Business & Fitness Coaching

Effective Lead Generation for Network Marketing

2010-10-19T21:06:00.001-07:00

Bob & Carole Gardner

828-582-1965

http://www.yourfreedom123.com

Hallelujah - Tiffany Jo Allen

2010-09-26T05:03:00.000-07:00

Bob & Carole Gardner's Opinion of What is MLMSuccessCoaches.com?

2010-08-08T17:55:00.001-07:00

Should Ask Question #1

"What is MLMSuccessCoaches.com?"

MLMSuccessCoaches.com is the brain-child of two very successful entrepreneurs, Kenneth & Lisa Bristol of Myrtle Beach, SC. They care about the MLM and Multi Level Marketing industry so much they wanted to give back, or pay-it-forward as they say. People from all over the United States come to the trainings at the Success Center in Myrtle Beach. They spent 1,000's of dollars creating a website where people can get the training and tools they need to succeed. MLMSuccessCoaches.com and MSCUniversity is a one-stop shop to success!

Bob & Carole Gardner's Opinion of What Is MLM or Multi Level?

2010-08-08T17:52:00.001-07:00

Frequently Asked Question #1

"What exactly is MLM or Multi-Level Marketing?"

There have been great debates concerning one MLM over the other for many years. Since the beginning of the direct sales industry there have been companies with multi level compensation plans. Most people have no idea what network marketing is. Take a moment and watch this informative video created by one of our Coaches & Consultants at www.mlmsuccesscoaches.com. And discover all you need to succeed!

Exercising Properly

2010-07-23T23:46:00.000-07:00

Exercising Properly

There are two main types of exercise that you can do -

aerobic and anaerobic. The first one, aerobic, means

with oxygen. Aerobic type exercise has an important

distinction, it burns fat as the main fuel.

Anaerobic on the other hand, burns sugar as the

main source of fuel. Despite common myths, exercise

doesn't have to be drastic in any way to provide

massive benefits. Even if you choose light exercise,

you will still burn fat.

Light exercise will clear out lactic acid, which is

a waste of the body, and stimulate your cells to

regenerate. To be sure that you are burning fat

rather than sugar, it's very important to make sure

that you are doing several things as you exercise.

The most important thing you can do as you exercise

is breathe deep. You should always breathe in deep

into your stomach through your nose, hold it for

a few seconds and then exhale hard through your

mouth.

Second, you should make sure that you exercise at

a comfortable level. You should exercise at a level

of 7 out of 10, and still be able to carry on a

normal conversation while you exercise. You should

do this for 45 minutes or so each day, then

you'll begin to notice just how much your energy

will explode.

Even if you don't think you have the time to

exercise, rest assured that there is always time.

If you have to, use the time that you would

normally spend sleeping. With exercising, you'll

actually need less sleep than before.

You can also use the time of your lunch break to

exercise as well. The increase in productivity

will have you more on the ball, and you can save

your time through the dramatic increase in your

overall productivity.

Rebounding, is one of the best

forms of aerobic exercise there is. If you have

access to a rebounder, you shouldn't hesitate to

use it. Use any break you have at work to engage

in some type of movement and deep breathing.

Any type of exercise you do will strongly benefit

your heart. It will make it a stronger and larger

organ. Deep breathing will help your lungs

become stronger and larger as well. There is

research now that links exercise to helping benefit

and almost prevent each and every type of disease

or ailment.

Movement of the joints will promote proper blood

flow and create energy, as sitting down all day

will rob your body of much needed energy. If you

sit down all day, it's very important that you

promote blood flow, circulation, energy, brain

flow, and the strength of your heart. With just

a little bit of your time devoted to exercise,

you'll find yourself healthier

Choosing The Right Exercise For You

2010-06-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Choosing The Right Exercise For You

The type of exercise you do all depends on you and
what you like to do. What you hate doing, paying
membership fees, and whether or not to buy equipment
are all things you need to consider as well as
answer.

If you choose something that you don't like to do,
you aren't going to keep doing it for a long period
of time. Give it some thought - if you don't like
jogging, you aren't going to get up at 6 AM and go
running. If you can't find something you like to
do, choose something you hate the least, which will
normally be walking.

Walking is great exercise, as it suits all levels
of fitness. Anyone can start a walking program at
any time, it's normally the intensity and duration
that differs. Walking is also a social exercise,
as it isn't difficult to find a training partner
to chat with while you exercise. Walking with a
partner will also make time go by faster.

No matter what exercise you choose, you should
start at a low level of intensity and build it up
over a period of weeks, which is essential to the
longevity of your exercise program. If you start
off too hard, you could end up with an injury
which will require time off to get over.

If you are really in bad shape, you should start
off by walking for 10 minutes each day. Then,
increase it by 5 minutes every 2 weeks. To make
things more interesting, you should try walking
a different course every few days. You can also
roster a different friend to walk with you each
day of the week.

If walking isn't your thing, then you may want
to try a fitness center. They have loads of
variety and normally have trainers on hand to
answer any questions you may have. When you
choose a fitness center, make sure that they give
good service.

If they aren't willing to treat you well before
you join, then they certainly won't after you
join. You should also make sure that the equipment
they use is well taken care of. It's easy to
find out, as all you have to do is listen to the
machines. If they squeak a lot or make noise,
then chances are they aren't being taken care of.

If you still aren't sure what you should do, then
you should look into golf or tennis. Both are
good social activities in most areas, and you can
even meet new friends. Tennis is great for fitness
although it isn't for someone who is just starting
out. If you haven't exercised in a long time,
then golf may be the best activity for you.

Keep at it you'll find something that fits your
lifestle and that you enjoy doing on a regular
basis. Once you make it a habit - you'll find
yourself missing it if you happen to get off
schedule for any reason.
Remember: You CAN do this!
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/
Cheers!
Carole
828-582-1965

Evaluating a Business Opportunity

2010-06-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

CONSIDERATION WHEN EVALUATING AN OPPORTUNITY
This was sent to me by my team (Thanks Svetlana, Stephen Clarke and Alex from NuSkin for sending me this informative article!)

When I evaluated all the opportunities I had a list that I used so I could accurately compare each opportunity without involving "emotion", as that little thing has caused me some trouble in the past. I wanted to share this with you so you can see how easy this decision became for me and literally took the guessing out of the equation.

1. Current Status:
I always want to ensure that the risk factor is limited. Based on history we know that the chances for long term success of start-ups in not good. Over the last 25 years over 60,000+ companies have launched and only 70 made it to $100M year in revenue. Only 40 of those are still in business. I tend to stay away from start-ups and look for companies that are at least 2-5 years old.

2. Leadership:
I am very sceptical of companies that don't have f. Many companies are started by ex-Distributors who think they can do better because they believe they understand what it's like in the field. We all know that you do not need to be a good business person to build a network/downline so why is that an endorsement of someones capability of running a large corporation. I compare this to the conventional world when a top salesman leaves his company to start his own with the thought process that they are his clients and he can do a better job. My experience is that this usually ends up with the salesman realizing that there is a lot more to running a company than just going out and selling. If ex-Distributors are involved I want to make sure they have surrounded themselves with good solid business people who are experienced at running a large corporation. This point also included Field Leadership....too many companies are filled with these hot-shot Leaders who are ONLY concerned with what's in it for them...I needed to find a company that had Top Distributors who really cared about their downline but also the company they represented.

3. Growth
Most of the companies are private so it's difficult to get actual numbers but I like to find out where they are in terms of sales and what their projections are over the next 1-3-5-10 years. We know in most cases they are inflated but I like to challenge them to justify their numbers and in the case of Bill Farly, the CEO of Zrii, who told me they would be a Billion Dollar Company when I continued to "press him" as to why, he didn't have a good explanation. By the way they offered me a position that was already generating $6,000 month that I turned down. This point also included global opportunities, if/when they would be open and ready.

4. Products
The products are what creates the RESIDUAL INCOME so although that's not necessarily how you build quickly, it is how you build a solid base. Products must be unique and either at the top or near the top in their category. I also look at industry type....where is the industry going...this is why I always lean toward Wellness. I also look for science because I am aware that the FDA, along with Health Canada and most other countries are looking at the wellness industry very carefully and are not very far away from requiring that "proof" be delivered for all these natural products....this alone kept me far away from ALL the juice companies.

5. Systems & Support
This is very important. I do not want to have to come into any situation and start developing marketing material or training systems. I want to be able to plug people into already existing systems that have been PROVEN to work. I also look for a strong Upline Team, people who do the business full-time and generate the type of income that I want.

6. Speed
I need a company where you can make money quickly....this is not just for me for for the people I bring into the Team. People are motivated by money and the HYPE wares off after a short time and if people are not making money they will simply quit. I need to find a company that you can make REALLY GOOD money immediately which will allow me to bring the seasoned networker in but also make money immediately for the part-time person.

7. Integrity
I wanted a company that stood for something....had a strong mission statement that was more than just some words on a wall. I believe very strongly in "giving back" and I needed a company that supported that vision.

If there is anything that my partners have taught me it's this....the Network Marketing Business Model is only different from other types of business models if you treat it that way. We treat our business just like you would treat yours, in fact you would treat it EXACTLY like you. We look for referrals, share with them what we have and then let then decide if they want to buy.....does that sound familiar?

The problem with most people in our industry is that they were exposed to the industry by the people at the bottom, the 90% who don't make any money and got into the business because they either fell in love with a product, got conned in by someone who played on their emotions or were simply desperate and the buy-in was low so "why not".

We treat our business very professionally, we use an office, we book meetings, we capatalize on the Internet and we work together to share what we have and grow a strong global business TOGETHER....it's very much like a partnership. This is NOT "just another MLM Company".

That's my list and after taking all these and applying them to over 20 opportunities in the market place I found that NuSkin was the only one that satisfied every point. There were several others that had some but none that I determined were even close to NuSkin. I wanted to find a Home, something that 20 years from now I was still involved in and I'm very happy to say that I finally, after much searching have found that Home and I would be honoured and privileged to offer your Contact to be part of our Team!
Remember: You CAN do this!
http://www.canmakemoneyfromhome.com/
Carole Gardner
828-582-1965

How to Lose 10 Pounds If You're Over 40

2010-05-18T21:21:00.000-07:00

How to Lose 10 Pounds If You are Are Over 40

People, especially women, nearing their prime must realize that losing weight is the same no matter what the age may be. For those wondering if it is possible to lose 10 pounds if you are over 40, yes it is. The dietary and exercise routines remain the same. The fundamentals are not altered – even the goals remain true. There is certainly a diversity of methods you can take in order to lose weight effectively.

Use a Pedometer
One way to exercise is to climb a set of steps. Experts agree that a daily 3000-step exercise routine is helpful in burning fats. Fortunately, a pedometer can help you with such task. A pedometer is simply an electronic device that can help you count the steps you take. The electronic device does this by detecting the motion of the hips. However, before buying one you must first know how to pick the right device that can provide you with accuracy.
First, you should not be cheap. Several market outlets offer cheap or free pedometer – these devices can’t provide you with proper readings. Next, you should learn how to program that device and concentrate mainly on counting the steps you take.

Add Imaginary Calories
In case you set a daily calorie intake you can follow, it is always helpful to add an imaginary 10 calorie to everything you are about to eat. For instance, if you have set your daily calorie intake to 1,600, you should be able to know just how much calorie each food you eat has. If the label says 130 calories per serving, add 10 or 15 imaginary calorie to that to make it 140-145. This can ultimately help you achieve your daily calorie intake since chances are, your estimation is accurate.

Spread Your Meals
During normal circumstances, there are only three basic mealtimes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want to effectively shed off extra pounds, add three to four meals in between. However, make these meals smaller than normal. Divide your breakfast to two as well as your lunch and dinner. Eating small can help you avoid hunger pangs in between meals, which is the most common reason of weight loss failure.

Take Time to Walk
If you allow yourself to do some simple cardio routines everyday, you would surely slowly lose weight. The easiest cardio exercise, and not to mention cheapest, is to walk. Many people find it beneficial to take some time everyday for a leisurely walk. A thirty to forty-five-minute walk can help you burn as much as 600 calories everyday.

Buy a Pair of Pants Three Sizes Smaller
Having a goal is helpful in losing weight. Why not materialize this goal in the form of a pair of pants? Buying a pair of expensive pants two to three sizes smaller than the ones you wear can provide you inspiration. This can motivate you to reach your goal. Make sure that you buy the most expensive you can find to make you regret not being able to wear them in case you fail your weight loss program.

There are more ways to lose 10 pounds if you are over 40. All you need to have is patience and determination. Once you achieve your goal, be sure to remove all the clothes that remind you of your previous weight from your closet. Purchase a new set of wardrobe to encourage you to maintain your new figure.
Remember: You CAN do this!
Carole Gardner
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/
828-582-1965

2010-05-18T21:19:00.001-07:00

2010-05-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

Stop Overeating...

2010-05-11T22:12:00.000-07:00

Stop Overeating

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Obesity is one of the leading causes of death. It can lead to various complications of the heart and the entire cardiovascular system. Hypertension, diabetes and even cancer can ramify from simply being overweight. The mere fact is that obesity can be fought with simple measures. There are even those who managed to lose weight simply by cutting back on their food consumption and learning how to stop overeating.

Although this can obviously be easier said than done, overeating is conquerable with the right attitude and knowledge. Exploring the several ways to help you fight one of the most common causes of weight gain can definitely provide long term benefits.

Lessen Your Stress

Stress is on the top list of the causes of overindulging. Many individuals find it easier to forget their problems by indulging on huge amounts of food. Sometimes they even fail to notice just how much they are eating. Stress can definitely alter one’s behavior and causes uncontrollable manias and unhealthy habits.

There are even cases wherein sleepwalking – most of the time caused by stress – results in weight gain since sufferers don’t know that they are eating while sleeping. This is truly horrific indeed and can further cause more serious health problems. To avoid this, try to find ways to lessen your stress. Take some time off to be with yourself and for relaxation.
Love More by Eating Less

Everyone likes food but the majority loves it. Loving food so much that it causes you to always gain weight is a sign of excessiveness. Food consumption can be lessened without causing you to love it less. The basic key here is to eat in moderation. This is probably an age old technique but it still does the trick. Never forget to buy only the right quantity if you are buying food only for yourself.

Eat Before Going to a Party

During the old days, young women are advised to eat before going to a party so as not to embarrass themselves and avoid ‘accidents’. Well, this is still true nowadays though carries additional perks. It is often when people forget to control themselves – most importantly their appetite – during a party.

It is hard to notice that you are already eating too much when you are socializing and rapt with excitement. Get your stomach full or half-full before going to a party to avoid overeating. Don’t stand around the buffet table if you get easily tempted with food. Be a complete butterfly and ‘flutter’ around the party while mingling with your friends.

Know Your Calories

Knowing just how much calories you need to take everyday can help you manage and lost weight. There are several online sources that enable you to calculate this by taking your gender, height, age, current weight and daily activities into consideration. This can definitely help you become more aware of the food you eat once you know your daily recommended calorie intake.
Don’t just take everything you need the next time you do your groceries. Look at the label and see if the items have a detailed nutritional facts printed. It is helpful to be conscious of how much calories you consume each day. Furthermore, this attitude can definitely help you stop overeating and even make you lose weight in the long run.
Remember: You CAN do this! (Nothing tastes as good and Thin FEELS!)
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
828-582-1965

Free Weights VS Machine Exercise

2010-05-06T21:54:00.000-07:00

Free Weights VS Machine exercise

Something you need to keep in mind and never forget is that when you exercise, you are training for life. You still may spend an hour a day in the gym, although that will still leave another 23 hours or so for your muscles to function without using any fancy equipment.

Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement of your body during the exercise is known as the range of motion. The more difficult the range of motion is, the more effective the exercise will be,because your body has to work twice as hard to perform the movement.

Take for the instance the classic dumbbell bicep curl. If you aren't familiar with the exercise,it is performed by standing up straight with your palms facing forward, and a pair of dumbbells held down by your sides. You'll contract your biceps to bring the dumbbells up to your shoulder height,then repeat the exercise as many times as you wish.

Using that same movement for exercise on a bicep curl machine, you should sit down, brace your upper arms on a pad, grasp 2 handles that are in front of you, then perform the same movement as above to move the handles in an upward motion.

Now, looking at the muscle contractions in this exercise, you are contracting essentially your biceps if you are using the curl machine, and that is pretty much all you are doing. When you use the machine you are sitting down, which will limit just how much your shoulders give. The machine has several muscles used in this exercise limited to the biceps, as well as the muscles in your forearms and fingers.

Most of the time, when using machine weights, you will always be limited as to what type of exercise you can perform. You must always follow a strict procedure, which is pretty much the same with free weights. Unlike free weights, machine weights offer a certain degree of resistance.

One of the best thing about free weights is the fact that you move a little chuck around to select the weight you want to use. Instead of dragging it over to your exercise area,you simply select it on the machine. When you are tired during a workout, this can Be a blessing.

A lot of people argue in the fact that free weights are the best for your body. While this is normally true, many people out there feel that machine weights are the best. There are pro sand cons with both machines, although free weights have been around a lot longer and have been proven time after time to achieve dramatic results.

Body builders for example, have used free weights over the years to build very impressive bodies. If you ask most of them about machine weights, they would probably laugh at you and tell you that you need to quit joking around.

In a nutshell, free weights will use more of your muscles than the machines do, which makes them more effective overall. This doesn't mean that the machines are a waste of use, as they offer some great advantages. In some cases,it is best to stabilize the muscles that are being used in a movement, which is where machines are the best to use.

The decision on which to use for you should be based on what you hope to achieve with lifting weights and where you plan to use the equipment,such as home or at a gym. Both systems are great for your body, although the free weights are best to use if you want the best possible workout, and always ensure that your muscles are getting the right workouts they need.
Remember: You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://YourFreedom123.com
Free Coaching: 828-582-1965

Dieting - Eating a Balanced Diet

2010-04-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

Dieting – Eating A Balanced Diet

Our world is able to supply all that the body needs to keep it strong, healthy and living well. Dieting is not always abstaining from food rather, it is eating a balanced diet. It is the preference of one food group over the other that create the imbalance.

Sodium for example is essential to the functioning of the body. Without it various illnesses arise. More than that, sodium makes us sweat out the toxins that the body has accumulated whether naturally or not. Sodium is also an agent that helps keep the body temperature at operating limits.

Fat is too. Fat for all its portrayed grossness keeps the skin looking well and toned. It is the body's best insulator against cold and is a source of the lubricant for the different parts of the body. One of its best purposes though is that it is the body's storehouse of energy if you will. It will keep the body going and surviving long after all the other nutrients are gone. Fat and sodium might be the top food to avoid according to most dieting programs but ask those who are not selling health concoctions.

The answer might be slightly different. But take all things in moderation and as for in the case of fats, consider the source of fat and choose healthy fats instead of unhealthy fats. In like manner, fiber is a good thing for us, but it would be bad for our health if all that the body gets is fiber. The issue then is not so much with what is introduced to the body but the manner, sources and proportions by which it is introduced.

Take for example sugar. Processed sugar is good as a quick source of energy. Fruit sugar is better. The sugar in the fruit is burned by the body in slower quantities and therefore lasts longer unlike its processed counterpart. Fruit sugar does not give the feeling of a quick energy surge like that which we feel with processed sugar.

Coffee likewise in moderation can be a good source of antioxidants aside from its various benefits. Antioxidants keep us healthy, vibrant, and arrest the aging process. Of course too much coffee is too much coffee. Just like anything that is ingested in copious amounts, the benefits are negated and often illnesses if not discomfort occurs.

The best way to diet then is to have a balanced diet. Everything that we eat must be limited to or as close as possible to prescribed amounts. There is this food chart that is commercially available that will help anyone determine the correct ratio that the body requires. Elementary really but very informative, it tells us of things that we should already know but do not.

In an effort to get the best diet, we sometimes go to lengths to buy the expensive foods. Fine sentiment but really unnecessary. All food has its purpose; all food has its own nutrient that will serve the body well. Everything that is edible under heaven is to provide life. The difference sometimes is in the advertising, who endorses it and how successful is the hype. Otherwise the difference is not much, only the price. You can eat well on a limited budget.

As for water, you can't go wrong with purified water. Water, even when taken copiously, will always be good. Everyone knows that drinking enough water is so important. In regards to how much water to drink, think of it this way: that which the body does not need is either perspired or flushed out.

The best way to a balanced diet then is to eat that which is available and to have variety but only in prescribed amounts. If obesity is the issue, you can start with thinking about what you eat most and limit its intake or eliminate it for a while until your weight normalizes. But drink water, lots of it.
Remember: You CAN do this!
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/
Carole Gardner
828-582-1965

10 Things You Should Know about Stretching...

2010-04-06T20:41:00.000-07:00

10 Things You Should Know About Stretching

I hope you are enjoying these tips to help you improve your life.
Before fitness training, one must give importance to doing warm-up or stretching exercises to prevent accidents or to enhance the output during the training. There are also a number of precautionary measures and tips to serve as guidelines when doing fitness exercises. I will list a few for you, and you can find more at http://www.yourfreedom123.com/ Here are some of them.

1. To increase your flexibility and to avoid injuries, stretch before and after workout.
Almost everyone knows that stretching before workout prevents injuries during the exercises, but only few people know that stretching after workout, when muscles are still warm, can increase flexibility.

2. Hold your stretching position for more than 60 seconds to increase flexibility. While holding your position for 20 second sis enough for warm ups, holding each position for at least 60seconds will develop the body's flexibility.

3. Do not go into a stretching position then immediately return to the relaxed position, and do it repeatedly. This is more appropriately termed as bouncing while in a position.
When stretching, hold that position for several seconds, and then slowly relax. You may do this exercise repeatedly this way. Bouncing or forcing yourself into a position during stretching can strain or damage some joints or muscles.

4. Work slowly in increments instead of immediately proceeding to doing the hardest exercise or position.

5. Make sure that you have stretched or warmed up all muscle groups. For some people, even if they have strong bodies, they tend to neglect the neck when working out of stretching.
Stretching the neck muscles can be as simple as placing the palm of one's hand against the front of the head and pushing it. Then, do the same to the sides and the back of the head.

6. Stretch regularly to continually increase your range of movements and your level of flexibility and strength.

7. Workout considering only your capabilities and not of others. Do not force yourself to do exercises that you are not yet capable of just because there are people who can do it. Increase your limits slowly.

Listen to your body.
There are days when your body may be too tired that you may have to consider reducing your range of motion.

8. Learn to rest. Rest in between sets and stations to make sure that the body has enough time to recover its energy. Also, it is advisable that you don't work the same muscle groups consecutively for two days.

The muscles grow during the period when you rest and not when you are working out.

9. Do aerobic exercises to strengthen your heart. Aerobic exercises are those physical activities that much oxygen for fuel. This includes cardiovascular exercises such as skipping rope,running or swimming.

10. Music may help you when you want to train for longer periods or to increase your intensity. You can use mp3 players, CD players or lightweight am radio receivers for this.
Just make sure that you brought your headset with you so you wouldn't disturb people who don't prefer music while exercising.

Apart from preventing injuries and increasing one's limit, it is also said that stretching is good for a tired body and also for a stressed mind and spirit.
Remember: You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,Carole Gardner
P.S. Want Free Coaching? call me at 828-582-1965

Another Great Article by Guest Writer Os Hillman...

2010-03-18T23:49:00.000-07:00

The Fallacy of Full-Time Christian Work TGIF Today God Is First by Os Hillman03-19-2010

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." - Colossians 3:23-24

"I didn't know you were in full-time Christian work," said my close friend as we were driving. "I didn't realize that," she went on. I responded, "Every person who has followed the will of God in their life is in full-time Christian work." God calls some to the mission field, others to be accountants, and others to be advertising executives, and still others to be construction workers. God never made a distinction between sacred and secular. In fact, the Hebrew word avodah is the root word having the same meaning of "work" and "worship." God sees our work as worship.
We have incorrectly elevated the role of the Christian worker to be more holy and committed than the person who is serving in a more secular environment. Yet the call to the secular workplace is as important as any other calling. God has to have His people in every sphere of life. Otherwise, many would never come to know Him because they would be separated from society.
I learned this lesson personally when I sought to go into "full-time" service as a pastor in my late twenties, only to have God thrust me back into the business world unwillingly. This turned out to be the best thing He could have done for me, because it was never His will for me to be a pastor. He knew I was more suited for the workplace.

We are all in missions. Some are called to foreign lands. Some are called to the jungles of the workplace. Wherever you are called, serve the Lord in that place. Let Him demonstrate His power through your life so that others might experience Him through you today and see your vocation as worship to His glory.

Connecting Deeply With God's WorkWisdom at Work is for anyone seeking to understand how their job can connect deeply with the work God would have them do. It will lead readers through Scripture and show how work can be an act of worship.Learn More

Eating And Exercise for Success

2010-03-07T21:28:00.000-08:00

Eating And Exercise for SUCCESS
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Hey There! I admire you decision to take control of your life!

Anytime you exercise, you do so in order to try and maintain good health. You also know that you have to eat as well, so your body will have the energy it needs to exercise and maintain for the everyday tasks of life.

For making the best of your exercise, what you eat before and after you workout is very important.

No matter if you are going to be doing a cardio workout or aresistance workout, you should always make it a point to eat a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates.

What makes that determining percentage of carbs and protein you consume is whether or not you are doing cardio or resistance exercise and the intensity level that you plan to work at.
The ideal time for you to eat your pre workout meal is an hour before you start. If you plan to work at a low intensity level, you should keep your pre workout meal down to 200 calories or so. If you plan to exercise at a high level of intensity, you will probably need your meal to be between 4,000 and 5,000 calories.

Those of you who are doing a cardio session will need to consume amix of 2/3 carbs and 1/3 protein.

Doing so will give you longer sustained energy from the extra carbs with enough protein to keep your muscle from breaking down while you exercise.

For resistance exercise, you'll need to eat a mix of 1/3 carbs and2/3 protein, as this will help you get plenty of energy from the carbs to perform each set you do and the extra protein will help keep muscle breakdown to a minimum while you exercise.

Eating after you exercise is just as important as your pre workout meal. Anytime you exercise, whether its cardio or resistance, you deplete energy in the form of glycogen.

The brain and central nervous system rely on glycogen as their main source of fuel, so if you don't replace it after you exercise, your body will begin to break down muscle tissue into amino acids, and then convert them into usable fuel for the brain and the central nervous system.
Keep in mind that mostly during resistance exercise, you'll breakdown muscle tissue by creating micro tears. What this means, is that after a workout, your muscles will instantly go into repair mode.

Protein is the key here for muscle repair, as you don't want muscle breaking down even further to create fuel instead of lost glycogen.

Once you have finished a cardio session, you'll need to consume mainly carbohydrates, preferably those with high fiber. Rice, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, and northern fruits are excellent sources.

Also, try to consume 30 - 50 grams of there types of carbs after you exercise. After your cardio workout, it is fine to eat within5 - 10 minutes.

Once you've finished a resistance workout, you will need to consume a combination of carbs and protein. Unlike cardio workouts, resistance workouts will break down muscle tissue by creating micro tears.

You'll need protein as this happens to build up and repair these tears so that the muscle can increase in size and strength. The carbs will not only replace the lost muscle glycogen, but will also help the protein get into muscle cells so it can synthesize into structural protein, or the muscle itself.

After your resistance exercise, you should wait up to 30 minutes before you eat, so that you won't take blood away from your muscles too fast. During your recovery time, here's something that will help you on your journey to a better you: http://www/YourFreedom123.com
The blood in your muscles will help the repair process by removing the metabolic waste products.
Remember: You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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American Health Care Issues

2010-02-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

American Health Issues – Identifying Priorities and How to Address Them

Health is one of the largely discussed topics in America and is a major concern amongst electorates in choosing people to elect in office.

For several years now, American health issues appear to be a pressing matter and it takes a full-scale impact on the society and economy. Hence, providing enough community health coverage is currently being looked at by the government, alongside providing center for multicultural health care.

One of the most basic steps to addressing American health issues is the understanding of public health issues. We need to provide immediate care and enhance health care training to come to the aid for those who need them.

According to health experts, obesity remains to be on top of the list when it comes to national health issues. In fact, nationwide health surveys reveal that the rate of obesity in America is even increasing,making it one of the single largest public health issues, if not the largest,in society today.

Much of that, according to experts,can be attributed to lack of knowledge when it comes to proper nutrition and dietary choices.

In fact, the concept of a well-balanced meal has changed enormously over time with most people in taking fast foods on a regular basis. And this comes at a hefty cost (literally) since medical insurance and health care costs are on the rise as well.

Another concern pointed out by health experts in analyzing American health issues is the consumer awareness on reading and understanding labels. This is still in relation to adapting proper nutrition and balanced diet as part of individual health care efforts.

There is the FDA who is responsible for the regulation of proper labeling to ensure that the consumers are protected. Also that the products sold in the market really do contain the beneficial food properties it promises to bring. But still, the final choice lies on the consumer.
The need to get health insurance is another consequent issue to arise out of American health issues, such that it has even been mandated by the government. When you apply for health insurance, you must consider specific situations and the amount of health care needed when making your choice.

There is a family health insurance plan that you can avail of that requires you to settle a monthly premium and get specific medical treatment or care, depending on the extent of coverage. Those are just some key elements to settle and ensure that essentials of health care issues are being addressed.
Of Course: The Best Health Insurance is to Stay Healthy!
Remember: You CAN Do this...
Sincerely
Carole Gardner
828-582-1965

Children and Exercise

2010-02-10T20:16:00.000-08:00

Children And Exercise

If you have a child who wants to start exercising and lifting weights, you may find yourself wondering what you should do. While some think it is perfectly fine for children to exercise, there are others that think differently.

The long and short of it is that yes, it is beneficial for your child to partake in exercise or training regimen although there are a few things that you should keep in mind once this starts to happen.

No matter how you look at it, children aren't miniature adults and therefore you can't use the same methods with growing children that you can use with adults, as children are different from adults emotionally, anatomically, and physiologically.

All children have immature skeletons, as their bones don't mature until they get 14 - 22 years of age. With girls, exercise during childhood can have very critical effects on bone health that can last for their entire lives.

Children are often times vulnerable to growth related overuse injuries such. Children have immature temperature regulation systems due to their having a large surface area compared to their muscle mass which will cause them to be more susceptible to injury when they aren't properly warmed up.

Children don't sweat as much as adults do, so they will be more susceptible to heat exhaustion as well as a heat stroke. Due to their low muscle mass and immature hormone system, it makes it harder for them to develop strength and speed.Their breathing and heart response during exercise are also different from an adults, which will affect their capacity for exercise.
On the other hand, young boys and girls can drastically improve their strength with weight training although opposed to adults, neurological factors instead of muscle growth factors are mostly responsible.

When you consider programs for children, first and foremost you should obtain a medical clearance. The first approach to designing a program is to establish a repetition range of 8 - 12 and keep the work load appropriate for the range.

You should ensure that workouts are spread out enough to have at least 1 - 2 full days of rest between workouts. The main focus when working out should be on the form of every exercise performed,and not on the amount of weight being lifted.

Before weight training, warm up and stretching should be done. Start your children off with light loads. No more than 3 non consecutive exercise sessions should be done in a week. You should also see to it that they drink plenty of water before, during,and after exercise. Getting enough water is very important with exercise, as it is often times very easy to get dehydrated - especially with children.
Teach your children to take good care of themselves by setting a good example and teaching
them the proper techniques.
Remember: You CAN Do This!
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Fitness Trainer: Boredom Busters

2010-01-25T21:08:00.000-08:00

Fitness Trainer: Boredom Busters
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I admire your decision to take control of your life...keep up the good work!

One of the biggest obstacles to staying on track for fitness is losing motivation. People are just starting an exercise program can find themselves quickly tired of the same routine.
Keeping exercise appealing and maintaining a good fitness perspective is key to long-term success.

If you have to watch the exact same episode of your favorite television show every day for the rest of your life, you would probably be banging your head against the wall by the end of the week. You would change the channel, pick up a book, or do anything you could to avoid something you once enjoyed.

Yet, many people starting on a fitness program feel compelled to follow the same routine, day after day after day, and consequently all off the exercise wagon due to sheer boredom.
That is why, most people would want the services of a fitness trainer in order to provide them the different portions of the fitness program in a more livelier style.
Fitness trainers are actually those who are expert in analyzing and creating a fitness program that is right for you.

They are the ones who will calculate your appropriateness to a certain program with regards to your "fitness level," create the program according to your specific needs, and keep you stimulated and inspired by giving you activities that will not bore you.

But then again, as with other entities included in the fitness world, not all fitness trainers are created equal. They may vary from the different trainings that they have, the health education they have acquired, and the skills that they have learned.

Hence, it is important to consider some factors that will determine if a certain fitness trainer is right for you. Here is how:

1. Certification
Like any item or product, the quality is sometimes measured and determined through the certification that goes with it. Hence,before you choose your fitness trainer, it is important to verify if the trainer is duly certified by a highly regarded fitness association.
It is also best to choose a trainer that has a CPR certification or first aid qualifications.

2. Education/Trainings
Be sure to choose a fitness trainer who had acquired an adequate training and education as far as health and physical fitness is concerned.
Even though it is not necessary, trainers who have acquired education connected with health or any other related field will definitely have an edge over the others.

3. Knows how to give the right attention
A good fitness trainer should know how to provide his or her client an undivided attention whenever their session is going on. In this way, the trainer will be able to focus more on the details that needs attention and immediate considerations.

4. Knows how to track development
It is best to choose a fitness trainer that knows how to track his or her client's progress as far as fitness is concerned.
In this way, the trainer will be able to generate new activities and trainings designated for a particular result of the client.

5. Good Personality
Since you will be dealing most with your fitness trainer, it is best if you will look for somebody with a pleasing personality,somebody whom you can be comfortable. It is best to hire the services of somebody whom you can easily get along with.
Boiled down, the services of a fitness center and the contributions it can give you while working out on those belly fats, are, indeed,one of the best help that you can get from a professional person who knows what he is doing.
Hence, it is best to choose the best person who can give you the best services that you need so that you will never get bored again.
Remember:
You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,Carole Gardner
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Is Small Talk Killing your Sale? By Guest Writer Kurt Mortensen

2010-01-12T17:28:00.000-08:00

There are Common Mistake of Old School Persuaders.
I love introducing you to guest writers who have awesome things to teach.
One of my favorites is Kurt Mortensen. I highly recommend his book.

Here's a Question: Can I kill a sale with small talk?

I'm great at warming up my prospect - I can small talk with anyone.

At times this can be a great skill, one that can win friends. We live in a different society today. Time is of the essence. You have to be prepared to get to the point. Most people don't appreciate useless dribble drabble.

Here is what the research is telling us. The majority of prospects do not appreciate unsolicited small talk, and many find it offensive. People buy from others who understand their wants and needs. This skill can be a great asset or a great liability. You need to read your prospect and understand when small talk is appropriate.

For many it is after the relationship has been established and they know you care and are sincere. You could be going down the wrong road asking about some one's family and their interests before they who you are and what you represent. For some you can mix business with chitchat after you get to the point.

You have heard it with the telemarketers - the first thing they say is, "Hi, how are you this evening?" And you are thinking, what do you care or you don't really mean it. If the prospect wants the small talk, they will initiate it. Follow their lead.

Many persuaders don't know how to maintain rapport throughout the entire persuasive situation. You see people in sales break the ice, build rapport for the first five minutes, and then launch into their presentation. All of a sudden, they get serious and change their demeanor. What is the prospect supposed to think?

The person they have been talking to for the past five minutes has now changed. Which one is the real person? The two were getting along, having fun, and all of a sudden, without warning, the salesperson becomes serious and dives into a sales pitch. This breaks rapport and seems incongruent to the prospect. You both know why you are there and what the ultimate goal will be, so continue to build on that rapport.

The call to action is the most important part of your presentation. This is where your audience understands exactly what you want them to do. It is where you define yourself as a persuader instead of a presenter. This conclusion should not come as a shock to your audience.

Throughout your presentation, you should gently lead them to the conclusion that you are going to present at the end. Prompt them so they end up wanting what you are going to propose anyway. You should prepare your audience for this conclusion before you even start on the rest of the presentation. Your entire presentation should be built around the call to action. In your preparation, make sure your conclusion is explicit and that the audience is not left on their own to make sense of and understand your message. You need to tell them what to believe; you draw the conclusion for them.

Make the call to action easy for them to follow and simple for them to do. There should be no doubt in your prospects' minds about exactly what you want them to do. When planning and preparing your call to action, remember that it should not be long and painful. Be short, brief, and to the point.
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Testing For Nutritional Deficiencies

2009-11-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

Testing for Nutritional Deficiencies

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Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person's nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement, or people may even be taking supplements that are not helping them. It's because everyone has a unique body chemistry that Testing is Essential!

For Example, bleeding gums and painful joints will show the low levels of vitamin C . Starvation is a state of overall deprivation of nutrients and can effect all ages. There is no better way to be sure of what your own body chemistry needs than to do a simple in home test - that is then sent off to a very Scientific and Sophisticated Laboratory. There they can determine what your body needs and develop an extremely high quality, customized supplement program for you. It's as easy as opening a packet each day with about 6 or so capsules of the highest quality, so that your body can start to be resorted back to health.

This is so affordable now for the average person and so it's something everyone needs to be aware of. It's been said and I agree...that the Very Best Health care plan is to STAY Healthy!

Another example is - decreases in nutrients like Calcium, B12, Biotin and so on can lead to a nutritional deficiency and it is very important to recognize them before any serious diseases start.

The nutritional board of The National Academy of Sciences, recommends a daily dietary calcium intake of 360mg for new born infants and 800mg for children and adults.
When someone has breathing problems their are doctors that recommend having nutritional testing for B12 and biotin nutrition.

They don’t test for very important Metabolic functions, and also have a wide variety of comprehensive tests, such as test for hidden food allergies, hormone imbalances, stress and more.

I have personally seen myself, that when it comes to conventional medical doctors, a common recommendation is blood testing to check for overall functions. My testing from the Trump Network proved to be more accurate than my Doctor's blood work - revealing that my liver levels were in fact slightly off, where my blood work which was done at the same time showed all my levels to be within the "normal" range. I knew that because of the massive amounts of drugs I had to be on, following my surgery would have my liver working overtime!

Today though, things are changing and alternative health doctors do the more updated kinds of testing as in the case of magnesium deficiency.

Adding the suggested nutrients by the doctors into your diet in the form of food or as a supplement can help to fight diseases.

If you are interested in having these types of tests done, you can contact Carole for simple and affordable at home testing. They will then provide you your own personal report.

Then on the basis of this report you will be advised as to the supplements you should be on in regards to your own unique body chemistry. You will be provided with a detailed report that can guide you through the various measures required to combat your kind of nutritional deficiency for your overall health and well being. We've seen many great testimonials - for more information contact Carole Gardner directly.
Remember: You CAN Do this..I Can help
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Better Workout Fitness Program

2009-11-01T19:28:00.000-08:00

Better Work Out

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I'm so glad to see you're sticking with these tips:

1.Stop and Go

If you play a sport that requires a full sprint, remember that a full sprint strains the muscles of the lower body. To combat this,do stop-and-go exercises.

For example, run 30 meters at about 80 percent of your effort, slow to a jog for five to 10 meters, then run again for another30 meters.

Repeat this process five times.

2.On bended knees
Almost 3 out of four ACL injury occurs when players are landing or turning. If your knees are bent instead of straight, the risk of injury is greatly reduced according to a report in the JAAOS(Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons).

3.Cool down
Heatstroke is not something that can be easily cured like headache.
To avoid it, stay cool and hydrated.
Be sure the combined temp an humidity is less than 160. This is according to Dr. Dave Janda of the IPSM.

4.Get the proper equipment
Badly fitting gears or ill sized equipment can be a cause of training injuries. The extra money spent on proper equipment goes along way.

5.Do it the right way
Bad technique is just as bad as, well, bad equipment. Seek advice from pros and trainer, this advice are invaluable to your exercises or training.

6.Go West (or whichever direction)
If you're playing or training in multiple directions, your warm up should also. Move sideways, backward, forward and all the motions you might be doing.
This allows your body to be prepared.

7.Have yourself filmed
The camera doesn't lie. Show your video to a person well verse in your training, so he can give a critic of your fitness regimen.

8.Loosen the shoulders.
Even a slightly injured rotator cuff can shut down the function of a shoulder. You might want to include stretching to protect your rotator cuffs.

9.Take An early dip
Schedule your swimming sessions early. The less people in the pool means less of everything in the pool.

10. Protect yourself
Wearing custom-fitted mouth guards reduces the risk of injuries by as much as 82 percent, according to a study at UNC at Chapel Hill.
Plunk out the cash for a custom-fitted mouth guard and it'll last for years including your smile and teeth.

11. Smooth out your tendon
Inquire about ultrasound needle therapy. These procedure is minimally by using ultrasound to guide a needle.

The needle smoothness the bone, breaks up calcification's, and fixes scar tissue.
Thirteen out of twenty patients saw improvement, and the session takes only about 15 minutes of your time.

12. Buy your running shoes after work.
Shop in the evening, the feet are swollen after a day of work. It approximates how your feet will be after three miles of running.

13. Do off road running.
If the surface is unstable, it trains the ankles to be stable.

14. Know where you're going.
Whether its biking, or skiing, be sure to have a dry run down any path first. A lot of injuries can be avoided when you're familiar with the route taken.

15. Train hard.
Anxiety reduces your peripheral vision by three degrees and slows the reaction time by almost 120 milliseconds, according to an article of the Journal of Sports Sciences.

When the going gets difficult, the veteran athlete rely on skills they've trained for and practiced.
It keeps them cooler under pressure, widening their vision so they can see react much faster.
Remember: You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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Talent is Never Enough...by Claude Savage

2009-10-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH:
Choices that will take you beyond your talent.

The choices you make today will determine
who and what you will one day become.

If talent were enough, then the most effective and influential people would always be the most talented ones. But that is not the case. Consider this:
* More than 50 percent of all CEOs of fortune 500 companies had c or c- averages in college.
* Sixty-five percent of all U.S. senators came from half of their school classes.
* Seventy-five percent of U.S. presidents were in the lower half of their classes.
* More than 50 percent of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college.

TALENT ISN`T EVERYTHING BUT EVERYONE HAS TALENT.

1. BELIEF LIFTS YOUR TALENT.
When people believe in themselves, they unleash power in themselves and resources around them that immediately take them to a higher level. Belief helps you see the picture and reach for it. Make a journal of your top five talents. By taking the time to discover and list your talents, you help light the fire of your belief
and increase your expectations to become that person. If you do not believe in you how do you expect others to believe in you. You must believe in yourself because you are unique. There is no one else like you.

2. PASSION ENERGIZES YOUR TALENT.
What carries people to the top? It isn`t talent. It`s passion. Passion is more important than a plan because passion creates fire and fuel. As long as passion is there, it doesn`t matter how many times you fail. It doesn`t matter how many times
you fall down. It doesn`t matter if others say you cannot succeed. You keep going. You are talent-plus and do not stop until you succeed.

3. INITIATIVE ACTIVATES YOUR TALENT.
It`s a cliche` to say that every journey begins with the first step, yet it is true. Talent-plus people don`t wait for everything to be perfect to move forward. They don`t wait until their fear subsides. They take initiative. As soon as they take that first step and start moving forward, things become a little easier. When momentum gets strong
enough, many of the problems take care of themselves and talent can take over.

4. PREPARATION AND PRACTICE SHARPENS YOUR TALENT.
Being unprepared puts you out of position. preparation positions people correctly, and it is often the separation between winning and losing. Talent-plus people who prepare will live by their motto: "All`s well that begins well." You play at the level at which you practice. If you want to sum up what lifts most successful individuals above the crowd, you could do it with four little words: a little bit more. Successful people pay their dues and do all that is expected of them-plus a little bit more.

5. PERSEVERANCE SUSTAINS YOUR TALENT.
Perseverance is not an issue of talent. It is not an issue of time. It is about finishing. talent provides hope for accomplishment, but perseverance guarantees it. Playwright Noel Coward commented, "thousands of people have talent. The one and only thing that counts is: Do you have staying power?" Stamina comes from expecting life to be difficult, from developing the habit of overcoming adversity and from taking one more step when you think you have nothing left. When you feel like quitting, push yourself to take one more step.

6. COURAGE TESTS YOUR TALENT.
People think of courage as a quality required only in times of extreme danger or stress, such as during war or disaster. But it`s much larger than that-and more ordinary than we think. Courage is an everyday virtue. Professor, writer and apologist C.S. Lewis wrote, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at its testing point.' You can do nothing worthwhile without courage. The person who exhibits courage is often to live without regrets.

7. TEACHABILITY EXPANDS YOUR TALENT.
If you are a highly talented person, you may have a tough time with teachability. Why? Because talented people often think they know it all. And that makes it difficult for them to expand their talent. Teachability is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude. It is the desire to listen, learn and apply. When i teach and mentor leaders, I remind them if they stop learning, they stop leading. But if they remain teachable, they`ll keep making an impact as leaders. Take the advice of Ian Harvwy, CEO of London-based BTG, who asks people in his inner circle to tell him: Two things he should stop doing-Two things he should keep doing-Two things he should start doing.

8. CHARACTER PROTECTS YOUR TALENT.
Many people with talent make it into the limelight, but the ones who have neglected to develop strong character rarely stay there long. Why? Because people cannot climb beyond the limitations of their character. Talented people are sometimes tempted to take shortcuts. Character prevents that. Talented people have the potential to be difference-makers. Character makes a difference in them. Talented people are often a gift to the world. character protects the gift.

9. RELATIONSHIPS INFLUENCE YOUR TALENT.
Almost all our sorrows can be traced to relationships with the wrong people, and our joys to relationships with the right people. That`s why relationships are so important. Surround yourself with people who add value to you and encourage you, and your talent will go in a positive direction. do not spend time with people who constantly drain you, pull you in the wrong direction or try to hold you down. If you do it will be almost impossible for your talent to take flight. People can trace the successes and failures in their lives to their most significant relationships.( it takes five positive remarks to counteract the effect of one negative one.) Distance yourself from the negatives and your talents will flourish.

10. SELF-DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITY AND TEAMWORK STRENGTHENS AND MULTIPLIES YOUR TALENT.
Self-discipline is the ability to do what`s right even when you don`t feel like it. Nothing adds "muscle" to talent like responsibility. It lifts talent to a new level and increases its stamina. I realize responsibility is often the last choice people desire to make. You have to first of all be responsible to yourself. In the Academy Award-winning movie Rocky, boxer Rocky Balboa describes his relationship with his girlfriend, Adrian: "I`ve got gaps. She`s got gaps. But together we`ve got no gaps." what a wonderful description of teamwork! Partner with others who have strengths you do not have and you both will have no gaps. If you want to do something really big, then do it as part of a team.

CLOSING:
By now I trust you agree that the key choices we make-apart from the natural talent we already poses-set us apart from others who have talent alone. remember your ATTITUDE determines your ALTITUDE.

The Trump fireworks in Miami are about to skyrocket. Are you prepared?
By Guest Writer and My Good Friend - Claude Savage
Thanks Claude for this Great Advice!
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Weight Loss Supplements...Are They Safe?

2009-10-08T21:20:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Supplements: Are They Safe?
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Weight loss supplements are all over the market.
They are everywhere that you look. On the television, at the pharmacy, and in your face on the Internet. If you are wondering if they are safe, well you should consider each and every one because they are all different. There are pills, drinks, powders and more in the form of weight loss supplements.

These weight loss supplements all claim to be safe, and will help you lose weight fast. However, the safest ones are going to be the ones that are made of all natural ingredients. The people that are selling these supplements are using celebrities to make them seem appealing to the public. Are they really losing weight by using these products? We really don’t know now do we?
Weight Loss Pills

Using weight loss supplements in the form of a pill is probably the worst kind that you can use. Taking pills unnecessarily is not good for your body in the first place. If the pills that you are looking at taking for your weight loss are promising energy as well as to curb your appetite, you may want to look into the ingredients and find out what is behind these little weight loss pills that are so magical. Do your homework and find out what kind of ingredients they have in them and just exactly what it is that you are putting into your body.

Weight Loss Drinks
Weight loss drinks are a dime a dozen on the market today. You will find supplement drinks that can replace meals as well as snacks. If you are considering the use of a weight loss supplement in drink form, again, do your homework! Make sure that you know what is behind the drink that is supposed to help you drop the pounds and keep them off. Find out if there are any side effects that you need to be aware of before you try one and do your research on them thoroughly! Just because another pretty face on TV has lost so much weight by using a weight loss drink, does not mean that you will as well. Make sure you know what you are drinking before you drink.
Natural Weight Loss Supplements

If you are serious about using a weight loss supplement, ask your doctor about the best, all natural weight loss supplements that can help you kick start your diet and weight loss. Notice I said kick-start. Do not plan on depending on the supplement for the entire time that you need to lose weight. Sometimes you can take a supplement to help get off the first ten pounds and that is motivation enough from there to do it on your own. Think about it as a kick-start and then be willing to drop it and do it on your own once you have seen the first results.
Remember, You CAN Do This....I Can Help!
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Carole Gardner
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Want Success?....BE Consistent!

2009-09-21T05:52:00.000-07:00

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We have all heard the old saying "Nothing worthwhile in life comes without work". And, the reality is that any business requires some investment of time, money and commitment. The Truth you Will come to know is that if you work the Trump Network Consistently in a way that is effective and Duplicatable You Will Become Wealthy! (Very Wealthy!).

To achieve anything in life you must put the proper work into it. Not just once in a while, but consistently. Being consistent is the major key in being successful in your Network Marketing company - or in any other aspect of your life. Treat your Business like a Business!Ask yourself: "Am I as consistent as I can be in doing the things I need to do to grow my business?" Ask: DO I MAKE MY BUSINESS A PRIORITY AND TREAT IT LIKE A BUSINESS?

Honestly Ask Yourself: How many of these things to You Do Consistently?-Do you consistently get on your team and/or company conference calls and/or Webinars?-Do your consistently invite guests onto those Business Overview calls & Webinars?

-Do you Tap into Training (I recommend http://www.danijohnson.com/ )– her FREE Profit Zone membership-Do you consistently attend local meetings?
-Do you consistently get to the company's major conventions?
-Do you consistently work your warm market, introducing your opportunity to as many people as possible? -Do you consistently advertise your opportunity month to month?
-Do you Utilize a Simple and Duplicatable System?
-Do you 3-way call prospects with your upline?
-Do you Consistently call New leads?
-Which Really Boils down to this: Are you always Talking to NEW People Every Day....Somehow?

Believe me, the people who make incredible incomes from Network Marketing do these things. You Don’t necessarily have to do ALL these things…but you Must Take Effective Action In a few of these areas on a Regular Basis.

Let’s Talk and I promise…that NO Matter How Busy You are…or what happens in your life that gets in the way…or how uncomfortable you feel About these things…WE WILL come up with an Individual Plan that works for You. You can Start Right where you are…Right now. I’ll Help you to develop the skills you need And...fit it into your Busy Schedule too!

I LOVE Helping others…to shorten their learning curve, save time and money in the process and
reach their Goals! (LET’S DO IT TOGETHER!)Let's talk about consistently doing the EFFECTIVE things - so that you can make a great income at home.

Successful people consistently get their opportunity in front of new people every month,
knowing that they are going to find another strong business builder from their leads.
Consistently working with new prospects will develop your sponsoring skills and allow you to take advantage of an unlimited supply of quality prospects to speak to every single month, by adding to your “pipeline”. Your Pipeline is a list of Interested and QUALIFIED people who you will want to continue following up with.

If you consistently work the leads every month, developing your follow-up skills, you will become very successful in building your organization.

Then imagine how productive you become when you can teach your organization how to duplicate these efforts. The growth your organization will experience when that happens will be amazing!

When it comes to working leads or any other thing in your network marketing business, or life in general, don't expect any easy "quick fixes" or "get rich quick" scenarios. Instead, plan on doing working consistently over a period of time. The rewards in this industry for being that consistent are staggering.

Make the commitment to Stick with it and Make it work and it will…Pay YOU WELL! The facts are: the landscape of network marketing is evolving everyday and more and more having the skills to work leads is becoming vital to being successful in growing your business. Be consistent in working with new people every month you will have a very bright future!

It’s a Proven Fact that in times of Recession – The Network Marketing Industry Thrives!

It has often been said "The only people who do not succeed in this business are those who do not work it!" (I know from my own personal experience, if the Company, Products, System and Support are in place....then this is VERY TRUE!) The time it personally takes to build your business may vary from that of others but 'if you build it they will come!' 'If you Love it, it will Love You Back…and it will Pay you Very Well! So, once you decide on a good, solid business, then Commit to it and Make it a Priority – like you would have if you spent hundreds of thousands of dollars,( like it takes to start many traditional businesses). Develop your skills, Use your team support, training and 3rd party validations.

And…..Most Importantly NEVER Give up!

I know this is True…again from My Own Personal Experience. I’m Here to Help YOU be Successful . I've seen people give up - Right Before their Success is just about to come. So, Call me – let’s stay in Close contact so YOU will have the Success that you Want. I’m committed to YOUR Success…Have fun!

Remember: You CAN Do This!...Let me help

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Sincerely,

Carole Gardner

Aquasize To A Flatter Stomach!

2009-09-19T21:18:00.000-07:00

Aquasize To A Flatter Stomach!

You know, self improvement is an ongoing process - I'm glad you removing forward!
When the weather is warm, there is nothing quite like going for aref reshing swim at the local pool.

To add to the benefits, you can use it as an opportunity to work on those stomach muscles. The water provides natural resistance, making the pool a great place to do stomach exercises to flatten out that tummy.

Despite the greater resistance water has than air, aquasizing is low-impact, meaning less strain on joints. http://www.YourFreedom123.com

Remember, consult your doctor before beginning a new workout routine, and always warm up properly to prevent injury.

The first set of exercises to try is called the jump and dig.

There are two moves in this set, one for the upper body and one for the lower body.
The former is great for your obliques, and the latter works on your abdominals.
To start, stand in water that is between your belly button and chest. To work the lower body (including your abdominals), put your feet a wide distance apart, then jump so your knees come up to the surface of the water and back down.

Picture a frog as you do it; this will help you get the form right.
Next, to work the upper body, begin by making a scoop with both hands at the surface of the water. Bring your hand scoop below the surface, then scoop up and to one side.
Alternate sides to work the obliques on both sides.

Start by doing the two moves separately for three minutes each.
Once you have mastered the form, do them at the same time to exercise both sets of stomach muscles at once.

As you build strength and endurance, you can add water gloves to increase resistance. You can also do the exercises faster, packing more reps into each three minute period.

Form is key, though. Do not sacrifice form for the sake of speed. It is better to do it properly than quickly. Also remember to set fitness goals and work toward them at a gradual pace.
Do not push yourself too hard, too fast. You may want to see results fast, but an injury will seriously delay your workout goals.

Start small, know your limits, and build gradually.

As long as you are working on your midsection, here are a few additional tips.
First, proper diet is essential to any fitness routine. A great, hard workout can be completely negated by improper eating habits.

Second, stay hydrated both while working out and in everyday life. A good rule of thumb is to take your body weight in pounds, divide it by 2, and drink that number of ounces of water each day.

This helps to keep the body functioning at it's highest level. More tips can be found at http://www.blogger.com/http;//www.YourFreedom123.com

Third, rest up. This means not only getting plenty of sleep, but also getting the right kind of sleep. Spend all night sleeping on your stomach, and you will wake up with a sore back,making it difficult to do your stomach exercises.

Also be sure to schedule off days into your routine to give your muscles a chance to rest up and rebuild.

Now you already have a great start on a toned, flat stomach!
Remember: You Can Do this!
Sincerely,Carole Gardner
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For Free Business and/or Fitness Coaching contact me Anytime!
at 828-592=1065
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Cheers!

NY Celebrity Billionaire Seeking New Apprentices and changing Lives Now!

2009-09-01T00:44:00.000-07:00

This NY Celebrity Billionaire is Looking for 1 million New Apprentices Now!
This was worth passing on - The This New Network will alter many lives -

Warren Buffet has stated that the average person will encounter one, possibly two, investment opportunities during their lifetime that if they were to take action would inexorably alter the financial course of their lives, their children's lives and their grand children's lives for the rest of ALL their lives. That translates into enormous family wealth.

Sadly, Buffet goes on to say the average person will not get it, they will have lots of excuses why they never took any action, why they ignored all the signals that they needed to move and move fast; and so, at best, the masses of people who fail to act on an opportunity will tell some pathetic story about the one key chance to create an extraordinary life that got away. That story is the story of the masses who always miss the opportunities of a lifetime. Is this your story? Are you prepared to re-write the ending of your script? You can do that starting right now.

How - By staying focused on what we have with the Amazing New Trump Network!
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Remember: You Can Do This!
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What You Should Know About Weight Loss Pills and Diets

2009-08-26T21:28:00.000-07:00

What You Should Know About Weight Loss Pills and Diets

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Weight loss pills and diets are being advertised and in your face all over! You cannot seem to escape how so and so lost so much weight on this particular pill, or diet plan. They advertise how great it is, and how you can lose weight on this plan or pill as well. Many people fall for this advertising. Why? Because they are desperate to get the weight off and hope that this time, it is the real thing. If you find yourself looking for the next big fad diet, or wanting diet pills, keep reading, there are some things that you should know.

Weight Loss Pills
When you take a weight loss pill, you run the risk of doing major damage to your body, your organs and your metabolism. They can in turn make you unhealthier than you were just being overweight. Many people want to lose weight to be healthy and fit. Well, putting these pills into your body is not going to do it any good.

In addition, have you ever noticed how anyone that has taken diet pills will often regain all the weight that they have lost? Some will even regain more than they lost causing them to be even more overweight than ever. So, is that what you are looking to get out of a weight loss pill? Because 99% of the time, that is what you will get.

Weight Loss Diets
If you are on the search for the next best weight loss diet that is a fad, just like all the rest, you are going to be shocked to find out that many of these people that go on these fad diets will end larger or rather more obese than they were to begin with. Eating just one single type of food is what these fad diets are known for. For example, the cabbage soup diet allows you to only eat cabbage soup. In addition, with that one you are going to lose weight, as well as other things….
These weight loss diets that are all in your face and guaranteed to work will do more harm to your body than good. You should eat from all of the major food groups daily. Make sure that you are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Doing so will help keep you healthier longer.

The best way to lose weight is not at all from weight loss pills and diets. It is from making a huge lifestyle change and changing the way you eat, the amount you eat and being accountable for your actions and what you eat. You have to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, get up, and move your body! There is no magical pill, or diet that will take the weight off you and keep it off. It is hard work that you have to be motivated and committed to doing.
Remember: You CAN do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
Contact me for Free Business or Fitness Coaching at:
828-582-1965
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/

Is it Possible to Force Yourself to Lose Weight?

2009-08-17T22:34:00.000-07:00

Is It Possible To Force Yourself To Lose Weight?

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Losing weight is not easy. It is probably one of the hardest things that you will ever have to do in your life. However, it is possible and it is possible to motivate yourself enough to get it off and keep it off.How can you force yourself to lose weight? Well, you can use mind over matter tricks to get the job done. Keep reading for more tips and information.

Set Goals for Weight Loss
Set your goals for weight loss and share them. Tell someone that you trust and that will support you and cheer you on along the way what your weight loss goals are. This is super motivation and will help you get the weight off that you need to in order to meet your goals. You will find that when you have someone that you have to report to, you are more than likely going to do what it is that you set out to do. So be sure and set those goals!
Find a Buddy!

Get yourself a weight loss buddy!

Someone that you can exercise with and lose weight with. You can motivate each other and both of your will reap the rewards of successful weight loss and keeping it off. Your buddy can be anyone, a friend, a relative, a parent or even someone that you just met.

Record What You Eat
Keep a record of everything that goes into your mouth. Doing so will help you realize even more just what it is that you are eating. You will also want to record the time that you eat as well as what you are feeling while you are eating. This will also help you realize whether or not you are an emotional eater or not. Eating because you are under stress is a huge no no. Keeping a record of these things will help you see just why and when your worst eating habits are.
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You will find that you will also realize what and how much you are eating more if you concentrate on eating and just how much you are eating when you eat. Turn off the TV and all distractions while you are having a meal. Chew your food 30 times each bite, and put your fork down between bites. Doing so will help you get full faster before you have consumed too much food. That way you can get comfortable full and do not end up stuffed full before you know it. Try our
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For Free Coaching call me at 828-582-1965

How to Kick Those Bad Habits to Get the Weight Off and Keep it off

2009-08-11T21:55:00.001-07:00

How to Kick Those Bad Habits to Get the Weight Off and Keep it off

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If you are finding yourself with a little more baggage as you are getting older, there might be a few reasons why. Especially if you were one that did not have to keep up with daily diet, exercise in your younger years, and still did not gain any extra weight. However, once you start get up in your age, you will find that you cannot live that type of lifestyle that you did in your younger years and not put on the pounds.

The most common reasons we gain weight once we begin to get older is stress and leading an inactive life. Face it; you are not as active as you once were at the young age of 20. Remember when you were 20 years old and had the energy of the energizer bunny? Now you feel as if your batteries have run out of oomph and look at those love handles.

Because you have gotten older, you are more aware of the world and things around you. You might be stressed out from work. Perhaps family has gotten the best of you. Are you worried about how you are going to pay the rent next month? All of these things are huge factors in your life and will cause stress, which will cause you to turn to food for comfort.

Leading an inactive life will also bring on the pounds. Rather than getting exercise without really meaning to at the age of 20, now you have to force yourself to get to the gym and use the stairs at work. Try setting aside a certain time of the day every day to take care of yourself. Just because you do not have time to exercise is not a good excuse. You should make time to workout and work your body. Especially if you have a family that depends on you that, you take care of.
Try kick starting your day with an exercise routine. Get your body out of the same ole and start teaching it better exercise habits. Once you start to progress in age, your body needs a little more of a kick-start than it did when you were younger. You may have to make a little more effort than you used to as well. However, it will all be worth it in the end.

Be sure that you make the necessary changes to your diet as well. Cut out the junk food and add more fresh veggies and fruit. Also, do not forget about fiber and whole grains. If you need to, go and see a dietician and talk to them about what you are eating. They will be able to suggest some things that you can incorporate into your diet that will help you be healthier and shed some pounds.
Remember: You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
contact me for free coaching at 828-582-1965
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/

What You Should Know About Diets & Pills

2009-08-05T21:18:00.000-07:00

What You Should Know About Weight Loss Pills and Diets
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Weight loss pills and diets are being advertised and in your face all over! You cannot seem to escape how so and so lost so much weight on this particular pill, or diet plan. They advertise how great it is, and how you can lose weight on this plan or pill as well. Many people fall for this advertising. Why? Because they are desperate to get the weight off and hope that this time, it is the real thing. If you find yourself looking for the next big fad diet, or wanting diet pills, keep reading, there are some things that you should know.

Weight Loss Pills
When you take a weight loss pill, you run the risk of doing major damage to your body, your organs and your metabolism. They can in turn make you unhealthier than you were just being overweight. Many people want to lose weight to be healthy and fit. Well, putting these pills into your body is not going to do it any good.

In addition, have you ever noticed how anyone that has taken diet pills will often regain all the weight that they have lost? Some will even regain more than they lost causing them to be even more overweight than ever. So, is that what you are looking to get out of a weight loss pill? Because 99% of the time, that is what you will get.

Weight Loss Diets
If you are on the search for the next best weight loss diet that is a fad, just like all the rest, you are going to be shocked to find out that many of these people that go on these fad diets will end larger or rather more obese than they were to begin with. Eating just one single type of food is what these fad diets are known for. For example, the cabbage soup diet allows you to only eat cabbage soup. In addition, with that one you are going to lose weight, as well as other things….
These weight loss diets that are all in your face and guaranteed to work will do more harm to your body than good. You should eat from all of the major food groups daily. Make sure that you are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Doing so will help keep you healthier longer.

The best way to lose weight is not at all from weight loss pills and diets. It is from making a huge lifestyle change and changing the way you eat, the amount you eat and being accountable for your actions and what you eat. You have to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, get up, and move your body! There is no magical pill, or diet that will take the weight off you and keep it off. It is hard work that you have to be motivated and committed to doing.
Remember: You CAN Do This!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/
Call me for Free Coaching at 828-582-1965

Is There An Easy Diet Formula that I Can Follow?

2009-07-25T08:04:00.000-07:00

Is There An Easy Diet Formula That I Can Follow?

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If you are looking for an easy diet formula that you can follow to lose weight and keep it off, you are in luck. There are so many fad diets out on the market today and knowing which diet is for real and which one is not will help you immensely. Dieting is hard, let us face it. However, you can unnecessarily make it harder than you should. There are three main things that you should remember when trying to get the weight off and keep it off for good. Keep reading for more information.

Cooked or Raw Veggies?
The first thing that we are going to look at is vegetables. Eating your food as close to their natural state as possible will make them healthier. Cooking your vegetables will make them lose vitamins and minerals that your body and diet needs. IF you have never tried raw veggies before, try them and see if you like them. Find you some low fat dip to make them a little tastier if you prefer. However, be sure that you watch your serving size on the dip as well as the calories.

MMMM Fruit!
Are you a fruit lover? If so, you will love this next tip. Try having an apple or other piece of fruit before you know that you are going to have a large meal. Eating an apple or orange before a large meal will help you feel full faster and eat less when you sit down to eat. This is a great tip if you know that you are going out to eat with family and friends. While dieting, you do not want to deny your family of eating out, or maybe you have a super special occasion to attend at the local restaurant. Try this tip and you will see just how fast you fill up.

Stay Away From Fried and Fatty Foods!
Last but certainly not least, stay far far away fried and fatty foods. You will find that the easiest diet formula that you can have is one that is free of fat and oils. Rather than going out to eat, cook your food at home so that you know how it is prepared. Try using the grill and oven more. If it is hot outside, break out the charcoal and BBQ. Grilled food taste great and is so much better for you.

Sticking to these three main tips will help you find a great easy diet formula that will help you get the weight off and keep it off. You will be glad that you did in the long run!
Please call me any time for Free Coaching - I'd love to help you be both Fit & Prosperous!
Remeber: YOU CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/
For Free Business or Fitness Coaching: 828-582-1965

2009-07-22T20:40:00.000-07:00

Internet Marketing For Beginners: Do’s and Don’ts

Internet marketing is really only as complicated as you make it. The real definition of internet marketing is selling online, getting your product or website out there to be seen. There are so many different ways that you can accomplish this. However, some of the ways are better than others, and some of them, well, you should just not use. You can end up blacklisted, have your IP banned, and other things you want to avoid. Let us take a look at a few different internet-marketing techniques and discuss the right and the wrong way to accomplish these tasks.
Message Board Posting

Posting on a message board is a great way to get your website and products seen. You simply place a link to your site in your signature and post on relevant topics that you know about and that concern your business. However, there is definitely a right way and wrong way to do this. Below is a list of the things you should avoid when using message boards as a part of your internet marketing:

· Telling people to look at your website or click on your link
· Spamming message boards with ads for your website
· Spamming other members with private messages about your website or business

As you can see, these things will get you in trouble really fast on a message board. First of all, there is no need to tell people to click on or look at your website if it is in your signature. People are nosey by nature, and when you make a post, and you know what you are talking about, they will automatically click on your link and check out your business.

Many message boards have sections for their members to place ads. If you want to place an ad on a message board, be sure that it is in an ad-approved section. Otherwise, you will find your posts deleted, and you might end up banned from the site.
Sending unsolicited messages to other members in private can even get you in loads of trouble. Never send messages to other members of a message board unless they have asked you for more info.

Sending Out Mass Emails
When sending out mass emails, there is a right way and a wrong way to do this as well when you are internet marketing. Make sure that all of the emails that you are sending are to people that have requested them. They have opted in so to speak and that means that they are an actual lead. Scraping the internet for email addresses of just anyone and sending out your emails to those that did not request is a good way to get in trouble online. Spam is something that many do not tolerate, so be sure that you avoid it.

To be sure that you are sending out emails to those that want it, always have a link in your email so that the recipient can unsubscribe from them. In other words, if the person you are sending emails to does not want to receive them any longer, they will be able to be taken off your email list.

Be Careful Where You Get Your Leads From
There are so many people online selling leads for any type of business and company. If you are interested in buying leads, make sure that you buy from someone that is well known for giving great leads. While every lead list that you come across will have a few duds on it. There are some reputable people online that do sell good leads. Find them; ask your internet-marketing friends for recommendations of where to buy leads. Word of mouth is your best resource. You can reach me, at 828-582-1965
Carole Gardner
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How to Kick Those Bad Habits to Get Weight Off & Keep it Off

2009-07-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

How to Kick Those Bad Habits to Get the Weight Off and Keep it off

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If you are finding yourself with a little more baggage as you are getting older, there might be a few reasons why. Especially if you were one that did not have to keep up with daily diet, exercise in your younger years, and still did not gain any extra weight. However, once you start get up in your age, you will find that you cannot live that type of lifestyle that you did in your younger years and not put on the pounds.

The most common reasons we gain weight once we begin to get older is stress and leading an inactive life. Face it; you are not as active as you once were at the young age of 20. Remember when you were 20 years old and had the energy of the energizer bunny? Now you feel as if your batteries have run out of oomph and look at those love handles.

Because you have gotten older, you are more aware of the world and things around you. You might be stressed out from work. Perhaps family has gotten the best of you. Are you worried about how you are going to pay the rent next month? All of these things are huge factors in your life and will cause stress, which will cause you to turn to food for comfort.

Leading an inactive life will also bring on the pounds. Rather than getting exercise without really meaning to at the age of 20, now you have to force yourself to get to the gym and use the stairs at work. Try setting aside a certain time of the day every day to take care of yourself. Just because you do not have time to exercise is not a good excuse. You should make time to workout and work your body. Especially if you have a family that depends on you that, you take care of.

Try kick starting your day with an exercise routine. Get your body out of the same ole and start teaching it better exercise habits. Once you start to progress in age, your body needs a little more of a kick-start than it did when you were younger. You may have to make a little more effort than you used to as well. However, it will all be worth it in the end.

Be sure that you make the necessary changes to your diet as well. Cut out the junk food and add more fresh veggies and fruit. Also, do not forget about fiber and whole grains. If you need to, go and see a dietician and talk to them about what you are eating. They will be able to suggest some things that you can incorporate into your diet that will help you be healthier and shed some pounds.
Remember: You CAN Do This!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://www.yourfreedom123.com/

Growing Your Home Business Online

2009-07-15T21:11:00.000-07:00

Growing Your Home Business Online

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Creating a home Fitness Business online is something that can be quite challenging. However, once you know all the ropes for growing your home business online, you will find it easier and easier to get that business growing and make it just what you dreamed it would be.

First of all, you want to have a website for your home Fitness business, this will let others view what you have to offer. Getting your web site is not difficult; you can hire someone to create it for you or simply subscribe to a site that you company may provide. There are many fitness businesses online, You want to be original and have yours stand out.

Afterwards, you will want to begin a promotion of your home business online. This would consist of taking out ads with other sites, and finding ways to drive traffic to your travel business. An excellent way to drive traffic to your website would be through Google. You may ask why? Because Google accumulates millions of viewers a day. If you are looking to create a site for viewers to see, then you want to take an ad out with Google. This will help promote your business quicker than anything does.

In addition, you may want to think about getting link exchanges with other sites, which is also a great way to keep growing your home business online. You may want to choose a site that is relevant to yours, an example of this would be; if you have a hotel site and wanted to exchange links with another site, and you would try maybe other Fitness Business sites.

Article exchanges are another fantastic way to grow your Fitness business. This is where you exchange an article with another website and include a link back to your website in the article. It needs to be a relevant web site. It is pretty much like a link exchange, but you get more than a link you are also getting content.

Lastly, you want to provide the best customer service you can, because word of mouth will help you to promote your business website. If someone ends up on your website and it is very neat and organized and looks great the next time they are talking with a friend and discussing Fitness and business, your site is surely to come up in the conversation and will be more than likely passed around. I offer free coaching and consultations so please call me if I can help.
Remember: You CAN Do This!
Sincerely
Carole Gardner 828-582-1965
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Guest Writer Os Hillman - Seeing Us for What We Will Become

2009-07-15T05:45:00.000-07:00

Guest Writer Os Hillman

Seeing Us for What We Will Become TGIF Today God Is First by Os Hillman07-15-2009
..."The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." Judges 6:12

God always looks at His children for what they will be, not what they are now. The Lord already had seen Gideon as a leader of others, not just a laborer who threshed wheat.

Gideon was an Israelite who lived during a time of oppression from the Midianites. God had allowed Israel to be oppressed because of its rebellion. However, the Israelites cried out to God, and He heard their cry for help. He decided to free them from the oppression of their enemies. God chose a man with little experience in such matters to lead an army against Midian.

When God came to Gideon through a visit by an angel, the angel's first words to him were, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." God always looks at His children for what they will be, not what they are now. The Lord had already seen this man as a leader of others, not just a laborer who threshed wheat.

The apostle Paul said, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" (Phil. 4:13). God has reserved an inheritance for you and me. He has foreordained that we should accomplish great things in His name-not so that we will be accepted or become more valued, but to experience the reality of a living relationship with a God who wants to demonstrate His power through each of us.

What does God want to accomplish through you today? He used Gideon, with only 300 men, to deliver Israel from an army of more than 100,000. He demonstrated His power through one man who was willing to let God use what little faith he had to free a nation from oppression and bring glory to the God of Israel. The Lord delights in showing Himself strong through those who will trust Him. Learn More
Os Hillman

Fast Safe Weight Loss: Is It Possible?

2009-07-05T20:44:00.000-07:00

Fast Safe Weight Loss: Is It Possible?
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If you are looking for a fast, safe weight loss plan, you just might be looking for a while. First of all, there is no secret fast weight loss plan that is also safe. You should not lose more than two pounds a week if you want to lose weight safely. As for fast, well you will find plenty of those on the market. However, we have some tips compiled together that will help you boost your weight loss in the right direction. Just remember that it is not healthy to lose weight too fast.
Don’t Eat So Fast!

If you find that you are eating fast, well slow it down! You will never get the weight off if you constantly scarf down your food as if you are starving. Slow down while you are eating. Put your fork down between bites. In addition, most importantly, savor and enjoy your food. You will find that you will be full faster and not have eaten as much as you usually do.
Turn Off The TV!

Another great tip for fast safe weight loss is to turn off the TV. While you are eating, do just that. Eat. Cut out all the distractions that take your mind off what you are doing. Eating. This will help you realize and see just how much you are eating. It will also help you get your food amounts under control.

Chew Your Food!
The longer you chew your food, the easier it will be to digest. Did you know that you should chew each bite thirty times? When you chew your food as long as you should, you will find that it helps to slow you down while you are eating, and that will help you to eat less because you become full faster.

Eat More Meals!
Eating six small meals, a day is actually better for you than eating three large meals in a day. Eat just enough each time to cure your hunger pains and then forget about eating again until you are hungry. Doing so will also give you more energy during the day. Try eating a small piece of fruit and a yogurt for small meal with a glass of water. These things are good for you and will fill you up and help to energize you during the day.

Cut Out The Fat!
Cutting the fat out of your diet will definitely help you lose weight and get it off fast. However, you will need to continue to keep the fat out of your diet in order to keep the weight off for any substantial amount of time. As soon as you allow the fat back into your diet, you will see the weight come back on as well.

As you can see, these are some great fast safe weight loss tips that you can try. Do not forget to eat slower and chew your food more!
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Sincerely,

Carole Gardner

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A Word from Peter & Tamara Lowe about Balance in Your Life

2009-07-04T08:48:00.000-07:00

It's my Pleasure to Welcome these guest writers - Peter and Tamara Lowe
They will be Speaking at the "Get Motivated" Events (details below)... I hope you enjoy
this Great advice about living a Balanced life.

Today’s challenges can easily make us feel anxious, frazzled, and stressed out. But never forget that we have more than a tee shirt that brags “No Fear”—we have the words of Jesus Christ, who commanded us to “Fear Not!” (Luke 12:32). We need the confident peace that faith in God brings more urgently now than ever.

Stress is the deadliest killer of them all. As many as eighty percent of all illnesses are related to stress. Learning to deal with stress is literally a matter of life or death. Here are the eight keys I’ve found to exchange stress and burnout for peace and contentment.

Key 1: Work It OutRegular exercise not only prevents burnout, but will also help you deal with stress, add years to your life, boost your immune system, improve your appearance and brighten your mood.

Key 2: Rest UpWithout sufficient sleep, our bodies become unable to handle everyday stress. It is no exaggeration to say that for millions of Americans the best medicine for burnout is several good nights of sleep.

Key 3: Laugh a LotThe Bible—as always—says it best, “A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).

Key 4: Regulate Your Body LanguageHere’s what I mean: when you discipline your body to act in a certain way, your emotions will often follow your actions. If you act buoyant, cheerful, and serene, you will not only find that you feel better—you’ll perform better as well!
Key 5: Mix It Up—Inject Greater Variety into Your LifePut down that spreadsheet and pick up a novel that you have long wanted to read; make a date with each of your children, listen to music, go for a walk, or drive in a new scenic location. Switching it up will maximize your performance—and minimize your stress.

Key 6: Banish WorryIn any given stressful situation, we have a choice—we can worry or we can pray. Worry changes nothing—except our blood pressure and our life expectancy. Prayer can change everything, and will usher in peace. The Apostle Paul put it this way: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6, 7).

Key 7: Develop an attitude of GratitudeAs powerful as prayer is, it is even more powerful when combined with thanksgiving. Try the following exercise. Compose your own list of reasons for an attitude of gratitude. Refer to this list daily. Update it regularly. When you feel stressed out or burned out, go over the list!

Key 8: Take Charge of Your ThoughtsYou may not be able to choose all of your circumstances, but you can choose something far more important—your attitude towards them. That why the Bible instructs us, “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8).

This Post was Written by Peter and Tamara Lowe
The will be speaking at the
"GET MOTIVATED" Seminars For Details:
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Remember: You CAN Do This!
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Guest Writer Scott Stanwood From the Trump Network

2009-06-27T15:53:00.000-07:00

Guest Writer: Scott Stanwood is One of the Founders of Ideal Health - the Company Donald Trump is now making into the Trump Network. He is now Vice President of Communications for the Trump Network...He writes about some updates :

I would like to take a moment to share some NEWS that all Trump Network Marketers can be proud of.

In May 2009, 50% more people joined The Trump Network than those who joined the entire previous year. It's clear that a large and ever increasing number of Americans are choosing The Trump Network as a way of opting out of the recession.

The Silhouette Solution weight loss program is quickly becoming one of the most effective weight loss programs in America due to the Carefully Calibrated FoodsTM, the ease of compliance, and the fact the food tastes great. Due to the program's effectiveness and the efforts of Trump Network Marketers to spread the word, this product line represents 22% of Trump Network sales after only 7 months available on the market.

Product sales across the board have increased significantly. Repeat sales are exceeding expectations. In addition, 52.7% of those using Custom Essentials® products are customers. They are not Marketers. This is a true testament to the power of our product.

The number of monthly sales commission checks being sent to Trump Network Marketers has increased by 110%.

Tickets for The Trump Network Official Launch meeting with Donald J. Trump in Miami are selling at an unprecedented rate. One hotel sold out in one day. A second hotel sold out the next day. Seating is limited in the main amphitheatre. Thousands of seats have sold. Reserve a seat in the main arena today.

The Trump Network home office is on a hiring spree and expanding its facilities with a new Distribution Center and Office Complex in 4th quarter 2009.

Spanish materials: Due to growing demand, the new Trump Network website, personal self-replicating website, and other marketing tools and product information are in the process of being transcribed into Spanish.

We are driven to provide Trump Network Marketers a platform on which they can build a business that provides not only an exceptional income opportunity, but the potential to achieve their dreams.
Moving forward,
Scott Stanwood
Vice President
The Trump Network

This is an awesome opportunity and incredible products for Better Health...I truly Love it!
Remember:
You CAN Do This!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://www.decideyourfreedom.com/
828-582-1965

12 Characteristics for Success In Network Marketing

2009-06-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

12 Characteristics For Success In Network Marketing

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1. Have a Mindset of Attraction and Abundance - Knowing this: “There is an unlimited source we tap into and there will always be more then we need”. It is up to you to make your business grow. Don’t worry about all negatives. You are sitting on a Gold mine – you Must BELIVE this! It’s just up to you to be committed and determined to get that GOLD OUT. Tap into the great abundance and claim your part of that. The Law of Attraction: “That which we think, is that which we create”. You must have a big reason why, and – not just money motivated, for example, You may know someone who needs help and you want to help them. Pick a some goals you want to achieve, and don’t put time limits on them. Be SPECIFIC – You Must know: What do you want?

2. Start right where you are now. You CAN get anywhere from here! You don’t have to be an expert. In fact – you should start each day like its the beginning of your business all over again. Remember your enthusiasm when you first started your business and use that every day.

3. Have a work mindset. Your Work Ethic Does MATTER! The harder you work, the luckier you get. Your business will generate what efforts you put in. Be honest and avoid all opportunities based on greed. Don’t make promises you can’t or won’t keep. Be willing to work and keep your integrity top priority and the money will follow.

4. Have an Action mentality! 80% of your time should be spent prospecting and 20% should be spent on learning and doing the busy work. Remember you Have to DO the EFFECTIVE things – meaning filling your pipeline with new prospects and following up with interested prospects. It all boils down to this. Take “All Out Massive Action“. Do whatever you have to make your business work. Think like this: How am I going to get 2 new prospects into my Pipeline TODAY? And, What can I do today to move my Business forward? Activity is what creates results not positive thinking, sitting on the coach thinking good thoughts is not going to make your business grow, you must take action the more action for more results!

5. Have a long term prospective. See the Big Picture and keep that Vision very clear. Be Committed to the Long term. Keep your eye on the prize and if it takes a day to achieve it, fine, and if it takes a year to achieve it, that’s fine too. Don’t Quit - no matter what!

6. Really Believe in your product and service. Plug into the training and support systems you have in place so that your belief will grow and you’ll stay motivated. You will also come to internalize your belief and your responses to objections.

7. Treat it Like a Business and it will PAY you like a Business. (treat it like a hobby and it will cost you like a hobby). If you work hard, work with integrity your business will always be strong. Remain dedicated to work your business on a Regular basis.

8. Learn from failures. Every failure leaves us with lessons, so learn from it and keep moving forward no matter what. Don’t be afraid – and remember “You CAN’T say the Wrong thing to the Right person…We are looking for people who are looking for us NOW”. Be Coachable! The minute you think you know it all – you’ll find out that you don’t. We all need to learn everyday.

9. Operate realistically. We all think that everyone will want our product but no matter how great the product is, some will say no, and that’s ok. Don’t even give it a thought – just move on to the next prospect. Don’t get attached to any result – just DO the process over and over and you WILL see results.

10. Focus on Your Pipeline. Keep your pipeline full at all times. Your pipeline is your lifeline. Always be growing your Pipeline. You must have a never ending source of leads and you MUST be talking to NEW people all the time – every day. Commit to doing 2 things every day to massively build your business.

11. Learn to LOVE the phone - it’s your best friend and your greatest tool. Use it without giving it a thought – if you find yourself wondering if you should call someone – stop thinking and just CALL. When in doubt just PICK up that phone, smile and dial. Be willing to share the information about your product with everyone and anyone and don’t be attached to the results. Think: How can I help this person today.

12. Don’t try to talk people into your product, service or business. You’ll never convince anyone of anything! Find out about THEM – ask them what are their “wants and needs”, find out if they are serious and then lead them to your website or information they’ll need to make an educated decision for themselves. Tell them about the product and if they say no, then they are not saying no to you, but to the product or business so Don’t take it personal at all.

AND…Always remember; As you have success, be grateful. Be grateful to those who introduced you to the product and business, and to those who help you along the way. Be grateful for every new day and for the awesome opportunity you have to work from home and achieve all the money, time and freedom you want.
Remeber: You CAN do This!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
http://www.decideyourfreedom.com/
828-582-1965

3 Tips to Weight Loss Success

2009-06-22T20:32:00.000-07:00

3 Tips To Weight Loss Success
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Sometimes its good to just re-visit the Basics…

You will always be able to find a multitude of diet programs. What is harder is finding a diet plan that will be ideal for your health, that helps you lose weight and not be of harm to your body in the process. Finding the best weight loss program is like finding a gem. But regardless of which diet program you chose, you will still need to follow the basics of dieting, otherwise you will not be able to lose weight. Here are three effective weight loss tips.

1. Don’t try to lose too much too quickly: I know that you are in a hurry to lose weight and fit yourself into one of your favorite cloths, it’s not a good idea to attempt to lose weight too fast. Ideally you should lose no more than a few pounds per week. If you lose more than that then it can affect your health. If you think you are losing weight too fast, you should see a doctor.

Losing weight consistently is the key - so don't get too impatient. Stick to your plan, stay active and the weight will come off.2. Metabolism is the key weight loss. Keep in mind that your body’s metabolic rate is what determines how much weight you will be able to lose at a given point of time. If your metabolic rate is high, you can lose a lot of weight even while at rest; on the other hand, if your metabolic rate is slow, you will lose less. It will be harder for you to lose weight, so you should find ways to increases it. You can speed up your metabolism by using supplements but be very careful with these. Be sure to consult your doctor about what may be best for you. Also, certain foods and just staying active can increase your metabolism.

3. Regular exercise is a must: Regardless of how strictly you stay on your diet, if you lie on the couch all day watching TV - then how can you expect to shed those pounds? You should exercise regularly and get yourself in the habit of not skipping even a single workout session! You don’t have to start with high intensity exercises such as cardio and resistance training, you can start with lighter aerobics. Aerobics will help you burn as much fat as cardio. If you cannot do exercises at all, regular walking alone will help you burn fat. Just do something - even if you start out with a brisk 10 minute walk.
You’ll grow to enjoy it - I promise!
Remember!
You CAN Do This...
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner http://www.decideyourfreedom.com/

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Working Out At Home

2009-06-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

Exercise at Home - Can it be Dangerous?

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I hope you are enjoying these tips to help you improve your life, and change your lifestyle to improve your overall health

You can exercise at home and still stay safe while doing it. It could be dangerous since you don't have a trainer watching you and helping to prevent injuries, but if you follow a few simple rules,you can enjoy a nice, safe exercise program in your own home.

The most important thing to always make sure you do before beginning your exercise program is to properly stretch your muscles. Without stretching, you can cause muscles to pull and tear, so stretch them out before beginning to exercise to warm them up.

If you're just beginning to exercise, you should start with a short exercise routine. You don't want to overdo it and exercise too much.

This can cause injuries since your muscles wouldn't be used to it yet. Once you've been at it for a little while, you can slowly start to increase your exercise time.
Don't jump into a program going full force until you know what you're doing. Take it easy and go slowly at first.

Get your body used to doing these exercises before speeding up and going full throttle.
Slowly increase your speed and never do more than you can physically do.
Know your limits and stick with them.

If you use exercise equipment, make sure it's in good shape and know how to use it properly.
If you don't know how to use the equipment that you're planning to use or have faulty equipment, you run a huge risk of getting hurt.

Faulty equipment can break while you're using it and major injuries can occur. If you use the equipment incorrectly from how it should be used, you run the risk of getting hurt as well.
If you lift weights for your exercise routine, never ever bench press alone. The bar can get too heavy for you to lift up and can come down on your chest and neck area, cutting off air circulation.

This is extremely dangerous and can be fatal, so get someone to come and spot you when performing bench presses.
If at any time you start to feel pain during your exercise program,you should stop immediately and take care of the pain. See a doctor if necessary.

Don't continue with your exercises when you're in pain because it may only make things worse. Stop right away and take care of the injured part of your body.

Wear comfortable shoes if you're going to walk or run. A cheap pair will make your feet hurt. They can also cause you to injure some muscles as well, so make sure they're good quality shoes that are comfortable.

You can exercise at home and still stay safe. Follow these step sand decrease your chances of hurting yourself during your exercise routine.
If you take it easy and don't overdo what your body is capable of doing, then you can exercise freely without any risk of injury.

Remember:
You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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828-582-1965

Mental and Emotional Self Impovement

2009-06-17T06:38:00.000-07:00

Focus on your mental and emotional side to gain self Improvement

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I admire your decision to take control of your life. Keep up the good work - it gets easier as you make new habits that change your lifestyle, You'll see!

Not everyone believes this but the emotional and mental aspects of a person, when combined, leads to better self improvement. You'll really like this http://cbtopsites.com/s/a618ce
Emotions love to dominate our actions and reactions, even though we do not want it to happen sometimes. The society often see emotions as a sign of weakness, so people are used to putting them aside and focusing on the rational aspects more and more.

No matter how strict and logical you may be, you will always feel.One way or another, someone or something will get through you.

Positive emotions are a lifelong goal for many of us concerned about emotional health and self improvement. What is more important; the amount of money you made during your life or the times you laughed out of sheer joy?

People tend to put their positive emotions behind their negative feelings. This is one of the biggest problems that people come across during their lives.

There is no clear way to ignore a negative experience and try to replace it with a positive one. Life just does not work that way.

For example, when you were a child, if your goldfish dies, you would be heartbroken. Your parents will probably buy you another goldfish but the sorrow is still there.
Things get even more complex when you become an adult.

A fight with your spouse the night before will affect your entire day. You will go to work angry, tired, and your mind will wander.

On the way home from work you will not notice the sun shining and you would not be tempted to stop at a roadside stand to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables.
All this because that one negative thought has contaminated the way you perceive the reality around you.

In this moment you will realize finding a safe place to relax your mind will do wonders for your emotional and mental improvement.

That place is relatively easy to find. It can be an actual place or an imaginary location. The best idea is to totally lose yourself in it.
Let us say you have a problem on your mind and it just would not go away. Go bowling. Do not know how? Just give it a shot.

Get caught up in the game. Your mind will drift away from the negative thoughts that dominated your last hours or days and start processing a whole new kind of information.

A safe haven can take many forms. It can be a song, a movie, even a person or animal. The main thing is allow yourself to get completely involved with this new activity.
You might still get flashes of the problem every now and then.Ignore it and get even more absorbed in what you are doing.

When the bowling game, the song, or the movie ends you will abruptly return to reality. You will probably want to retreat back to the safe place. Do not do it.

The safe place exists only as a helping hand, not as a solution to your life's problems, may it be a small or big. It serves only as an escape route.

You will return from your safe zone with an increased energy level.You will feel better about yourself and gain more confidence. You will see that any issue can be resolved. My friends all really likehttp://cbtopsites.com/s/a618ce and I think you will too.

This is how a small escape from a harsh reality can increase your emotional and mental health. Try to do this often and you are on your way to better self improvement.
Remember:
You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner http://http://www.decideyourfreedom.com/
828-582-1965

Guest Writer - Dr. Maccallan

2009-06-15T20:10:00.000-07:00

About Dr. MaC

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Dr. David Macallan is Director of Clinical Operations for The Trump Network, which provides cutting-edge individualized nutritional supplementation based on metabolic testing, low calorie energy drink replacements and weight management programs. In this role, he acts as a resource for the company and its customers, as well as in product development and evaluation, with the mission of taking the guesswork and confusion out of nutritional supplementation. Dr. Macallan authored “The Silhouette Solution” book and developed the hugely successful weight loss products that accompany it.

He has spent years providing consulting services in integrative medicine, its application and implementation, as well as natural product development, formulation and marketing. He played a key role in a study for the Federal Veterans Administration about the potential usefulness of alternative medicine in the VA system.

One of the pioneers of integrative medicine, Dr. Macallan has played a role in developing or managing a wide range of facilities combining alternative and conventional medicine, and has served in both the commercial and academic sectors. His last academic management appointment was as Chief Medical Officer of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. He has been a Clinical Associate Professor at Southwest College and an Instructor at his alma mater, National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Macallan has been involved in complementary and alternative medicine for nearly 30 years.

Dr. Macallan was the editorial coordinator of IBIS software reference for alternative medicine, the first fully comprehensive professional computerized guide to CAM therapies, published in 1992 and recently updated. He served for eight years as a Trustee of National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and as Vice President of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association until he moved away from CA in early 2006.

An accomplished writer and broadcaster, Dr. Macallan, a native of Scotland, previously worked as a journalist for the British Broadcasting Corporation. He received his undergraduate degree in Industrial Science from the University of Stirling, Scotland in 1976.
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3 Dangerous Weight Loss Myths

2009-06-11T17:56:00.000-07:00

3 Dangerous Weight Loss Myths

If you read health magazines, you will come across a lot of tips regarding to weight loss. Well - Some of these tips work and others don’t. Generally the ones that don’t work are those that suggest fad diets, and weight loss pills. The tips that actually work for everybody are always simple. They include: diet and exercise. However, the weight loss industry is ridden with myths and misleading information, and people often tend to twist the truths, either for their own advantage or out sometimes just out of plain ignorance. Here are three such weight loss myths.

#1: A drastic decrease in calorie intake will reduce your body fat: This has pushed many people too far. This can lead people to crash dieting in hopes of shedding those extra pounds quickly, not realizing that crash dieting can harm their bodies. As a matter of fact, when you starve yourself, your body thinks that you are going to kill it and then it goes into the starvation mode. While in starvation mode, your body slows down your metabolic rate and burns your muscles (instead of fat, which is kept in reserve) for producing energy. So, you don’t lose much fat at all; if anything, you lose your valuable muscles. And beware, because once you return to your normal diet, you will gain extra weight!

#2: You can spot reduce your fat: This is just Not at true - at all, and any weight loss expert will positively agree. You cannot force your body to spot reduce no matter what type of workouts you do. Doing only crunches and leg lifts in the hope of reducing belly fat, will not work. Instead of reducing your belly fat, you can reduce the muscle mass that resides beneath the abdomen. You should focus on following a healthy diet that would speed up your metabolic rate and help you burn fat overall!

#3: Cardio exercises alone will help you lose weight: While it is true that cardio exercises can help you lose fat, it is not true that this is the only type of weight loss exercises available; don’t forget the aerobics. The amount of fat you will lose doing either cardio or aerobics is almost same. Also, strength training or weight lifting is better than both cardio and aerobics, in that it not only helps you burn fat during the workout, but even after that because it builds muscle.

I hope you enjoyed these real weight loss truths to think about!
Remember: You CAN do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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828-582-1965

Food For The Hungry - A Worthy Organization

2009-06-10T21:06:00.000-07:00

Food For The Hungry - A Worthy Organization

Food for the Hungry is an international development and relief organization that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the poor in more than 26 countries. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Larry Ward, Food for the Hungry is in developing countries on nearly every continent.
This hard working organization works with churches, leaders and families to provide the resources they need to help their communities become self-sustaining.

When unfortunate disasters strike, Food for the Hungry is often one of the first organizations on the ground to provide and facilitate emergency relief assistance to those in urgent need of food, shelter, and medical care.

The staff members are also immersed in hundreds of developing communities around the world, implementing long-term development programs such as agriculture training, clean water and food security programs, church development, child development, nutrition education and HIV/AIDS care and prevention.

Food for the Hungry also recruits and equips people in the U.S. to serve the poor and help transform their lives. They can serve through a variety of ministries, including Hunger Corps, Short-Term Team Ministry, Volunteer Ministry, Artist Program, Student Ministries, and Child Sponsorship. In addition, there are opportunities for overseas academic and internship programs for college and graduate students.

I highly recommend sponsoring a child with Food for the Hungry. You get a profile of the child you sponsor and know that they are getting much needed help for what only costs you $28.00 a month. It’s so easy to do and it’s extremely rewarding.
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What Kiyosaki and Trump Say About Network Marketing!

2009-06-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

What Robert Kiyosaki And Donald Trump Say About Network Marketing!

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Please welcome this Guest Writer to my Blog: Bruce Sheh, He's a successful Business owner and marketer. I'm happy to have his article on my site:

Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are concerned that the rich are getting richer but the poor are getting poorer. Donald and Robert want you to be rich and that is why they co-author the book: Why We Want You To Be Rich.Donald Trump said: "Network marketing
has proven itself to be a viable and rewarding source of income, and the challenges could be just right for you. There have been some remarkable examples of success, and those successes have been earned through diligence, enthusiasm and the right product combined with timing. As with so many issues, there are tangibles and intangibles involved, but success is not a total mystery, and that applies to network marketing, as well."

Robert Kiyosaki said: "Building a B-quadrant business is not an easy task. So you need to ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes? Am I willing to go beyond my comfort zones? Am I willing to be led and willing to learn to lead? Is there a very rich person inside me, ready to come out?" If the answer is yes, start looking for a network marketing business that has a great training program - one that emphasizes education and personal growth."

I have read many books of Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump and have benefited from Robert Kiyosaki's business seminars, I was fortunate to attend a few seminars conducted by him and he has helped me made lots of money!

I also learned a lot from Donald Trump by watching his popular program: The Apprentice.
It is very obvious that Robert and Donald agree and recognize the power of network marketing to transform people's lives and make a positive difference to millions of people worldwide!
Robert Kiyosaki also wrote a network marketing best-selling book: The Business School for People Who Like Helping People. In his book he said: "Many network marketing companies are really business schools that teach values not found in traditional business schools...values such as the best way to become rich is to teach yourself and other people to become business owners, rather than teach them to be a loyal employee working for the rich."

For anyone who is interested in network marketing, I highly recommend you read "Why We Want You To Be Rich" and, of course, Robert Kiyosaki's network marketing best-seller: "The Business School for People Who Like Helping People."

Network marketing has created millions of millionaires and it is truly a proven and tested system for ordinary people to earn an extraordinary income! Having said that, over 97% of people in the home-based businesses or network marketing are happy to earn $300 to $1,000 or more a month and less than 3% are really serious about earning income from $3,000 to $10,000 or more a month! That is the reality of the business and I speak from over 14 years of network marketing experience.

I have also written a song: "Why Network Marketing?" which you can watch and listen on youtube and it has over 5.800 viewing! If you are tired of working hard in a job and getting nowhere, I highly recommend you give yourself a chance by looking into a network marketing opportunity because you only have one life and you want to make the best of it!
For things to change, first you must change. Albert Einstein defined the definition of insanity as doing the same thing and expecting a different result! You must have the courage to make a positive change to your life. There is a popular Chinese saying: "I rather live one day as a tiger than hundred years as a sheep!" It takes courage to take action towards living your dream!
Take responsibility for your results in life and take action to make a better life for yourself and your loved ones.

I leave you with these thought-provoking questions: If not you, who? If not now, when? It is not how? It is why??? Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the cause of it all?
About the AuthorBruce Seah, Business Owner, Marketing Consultant, Author and Asia No.1 Home-Based Business Coach. Bruce loves to help people make money offline and online to achieve their dreams. For more information on how to start your global network marketing business, with a company that has created many millionaires, go to: http://www.Home-Based-Business.isagenix.com Feel free to share this article at your website, ezine or email as long as you include
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Bruce Seah, Business Owner, Marketing Consultant, Author and Asia No.1 Home-Based Business Coach. Bruce loves to help people make money offline and online to achieve their dreams. For more information on how to start your global network marketing business, go to: http://www.makemoney.mymangosteen.com/ Feel free to share this article at your website, ezine or email as long as you include the author's name and website: http://www.bruceseah.com/ Submitted by: Auto Article Submitter
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Fitness Apparel

2009-06-08T21:18:00.000-07:00

Fitness Apparel

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I'm glad to see you're sticking with these tips - I hope you keep it up and you begin making new habits and choices that you will see can pay off Big Time for your lifestyle. I love helping others to reach their goals...whatever they may be.

In a sports apparel specialty store you will delight at the wide range of clothing plus accessories that is available in the market.
Specific sporting apparels like golf, fitness exercise, equestrian and yoga are very much available.
The apparel for sports like surfing or rafting and even mountaineering are abounds.
The wetsuits are perfect for surfing apparel. The sports apparel include caps, batting gloves and rafting vests. Here's a short list on how to choose your sports and fitness apparel

1. The Golf wear
The golf apparel can be found in any specialty sport store. The golf apparel usually includes a trouser with a t-shirt. In golf apparel, comfort is the most important factor.
Chinos are also very popular golf wear. Hats and caps of varying designs and makes are also available.
Of course outlandish gears worn by some professional golfers are also available.

2. The Running / Fitness wear
The running apparel is best made with cotton to retain moisture that causes friction and might lead to possible chafing. The running shorts and tights including the cotton socks are the basic running gear.
When running apparel is being chosen, try to select a base layer top which keeps you dry for an extended run.

Comfortable and fit running shoes must be matched to keep you fresh on the run.
The fitness gear pertains to all kinds of apparel including aerobics and gymnastics.
The multi-colored tights and leotards are the best and most comfortable during a workout. The fitness gear must be selected with care.
Choose the proper material and correct size when selecting the fitness gear is a must.

3. The athletic apparel
The athletic apparel must be chosen with the climate and weather in thought.
An apparel that is not suited for the weather will hinder the performance of an athlete. A popular athletic wear is the running or jogging pants with a drawstring waist. These type of athletic apparel can be purchased at discounted rates.
The all weather gear is designed to keep most of the elements out. An athlete depends on the athletic gear to perform at his best.

4. The Equestrian apparel
The equestrian gear is mainly about breeches and boots. There are specialty equestrian stores that stock clothing and other equipment for riding.
The casual equestrian gear could be riding breeches matched with a plain shirt. The paddock boots available also at equestrian apparel stores complete the set for an equestrian.
A pair of riding pants and a jersey can be bought at an equestrian apparel store. When having lessons on riding, you may want to look online for equestrian stores to see and choose an outfit which lets you ride with great style and comfort.
A little pricey in most cases but may be worth the price.
A western style of gear is also available in specialty shops.

5. The Yoga apparel
The yoga apparel must be very comfortable and loose for easy movement. A t -shirts and a loose-fit short are basic yoga apparel which will keep you fresh and comfortable. Also, it does not cost much.

The designer yoga apparels are available at special yoga stores. Yoga Capri pants and unit ards are available at yoga apparel store.
The special Asana clothing can be found at very exclusive yoga outlets.
Remember:
You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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Numerous Work From Home Ideas

2009-06-04T20:21:00.000-07:00

Numerous Work from Home Ideas

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With the change in our working atmosphere, many people are searching online to find ways that they can work from home.

There are numerous work from home ideas. Since the coming of Internet an individual can work sitting in front of their PC, all while working in their pajamas at home.

You can find home job ideas through research, Internet marketing, consultation, writing etc., but the best ideas are still not fully explained in ways most people understand.

The following are some good work from home idea jobs:

Advertising is a brilliant option. Many Internet visitors want to check ads on a site or links that lead them to an advertisement.

You can try the discount and freebies as work from home ideas. People are looking forward to anything free. So you give them something of value free if they buy this certain product
or service from you.

Affiliate products are also a good option. They make the products and you advertise them on Craigslist or other free places and then you get paid. If it works, rinse and repeat.

If you are selling a product, product subscriptions is a good idea. This is cost effective and quality products can have a newsletter attached to sell more things.

Social networking is very helpful in getting new work from home ideas. If you have friends online, you can take their help in finding you new options.

Who knows your friend or their friends may end up requiring the services you are willing to offer.

Article writing is a great idea. People pay good money per article you write for them.

Internet marketing and Search Engine Optimization requires a lot of articles every day.

Writing articles will help you earn good money and grab potential customers.

It’s one of the best tools, especially if you have a niche for writing. If you can write well and unique it will help you gain popularity.

If you know video blogging, this is even better. In the past few years so many video blogging sites have come up and they regularly need new video blogs.

People are becoming video- holics and the technology and its development is leading to new and novice options.

If you can make websites, this is another avenue. It's very interesting to notice how every second each day a new website is launched.

Interactive and interesting web sites are what people are looking forward to.

If you can capture the right audience with your designs, there is a lot this type of work.

Also, If you really want to build a long term business - then consider Network Marketing.
The residual income potential can be extremely rewarding - and Yes there are some excellent companies to choose from - so do your due diligence of course.

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Working From Home...Countless Posibilities - I choose the Fitness Industry

2009-05-31T20:52:00.000-07:00

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Work From Home Ideas: The countless possibilities
I choose to work in the Fitness Industry... I believe we need this in our Country today
in a major way. I also believe ANYONE Can be Both...Fit And Prosperous!

Do you think you would enjoy working from home?

Imagine...finally getting out of the rat race to be in the comfort of your own home, no boundaries, no cuts to meet, no deadlines, just yourself being your own boss.

If it is just an idea, it can be very intriguing, indeed.

The reality is that there are a few setbacks that may happen, and you should think about all the possibilities that could affect your life.

A very good example is the financial insecurity of a home-based business environment.

Remember, when you decide to stop climbing the corporate ladder, your salary stops, too.

It is important to have reliable research on the ideas you want to venture in, and to know when and where you are weak and how to resolve this.

There are a lot of work from home ideas you can choose from that are readily available online.

The key is to identify your interests and know what you are capable of doing.

If you have a vast knowledge with computers, you can run a website or get into a web-based enterprise.

Some ideas are: You can copy write, proofread web contents, or write an e-book you can sell.

However, it doesn't take a whiz to get into a dot com enterprise.

There are also work from home ideas that don’t require an astounding set of skills.

Some people get paid to read emails. Some for filling out surveys and other mundane things such as sorting and collecting phone numbers to create a directory.

Buying-and-selling on ebay is also a big hit. You can visit auction sites, place your bid, and then resell.

There are several work at home ideas that work and may not be web-related.

Things such as putting up special services such as tutorials, cleaning services, event organizing, and many things you may be good at.

It can be a hobby like creating handmade crafts and baking. There really are countless possibilities when you get your mind working.

Take a paper and pen and start writing ideas down and you may be surprised what type of business you can do from home.
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Rapid Weight Loss Techniques

2009-05-24T21:50:00.000-07:00

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Life is good - and.... I hope you're enjoying the process of taking control of life moving forward and enjoying the process...it get's easier and easier (I promise!!!)

Other than physical appearance weight affects a person in many ways. This could be the overall quality of life, self-esteem,depression, health risks, and physical in capabilities.
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The first thing that an over-weight should do is seek a doctor to recommend the best weight loss regimen.
This will be done after a full physical examination, which leads to the determination of proper weight loss technique. And to lose weight fast and effectively four aspects of life should be changed: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.
Here are fast tips that can change an over-weight's life:

First: Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted technique that consists mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements.
Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Incorporate an exercise plan that allows even at least fifteen minutes a day like brisk walking, running, swimming, and dancing.

Second: Set realistic approaches. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds.
With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.

Third: Listen as the body speaks. Each and every one's body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss programs and plans.
Try substituting one program for another to compensate the body's reaction. Exercise program must be suitable to one's body, as others are not able to exercise as rigorously as others can.
If walking is all that can be done, then walk for this is proven the best exercise.
Muscles burn more calories than fats so it's also best to put on a little muscle and looking good too.

Fourth: Eat more fibers for it makes a person full sooner and stay sin the tummy longer, slowing down the rate of digestion.
A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.

Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat.
Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, this white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.

Sixth: Takes lots of fluid. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.
All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success.

Light dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.
Remember:
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10 Inspirational Quotes That Can Improve Yourself

2009-05-20T22:43:00.000-07:00

"Life With Woody" 10 inspirational quotes that can improve yourself

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It might take a little coffee or probably a few rounds of beer or any other booze you could get your hands on when it comes to relaxing after a hard day's work.

Well, yeah I'm guilty about that one as well, unless I'm caught dead wearing a lampshade over my head after a few rounds of vodka... half-naked! Okay, bad example and I apologize to everyone reading this after getting nightmares about me in that state of drunken stupor. My friends say http://cbtopsites.com/s/a618ce is helpful in overcoming their nightmare.
Just don't ask how it happened, please.

But what's really interesting is that how do people go through the usual part of life when faced with vein-popping stress? I mean, the new age thing like Zen or yoga is one of the good things and it actually works. Is there room for the intellectual side of people who can actually smell the roses-in-a-can while on the move? It kind of had me thinking that there really must be something in this'mind-over-matter' thing.

Humor is indeed the best medicine there is whenever you are. I mean anyone can pay good money to listen to a comedian just to make you wet your pants after laughing so hard.
Despite of what's been happening, and to those who has gone though the ordeal, it's better to just laugh while facing the troubles with a clear mind than anger with a clouded vision. One of my favorite celebrities of all time may have to be Woody Allen.

Now this is one guy who gives you the in-your-face bluntness that he pulls out with gusto, even without even trying.
You can talk just about anything with a man, and he's bound to mock the subject and you'll end up laughing rather than being upset about it.

Woody Allen has this to say:

1. "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."It sounds good to me, I mean the practicality of all things does involve money but it doesn't have to take an arm and a leg to get it.

2. "I believe there is something out there watching us.Unfortunately, it's the government." 'Nuff said.

3. "There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?" This happens to be one of the classic ones. I mean the issue about life's little problems isn't all that bad, until 'he' shows up.

Sure, relationships can get complicated, or does have its complications that probably any author about relationships is bound to discover it soon.
We follow what our heart desires, unless you're talking about the heart as in the heart that pump blood throughout your body.

4. "Love is the answer, but while you're waiting for the answer,sex raises some pretty interesting questions." And if you want more, just keep on asking!

5. "A fast word about oral contraception. I asked a girl to go to bed with me, she said 'no'." It sounds, 'practical', I think.

And when it comes to everyday life, he really knows how to make the best out of every possible scenario, and it doesn't involve a lawsuit if he strikes a nerve.

6. "Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink my boats." I never had a boat in my bathtub before. Just staring at it while soaking in hot water makes me seasick already.

7. "I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens." If it rains, it pours.

8. "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." It could get worse when you're guzzling on beer... or mouthwash, and it happened to me once!

9. "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans." At least he doesn't smite us with lightning, and I'm thankful for that.

And despite of what may happen to all of us in the next ten,twenty, or even thirty years, I guess we all have to see things in a different kind of light and not just perspective.
I can't seem to imagine life without any piece of wisdom that could guide us.
Whether we're religious or not, it takes more courage to accept your fears and learn how to deal with them is all that matters when it comes to even just getting along.

And to sum things up, here is the last nugget of wisdom to go by...however, whenever, and wherever we may be.

10. "The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have."
Ciao!
Remember:
You CAN Do this!
Sincerely,
Carole Gardner
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Sports Fitness: Fun Way to be Healthy

2009-05-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

Sports Fitness: Fun Way to be Healthy

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Life is good - so I hope you're enjoying the process of taking control of your life - keep it up!

When you talk about sports fitness, what comes first in your mind?
It is, basically, the different sports activities, right? This is because sports fitness has always been referred to as the sports itself. If you're into sports you'll love this: http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1803292125&code=13923

Generally, sports entail physical activities that are usually carried out for some "recreational" functions such as self-satisfaction, entertainment, competition, etc. It uses physical activity that is why most fitness experts regard sports as one way of staying fit and healthy.
It can also be considered as one way of physical fitness; the only difference is that sports fitness is more inclined to the development of skill or ability.

However, like physical fitness, sports fitness is also capable of toning down the body fats of a person.
Because of its rigid and strict health program, a sports enthusiast is able to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle in order to cope up with the strenuous demands of sports.
In sports, people should learn how to value their health.Otherwise, they can never endure the kind of energy that is required when playing sports activities.

Therefore, for people who are into sports fitness, here are some tips that you could use in order to stay healthy and be active on whatever sports you want to pursue:

1. Drinks lots of water
Humans can survive days, or even months without food, but they can never last a day without water.
Water is, indeed, the most important element needed by the body.
Excessive perspiration, without any means of replenishing the lost fluids will result to serious health problems, and even death.
Therefore, for people who are into strenuous exercises and trainings, it is best to always drink lots of water.
However, for sports enthusiasts, water may not be enough to replace the kind of fluid lost. Hence, it would be better if they would have sports drinks instead. Aside from the fluid, sports drinks have tow additional important ingredients needed by a person who is into sports fitness: carbohydrates and electrolytes.
Electrolytes are usually lost during strenuous physical activity,and this can only be replaced through sports drinks. Carbohydrates,on the other hand, are also needed by the body during rigid workouts to provide more energy so that the body can cope up to the demands of the activity.

2. More veggies!
People who are into sports fitness require more intakes of vegetables and fruits. This is because the body is craving for more vitamins and mineral supplements.
It makes the body stronger and healthier enabling it to cope up with demands of the activity.

3. Calcium intake
People who are into sports fitness should have calcium present on their diet.
This is to provide stronger bones to the body.
Since the body is more exposed to greater physical activities, it is important to have stronger bones in order to avoid fractures or certain bone diseases like "osteoporosis."
Calcium can be found in different vitamin and mineral supplements.They are also abundant in foods like sardines, tofu, dairy products, etc.

4. Warm exercises are always important before any kind of strenuous activities.
This kind of activity is needed in order not to strain the body.Hence, before playing the sports that you have always love, it is best to do some warm-up exercises first.
Indeed, engaging into sports activities is one great way of being physically fit.
The best thing about it is that in sports, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Battling Back From Back Pain and Changing Lives

2009-05-07T02:05:00.000-07:00

Battling Back From Back Pain

Changing your body and your life is truly possible - and it can be fun, simple and rewarding by By: Bill Merrow
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Carole Gardner spent a year in bed fighting back pain before surrendering to the physician's scalpel and painful back surgery. After six months of recovery, she's vowed to help others regain their physical health while she regains her own. As an Independent Coach for Team Beachbody ®, she's doing just that—one person at a time. Team Beachbody ® is where good health and fitness are supported by a unique peer community and coaching network.

The company's vision is to make fitness, weight loss and overall health fun and exceptionally rewarding while reversing the trend of obesity. Coaches like Carole are the Company's greatest asset to help change the trend of obesity into a trend of activity!

"We give people the tools and support to achieve a fit and healthy body," says Ms. Gardner. "We get you going and keep you going using a combination of proven fitness programs, easy-to-follow on-line diet guidelines and a revolutionary support system. We encourage people to "Keep Pushing Play" every day so they can change their lives and inspire others to do the same."

Carole Gardner spent a year in bed fighting back pain before surrendering to the physician's scalpel and painful back surgery. After six months of recovery, she's vowed to help others regain their physical health while she regains her own.

Beachbody ® has created some of the most popular in-home video fitness and weight-loss solutions in history: P90X ®, Hip Hop Abs ®, Kathy Smith's: Project YOU™, Yoga Booty Ballet®, Slim in 6 ®, Power 90 ® and Turbo Jam ®, as well as a line of superior nutritional supplements and fitness accessories to help you maximize the healthy results from every workout. Visit http://www.yourfreedom123.com/ or contact Ms. Gardner directly (828) 582-1965 for additional information.
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Every Problem Has a Solution

2009-05-05T22:09:00.000-07:00

More than One Way to Skin a Cat: Adventures in Creative Thinking

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I hope you are enjoying these tips to help you improve your life - Every Problem does have a solution!

How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem - and that that problem leads to added end?

How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads. No options. No solutions.

Did it feel like you had exhausted all possible options and yet are still before the mountain - large, unconquerable, and impregnable?

When encountering such enormous problems, you may feel like you're hammering against a steel mountain. The pressure of having to solve such a problem may be overwhelming. To relieve my pressure, I have sought http://cbtopsites.com/s/84ebb0 to provide the extra stamina.
But rejoice! There might be some hope yet!

With some creative problem-solving techniques you may be able to look at your problem in a different light.
And that light might just be the end of the tunnel that leads to possible solutions.
First of all, in the light of creative problem-solving, you must be open-minded to the fact that there may be more than just one solution to the problem.

And, you must be open to the fact that there may be solutions to problems you thought were unsolvable.
Now, with this optimistic mindset, we can try to be a little bit more creative in solving our problems.

Number one; maybe the reason we cannot solve our problems is that we have not really taken a hard look at what the problem is.

Here,trying to understanding the problem and having a concrete understanding of its workings is integral solving the problem. If you know how it works, what the problem is, then you have a better foundation towards solving the problem.

Not trying to make the simple statement of what problem is. Try to identify the participating entities and what their relationships with one another are.
Take note of the things you stand to gain any stand to lose from the current problem. Now you have a simple statement of what the problem is.

Number two; try to take note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have the words of problem.

Sometimes it is these assumptions that obstruct our view of possible solutions. You have to identify which assumptions are valid, in which assumptions need to be addressed.
Number three; try to solve the problem by parts. Solve it going from general view towards the more detailed parts of the problem.
This is called the top-down approach.

Write down the question, and then come up with a one-sentence solution to that from them.
The solution should be a general statement of what will solve the problem.
From here you can develop the solution further, and increase its complexity little by little.
Number four; although it helps to have critical thinking aboard as you solve a problem, you must also keep a creative, analytical voice at the back of your head.

When someone comes up with a prospective solution, tried to think how you could make that solution work. Try to be creative.

At the same time, look for chinks in the armor of that solution.
Number five; it pays to remember that there may be more than just one solution being developed at one time.

Try to keep track of all the solutions and their developments.
Remember, there may be more than just one solution to the problem.
Number six; remember that old adage," two heads are better than one." That one is truer than it sounds.

Always be open to new ideas. You can only benefit from listening to all the ideas each person has. This is especially true when the person you're talking to has had experience solving problems similar to yours.

You don't have to be a gung-ho, solo hero to solve the problem. If you can organize collective thought on the subject, it would be much better.
Number seven; be patient.

As long as you persevere, there is always a chance that a solution will present itself.
Remember that no one was able to create an invention the first time around.
Creative thinking exercises can also help you in your quest be a more creative problems solver.
Here is one example.

Take a piece of paper and write any word that comes to mind at the center.
Now look at that word then write the first two words that come to your mind.
This can go on until you can build a tree of related words.

This helps you build analogical skills, and fortify your creative processes.
So, next time you see a problem you think you can not solve, think again.
The solution might just be staring you right in the face.

All it takes is just a little creative thinking, some planning, and a whole lot of work. And, a visit to http://cbtopsites.com/s/c7e990is never over valued when a whole lot of work is required.
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Is Milk Good For Weight Loss?

2009-05-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

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The Question is: Does Milk Really Help With Weight Loss?

I hope you are enjoying these tips to help you improve your life!

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If yes then you really need to read this article in its entirety.
Far too many people believe like you, and I cannot blame anybody for this because dairy farmers are responsible for all these.

They claim that milk will help strengthen your bones because of the presence of calcium in it. They also claim that milk will give you such energy boost that you will feel like a superman.
Obviously, they want you to believe this way so that they can cash in on your gullibility. However, just as some other myths are doing the rounds of the weight loss industry, this is also a myth.

1. As a matter of fact, the milk you purchase from your local store is not pure milk: it has been processed with the help of pasteurization, meaning that it has been boiled at a temperature of160 centigrade and then cooled down.

Milk is pasteurized in order to kill any and all the germs present in the raw milk. On the flip side, pasteurization not only kills the germs, but also the beneficial nutrients present in it.
Enzymes such as lipase and phosphates can be a lot beneficial to your body, but you don't get those enzymes in the pasteurized milk that you purchase from your local shop.
That is not however the end of the story. Pasteurization also kills antibodies such as immunoglobulin that is present in raw milk.
Immunoglobulin helps to immune your body against various diseases.

As you can see, milk is in no way beneficial for you, at least not the one that comes in sealed packets.
After pasteurization is completed, the milk is homogenized to keepthe cream at the bottom. Once this is done, several synthetic vitamins are added to it in order to make it 'nutritious'.
However, remember that synthetic vitamins are not and can never be substitutes for natural vitamins. They are man-made chemicals and will do more harm than good to your body.

2. Milk causes weight gain: Contrary to what you might believe, milk will actually make you gain weight rather than lose it. If you are in the habit of drinking milk frequently, it is not surprising that you have become overweight.
As you drink more and more milk, you will gain more and more weight.

3. Milk causes a host of other diseases: Besides weight gain, there are a lot of harmful side effects of drinking milk, such as skin allergies, cancer, acne, arthritis, constipation, etc.
Do you still want to drink milk? I hope not.

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Does Meat Really Help You Lose Weight?

2009-05-04T01:01:00.000-07:00

Does Meat Really Help You To Lose Weight?

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Take for example the Atkins diet, which recommends you to follow a diet which is high in fat and low on carbohydrates.

The rationale behind this logic is that increasing the amount of protein intake is the surest way to lose weight, and that meat is the best source of protein.

But is that really true?
In this article I will tell you how far meat can help you lose weight.
Fad diets such as Atkins and the like often play on the ignorance of people. The truth is very much different than what the proponents of the fad diets would have you believe.
As a matter of fact, you will lose weight by burning more calories than what you consume, not by increasing your protein intake!

Besides, not all kinds of meat are good for your health, and some can actually make you gain weight.

For example, meat such as pepperoni, ham, bacon, salami, fried chicken, etc., contain a high amount of calorie content.

Do you think you will lose weight by increasing your calorie intake? Absolutely not!
On the other hand,you will add to your pounds. That is why I highly doubt that a high amount of meat consumption will ever help anyone to lose any amount of weight.

If you eat a lot of meat frequently, it will block your arteries and damage your kidneys, not to mention that it will also damage your digestive system because when you consume meat, it tends to rot in your colon.

There is more!
Meat not only poisons your bloodstream, it also causes harmful diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

As you can see, meat is not at all your friend!

Also, to get all the protein from your meat, you will need to eat it either raw or boiled. If you cook meat with all kinds of spices,meat consumption will do you no good because a lot of protein is being washed away during the cooking process!

If you think that a high protein intake will indeed help you lose weight, then also remember that it is always the amount of protein that counts, not its source.

Also remember that you will be able to get far more protein from natural foods such as seeds and nuts than meat can ever offer!

These whole foods will give your body all the protein it needs, while at the same time not harming you in any way! again here's info on Nutrition Simplified:
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Sports Infomercials...Why They Are Successful?

2009-05-03T01:28:00.000-07:00

Guest Writer for today:
Sport Infomercials - Why Are They So Successful?By Cynthia Parker

Infomercials just use a little common sense and human nature. Everybody has woken up late at night or very early in the morning and unable to sleep. Upon turning on the television they find an infomercial. (Like this:
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Now if you find one on one channel, there is a good chance there will be more on others. Maybe a stair master one, a cd collection of oldies on another and rounded off with a real estate class on a the third. You'll pick the one you are most interested in.

Now that you have decided to watch the bowflex informercial, they have you. For the next thirty minutes or so they will extol it's virtues. This is such an advantage because these products are not sold in malls or sports shops.

The infomercial has your full attention on a single product. There is no competition with similar items or cheap items to fill their desire to spend. They are the only game in town right now.
Unlike the tread mill in the mall, there is a sales person right there to tell you everything there is to know about it in a well scripted way.

Aside from the fact that you can ask questions, you are in the midst of the perfect, focused salesman. And as far as questions go, it really won't matter that you can't ask them because the odds are they will be answered anyway.

The most effective tool the companies have, however, is the consumer. These are reasonable people that listen to the information and the disclaimers. They, for the most part, know that 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week will only do so much good.

They see the disclaimer by the well cut models that say 'results not typical' but they still hope that they might not be typical either. Somebody has to fall at the top of the curve, why can't it be them? We are all optimistic at heart.

In the end these companies have used common sense to create an effective vehicle to promote and sell their products. And we, the consumer, will continue to buy them. Here is one of the top selling Fitness Videos and Best Product on the market today:
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TV Infomercials?...What about them for Profits?

2009-04-30T09:02:00.000-07:00

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TV Infomercials - Great For Your Business By: Cynthia Parker

Did you know that many companies spend $50-$80 million every year on TV infomercials? Why? Because these commercials combine all the right marketing techniques to boost business.
Instant attention:

Obviously they are attention grabbers. They have less than a second to hold attention before you switch over to another channel.
This explains why these infomercials use attractive people, great language, credible arguments and lots of examples to capture their viewers. This is marketing at it's best.

Testimonials:
TV infomercials are full of live testimonials. An example that pops to mind concerns those infomercials selling exercise videos. We have all seen them.
These showed real men and women working out all parts of their bodies so they have those amazing 20 year old great bodies.
It's like they said: you're ready to workout in less than five minutes!
TV infomercials on weight loss machines are another great example. The 'Before' and 'After' pictures show men with pot-bellies and women with enormous thighs achieving amazing results.
This gives the product credibility that simply cannot be paralleled.

Attractive persona:
Since TV infomercials want to catch your attention instantaneously, they make it a point to use celebrity hosts.
This makes for enjoyable viewing. Also, people tend to believe these messages more. Often, what started out as a desire to watch the celebrity in action translates into a real sale!

Incredible offers:
Many products come with fantastic introductory offers. these companies are very specific about their offers, which location it applies to and how you can get your product. In short, they give you all the data to make that vital buying decision.

A sense of urgency:
TV infomercials work on creating a sense of urgency. There is an immediate call to action, which is why they say, "If you call in the next half an hour, you get a "(fill in the blank)".
They repeat their message - deliciously:
According to research, you need to repeat a message 6-12 times before people consider buying from you.

One of the beauties of this way of advertising is that it is hard to get bored with their messages even though they keep repeating variations of the same thing.
Another neat trick is to air the same infomercial many times. Did you know you can actually profit from TV infomercials?

In this way, they are able to push the prospect into taking a buying decision.
These infomercials leverage on ongoing exposure, repetition and familiarity to win over prospects. It helps that TV is an audio visual medium, which is perfect for this kind of idea interchange.
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Working Out For Extreme Fitness

2009-04-28T22:57:00.000-07:00

Working Out for Extreme Fitness

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Life is good - so I hope you're enjoying the process of taking control of your life!

Many people think about building muscles as abandoning life outside the gym and devoting hours in the gym like a monk in a monastery.
Perhaps the only way to chisel the body into a hot muscular physique is by toiling hour by hour over the rusty iron day in, day out and year in, year out.

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Although hard work is truly required, extreme fitness demands one to be a slave of the iron weights.

Full-body work outs can make one progress and it easily fits in one's schedule. This is very convenient if one is looking forward to achieving extreme fitness but finds it hard to hold on to a single work out routine.

Genuine full-body work outs done by athletes with an aim in mind makes for maximum muscle contraction using heavy weights, makes room for full recovery so one can actually grow and continue to train hard plus it also prevents burnout which is inevitable due to excess training.
So if one is ready for extreme fitness, here is all there is to know about full body work out:
Full-body work out is a time saver.

The biggest plus about having the whole body trained all at once is probably having to go to the gym less frequently; perhaps around two to three times for every seven days would be enough.
Another advantage of working out the entire body all at once is that one need not spend two or more hours of strenuous exercise Ianthe gym for every session; one only spends one hour in the gym for every session.

So that's just three to four hours per week in the gym right? With full-body work outs, it is all about the quality of exercise one does for session and not the quantity, nor even the amount of time you allot per session.
Full-body work out boosts the cardiovascular system for extreme fitness.

One must allot two to four sets for every body part into the one hour session. Jam packed with exercising, each one hour session then gets the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system pumping and up to speed in a flash.
Now feeling pumped up, next find out what rules does one have to follow when engaging in full-body work outs:

Training commences only once every two to three days. This is so easy isn't it?
What is great about this is that there is time spared during rest days so that one can indulge in a few cardio exercise sessions instead of depending on cardio exercises one normally does at the end of each work out session which after all, are not at all very effective.

Heavy lifting is strongly advised. Contrary to popular belief,especially among athletes.
It is not true that it is good to get trapped on training lightly than one actually could so as to conserve energy for the other body parts that will come later in the routine. What is true is that one cannot achieve optimal progress if one is not training heavy, no matter which program that person is doing.

One exercise only per muscle group. This is very easy to follow and is also important.
Doing basic exercises which are also intense means you do not have to do another different exercise for that body part.

Keep work out short. Resistance training affects the natural homones of the body connected to muscle building. Check outhttp://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=4605548001&code=13923 for other training benefits.
Intense exercising boosts the testosterone levels and long work outs increase those of catabolic cortisol.

Sixty minutes of work out allows you to get the best of both worlds.
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The Best Stomach Exercises

2009-04-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

All About The Best Stomach Exercises

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It is only natural, most people want to look their best, and exercising their stomach muscles is usually a huge part of most fitness programs.
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There are many resources available for finding the best stomach exercises, and plenty of people to say what they consider the best, so how can a person decide for themselves which truly are the best exercises for working their stomach muscles?
First of all it is important to note that the best stomach exercises are those that a person is willing to do.

No matter how effective the exercise is, if a person isn't going to do them consistently the exercise will not benefit that particular individual.
It is also important to note that the best stomach exercises do not necessarily require equipment to perform them, although some machines and equipment may work quite well for some people.
When a person decides on a fitness program that includes stomach exercises, it is best to include stomach exercises that work the different parts of the stomach. If a person simply concentrates on one area of their stomach, there workout will not be as effective.

The best stomach exercises, combine working the oblique, which are the side muscles, the lower abdominals, the mid section and also the upper section.
Some of the most popular stomach exercises are crunches.

These are a very effective exercise and very convenient since they can be performed anywhere without any equipment.
The next stomach exercise that is also very popular and goes along with the basic crunch is the side crunch, which works out the oblique.
Some people consider the best stomach exercises to be included in a Pilate's workout. The reason for this is because in Pilates, the whole focus is on the core of the body which is the abdominal, or stomach muscles.
Every movement in a Pilate's workout will work the stomach muscles either directly or indirectly. These exercises can be found on the Internet, either the exercise itself or video's that can be purchased. This is one of the best I know of: http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1803307703&code=13923

Another good exercise that some fitness experts considers to be one of the best stomach exercises involves laying flat on your stomach,leg straight and then raising your body up using your arms as your hands are clasped together and keeping your body straight as if doing a push up.
Hold this position as long as you can stand. This is an excellent movement to strengthen the whole stomach.
Remember again though that just because one person may consider a specific exercise to be the best stomach exercise that does not necessarily mean it is the best for everyone.

Each person's body is different and will respond differently to certain movements.
Any one serious about working on the abdominal muscles will find it most helpful to try several different stomach exercises and then determine which one they can both feel and see results with.

If one exercise is simply too hard to do correctly, or does not feel like it has done anything for the muscle group worked, that exercise is not the best and the person should find what works best for them.
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Pointers on Losing Weight Safely

2009-04-25T22:08:00.000-07:00

Pointers on Losing Weight Safely

I admire your decision to take control of your life. You know, it's never too late, so keep that vision alive daily!

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This may be quite a solution but not exactly the best there is. In fact, depending on the amount you reduce in your food intake, it may even be dangerous to one's health.
So how does one lose weight effectively and safely? Here are some points one should consider when trying to lose weight:

Beware of the Crash Diets
Most people think that trimming down the calories can alone she doff their unwanted excess. Probably this is because of the fad there is in advertising about low-calorie food products and beverages.

What people don't know is that this could be dangerous because when they decrease their calorie intake way to below the required levels, the body begins to digest the fats.
Sounds good but it doesn't actually.
Burning fat requires a lot of energy.

Since there is not much energy in the body to facilitate metabolism of fat, it will run at a very slow pace resulting to fatigue,illness and weak immune system.
Low-calorie diet is also compensated for by the body by burning muscle. People on this type of diet who revert back to their old eating habits end up gaining back some, if not all the weight they have shed off.

This would consist mainly of fats. And since fats have more volume per mass than muscle, they end up having the same weight as before but more bulkier.
In losing weight, one should keep in mind that they should lose excess body fats only.

However, one can try out eating small meals at more frequent intervals. This way the body will not think that it is being starved and will not store food as fat.

Eat Properly
One may have considered junking the crash diet option but he should also not forget to watch what he is eating. Variety must always be considered so that one may be able to get the necessary nutrients from his diet.

It is also healthier to eat food which are roasted, steamed or broiled rather than fried. It is also important to include a lot of fiber in the diet. Frequent re hydration is also necessary.

Pump Up lean Muscle Mass
Muscles burn calories when they work; they even do so at rest.
Unlike fats which just lie around, bulge around the pants and dangle beneath the sleeves, muscles burn calories all-day round.With this fact, one can start weight loss by increasing muscle mass.
The more muscles, the less fat will be left.

This is attainable starting with working out with resistance exercises.
Engaging in Aerobics

Aerobics are not only good for the heart by increasing cardio-vascular endurance. Aerobics also help in increasing lean muscle mass while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat.
Aside from these, aerobics make the metabolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long while.

Imagine burning fat efficiently while driving along the freeway or even while watching television.
Extra "Push"

Some people believe that smoking and caffeine can actually help in losing weight. This can perhaps be true; however, they do the body more harm than good because of their side-effects.
For that extra "push", one can try out taking food supplements. After all, 95% of these products out in the market actually does good.

On Taking Diet Pills
Over-the-counter diet pills affect the amount of weight one loses as well as how long one keeps that amount of weight off.
However, one must be wary of the side-effects of these diet pills. As such, one must faithfully follow the instructions provided for in the packaging.

It is also prudent to consult the physician anyway before trying out these drugs and also to find out which type would be best for the individual.

Losing weight does not have to mean sacrifice and suffering.
It actually means opening up to a more full and healthy life where one may not have to feel bad about himself having to look the way he does or not being able to do what he wants to do. Losing weight might entail a little adjustments plus the discomforts, but as the old saying goes, "no pain, no gain." Here's a program you'll find useful: (10 Minute Trainer): http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1774335615&code=13923

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Your Weight Loss Program

2009-04-25T00:55:00.000-07:00

Program your Weight Loss

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I'm so glad to see that you're sticking with these tips - keep it up...You'll Get There!

The idea of the program is to be able for you to develop a consistent approach to weight loss as well as a healthy endurance when exercising.
The program's objective is to get rid of the excesses in your body,the excess fat. Not the healthy and lean muscle tissues and body fluids.

The program first requires your focus and dedication, so therefore you need to be prepared in both mind and - of course - body. At times the mind and body may not be in agreement, when this time occurs visit http://cbtopsites.com/s/a618ce for the added boost to the mind to agree with the body.

It is highly advised that you first visit your doctor for a check-up before embarking on any weight loss program.
It is important that when starting on any weight loss program, one should be positive enough to work for the results.
Some people get impatient easily but long term effects are assured as long as one sticks to the weight loss plan at hand.

Stretch, stretch and stretch some more.
Before actually doing those exercises and working out those muscles,a little stretching is needed in order to avoid any injury or soreness in your body.
It is also not advisable for anyone to try too hard.
Everything should be done in moderation. Find the level of exercise and training that suits you. It should be enough for you to be comfortable in but not too convenient that it will not be much of a challenge.

The first week
The first day of the program involves a long and steady walk in a little over twenty minutes.
After the walk, follow it up with a good stretch.
This takes so little of your time for the first day. In less than an hour you have taken that first step to a weight loss program that could work to your advantage.

By the second day, it is good to focus on an upper body workout. This maintains your strength to be able to go through the whole program for the week.
On the third day, a brisk walk or jog for ten minutes is in order. For beginners, a lower body workout should be done in the evening.

In the fourth day, a good rest is in order, as well as a good stretch. This lag time should be used wisely though to sort out any negatives in your mindset.
The fifth day starts with a good ten minute walk. Exercise the lower body in four sessions of workouts, follow this up with another ten minute walk, and another four sessions of lower body workout.

The sixth day should be spent on a low impact exercise such as swimming.
To avoid boredom, do not be afraid to try something new.
The last day of the week is a time to solicit the support of the people you care about. Spend time with them or get them to be with you in your long walk.
Again, follow up your walk with a light upper body workout.

This is just the beginning though. If by this first week you are able to stick to the program, you have a great chance to further boost your weight loss and stay with the plan until you achieve your desired result.

Try as much as possible to be unlike the people who give up easily just because they could not see the result they want at the time they want - like this moment, today,now!
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The same way it took your body time to gain all that weight, think about it as the time your body will have to exert just to get rid of it.
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Enjoy Your Life...Change Your Point of View

2009-04-23T22:20:00.000-07:00

Enjoy Your Life: Change Your Point of View

Life is good - so I hope you're enjoying the process of taking control of your life.
"Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."- Frederick Lang bridge, A Cluster of Quiet Thoughts

If you've placed second in a writing contest, will you jump for joy and push for better results the next time or will you be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again?
In life, you are always filled with choices.

You may opt to have a pessimist's view and live a self-defeated life or you may decide to take the optimist's route and take a challenging and fulfilling life.
So why nurture an optimist's point of view? And why now?
Well, optimism has been linked to positive mood and good morale; to academic, athletic, military, occupational and political success;to popularity; to good health and even to long life and freedom from trauma. Developing or maintaining optimism is not an easy task but several have commented on the secret shared athttp://cbtopsites.com/s/a56fe1

On the other hand, the rates of depression and pessimism have never been higher.
It affects middle-aged adults the same way it hits younger people.The mean age of onset has gone from 30 to 15. It is no longer a middle-aged housewife's disorder but also a teen-ager's disorders well.

Here's how optimists are in action and researches that back up why it really pays to be an optimist:

Optimists expect the best

The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events, which will last a long time and undermine everything they do, are their own fault.
The truth is optimists are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world.

What differs is the way they explain their misfortune---it's the opposite way. They tend to believe defeat is just a temporary setback, that its causes are confined to this one case.
Optimists tend to focus on and plan for the 'problem' at hand.

They use 'positive reinterpretation.' In other words, they most likely reinterpret a negative experience in a way that helps them learn and grow.
Such people are unfazed by bad situation, they perceive it is a challenge and try harder.
They won't say "things will never get better," "If I failed once,it will happen again" and "If I experience misfortune in one part of my life, then it will happen in my whole life."

Positive expectancies of optimists also predict better reactions during transitions to new environments, sudden tragedies and unlikely turn of events.

If they fall, they will stand up.
They see opportunities instead of obstacles.
People respond positively to optimists.
Optimists are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They find no need to control or manipulate people. They usually draw people towards them.

Their optimistic view of the world can be contagious and influence those they are with.
Optimism seems a socially desirable trait in all communities. Those who share optimism are generally accepted while those who spread gloom, panic and hysteria are treated unfavorably.
In life, these people often win elections; get voted most congenial and sought for advice.
When the going gets tough, optimists get tougher

Optimists typically maintain higher levels of subjective well-being during times of stress than do people who are less optimistic.
In contrast, pessimists are likely to react to stressful events by denying that they exist or by avoiding dealing with problems.
Pessimists are more likely to quit trying when difficulties arise.

They persevere. They just don't give up easily, they are also known for their patience. Inching their way a step closer to that goal or elusive dream.
Optimists are healthier and live longer

Medical research has justified that simple pleasures and a positive outlook can cause a measurable increase in the body's ability to fight disease.
Optimists' health is unusually good. They age well, much freer than most people from the usual physical ills of middle age. And they get to outlive those prone to negative thoughts.

So why not be an optimist today? And think positively towards a more fulfilled life.
Why not look forward to success in all your endeavors?
Why not be resilient?

Like everybody else you are bound to hit lows sometimes but don't just stay there. Carry yourself out of the mud and improve your chances of getting back on the right track.
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Free Weight Loss Programs

2009-04-23T21:08:00.000-07:00

Free Weight Loss Programs

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Congratulations on your decision to make improvements a priority in your life!

The race to fitness is on and a lot of people are getting into the band wagon.
Some people do it to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are embarrassed with the body they have now, while others do it simply to remain fit and healthy.

As such, many fitness programs are out in the Internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centers all over. Some are too expensive to afford that one may even lose weight just by trying to work out the money needed to pursue these fitness programs.

One may not have to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for fit and toned body.
There are many books available in the bookstore which offer weight loss programs which are convenient and for free, of course the books are not though.

These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow.
So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading these summaries about the most popular diet programs out today.

Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. This weight loss program encourages high protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. One can feast on vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta.

One is also not restricted against fat intake so it is okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However,after the diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber and calcium yet high in fat.

Intake of grains and fruits are also limited.
Carbohydrate Addicts Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocate slow carbohydrate eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too much carb. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. Restrains fat intake. One is given a"fat" budget and he is given the liberty on how to spend it. Itdoes not pressure the individual to watch his carbohydrate intake.Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and sea foods is okay. A go signal is also given on eating vegetables, fruits,cereals, bread and pasta.

This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, good amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats.
Watch triglyceride levels though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats

The DASH Diet. Advocates moderate amounts of fat and protein intake and high on carbs. Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy.
Some dieters think it advocates too much eating to procure significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet is poor in calcium and restricts consumption of healthy foods like sea foods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of rest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories.

And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairyis okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, seafood and poultry.
Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fat sand rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.

Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommends the same foodstuff as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn,pretzels and crackers.
This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as being low in calorie density and saturated fats.

The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking ingrains and calcium.

Weight Watchers. High carbohydrates, moderate on fats and proteins.A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. it allows the dieter to plan his own meal rather than give him a set to follow.
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You CAN Do this.

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The 24 Hour Fitness Path

2009-04-23T06:16:00.000-07:00

The 24 Hour Fitness Path

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The Twenty Four Hour fitness center is like your one stop shop to everything about fitness and your well-being.
Imagine it as the Walmart of the fitness industry.

Twenty Four Hour fitness centers are located in a number of area sin the state. All of them have equipments which cater to weight training as well as cardio vascular equipments. Check out this product I found to accompany your cardio vascular work out http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1803292126&code=13923
A variety of fitness gear is also available.

Twenty Four Hour fitness centers all have locker rooms and - believe it or not - baby sitting accommodations. Over all, the Twenty Four Hour fitness center is a complete, clean and extremely well maintained facility that especially caters to all your fitness wants, needs and preferences.

Join In
It is very easy to get started on your path to fitness. Twenty Four Hour fitness centers have over three hundred clubs located In the whole nation and is open for twenty four hours.
There is no long term contract to sign up in. You have the option to pay monthly, but you are offered a complete personal training package that suits your body type, body weight and built so you are ensured with a service that is truly personalized.
Which club do you belong in?

Twenty Four Hour fitness center gives you the option to choose the specific type of club that you desire.
The active club involves a group exercise as well as free weight sand cardio machines to work off that fat.
The sport club also includes everything in the active club but with additions such as basketball, heated pools and whirlpool.
The super-sport club also includes the amenities found those in the active club and the sport club but with more additions such as massages, a sauna as well as a steam room.
The ultra sport club is the works. It includes most of the amenities found in the active, sport and super sport club, plus a day spa,courts for racquetball as well as an executive locker room.
The Path to Performance

It all depends on what you want to achieve.
In Twenty Four Hour fitness centers, a uniquely specialized fitness program is available to anyone who simply wants to improve their performance in a specific sport or is seriously training for competition.

The program is designed by athletes.
The Performance program includes a menu plan specifically customized for those intense workouts. A resistance training is also available as well as a full cardio workout. After your exercise, a metabolic rate test is conducted.
This program is designed for those who wants to get started as soon as possible but has no clear and specific idea how.

This is clearly the best option for them because all the information on nutrition, resistance training is learned through this program.
This is the foundation one needs in order to have results that would last your body a lifetime.
The Components of Fitness

A regular exercise, an intense workout is just part and parcel of your path to health, fitness and well-being. There are other factors that should just as well play a part and which Twenty Four Hour fitness center teaches you.
Food intake is one of them.

A menu is provided to those who follow the performance path. This details what you should or should not eat, or at least eat less of,if not completely avoid.
Cardio is also one as this enhances your endurance to stress and exercise.
Vitamins and supplements are a necessity unless you are sure that you are able to receive the proper amounts of iron, calcium,vitamin C or D or E in a day. If not, it is best to take them in.
Resistance training is a feather in your fitness cap and is a necessary tool for being healthy, wealthy and wise.
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Four Tips To Fast & Easy Weight Loss

2009-04-21T14:35:00.000-07:00

Here's 4 Tips To Fast and Easy Weight Loss

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I'm so happy that you want to continue to make improvements in your life. It's never too late to start - just stick with it and don't worry if you "fall off" from time to time - just get back up again and again!

Probably one of the most difficult goals to achieve in life is that of weight loss.
Weight loss is difficult, but even more difficult is keeping the weight off. My friends all said they would recommend this site http://cbtopsites.com/s/638b8a as a motivating edge in keeping the weight off.

While there are several ways to lose weight, not all options work for everybody. For some people, plain diet and exercise will help them lose weight. For others, simply dieting and exercising aren't enough; they will need to take weight loss supplements and perhaps work a bit harder than others.

Remember not to get weight loss tips and advice from your friends because some of these suggestions may not work for you.
Moreover, some of the suggested tips can actually be harmful for your body. Bottom line is that YOU need to decide how you are going to lose weight.
If you have chosen to tread the path of the conventional diet and exercise, then I will give you some tips in this article:

1. Avoid Junk Foods: All your weight loss efforts will do down the drain if you cannot keep yourself from eating junk and processed foods.
These foods have high calorie content and will add to your pounds. You should always try to eat healthy. To make sure that you don't give in to any temptations, make sure you have a considerable stock of raw fruits and vegetables in your house.
Also make sure that you cook your own meals, so you can decide how much oil to use. Keep in mind the less oil you consume, the better for you!

2. Eat in small portions: Don't be lazy. You may think that if you eat just once a day you will survive anyway but if you want to lose weight then eating a large meal may not be in your best interest.
Ideally, you should split your large dinner into five or six small meals and eat each small portion every four or five hours. Every time you eat, your metabolism will increase and you will be able to burn a lot of fat.
Plus it will help suppress your appetite as you won't feel hungry all the time!

3. Cut down calories without depriving yourself:You can lose weight only when you consume less calories than what you burn, and to make sure that you can achieve this end, you should start cutting down on your calorie intake by small percentages everyday.
However, you should look to it that in the quest of cutting down your calorie intake, you don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods, otherwise you will start binge eating which will cause weight gain!

4. Exercise: Exercises are one of the best ways to lose weight. However much you hate to workout at the gym, you must do it if you are serious about losing belly fat.
Workouts not only speed up your metabolism, it also increases your muscles mass.
Increase in your metabolic rate as well as your muscle mass will help you burn more fat in less time. You should also look to it that you increase your physical activity level as much as you can.
If you go to the marketplace in your car, start using your legs instead.
If you reach your office room using the elevator, try to take to the stairs instead!

As you can see, there is no better way to lose weight than by diet and exercise. However, if this doesn't work for you, then your best bet is to visit a doctor and ask for advice. You may want to share your knowledge of http://cbtopsites.com/s/638b8a with your doctor, as the site may benefits others.

More often than not, your doctor will ask you either to take some weight loss supplements make sure you have a complete physical including blood work.
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Nutrition Notes on Weight Loss Supplements

2009-04-20T21:40:00.000-07:00

"Nutrition Notes on Weight Loss Supplements"

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I'm glad to see you're sticking with these tips.
More and more spend hundred and even thousands of dollars yearly on weight loss supplements in the hope of speeding up their metabolism. While others are opting for a total cleanse. Everyone I have talked likes the cleanse secret tips offered in http://cbtopsites.com/s/7ec94a and you may too.

The main desire is to be attractive and accepted but it is becoming a more difficult goal to achieve. The fitness industry is booming but still a lot of people are unable to cut those fat in spite of all the exercise and diet efforts.
In America, more than sixty per cent of adults are overweight and thirty per cent are considered obese.

This is because:one, a lot of weight loss products promises unrealistic goals; two, dietary supplement manufacturers rely on the overweight person's failure to survive; and three, the information about the supplements in the market are just written by themselves just to make a sell.

Although the Food and Drug Administration has successfully banned illegal marketers, some products are still available.
Consumers can be deceived of the labels which claims caffeine or ephedra free not knowing that these supplements composes of other ingredients that may pose the same health risks.
These include heart and digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and even psychological side effects.

Other supplement manufacturers say that their products contains EGCG which is a photochemical ingredient found in green tea.
This so-called component claims to speed up metabolism but in reality poses to reduce the risk of cancer. Some studies denote that it could slightly increase the potential to burn calories and now can be found in many weight loss supplements.

It has good points on the other hand since the body might conform to EGCG after a period of time.
Even the weight loss benefit could sum up to 60 to 70 calories a day. This helps prevent excessive weight gain.

A few other significant effects of weight loss supplements is that it may contain ingredients that makers claim will prevent the absorption of carbohydrates.
One good example is Chitosan, which appears most promising, which in fact shows no positive result in fat absorption. It could even take up to seven months for men to lose just a pound of body fat and for women, there is no fat loss at all.

Thyroid supplements act as thyroid replacements help regulate and optimize the thyroid at a higher level. This they say makes the body feel like a couch potato and won't perform the job it has to.

Since the number one reason why people eat is because they feel hungry, there is another type of ingredient that manufacturers made which increases the feeling of being full and decreases appetite,Guar Gum.

However, recent studies show that it has no meaningful benefit at all to weight loss. It is ironic that manufacturers mix Psyllium that has the reputation of reducing eating and aiding weight loss for initial studies so far do not support this claim although it helps control blood cholesterol and sugar.

One of the latest innovations in the fat loss industry is by way of skin absorption.
There's a Cutting Gel, which is an epidril product by far the bestselling in fat loss creams technology.

Rub it where you want the fats cut. For now, it will seem safer to advise the age old remedies to excessive weight gain and that is to invest on walking shoes instead of diet supplements, go to the park and do brisk walking, go to the gym, and have a well balanced diet instead.

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Choosing The Right Exercise For You

2009-04-20T05:31:00.000-07:00

Choosing The Right Exercise For You

It's so Great - that you want to make improvements in your life - I hope you continue to make more healthy changes in your lifestyle. As you do - they will turn into good habits and become
almost automatic.

Which exercise you do all depends on you and what you like to do.
What you hate doing, paying membership fees, and whether or not to buy equipment are all things you need to consider as well as answer.
If you choose something that you don't like to do,you aren't going to keep doing it for a long period of time.

Give it some thought - if you don't like jogging, you aren't going to get up at 6 AM and go running. If you can't find something you like to do, choose something you hate the least, which will normally be walking.

Walking is great exercise, as it suits all levels of fitness.
Anyone can start a walking program at any time, it's normally the intensity and duration that differs. Walking is also a social exercise, as it isn't difficult to find a training partner to chat with while you exercise.
Walking with a partner will also make time go by faster.

No matter what exercise you choose, you should start at a low level of intensity and build it up over a period of weeks, which is essential to the longevity of your exercise program. If you star toff too hard, you could end up with an injury which will require time off to get over.
If you are really in bad shape, you should star toff by walking for 10 minutes each day. Then,increase it by 5 minutes every 2 weeks.

To make things more interesting, you should try walking a different course every few days. You can also roster a different friend to walk with you each day of the week.
If walking isn't your thing, then you may want to try a fitness center. They have loads of variety and normally have trainers on hand to answer any questions you may have.
When you choose a fitness center, make sure that they give good service.

If they aren't willing to treat you well before you join, then they certainly won't after you join.
You should also make sure that the equipment they use is well taken care of. It's easy to find out, as all you have to do is listen to the machines. If they squeak a lot or make noise, then chances are they aren't being taken care of.

If you still aren't sure what you should do, then you should look into golf or tennis. Both are good social activities in most areas,and you can even meet new friends.
Tennis is great for fitness although it isn't for someone who is just starting out. If you haven't exercised in a long time,then golf may be the best activity for you.
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A Look at Diet and Fitness

2009-04-19T02:51:00.000-07:00

A Look and Diet and Fitness

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Many people nowadays are very much conscious about their own health and fitness.
In addition to that, these people, and many others as well, are now having that desire to sculpt their bodies to achieve that magazine-cover look. As a result, gyms, health spas and other fitness center shave proliferated all over to cater to the needs of the fitness buffs and aficionados. Some have found beneficial in their quest for the magazine cover look. http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1774353142&code=13923
Even on television exercise machines, weight loss products, and other paraphernalia to improve fitness have more or less gained control over the airwaves and made their way into the households.

But exercise is not the only way to build that body beautiful. It also entails certain amount of responsibility on the foods one chooses to eat.
Being healthy and fit requires one to observe diet fitness.

Diet fitness is as essential as exercise itself. Diet for fitness provides the essential nutrition one needs to restore worn-out muscles and for healthy growth.

Diet fitness should never be taken for granted. With the popularity of keeping fit, many different views, methods, programs and dieting strategies have been formulated by many professionals.
Among these are high carb diets and high fat diets. Whith one is more effective and which one should one choose to follow?

First thing to know would be the fundamental differences between these two diet approaches.
As the name implies, high carb diets concentrates on taking in carbohydrate-rich foods while high fat diets endorses fat-rich foods.

High carb diets are utilized to glycogen stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogen is a glucose complex that provides large amounts of energy ready for use in anaerobic exercises.
Fats, on the other hand, is well-kown for being the richest source of calories. It actually contains 2.5 times more calories than carbohydrates and proteins alike.

Studies also show that it takes the body 24 calories to metabolize carbohydrates while it only takes 3 to burn down fat.

So which one to follow?

A person can follow a high carb and low fat fitness diet or the other way around. It is absolutely not recommended to follow bot hat the same time; unless of course if you want to gain body fat.
But then diet fitness is not all about losing fat, one must also consider his diet in order to keep fat away.

Research shows that sustainable loss of weight can only be achieve don a diet which suits the individual food preferences, lifestyle, medical profile and satiety signals.
Diet programs all over can help you shed off excess pounds, but only one diet can help you stay sexy, and it is the one that satisfies you most.
Other important aspects of having a fit diet are moderation, balance and variation. One must be careful not to leave out important nutrients and other substances necessary for healthy body unctioning. Health organizations are clear about the amounts of nutrients an individual should have in the body.

Low fat high carbs, high carbs low fat; the question is not which diet program will work out but which is it that will work for you.

Striving for a sexy and healthy body does not have to burden an individual, diet fitness does not have to mean sticking to the same kind of food for life.

One may even try to be adventurous and try out new foods out there.
Who knows? one may even discover spinach interesting.
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Weight Loss and Exercise

2009-04-18T15:06:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Exercise

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Built to move, too often we put ourselves in a cage. We have bodies designed for
racing across the savannas, but we live a lifestyle designed for migrating from the bed to the breakfast table; to the car seat; to the office chair; to the restaurant booth; to the living room couch and back to the bed.

It was not always this way. Not long ago in the United States, a man who worked on a farm did the equivalent of 15 miles of jogging every day; and his wife did the equivalent of 7 miles of jogging.

Today, our daily obligations of work and home keep us tied to our chairs, and if we want exercise, we have to seek it out.
In fact, health experts insist that obesity problem is probably caused at least as much by lack of physical activity as by eating too much. Hence, it is important that people need to move around.
However, that does not mean that a lap or two around the old high school track will offset a daily dose of donuts. Exercise alone is not very efficient, experts say.

They contend that if you just exercise and do not change your diet,you may be able to prevent weight gain or even lose a few pounds fora while.
Nevertheless, it is not something that you are likely to sustain unless exercise is part of an overall program.

The more regularly you exercise, the easier it is to maintain your weight.
Here is what to do every day to make sure that you get the exercise you need.

1. Get quality Zzzs.
Make sure that you get adequate sleep. Good sleep habits are conducive to exercise, experts point out. If you feel worn out during the day, you are less likely to get much physical activity during the day.
In addition, there is evidence that people who are tired tend to eat more, using food as a substance for the rest they need.

2. Walk the walk.
It is probably the easiest exercise program of all. In fact, it maybe all you ever have to do, according to some professional advices of some health experts.
Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of brisk walking five times a week. Brisk walks themselves have health and psychological benefits that are well worth the while.

3. Walk the treadmill.
When the weather is bad, you might not feel like going outdoors.But if you have a treadmill in the television room, you can catchup on your favorite shows while you are doing your daily good turn for your weight-maintenance plan.
Most of us watch television anyway, and indoor exercise equipment enables anyone to turn a sedentary activity into a healthy walk.

4. Seize the time.
Excuses aside, lack of time is certainly a limiting factor in most lifestyles. That is why health experts suggest a basic guideline for incorporating exercise into your schedule.

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If you need to, remind yourself that you are preventing many health problems when you prevent weight gain; and keeping your health is a gift to your family as well as yourself.
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