Thursday, December 27, 2007
Junk Food
Know more about it:
Chips, packs of salted goodies, but junk food is precisely that~junk.It's tasty (especially when it's in your favorite flavor) but gives us nothing but empty calories (meaning we gain weight but we don't get any nutrients form it).
*Diet and junk food do not go hand~in~hand.
*Junk food's appeal is also caused by time or pressure concerns. It's packed in a way that makes it handy to eat or take anywhere.
But: Junk food will never give us nutrition that our body needs.
Some of its harmful effects:
*Lack of energy
*Poor concentration
*Heart diseases
*High cholesterol
How to deal:
Self~discipline is what you need to be able to swerve away from your junki~addiction.If you're really craving for something to munch on, the least you can do is substitute the flavored varieties with the plain~flavored ones, or better yet opt for a bag of popcorn(but not the microwavable kind).
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Sugar
Know more about sweets:
*Sugar is a carbohydrate.
*It boosts your energy.
*It helps sharpen memory.
*If taken moderatel, it will help you gain weight.
Because they are sweet and, more often than not, delish, we can't help but overload on it.
But: This wickedly yummy treat may bring about these negative effects:
*Hypogylycemia~A blood~sugar problem caused by too much sugar and improper diet.
*Tooth decay~ The bacteria in plaque depend on sugars to produce acids, which break down the enamel and start tooth decay*
*Headcahes and dizziness~ Low glucose levels resulting from the severe dip after a high sugar intake tax the brain and cause headaches**
*oTHER symptoms of too much sugar intake are: great stress and fatigue, depression, NXIETY, Lck of mental alertness, and rapid mood swings.
How to deal: Always eat your meals on time to prevent craving for sweets. For your sweet fix, try eating fruits instead.
Friday, December 7, 2007
It's Called A Breakup Because It's Broken
The guy who boldly told us that He's Just Not That Into You is back(this time with his wife Amira as coauthor) with a book meant for anyone who's ever had her heart broken. It's Called A breakup because it's broken offers that sensible, oftentimes humorous , kick-in -the-head kind of advice to make you finally leave your bed, stop making those desperate calls to your ex or driving your friends away with your constant pity parties. Filled with dera greg letters, breakup commandments, all sorts of breakup stories, and even a section called (the worst and lowest pranks people who have pulled on their exes-hilarious and frightening at the same time) makes this book a true breakup buddy
Love Your Body and the wardrobe will follow
There are many women and men who share your concerns about body shape, clothes that will look good about themselves.
The first thing to convey is that clothing alone will not shift your insecurity to security. What matters and what makes a difference is how you view your body and the context in which you view your body and yourself. Self Esteem and empowerment don't come from outside circumstances.It is generated from you, your thoughts about yourself, and your life. Creating the point of view and belief that your body is perfect exactly the way it is and exactly the way it isn't will give you a tremendous amount of power and freedom to be with your body. Being empowered and free to be with your body will create an appreciation of clothes. When empowered and free to be with your body, you can enjoy and play the tremendously fun game can enjoy and play the tremendously fun game of creating wardrobe that will complement that beautiful body of yours. Style is a creative process. You create it , like an artist, to express who you are, not who you think you should be. You don't have to be skinny to be beautiful , there is no truth out there that says skinny is beautiful. It's a concept that was created and people bought into it and made it real. It's not real.It's just a point of view. we all comes in various shapes and sizes and to accept this reality, own it, and celebrate it is your access to loving the body you have.
Be Careful What You Wish for
If you're one of the countless woman who are always for so many things, then you can definitely relate to this. In Be Careful What You Wish For, British author Alexandra Potter uncovers what just might happen if all of your wishes really did come true.
This magical romantic comedy tells the story of Heather Hamilton, an assistant to a wedding photographer who considers herself unlucky in life-and in love. One day she buys a piece of heather from a gypsy who claims it has a powers and will give her good luck. At first Heather thought it was ridiculous, until one by one, her 'little' wishes suddenly become real-no more bad hair days, a handsome American replying to her ad for a flatmate, and dating James, The Perfect Man.
She gets what she wants-the question is, does living her dreams make her happy?
Good Girl Reads
A classic love story, a romantic comedy, and a cure for heartbreak-the bed companions for you during a thunderstorm
Love story is a classic novel about two people who have nothing in common but the love they feel for each other. The aptly titled story revolves around Oliver Barret IV, a filthy rich Harvard Jock and Jennifer Cavilleri, a wisecracking music major from Radcliffe. In this classic, Segal shows his mastery of the romantic genre by using a tried-and-tested formula-rich boy meets poor girl, fall in love, parents disapprove, and a you-and -me-against-the world chapter begins.But they will live happily ever after, knowing that they are very different? The good thing about Love Story is that no matter how simple the tale is, the author still provides readers with interesting twists and turn as the story unfolds. Also,the characters are interesting-readers are sure to love the witty and humorous banter between Oliver and Jennifer as the story progresses
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