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"Have One Week, Will Relax" Your 7 days program to Stress management

2012-07-19T02:29:00.000-07:00

They say there's more than one way to skin a cat. The same goes when you start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and yes, stress. It's a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse your sanity. Just thinking about it can drive anyone off the edge.

And they say that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.

As one stressed-out person to another, I know how it feels, and believe me there are many variants when it comes to stress. Coping with life, and carrying the problems that may or may not belong to you can scratch away the little joy and happiness that you can carry once you head out that door. You can't blame them for being like that; they have their own reasons, so much like we have our reasons to allow stress to weigh us down. They say that stress is all in the mind, well, what's bugging you anyway?

There are several ways to manage stress, and eventually remove it out of your life one of these days. So I'll try to divide it into a seven-day course for you and I promise it's not going to be too taxing on the body, as well as on the mind.

1. Acknowledge stress is good
Make stress your friend! Based on the body's natural "fight or flight" response, that burst of energy will enhance your performance at the right moment. I've yet to see a top sportsman totally relaxed before a big competition. Use stress wisely to push yourself that little bit harder when it counts most.

2. Avoid stress sneezers
Stressed people sneeze stress germs indiscriminately and before you know it, you are infected too!

Protect yourself by recognizing stress in others and limiting your contact with them. Or if you've got the inclination, play stress doctor and teach them how to better manage themselves.

3. Learn from the best
When people around are losing their head, who keeps calm? What are they doing differently? What is their attitude? What language do they use? Are they trained and experienced?
Figure it out from afar or sit them down for a chat. Learn from the best stress managers and copy what they do.

4. Practice socially acceptable heavy breathing
This is something I've learned from a gym instructor: You can trick your body into relaxing by using heavy breathing. Breathe in slowly for a count of 7 then breathe out for a count of 11. Repeat the 7-11 breathing until your heart rate slows down, your sweaty palms dry off and things start to feel more normal.

5. Give stressy thoughts the red light
It is possible to tangle yourself up in a stress knot all by yourself. "If this happens, then that might happen and then we're all up the creek!" Most of these things never happen, so why waste all that energy worrying needlessly?

Give stress thought-trains the red light and stop them in their tracks. Okay so it might go wrong - how likely is that, and what can you do to prevent it?

6. Know your trigger points and hot spots
Presentations, interviews, meetings, giving difficult feedback, tight deadlines…. My heart rate is cranking up just writing these down!

Make your own list of stress trigger points or hot spots. Be specific. Is it only presentations to a certain audience that get you worked up? Does one project cause more stress than another? Did you drink too much coffee?

Knowing what causes you stress is powerful information, as you can take action to make it less stressful. Do you need to learn some new skills? Do you need extra resources? Do you need to switch to decaf?

7. Burn the candle at one end
Lack of sleep, poor diet and no exercise wreaks havoc on our body and mind. Kind of obvious, but worth mentioning as it's often ignored as a stress management technique. Listen to your mother and don't burn the candle at both ends!

So having stress can be a total drag, but that should not hinder us to find the inner peace of mind that we have wanted for a long time. In any case, one could always go to the Bahamas and bask under the summer sun.

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Don't purchase any "Law of Attraction" books until you read this!

2012-07-19T02:00:00.002-07:00

When I first heard about Manifest a Miracle, I thought to myself, “oh great, another product rehashing The Secret”. It seems like there’s way too much redundant information on the Law of Attraction out there, and nothing ever seems to work. But my friend urged me to grab a copy, citing his own success. So I bought it, just to humor him…

Man, was I ever wrong!

Manifest a Miracle is easily the best Law of Attraction book I’ve read to date, and I’ve devoured them all!

First off, what all other manifestation products lack, this one embodies from beginning to end. Manifest a Miracle has been lovingly crafted and is meant to teach anyone how to immediately change their life for the better. Where other products offer a theoretical background but little helpful practical advice, Manifest a Miracle contains page after page of practical, useful exercises and processes that can actually get the Law of Attraction working!

Nothing dull or dry - it’s all fun stuff!

The author’s knowledge and warmth pervade this book. It’s obvious that Gary is manifesting his desires, because his happiness and excitement radiate from each page. There is no better teacher than one who is a living example, and Gary is definitely living the life he desires!

Most importantly, the processes given within Manifest a Miracle are easy to practice and surprisingly fun! No more dry, repetitive visualizations - here are some exercises that are really easy to get into, and truly do what they are supposed to do. You’ll be feeling great in no time!

And best of all, Gary describes how best to work these exercises into your daily routine in order to wake up feeling good, feel good all day, and go to bed feeling good. Within three days of starting my own schedule, I was feeling fantastic! Two days later and I found my first desire had manifested. Since then, there has been no turning back, and I have Manifest a Miracle to thank for this.

Just think. What would have happened if I hadn’t grabbed this book? I’d still be creating a reality I wasn’t happy with. I had no idea how easy it really is to attract everything I want!

If you’re looking for the one Law of Attraction guide that will give you all of the tools you need to truly manifest your desires with ease, grab a copy of Manifest a Miracle today. It’s truly the “feel good” book of the year!

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Nook & Pantry - A Food and Recipe Blog: Valentine's Day 2012

2012-07-01T03:01:00.001-07:00

Nook & Pantry - A Food and Recipe Blog: Valentine's Day 2012

Weight Control – Just another mind game

2011-07-25T05:51:00.000-07:00

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Weight Control – Just another mind game

2011-07-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

Like all areas of our lives, weight control is simply another mind game. Once you take control of the gray matter between your ears in regards to your weight, you will have more success than any of the diet and or exercise programs you see on the market today.

The next 7 days

What you need to do, in the next 7 days, should you accept the challenge is to begin to visualize the weight that you want to be at. Do a little dreaming building in the magazines. Cut out a picture of the body that you desire to have and put a photo of your face on it.

The first thing in the morning when you get up, focus on the picture and visualize as vividly as possible, every single detail that you can think of about the way you want your body to look, what you'd be doing. The more detailed the image that you have of this the better this exercise will work. You must do this exercise 1^st thing in the morning and the very last thing at night, before you go to bed.

There are many reasons for doing this but the one that I will let you in on, is this. Millionaires and billionaires surveyed have only 1 difference. Millionaires read their goals only once a day, but billionaires read them twice a day!

Begin with the end in mind

Focus on how you want your life to be and begin there. Next, and most importantly is, an action plan. 80% of the battle is done when you get control of your mind. 20% is in the actions you take. Control your mind, you control your weight and your life.

And...Action!

Your next thing to do is to create an action plan. What you need to do now is to find as many ways as you can think of to achieve your goal. For the next 5 minutes, you need to write down on a sheet of paper as fast as you can as many things you can do to achieve your goal. Don't censor yourself at this stage. Just get it out of you head at this stage. Once you've done this you can move onto the next paragraph.

Now it's time to be more precise. I want you to circle the top 5 things that you can do, and then circle the top one thing you can do in the next 24 hours. The next thing to do is to get to it!

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2011-07-16T00:07:00.000-07:00

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Long Term Weight Loss – It Is Possible If You Know How | Tony Sfeir's Designer Physique

2011-07-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Nice site. Plenty of detail on different aspects of weight loss and videos on different products etc. Well presented site, and even a free weight loss ebook to boot! Well done Tony and Wish I every success!!

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2011-07-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-09T07:56:00.001-07:00

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Quick Weight Loss Tips

2011-06-19T06:42:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in losing weight? If you are, are you rushing to do it? Although it is recommended

that you do not rely heavily on fast weight loss, also commonly known as rapid weight loss, there are

many people who do so. If you are interested in losing weight as quickly as possible, you should

One of the many ways you can go about achieving weight loss or quick fat loss reduction, is in the food

that you consume. By reducing food intake, it is important to reduce the consumption a bit.

Unfortunately, many people who want to achieve rapid weight loss think you have to stop eating

altogether, even for two or three days. It's something that you should not do. Once you resume eating

again, you're likely to gain all the weight back, almost automatically. It is also important to mention

that your hunger or starvation is dangerous to your health.

Along with the reduction of food intake they, recommended to reduce the amount of sweets or junk food

you eat. For rapid weight loss, you want to completely eliminate junk food from your diet, if only for

a short period of time. This means that if you want a snack, you must have an apple or an orange

instead of a candy bar or bag of chips. With candy and other sweets that are high in calories, you can

see a significant decrease in your calorie intake by eliminating those foods from your diet.

Exercise is another way that you can go about achieving fast weight loss. We consider the use of sport

to achieve rapid weight loss, a little bit of a challenge. With physical activity, you might not see a

significant weight loss immediately. For example, typically it takes most people at least a week or two

to notice an improvement in their appearance using general exercise. In this sense, the more you are

overweight, the more quickly you can see a decrease in body weight, which often happens quickly.

Sticking to exercise that will help you lose weight, exercise is important for weight loss because it

helps to limit the intake of calories. When you burn calories, with the use of exercise, your body

absorbs less calories. This allows you to lose weight. Although it may be your first thing that comes

to your mind, to start exercising as much as possible, immediately, you may want to refrain from doing

so. If you are not usually physically active, it is best to start small. This should reduce the risk of

injury.

Another of the many ways in which you may be able to achieve fast weight loss or rapid weight loss is

through the use of cleansing technology. These are commonly called to clean the colon. A colon cleanse

or weight loss cleanse. Cleanses work by removing toxins and extra weight, actually waste from the

body. It is said that most people have at least seven or eight pounds of waste stored in their bodies.

Weight loss cleaning, or more commonly known as a colon cleanse should help remove these toxins from

the body.

If you decide to try a colon cleanse or a weight loss treatment to help you achieve a rapid weight

loss, it is important that you read all directions given to you. Some cleanses require a strict diet

that you must follow. For rapid weight loss, you might consider cleaning fluid instead of the pill

formats, as they often produce the quickest results.

These rapid weight loss tips can help you achieve rapid weight loss, if only a small loss. Remember, it

is important to proceed with caution. While it is more than possible for you to achieve your goal of

fast weight loss can also be dangerous for you and your health.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Specific food prescriptions that battle elevated cholesterol-related disorders

2011-06-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Specific food prescriptions that battle elevated cholesterol-related disorders

Guide To Healthy Living, Fuller Life: Make Positive Change In The Things Of Life!

2011-06-17T07:21:00.000-07:00

Life expectancy of Americans has increased dramatically over the last century. Now we can expect to live 77 years, who has 30 years longer than previously. Taking care of our bodies, we could easily live a long and healthy life.

People live longer

There are more people in the United States over 100 years than ever before, around about 50,000. Since these people are not related, they have different genes. Some thought it was an important factor in longevity, but it only plays a small role. Other factors that play an important role in our lives are the environment, employment, exercise, family relationships, social relationships and emotional health. Of course, living longer does not always mean being healthy and happy.

Make positive changes in life

There are no pills that make us live longer, or treatments that are guaranteed. For many people, how the body ages is their perogative. There are practical steps you can take to feel better and live longer. Aging with dignity is not a matter of luck - you must work to stay healthy! You should be motivated to take these steps and be consistent.

Many times people wait until they are past middle age and have a health crisis before any action is taken to ensure a healthier life. For some, this is too late. Others may benefit from a radical change, and give you the opportunity to enjoy the golden years. Alternative medicines are available to help fight against many common diseases.

Practical measures for all

Doctors have told us for years to get out and move. Overall we are not getting enough exercise because of the high technology and improvements in all aspects of work. For better health, it is recommended to have 30 minutes of exercise a day. This helps to many health problems such as keeping weight down and strengthening the heart and other muscles in the body. If you do not practice alone, ask a friend to walk or go to the gym with you.

Eating the right combination of food, fiber, low fat fruit and vegetables is a big factor in communities and areas in our world, where there are people who will live longer. Do not smoke or quit smoking if you want to prevent diseases caused by tobacco. Drink plenty of water and less soft drinks or alcohol.

The mental and emotional health contributes to overall health as well. People with large families or social contact do not have much time to feel lonely or desperate. Others spend their time volunteering somewhere or providing a service where they feel useful and productive. Someone who is always looking for new things to learn can be active and more likely to engage in life. People with a sense of accomplishment and purpose are generally healthier and happier.

Be in good health now

Watch for signs of health problems. If you have a problem, go to the doctor and get checked out. If you let go of something that will give you less chance of returning to good health. Have regular checkups so things can be treated as soon as possible. Begin to change your habits now - do not hesitate. If you are overweight, change your diet. If you do not get any exercise, you need to start now.

If you have a health problem, consult a doctor and get treatment. If you are alone and lonely, discover a new way to meet and help people. If you have bad habits begin to change them today. One day you may be able to join other 100 plus older folks as they enjoy a long and healthy life and fulfilling!

"The Way to Wellness" It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days program

2011-06-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

"The Way to Wellness" It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days program

How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising?

While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness -- and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The more you know about how your body responds to your lifestyle choices, the better you can customize a nutrition and exercise plan that is right for you. When you eat well, increase your level of physical activity, and exercise at the proper intensity, you are informing your body that you want to burn a substantial amount of fuel. This translates to burning fat more efficiently for energy.
In other words, proper eating habits plus exercise equals fast metabolism, which, in turn gives you more energy throughout the day and allows you to do more physical work with less effort.

The true purpose of exercise is to send a repetitive message to the body asking for improvement in metabolism, strength, aerobic capacity and overall fitness and health. Each time you exercise, your body responds by upgrading its capabilities to burn fat throughout the day and night, Exercise doesn't have to be intense to work for you, but it does need to be consistent.

I recommend engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise four times per week for 20 to 30 minutes per session, and resistance training four times per week for 20 to 25 minutes per session. This balanced approach provides a one-two punch, incorporating aerobic exercise to burn fat and deliver more oxygen, and resistance training to increase lean body mass and burn more calories around the block.

Here's a sample exercise program that may work for you:

* Warm Up -- seven to eight minutes of light aerobic activity intended to increase blood flow and lubricate and warm-up your tendons and joints.

* Resistance Training -- Train all major muscle groups. One to two sets of each exercise. Rest 45 seconds between sets.

* Aerobic Exercise -- Pick two favorite activities, they could be jogging, rowing, biking or cross-country skiing, whatever fits your lifestyle. Perform 12 to 15 minutes of the first activity and continue with 10 minutes of the second activity. Cool down during the last five minutes.

* Stretching -- Wrap up your exercise session by stretching, breathing deeply, relaxing and meditating.

When starting an exercise program, it is important to have realistic expectations. Depending on your initial fitness level, you should expect the following changes early on.

* From one to eight weeks -- Feel better and have more energy.

* From two to six months -- Lose size and inches while becoming leaner. Clothes begin to fit more loosely. You are gaining muscle and losing fat.

* After six months -- Start losing weight quite rapidly.

Once you make the commitment to exercise several times a week, don't stop there. You should also change your diet and/or eating habits,' says Zwiefel. Counting calories or calculating grams and percentages for certain nutrients is impractical. Instead, I suggest these easy-to-follow guidelines:

* Eat several small meals (optimally four) and a couple of small snacks throughout the day
* Make sure every meal is balanced -- incorporate palm-sized proteins like lean meats, fish, egg whites and dairy products, fist-sized portions of complex carbohydrates like whole-wheat bread and pasta, wild rice, multigrain cereal and potatoes, and fist-sized portions of vegetable and fruits
* Limit your fat intake to only what's necessary for adequate flavor
* Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water throughout the day
* I also recommend that you take a multi-vitamin each day to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

I suppose that's all I can think of for now. I should extend my thanks to a doctor friend of mine. Without him, I wouldn't be able to write this article, or keep my sanity.

Enjoy life, we all deserve it.