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From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Holiday Spending – Plan Now to Avoid a Spending Hangover

November 30, 2009

By Jennifer Peek
Thinking about holiday spending yet? Well, the folks who want you to spend are thinking about it. And you should be too – start planning now to be sure you can stick to your budget and still buy the stuff on your list.
Make a list, check it twice
The biggest reason to plan early [...]

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Regulate Your Diet With Fiber

November 24, 2009

If you’ve read my blog for a time now, you already know how big I am on the importance of what you put in your body.  If you’ve never been big on the benefits of fiber, you should definitely read on.  Now don’t go out into the wheat field and shovel a handful into your [...]

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Eating Healthy Today For Tomorrow

November 19, 2009

What would you consider to be eating healthy? More importantly, how consistently do you eat healthy? I recently acquired a stomach bug from I don’t know where. It was the worst. I was so sick that I couldn’t even hold down water at one point.  As I was laying in the bed (very close to the bathroom) [...]

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12 Things That Are Making You Tired

November 16, 2009

I was reading the health and fitness section this morning online and I came across 12 things that apparently are at the root of daily exhaustion. I have to say I agree with all of them. As we lead many different types of lifestyles though, the challenge is making the remedies work accordingly. Before I [...]

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How to Become More Assertive in 3 Easy Steps

November 15, 2009

By Marvin King II
Being more assertive is something that many people want to know. Assertiveness is often seen as synonymous with confidence, and as such is a desirable trait to have. Being assertive is not the same thing as being aggressive; assertiveness is putting forward your opinions as a valued and important member of a [...]

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Try Something Different With Pilates Exercise

November 14, 2009

So I was doing some research about Pilates or Pilates Exercise.  Why?  I wanted to know more about it.  When Pilates first hit the scene and I saw it, I have to say I thought it was just stretching for women.  I guess I can attribute that to the fact that I only saw women [...]

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Oranges – A Pillar Of Defense For Your Immune System

November 13, 2009

Now since we are pretty much in the full swing of the season change, I just wanted to remind you to keep your vitamin C intake at the front of your mind.  While supplements are great, there’s nothing like ripping (or cutting) open a fresh orange to start your day.

Oranges are packed with vitamin C [...]

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Are You Making Time For Exercise?

November 9, 2009

I just wanted to pose the question to you so you can think about it.  Making time for exercise seems to be the #1 challenge that people face when it comes to getting in shape. 
“People only do what they make time to do.”  I wish I could remember the origin of that statement, but it’s [...]

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When Healthy Food Ceases to Be Healthy

November 8, 2009

By Astrid Port
We all realize how important it is to our overall well-being to eat healthy food. Poor diet contributes to a variety of negatives. It encourages excessive weight gain. It reduces energy levels. It makes us more vulnerable to illness and disease. Eating “the good stuff” should be a priority for all of us.
Fortunately, [...]

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Budget and Saving

November 6, 2009

What can you do to make sure all of your hard earned savings don’t get blown to the wind?  What can you do to secure your future and the future of your children and loved ones?  You can set a budget of course.  Setting a budget will save your savings account from going up in smoke [...]

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