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Where’s the FAT?

2011/07/25 Gayle 0

I came across this interesting article today. Thought i’d share it here. When you’re losing weight, where does the fat go? By Madison Park, CNN (CNN) — Multiple chins, bulging tummies and flabby arms: It’s easy to see where fat accumulates on the body. When a person starts losing weight, where does the fat go? And what parts of the body can you expect to see results? Headlines from fitness magazines promise exercises to blast away belly fat and activities to spot-reduce flab. The scientific evidence, unfortunately, doesn’t back those sexy headlines. Here are three things to know about weight-loss and body fat. You can’t change your shape, just your size. You can’t cherry-pick where you shed fat; weight loss doesn’t work like a point-and-shoot. MRIs, The rest of the story

What are you Doing Today to reach your Goal Tomorrow

2011/07/25 Gayle 0

I suffer from PROCRASTINATION, in an all caps kinda way. Unfortunately, the busier I am, the less I seem to be productive. Here are 8 of my favorite suggestions on how you can make your day more productive. Daily goals. Without a clear focus, it’s too easy to succumb to distractions. Set targets for each day in advance. Decide what you’ll do; then do it. Worst first. To defeat procrastination learn to tackle your most unpleasant task first thing in the morning instead of delaying it until later in the day. This small victory will set the tone for a very productive day. Peak times. Identify your peak cycles of productivity, and schedule your most important tasks for those times. Work on minor tasks during The rest of the story

A Modern Rain Dance

2011/07/24 Gayle 0

Took the time today to wash my truck. Even in the midst of an epic drought, it still rained within 30 minutes of the wash. My theory is that municipalities need to change their drought theories. Rather than banning car washing during a drought, they should encourage it. By the way, I am testing a new found freedom. The ability to email via my phone and have ti post to my blog. Look for shorted more spontaneous quips as I fill up my nes category, phone it in.

Why do they always suggest Fruit?

2011/07/15 Gayle 0

I am not average

2011/07/15 Gayle 0

My year has come and gone. I’m sad to say that I am not average; I remain above average (one of the few times that statement isn’t a good thing). I am doing better at managing my blood sugar. My feet are not freezing constantly(without the benefit of being cold). According to a recent article in the Greensboro News and Record North Carolina residents are holding steady as compared to the national numbers. The good news: North Carolina is one of a handful of states that hasn’t seen its obesity rate increase in the past three years, according to a new report out Thursday. Now, the bad news: Since 1995, the state’s obesity rate has increased by 80 percent. And although the rate is not going up, The rest of the story