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Of Dietary Supplements and Flying Unicorns

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Therefore, based entirely on math, if one only consumes 500 calories a day – with or without supplements — she’s got no choice but to get thinner. The question is, “At what price?” After all, if you lose your weight and damage your health, was it worth it? Personally, I’d rather be pudgy and relatively healthy than “at my correct weight” while on the verge of keeling over.

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Audio: Of Diet Supplements and Flying Unicorns

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Audio diet podcast from year 7, episode 11 of Scott "Q" Marcus's column. It's 7:05 in length. It's about the number of fake "dietary aids" available.

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Happy Heart Month! Take Care of Your Heart

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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To celebrate Heart Month 2012 – here are 12 ways you can Embrace Your Heart. Share them with a woman you love and ask her to take care of #1 (her heart)!

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Monday Motivational Memo: Overcoming Resistance to Change

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Rarely - if at all - does anyone WANT to change. The results of the change are what actually motivate us. Keep your focus on those.

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Terrifying Video: El Camino del Rey Narrow Walkway

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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The El Camino del Rey walkway is one metre in width, and rises over 350 feet above the river below. Constructed of concrete resting on steel rails supported by stanchions at around 45 degrees into the rock face, it is currently in a highly deteriorated state and there are numerous sections where part or all of the concrete top has collapsed. The result is large open air gaps that are bridged only by narrow steel beams or other support fixtures.

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Where are my Crayons?

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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In flashes of sanity, I realize — and I know you do too — that the most essential moments are slower-paced, and with those we most cherish. Yet, like the remainder of our lives, they too are whooshing by too quickly and without pause.

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Audio: Where Are The Crayons Podcast

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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The name of the column is called "Where are the Crayons?" and it's all about taking time to slow down and pay attention to what's really important. It's 6 minutes & 50 seconds

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Analyzing My Actions for True Results

Friday, February 10, 2012

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Today, I will evaluate the results of my behaviors with appreciation for the intention and honesty in the results.

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Accepting Things for How They Are

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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My attitude is my own. Today I will choose to be accepting of my situation and be grateful for what I have.

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Want to Really Change? Keep Track of the Numbers

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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It therefore stands to reason that that which we monitor expands our awareness, affording concern or confidence. So logically, if we want to change something about us, we must establish a baseline and “keep score.”

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Audio: Keeping Track Podcast

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Why don't we keep track, even when we know it will help us?

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Motivational Monday Memo: Slow Down and Listen

Monday, January 30, 2012

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Our minds listen "faster" than people can speak. Therefore, especially when we're busy, we sometimes don't take the time so slow down and really listen to what others are telling us. We respond to what we think they're saying, not necessarily what they are really saying.

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Monday Motivational Memo: Focus on Success

Monday, January 23, 2012

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It's almost always frustrating when we compare where we are to where we want to go. It's better to compare where you are to where you started. That way, you'll see the progress.

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