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5 Great Ideas For Keeping Your Belt Tight on Thanksgiving

Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 12:44PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

First off, Happy Thanksgiving!!!


Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays.

It’s impossible to be thankful and unhappy at the same time. The two emotions cannot coexist.  Thankfulness magically gets rid of every other non-happy emotion there is.

I want you to celebrate the great holiday, but let’s try to mindlessly eat a little less than we otherwise would.

Here's five ideas for you today!

Wear Your Best Belt. It’s a lot easier to stop eating when you know you’re full. One great clue is when your clothes and belt starts telling you, sounds obvious, but stopping when you're full is probably one of the harder things to do at the Thanksgiving table when everyone else is helping themselves to seconds. It will be easier to stop if you slow down, drink water, wear snug pants and push away from the table when you're done.

Save your Calories for Dinner. If you want to be a great guest and enjoy the meal the most, skip the hors d'oeurves. A great basic rule-of-thumb is don’t eat anything that doesn't require a knife and fork.
 
Focus on the Special Stuff. Don't waste your calories on large portions of food you can eat everyday. Limit the variety you have. Let's make a rule. Only two items on your plate at any one time. Having a lot of different items on your plate at once stimulates the appetite so therefore don't have 20 different things on your plate.

Small seconds are better than Big Firsts. Some people show their love through food. Research on memory shows that your Aunt Grace won’t remember how much you take, but she will remember if you liked it enough to take seconds. Especially if you announce it. Take two small helpings of key foods than one medium/large portion.

Forget the Post Dinner Snacks We won’t starve if we skip the late night turkey sandwich. Quarter up an apple. This is a great time to focus on the family and not on the food.
 
Most importantly, don't sweat it if you make a dietary mistake. We all will. And we'll have the other 364 days to do it right.

Enjoy your day and from the bottom of my heart I sincerely thank you for allowing me to do what I love doing. I don't take it for granted that without you I wouldn't have a business!

And enjoy your family and friends!

Also, I wrote a nice story on my blog at GuruGilbert.com about Thanksgiving. I think it's worth the read if you have a few extra minutes.

- From our Health & Fitness Expert Adam Gilbert
Check out his inovative company MyBodyTutor.com
where has helped many shed those extra pounds

 

Health Insurance Leaving You With Your Ass Hanging Out?

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 12:06PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | CommentsPost a Comment | References3 References

patient.jpgAre you a recent college graduate who is concerned about health insurance? Unsure of what health insurance plan you should choose from your new employer? Feeling lost in all of those acronyms like HMO, PPO, and COBRA?

Well, Real World 101 free teleseminars are here to help. Our next teleseminar will be with an health insurance expert who answer all of your questions. There are currently 10 spots available for the call.

Title: Health Insurance Teleseminar
Date: July 18th, 2007
Duration: 30 Minutes
Time:
    8:00 PM Eastern Time (EST)
    7:00 PM Central Time (CST)
    6:00 PM Mountain Time (MST)
    5:00 PM Pacific Time (PST)

Email me at patricia@realworld101.org for more information and you send in questions that you have if you are unable to attend.

Health & Fitness: Memorial Day Means Barbecue Time!

Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 10:02PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | CommentsPost a Comment

Here is the scoop on eating healthy during the numerous barbecues you have ahead this summer.
Often time people tend to overeat at BBQ’s, but not you!  If you are trying to watch what you eat use these great tips:

1)    Start off with fresh fruit and/or tossed salad.
2)    Drink water with your meals, drinking alcohol, soda, or other drinks will add unnecessary calories.
3)    Choose poultry over beef.  Poultry tends to be leaner after you take off the skin (of course).
4)    Try vegetarian kabobs!
5)    Choose whole grain rolls!

Remember to be aware of your surroundings.  For example, if you are sitting near the big bowl of chips, you will be more likely to eat them.  Try settling down in a healthy area at the BBQ, such as near the fruit platter.  If sitting near the food isn’t an option, then try to sit far away from the table and the grill as possible so that you will be less likely to graze or go for seconds.  Enjoy and Happy Memorial Day!

- From our Nutrition Expert Michelle Quinones
Read more about Michelle on Our Experts page

 

Health & Fitness: Swimsuit Season

Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 04:14PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | CommentsPost a Comment

It's about that time........ that's right swim suit season!  Many new graduates haven't quite established their daily eating and exercising routines and may have noticed an extra bulge here or there.  Sorry to say, but there is no quick fix to solve this problem.  What you can do is be aware of what you are eating and how often you are exercising.

 
First, write down everything you eat and drink for about 3 days.  Make a note of when and why you are eating.  (Ex. Hungry, Bored, Social, etc.)
 
Second, evaluate your food intake.  Are you eating lots of sweets and snacks?  Drinking lots of soda? Alcohol?  Juice? Do you eat large portions? Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables a day?
 
Third, pick one or two goals to work on to help you reach a healthy weight.  Write these goals down!!!  Leave on your refrigerator or somewhere you know you will see them often.  For example one goal may be "I will drink one less can of soda at least 5 days out of the week." or "I will eat when I am hungry, not when I'm bored."
 
Last but not least, try to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day!  You can exercise 10 minutes 3 times a day, 15 minutes 2 times a day, etc.  The point is to move a TOTAL of at LEAST 30 minutes a day.  Some examples of exercise include brisk walking, dancing, jump roping, walking your dog, riding a bike, jogging, climbing the stairs at your job or at home,  any sort of movement that may raise your heart rate.
 
Results will come slowly!  Remember the longer it takes to take the weight off, the longer it takes to gain back!
 
- From our Nutrition Expert Michelle Quinones
Read more about Michelle on Our Experts page

Health & Fitness: Save Money on Groceries

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 02:16AM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment

There is this great online site that allows you to shop for groceries in a more efficient way. The site is www.thegrocerygame.com. The first four week trial is only $1.00. You also can get coupons and money saving tips.

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