I have not lost any weight in the past 6 days nor have I gained any. What I have acomplished though is when I have had a snack at night, the guilt has been building up, so I’m hoping eventually very soon it will get the best of me and I’ll break this pattern.

One interesting piece of advice I’ve learned about why I might continue to eat at night is because I’m staying up late. If I’m going to stay up later constantly and eat a full meal at supper time, let’s say 5:30, then sure, I’ll be hungry later on in the evening. So instead of going to bed at midnight each night, I might have to trim back my sleeping pattern to 10pm or when I begin to fight the urge to eat at night.

Next step would be for me to actually start eating breakfast. I always skip breakfast. No matter how much exercise I do or how well I eat during the day, I feel that it is much more important at this point to change my eating habits of when I eat. This plays a larger role on why I’m not losing the weight as fast as I want.

I’m still hesitant about the “Fat Burning Furnace” program. Curiosity got the best of me, I followed the link and went through the 10min + video. There are some good points he makes about weight loss and sounds convincing enough to purchase his product. When I get a few bucks saved up, I just might purchase it and let you all know how it works out for me. Until then.. Will Power is the plan!

I’ve spoken in my previous article about “Motivation” and “Will Power“. I still think those are the two most important factors why people stop losing weight and gain the weight they have lost.

For those of you who are following “my journey”, I’m on Day 2 of my weight lose routine and I’m going to share with you the small victories I have as they happen. I may post daily or every other day so please come back often to see how I’m doing and I would love to hear what you are doing.

Some people find that buying DVD’s or investing in someone’s weight loss techniques will help boost motivation. For some this is true and there is nothing wrong with that. I’ve looked into one that caught my eye, but to this day I have not purchased it yet. Over on the right side of the site I have a link to “Fat Burning Furnace“. For now, I won’t recommend it nor will I say it doesn’t work. Maybe down the road I’ll give it a try but I’m going to rely on pure hard work and determination.

To even begin to lose my weight (I set a goal of 50 lbs), I need to figure out what exactly I’m doing wrong and start to fix it. So, here goes… (and the list will be large)

The object of this exercise is to face the facts and understand what it is that is stopping the weight loss. One small victory at a time.

1. I don’t have a regular eating pattern.
2. I eat often at night and before I go to bed.
3. I spend too much time in front of the computer without any exercise.
4. I eat Fast Food when I’m too lazy to cook my own meals
5. I go to the grocery store hungry and make bad food choices
6. I’ve never counted a calorie ever in my life (I think this will be my biggest hurdle)
7. I’ve bought gym memberships only to use them for a small period of it’s life
8. I eat when I’m stressed out
9. I don’t exercise enough
10. I’m a good talker with very little action (I hope to break this pattern by this blog alone)
11. I’ve bought workout DVD’s and don’t use them.
12. I hate walking for long distances, it takes too long to get there so I would rather run, then I become frustrated and my motivation levels are decreased
13. I don’t usually eat breakfast, I’ve eating so much the night before I’m not hungry.
14. I leave myself rushed in the mornings, so I don’t have time to eat breakfast.

I’m sure I’ll add to this list, but for now I’m going to make a VERY strong effort to NOT EAT after 8pm. I’ll give this a try for a week and report back how well I do.

Wish me luck!

This article is about the bottom line that everyone already knows, but needs to fully understand before anything will work no matter what gimmick or weight loss program you choose to try.

I’m an overweight male, 35 years old and it’s not getting easier to trim those pounds as I get older. I’ve tried the colon cleansing packages, the calorie counting, the no carb diet. I sit in front of a computer 16 hours a day as it is part of my job and the only exercise I get is typing or mouse clicking. After a long day, mental exhaustion sets in and the motivation to do exercise just isn’t there.

There are many reasons why people want to lose weight. They want to find a boyfriend or girlfriend. Live a longer healthier life and watch their children grow up. Perhaps it is because you cannot afford to simply keep buying clothes each time you increase a size and no longer fit into those jeans. Or heaven forbid, you cannot even wear jeans anymore and your in pajamas all day long. You want more energy, you want to look good, you don’t want to get made fun of. There are hundreds of reasons why people want to lose weight, but there is only two reasons why people don’t lose weight.

1) Lack of Motivation

Tired, frustrated, lazy, don’t like to exercise because it reminds us too much of pain. It is easier to just eat and hide from people. Family or close friends are enabling and say it is ok to over eat and indulge. When you get sad, the 1 liter of ice cream is your biggest friend who want talk back to you. Motivation and the lack thereof is the first reason why people do not lose weight. But motivation alone cannot be the single most factor in your weight loss. Without the second factor, motivation only starts the weight loss process and keeps it going in periodic bursts.

Set small goals, realistic goals and don’t think you are going to lose it all in a week or a month or even a year. It takes time, motivation and……..

Here it is.. the biggest secret of all, and the funny thing about it is…

2) WILL POWER

YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS AND EVERYONE HAS IT….. WILL POWER Being motivated will help you see your short term goals. Having WILL POWER will make you push through the times you second guess yourself, or when you fall short of reaching a goal. WILL POWER gets you to the finish line. When temptation stares you right in the face, it is WILL POWER that says no, I’ll eat something more healthier. Saying NO to fast food is WILL POWER. Walking on a treadmill an extra 10 minutes is WILL POWER. Making the time in your busy schedule for yourself and putting your needs first above everyone else is WILL POWER. Making the right choice is WILL POWER.

Hopefully now you see that the underlying issue to everyone who cannot lose weight it comes down to two factors but more importantly one above all. WILL POWER. So…. have I at least motivated you slightly to take the first step in your weight loss journey? Motivation comes from others, WILL POWER is from within. I really hope I’ve given you a bit of motivation to get off that couch and start achieving small goals. I’ve actually self-motivated myself to do something about it as well….

So… with that said. I’ll keep this topic going on this blog. I’ll post my small goals and achievements. Hopefully with your help, I can keep motivated and not lose focus and lose sight of the WILL POWER from within.

About Me

Name: Troy
Date: May 21st, 2010
Reason for Weight Loss: (You must start with a solid reason) My daughter turns 1 on June 21st and I want her to lead a healthy lifestyle and I want to be active with her growing up.
AGE: 35
Start Weight: 254 lbs.
Height: 5′ 10″
Pant Size: 40″

Goal Weight: 200 lbs.

I would love to hear from you all. I’ll post more about what small goals I’m setting for myself and how I’m dealing with them. Thanks for reading!

What is a Penny Stock?

A penny stock is considered a stock that has a value of $5 or less which is traded on the “OTC” market, which stands for “Over the Counter”. As an investor stocks classified as “Micro Cap” stocks fall into the Penny Stock category and usually attracts the knowledgeable investor. However, there are many beginners who are attracted to this type of stock because of the low price and the amount of money invested isn’t usually significant, therefore reducing the amount of potential loss.

Research, Risk and Reward

Penny stocks can explode over night and return a huge percentage on your investment. The trick is knowing which ones will perform like this. I guess that is why picking and choosing your penny stocks can be difficult as this doesn’t happen to every single penny stock. Also, keep in mind, the reverse affect can occur, it could go south and end up losing a ton of cash.

Buying a stock for $2 bucks and watching it double to $4 is very exciting. There is more volatility with Micro Cap stocks and doing your research and knowing about the company you purchased is very important. You need to look for potential catalysts that could have a positive effect on the stock price. Maybe it’s a new product they are launching, or their quarterly sales have exceeded analysts expectations. There are many potential signs to jump in and buy a stock before it sky rockets, the question is, “Can you afford the risk to invest your money in a penny stock?”

Only Invest What you can Afford to Lose

Never ever invest money that you cannot afford to lose. The stock market is NOT a sure thing and too often people think they can make a quick buck and get out, but the adrenaline rush alone of seeing a stock double in a day can get you hooked into making unwise decisions.

If you are just starting out, do a lot of reading. When you think you have read enough to make your first purchase, do some more reading. Focus on the lingo, terminology to at least get you talking the talk. The more you read the more you will make, invest in yourself before investing in a penny stock or any stock for that matter. I found that doing the right thing most times involves research and discipline. Build up your knowledge and don’t be afraid to ask questions or get help from those who have been in the business for so long.

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One of the coolest things you can do to really make your child’s party stand out is use personalized party favors. You can personalize just about anything with your child’s name and birthday, or just the name of the party, and you can bet that this will be the talk of the kid’s class the next day.

One of the most popular things that you can personalize for your kid’s party are tee shirts. You can make your party into a real event, with tee shirts saying “I Rocked The House at Brian’s Party” or something similar.

Of course, you can also make the preparations of your kid’s party favors something special between you and your kid by doing them at home by yourself. There are dozens of party favors that you make at home cheaply, that you and your child will enjoy making together.

One of the best ones you can do is to get colored clay and make little figures for each of the kids attending the party. This will allow you to create party favors that are truly personalized, since not only will they be handmade, you can make something that fits the personality of each party guest.

Kids love candy, that’s generally an accepted fact, so why not give them what they want. You can get candy necklaces and bracelets easily, and this is the sort of thing that kids just eat up, literally.

For an added touch of personalization, you can get candy letters to make necklaces and bracelets and this allows you to make individual favors for every child at the party. You can do this for every adult if you want to. The right kids party favors can make any party a party no one will ever forget.

One of the most common back pain therapy options is the hot and cold pack. New packs can either be heated or cooled and applied to the area of your back experiencing the pain. Heat applied to your back helps stimulate blood flow and healing. I find that heat helps my muscles relax and combined with a gentle massage really works the kinks out. If you feel pain during a massage, stop immediately to avoid aggravating an injury. Remember, the massage is supposed to help you, not hurt you. Cooling a gel pack and applying it to the affected area can provide a gentle numbing action, dulling the pain. Cold packs also help to reduce swelling and inflammation.

If you visit your Chiropractor, be prepared for various back pain therapy options. Many people swear by their Chiropractor and say that they would not even be able to walk without their treatments. Again, there are others who say that adjusting your back to reduce pain can actually lead to injury and in some cases permanent damage to your back. My Chiropractor was not in the least invasive. His treatments consisted of assisted stretching motions and the application of this device to electrically stimulate my back muscles. He also applied big heating pads which, I must admit, felt really good. As with any treatment involving your back, you need to do your research and determine what is best for you. If you feel severe back pain, seek medical assistance immediately because any delay can have serious consequences.

• Photos
• Frames
• Hanging fixtures or nails
• Hammer
• Spray Paint (optional)

The first step is to decide on which photos you want to display. These can be photos of your children, pets, family, or special events in your life.

Once you have decided on which photos you want to use, the next step is to select a wall to create your photo collage on. When selecting a wall. Make sure you choose one with enough room to display all of the photos you have selected. If you do not have a wall large enough, consider limiting your photo selection or choosing to create multiple collages.

Once the wall has been chosen, the next phase is to place the photos into frames. Many frames are somewhat expensive, but if you plan ahead, you can find some great deals on picture frames. If you are fortunate enough to live near a Hobby Lobby store or other local craft store, you can purchase frames up to 50% off at least once a month. You can choose from designer frames or you can choose to create your own frames. You may also just want to go with your basic, everyday, wood grain frames. When choosing designer frames, make sure the styles complement each other and try to avoid conflicting styles and colors.

If designer frames are out of your budget range but you prefer not to go with wood grain frames, try the following: purchase wood grain frames when they are on sale and use spray paint to achieve your desired color. One can of spray paint will cover up to 10 frames. Normally, you can find 8 X 10 frames on sale as low as $2.50, so for approximately $30; you can create your own custom frames. You can also add appliqués or whatever else you desire for an even more customized look.

Once your frames are ready and you have placed your photos into them, the next step is to lay out your pattern. Take measurements of the area you are going to use and create a diagram. You can either draw out a diagram or you can create a layout on the floor.

When you have decided on your layout, make sure to find the center of the area and work out from there. Try not to start from the left or right because your collage may come out uneven. It is best to actually measure for each photo to ensure uniform placement on the wall. Mark the location of each picture and either place a hanging fixture or nail in the desired location.

After all of the fixtures are in place you can start hanging your photos. Make sure to use a level to keep your pictures straight. If you have an older house or crooked wallpaper, you may want to eyeball them based on the vertical patterns instead to avoid the photos looking crooked.

That’s it! Creating a photo collage is simple and is only as expensive as you allow it to be. So have fun, and create a beautiful display of your photos for all to see.

Cats in particular have a curious nature and tendency to get into things that could either be harmful to them or annoying to you. Sometimes it seems they want to get into things just to prove they can.

For example, your pet may bang on a closet door, bedroom door or kitchen cabinet in the middle of the night until they manage to get it open. By installing a device meant to keep children from opening doors or drawers, you can get a good night’s rest.

Keep the garbage located in a place they cannot get into because they will rummage through the garbage and may ingest something harmful to them. When it comes to chicken bones and other obvious dangers, wrap them in a plastic bag and put them in the trash in the garage where there’s no chance they will get into them.

Keep the toilet lid closed. If you leave the lid open, pets will drink the toilet water and could possible ingest something dangerous to them such as hair or dye. Besides, open toilets really are an unattractive decorative item and should be closed anyway. Your pet is training you to have good taste in home décor.

Don’t leave dirty dishes in the kitchen sink and remember to rinse the sink afterwards. Cats jump in the sink and lick the bits of food left after rinsing dinner dishes.

Use pest control that isn’t harmful to pets. If you must use toxic cleaners or formulas, keep the pets away from the scent and/or open the windows for proper ventilation.

Keep medications and cleaning supplies under lock and key. The best place for medicines is the medicine cabinet and you should not keep your cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink unless you put a child-proof latch on them.

Make sure screens are in and doors are latched. If a handyman or somebody who may be going in and out of your house frequently, keep the pets in a safe room where they cannot accidentally get out. Also, when entertaining, you may want to keep the pets away from the guests because people sometimes stress pets by giving them too much attention—especially if they are strangers.

If you have overnight guests, you may want to instruct them on being careful not to let the pets out. You can set your home security alarm to “ding” whenever a door or window is open so that everybody can be aware of somebody going outside.

Be careful when you cook with foodstuffs that are deadly for pets. For example, you may not even want to cook with mushrooms and other ingredients that would harm your pets if swallowed. It’s important to take extra care to keep your pet safe and healthy by preventing careless accidents.

When selecting a place online to get your coffee bean direct, make sure that they are located close to you. My favorite online coffee bean source is located only one day away via UPS. That means if I place and order for my favorite coffee on Monday, I will have the coffee on Tuesday. Nothing beats quick service, and if you love your coffee as much as I do, you’ll do anything to get those coffee beans in your coffee mug as soon as possible. It is a bad idea to select a coffee roaster that is located far from you unless you like paying tons of overnight shipping charges. There are exceptions to this rule, however. I get peaberry coffee from Hawaii every month and it is worth every penny to have it FedEx’ed to me.

Anyway, buying coffee online has many advantages. The most obvious of these advantages is having your coffee freshly roasted for you and getting coffee at a discount. Expect to pay about half of what you do at the supermarket unless you are buying coffee that tastes more like tree bark than gourmet coffee beans. Another advantage to buying coffee directly from a coffee roaster is selection. You can get regular coffee, gourmet coffee, Costa Rican coffee, Brazillian coffee, dark Sumatran coffee, there’s lots to choose from. So, as you can plainly see, you can’t go wrong when you get your coffee bean direct from a reputable coffee roaster.

Cut out the middleman, buy coffee direct. Do your research, try out a million types of coffee to see what you like. Dark coffee, light coffee, coffee blends, all types of coffees are available online. There are so many coffee distributors, it is hard to choose. First, search by your favorite coffee. Do you like Kona coffee? Do a search on Kona coffee. Find the closest distributor to you so you won’t have to wait to savor that coffee goodness. Keep in mind that there will always be coffee that you must fly in to get the best flavor possible. My favorite comes from Hawaii, so until I move there, I have to fly that Java in overnight.

Did I mention price? Maybe I forgot, but you can buy coffee direct and save big bucks. Imagine paying less than supermarket prices for gourmet coffee. Yes, that’s right, you can save big if you buy big. Usually, you need to buy 10 to 25 pounds of coffee to see significant discounts. If you are like me, this is no problem. I drink at least 4 cups of coffee each and every day. I just love it. No, I don’t understand tea people. Coffee is for me, and coffee loves me. Of course, I don’t have proof of this as coffee doesn’t talk to me (if you find someone who’s coffee talks to them, here’s a hint: don’t drink anything while you are in their house).