Want to Get Healthy?

Here's an interesting article about weight loss. It seems the key is a big hearty breakfast. Seems like I've heard that before, Here's the article: http://www.efluxmedia.com.

Also here's a few websites you might want to check out. They might be of help to you if you are trying to live a thinner and healthier life:

• http://www.thedailyplate.com/
• http://www.livestrong.com/
• The Mayo Clinic for Living Healthy
• Prevention.com
• Healthy Living Recipes
  

Getting Fat?
Maye we need to start selling T-shirts, like this guy is wearing. Can you imagine?

Let me know what size you want: 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, or Omar's Tent Size Specials.

Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.
~Author Unknown

Don't Sink the Boat

Keep On Eating and you'll sink the boat.

I hope this guy knows how to swim. Well maybe his fat will float him to shore.

Diet Tip: Help to Stop Binge Eating

Binge eating is when a person eats a large amount of food in a short period of time and feels out of control.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. According to a recent study, binge eating is more common than previously thought.

Simple breathing, relaxation and acknowledging feelings can be helpful for reducing the length of a binge episode. Breaking the cycle of binge eating takes time and patience; and for some people, getting help from a registered dietitian or other health professional with experience in eating disorders is recommended.

Thanks to Eastman H.E.A.L.T.H. & Wellness!

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Another good reducing exercise consists in placing
both hands against the table edge and pushing back.
~Robert Quillen

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Counting Calories

Here's info you can't find in a calorie book.

Calorie Burning Guide
For Common Activities

Beating around the bush........... 75
Jumping to conclusions .......... 100
Climbing the walls .............. 150
Swallowing your pride............. 50
Passing the buck ................. 25
Throwing your weight around .. 50-300
Dragging your heels. ............ 100
Pushing your luck................ 250
Making mountains of molehills.... 500
Hitting the nail on the head ..... 50
Wading through paperwork ........ 300
Bending over backward ............ 75
Jumping on the bandwagon ........ 200
Balancing the books............... 25
Running around in circles........ 350
Eating crow...................... 225
Tooting your own horn............. 25
Climbing the ladder of success .. 750
Pulling out the stops. ........... 75
Adding fuel to the fire.......... 160
Wrapping it up at the day's end... 12
Opening a can of worms ........... 50
Putting your foot in your mouth.. 300
Starting the ball rolling......... 90
Going over the edge............... 25
Picking up the pieces after...... 350
Counting eggs before they hatch.... 6
Calling it quits .................. 2

Chuckle, chuckle, ...

Six Months Report

It's been exactly 6 months today since I started my diet and the change in my life style. As of today I have lost 41 pounds. The last month has been very slow for me. And I am sure I have slipped a little bit. Maybe there were too many parties, picnics and good food around. In any event I am happy and I feel much better. Thanks for your support!

Never give up. Keep going.

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Tip of the Day

I get a tip of the day from Eastman Health and Wellness. Some of them are so good and important that I want to share with you. Here's one of the latest:

Keep BBQs Safe
It's summer and for most people this means time for a barbecue. For a safer barbecue, consider the following tips to prevent food-borne illness:

1. Never return cooked meats to the raw meat plate.
2. Do not use the same utensil on both raw meat and any other foods unless you wash the utensil first.
3. Marinate foods in the refrigerator not on the counter.
4. Store leftovers in the freezer or refrigerator immediately after eating.
5. Eat leftovers within a few days or discard.

A Diet Myth

Diet Myths
Does eating lots of grapefruit, celery or hot peppers melt away body fat?

There are no foods that burn away body fat.

The healthiest way to decrease body fat is to eat a balanced diet and expend more calories through exercise. Magic bullets and quick fixes typically lead to disappointment, as they thin your wallet rather than your waistline.

Thanks to Eastman H.E.A.L.T.H. & Wellness for this tip!

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The cardiologist's diet:
If it tastes good, spit it out.
~Author Unknown

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We Will evolve if we don't take action!

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Dealing with Fun Food

The following tip came to me the other day from Eastman's Health and Wellness program. I am sharing with you again...

Summer Festivals & Fun Food From peach cobbler topped with ice cream to fried everything you can imagine, summer festivals and all of their interesting foods can be a fun and memorable part of summer. But, how do you have a great time at summer outdoor events and still eat healthfully?

Here are a few tips for enjoying without overindulging:

• Look at all food options before choosing your favorites;
• share with a friend;
• choose smaller portions when possible;
• put it all on one plate rather than munching as you go;
• and sit down, eat slowly and enjoy!

Thanks to Eastman H.E.A.L.T.H. & Wellness Tip of the Day

Remember

Your stomach shouldn't be a waist basket.
~Author Unknown

Eat Like A Pig?

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You ever feel like that pig above?
Maybe the following tip will help.

Tip for Eating Healthy: Listen to Your Hunger Cues

How often do you eat because you are hungry? What about for other reasons, such as boredom, anger, stress, or for social reasons? Try eating when you feel hungry and stopping as you begin to become full. For some people, it helps to keep a food journal where they jot down their hunger level every time they eat. Many people are surprised at how often they eat for reasons other than physical hunger. According to our registered dietitian, identifying your eating patterns is often an early step to improving your diet.

~ Thanks to Eastman H.E.A.L.T.H. & Wellness

About Me
Well I'm still up 3 pounds over my lowest weight loss. Two weeks ago I had lost 38 pounds, and yesterday it was only 35 pounds. I'm working on it. I am not a quitter.

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