Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts

oh herro goals.



By simply switching from 2% cows milk to unsweetened almond milk, you will be reducing your intake of:

  • 82 calories
  • 2 grams of fat
  • 3 grams of  saturated fat
  • 20 mg of cholesterol
  • 10 grams of carbohydrates
  • 12 grams of  sugar

…for each & every 8 ounce serving consumed.


If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, just keep sucking from the udder then.

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“The word health has been hijacked by the medical/sickness industry. But it really means the way you live your everyday life through your relationships with friends, family, your neighborhood, your movement, your food, your experiences, your work, and your finances. Health isn’t a goal, it’s a tool to live your life the way you want. Sometimes being fit isn’t the tool you want to use, but having a lovely marriage is. Is the unfit person with a lovely marriage less healthy than a fit person with a horrible relationship with their spouse? Health is obviously complex but it’s more about sociology and anthropology than pills and scalpels.”

- Fantastic interview with healthcare innovator Dr. Jay Parkinson, whose most recent venture, Hello Health, promises to revolutionize medical care and patient communication.

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Yesterday I got prescribed Marvelon.

This isn’t the first choice that doctors will usually give, but I mentioned about the acne I tend to get on my chest and back, and it was suggested I try these first as they contain a lower amount of a certain hormone that can make acne worse.

Marvelon is a 21 day contraceptive. You take it fo three weeks, and then have a break in which time you will have a withdrawal bleed/period. You can go straight on to the next pack if you want to skip a period, but this isn’t advisable on a regular basis. They come in a three month supply.

The first thing I done when I got them was to read the rather large instruction leaflet that came with them. I don’t know if its normal for them to be so extensive.

It lists side effects that may occur, such as irregular bleeding (only whilst it settles down), headache, nausea, soreness etc.

When I got home I read reviews for it on the internet, and they were not as great as I hoped, with alot of women complaining of feelings of depression and severe mood swings after the first couple of weeks.

I suffer with depression from time to time so this certainly wasn’t reassuring, however I have to keep in mind that just because other people have had this happen, it might not be the case for me.

Weight gain was also something that kept being mentioned, though according to my doctor, it isn’t the pill directly making this happen. Certain brands can make you hungrier, so you may be inclined to eat more.

I’m trying preventative measures right now to stop this from happening by intaking more water and cutting back on the junk I usually eat.

Marvelon doesn’t have the best of reviews, but I am hoping it doesn’t effect me too badly.

I found this some time ago. Do not even know who to give credit to, so to whom this may belong too, I give you all the credit!

Health: 

1. Drink plenty of water 

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 

4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 

5. Make time to practicen meditation, yoga, and prayer. 

6. Play more games. 

7. Read more books than you did in 2008. 

8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 

9. Sleep for 7 hours. 

10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile. 


Personality: 
11. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about… 

12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 

13. Don’t over do. Keep your limits. 

14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 

15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip. 

16. Dream more while you are awake. 

17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 

18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. 

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others. 

20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present. 

21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 

22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 

23. Smile and laugh more. 

24. You don’t have to win every argument.. Agree to disagree. 


Society: 

25. Call your family often. 

26. Each day give something good to others. 

27. Forgive everyone for everything. 

28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6. 

29. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 

30. What other people think of you is none of your business. 

31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. 


Life: 


32. Do the right thing! 

33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful. 

34. GOD heals everything. 

35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 

36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 

37. The best is yet to come. 

38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it. 

39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy. 

40. Love with all you have.



Today I embark on my second attempt at The BluePrint Cleanse. By attempt, I don’t mean that I didn’t succeed the first time. I got through the three days of just juicing, but it was after the juicing that I failed. Miserably. 

This time after three days of consuming these (sometimes) delicious juices, I am making a vow to myself to NOT chow down on 3 tacos and a Jarrito. Bottoms up!



Arnold Schwarzenegger circa 1975

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

- BuddhaThis information is aimed at plateful you to stoop your beefy intake. The normally specific eats too much portly, a factor that’s linked to a smorgasbord of dapper problems, including cancer. Diets that are superior in cushy are associated with teat and colon cancer, with some studies linking high-priced chunky to prostate cancer as well .

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It’s been a few busy days. Making a list, no matter how small, and crossing things off gives me a huge sense of accomplishment. Real talk.

1. 30 mins of cardio
2. Eat no more than 1700 calories
3. Put away folded clothes
4. Wash ALL the dishes and put them away

Jeebus, when did I get so domestic.

More exercise rambling

Ten Minutes Solitude:

Via

I’ve lost five of them back since then. :)





Woke up early and forgot to eat again. As soon as I realized, I had to rush out the door and went hungry until lunch, by then I was famished and ended up eating my whole days worth of protein and fruits.

[breast of chicken and more than a hand full of berries]

By the time dinner time rolled around I was quite hungry and ended up taking 15 drops to help myself and finished the day with 5 cups of tea [without sugar or honey].

I really hope my messed up eating schedule hasn’t hindered my constant weight loss.



two-thirds of the body is made up of water… no wonder we need it!

Sleep apnea:

Via



Strawberry smoothies!!

I rode a stationary bike for 30 minutes, did 58 squats, and 58 sit ups.

Drank a TON of water.

And cut back on unhealthy snacks.

YES.

My wa (inner peace) feels awesome :) 

I have some bad mood venting stuff I should probably get off my chest, but right now I’m just in an awesome mood from doing some AbRipperX.
What I really love about exercising, whether it’s ab workouts or cardio, is that afterwards, I feel like a million bucks. I was depressed and lethargic and stressed before my workout, but right now I have the biggest adrenaline rush and am so ready to get some stuff accomplished (…at 4AM lol).
I have to remember that any time I’m feeling down, exercise is a surefire way to lift my spirits and get me going again!
Also, I can totally feel some abs forming, both in the sense that my tummy is getting harder, and that AbRipper was a LOT easier today and seemed to go by super fast. Yay! 

"A smile within will quickly become noticeable on the outside."

“A smile within will quickly become noticeable on the outside.”

What Makes You Genuinely Happy?


The British government is conducting an online survey to come up with a well-being index (at www.ons.gov.uk/well-being) and through this survey they will be able to define well-being and happiness.

Already 7500 people have participated in this debate. ONS is happy to conduct this survey to know what people actually think when it comes to well being and real happiness. In this survey, respondents are asked how satisfied are they with their lives and what is happiness for them.

What you would find interesting are the sort of answers the respondents gave. Really cool to understand human nature though this is what the British people think but we can relate to a lot of things.

So here goes the personal definition of well being for different people:

- Earlier respondents said that job security, personal health and relationships with family members made their lives quite content.

- Some people have grand dreams of a better world.

- While some say that it is the little things in life that make them smile.

- Most people suggested that happiness would improve if there were more public services such as libraries and municipal parks.

- Somebody commented 'Having access to open, green space within walking distance of my home' will be quite satisfying.

- Another person suggested what would increase happiness, 'Access to low-cost facilities that enrich life - e.g. libraries, parks, swimming pools.'

- Interesting thing is that some people have taken it upon themselves to consider what results in a good life, which is a problem that has occupied philosophers from the days of Socrates.

- Another respondent said, 'Happiness is a misnomer. It's much better to be content than happy. Contentment is constant. Happiness is an emotional flick.'

- For some people freedom to do things is more important than happiness.

- Of course, a lot many insisted that unless we have money, we don't really have a choice. So money leads to well-being and happiness.'

- But the best response in my opinion was this one 'The smell of opening a jar of coffee would certainly contribute to my well-being.'

These are all sorts of comments from respondents belonging to various social classes and depicts how happiness varies from person to person. I like how parks, coffee and libraries were a part of the answers.

This is important though, that we should actually know what really makes us happy from within. There might not be a proper lifestyle indicator and measures in our country, well not that reliable for sure, but for our own understanding I guess it would be nice to ponder over the things that make one genuinely happy. Do take out the time to discover the things about yourself.

The Happiest Man of America


Researches have found the happiest man of United States. He is 65 year old Alvin Wong. Alvin is a married Chinese-American, Kosher observing Jew who lives in Hawaii.

Alvin was contacted after three years of a Gallup Well Being index survey asking Americans about their emotional status, job satisfaction, health, stress, diet, food intake and many other indicators of well being.

Alvin Wong's profile and characteristics were almost perfect enough to consider him as the happiest man of America. First things first, he lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, the happiest state of America. Apart from that, his over all personality and traits such as his height (5 ft 10 inches), his age (65 years) and his over all wealth ($120,000 a year) are quite significant in making him stay happy. Alvin is a healthy and happy man with no stress levels as he earns quite well by running his own health company business.

Alvin says if you can't laugh at yourself, life is going to be pretty terrible for you.

Anyhow, this has a lot to do with the over all conditions. Where people reside plays a key role. The richer more beautiful states had happier people while states such as Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia and Kentucky had people that were quite sad, emotionally stressed out with terrible health.

An interesting insight though is that happiness begins at the age of 50 for both men and women as per the study done by Stony Brook University, New York. This study states that stress levels, anger and anxiety fade as you turn 50 years old.

Pleasure & Happiness



I just couldn’t help thinking about pleasure & happiness after watching Dorian Gray. Even when I read the book, I couldn’t ignore making a comparison between the 2. In another short story ‘The Happy Prince,’ Oscar Wilde has touched the same thing.


Pleasure is quite different from happiness. The 1st question is: what is pleasure? Now pleasure could be different things for different people. It’s not just sex. You can have pleasure while shopping. You can have pleasure while taking drugs. You can have pleasure when you go beyond the boundaries. You can have pleasure doing crazy experiments on yourself. Yeah I think when it comes to pleasure, there is no limit. To my mind, pleasure is fun; pleasure is not happiness. You can acquire pleasure by doing really negative stuff. You can also acquire pleasure by working on a good cause. So if pleasure is happiness, then most of us ought to be happy humans. But are we?


The character of Dorian Gray has tasted everything in life. He knew all kinds of pleasure…a point came when he was tired. We must bear in mind that it was this character which uttered that pleasure is a different thing from happiness. That character not just knew what was pleasure, he even defined pleasure for himself that wasn’t known to others, as others were, for the most part, scared to grab what they truly desired. But nevertheless he knew that pleasure was a momentary thing.


Genuine happiness is something different. However, it’s ironic that even genuine happiness doesn’t last forever. Anyhow as I have been able to understand pleasure is more of fun .You may have enjoyed, you may have lived in the moment, but that’s about it. And I think we shouldn’t confuse pleasure with happiness.


If you ever have been genuinely happy in your life, you would know that pleasure can’t be momentary happiness, it’s pure fun…many a time, more fun than happiness.


Anyhow, I haven’t said it’s the final word or the gospel, so stay chill!

Little Puppies


"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies."

Gene Hill

Words


“Home was a place you lived in, love was a thing you didn’t fool yourself about…happiness was a term of hypocrisy used to bluff other people, a father was an individual who enjoyed his own existence, a husband was a man you lived with & kept going in spirits. As for sex, the last of the great words, it was just cocktail term for an excitement that bucked you up for a while, then left you more raggy than ever. Frayed! It was as if the very material you were made of cheap stuff, & was fraying out to nothing.”

D. H. Lawrence

I Talk to Myself Part 2

How can you be so certain?
Maybe they know your game.
These words ought to be marked.
My fate can be yours tomorrow.
You’re playing false. What goes around comes around.
Don’t climb the mountains on this borrowed happiness.
Landslides are quite common.

******

Ever wondered…
What’s the difference between a perfect day and a storm?
A storm comes everyday.
A perfect day is rare.
No, storm is not always an intense tragedy.
You need fuel to run your car.
******

You can hurt me for a while.
But you can’t hurt me forever.
This I tell you today.
Though I know you will take many years to grasp the idea.
I’m not your enemy as you think I am.
You see, revolutions and evolutions,
Are not always cute.

******

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Nadira & Zaira