18 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 14, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com HEALTH & WELLNESS What should you know about bra fittings? And do you need one? Many women think that bras can only be divided into two categories; sexy and lacy, or; plain every day. Many also believe that wearing a bra and being uncomfortable is a normal part of their feminine life. Only 25 per cent of women are wearing the right bra size, which means that 75 per cent of the general population of women do not know how to find a comfortable bra in the correct size or where to find it. Goodnight GoodMorning Fine Lingerie Boutique is a great place to get fitted for the perfect bra. They have experienced and professional bra fitters and offer an extensive selection of styles and sizes from petite to full figure. Anya, Owner of Goodnight GoodMorning Fine Lingerie Boutique, is an honor graduate from a fashion design program at Sheridan College and the bra fitters have both Canadian and European experience, and Ana Maria, her assistant bra-fitting expert has more than 20 years experience. When asked about bra fittings, Anya explaines that many customers coming for a bra fitting for the first time are expecting an uncomfortable experience. "They might be expecting that they have to stand naked in front of the fitter to be measured," says Anya. "This is not true. When the women comes for a bra fitting she is measured with her bra and T-shirt on to find her size, the experience is comfortable and professional." Anya explains that the bra fitter will wait outside of the fitting room for the customer to change into the right sized bra, the bra fitter will then come into the fitting room to do all the needed adjustments and to see if the bra fits correctly, and if the style is the right one. "Some women do not realize that being short, or very tall or fuller figured can create problems in finding a comfortable bra," says Anya. "For example, short ladies will very often have a problem with a wire digging under arms or perhaps the straps are too long; tall ladies may find the straps are too short, and fuller-figured ladies may find they are always overflowing in their bras." The next step of the bra fitting is finding the right style of bra. Every woman should have at least three everyday bras in her wardrobe in nude, ivory and black. A good sports bra if required and an elegant bra for the evening. "A Good bra should be comfortable, but also feminine and pretty," exclaims Anya. The Bra industry is creating more modern, light and breathable fabrics such as the 3Dspacer cup, a new invention, which is called a healthy bra because the fabric breathable and leaks moisture through, an excellent invention for hot summer days or for women experiencing hot flashes. Another great option is the new T-shirt bras, which are made from micro fibers or new spacer fabric which is becoming the favorite of many. More and more fashion experts are saying that women are choosing to wear lingerie as a part of the everyday dressing, not only as a part of seduction, and they want their underclothes to be comfortable and elegant. When asked how often women should have a bra fitting Anya explained that in her store customers are fitted each time when they coming to get their bras, since bra size could change as we are changing through the life. Goodnight GoodMorning is located in Oakville on 100 Bronte Rd, #3 and they carry sizes from 30 to 52 in cups A to JJ. You can find more information about the store at wwwgodnightgoodmorning.ca Simple summer substitutions The summer can play havoc with your health regime. Packing for a day at the park, the ballgame or a weekend hike is often time consuming, and it's easy to give into unhealthy conveniences. Too often, picnictable foods are equated with artery-clogging, cheese-filled hot dogs, greasy burgers, and salads with high fat dressings and snack foods loaded with salt and sugar. With a little creativity, it's easy to choose healthy alternatives without compromising taste. Here are some great food substitutions to help eliminate the fat but not the taste from your favourite summer meals. · Bite into a tasty wrap with low-fat chicken or turkey rather than roast beef or ham. Turkey and chicken are considerably lighter than roast beef or ham and still provide a healthy amount of protein without all the fat. · Spice things up with fresh or dried herbs instead of salt. Dill works delectably with fish, paprika with chicken or ginger with beef. · Prepare your meat for the BBQ using wine, balsamic vinegar or low sodium broth, instead of oil-based marinades. · Top your salads with a low-fat dressing or oil-based dressing rather than a creamy one. This small gesture will dramatically cut the calories and unhealthy fats. · For a refreshing treat, indulge in ice cream made with skim milk rather than full cream. For additional heart healthy food substitutes and delicious summer recipes visit www.knowyourratio.ca. - News Canada