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- *** Is There Such a Thing as Cheap Organic Food? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre Organic foods really worth their, sometimes, high prices? Is there any way to make organic eating affordable? Many times people's biggest resistance to buying organic is the higher price. But there are ways to make organic eating cheaper and much more affordable for you and your family. ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Play Stress Relief Games and Reduce Stress Easily - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Luka MalgajPlaying stress relief games to reduce stress is a good way to rid the body and mind of exhaustion, anxiety and depression. Games relieve stress a lot faster than traditional relaxation techniques or methods. Games provide effective and instant stress relief solutions. Why Play Stress Relief ...
Views: 13277(2 votes) - *** Is Milk Really Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium? The answer to both of these questions is NO. We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss plan or to obtain a healthy amount of calcium ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Find Your Tribe, Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"Finding your tribe can have transformative effects on your sense of identity and purpose. This is because of three powerful tribal dynamics: validation, inspiration, and what we'll call here the "alchemy of synergy." Ken Robinson "Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - *** Is a Low Sodium Diet Necessary for Good Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, you do not have to give up all salt in order to maintain optimum health. The right kind of salt should be an integral part of everyone's healthy eating plan, even those with high blood pressure. Here are the real facts about Salt: The human body cannot survive ...
Views: 1591(2 votes) - How to Earn Income from Home with a Recession-Proof Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Rita CanadaYou may have chosen the path of Work at Home Mom or Entrepreneur in order to earn income from home and live the lifestyle you have always dreamed of. But if you're like many of the people I talk to everyday, things might not have turned out like you expected. Maybe it's taking too long to get ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - *** How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or has been told they are at risk for heart ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - *** How Does Sleep Affect Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCan being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don't realize the many health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts. How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect your weight loss efforts? Here are just a few reasons why ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - *** How Artificial Sweeteners Are Making You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIn my practice as a nutritionist and personal trainer, new clients are always coming to me telling me they are doing everything they are “supposed” to be doing, but still, do not lose weight. Of course, this is frustrating. Losing weight is hard enough, and to change your eating habits and still ...
Views: 1834(2 votes) - *** Healthy Tips for Your Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosChildhood obesity has now become a worldwide problem. More and more children these days are suffering the same symptoms and diseases that were once only seen in adults; heart disease, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, to name just a few. The good news and the bad news is that our ...
Views: 1100(4 votes) - *** Healthy Restaurant Eating - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosHealthy restaurant eating is possible and can be much easier than you think. If your schedule has your traveling a lot or opting for take out often, use the ideas below to stick to your healthy meal plans while still enjoying your meal out. Here is my plan of attack whenver I am on ...
Views: 730(2 votes) - Breaking the Habits that Hold You Back - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerForget for a moment all that you have learned about commitment to your goals, all every relative or friend has ever said to you, and all the things you regularly say to yourself. If you saw yourself in any of the descriptions of the previous newsletter or in the following words, do what I ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - *** Healthy Eating on a Budget - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, healthy eating does not have to inflict damage to your wallet. In challenging economic times, many people tend to go for the “cheapest” food options and sometimes these options are far from healthy. Just recently my husband and I put ourselves on a serious ...
Views: 950(2 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Weight Loss Tips You Can Start Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosI must get this call and this statement from busy moms, executives, students, all the time “I just don’t have time to eat right and exercise!” No one seems to be able to find the time to lose weight. With all of the responsibilities and events packed into our busy days how are we to keep ...
Views: 900(2 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Fat Loss: How He Lost 5 Lbs in 5 Days - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Just ask my most recent house guest, who easily lost 5 lbs in 5 days after staying with me for just a few days. Did I torture him with boring food in an effort to lose weight? No not at all. I can promise you one thing, I definitely did not ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - *** Eating Healthy While Traveling - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt's difficult enough these days to maintain a healthy eating plan, let a long keep a healthy diet while traveling. I am no stranger to maintaining a healthy eating plan while being on the road. I do a good amount of traveling myself, and my clients and readers are asking me all the ...
Views: 774(2 votes) - *** Eat More and Do Less Cardio to Lose That Unwanted Weight - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs the above statement too good to be true? That’s what Rory DeLuca thought. The 42 year old New Jersey resident, husband and busy father of 3 couldn’t believe what I was telling him when he came to see me in January 2006. Like most people, after the holidays, Rory was frustrated with his ...
Views: 850(2 votes) - *** Does Fat Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosYES and NO. The right answer to this question is dependent on what type of fat we're talking about. Certain fats are actually essential for so many important bodily functions, but the wrong kind of fat can lead us down an unhealthy path to weight gain and a long list of diseases. Fat to ...
Views: 795(2 votes) - Avoid Weight Loss Plateau and Rebound Effect with Calorie Shifting - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersWeight Loss Plateau is a stage when after initial weight loss you are not losing pounds any more, independent on the consumed calories. Calorie Shifting is a proven method to overcome this Weight Loss Plateau and to avoid the feared rebound of lost weight. Most people associate the word ...
Views: 3846(1 vote) - *** Coffee: Good or Bad for Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs your morning coffee an ok option on your healthy eating plan? If coffee really bad for you or is it actually good? I get these questions about coffee and health all the time and as a coffee drinker myself, it is smart to take a look at both the good and the bad. Now, I’m not here to ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - *** Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCoconut Oil is a wonderful healthy food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted fat off your body. It is a wonder food that has been around for centuries and a great addition to any fat burning meal plan. Unfortunately, some people have a really hard time ...
Views: 1575(3 votes) - *** Butter: Good Fat or Bad Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosPeople are often shocked when they see how much butter I use and eat in one day. But I know the real truth; Butter is a good fat and can actually help you lose weight. Unfortunately, people thinking butter is unhealthy is a very common misconception. People still think that butter and ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Ask Lisa Daily: How Can I Stop Freaking Out? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyLisa, I believe that a large part of my problem is that I am what you referred to as a “nightmare girl.” I don’t know how to be one of those “dream girls.” I can hold it together for anywhere from a few days to a few months, but I get sooooo incredibly insecure that I end up losing it. I ...
Views: 2899(5 votes) - Ask Lisa Daily: Broken-hearted Swim Guy - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I just got jacked around pretty good by a gal. I’m too nice, as people say, I just don’t want to play games. I haven’t done anything yet that can be construed as being a jerk about it. (Just an email venting a little, but nothing mean.) I have never been able to play the game ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - 5 Things to Never Say to a Woman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyIf you’ve ever said something you considered to be completely innocent, only to have your wife or girlfriend flip out, you may have stumbled on to one of these taboo topics: 1) “Relax” You may think you’re being helpful, but to us, it feels like you’re being dismissive of how we’re feeling — ...
Views: 2260(10 votes) - Crash and Burn-ology: 6 Signs There Won’t Be a Second Date - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyYou like him, but does he really like you? Is there any way to tell how well a first date is going? 1) What day of the week did your date ask you out? It’s generally a good sign if your date asks you out with a few days notice — it means he’s thinking about you and wants to lock in weekend ...
Views: 6622(3 votes) - Ask Lisa Daily: She Wont’t Stop Calling My Boyfriend! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years. I moved back with my parents temporarily because we were fighting a lot. While I was home, he was seeing this girl he works with. I was really upset about everything even though she said she never slept with him. She assured me that she ...
Views: 4762(6 votes) - Using Reciprocity to Motivate - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOne point of influence is the law of reciprocity. This has been proven to be very effective time and time again. Even a movie was made about it. Each time you give something of value, expect other people to give you something in return. This has been proven to be true in a lot of cases. ...
Views: 1645(7 votes) - *** Emotional Dependency vs. Emotional Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat is Emotional Dependency?Lydia consulted with me because her relationship with her husband, Andrew, was falling apart. Andrew had moved out, stating that he could no longer tolerate Lydia's neediness and constant pull on him to make her feel loved and secure. Now that they were separated, ...
Views: 7671(6 votes) - Valuable Tools For Working With Grief - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerNo matter where we are from or what has happened to us, each one of us deals with grief throughout our life. There is the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one and there is grief that is a necessary response to what we may carry with us from our childhood. There is also grief as a result ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - A Basic Technique to Influence Others - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinIt goes without saying that people who are in power are influential. An influential person usually doesn't have a hard time getting other people to do something or listen to his personal views. Basically, an influential person can make things happen with just a snap of the finger. When you ...
Views: 1697(4 votes) - How to Be an Empowered Leader in a Challenging Business Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOur world is a fearful place to live in nowadays. With the economic uncertainties besetting most companies, an empowered leader is needed who can boldly face the challenges in an unpredictable and sometimes scary business environment. Today's leader must be ruthless in as humane a manner as ...
Views: 1415(3 votes) - Emotional Eating - Be Fantastic - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Liz CopelandGetting rid of your gremlins around food is not easy. Of course you have lots of help – diet books, slimming clubs, gym instructors (some of whom definitely have never been overweight), not to mention family members who give helpful advice while disdainfully looking at your hips. And have you ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Words of Gratitude To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from John PeaceWords of gratitude will help you to cope, make you happier and give you a greater sense of purpose. People who are grateful are less depressed, and less stressed, they even sleep better. But most of all, it makes sure the good things in your life, keep turning up. Why? It all comes ...
Views: 1297(5 votes) - YOU are YOUR Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Margaret MeloniThe office was really sparse. All it had was your basic office furniture and set up. There was no decoration, no pictures of any kind. Nothing had been done to give this work space any kind of personality. People frequently commented on what a drab space it was, saying things like: “Why don’t ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Customer Service Training – How to Handle Escalated Calls - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate TammemagiHandling an Escalated call is one of the most challenging situations in Customer Care and is one that most people wish they would never have to deal with. However, it is important both to the Company and to the Customer that the escalated call is handled well, and that the issue is resolved. ...
Views: 12844(2 votes) - Do You Suffer from Depression, Anxiety or Social Anxiety? Here's What Might Be Preventing the Healing. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Piercarla GarusiFeeling anxious, socially anxious, stressed, depressed can be extremely painful and limiting to our life. It might cause us not to feel comfortable in ourselves, not to be ourselves or live our values, not to do what we would like, not to have the job we would like, not to live the life we would ...
Views: 1663(2 votes) - The Foundations of Social Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Sarah JamesSocial work is defined as the organized work which is intended to improve or advance the social conditions of a society or community. Particularly, it pertains to the improvement of the disadvantaged or the poor, the mentally ill or those otherwise unable to care for one’s self. Social ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - The Story You Tell - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kidest OMEverything you think on any subject, is a story your mind is resurrecting and reciting. Even your smallest of daily activities are accompanied with a mental chatter, a distant or faded story about something or someone, playing in the background. Your mind strings thoughts together in reaction ...
Views: 1309(4 votes) - Are You Stressed Because of Someone’s Potential Reaction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertI’ve written about how we can get stressed over what might happen, when we jump to conclusions. Here I’d like to focus on one variant of this situation, the one in which we can almost forecast what is going to happen when someone reacts to what we say or do and, as a result, we stop ourselves ...
Views: 2405(3 votes) - Are your thoughts causing your stressful feelings? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertThere is a prevalent theory making the rounds, time and again, that your thoughts are what create your emotions and therefore your stress. One of the expressions of these is what is called “Appraisal Theory”, which has been summed up as follows: Event ==> thinking ==> Simultaneous arousal ...
Views: 1965(3 votes) - Family Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Keith BrayHow many of us have been negatively effected by bad family relationships- past or current? There is no required school for parenting, and we don't choose our families. In my own case, family relationships had a huge impact on the negative feelings I had toward myself; and these started way ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - How to Remember & Reconnect With Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from James LeGrandWe are each born with a purpose to fulfill during our lifetimes. It is something that we tend to have a natural attraction and aptitude for. When we do that thing, time stands still. We do it because we love it, and we love it as we do it. It is our passion, our life's work and our life's ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Success Strategies from Some of the Greatest Thinkers of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThe beautiful thing about success is that there are many ways to achieve it. Some people make their success look easy, while others make success look difficult to achieve. Let me tell you that it wasn’t the success that came easy for those people, it was their persistent effort towards achieving ...
Views: 2810(3 votes) - 8 Steps to Master Your Thoughts. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...
Views: 11307(5 votes) - Tiger Woods is the Greatest Golfer Ever. Be Like Tiger Woods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiTiger Woods won his 66th golf title in dramatic fashion by sinking a 15 foot putt to win his sixth victory at the Bay Hill Invitational last Sunday. It was the third time that Tiger had nailed a lengthy putt on the 18th hole to win at Bay Hill. Tiger knew it was going to be in the hole the ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - 3 Great Tips to Stay Motivated for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dingane .Losing weight can be one of the hardest things you will ever do in life. For most it’s a lifelong struggle and one that they never master. On the hit TV series The Biggest Loser we’ve seen some amazing transformations and as we see the pain and tribulations of the contestant’s journeys we can ...
Views: 924 - Kill Obesity Before Obesity Kills You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhile heart disease ranks as the number one cause of death for men and women, because it is linked to so many other causes of death, perhaps obesity should really claim that title. Whether it is heart disease, diabetes, smoking related deaths, or even cancer, obesity is at least a causal factor ...
Views: 2212(2 votes) - Training Your Internal Coach for Success! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Vesna GrubacevicDo you realise that every time you speak to yourself you are actually coaching yourself? Are you empowering yourself through your own internal dialogue or beating yourself up? Is that little voice inside of you your best friend or a saboteur? How would you like to be able to train your ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
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