12 Tips To Help Shed Pounds For people who struggle to lose weight, it can be a long, drawn-out process. I have thrown together a few tips that I have learned over the years to help you through the process: 1) Drink lots and lots of water, before meals, between meals, often dehydration masks itself […]
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In my house we had the “3 bite” rule, before anyone was allowed to say they didn’t like something they had to try 3 bites, if they still didn’t like it I didn’t make it often, but I reintroduced it, say, a few months later, as tastes change over time. Salad or taco bars at
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If sweetness from a smoothie is something you crave, this is a great option! It also has the delicious, wholesome goodness of raspberries in the mix, delicious! Plus, it’s pretty. Ingredients: 1/2 cup skim or soy milk 6 oz vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Place everything in a
Flowers have a romantic language all their own, different flowers mean different things to different people. Roses are one of the most popular and beautiful flowers to give and receive, and even the colors signify different things, some of these I knew, some were a surprise, either way, it’s a fun way to learn about
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This man was so wise, we come back to his work often today in our busy hectic lives. Lessons we could have learned long ago and as time went on they left our memory and way of being. Be the change you seek. Your life is your message to the world. Our greatness is in
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P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University was interviewed on the CBS show “This Morning” and said that if a drug could be found to mimic the effects of yoga it would probably be the world’s best selling drug. Studies have shown that yoga practice produces an effect on
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I enjoyed reading this so much and wanted to share, just some fun insights into what your favorite color says about you. I love purple and green, throw some pink in there and you have my personality right there. It may not be true for everyone, but it certainly fits me, and it’s fun! Enjoy!
Through my association with the wonderful people here I am blessed to get to know so many people, some of them inspire me way more than I could ever inspire them. Amber (not her real name, for privacy reasons) is one of those people. She is a beautiful,bright and shining star. She fills me with
We all know by now stress is bad for us, but do you know HOW bad it is? This poster has a lot of very helpful information on what, exactly, happens to your body when it gets stressed out. Stress will not get better if you don’t take steps to make it better.
A great writer once said, when asked by a fan how to write, “If you want to write, write.” I have always been a writer, I have not always been a published writer. Writers love words, poems, songs, stories, puzzles, etc. Writers also read, often we read so much we think we can write. Some
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This is a great poster describing and showing the morning sun salutation. I am often asked by people in chronic pain how to exercise, the answer is always the same, yoga and/or pilates. You may not have the flexibility to do it exactly right, but the gentle stretching is the important part, also the practice
The first couple days I was ridiculously hungry, all the time, I also had terrible bloating and abdominal discomfort, lots of noise going on in my tummy! My food journal from this week is ridiculous, I have never eaten so much food on a daily basis in my life. I think taking the milk thistle
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Until I saw this poster I didn’t know this was even a real thing! Controlling your dreams, having lucid dreams, it sounds very interesting. I have very odd dreams, and some of them are recurring. I scared an old friend once, I had a dream that he & I got married & told him, I
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For those of you that are in a relationship I thought this was a good time of year to post this. For those of you who enjoy a state of single blessedness like me, remember Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it’s for those who love. Add some of these foods today, they are
I used to have a plaque on my wall with the quote, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” The plaque had special meaning for me and my youngest, so when he started his own household I gave it to him and his wife for
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There are 8 distinct elements of yoga, all of which are essential to good practice. Many of us focus on the movements without as much attention to the rest. Using all of the parts helps your practice, helps your mind, helps your health. Namaste.
In today’s world most of us are much too busy and have not enough hours in the day. Just a gentle reminder that a break is essential to your well being, it helps rejuvenate and refresh your mind as well. Taking care of yourself actually makes you MORE productive at work and helps the thinking
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This poster is for everyone who suffers from chronic pain, from migraines, fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, arthritis, or any other of the things that cause chronic inflammation. It’s also a good idea to keep these in your system as a preventive measure. Food is the best and first medicine!
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