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Ideas, insights and inspiration for busy people on the go Friday, November 4, 2005 |
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Editor’s Scribbles
I’ve been waiting a whole year to gobble my usual roast and turkey leftover sandwiches. But now that I’m reading more bad news about avian flu, I think I’m going to have to give it a miss. After all, a turkey is a bird too.
To work off my frustration, I think I might consider cleaning house instead (LOL), hence today’s article. The vacuuming, squatting and dusting is great exercise. It’s going to help you get into shape, and just in time too to meet up with friends and family during the holidays.
For the first time in a long time, I’m feeling pretty fit this year from doing hard labor at the gym... and I really want you to be looking your best too, impress the heck out of everyone, why don’t you? I know you can do it!
Only 50 days to Christmas. If you’re harboring hopes of basking in the glory of those flattering yet envious looks, you got to get cracking right now! Read today’s article and then let’s get moving. 1-2-3-4, 2-2-3-4, you with me?
Have a great weekend everyone. I’ll see you back here next week
Kit Editor/Publisher Gimme a Break, visit me at my relaxablog
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Modern Living Reduce Clutter to Reduce Stress by Timothy Gorman How many times have you thought to yourself, “If only I wasn’t under so much stress?” Sometimes the very nature of stressful situations is that there is nothing you can do to eliminate or avoid them. But there are some very real ways that you can reduce the stress in your life, and start feeling more in control. Start by looking around your home. Is it organized? Everything in its place? What about your office? Picture perfect? Your car? All a mess, right? Studies show one of the major contributing factors to stress is disorganization. Lucky for us, that is something that we can do something about, starting now. No one expects your home to be a showplace – and if they do, tell nicely to go jump in a lake! Everyone is busy, and our homes reflect that now-a-days. But if you have to search for fifteen minutes each morning just to find your car keys, if you have forgotten to make a payment just because you misplaced your bill – these are signs that your house is disorganized, and that disorganization is causing more stress. Focus on functional. Organize your house for the way you live in it. Do your shoes wind up by the door? Put a basket there for them. Hooks are great – put them everywhere! That way, towels, coats, keys, hats, etc. all end up on the hooks and not on the floor. And one final note – trash cans! Buy cute ones and put them all over your house. Your home will be more organized and less stress-inducing in no time. ----- About the author: Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Health-Fitness-Solutions.com He provides more health related advice and ways to reduce your stress level that you can research in your pajamas on his website.
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Offpeak Hours Five Healthy Weight Loss Tips by Kirsten Hawkins Are you tired of getting the same old advice when it comes to dieting? Are you looking for some quick tips to help motivate yourself during a diet? Why not follow along below to learn about some quick healthy weight loss tips? Tip # 1: Take off five pounds quickly before a big event! If you're generally in good shape, but you want to pare off a few pounds to look your best before a big event like a class reunion, one of the best ways to do it is to cleanse your system. For the week before, skip the breads and pastas, eat lots of raw vegetables and salads, and drink at least eight ounce glasses of water a day. You'll not only end up slimmer, you'll feel 100% more energetic and healthy. Tip # 2: Lose weight without dieting! It's a lot easier than you think. The key is exercise. Just one half hour of moderate exercise per day will burn calories - and better yet, kick your metabolism into high gear so that you continue burning calories at a higher rate. Bonuses: you'll be doing your health a favor, too. The latest research shows that adding moderate exercise to your daily routine can help lower cholesterol, slow the progression of type-2 diabetes and improve your circulation. What's moderate exercise? A brisk one mile walk, half an hour of dancing, or chasing the kids around in a game of tag will do it. Tip # 3: Start your day off right! Don't skip breakfast when you're dieting, and don't go for the convenience of a 'nutrition bar'. Give your body the pick-me-up of fresh fruit in either juice or raw form, and the staying power of a whole grain. One of the best breakfasts you can have is a bowl of whole-grain cereal with fresh berries, melon or peaches. You get the sugar your body craves, the carbs it needs to run on, and the added benefit of antioxidant vitamins to help it stay on track and balanced. Tip # 4: Take a high quality multivitamin every day. There's no substitute for a diet that has a healthy balance of all foods, but it's far too easy to skimp on the essentials when you're dieting. Make sure that your body doesn't miss out on the nutrients it needs just because you're cutting calories. A good multivitamin should contain, at a minimum, the minimum recommended daily allowances of vitamins A, B6, B12, C, E and K. While you're at it, get out in the sun for at least ten minutes a day to help your body manufacture the vitamin D that it needs. Tip # 5: Eat your veggies - especially your lettuce. But don't confine yourself to iceberg lettuce or to salads. Darker greens have about the same number of calories and carbs, but pack a lot more punch in the vitamins and other nutrient categories. By substituting radicchio, watercress, escarole or spinach for the iceberg lettuce, you add vitamin C, riboflavin’s, manganese and other essential vitamins that aren't present in lettuce. Try them braised, steamed or grilled for something a little different from the usual salad. ----- About the author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/ for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well as reviews and comments on popular diets.
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