Bad breath and bleeding gums are not sexy. But periodontitis, an inflammation or infection of the gums, may hamper your sex life in another way: It may be a cause of erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests. So brush floss and gurgle.
followers, i need your help! i managed to convince my friends to go out for sushi instead of much more fattening fish & chips. however, i still need advice! what are my best options for a filling but relatively low cal dinner at a japanese restaurant?!?
We did LOTS of swimming, according to my MyFitnessPal about 700!!!!! WOW in 2 hours. There was so much waves and it was just fun! I even wore a bathing suit!!! with a dress cover for part :P
First, we changed and I took a picture of myself :)
Then we got down to the beach, sooo nice out too,
Then we swam and Shaun and I had my sister take a pic of us :)
THEN I had my sister take a picture of me in JUST my bathing suit (JUST FOR YOU GUYS)
Then finally my sister and I went in the Hurricane Simulator :)
Overall, they day was amazing and Shaun and I plan on going back OFTEN this summer, now that he knows he likes swimming and the beach :)
OMG I’ve lost SO much weight since then! wowza!
Snack: clover leaf dill and lemon tuna.
Ok. This was disgusting. Note to self: don’t try all flavors.
I ate it all because protein is protein. I needed protein in my diet.
I had a terrible night last night with pain and I wasn’t able to sleep much. I got out of bed at 5:30am and walked around a bit and my boyfriend got up and made me a new hot water bottle and after a little while I went back to bed where I slept for 3 hours.
I got up and showered but didn’t eat breakfast, instead we just went straight to the x-ray place where I had an x-ray done of my abdomen. The lady told me that not everything shows up on an x-ray and that I shouldn’t be suprised if I get told to have an ultrasound. I have piled up on All-Bran cereal to try and fill my body with fibre incase this is gas related but I have never felt pain like this in relation to gas, I have however felt this pain when I used to have gallbladder attacks. I have been told by the doctor that even though I have had my gallbladder removed, it is possible for me to still pass gallstones.
I shall be going back to the doctor towards the end of the week and hopefully there will be a solution to my problem. At this point some sleeping pills would be nice.
Porcelain Veneers
Your smile can be your biggest asset and your very best feature. There are quite a few ways to boost your smirk such as braces, tooth brightening, etc., but sometimes these strategies are not sufficient to accomplish the smirk you want. With porcelain veneers it is easy to change the form and coloration of your enamel. Porcelain veneers are quite well-liked among celebrities, especially singers, where many attention goes to their mouth. However, now porcelain veneers are a lot more economical and starting to be much more typical everywhere. Any person who is own conscious regarding their smirk can benefit from porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers can fix anything from chipped teeth to gaps in between tooth and discoloration. The process of porcelain veneers begins with finding a dentist that you trust and that understand what you are trying to achieve in getting your set of veneers. Bring in magazine cut-out of what you would like your smile to look like to help give the dentist a visual idea. Your dentist will then take x-rays, impressions and examine your current teeth to see what options you will have and figure out how to construct your set of porcelain veneers.
Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln uses a unique light to activate the bonding in between the tooth and the porcelain veneer.
Porcelain Veneers
Your grin can be your greatest asset and your ideal feature. There are quite a few approaches to boost your smile like braces, tooth whitening, etc., but sometimes these techniques are not ample to accomplish the grin you want. With porcelain veneers it is possible to tweak the form and coloration of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are quite in style among celebrities, in particular singers, where many extra attention moves to their mouth. Having said that, now porcelain veneers are a lot more affordable and starting to be a lot more typical everywhere. Any individual who is sub-conscious aware about their smile can draw a profit from porcelain veneers.
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Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln consumes a special gentle to activate the bonding between the tooth and the porcelain veneer.
Porcelain Veneers
Your smirk can be your best asset and your greatest feature. There are many methods to improve your smile like braces, teeth whitening, etc., but sometimes these procedures are not sufficient to achieve the grin you want. With porcelain veneers it is possible to tweak the shape and color of your tooth. Porcelain veneers are really common among celebrities, particularly singers, the place a lot of attention goes to their mouth. Nevertheless, now porcelain veneers are far more economical and starting to be a lot more common everywhere. Anyone who is self aware regarding their smile can take advantage from porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers can fix anything from chipped tooth to gaps between teeth and discoloration. The procedure of porcelain veneers begins with finding a dentist that you trust and that understand what you are trying to achieve in getting your set of veneers. Bring in magazine cut-out of what you would like your smile to look like to help give the dentist a visual idea. Your dentist will then take x-rays, impressions and examine your current teeth to see what options you will have and figure out how to construct your set of porcelain veneers.
Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln uses a unusual lgt to activate the bonding separating the tooth and the porcelain veneer.
This happens allllll the time, honey. Use a new or sharp razor every time (apparently, if you run a disposable razor the opposite way against your jeans it’ll ‘sharpen it’), shave at the end of the shower when the hair is softer and your pores are open, and lather up with a sensitive skin shaving lotion. Aside from that, you can either wax, use an electric razor, I think there’s sensitive Nair, and someone even mentioned a sugar scrub thingy. Above all, choose what you want to do. It’s your body.
Started my day with 20 crunches and 10 push ups. After that, I ate some gingerbread and a peach. And now I feel like I can handle the whole world!
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My problems with my shoes are gone - I just had to figure out how to wear them (if that makes any sense).
Also, AG, that’s awesome! I’ve noticed most of my cravings are gone as well. Especially from not having soda for awhile.
BIG UPDATE: I went to a Charity event yesterday at Wing Chun place near me. Wing Chun is that kung fu I was telling you that my friend just got into. I signed up, completely forgetting that I was starting a new job this week. BUT! It does seem to be a great workout and it’s useful because it’s all self-defense techniques and real-life situations and stuff like that. Plus the instructors are really cute. I couldn’t pass up the chance.
So, I’m starting work today and I’m going to see my schedule and I’m going to try and balance Wing Chun and the job. I probably will have to call the cute instructors and tell them I can’t make it three times a week.
We’ll see. I’ll keep you updated!
Oh! And I started running the lake. I’m not to a 3 minute run, but so far I think I’m doing pretty well and I feel a lot more worked out when I finish.
It’s raining a lot here, so my real problem is trying to stay dry. hahaha
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So, I’ve been a vegan for about a month now and a vegetarian for almost a year (3 months shy). Although, I feel like I cheated because I was a pescatarian in the beginning…I’m not going to be too hard on myself because I am what I am now and the past is the past.
The best part about being vegan is that not only do I feel good, I look good. I have lost 10 lbs and it’s so much easier to pass everything through. I know that’s a bit personal but, hey, it’s natural!
So, I just wanted to update you guys on what’s going on because I haven’t been on for awhile.
Now, I’m gonna enjoy my vacation :) My sister, best friend, and I are in Maine with my family and it’s the most beautiful place in the world.
i slept in rather than practice yoga this morning, but that’s okay because i did 4 days this week and that was my goal!
3.5 miles this afternoon, then maybe a teeny bit of ab/upper body work if i’m feeling up to it.
the high is near 100 so i’ll probably get outside early and read/swim/lament buying my new bathing suit bottoms in the wrong size then losing the receipt
i just found out that my mom is making nothing that i can eat for dinner so i have to figure out what the hell to make for myself
i also really want to watch love and other drugs. but i’ve heard that it’s not appropriate to watch with parents…but i don’t want to offend them by hoarding it alone in my room. then again, my parents watched misfits with me and just looked past the sexy parts and “it’s that british show about superhero teenagers” to them.
this post is brought to you by 10 hours of sleep and coffee with vanilla almond milk.
Breakfast: Vanilla non-fat yogurt with 2 tablespoons oat bran
Mid-morning snack: Nothing - wasn’t hungry
Lunch: Two 97% fat free hot dogs with mustard
Mid-afternoon snack: Nothing - wasn’t hungry
Dinner: Celery stalks with low-fat peanut butter, strips of a bell pepper
Exercise: 40 minutes brisk morning walk
Water: 64 ounces
For under 300 calories, this breakfast is pretty dang good!!
So, I just woke up and my entire body aches.
I really hope nothing dire is wrong with me.
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Turn on the music and press the treadmill, because starting Monday, I am officially loosing weight. I am going to build tummy muscles and be thin by the time I go to Burning Man this August. Go beauty **twirls finger in air while rolling eyes**
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Ran a 10k this morning with my bud, Maza at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2011 at Dataran Merdeka. This is my second time participating in this event, and I have to say it is so much better the second time around. Cause lets face it, last year’s organization was bullshit. Seriously, only two water stations for the entire stretch of 10km. Are you freaking kidding me?
This year however, they man-up, and all the runners were able to rehydrate with H2O and 100 plus at least every 2.5 km. Which explains why I performed so much better this time around. Well, I best my time last year by 10 minutes. I know, big deal, 10 minutes, whatevs right?
It is kinda a big deal considering that it was the hardest thing I ever had to finish in my entire life, ever. The last km was the worst. Like, am I ever gonna get there???
But I did. And I felt thriumphant. Heh.
Just lemme bask in this a coupla days more.
Switch your birth control.
Oral contraceptives contain estrogen, which causes your adrenal glands to produce fluid-retaining hormones, explains Mary Jane Minkin, MD, clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine. The experience is highly individual: Some women don’t notice an increase in bloating, while others feel themselves puffing up within days of starting a new pill. If you fall in the second camp, talk to your ob-gyn about trying another brand. Both Yasmin and Yaz contain the hormone drospirenone, which may ease bloat, since it’s also a diuretic. Of the 70 percent of women in a recent study in the journal Contraception who reported abdominal bloating while taking birth control pills, about half said their symptoms were gone after six months of switching to Yasmin. One caveat: Because drospirenone can increase levels of potassium in the body, women who frequently take other medications that increase potassium (such as NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors) aren’t good candidates for this type of oral contraceptive.
Go easy on diet drinks.
Many sugar-free beverages, candies, and gum contain the sweetener sorbitol. Though it’s a great calorie cutter, sorbitol isn’t digestible, so it sends stomach enzymes into overdrive, Gidus says. When patients with abdominal bloating were put on sorbitol-free and sugar-free diets, nearly half saw their symptoms disappear, one study found. Although the FDA requires companies to put a warning label on products that “may result in a daily consumption of 50 grams of sorbitol,” experts note that as little as 10 grams can trigger stomach trouble. Sorbitol can add up quickly: One piece of sugar-free gum has about 1.25 grams, for instance.
Trim the fat.
You ate fried onion rings on Friday night, but now it’s Saturday afternoon and you swear they’re still hanging out in your belly. It’s possible: High-fat foods delay the emptying of the stomach, which may lead to bloating and an overall feeling of fullness. A study in Australia found a direct correlation between bloating and the amount of fat in women’s diets. “I’ve seen many women who assumed they were lactose intolerant because they felt bloated after eating a bowl of ice cream; it turned out it wasn’t the milk but the fat that was the culprit,” Kirkpatrick says. Don’t eliminate fat: “Foods rich in heart-healthy fats, such as avocados, olive oil, and nuts, are actually low-gas producing,” Dr. Gerbstadt says. “The key is to focus on these good fats and pair them with lean protein, such as chicken or fish, which aids in their digestion.”’
Eat broccoli every day.
It sounds counterintuitive, but regularly eating foods that are likely to cause gas, like beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions, helps your body adjust and learn to break them down efficiently. “I’ve seen women run into problems when they eat these foods infrequently, say once a week,” Kirkpatrick says. “Their digestive tract isn’t used to them, so they produce a ton of extra gas and bloating.”
Slow down.
“A lot of my clients are busy working moms who are eating food either in their car orwalking to the office,” says Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo, PhD, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “The problem with eating on the go is that you take big bites of food and don’t chew properly, so you end up swallowing a tremendous amount of air.” Her advice: Take 15 to 20 minutes to eat each meal — yes, even if you’re munching on the run. “Take a deep breath after each bite and chew with your mouth closed. This forces you to breathe through your nose, which relaxes and slows you down.” While you’re at it, if you’re sipping on the go, opt for a cup, not a straw: The latter promotes ingestion of gas.
Choose supplements carefully.
If you take a calcium supplement, know which compound is in it. One that contains calcium carbonate, like Tums or Os-Cal, is more likely to cause gas and bloating because it’s harder for your stomach to break down than one with calcium citrate, such as Citracal, according to the National Institutes of Health. Either way, taking a supplement with an acidic drink, such as orange or grapefruit juice, will help you absorb calcium. Many women also experience bloating if they use an omega-3 supplement, Gazzaniga-Moloo says. “Put it in the refrigerator and have it cold; this seems to help reduce the burping and bloating that often come with taking such a supplement,” she says.
Cut back on the sweet stuff.
Fructose, the simple sugar found in syrup, honey, and soft drinks, may be the source of some of your tummy troubles: Three out of four people with unexplained GI symptoms, such as bloating, had fructose intolerance, according to a University of Iowa study. Like lactose intolerance, this condition can be diagnosed with a simple breath test. The good news: Being fructose intolerant doesn’t mean you have to swear off this healthy, sweet diet staple. “Most people are fine with actual fruit, especially if they spread their servings throughout the day, but you may need to steer clear of processed foods or soft drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup, like sweetened drinks or soft drinks,” Dr. Saito says. Juice may also trigger a reaction, since it’s more concentrated.
Get checked for allergies.
If your bloating is accompanied by nasal congestion, allergies may be the surprising reason. “When your nose is stuffed up, you end up primarily breathing through your mouth, which means you swallow a lot of air, which could cause bloating,” Dr. Saito says.
Be takeout savvy.
“Steamed veggie plates seem like a smart option if you’re ordering Chinese food, but if you’re prone to bloating, you should realize that many of the vegetables, like bok choy, can produce tons of gas,” says Jackie Keller, a celebrity nutritionist in Los Angeles.
Skip the salt.
You’ve heard it before, and we’ll say it again: Salt causes your body to retain fluid. That’s good news if you’re training for a marathon. Bad news if you’re trying to squeeze into a new dress for your friend’s wedding. The biggest culprit? “Sauces and salad dressings,” Keller says, “especially at restaurants.” To play it safe, order dressings and sauces on the side, or season lightly with olive oil and vinegar.
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There are plenty of muscle myths out there. Here are five of the most common ones, and the truth behind the fiction:
1. Muscle will turn to fat if you stop exercising.
This muscle myth has been around for a long time. The truth is that muscle and fat are two different types of tissue, so one can’t convert to the other.
The reason why this myth persists is because many of us have seen muscular people who, once they stop exercising, become fat. But the reason why they become fat isn’t because their muscle has turned into fat, it’s because they have stopped working out but have continued to consume the same number of calories as when they were working out. So they end up losing lean muscle mass because they are no longer exercising, and they end up gaining body fat because they are consuming more calories than their new sedentary bodies need.
2. Muscle weighs more than fat.
This is another muscle myth that’s been around for a long time. The truth is that muscle does not weigh more than fat – one pound of muscle and one pound of fat both weigh one pound.
But muscle is more dense than fat, which means that one pound of muscle takes up less space than one pound of fat. This is the reason why you can have two people who are both the same height and weight, but the one with more muscle and less body fat will look leaner than the one with more body fat and less muscle.
3. Muscle loss is inevitable as you get older.
Muscle loss is not the normal result of aging, it’s primarily the result of a sedentary lifestyle. If you don’t use your muscles they waste away. Once the average sedentary person reaches age 65, they will have lost up to 40% of their lean muscle mass compared to when they were young adults.
Multiple studies have shown that older people respond very well to weight lifting and are able to build lean muscle mass very effectively. Even people in nursing homes have been able to increase lean muscle mass when put on an appropriate weight lifting program.
4. Women will develop big, bulky muscles if they lift weights.
The reality is that most women don’t have enough of the hormone testosterone (a key hormone for building muscle) to develop big, bulky muscles. Without using steroids to unnaturally alter their testosterone levels, it’s not possible for most women to develop big, bulky muscles.
It’s important for women to realize that lifting weights will not give them a big, bulky body, but instead it will give them a strong, firm, toned body.
5. Muscle has no effect on fat loss.
Actually, building more lean muscle mass is one of the keys to fat loss. This is because muscle is metabolically active tissue, which means that the more lean muscle mass you have the higher your metabolism will be. The higher your metabolism, the more calories your body burns to maintain itself. The more calories your body burns to maintain itself, the more body fat you lose.
In conclusion, now that these common muscle myths have been dispelled, make sure that weight lifting – the best way to build and maintain lean muscle mass – is a part of your fitness program.
I had a problem with comfort eating. I ate when I was happy, sad, stressed… you name an emotion or situation and I ate. I’ve managed to pretty much completely stop that bad habit, but for times when I absolutely must eat to feel better… I grab a full sized carrot.
Good carrots are sweet, crunchy and filling. They provide you with tons of vitamins and nutrients, plus they are considered a “negative calorie” food. One carrot satisfies that need to bite the hell out of something and fills my stomach.
Eat more carrots.
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Gonna stay home tomorrow and work out instead of walking to the gym.
My legs are feeling awful sore, and my ankles are a little swollen for some reason - probably the excessive walking and stuff… And I’m feeling super gross now, so I can only imagine how I’ll feel when I wake up. :(
14 miles in 4 days is a lot for me.
Goodnight everybody. :)
Develop a Relationship With Your Body
Develop a relationship with your body is much like the relationship you have with others. It is built around respect, give, take and nurturing. Give vitality to your body more than you draw from it.
What Is the Remedy for Puffy Eyes?:
Overview
Mild swelling and puffiness under the eyes, often referred to as “bags” under the eyes, can be caused by multiple factors including allergies, sleep loss, fluid retention or sagging due to the breakdown of body tissues during the natural aging process. Although there are no cures for puffy eyes, there are remedies available to help reduce the look and feel of the swelling.
Benefits: See The Hot Seat. Also, adds bounce to his thrusts.
Have a ball in your workout room? Use a stability ball to add some bounce to The Hot Seat . Have him sit on the ball with his feet on the floor. Back up onto him, sitting between his legs. Roll and bounce to it.
haha it was definitely never planned. i’ve had a personal tumblr for a while now, but i was never that into it. i guess i created this health tumblr simply because i wanted to share some of the things that i’ve learned over the years through my reading + researching random stuff.
i figure that the majority of people want to change their appearance (lose weight, gain weight, gain muscle, etc.), but many don’t try to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of things. regardless, i love it when people work to become healthier and just wanted to provide helpful tips.
thanks so much! :)
For the past couple of days, I’ve been a lot better about taking care of my skin in the morning and especially at night. Usually at the end of the day, I’m tired and lazy and just won’t wash my face until the morning. Well I’ve been breaking out bad lately so I decided that NEEDED to change. I went to the store this morning and bought a new facial cleanser and a clay face mask. I used them both tonight, before I go to bed….But that’s kinda where it starts. I start taking better care of my skin but then I stay up until 4am.
Or I’ll start exercising but then eat nothing but brownies all day. I feel like no matter how I try to tip the personal maintenance scale in one direction, I end up tilting it back in the opposite direction at the same time.
Things I need to get more serious about (at the same time, preferably):
Take better care of my skin. Wash it when I wake up and before I go to bed. Exfoliate and facial mask a couple times a week.
Diet. Not a diet, but improve mine. Eat more veggies and fruits. Less processed crap. I’ve mentioned this before but maybe if I keep repeating it, I’ll finally follow through.
Drink more water. Every day. Instead of spending $4 on a sugary drink at Starbucks every morning, how about just having a glass of water? It’ll clear up my skin, too….
Exercise. Work out. Get active. Run, walk, crunches and squats, hula hoop. Do something, goddamnit.
Get more sleep. Better sleep hours. Don’t stay up until the sunrise….Like now. preferable bed time between 12-2, ideal bedtime between 11-1. And I hate staying up this late then sleeping until the afternoon. I feel like my day has been wasted.
Come on, Suzy, you can do it.
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Please help the fight against cancer. I lost my grandmother to colon cancer 6 months ago, and our family misses her daily. Not a day goes by without thinking about her. Let’s raise awareness for people to go in for annual checkups so we can catch this deadly disease before it spreads.
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Okay, so I’ve decided I really need to re-arrange my lifestyle. I’ve haven’t been treating myself kindly lately, and am consumed by only negative thoughts of my well-being. Due to these persistent, harmful internal focuses, I’m going to try to alter aspects of my life to, hopefully, over time, benefit my perspective of myself.
Beginning changes:
·Diet
·Sleeping habits
·Physical exercise
I think focusing on only 3 unhealthy behaviours in my life at the moment will allow me to put all my efforts into these factors without feeling overwhelmed. Working on these unhealthy factors in my life will take some time, so initially; I’m going to be working rather slowly.
Although, I am worried about my motivation but doing health science courses at uni have helped me realise that rewards really aid in continuing a changed behaviour. Instead of rewarding myself with unhealthy foods (as I usually do), every couple of weeks or so, if I persist in my behaviour changes, I could buy myself something small, such as a bracelet or a ring. It’s not much but I think that will help my enthusiasm and determination.
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For the average person happiness is a choice, yet numerous people are unhappy. There are many reasons, but it all boils down to one simple principle: They choose something else over happiness. Because it often takes less effort to be unhappy.
For example, instead of seeking happiness, they…
Lazily follow the path of least resistance.
Refuse to accept change.
Aimlessly try to control the uncontrollable.
Etc. etc. etc.
Averting these poor choices and the negative attitudes that accompany them is the key. The list below will give you some ideas on how to do just that.
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. - Abraham Lincoln
1. Lack of meaning in one’s day to day life.
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” With the modern 9 to 5 work schedule it’s so easy to trap yourself into doing what you don’t want to do for 40 hours every week and then mindlessly waste all your free time being lazy.
Sure you have responsibilities. And no, you won’t be able to do what you want to do every waking minute of your life. But you almost always have a choice to do more of what you really want to do – to work on something that matters to you – something that moves you and gives your life meaning.
You must leave time to follow your inner curiosity and passion.
2. Obsession with the past or future.
Right now is life. If you dwell on things that happened in the past, or obsess yourself too much with the things that might happen in the future, you’ll miss everything.
Focus on the present, not yesterday or tomorrow. As Helen Keller once said, “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.”
Oftentimes we fixate our minds on the way things can be, should be, or will be someday. But life always takes place in the present. You never know what the future holds – whether or not you and your loved ones will still have good health or even be alive. The opportunity to enjoy life is now. Make time to do so.
3. Feeling out of shape and unhealthy.
Remember, your health is your life, and your body is the greatest tool you’ll ever own.
If you are a little overweight, cut back on some of the fatty foods, get outside and take a two mile walk every day. Losing extra body fat decreases your health risks, makes you look and feel better, and generally increases your self-esteem and happiness.
Don’t go on binge diets and crash exercise regimens. Instead, gradually change the way you eat and live so you create new health habits that can be sustained for a lifetime.
4. Unfavorably comparing oneself to others.
When you catch yourself comparing yourself to a colleague, neighbor, friend, or someone famous, stop! Realize that you are different, with different strengths – strengths these other people don’t possess. Take a moment to reflect on all the awesome abilities you have and to be grateful for all the good things in your life.
The problem with many of us is that we think we’ll be happy when we reach a certain level in life — a level we see others operating at – your boss with her corner office, that friend of a friend who owns a mansion on the beach, etc. Unfortunately, it takes awhile before you get there, and when you get there, you might have a new destination in mind.
Instead, appreciate where you are and what you have right now. Try comparing yourself to those who have less, those who are dealing with tragedy, and those who are struggling to survive. Hopefully it opens your eyes to all the things you should be grateful for. PS: Help people who have less if you’re able… you’ll see why.
5. Focusing on negatives.
You can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you react to things. Everyone’s life has positive and negative aspects — whether you’re happy or not depends greatly on which aspects you focus on. For instance:
Did you get catch a head cold? At least it’s only a temporary virus and nothing life-threatening.
Did you lose a basketball game? Thankfully you got to spend the afternoon with friends doing something fun and healthy.
Did your stock market savings go down? It’ll bounce back in the long-term. And besides, it’s great that you’ve been diligent and fortunate enough to save a nest egg of savings when many people are barely making ends meet.
You get the idea — almost everything in life has a positive side, and focusing on these positives injects happiness into your atmosphere. So stop concentrating on how difficult things are and why you don’t want to do them. Focus instead on the benefits these things have and the opportunities they will create for you — the positives.
6. Avoiding personal accountability.
Either you take accountability for your life or someone else will. And when they do, you’ll become a slave to their ideas and dreams instead of a pioneer of your own.
You are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life. And no, it won’t always be easy. Every person has a stack of obstacles in front of them. You must take accountability for your situation and overcome these obstacles. Choosing not to is choosing a lifetime of mere existence.
7. Perfectionism and fear of failure.
If you work hard, do your best and then condemn yourself for not achieving perfection, you’re sabotaging your future. Likewise, if your fear of failure, or of not being perfect, has driven you to take the safe road of doing nothing, you have already failed.
Perfect is the enemy of good. Learn to accept the good – learn to love things when they are less than ‘perfect.’
If you find yourself at a point of intense decision making where you’re caught in a spiral of over-analysis and you’re making no progress, take a deep breath, break the spiral, make an educated guess on the next logical step, and take it. Even if you get it wrong you’ve learned something, which is better than doing nothing. Your failures along the road to your goals are simply opportunities to learn and grow.
Remember, the real world doesn’t reward perfectionists; it rewards people who get things done.
8. A low self-esteem.
Don’t belittle yourself and don’t put up with people who try to belittle you.
Marcus Aurelius once said, “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” Boost your self-esteem by recognizing your accomplishments and celebrating them. Acknowledge your positive qualities, and when you come across a quality in yourself that you aren’t proud of, don’t sulk in your sorrows, proactively work on correcting it. How you view yourself and your world are conscious choices and habits. The lens you choose to view everything through determines how you feel about yourself and everything that happens around you.
9. Financial debt.
The only way to get out of debt is to understand why you’re in debt in the first place.
But the sad truth is, if you’re a spendthrift…
You will not save money when you get your next raise. You will not save money when your car is paid off. You will not save money when your kids are supporting themselves someday. And you wouldn’t even save a dime if I handed you $100,000 in cash right now.
How do I know this?
Because saving money has very little to do with the amount of money you have. In fact, you will only start to save money when saving becomes an emotional habit – when you start treating the money you handle everyday differently.
In general, live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means.
10. All work and no play.
Fun is way underrated. With all of our responsibilities, fun seems like an indulgence. It shouldn’t be. It should be a requirement. Ponder what you did to have fun when you were younger and go do it again. Leave the house messy and the yard un-mowed for a weekend and get out on the town. When you’re older, you will remember the fun, not the clean house or yard.
Go to a carnival, play a card game, shoot darts with a friend, play catch with a kid, etc.
Make time for fun!
11. Neglecting personal relationships.
The quality of our personal relationships correlates directly with our overall sense of worth and happiness. Sometimes in the midst of life’s chaos we forget to do the little things that remind us we’re part of something greater than ourselves. We need a certain amount of meaningful contact with other people to feel fully alive.
Make time for people, even if it’s just a quick meal at lunchtime. It’s worth sacrificing a few minutes here and there to experience life outside your own inner bubble.
And remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.
12. Procrastination.
Nothing is so draining and stressful as the eternal presence of an unfinished task.
There are plenty of ways to sabotage your personal happiness, dreams and desires. Procrastination, however, is the number one killer. Procrastinators self-destruct. They hinder their own potential by placing colossal road-blocks along the path to happiness and success. In other words, they subconsciously choose to fail.
Do you put off doing things that would bring you closer to your desired goals? I know I do at times. But why are we so foolish?
It has something to do with how our daily responsibilities overwhelm us. In the midst of all the important things we know we need to do, we somehow convince ourselves that none of these things need to be done right now. In other words, we decide that some peace and relaxation in the short term is what’s most important.
So we take another break, read another blog post, watch another TV show and just kick back and relax. And life is blissfully dandy… for a little while. But then suddenly the inevitable deadline has arrived. Ahhh! It’s panic time!
By taking the time and initiative to understand your own reasons for procrastinating and devoting a little energy to take the necessary steps to move forward, you can beat procrastination. We all can. In fact, simply writing this article was a testament to this. I kept procrastinating on writing it because I lacked focus. So I locked myself in my bedroom, eliminated all distractions, kept the end in mind and started writing. And as usual, starting was the hardest part. Now I’m done.
Types of hallucinations and their clinical significance http://dld.bz/rg4G health
Please keep me in your prayers this week as I was just notified by the hospital that a mass was found in one of my lungs. I am awaiting a CT scan in order to find out whether or not the mass in cancerous. I am hopeful, but so scared.
this (thursday) evening, the ONE campaign is premiering their movie “vodoo and vaccines in benin, africa” via facebook. the movie can be viewed at 20:00 (CET) through this facebook app (corresponding fb event).
the movie is about current medical practices in benin that bring together traditional healers and modern doctors to give children access to life-saving vaccines.
the interesting part is that they decided to do this via facebook instead of just launching a website at a certain time, or a video on youtube/vimeo. i wonder who’s consulting them.
Tesco mistake leads to beer rush
An error which slashed the price of beer and cider led to a stampede of customers at a number of Tesco supermarkets in Scotland.
A deal offering three boxes of various alcoholic drinks for £20 was going through the tills at three for £11.
Police were called to Tesco in Greenock after heavy congestion was reported in the car park as customers rushed to get the deal…
News of the error spread quickly from about 1900 BST, with many people posting messages on social networking sites…
One customer said the situation was “bedlam” as people phoned their friends and some went home to change clothing to come back and buy more beer.
BBC News, 1 June 2011
know a person who has stopped alcohol with sudden confusion and seeing abnormal things. Seek medical help. http://bit.ly/bYRrSr health
MH, The biggest thing for me: an app called NTC. It helps so much. It gives you a full work out. And it’s really fun. You work out for fun goals. Trust me. Check it out.
This goes for all Journalers trying to be more fit.
Weezy: Cool. Hey, Journalers, why not go onto the social network and recommend apps that you love?!
We all win when we give a decent attempt to succeed. The question becomes, are you truly giving it a decent attempt? I mean, a truly decent attempt in which you know deep down you really tried.
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. An arthritis associated with psoriasis. http://dld.bz/rg7W health
Sometimes you need a little motivation for exercise. Maybe you workout with someone else or in a group (I highly suggest either one), or maybe some good music gets you motivated. Whatever it is find what works for you, and use it often! I am motivated by the feeling I get immediately following a workout… when you are tired, breathing heavy and you have all those endorphins rushing through your body! Great feeling.
I would like to give a little advice to those who are beginning to workout. Don’t look at exercise like some daunting task, or something that can’t be fun. You should over time come to enjoy working out…it might take time, practice and more practice but you will get into a routine and start to enjoy it. Be patient, and sometimes find an activity that you enjoy. Swimming, sand volleyball, skiing, hiking…anything that involves physical activity that you can enjoy is a great way to incorporate a that word “fit” into your lifestyle.
Collin
If only Nestle’s Fitness and Fruit and Cereal isn’t that expensive, I’d definitely be buying 2 big boxes in one payday. One carton of that cereal is only good for 2 days consumption. I love it because it speeds up my metabolism and I’m beyond frustrated these past few days because wala na ko mayo ka moshi. Pffft!
Hmmm no…The other day someone said he like this one picture of me two years ago because I was ‘busty”. No, I never have been- you can credit my supposed bustiness to a good bra and flattering shirt.
Oh and then he said I’m going to feed you so much so you can look like that again. So yea I took that in a negative way. I was ticked.
I went vegan out of pure disgust for what I was eating, and for what I’d eaten all my life. The truth of the matter is, I think cannibalism is fucking unbearably gross - and eating animals is not different. Whether it’s a product of an animal, the eggs, or the flesh itself, it’s all the same. I went vegan because I no longer wanted to be a speciesist hypocrite contributing to an industry that commits genocide on hundreds of thousands of harmless creatures with the same natural right we have to not be made to die prematurely or be exploited. As it says in my sidebar, the vegan lifestyle is devoid of murder, cruelty, speciesism, and contribution to the rape the dairy industry exists from.
Beyond that? Veganism is the cleanest way to live (besides raw veganism, but that’s a step I cannot take yet). All the dairy you consume contains an incredible amount of fat, drugs, and not to mention byproducts you don’t want to be consuming (pus, blood, radiation from Japan…) the list goes on. I don’t want that in my body at all. We’re not meant to digest dairy or flesh - why do you think like 90% of the population of the world is lactose intolerant to some degree? That’s an insane amount.
See my Dairy, Milk, Meat, and Animal Cruelty tags for more reasons why I’m vegan.
I have to. There’s no way it can be accurate. I’m hungover. I ate at a weird time last night that I don’t know. I am dehydrated.
I have yet to step on the scale at all…and I am semi-tempted to just put it off until next week…simply because I don’t even think I lost at all…
I have 1 week until my graduation party.
So here’s my week plan:
Monday - Gym
Tuesday- Six Flags(a lot of walking) - NO JUNK FOOD AT ALL
Wednesday - Gym
Thursday - Gym
Friday - Gym
See a trend? I am angry that I feel like I am on a plateau, and I want nothing more than to beat the hell out of it and see the scale drop.
Anger is usually a bad thing, but it’s just what I need right now to keep going and not give up.
-Stephanie
= Cinnamon and tbsp brown sugar
= Some sort of dried fruit
= Sliced almonds and 1 tsp vanilla extract
= 2 tbsp flaxseed and 1 tbsp brown sugar
= 2 tbsp organic maple syrup
= sliced bananas with 1 tbsp pine nuts
= 1/4 cup sugar free or homemade applesauce
= 2 tbsp jam or preserves
= 1 tbsp almond of peanut butter
= 1 tbsp butter with sliced apple
= 2 tbsp granola
= 2 tbsp wheat germ and 1 tbsp honey
= 2 squares of dark chocolate, crumbled
= 1/8 cup crushed macadamia nuts and 1 tsp brown sugar
Medical problems of 1911 are still with us Even after 100 years of medical progress, diseases and viruses like tuberculosis and the plague still spread in many countries.
what’s there to fear about weight loss? It should be something that drives and motivates you, not makes you fearful!
However I used to have a fear of weight loss because my “friends” (really just peers) were judging me SO hard. It was weird, at first they were so proud of me for losing weight, and then when I started looking really awesome (I reached my lowest weight of 140 lbs like three weeks ago— which I have since bounced back from…) they started saying things like “YOU NEED TO EAT” .. even though I was…
They were judging me on something they knew nothing about and that really bothered me. But it doesn’t anymore, I’m doing this for myself— not for them.
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Ladies!! 5 exercises to prevent common running injuries :]
Just made about 2 lbs of hummus. My house smells so much like garlic I think I might have to leave soon.
Brain cancer diagnosis and treatment. http://dld.bz/qGFa health braincancer
I need to make a brochure about an STI for health. So what are some interesting sexually transmitted infections out there?
This week was my birthday “week,” which turned into many parties along with tons of food and alcohol. I’m counting this as my rest “week.” I guess I deserved it(; And the best thing is, I don’t feel that guilty… just a little. Back on track tomorrow(:
Last night I had pb&j oatmeal and this morning I had it with smart balance butter and salt. A warm bowl of oatmeal was always a comfort in the winter, but I forget how incredibly filling and good for you it is. I would have sworn by oatmeal as my key to weight loss. So I’m gonna start eating it more and making and finding different recipes to use it with - sweet and savory.
Also, I tried quinoa last night at my boyfriend’s. It’s DELICIOUS (and sort of a lot like oatmeal.) I need to get me some of that too.
reason to be happy #1192
I am sooo happy. First goal achieved! I feel fearless!
Now I am determined to lose 2lbs a week. That will put me hitting my UGW before I start the next semester. Everyone will be like WOW, and I will be smiling.
I will work hard. I will do this. I will be healthy and fit.
I think I could go on and assume that something is really wrong now. It’s been a while since...
Bike: 1 hour. Throughout the day. I did about 15 minutes in the morning and 45 at night.
Chest Press: 3 sets at 37.5 lbs of 15 reps.
Rows: 3 sets. 2 at 50 lbs for 15 reps. 1 set of 62.5 lbs for 5 reps!
Stretching
Food:
Breakfast: Kashi go lean with a banana.
Lunch: Yogurtland froyo :D
Dinner: Stew… again.
Snacks: Beef jerky.
I feel like I almost didn’t eat enough calories today. It wasn’t terribly healthy :) I went realized I was pretty hungry when I went to bed but I was too tired to think much about it.
So the video said to drink lots of water before eating anything and before you start your day. 1 to 2 liters. Now I don’t know about you, but 2 liters is a looott and before I even drink that to get to breakfast it will be 3 in the afternoon.
So, I will drink a lot of water, maybe half a liter and start there, then take a vitamin or two and begin the day.
:)
A new report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might make you re-think that “apple a day” — if it’s conventionally grown using pesticides.
Dirty Dozen 2011
Apples
Celery
Strawberries
Peaches
Spinach
Nectarines (imported)
Grapes (imported)
Sweet bell peppers
Potatoes
Blueberries (domestic)
Lettuce
Kale/collard greens
The “clean fifteen” are also included in the report - these are fruits and veggies with the lowest levels of pesticides so there’s no need to waste your money on organic versions. Some popular items include watermelon and avocado.
The EWG points out that if consumers simply chose their daily recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables from the least contaminated list over five from the dirty dozen, they would reduce the amount of pesticides ingested by 92% - without having to shell out extra money for organics.
Clean Fifteen 2011
Onions
Sweet corn
Pineapples
Avocado
Asparagus
Sweet peas
Mangoes
Eggplants
Cantaloupe (domestic)
Kiwi
Cabbage
Watermelon
Sweet potatoes
Grapefruit
Mushrooms
Excerpt from The New “Dirty Dozen” List of Produce by Sarah B. Weir. See more from Green Picks Blog.
But it will be filled with cleaning, working out some, gymnastics and relaxing a little. Just no running! Gotta rest these legs after the race! For breakfast:
1/2 cup of Kashi and some hot chocolate (made with water)
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5 Things You Aren’t Using Olive Oil For… But Should Be!
We all know olive oil to be a simple ingredient which is used in kitchens every day all around the world. But are you aware of the health benefits that come along with this versatile product. It is common knowledge that olive oil is the best option and the healthiest oil when it comes to cooking; it contains no cholesterol and includes vitamins to help fight the battle against aging.
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Dr. Llalia Afrika & Che’ Nazzerith - The book then never wanted you to read DVD!
Food
Breakfast: Muesli with Yogurt
Lunch: Strawberry Smash Boost Juice + Trail Mix
Dinner: Fruit Salad and some Blueberry Yogurt (I wasn’t really hungry after my traumatic plane journey- in shock!)
Exercise
1 Hour Body Pump Class
By Cari Nierenberg(MSNBC)
Feeling drowsier during the day because you didn’t catch enough ZZZs at night may make it easier for you to give in to temptation, suggests a preliminary study to be presented at the 2011 meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
….
When you don’t get the rest you need, “you might not have the ability to say no to that extra cookie or dessert,” points out Killgore, and you’re a little more likely to take in a few extra calories a day.
a TOTALLY RAD video by Eric Wareheim of Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job and Tom Goes to the Mayor, for HEALTH’s “We Are Water.”
again, more summer fun. but geez man! I saw HEALTH live twice and they really, rreeaaally bring it.
Moderate to Intense Exercise May Protect the Brain: ScienceDaily (June 9, 2011) — Older people who ...
ordered this just now… while i love my trader joe’s deodorant, it just doesn’t do the trick. this seems to be the most popular/well-liked natural deodorant. now i’ll smell like almonds.
Healthy Skin Is A Breeze With The Help Of Certified Organic And Natural Beauty And Skin Solutions:
Most people are very concerned with the state of their skin, lately. That’s not really surprising, since there are thousands of skin care products on the market and more popping up every day. Makeup, moisturizers, lotions and soaps are just a few of the categories that they fall under. Unfortunately, though, many of them could actually be hazardous to your health. That’s why you should seriously consider using organic skin products as an alternative.The problem, you see, is that many people assume that traditional cosmetics are regulated and tested. Really, the government has little say, as far as what goes…
Tasha: ...Mental health education in general is extremely lacking, especially in America where so many people suffer from different disorders. I work in research, in psychiatry and so I know how to look out for it...
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I used to wear a 5-7.=)
Strength training really has paid off.
yayyyy.
Her abs are uh-mazing! I want.
Little Known Remedies For Pain Relief
What are the Lung cancer symptoms. http://bit.ly/dboPmG health
Death Spiral of Individual and Self Employed Health Insurance - http://dld.bz/adjAy
Did you know that stawberries are dense enough to keep you full for a long time, as well as being low-cal and low-fat? Yum! (photo by MilkyAir)
Back to my normally scheduled diet now that in back from Vegas. I took advantage of the short holiday weekend to cheat and load up on proteins and carbs I may not normally eat on my strict diet. When I do this I usually see major strides in my lifting the following week.
A) Get in push-up position with knees on ground (or stay on toes). Lift right leg, knee bent.
B) Keep leg raised as you bend elbows and lower chest toward ground. Push up and repeat. Do 16 to 20 reps; switch legs halfway through set.
My $400 dollar diet.
… may timing pa pala yun :)
2 glasses of water - After waking up - Helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water - 30 minutes before meal - Help digestion
1 glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water - Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack
HEALTH - “We Are Water”
If you like horror check out this vid. Turn the sub all the way up at 2:38.
UK, Bill Gates lead $4b vaccination drive
Meeting in London for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) summit, politicians, charities, private companies and philanthropists pledged more than $4 billion to the campaign.
It is estimated pneumonia and diarrhoea kill three times more children under five worldwide than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined.
Experts say the death toll is so high because developing countries cannot afford vaccines.
Full Story: ABC Australia
Today I got my treadmill, I’m super super excited to begin some legit exercise finally! I’ve lost 24.4lbs with very little exercise, so I’m excited to amp it up. The one time I lost a lot of weight in the past years and years ago it was from consistently using the treadmill.
I’m going to make myself turn into a complete exercise freak, I really want to be one of those people who claims to be “addicted” to exercise/the endorphin rush.
So for the rest of the week, I’m going to use the treadmill for a minimum of 2hrs a day. Aka 10 hrs. It will mostly be fast walking, a bit of jogging and a bit of running. With my intake I post everyday, I’ll also post my workouts and miles/km run. But I won’t post “net calories” I don’t think.
I weighed in at 239.8 lbs on sunday and I want to weigh-in at 234.6 lbs or less this sunday! Then I will have lost 30 lbs. Which will be spectacular. =]
Food wise or exercise wise, any suggestions?
31 Amazing Body Facts:
31 amazing body fact. A must read if you are a human. ;)
I know two incredible women who are good friends of my mother’s. One is nearly finished her fight with breast cancer. The other is nearly finished because of it.
31 amazing body fact. A must read if you are a human. ;)