Posted by admin on July 31st, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
The United States electricity is generally ran at 110 Volts so most electrical devices are designed to run off of 110 Volts. The German Electrical system is generally ran at 220-230 Volts. Some American devices are designed to be ‘Dual-Voltage’ and can be used in most parts of the world. To find out if a particular device is ‘Dual-Voltage’ you must look at either the device itself, the power box on the power cable (figure 3), or in the user guide (some devices must be switched from 110 to 220-230 with a switch on the device). If you are not sure if a device is ‘Dual-Voltage’ DO NOT plug it in to a German power receptacle!! (Figure 2). Once you have your ‘Dual-Voltage’ device you will need a plug adapter (Figure 1) so the plug of the device will fit into the German power receptacle. You can purchase these items through the links above. One alternative is to purchase a transformer which converts the power from 220 Volts to 110 Volts.
The areas known as the ‘Red Light District’ are generally a hot spot for drug addicts to hang out and deal. Upon entering any red light district it is not uncommon to see drugs being taken and distributed. The main ‘attraction’ of the red light district is the enormous sex industry where sex shops are seemingly everywhere you look and prostitutes are working in the vast number of ‘Eros centers’ (licensed brothels). Most big cities in Germany have red light districts but if you know what to look out for they are usually harmless. If you do decide to visit a red light district, be sure to keep a low profile and try not to act like a tourist. Although a good part of the red light district is corrupted, there are some parts that are harmless. There are several banks and shops that offer nothing more than good service.
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Posted by admin on July 30th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
This year’s Detroit Tigers own baseball’s highest winning percentage, at least at this point in the season, with about a third of the games in the record book.
At first, you might read this and say, well, so what? Somebody has to be on top, right?
But the Tigers are a franchise that hasn’t been competitive for DECADES. Comparatively, the famously losing Cubs have been in the fast lane, while Detroit has been asleep at the wheel.
What happened, enabling this squad to reverse its fortunes?
They made some smart moves, one of which was bringing Jim Leyland out of managerial retirement. Additionally, they weren’t afraid to obtain quality talent through trades, taking on alleged “attitude cases” and misfits along the way, who still had fire in the belly and proven skills.
But really, the lesson of the Tigers that we can all take to heart is this one:
They simply grew sick and tired of losing and they resolved to change the pattern.
Jim Leyland kicked his team in the rear side with an early season press conference in which he chastised them for their lackluster play, indicating it wouldn’t be acceptable to him or to the fans.
And from that point to this one, they’ve been on fire.
Take the hint, if you’ve been experiencing more than your share of rejection and disappointments.
Don’t tolerate them, anymore, and you’ll quickly find the road back to success!
Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of http://Customersatisfaction.com & The Goodman Organization is a popular keynote speaker, management consultant, and seminar leader and the best-selling author of 12 books, including Reach Out & Sell Someone and Monitoring, Measuring & Managing Customer Service, and the audio program, “The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable,” published by Nightingale-Conant. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, worldwide. A Ph.D. from USC’s Annenberg School, a Loyola lawyer, and an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University, Gary offers programs through UCLA Extension and numerous universities, trade associations, and other organizations. He is headquartered in Glendale, California, and he can be reached at (818) 243-7338 or at: gary@customersatisfaction.com
For information about coaching, consulting, training, books, videos and audios, please go to http://www.customersatisfaction.com
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Posted by admin on July 26th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
Sometimes it’s good to have a casual day, you know? For that matter, it doesn’t hurt to even take a day off once in a while.
I work really hard at building my business and keeping it in order. Honestly, I almost never take a day entirely off.
But you know what? I don’t mind (most of the time) because I love what I do (again, most of the time).
Sure any form of work gets lame at times. That’s to be expected.
I just couldn’t imagine *choosing* a business that I didn’t really like. The world is full of J-O-Bs that are just a total drag. Trust me; I’ve had lots of em’ over the years. But it makes no sense to me at all to invest my money and time building an enterprise unless it’s something that I truly, totally, and completely want to do.
Maybe you still have a part-time of full-time job, and are just working your net marketing business on the side for now. If so, I commend you for having the dedication to come home after a full day, fire up the computer, and take care of business.
The BIG question here, is do you like all of this internetmarketing stuff? Are you having any fun with this whole thing?
This might sound silly. But in reality it’s one of the most important things you can ask yourself.
Why? Because this business is HARD.
Net marketing is a really lousy way to make quick cash. It just doesn’t happen like that. Most people see a profit only after a tremendous amount of hard work and a lot of time and money invested.
But the workload is more than worth it to those of us who love this business.
Naturally I wouldn’t sit at my PC for 8 to 10 hours each day if I weren’t making a living from this, but I’d probably do it for at least a couple of hours even if I weren’t earning a dime. It’s wierd I know, but what can I say? I really, really like doing this stuff.
If you don’t derive at least some pleasure form the day-to-day activities that are involved in building and running your net marketing business, let me offer you a most profound piece of advice.
RUN! GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!
I’m serious. There are easier ways to make a buck.
On the other hand if you love this stuff the way I do, you most likely couldn’t be dragged kicking and screaming out of this line of work. If so, then kudos to you my friend.
Glad to have ya on board. :o)
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Tim Whiston is a full-time entrepreneur and internet marketer. He publishes a monthly ezine, and is the author of Net Marketing Exposed.
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Posted by admin on July 24th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
Weight Loss Survey: Why Dieters Fail To Lose Weight - by Anne Collins
Current levels of overweight and obesity, together with weight-related disease, have made weight control a major health priority throughout America. Yet statistics indicate that average weight reduction on conventional diets adds up to a mere 5-8 pounds per year. So why do we find dieting so difficult? According to a new survey(1), the answer seems to be: because we make 3 crucial mistakes. We don’t have a good enough incentive; we allow ourselves to go hungry; and we can’t cope with “bad days”.
The weight loss survey conducted by annecollins.com asked dieters to select the three biggest problems they faced when dieting. The most common problems reported were: “Inadequate incentive to lose weight” (76%); “Hunger” (72%); and “Bad days” (70%). Although these results will come as no surprise to most dieters, they highlight the importance of motivation in the dieting process. We examine how these problems occur, and what steps can be taken to overcome them.
Why Do We Need an Incentive?
We gain weight because we take in more energy than we use. Either because we eat too many calories, or burn too few, or both. So if we want to reduce weight, we need to improve our eating and exercise habits. And this is not easy, because let’s face it - old habits are not easily discarded, especially if they involve cutting out our favorite treats. We need a powerful incentive to help us change. Specifically, we need an answer to the question: “How exactly will I benefit from losing weight?”
When faced with this question, many dieters have no answer. Those who do, typically reply: “I’ll feel better” or “my health will improve”. Others explain they are trying to lose weight to please their doctor, or their partner, or simply because they are “overweight”. Unfortunately, none of these reasons are strong enough to help us succeed. So when temptation strikes, we are unable to resist.
What Type of Incentive is Best?
Our motivation to lose weight must be based on a selfish, specific benefit. A good example might be an upcoming beach holiday, or a family occasion, or the achievement of a specific mobility or fitness goal. It must be as specific as possible (general benefits are useless) and ideally related to a fixed date. In addition, it must be selfish. Losing weight to please others rarely works. The advice I give to my clients is very simple. Do not bother dieting unless you have a good incentive. Because no matter how good the diet, no matter how valuable the exercise plan, unless you have a powerful reason to change your habits you won’t succeed.
Hunger Kills Diets
Most dieters are still convinced that calories are their enemy. So the less they eat, the faster they are likely to lose weight. This is not true. In reality, the less we eat, the more hungry we get and the easier it is to fall into temptation. The human body is trained to eat when hungry and no amount of willpower will neutralize this basic urge. This is why binge eating is such a common response to low calorie diets.
How to Avoid Hunger
No rocket science here. Avoiding hunger simply means eating regularly throughout the day, and keeping your calorie intake above 1000-1200 per day. This prevents hunger, thus reducing the urge to overeat, and in addition helps to maintain a regular high level of calorie-burning.
Eat Too Much Rather Than Too Little
We all have days when we feel extra hungry, even when we are dieting. This is no problem - simply eat more! It is always better to eat a little too much than not enough. Might this delay your weight loss? Yes. But so what? Taking a few extra days to achieve your goal is not a problem. The real danger is not eating enough and ending up hungry and depressed. This is a recipe for a binge.
Bad Days and The Problem of Perfection
No dieter is perfect. The truth is, all dieters experience “bad days” or fall into occasional temptation. Sadly, most dieters insist on “being perfect”. They cannot tolerate these lapses. So if (say) they visit a friend and end up eating 2 containers of ice cream and a box of cookies, they go to pieces. “I’m useless!” they cry. “I’m a failure!” Overwhelmed by guilt at not being perfect, they then quit their diet in disgust.
It’s the Guilt That Does the Damage
In this situation, the actual binge is typically fairly harmless. I mean, we need to eat a huge quantity of food (3500+ calories) to gain even one pound of weight. The real damage is caused by the ensuing guilt. And this is what we need to address.
Guilt Comes From Trying to Be Perfect
All dieters make mistakes and this is perfectly normal. Having an occasional binge is no cause for alarm, far less guilt. Even my most successful clients - those who have lost 100+ pounds - had regular lapses. The difference is, they didn’t see themselves as “perfect” individuals. So they felt “entitled” to make occasional mistakes, and so should you. Once you accept this, you will find dieting a whole lot easier.
We Need Support to Make These Changes
In order to overcome the 3 problems described above, an essential first step is to find proper support. This is just as important as choosing the right diet plan, because no matter how good the diet, it can’t motivate you to stay on track - only people can do this. Dieting is ten times easier when you receive encouragement from others. So when choosing an online weight loss program, choose one with an active forum. Because at the end of the day, it’s all about people. When we are alone and isolated, the smallest obstacle can seem like a mountain. But when we have people behind us, anything is possible.
Notes:
1. Weight Loss Survey (Oct 2005) by annecollins.com. A total of 17,403 subjects replied to the survey. They were asked to choose 3 from a list of 10 diet-problems. The results were as follows: (1) Inadequate Incentive (76%).
(2) Hunger (72%).
(3) Bad Days (70%). (4) Boredom (69%).
(5) Stress (60%).
(6) Interference From Others (51%).
(7) Too Much Eating Out (32%).
(8) Eating on The Run (28%). (9) Ill-health (5%).
(10) Lack of Sleep (1%).
Copyright Anne Collins 2005.
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Posted by admin on July 22nd, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
Okay, I admit it. It’s only now that I learned about the presence of teeth whitening treatments in the market. Before this very minute, I used to be one of the unfortunate millions who regretted the fact that once born with yellow teeth - or acquired - you’re forever doomed with it. So you can just imagine my joy when I found out that there’s actually such a thing called teeth whitening. And it actually works!
If you’re wondering what’s so bad about yellow teeth then look at the mirror once more and tell me straight - what’s so nice about it? Between yellow and white, why not go for the shiny kind of teeth? Why continue to suffer with yellow teeth when teeth whitening treatments can turn that into something that could rival Snowhite’s skin?
The advantages to going for a teeth whitening treatment are endless. Let’s talk about looks. Whether you like it or not, having good looks matter in this world. It can open up doors that were previously shut close to you. And having shiny white teeth is part of being good-looking. No matter that you have just about the best facial structure since Audrey Hepburn and you’re blessed with a Barbie like figure, with yellow teeth, you’re still not considered beautiful.
Besides looks, there are also career advantages you could enjoy when you go for a teeth whitening treatment. Employers are always on the lookout for decent looking employees who could be presented as models to look up to. White teeth is often taken as a sign of responsibility because taking good care of one’s teeth is quite a hard - and often underestimated and undervalued - task and it’s also seen as an indication of someone free from vices, nicotine in particular.
If you’re inclined to say yes now to teeth whitening treatments, here are the options available to you.
Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments - When I say professional, this means letting the dentist take over the teeth whitening treatment from point A to Z. This may also mean regular visits to the clinic until you achieve the proper whitening tone for your teeth. The effects of professional teeth whitening treatments are better than do it yourself treatments but they’re also more expensive.
Do It Yourself Teeth Whitening Treatments - as you can already draw from the name itself, it’s something that you can accomplish all by yourself. The effects may vary, depending on your ability to follow the instructions to the letter and on the amount of whitening solution used in the treatment. Less expensive than a professional treatment.
Michael Colucci is a technical writer for Teeth Whitening Tips - A free site that offers info on the problems and solutions regarding the different teeth whitening techniques.
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Posted by admin on July 21st, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
Over the past 350 million years sharks have dominated the oceans of the world. The fiercest predators in their domain, sharks have earned their reputation as the hunters of the sea. Humans have become fascinated by them and have a healthy combination of fear and respect for these beautiful creatures.
South Africa, more specifically Cape Town, is without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best destinations worldwide for experiencing sharks, especially Great White sharks, at close proximity. The population of sharks is unparalleled elsewhere, and the locations are so accessible and in close proximity to land, that you are virtually guaranteed to witness numerous animals engaging in what they were born to do.
The Adventure of a Lifetime
Shark cage diving and surface viewing has become increasingly popular within the adventure tourism industry over the past decade. It is the experience of a lifetime being able to witness these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Each year thousands of people travel the globe to see and dive with the 400 species of shark in our oceans. Each year they undertake this adventure with apprehension and excitement and each time return with a passion and deep seated respect for these fascinating creatures.
Swim with the Sharks
Shark cage diving is a strictly regulated industry, with only a few operators having been granted a license to engage in this activity. Great care is taken not to interfere too much with the natural behaviour patterns of the sharks. The feeding of sharks is also strictly prohibited, to prevent them from associating boats with an easy meal.
Passengers on the shark cage trips are most likely to experience Great Whites as other sharks tend to keep a low profile in their territories. The Cape Coast is one of the most famous Great White territories world wide.
On boarding the boat for the trip out to sea, the passenger’s anticipation is overwhelming. It can take up to an hour of chumming before the first shark appears. Once the sharks have settled down, the first group of cagers prepare to enter their cage while the rest retreat to the back of the boat or viewing platform to witness the spectacular proceedings, eagerly awaiting their turn in the cage.
The bait line is slowly drawn towards the cage. As the bait line approaches so too does the Great White. The cage experience has been described by some as an emotional, heart-stopping and truly thrilling experience.
The experience is not only thrilling for those in the cage. The passengers on the boat are able to enjoy the surface viewing from an unparalleled viewpoint and to observe and photograph the Great White sharks from only a few feet away. Surface viewing here is amazing as passengers get an all-round view of the sharks attacking, circling and descending.
Shark Cage Diving Locations
There are two areas where Great White diving is done, Gans Bay and Mossel Bay. Both these destinations are easily reached by land or air from Cape Town International Airport. Both destinations are also major tourist hot spots and accommodation and restaurants are of an excellent standard.
The best time of year for Great White viewing is between April and November mainly due to the mass-pupping of seals. Sharks are a little less active between December and March but are not completely absent from the areas. During caging and viewing trips Great White sharks are encountered 95% of the time, on a good day upwards of a dozen Great White sharks ranging between 2, 5 and 4, 5 meters may be encountered.
There are a multitude of companies operating shark tours in and around Cape Town many specialising in specific sightings because of where they are based. On most of the tours you will be able to experience many other aspects of marine life apart from the sharks: schools of dolphins; seals; penguins; bird life and occasionally whales.
Experience the Thrill
Whether sharks intrigue, fascinate or frighten you, it is the experience of a life time being so close to them and observing them in their natural habitat. Being with these mighty kings of the deep is one of the most popular activities in adventure tourism at the moment. Whether you wish to dive with Great Whites or simply view them from afar, Cape Town is the perfect location for you.
Shark cage diving is once in a lifetime opportunity for shark lovers and adventure junkies alike. Experience the ultimate thrill whilst diving with ragged-tooth sharks, a turtle, rays and game fishes in the I&J predator exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
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Posted by admin on July 20th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
When your business grows to the point where it is ready to move into the electronic age, you should give some thought to opening a high volume merchant account to expand your company’s potential. A merchant account will allow you to partner with a local bank or another financial institution to provide credit card processing payment options to online customers through the company Website.
Creating a high volume merchant account will let you increase operating capacity to process exponential numbers of customers and credit transactions. You won’t have to worry about keeping correct change on hand at all times, nor will you have as many bad checks to chase after. Your customers won’t have to look for an ATM and pay extra usage fees to get cash when they wish to shop at your company’s physical location or online Website. You can hire fewer people to accept payments since your electronic equipment will be able to do that for you. In a short time your profits may soar as operating costs dwindle.
To apply for your high volume merchant account, first find a bank that offers this service. It need not be in your area, as you can now do most banking tasks online via the Internet. You will probably want to open your merchant account in a country that is economically stable. One with U.S. bank branches might be particularly useful in helping you open a high volume merchant account, since many U.S. banks enjoy a highly esteemed international reputation. Whether you apply online or in person, you will need to show proof of your citizenship and your company’s country of operation. You must show that your business does not involve illegal, and in some cases, immoral activities like pornography, gambling, pharmacy, and telemarketing initiatives. Generally, there are no limits on volume, so even if your credit card processing unit brings in far more profit than anticipated, you need not worry about being charged extra fees, although you will have to clarify this up front.
Your application for a merchant account could be approved in a day or two, which means you could start accepting credit card payments in a couple of days. Of course, you will need to select the type of credit card processor that you want to use either at a physical location or via your online Website. You may want to use a wireless processor for employees who travel from one site to another. Your high volume merchant account will be ready for business promptly to ensure that payments can be processed right away for your customers’ convenience and your company’s profit.
Many entrepreneurs, company owners, and managers find it exciting to expand their operations to include credit card processing options so that customers can shop night and day, 24/7. Start browsing online banking sites or community financial institutions that can provide this opportunity, and carefully read the conditions and terms for each institution before you choose one and apply for your high volume merchant account.
Shane Penrod is the founder of http://www.Merchant-Account-Quotes.com specializing in allowing merchants the ability to shop and compare multiple quotes from national merchant account providers. For free quotes on merchant account rates and fees and other merchant services, please go to http://www.merchant-account-quotes.com
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Posted by admin on July 14th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
Obesity has become the biggest problem and the main reason of causing various health problems like strokes, heart attacks, respiratory problems and more. In simple we can say that obese people are at risk of death. So, it becomes important for an obese person to reduce weight. There are numerous ways through which you can reduce your weight.
Weight loss means reducing excessive body weight. To achieve this goal it is necessary to take healthy diet and regular exercise. Regular exercise makes your body strong and keeps you fit and fine. There are various natural herbs and supplement that helps in reducing your weight. When people think about losing weight the first or main thing that comes into mind is that how to reduce weight and in how much time.
There are different ways to reduce your weight like dieting or reducing the quantity of food consumed, take regular exercise. Exercise burns extra calories and keeps you healthy, wealthy and wise. There are also health equipments that help you in reducing your weight. A protein and calcium rich diet can also speed up your weight loss goal. Proper eating habits keep your blood and body levels in right form. Don’t take fast food or saturated fats and drink at least 10-12 glasses of water daily. Check your weight on a regular basis like end of every week, after ten days.
The other ways to reduce your weight mainly includes intake of various drugs or herbs. Some drugs or herbs that come into this category include ephedra, nicotine and cocaine. You will also find surgical options for reducing your weight like liposuction and bariatric surgery. Liposuction surgery removes fat from targeted area only but bariatric surgeries decrease the size of the stomach.
Losing your weight means alleviating various symptoms that results in causing back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes and many others. You can also consult a physician or dietician to achieve weight loss.
Author presents a website on weight loss. This website provides information about meaning of weight loss, different ways to reduce your weight. You can visit his site about diet weight loss supplements
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Posted by admin on June 13th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
The percentage of Americans who are overweight and obese is increasing very rapidly. “Overweight” is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) from 25.0 to 29.9 whereas a BMI of 30 or above is defined as “obese.” According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 56% of the population was overweight during the reporting period from 1988 through 1994, and 23% was obese. During the period from 1999 through 2002, these percentages had increased to 65% and 30%, respectively.
So obesity has clearly reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., and the healthcare costs associated with it now rival those attributable to smoking. These costs were estimated to be $92.6 billion in 2002–9.1% of all health care costs–and they continue to escalate rapidly. Comparable costs associated with smoking were estimated to be between 6.5% and 14.4% in 2002. The Centers for Disease Control have announced that obesity could become the nation’s leading cause of preventable deaths by 2005. According to a recent estimate, obesity accounts for approximately 280,000 deaths each year in the U.S.
This epidemic is not confined to adults but tragically is afflicting children as well. Childhood obesity increased from 5 percent in 1964 to 13 percent in 1994. Today, it is estimated to be about 20 percent–and rising.
Diseases for which obesity is a significant risk factor include: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, cancer, gallstones, gout, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, pulmonary problems, reproductive problems in women, and depression.
In this era of skyrocketing healthcare costs, it’s urgently clear, then, that more effective methods are needed for preventing and reversing this very major contributor to our escalating healthcare crisis.
The above data are especially astounding in the face of the fact that Americans are spending in excess of $50 billion annually on diet products. In view of the ongoing epidemic summarized above, this investment has obviously been highly unsuccessful. As has been pointed out in one study, for example, the price per pound lost in one well-known weight loss program amounts to $180!
Not only is there overwhelming evidence that diets don’t work in the long run, but of even more concern is the strong evidence that they can actually contribute to further weight gain and decline in health. There is recent evidence, for example, that yo-yo dieting weakens the immune system by as much as 30%.
A search of the research literature on weight loss strongly supports the general conclusion that key lifestyle and dietary changes are absolutely necessary to long-term success. Here is a fairly comprehensive listing of these essential changes:
1. Eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits.
2. Boost protein intake to build and preserve lean muscle tissue.
3. Use fiber-rich foods, which are more filling and promote health.
4. Boost calcium and other minerals to help shed unwanted fat.
5. Increase intake of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids by eating fish, flax, and nuts.
6. Eat only minimal amounts of “junk” carbs, containing sugar and white flour.
7. Greatly reduce–or eliminate–saturated and trans fats that are loaded with harmful fatty acids.
8. Reduce or eliminate alcohol.
9. Reduce the amount of food eaten gradually to avoid the adverse effects of sudden dieting.
10. Eat frequent, small snacks, instead of large meals, to maximize calories burned for energy.
11. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast to avoid difficulty in controlling appetite later in the day.
12. Be sure to exercise for a half-hour, at least 3 times a week.
13. Gradually boost exercise frequency and intensity for even greater effects.
14. Practice stress reduction to reduce the over-production of cortisol, which promotes weight gain.
15. Expose yourself to the sun for at least 15 minutes each day and get adequate sleep.
16. Incorporate all of these changes into your lifestyle and maintain them persistently.
Some people, however, in spite of making these changes and maintaining them rigorously still experience limited success in losing excess weight and keeping it off.
Lucy Beale, a nationally-known author and weight loss consultant for nearly twenty years, addressed this issue in her recent newsletter:
“For years, I’ve watched some of my clients do seemingly everything ‘right’ to lose weight–eating 0-5, eating low-glycemic foods, exercise–and yet they don’t lose pounds or inches. This situation is frustrating for me and certainly for them. I’ve been ‘wishing and hoping’ to find a fat-loss product that I could whole-heartedly recommend.
“When I couldn’t find any viable products to recommend, I spoke with several alternative health practitioners about developing a natural weight-loss product that was: A) safe; B) effective; C) non-addictive; D) worked for most people; and E) provided long-term health benefits. But nothing ever came of our efforts. . .
“Then, in September 2004, a friend told me about the Nexagen Fat-Loss Patch. I’ve done my homework on the patch and my research indicates the patch is safe, effective, and health promoting. I was so excited that I asked some of my clients to try it out. They loved it. They were eating less, found it easier to eat 0-5, had fewer cravings, felt better emotionally, and even wanted to exercise. They lost inches and weight. Many were able to reduce the dosage of medications they were taking for such health conditions as asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. People who wear the patch for at least 3-6 months are experiencing satisfying results. . .”
The Fat Loss Patch that Lucy is referring to here is a unique new approach to assisting weight loss and maintenance. Unlike the vast majority of previous diet products containing ephedra, synephrine, or other harmful stimulants, this patent-pending transdermal patch employs Forslean, a patented derivative from an Asian herb, Coleus forskohlii, which has been used for centuries to treat cardiovascular disorders and other health problems. Recent research has now shown that it is also effective in burning fat, while preserving lean muscle, and in curbing food cravings. It also has the added health benefits of supporting thyroid functioning and and helping to reduce blood pressure.
Its mechanism of action in promoting fat burning in the body is also unlike that of all previous thermogenic, or fat-burning, products. The main active ingredient in Forslean activates a very important enzyme, Adenylate cyclase which is involved in the production of Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP). This “second messenger,” as it is called in the research literature, is indispensable to many important body functions. One of these is to help maintain a healthy body composition by burning fat while preserving lean body mass.
Combined with the dietary and lifestyle changes summarized above, the Fat Loss Patch is finally making it possible for nearly anyone to attain–and maintain–a healthy body weight.
You can learn more about this revolutionary new product by going to the URL below.
George Shears
218-482-5287
gshears@hcctel.net
http://www.LeanNTrim.com
(NOTE TO EDITORS: This article may be edited for publication in your newsletter or on your website but must include the title of the guide and a live link.)
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Posted by admin on May 25th, 2008 — Posted in Medical Stuff
“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” - Michelangelo
The most important thing you need to do before starting any weight loss program is to sit down and write out specific goals you want to accomplish. A goal is the purpose toward which an endeavour is directed; an objective. It is not enough to say to yourself that you want to lose weight. You need to write it out and be as specific as you can. Without a clear goal, you run the risk of failure in your weight loss efforts. Having a well-written goal it can help to keep you focused and motivated to achieve your target.
Setting Specific Goals
You need to be specific. It is not enough to say “I want to lose weight” it is too general a statement. You need to narrow it down. You also want to set a healthy goal, so consult a BMI chart to find your healthy weight range to ensure your goal weight is healthy for your height.
* Exactly how many kgs do you want to lose?
* How much do you want to weigh?
* What clothing size do you want to be?
By setting a specific goal to “lose 50kgs of fat to be a fit, sleek and healthy 65kg”, you are able to focus your efforts towards something more specific than to just “lose weight”. Once you have set your specific goal, it is best to establish a reason why you want to achieve it. A purpose behind the goal you have set yourself.
By determining a reason why you want to achieve this goal, you are adding emotion to it. You need to establish why reaching this goal is important to you. The more emotion behind it, the more motivated you will become in achieving the goal. Reasons behind your goal can be varied:
* Looking great in a bikini at the beach
* Getting into shape for a special event or vacation
* Being healthy and setting an example for your children
Don’t be afraid to set yourself big goals. Don’t listen to family and friends who tell you to ‘be unrealistic’. Nothing great has ever been achieved by being realistic. Set your goals as something you really want, not what you think you get.
That said, you will need to do some research into your goal. By consulting things such as a BMI chart, you can give yourself a healthy goal to achieve. If your healthy weight range is between 54-68kgs, it is not all right to set yourself a goal weight of 50kgs. Not only will you start to look anorexic but you could also do more damage to yourself than good. Setting your goal weight at 60kgs, however, is a perfectly fine goal.
You may find that some family and friends may feel that your 60kg goal is ‘unrealistic’, especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. They may even try to tell you that you will look anorexic and sick in an attempt to sabotage you. However, if you have done your research properly, and follow the guidelines from the healthy weight range you will be fine. Your goal may be far off in the distance, but if that is what you really want to strive towards, than don’t let anyone stand in your way.
Setting Measurable Goals
Once you have set your specific goal, you need to find a way to measure your progress or you will not know when you have reached your goals. Feel free to use one or a combination of the following methods of tracking your progress:
# A great way to help you see any changes is to take ‘Before and After’ photographs. It is best, when using this, to take pictures of your progress, generally every four to six weeks is best to see results. Try not to cover your body in a lot of clothing as they may obstruct your results. Take the plunge and wear a bikini or other bathing suit so you are able to really see yourself.
It is also a good idea to try to wear similar clothing for each photo you take. If you wore bike pants and a sports top, try to stick to wearing that for your next progress picture. If you are feeling more confident you may like to change to a bikini, however it is not recommended to go from a bikini to a sports top and bike pants. Adding clothing for these pictures may obstruct the visible changes your body has undergone.
# The scale is a great way to help measure your loss. However, you need to remember that you need to focus on how much body fat you have lost, not just the overall number on the scale. You need to remember that sometimes you may ‘gain’ weight as you may have gained some muscle while losing fat.
# Another great way to measure your success is to use a tape measure and keep track of your losses. Hips, waist, bust, thigh, calf, arm and neck measurements are the most commonly used measurements to track weight loss progress. You may even like to use an article of clothing to help track your progress.
# If your goal is to lose fat, not just weight, than you will need to measure your Body Fat Percentage on a regular basis. To do this you will need to do a skinfold test or find an online Body Fat Calculator . By checking your Body Fat Percentage, you will be able to monitor your weight loss progress, be able to see that you are losing excess fat and not muscle tissue.
Setting Realistic Deadlines
When setting deadlines for your weight loss goals, you need to remember that you did not put the weight on overnight. You cannot expect to lose weight quickly and maintain it. Just look at the fad diets you may have followed in the past. Fad diets, such as the Cabbage Soup diet, do allow people to lose weight quickly but as the ‘new lifestyle’ is not something you can maintain for a long period of time, once you stop the weight piles back on. Generally, when you follow a restrictive diet like this, you lose not only fat but also muscle weight. When the weight comes back it returns as fat, making you look fatter than when you started.
You need to aim for a weight loss between 0.5-1kg each week (which translates to about a half a percent of body fat). It may seem like a slow process, but it is the safest way to lose the weight and, more importantly, keep it off. By taking the weight off slowly, you give your body the chance to adapt to new eating and exercising habits that you can maintain for the rest of your life. By losing the weight slowly, you are more likely to be losing excess fat, and not muscle making your body look more lean and athletic.
Setting Long-Term and Short-Term Goals
So… you have set your goal to lose 50kgs. When you look at the amount you need to lose, it can feel very intimidating. By breaking you goal into long-term and short-term goals, it can make your goals seem more attainable. There are several short and long term goals you can use:
* Your ultimate long-term goal
* Three month goals
* Weekly goals
* Daily goals
* Beating your personal best
Long-Term Goal: This is your Ultimate Goal. What do you ultimately what to achieve? Don’t listen to anyone who says you cannot do it. If you have the desire and willingness to work for it, then you can achieve it.
Three Month Goal: This is an important goal if you have a lot of work to do or would like to challenge yourself and change your body. It is the perfect time frame for a short-term goal because you can achieve a lot in this period. Most people can transform their bodies in 90 days.
A sensible three month goal would be to lose 5-10kgs and up to 6% body fat. Your ultimate goal may be some way off and you may not be able to stay focused on the long-term. A three month goal can feel more manageable and achievable, it can help keep you focused on achieving your ultimate goal.
Weekly Goals: A weekly goal can help you to stay on track and provide feedback on how you are going. If you achieving the results you want, you can continue doing what your have been. If your results aren’t what you expected, you can adjust what you have been doing and get back on track.
Daily Goals: To reach your ultimate goal or even your three month goal you need to start developing new, health habits and work on them repeatedly until the come naturally. Write out a list of ‘to-do’ list of the habits you want to develop. Good daily habits can help you achieve goals such as:
* eating smaller portions
* cutting down sugar intake
* getting up early
It is not an overnight process. Like losing the excess weight, it will take time to form the healthy habits needed to achieve your goals. By making small changes and repeating them every day you can make them stick and use them to help achieve your ultimate goal.
Beating Your Personal Best: Don’t try to compare yourself with other people, even if you are working with someone to help keep each other motivated. You need to strive to constantly challenge yourself. After your initial three month goal, you can try to improve your previous results. Mix up your workouts, add a second or third weight training session. Do not just focus on improving the number on the scale, try improving and getting the most out of your workouts or adding more fresh fruit an vegetables to your diet.
Once you have written out your goals, take the time to write them out in the form of affirmations.
# Make it personal - use the work ‘I’, ‘I am’ or ‘I have’. Personal words like ‘I am” have power. By using words like these in a personal manner, you are able to reach your sub-conscious which can help give you an extra push to reach your goals.
# Write in present tense. To your sub-conscious mind ‘tomorrow’ never comes, it responds to commands given to it in present tense. Write, think and visualize your goal as if you have already achieved it.
# Write your goals in positive terms. Write what you want to achieve, not what you want or need to avoid.
Once you are happy with how your goals are written, post them up in various places so you will be able to see and read them often. By re-reading your goals on a regular basis, you help keep yourself focused and motivated to achieve your goals.
When you start achieving some of your goals, reward yourself for the hard work you have completed. Avoid rewarding yourself with food. Food is not a reward; it is to fuel your body. Rewards for achieving a goal can be something simple like a facial or a new article of clothing. If you want to give yourself larger rewards for reaching bigger goals, such as reaching the half way mark, then do so. Whatever motivates you to achieve a specific goal, perhaps go away for a weekend or visit a day spa.
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