Do you remember the movie, Bambi? During spring time all the animals begin to notice the opposite sex and the magic of “love” takes place. The word, twitterpaited, is used to illustrate this magical phenomenon. Well guess what, I am twitterpaited!!

As you know I am divorced and have a great relationship with my ex-husband. We share stories about our dating experiences and only desire happiness for each other.

For the past eight months, I have been dating on-line and it’s been a wonderful experience in practicing how to date again after twenty seven years. I am so grateful for these men who I have attracted and given me the opportunity to learn how to communicate better. Have I learned a lot? YES!!! Am I ready to write a book about my experiences? YES!!! I’ll share a funny story about one man who asked me if my teeth were my own. It seems that he had gone on a date and the woman had borrowed a friend’s false teeth. Pretty funny, huh? I have others to share, but I’ll save those for my book.

Remember how I’ve written about the Law of Attraction. Recently, I met someone who is absolutely incredible. He e-mailed me on the dating service and I wrote back that I love to laugh. Thus, I told him to make me laugh and that he would be graded. Of course, I expected that he would just send these knock, knock jokes, but he blew me away with his hilarious story about high school pranks. I was rolling on the floor with laughter. Then when I met him, I felt like I was in the presence of Robin Williams; I had to hold my cheeks as they hurt from laughing so hard. It’s a great feeling!

I’m sharing my story because I believe in the Laws of Attraction. Three years ago I wrote down the characteristics of the man I intended to attract–I got this idea from Tony Robbins, who is a motivational speaker. This man has all those characteristics.

Each day I express gratitude for my great relationship knowing that I’m sending out that higher vibrational thought. I get to surrender this to God and leave it in His hands. I get to enjoy and live in the moment and it feels tremendous. Whatever you send out is what you will get back so why not make it positive?

I am feeling so wonderful that I want to give back to you.

For a short time I am offering discounted energy sessions and on my e-book, Close Kept Secrets to Weight Loss. Go to my website at http://www.tamiclose.com to take advantage of this special offer.

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Spend a productive hour to discuss my integrative weight loss program, establish your goals, go over stress release techniques and then put together a daily plan for optimum success—laughing as we talk! On-going weekly support calls will be included in this as well. These calls feature others who are focused on their goals and will offer encouragement and a lot of laughter too. The e-book includes a lot of my lessons and other beneficial information—all in a condensed package.

Giving back is important to me. Be open to receive and let everything that you intend to manifest flow to you. I can’t wait to talk to you on the telephone. Getting to hear your voice will be awesome!

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Tami Close is a weight loss expert and uses an integrative method, including cleansing and nutritional products from Isagenix, in her weight loss management practice. She is certified in Rapid Eye Technology and has a basic and advanced certificate in Emotional Freedom Techniques. Tami is a recipient of a grant from the Sumasil Grant Foundation in her work with RET and EFT. She is a master trainer and has a B.S. in Training and Development. She is a #1 best selling co-author, Wake Up…Live the Life You Love Finding Personal Freedom. The other authors include Mark Victor Hansen, Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra and others. She has also written several e-books.

You see the razor-thin models gracing the covers of magazines…you watch actors and actresses on the big screen who seem to never gain a pound. And you wonder: How do I differ from them? You may be surprised to learn that a number of famous people at one time had difficulty maintaining a healthy weight. But they were able to conquer their problem, thanks to a new-and-improved, healthy view of eating.

You may not realize it, but there is a certain psychology at work in successful weight loss. It is no surprise, then, that the magazine Psychology Today has explored the issue in-depth. In October of 2004, the magazine posted an article on its website detailing the experiences of Diane Berry, a nurse practitioner who studied women who had shed at least 15 pounds and had maintained their weight loss for an average of seven years.

The women shared some important things in common. For instance, they all achieved their weight loss through either Weight Watchers or TOPS, which meant that they had a firm support network as they tried to maintain their weight. The group meetings were highly important, because they learned to recognize that they were certainly not alone in their struggles with weight. The women were also quite unusual because up to 90 percent of individuals who have lost weight end up putting it back on within five years.

Another common trait of these women is that they appeared to undergo a profound mood shift as they made the transition from fat to thin. From all indications, they appeared to be depressed when they were heavy but, as they attempted to lose weight, their mood brightened.

For these women, healthy eating became a habit—a habit they refused to break. They themselves recognized the tremendous role that psychology plays in weight loss. They refused to give in to negative feelings of frustration and denial and chose a positive path instead. The women also made it a point to weigh themselves regularly so that they could chart their progress.

And they recognized that maintaining weight loss would be a lifetime struggle. They knew that they could not attempt a weight loss program then put it

back on the shelf. They had to learn new eating patterns that they could continue week in and week out. In some cases, they likened their struggle to that of an alcoholic. In other words, they recognized the gravity of their problem and took steps to correct the situation.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of these women’s experiences was the fact that their weight loss actually came in spurts. At times, they regained their weight, but they did not let that deter them from their final goal. They simply viewed their setbacks as challenges that they needed to overcome. This may be the key psychological trait that separates successful dieters from unsuccessful ones—perseverance. In essence, these women were able to change their personalities in a positive way in order to achieve their long-term weight loss goals.

Another interesting aspect of this study was that it showed that the women who had undergone weight loss transformation were genuinely happy. This shows the tremendous psychological impact that weight loss can have on an individual. Once an individual is free from the burden of extra weight, he or she is better able to meet the challenges of life head-on. The dieter benefits from positive reinforcement, as relatives, friends, and co-workers congratulate him or her for the weight loss. In this way, losing weight can be quite a life-affirming experience and can lead to a more optimistic outlook on life.

It must be noted here that the psychology of weight loss is a complicated matter. There is no single ingredient that can turn a fat person into a thin one. However, recognizing that there is a psychological component to successful weight loss may, in fact, be half the battle. Once an individual recognizes that he or she is engaged in a psychological fight, he or she is better able to do battle. By retraining oneself to seek healthy approaches to diet, one can, in effect, mold oneself into a new individual—one that no longer lives to eat, but simply eats to live.

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It’s ironic, isn’t it, that when you search for “natural weight loss” online you see a load of ads for pharmaceutical products. Since when did natural come in pill form?

Real natural weight loss starts in your head when you decide that you’ll do whatever it takes to lose weight by changing the quality and quantity of food you eat and the amount of exercise you take.

You naturally lose weight when you do what is good for you most of the time and gain it just as naturally when you don’t.

Now that’s easy to say and not so easy to do when you want to lose weight and your normal inclination and habit is to do what you know you shouldn’t.

You can use all the willpower you like in your weight loss program but, if you are forcing yourself too far out of your comfort zone, you’ll be going against the grain and making life exceedingly tough for yourself.

Most people give up on any weight loss regime that forces them to make huge changes to their lifestyle and routine well before they’ve reached their target weight – if they even get past the first two weeks.

Instead

of pills and punishing diets and workouts, you need a weight loss program which takes into account the natural human tendency to resist change. And this means taking things one step at a time, building up good habits until they feel part of your normal routine. It means gradually switching to moderate quantities of healthy natural foods. It means starting to move a little more than you do just now and building that up each day.

Natural weight loss occurs when you have built up the habits that support it. It feels great to lose weight that way and what’s more the changes you make to your habits stay with you – they are permanent and you never need to think about clicking on those natural weight loss diet pill ads ever again!

Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small

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Tired of the various quick weight loss programs, products and promises?This article gives a quick review of how you can loose weight easily and without the help of costly medical aids & consultations.

Most diet programs are usually a failure just for the simple reason that one doesn’t try to understand the modus operandi of successful Weight Loss. Most of us normally reside for easy going ways like of calorie counting, dieting, fasting & food abstinence.

Some of us who count on these tricky & irrational methods gain it back again with more of it! Therefore, the best weight management tactic is that how you are able to maintain your weight lifetime.

Some of the tips are here for you-

1. Exercise daily – Start your daily routine with short sessions of walks and stretch outs for a minimum of 30 minute sessions per week. The latest study shows that your three 10 minutes walk a day is as one 30 minutes a day which will definitely help you make up for the older ones. Get out to the near by park and just take a 10 minutes stroll each day and find the enduring difference for yourself after a week’s time!

2. Tone your muscles – The basic equation goes like this, the more you Burn Your Calories, the more you lose. You can also choose to go to a gym and pump your muscles and burn your extra calories. According to a research, a group of women who followed a weight loss

diet and weight training exercises lost 45% more fat than those who only followed the diet program.

3. Make a note – Maintaining a record of your daily routine can be a great asset to you and your practitioner if in case you need him! Contribute a little time each day maintaining a diary and record your daily chores that you follow according to your planned routine. Your hunger level each day, how much, how often, any feelings or emotions or anything that directly relates to your diet program.

4. Focus on healthy diet – Select your food very carefully. Opt for nutritious food rather the food that will affect your body’s weight. This certainly helps you in the long run to acquire a healthy persona. Try and concentrate on loosing weight slowly with 1-2 pounds a week and not more. Search for some low calorie diet with which you can easily patch up your energy needs as well.

Last but not the least, have patience! You will never end up going for a medical consultation for your overweight if you have the diligence and self control to manage your own weight loss programs!

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Insulin levels are influenced by your diet. When you consume a cookie for example the sugar in the cookie is absorbed by your body rather quickly thus causing your blood sugar to rise. A rapid rise in blood sugar can active an insulin response in the body. Insulin is also known as the fat producing hormone. What this means to you is that even if your calories are low and you follow a low fat diet you can still gain weight.

There are numerous studies, primarily done as research for controlling diabetes, on this subject. What has been developed is a rating system that tells you how quickly foods will cause your blood sugar to rise. If you are overweight or insulin resistant then when your blood sugar goes up rapidly you run the risk of activating an insulin response. Once the insulin is released it will often result in your blood sugar dropping to normal levels. Again if you are overweight or insulin resistant chances are good that your body requires more insulin to stabilize your blood sugar than normally needed. Then what often happens is your blood sugar will drop too low causing headaches, mood swings and cravings for sugar.

The problem with elevated insulin levels is that your body will be in fat producing mode instead of fat burning mode. High insulin levels cause your body to retain water, form plaque in your arteries and gain weight. If you want to manage your weight

you will need to manage your insulin levels. One way to do this is to use the “Glycemic Index” as a guideline. We have rated foods from 140 to under 20. The higher the number the faster your blood sugar will rise. One surprise will be potatoes rate in the 100-140 range while peanuts rate fewer than 20. People will often eat the potato and avoid nuts. They think low fat, low calorie, they should lose weight. The reason they may not lose weight is because they are over producing insulin, resulting in weight gain.

Coaching Assignment: Your assignment this week is to avoid an insulin response. Become familar to the Glycemic Index and avoid any foods over a rating of 59. This will be a challenge for you. So many of traditional diet foods will be on the chart rating higher than you might expect. But for one week follow a meal plan that will consistently rate fewer than 59. See how you feel, notice how your body responds. Most people feel less bloated and have more energy.

Rosa Smith-Montanaro is the CEO of http://www.MindOverPlatter.com a virtual weight loss and wellness community. She is the author of the book Mind Over Platter® and the recipient of Best of the Web’s 2004 eBusiness Executive of the Year. Rosa speaks nationally about the power of the mind and how to use it to create a healthier, happier and harmonious life. She can be reached at MindOverPlatter@aol.com

Did you know that there is a difference in weight between LA and New York? If you are thin in New York good chances that you are thought of as fat in LA! It is only about maybe 10 lbs in difference. In New York every women you see has real curves, there is not as a size 2 in the bunch. Yet in LA, every one of those women from New York would start feeling fat within minutes of stepping foot off the airplane!

One of the main factors is probably due to the weather. Yes! We are going to blame this on the weather! There is not a time of year, in LA that you cannot be comfortable wear a bathing suit. What that means is, there not a time in the year that exercising and dieting ever truly stops.

Now get this juicy fact, the more clothes you take off in LA, the more looks you are going to get, but in New York, the more you have on in clothing, the more looks you’re going to get. It is like a dress code that no one really knows about, but it turns out to be true fact. All because of the changing of seasons, you cover it up, curiosity starts happening in the minds of the men.

Here is what you need to do to be notice in LA. You must be wearing, tight jeans, carrying this year’s purse and, on your feet, this season’s shoes. Turning that around and head for New York, its a dress that gets the looks. Why? It is because of their weather. What you wear can covers up a multitude of sins, meaning those extra few pounds that would make you invisible back in LA, makes you a hot mama in New York!

Those who

visit both sides of the coast feel it is healthier for all women to visit the coast opposite of where they may live now. It would open your eyes to the fact that not being a size 0 is not the end of the world. Think what a field trip would be like for teenage girls who feel they are either too fat or too thin? How about getting them visit the opposite coast line of where they live now? There would a change in attitude when they get to see that its better or worse depending on where they are from.

Those in the middle of the West and East coast, well I don’t know what it is like for them but be warned not to visit Miami anytime soon. There they don’t wear anything but bikini tops and short shorts. It has been said that a very buff size 0 from LA felt fat, when she got off the plane in Miami.

What this really means ladies, whereever you might live; it all boils down to this. Be happy with who you are, diet and exercise under a doctor’s supervision, and don’t worry about what other women size may be. Ask any man, they love us, no matter what size big or small we may be.

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Add at least one of these tips to your everyday routine for one week and see how it works for you.

These weight loss tips will help you to cut down gained pounds. Not all of them work for everybody but you’ll find right for you definitely.

10 Effective Weight loss Tips:

1. Many dieticians find this rule the most important in natural weight loss. It is highly recommended to take fruits and vegetables, since they contain beneficial vitamins, fibres and antioxidants.

2. Try not to drink during your meals. If you feel thirsty, try to drink a bottle of water after 10 minutes.

3. Reduce your meat consumption to less than 4 to 5 servings a week. This means that you’ll have to go for vegetarian dishes as well.

4. Juices, pop, cream and sugar in your tea or coffee can add up your weight. Try to drink at least at least eight glasses of water each day what will give hydration to your body and will help you to feel full.

5. Eating ample of fresh fruits is one of the most effective weight loss tips. This

is especially of great use when you eat these fruits between mealtimes. Since, this helps to regulate your sugar level and cravings.

6. You can make use of lentils, peas, and dry beans. Replace meat with legumes, but begin gradually.

7. It’s a well known truth but let’s repeat it – physical exercise is a good way to burn calories and lose weight; it’s recommended by all industry specialists to exercise for 30-60 minutes a day.

8. Don’t mix proteins with starch; every lunch and dinner have fresh vegetables.

9. Split your whole day meals into smaller and lighter meals. Instead of having 3 proper meals have 5-6 lighter meals. It will help to balance your calorie intake and also it will keep your sugar level well balanced.

10. Avoid alcohol if you really want to lose your weight. Any kind of alcohol is calorie rich what can increase your body weight.

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Lets face it. Every once in a while, there is nothing that will hit the spot like a fast food burger. Many Americans rely on fast food for its convenience and affordability, which is undoubtably a huge factor contributing to our current obesity epidemic. The movie Supersize Me did a great job pointing out what fast food can do to you if you make it a part of your every day life. (Check it out if you haven’t seen it.) If fast food is an exception, rather than the rule, it can be part of a balanced healthy diet.

When practicing mindful eating, you may eat a 1500 calorie meal in one sitting, but if you listen to your body, you will find that you will not be as hungry later or the next day. Our body’s will balance out our hunger with our calorie requirements if we tune in. Once you are tuned into your body, you will find that after eating a greasy burger and fries, your body probably wants something lighter and healthier for the next meal.

When the cravings strike me, my fast food favorites are Arby’s and Carl’s Jr. After doing a bit of research, I was AMAZED at how some of the choices that we may think are more healthy are actually some of the worst options! (Check out the nutritional information for the Market Fresh sandwiches at Arby’s…not as healthy as you might think!) Most fast food restaurants have nutritional information on their websites, and soon, many will start displaying nutritional information on food wrappers. Until then, here is a summary of popular fast food burgers. I’ve linked each restaurant with its nutritional pages, so check out your favorites!

General guidelines to choosing a healthier burger:

1. The “low carb” option saves lots of calories- typically served in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun

2.

Kids sized burgers are your best bet, typically, the smaller the burger, the lower the calories

3. If a kids burger won’t do it for you, try a Jr sized burger, same taste as the full version, but not quite as big.

4. Leaving off the cheese will save you anywhere between 50 and 150 calories.

Carl’s Jr: Hamburger-284 Low carb Six dollar burger-490 Superstar-794 Six Dollar Burger-956

Burger King: Hamburger-310 Whopper Jr w/ ch-430 Bacon double Cheeseburger-570 Whopper w/Ch-800

Sonic: Sonic Jr-353 #2 Cheeseburger-557 #1 Cheeseburger-647 Super Sonic #1-929

Wendy’s: Jr Hamburger-270 Jr Cheeseburger-310 Jr Cheeseburger deluxe-350 Single with everything-410

McDonalds: Hamburger-280 Big & Tasty-590 Big Mac-600 Double QP with cheese- 770

Jack in the Box: Hamburger-310 Jr Bacon Cheeseburger-525 Sourdough Jack-715 Ultimate Cheeseburger-945

Whataburger: Justaburger-309 Whataburger-607

Here is my disclaimer: In this comparison, we are strictly looking at calories. While this is the most important thing to pay attention to for weight control- the lower calorie items may not be the best choices for overall nutrition. My goal here is just to increase awareness, if you are really focused on eating mindfully, you should choose what you really want to eat, enjoy it fully, and stop when you are satisfied- regardless of the calories. But if a burger is a burger to you, why not make a healthier choice when you can?

Jonna Reynolds is a Weight Loss Coach and Founder of Evolve. She coaches individuals, groups and corporations on Wellness and Weight Management. Her coaching technique incorporates the psychology of behavior change, exercise physiology and an intuitive eating philosophy to help clients make permanent lifestyle changes to lose weight for the long term. To get free monthly tips, sign up for the free Evolve4Life Newsletter at http://www.evolve4life.com or call (480)248-2428.

Weight loss is a difficult and tedious process for majority of the population. With thousands and thousands of different low fat diets on hand, it actually seems difficult enough having to sort through the rubble to find a diet plan that suits you. Losing weight has become an integral facet in maintaining a healthy body, as well as preventing and even curing various diseases and illnesses.

Despite the much prioritized public concern on aesthetics regarding being overweight, obesity is actually a major threat to one’s health. People tend to focus more on the cosmetic effects of being overweight when in fact it is a medical concern and should be treated as a health risk. Being obese also increases the risk of having breast cancer, colon cancer, endometrial cancer, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol count leading to dyslipidemia, stroke, liver disease, gallbladder disease gynecological problems in women such as infertility and abnormal menstrual cycles, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, osteoarthritis, cartilage and bone degeneration in joints and other health hazards.

More and more dieters are becoming aware of this, resulting in the growing influx of people seeking the best way to lose weight. Everyone is looking for the secret to effective weight loss, and the booming health industry is looking to help out in this sudden development in the growing concern for health. Countless diet pills are coming out in the market and the latest lose-weight-fast diets are currently in heavy publication. Truth be told, no amount of diet pills would shave off 15 pounds from your weight overnight and there are no miracle weight loss diets that would give you the virtually instantaneous results being claimed by the great number of dieticians around. The best diet plan would always be one wherein a healthy body is attained at one’s own pace, without any negative

or harmful side effects.

Lately the growing interest in natural, organic products have been taking many fields of the health industry by storm. Medicinal fields have been looking to the healing properties of herbs, plants, and extracts to aid in the production of medicinal cures, remedies and preventions since ancient times, along with the natural teachings on how to eat healthy. Herbal health supplements have been helping in the battle against skin problems, hair loss, gastrointestinal problems, and such. Vitamins are harvested from various fruits and vegetables. Concentration boosters are using ginkgo biloba, a rare herb that grows in the Zhexiang province of Eastern China used by monks for over a thousand years now. Even energy boosters are incorporating ginseng into their products.

Now dieters are turning to Mother Nature as well to provide a healthy and safe way to lose weight effectively without having to suffer from harmful or negative side effects. Organic foods, coupled with low fat diets, are a big hit to health buffs the world over. Even celebrities have been known to join in on the organic diet bandwagon. Celebrity figures such as Matthew McConaughey, Angelina Jolie, Kate Bosworth, Marc Jacobs, Madonna, Stella McCartney, Josie Maran, Jake Gyllenhaal, Edward Norton, and Donna Karan have been undergoing a healthy organic diet for a long time now to maintain their healthy, gorgeous figures that keep them on the top of their game. This is proof that with regards to being healthy and beautiful, Mother really knows best – Mother Nature, that is.

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With each passing year, the fashion is going on a roller coaster ride. With the change in trends, both men and women are getting conscious the way they dress up. For a dress to look good on your body, one needs a figure and perfect body shape to carry it. Obesity is one such flaw that can alter your physical looks and personality. In order to get your body in shape, one has to put tremendous efforts.

These days you will find every third person suffering from the disease of obesity, and many are suffering from depression and ways of Quick weight loss to get it cured. Maximum majority of people feel that it is impossible to reduce weight in healthy way. They feel that reducing weight is falling prey to weakness and many diseases.

But this is not the case. With a little determination, professional guidance and small efforts, you can easily lose inches and shed off those extra kilograms. And all this can be done in healthy way while eating the prescribed nutritional diet.

Those who look for ways to get natural weight loss often land up in trouble and rather than weight loss, they land up in getting weight gain. This is the reason that one should always opt for natural diet to cut calories. If market is surveyed, there are many Quick weight loss medicines available in the market but all those have side effect and can give health hazards to your body.

One should not fall prey to products that claim natural weight loss as they can

be risky and harmful. Doctors and health experts, advice weight loss plan like eating healthy and nutritious meals while minimizing odd eating hours especially late night dinners. Rapid weight loss is not at all good for your body. One should always include healthy diet along with workout which proves to be useful for the body. One can also go for weight loss plans from a recommended professional who knows what is good for your body and metabolism.

Rather than believing on everbody sayings on rapid weight loss, you must follow weight loss tips suggested by health experts who will never guide you to keep yourself hungry. These dieticians recommend having small quantities in regular intervals so as to fasten the metabolism process. Eating in such a way and as per the weight loss plans has many benefits. It maintains energy level in your body and enhances body efficiency.

The professional Weight loss programs recommend taking healthy and balanced quantity of proteins and carbohydrates in the body. Taking a protein-rich diet keeps you refreshed throughout the day and removes toxins in our body, and thereby lets you have weight loss healthy way.

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