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Fast Fat Loss – How to Lose Fat and not Gain it Back

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

When you go on a diet you want to lose your excess fat as fast as possible. Everyone has his or her own pace, but it is possible to lose a lot of pounds in a matter of weeks. In fact, I personally lost over 30 lbs. in as little as two months.

Many diet plans promise you a fast and massive fat loss. It seems tempting, I know, but only a handful of diets can deliver on this promise in such a way that you will maintain your weight loss. Most diets may provide an initial fast fat loss, but can be destructive in the long run. You may end up gaining more than you lost. How can you make sure that your fast fat loss is healthy and that you’ll keep it off?

Here are a few simple steps you can do in order to ensure that you will lose fat fast and keep it off:

Fast Weight Loss:

1. Set goals – When I wanted to lose weight, I knew exactly where I wanted my diet to go. I had a target weight and I was determined to reach it. Determination plays a key role in your diet success.

2. Drop junk food and sodas – Junk food and all kind of sodas inhibit your weight loss. Cut them out of your diet and you will experience and fast burst of fat loss.

3. Do some light exercise – If you’ve been idle for a long time, even light exercise can turbo charge your body to burn a lot of fat in a short time.

How To Maintain Your Weight Loss:

1. Don’t starve yourself – Avoid low fat and low carb diets. Most importantly, avoid low calorie diets. These diets can get you initial results but they are setting you up for a fall. You can’t stick to such diets for a long time as your body will become used to low quantities of food or will not be able to handle some food groups as well as it should.

2. Keep setting goals – Don’t forget where you were and where you want to be. Keep your goals well in sight and it will help you to maintain your weight loss.

3. Use a simple diet – Make sure you understand the diet you use and why it works. Make sure it’s easy to use. If it’s hard or involves expensive food or something which is hard to come by, it will be hard to stick to. It may provide fast fat loss in the beginning, but it will not last.

About the Author

To read how you can start to lose as much as 9 lbs. in 11 days in keep it off, visit this webpage:
How to lose 9 lbs. every 11 days with The Shifting Calories method.

John Davenport lost over 30 pounds in his twenties after being overweight most of his life. He is an advocate of safe dieting and fitness. To read more about safe diets that just plain work visit this webpage: http://www.squidoo.com/fatloss4idiotsdiet

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What Distracts You From Realizing Your Personal Dream?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Author: Natalie Michael

Whenever I am coaching someone, we come to this place in the coaching. It’s the spot where people doubt themselves. They question whether they can manifest what they want and they get side tracked into doing just about everything and anything, other than working on their vision. This squirmy behaviour is predictable, and it is nasty.

Clients start to get slippery in and around the same place in the coaching process. They visualize what they want; use creative techniques to articulate it; define their values, and then…whamo! As soon as they start to implement, their personal hooks rear their ugly head, and doubt creeps in.

Of course, whenever this happens, I can relate. It happens to me too. Every time I try to take a leap towards my dream, I hit this same predictable pattern. I take a step towards my dream and then, “Bam!” I think that I SHOULD or MUST or OUGHT TO behave a certain way. These teeny-tiny painful sharp hooks burrow into my skin, and try to pull me down a respectable, but unfulfilling, path.

If you want to create the life you want – and I mean really do it this time – you need to know your hooks. These are the predictable derailers that slow your progress and suck the life out of you. They probably sound rational (maybe like your mom or dad, or great Aunt Bess), but they are not the voice of reason. Your hooks will drag you down.

To get to know your hooks, start by thinking about a time (or two, or three, or four) where you were going down a fulfilling path, and you got side tracked. What the heck happened? What hooked you? Why did you go down the darker road? If you look at a few different situations, you will see a pattern (trust me, its there).

Here are the most common hooks that I see in my executive coaching practice:

- People pleasers. This used to be a hook for me. Thankfully, no longer. Basically, it involves trying to please other people and making choices based on what you think other people want or expect from you. Speaking from experience, this one is not pleasant. You make choices because you think you SHOULD do something. End result? Highly respectable and miserable person.

- Approval Seekers. This one is a bit different from people pleasing, but there is usually a close relationship. Here, you want to avoid criticism. You play it safe because you want to avoid being rejected by someone or something. If you are doing what you love, do you really care if people reject you? Who are these people anyway?

- Fear of Conflict – I think someone somewhere called this an Emotion-Phobic. It basically means that you want to avoid anger, conflict, and confrontation at any cost. Better play it safe and not upset anyone. The problem with this hook is you end up upsetting yourself!

- It’s such a great opportunity! – This is another one of mine. In simple terms it is the “can’t say no” syndrome, or “let me see if can do more in the next ten minutes then most people try to accomplish in a life time.” Here, just the idea of missing out on an opportunity hooks you. The downside? If you say yes to every opportunity that comes your way, you are probably going to be fat, stressed, and joyless.

- “I have no needs” – This hook is also called the “vanishing self.” The reason you don’t create what you want is because you are so busy doing things for other people and accommodating them, that you have totally lost touch with your own needs. This hook is elusive, tricky to find on the body, and it is usually tied to some jerk in the past who told you that your opinion doesn’t matter.

- I don’t trust myself – Of course support is key to any good implementation plan, but people with this hook don’t trust their own judgment. They tend to ask other people for their input, and they feel anxious about their ability to read a situation and make a call about what to do. They don’t take steps towards their vision because they don’t trust themselves.

- It’s all luck anyway – This hook is the one that leaves you thinking that anything you could, or would do, wont’ work. You somehow think that the people who are doing what they want, are just lucky. If you attribute success to luck, you can get away with eating French fries, and watching TV , because nothing you do matters anyway.

So, the moral of the story? Know your hooks! If you can recognize what hooks you, you can catch yourself before going down the same predictable path of destruction. You can develop a SWOT team to help you take that hook out as soon as you feel a little prick of pain and you can get yourself back on track.

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Natalie Michael, MA, CPCC, is an Executive Coach and Succession Management Consultant. To find Natalie, go to http://www.karmichaelgroup.com

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5 Common Running Mistakes

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Author: Allison E.

Running should be an enjoyable and stress-free activity. Many
runners experience pain and discomfort because of wrong gear,
form, and hydration. Read about the most common mistakes
made by runners and how to fix them!

Shoes
Many runners have a favorite pair of running shoes they don’t
want to give up. That comfortable, broken-in pair of shoes can
be hard to give up. Running shoes need to be discarded (for
running purposes) every 300-400 miles, depending on weight
and where you run. Heavier runners (over 160 pounds) should
change earlier than lighter runners, and outside/trail runners
should change shoes at an earlier mileage than treadmill
runners.

Also, make sure that you are wearing shoes that fit properly.
Some runners have specific wear or strike patterns that can
cause pain. However, these problems can be easily addressed
by ensuring your shoes are the right fit. Learn how to purchase
the proper athletic shoes here. Changing and wearing the
correct running shoes is essential to avoiding the most common
running injuries such as knee, hip and other joint problems.

Happy Feet
There’s no doubt that races are exciting and exhilarating
experiences. Almost all runners have a story about starting a
race at a faster pace because of the excitement and
anticipation. Inevitably, they hit a wall somewhere along the
way and are zapped of their energy. The best way to prevent a
runner’s crash is to be aware of your pace before the race
starts and start slower than usual. This way, by the middle of
the race, you will have plenty of energy to finish off strong.
Also, it’s best to start off in the middle or back of the corral. This
way you aren’t tempted to keep up with speed demons.

Overstriding
Overstriding is when runners land on their heel, with the entire
foot ahead of the body’s center of gravity. This type of stride
seems to be a good way to increase speed, but in reality, it
slows you down. Overstriding wastes precious energy since
with each foot strike, there is a braking motion. It is also one of
the leading causes of running injuries.

The best way to correct this problem is to pay close attention to
your running form until the motion becomes natural. Try not to
lunge forward with your feet, especially when running downhill.
Keep a short, slow arm swing to help keep your stride short and
close to the ground.

Hydration
Many runners don’t realize how much fluid they lose during a
run and don’t drink enough fluid. Some choose not to drink
because they worry about getting cramps. Getting side cramps
from drinking water is a myth. Cramps can be prevented by
deep mouth breathing and warming up properly.

It is important to drink before, during and after exercise. An
hour before exercising, try to drink between 16-24 ounces of
water or a sports drink. During a run, the general rule is to
drink 6-8 ounces of fluid every 20 minutes. If you workout more
than 90 minutes, you should supplement your water with a
sports drink. After a run, rehydrate with 20-24 ounces of water
for every pound lost.

A. Evans is a writer and editor for FitandFabLiving. Sign up for free newsletters to receive all the latest health, beauty and fitness tips delivered straight to your inbox!

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Psychic Encounter at a Star Trek Convention by Cherokee Billie

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

By: Billie Chiney

I have been a fan of the program Star Trek since it debuted in 1966. I was delighted when they came out with an updated program in 1988 called “Star Trek the Next Generation.” I was really intrigued by a character on this program that was called Q and portrayed by the actor John De Lancie. His character Q had almost omnipotent powers and he continually used the Time Space Continuum for his amusement to bounce around from universe to universe and to plague others that he found amusing, such as humans. In fact he said he belonged to the Q Continuum, which was far advanced from human beings.

Whenever his character appeared on this program I felt a lot of spiritual messages were coming through about what we can truly do if we grasp this concept and truly understand quantum physics. We can change and go anywhere we want once we truly master this. Of course I was not thinking in terms of being mischievous or threatening like the character Q, just the fact that we really are unlimited if we can allow ourselves to be that free.

In 1990 at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles they were holding one of the largest Star Trek Conventions ever at that time. I saw that one of the guest speakers would be John De Lancie and decided I had to go. It was going to be wonderful because I bought a premium ticket where I had upfront seating to listen to all of the speakers. I had never been to a Star Trek Convention before and was looking forward to all of the different booths and features that are associated with these types of conventions.

Upon arrival I was given a program that announced what time the different speakers would be appearing. I found the time for John De Lancie and had plenty of time to browse around at the different booths before he spoke. As the time approached for his appearance I went to my assigned seat just four rows from the stage. Mr. De Lancie came on and was warmly greeted by the audience that was packed and flowing out the doors. He was such a charismatic speaker and I was really enjoying what he was talking about, his acting career and the privilege of playing the character Q.

Suddenly I started hearing a man and woman who were married arguing behind me. The argument got louder and I could not believe they were causing this ruckus in the middle of this man’s presentation. Being in the premiums seats it was very closely monitored and I could not understand why none of the ushers were stopping them. What was more surprising to me is that nobody else seemed to notice and no one else was looking around at this argument. I decided I had to look and see where these people were. I looked behind me and towards the right because that is where I heard the voices. There was no one having an argument; everyone was watching the guest speaker. I was positive where the sound was coming from and so I started studying the faces of the people behind me to the right. I noticed a particular couple and as I looked at them I could hear what they were arguing about even though there was silence and they were staring at the stage.

This really blew me away as I had never heard or experienced this type of thing so clearly before in a public setting. I had always been able to pick up on people’s thoughts, but never an entire conversation between two people that was occurring in their minds. I realized that I was being a channel because of my natural psychic gifts and was tuned in to these two people’s minds at the same time. How interesting that this would occur in connection with the character of Q who could go in and out of peoples thoughts easily.

I had to turn off the channel because I didn’t want to continue to hear this argument. Once I did I put my focus back on John De Lancie’s speech. I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the program. When he finished I felt I had had enough and was tired and decided to go home. When I got up to leave I looked at this couple as they were still seated and they were not talking to one another, they had their arms crossed and you could see the tension on their faces. I sent blessings to them and went home.

Through this spiritual adventure I saw how real thoughts are. I know that you have been told many times that your thoughts can influence your life, but I was able to experience someone else’s thoughts and realize that their negative thoughts were influencing others without their knowledge. Perhaps this little story will help you understand how real thoughts are, without thoughts think of all the things that we would not have in this world such as electricity, automobiles, and even computers. These are some of the ways thoughts can be used in a positive way.

Monitor your thoughts and pay attention because you could be sending thoughts out to other people, entities, or even other life forms. There is no end to the time space continuum. Everything we imagine is real – quite possibly is only a thought and not a reality! Think about it.

About the Author

Lorri M. Greif, CFRE, president of Breakthrough Philanthropy, Inc., has more than two decades of experience in the nonprofit community focused on creating and implementing successful planned giving and major gifts campaigns for local and national nonprofits. She has the experience of a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser coupled with the knowledge of a professional consultant.

Her many years of strategic thinking, fundraising know-how, and donor cultivation and stewardship, are now a key resource addressing the needs of Breakthrough Philanthropy’s clients, mostly mid-sized to larger nonprofits.

Lorri has a unique skill for building or re-working fundraising campaigns from “the ground up.” As the first Chief Development Professional for HIAS, Inc., a 120+ year immigration rescue agency, she created a major gift and planned giving program while accelerating their annual campaign. She changed the organization’s fundraising culture by providing extensive training to other professionals and board members about the importance of individual giving versus dependence on government funding. She also created national marketing strategies, defined gift acceptance guidelines for the agency, oversaw adherence to IRS and government regulations, and more.

Lorri was also the National Director of Planned Giving for Women’s American ORT (now ORT America, Inc.), a 100+ year-old nonprofit organization, which provides funding for vocational training and re-training worldwide. In addition to directing the program, she created and implemented a national marketing campaign for planned giving that helped to bring participation in the planned giving society to more than 1,000 members. She also helped to create the organization’s Diamond Ladder campaign, which brings in millions of dollars in new and increased major gifts.

Additionally, Lorri helped to create or reinvigorate planned giving campaigns for such organizations as the Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL), Friends of the IDF, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), to name just a few.

Lorri proudly serves on the board of Women in Development (WID). She is also a member of the Planned Giving Group of Greater New York (PGGGNY), the National Council on Planned Giving (NCPG), the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA), and more! Contact Lorri at info@breakthroughphilanthropy.com.

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