smoking used to be considered very lady-like and glamorous, but now it’s known to be unhealthy, dangerous, and smelly. If you don’t smoke, don’t start, and if you do smoke, quit. There’s something ladylike about persistence, too!

3. Don’t over-drink

Are you getting a trend here? Over-doing anything isn’t lady-like, and that includes over-drinking, which may make you less inhibited, and more likely to smoke or sleep around. It also makes you look sloppy, which I’ll talk more about below.

4. Don’t Be a Slob

Ladies aren’t slobs. It’s that simple. Dress neatly and keep your car and your house tidy. I’m not saying you and your house and car have to be spotless, but tidy, not sloppy.

5. Don’t Curse (too Much)

I am a true fan of the f-bomb, but I know it’s not Lady-like to curse too much, so I try to save it for when I know it’s perfectly appropriate. Most other times, I use other words, either mild curses or simply other words that aren’t naughty.

6. Dress The Part

Ladies don’t wear pajama pants in public. Ladies don’t wear stained or dirty or ill-fitting clothes in public. Often, ladies wear skirts and dresses, modest clothes that suit their own styles and their figures. Jeans and Dress pants are okay, of course, as long as they’re not too snug. Again, think holly golightly. What would Holly wear?

7. Be Polite

Ladies are also very polite. Yes, we have tempers, and it’s appropriate to be angry, but it’s never acceptable to be rude, to anyone, ever. Be polite to everyone, even when they don’t deserve it. This is one way how to be a Lady people tend to forget, but it’s so important! Now that you’ve read my list of how to be a lady, do you feel more lady-like already? Which of these ways to be a lady do you like best? Or is there another tip you’d like to share? Please do!

7 Smart Study Tips …

These study tips are mainly aimed at college or university students, but can also be used to help children, or by anyone studying through distance learning. Why is there a need for Study techniques? It´s not something that comes naturally to most people, but they want to get the best result. So here are some Smart Tips for studying to help you …

1. Plan Ahead

Books are expensive to buy. So what do you do when hundreds of people have the same required reading? There´s a simple way – get organised, and read popular course books in advance. This worked for me when I was studying a course that the entire year was following, and it’s one of the best study tips you’ll come by.

2. Set Study Times

An excellent study tip is to treat it as if it were a job, with a regular timetable. Set yourself fixed hours to work in, and don´t allow yourself to be distracted by anything during that time. So block off some time in your diary to sit down and work hard. You´ll be more productive, and be able to switch off when your ´working hours´ are finished.

3. Avoid Panic

Unless you´re one of those rare people who works best under pressure, trying to rush work before a deadline means that you´ll most likely end up turning in work below standard. Reading lists and essay deadlines are generally given out well in advance, so plan your work, get cracking on your essays early and avoid a last-minute panic.

4. Sufficient Sleep

For a student, it´s tempting to go out even when you have an early class. Try not to do this too often, as sleep is essential for resting both brain and body. You´re more likely to work efficiently if you´re adequately rested and not fuelled by gallons of coffee. Some of the best Tips for studying have to do with when you’re not studying!

5. Know Your Study Style

One study tip that´s often overlooked is to know how you work and learn best. Let´s look at languages, for example. I learn best through visual means – so if I want to remember something, I need to see it written down. Others learn more easily through hearing the words. Find your study style and use it to Study most efficiently.

6. Environment

Having a suitable environment to study in is essential if you want to work to the best of your ability. Most of us need quiet surroundings in order to be able to concentrate. Find a quiet corner of the library or an empty room, and if at home with your family around, take advantage of the times when the kids are in bed or out.

7. Study Groups

My final study tip is to join or form a study group. The advantage of getting together with fellow students is that you can motivate each other, and help others clarify points that they don´t understand. Forming part of a group also means that you dedicate fixed times to work.
Using these study tips will help you to work to the best of your ability. Most students are aiming to improve their career prospects and so want to achieve the best result possible. If you’re combining your studies with work then you need to use your time even more effectively; besides, studying is expensive, which offers further incentive to do as well as you can. What study techniques have you found effective?

42 Best Ways To Lose Stomach Fat Fast …

This fantastic list of 42 Best Ways to Lose Stomach Fat Fast includes all the tips you need to lose that belly fat that’ve been bugging you for months or even years.  According to 2011 statistics, 90% of US adult population are not happy with their abdominal muscle tone and they would gladly have a flatter stomach or lose that stomach fat altogether.  Not only is belly fat unflattering, but it has been scientifically linked to many health problems such as bloating, heartburn, diabetes, heart disease, stroke etc. (and you thought having a muffin top was the worst part!).  The good news is losing stomach fat and getting a flat tummy or even getting those fabulous six pack abs is not as difficult and unachievable as many people think.
As a person who successfully got rid of stomach fat quickly in the recent past, I’m here to give you 42 Best Ways to Lose Stomach Fat Fast that truly work. I promise you that if you start implementing these effective ways for losing abdominal fat one by one, you’ll get the perfect stomach you always wanted before you know it!  So, let’s get started!
The best ways to lose that belly fat fast:

1. Make a plan

Before you do your first sit-up or dump that Cola down the drain, you need to make a plan for your weight loss. losing belly fat takes some work, and you have to put together a realistic plan you can refer to once you start your weight loss program.
You’re not going to lose all the fat around your waist in 3 days, and you will definitely need to break some sweat before you achieve your goal.  Just remember, that it’s completely doable and if you put a bit more time into it and keep implementing these best ways to lose stomach fat fast, you’ll get the body you wanted before you know it.
So, just make a realistic list of things you are going to do to start losing that stomach fat (by picking minimum 10 ways to lose belly fat described below), add 3 deadlines you could use as a check point (for instance, 1, 2 and 3 weeks after you start your weight loss journey). Once you have done that, make sure you are consistent with the routines you’ve chosen, make notes, to see which changes you are sticking to and which are giving you problems. Replace the ones that just don’t work for you with new routines from these 42 ways to lose belly fat fast.
Remember to check your progress weekly and add 3-5 new ways to lose stomach fat every consequent week.  If you follow the instructions from the above, you’ll lose that stomach fat in a matter of weeks!

2. Carry water everywhere to start losing stomach fat

Whether you’re on a weight loss journey, you’re trying to lose belly fat, or you’re just trying to be healthier, it’s always a good idea to keep well-hydrated, and to do that, you’ll want to keep a bottle of water with you everywhere you go. Sip from it every now and then, and you’ll feel fuller, more invigorated, and you’ll also be a lot less likely to indulge in a sugar-laden soda or juice if you’re not thirsty!  This is a sure way to lose stomach fat fast, try it for a week and you’ll see what a difference it makes!

3. Color your plate

Did you know that the more colorful your meal, the more healthful it’s likely to be? Think about it: carrots, peppers, spinach, tomatoes: they’re all brilliant colors, and they’re all very healthful choices! Keep your plate colorful and you’re well on your way to losing that belly fat!

4. Cut out fast food – it’s an absolute must for having a flat tummy

Fast food is the worst culprit in the battle against stomach fat. It’s convenient, sure, but it’s loaded with calories and fat, and those calories and fat head straight to our “problem areas,” our bellies and butts! Skip the fast food, or at least opt for healthier fast food options, like salads (without fried chicken or calorie-rich ranch on them) instead of fries.  But if you are really set on losing stomach fat fast, avoid the fast food altogether.

5. Cut out soda

A serving of soda contains more calories than a large banana, with none of the nutritional value. many of those ca

Signs To Know If He Is Into You

How do you tell if a guy is actually in love with you and cares about you even if he doesn’t prefer spelling those magical words? Men do not always express what they feel. Your man may not be telling you that he likes you but he might be giving out signs that say he is interested in you. It is just up to you to recognize these signs and learn that your guy is actually interested and is in love. On the other hand, it is an art to make a man confess his love and make him shower tones of it on you perpetually.

Here are some signs to know if he’s into you:

The guy’s body movements will let you know if he is interested in you. Men who are attracted to a woman often point their body towards the direction of the woman. In addition to this, the pupils of the men’s eyes tend to increase in size and blink more often when they look at a woman that they are attracted to. If a man shows some body signs such as these when they are with you, they are more likely interested in you.

A guy is interested in you if he always wants to talk to you and to be with you often. Men generally want to hang out with other men. If a man decides that he wants to go out and talk more with a particular woman, it is more likely that the man is in love with the woman. If the man you are interested in always seems to find time to talk to you or always approaches you regardless of how busy he is, it is more likely that he is showing you that you are special.

A guy is in love with you if he does things that show you are special. A guy may not tell you that he loves you but if he does things that show you are special, the guy is more likely interested and is in love with you. Guys may show you that you are special by giving you flowers or gifts even without special occasions. In addition to this, since most of the guys tend to forget a lot of special occasions, you will also know that a guy is in love with you if he is aware of your birthday and other special dates in your life. Some guys also want to express how much they love a girl by inviting them out to spend a special time together.

How do you tell if a guy is in love and cares about you without him even telling you that he loves you? The guy’s body movements will show that he is interested in you. A guy is interested in you if he always wants to talk and to be with you often. A guy is also in love with you if he does things that show you are special. If someone is showing you special signs that he cares for you, take this as a cue that he likes you without him even telling you that he loves you.

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Don't Trip Over Your Shoes

A Woman's Guide to Foot Fashion 

I think that as long as you have your own personal style and the confidence to back it up, you'll look great. A big smile is your best accessory.

— Celine Ouaknine, Cece L'amour Footwear & Bebe Shoes designer

Fashion is a head-to-toe affair — and if you want to turn some heads when you walk down the street, step out in shoes that show your style.

"When choosing the perfect shoe, you need to consider occasion, climate, comfort, color and trend," said Brooke Hyden, style expert for Zappos.com, in an interview.

"When I shop for shoes, I typically ask myself, 'Where will I be wearing these shoes?' Next, I think about the color. And finally, but most importantly, comfort." Selecting shoes that work for you is personal, but with a few guidelines we can help you take the stress out of finding new footwear.

Boots

 

Traditional boots and ankle booties work well for many occasions. (photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images)

Boots are traditionally considered winter wear, but with the popularity of ankle boots, women are wearing them in every season.

Celine Ouaknine, who designs Cece L'amour footwear and Bebe Shoes, says that boots are very popular right now and that you may pair them with anything from skirts to shorts to jeans.

Dream Of Perfection

It doesn't matter how hard I try to be "perfect" in his eyes, in the end, he'll choose someone else. Now, I'm here, lying on bed thinking about my dream. dream of perfection and only love can nourish my soul that's when I'd be what I want. though, actually all I want is to be wanted, by youuuu.

Obviously

Obviously, I am stupid. Stupid to be in love. I wish I could say all words in my head, they are spinning round and round. just answer me, do you keep someone in your heart? cause you seem to just vanish. I start the conversation, you end it. Obviously, I understand. How's that even possible for someone to treat a person well who's recently known and we haven't met yet. *chuckle* Silly Me.

5 Pantai Dengan Warna Pasir yang Unik

Objek wisata pantai dan lautan merupakan tujuan para traveller(tak terkecuali akuuu :DD)Suara deburan ombak, angin semilir yang menyejukkan dan pasir pantai yang putih dan bersih menjadi kenikmatan tersendiri buat yang suka ke pantai. Namun, tidak semua pantai yang indah pasirnya selalu berwarna putih. Beberapa pantai di dunia memiliki pasir yang berwarna yang asalnya dari mineral padat serta berbagai macam materi bumi yang terjadi akibat proses alamiah. semoga saya dapat menikmati keindahan pantainya langsung ya, sobat :) *AMIIINNN*

1. Papakolea, Hawaii, Pasir Hijau

Pasir pantai Papakolea yang terletak di selatan Big Island, Hawaii, ini berwarna hijau. Ini terjadi akibat hasil endapan lava gunung berapi di Hawaii. Kalau dilihat dari jauh, pantai ini seperti hamparan padang rumput.

2. Pfeiffer Beach, California, Pasir Ungu

Such a Drama

Silently sneaking him out
Everyone must have fallen in love in the young age, everyone
It doesn't even matter to me if he ever did too
question, " does he keep the feeling?
Is he waiting for someone?"
such a drama
I'm waiting for him, but He's waiting for someone else
He doesn't send any signals if I exist either
It's always be me who's asking if he's for real
It's always be me who's this awkward, annoying and unwanted girl
craving and painting my life with my own imagination
for he would throw his first conversation to me, throw the simplest out-of-date question is okay
but, no
He won't
a simple thing I want from him is what I can't get
It's like I'm chasing all those stars in the early morning
Mission failed, feeling not matched
All these signs give me a thought
that "you-let-me-in"
but "you-don't-welcome-me"
such a drama huh.

7 Ways to Be a Better Girlfriend …

How do you be a better girlfriend? We all strive to be the best in everything we do, especially when it comes to relationships. We all know what we want from a man and what qualities we seek in a boyfriend, but are we being good girlfriends? Being a good girlfriend involves much more than making a killer meatloaf or running errands for him. I’ve got some of the best tips for Ways on how to be a BETTER girlfriend ladies! Read on for my top 7 ways to be a better girlfriend and watch your man melt.

1. Be An Independent Woman

Male or female, no one wants to feel smothered or feel like your whole life revolves around them. Have your own schedule and spend time with friends doing what you love. Don’t drastically change yourself or your lifestyle because you’re part of a couple now, you are still you and that’s who he fell for!

2. Have Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Talking down to your man, embarrassing him, or having a my-way-or-the-highway attitude does not convey respect. To be a better girlfriend, listen to him, don’t cause scenes, and allow him to be himself. If you have a list of things that you’d like to change about him, he’s probably not right for you.

3. Have Trust

For one to be in a solid relationship and be a better girlfriend, you must have trust. Even if you had bad experiences in the past, don’t assume your boyfriend is like your ex. If you are constantly suspicious or lie about anything, it will only create problems.

4. Don’t Be Naggy

I hate it when men say their girlfriend nags them incessantly but nagging someone can be problematic. To be a better girlfriend, avoid arguing just for the sake of arguing and choose your battles wisely. Men and women communicate differently and hassling your man will not read well with him. If something is really bothering you, take him aside to address the issue and come up with solutions together.

5. Be Friendly

Despite how you feel about his friends or family, to be a better girlfriend you should be sociable and polite. You don’t have to do any arse-kissing, but your man will appreciate your efforts in making nice and getting to know his friends and fam as they are important to him.

6. Show Your Love

You can be a good girlfriend and tell him how much you love him, but to be a better girlfriend, show him! Get your head out of the gutter this doesn’t involve trench coats and flashing; I’m talking about showing your love through love notes, bringing him and his friends pizza on football nights, or showing that you are proud to be with him.

7. You Bring Out His Best

If you find someone who can bring out your best or make you want to be a BETTER person, he is a keeper. To be a better girlfriend, bring out the best in your man. There are subtle and obvious Ways to do this, but if you have his best interest in mind, he will want to be his best for you.
In order to be a better girlfriend, it does take some finessing and planning, but it can be done. Learning to be a better girlfriend isn’t hard, just keep in mind my top 7 tips for to be a better girlfriend. Always remember the golden rule and treat your boyfriend with the same love and respect you want for yourself and the rest will come naturally. So ladies, how do you show your man that you love him? How are you a good girlfriend? Share!

7 Closet Organizing Tips …

loset Organizing Tips …

By Melissa Diem
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Closet organizing tips are helpful any time, but especially if you’re thinking about doing some spring cleaning. If your closets look like mine you are probably in need of some closet organization Tips for sure. If you get nervous that something is going to come crashing down on your head whenever you open up the doors to your closet or afraid you are going to walk into your large closet and never make it out again, then don’t worry. I’ve put together a list of tips for closet organization to get us all back on track and out of mayhem.

1. Let It Go

One of the first closet organizing tips is also the most painful for many people. Let’s be real, if you haven’t worn it or it hasn’t fit since mischa barton left the O.C., it’s time to let it go. If it has holes, weird strains, or just don’t like it, move on. There is no need to hold onto things you don’t absolutely love and enjoy wearing. Get rid of that old stuff and make room for new fabulous things you will actually wear.

2. Sort Clothes

I noticed whenever I see fancy organized closets on television or in magazines everything is neatly sorted. It makes finding your things so much easier. You want your shirts, pants, dresses, and skirts all hung together, but that’s not all. Take it a step further and hang all everything together by color. This way when you are looking for your red button up blouse you know exactly where to find it.

3. Keep to The Season

Here’s one of the best Tips for closet organization. Save room and help organize your closet by putting seasonal things away. Buy vacuum suction bags and store winter items in the top of your closet on a shelf, under the bed or in the attic. When the weather cools off you can pull out your scarfs and sweaters and put away your shorts and tanks.

4. Use All Space

Look at your closet. Once you have the rack filled with our color coded and sorted clothes you will see you still have a bit of empty space. Use bins to store extra items on the shelf above the clothes rack. Install shelves on the floor to use up that empty space as well. These are perfect areas to store your accessories and shoes. Most of all don’t forget the back of the door. Use a shoe organizer or hooks.

5. Labels

This is a fantastic closet organization tip. If you are going to use bins and boxes be sure to label each one. It saves time when you know exactly what shoes or item is in each box. Use sticky notes for your boxes. If you are keeping shoes in boxes you can use a polaroid camera to take pictures of the shoes and place the picture outside the box. Another option is to use clear boxes so you can see in without having to open it.

6. Right Hangers

There are so many different hanger types out there. This is one of the closet organizing tips lots of experts suggest: try using the same type of hangers. You should really avoid the metal hangers from the dry-cleaners. They can misshape clothes and ruin them.

7. Keep It Clean

Once your closet is organized and clean, keep it up. Put things back where they belong. Hang things up that you try on and decide not to wear and get rid of things as they become old and worn. Once you have an organized closet keeping it clean should be easy.
I hope these closet organizing tips will help you get your closet out of disarray and back in order. I can’t wait to get mine straightened up. Do you have any closet organization tips to help us all out?