You start out with the best intentions (diet! exercise! stay on budget!). But, all too soon, your resolve starts to wane and a cheeseburger renders you powerless. Or not. The following five strategies will help you hold your ground--no matter what temptations are luring you in the opposite direction.
1. Eat a turkey sandwich - On average, we spend four hours each day actively resisting things we desire. Every time we refuse to succumb--say, by washing the dishes before watching TV or by holding our temper--our bodies draw on our store of glucose, which carries energy to the muscles and brain. When our glucose levels get low, our will-power weakens. To keep it high, eat regular meals that are full of protein and good carbohydrates, like a sandwich of lean meat and cheese packed between two slices of whole-wheat bread. And never start a challenging task on an empty stomach. Roy F. Baumeister, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Florida State
2. Anticipate roadblocks - When you start pursuing a goal, consider what might interfere with your plans. Always assume that glitches will come up and that your motivation may falter when they do. So if you're trying to cook more, do your food shopping well ahead of time. And make several meals the weekend beforehand, in case you don't get home in time to prepare dinner. Having a fallback makes it more likely that you'll accomplish your aims. Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist based in Northern California
3. Do the opposite of what You normally Do - Like a muscle, your resolve can be strengthened over time with practice, even if you're not trying to correct a specific bad habit. Anytime you modify your routine, you're developing self-control. For example, try to brush your teeth or open doors with your nondominant hand. Once you've succeeded in making a tiny change, you can work toward accomplishing something more substantive. Heidi Grant Halvorson, PH.D. social psychologist at Columbia University
4. Choose a Reward in Advance - When changing your behavior (like trying to exercise each day), pick something--whether it's a piece of chocolate or relaxing on the couch for 30 minutes--that you'll treat yourself to once you've accomplished your objective. It could be months before you enjoy exercise on its own merits. So, in the meantime, when you look at your running shoes, you could think, "I'm going jogging because I want the prize that is waiting for me when I finish my workout". Placing all your attention on the end goal keeps you from being as focused on the pain or effort of the activity itself. Charles Duhigg, New York City investigative reporter for the New York Times.
5. Chill - Has beating yourself up ever helped you stick to a diet or stay within your budget? Probably not. You may even have ended up indulging more. (To wit: People with credit-card debt who are hard on themselves tend to rack up bigger charges than they would have otherwise.) Instead, ask yourself this: When am I likely to err again, and how will I prevent that from happening? Once you've figured out hot to avoid the problem in the future, let it go. Kelly McGonigal, PH.D health psychologist at Stanford University, Palo Alto
SMILE AT ALL & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOURS :)
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
December Green Drinks Mason "Festival of Lights"
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Products To Tame Your Pets & Saving $
Now that you've kicked your bad habits, it's time to focus on your dogs and cats. These inventive items will help Ruby & her furry friends become as civilized as they are cute* For more discounts, visit our blog at realsimple.com/discountsanddeals
1. Poochie Bells - Potty-training for canines: Tack up this string of bells by your door and teach Ace to give it a jingle when he has to go out and tinkle. $13.60, gwlittle.com Enter the code POOCHIE at checkout
2. Super Bark Free Pro - Balto's bark triggers this wall-mounted or freestanding device to emit a safe, high-pitched tone(unheard by humans)that muzzles your mutt. $63.96, comforthouse.com Enter the code REALSIMPLE at checkout.
3. Soggy Doggy Doormat - Millions of microfiber-chenille strands will dry paws at the door(or in the car) Size 26 by 36 inches. Also available in blue. $32, soggydoggydoormat.com Enter the code RS20 at checkout
4. Pawz - These balloonlike rubber booties slip on easy to protect paws from salt and snow. Available in seven sizes. $12.76 to $15.16, blueribbongeneralstore.com
5. Nylabone Rhino Tug Toy - Playing a game of tug with your dog: Good for our soles(no chew marks on those new boots)and your soul. $8(small), $11.20(large), wag.com Enter the code WAGJAN at checkout.
6. Yep Yup Feeding Mat - A rubber mat that keeps your pet's bowl from sliding and his kibble from getting underfoot. $17.60, wag.com Enter the code WAGJAN at checkout.
7. M.A.X. Dachshund Scratcher - And now just for kitties: Let Mittens hone his claws on this(cardboard)dog, not your slipcovers. Length 20 inches.$24, catclaws.com Enter the code RS20 at checkout.
Easy Ways To Pad Your Wallet - If cutting costs is one of your goals for 2012, get started with this handy guide. Find out how much money you can save by paying bills online, refiguring your cell-phone plan, and fixing up small things around the house. Visit realsimple.com/moneysecrets to start adding up the savings.
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1. Poochie Bells - Potty-training for canines: Tack up this string of bells by your door and teach Ace to give it a jingle when he has to go out and tinkle. $13.60, gwlittle.com Enter the code POOCHIE at checkout
2. Super Bark Free Pro - Balto's bark triggers this wall-mounted or freestanding device to emit a safe, high-pitched tone(unheard by humans)that muzzles your mutt. $63.96, comforthouse.com Enter the code REALSIMPLE at checkout.
3. Soggy Doggy Doormat - Millions of microfiber-chenille strands will dry paws at the door(or in the car) Size 26 by 36 inches. Also available in blue. $32, soggydoggydoormat.com Enter the code RS20 at checkout
4. Pawz - These balloonlike rubber booties slip on easy to protect paws from salt and snow. Available in seven sizes. $12.76 to $15.16, blueribbongeneralstore.com
5. Nylabone Rhino Tug Toy - Playing a game of tug with your dog: Good for our soles(no chew marks on those new boots)and your soul. $8(small), $11.20(large), wag.com Enter the code WAGJAN at checkout.
6. Yep Yup Feeding Mat - A rubber mat that keeps your pet's bowl from sliding and his kibble from getting underfoot. $17.60, wag.com Enter the code WAGJAN at checkout.
7. M.A.X. Dachshund Scratcher - And now just for kitties: Let Mittens hone his claws on this(cardboard)dog, not your slipcovers. Length 20 inches.$24, catclaws.com Enter the code RS20 at checkout.
Easy Ways To Pad Your Wallet - If cutting costs is one of your goals for 2012, get started with this handy guide. Find out how much money you can save by paying bills online, refiguring your cell-phone plan, and fixing up small things around the house. Visit realsimple.com/moneysecrets to start adding up the savings.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Monday, December 12, 2011
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Venture for America: YES to Cincinnati
Read this incredible story:) http://enterchange.cincinnati.com/2011/12/08/venture-for-america-says-yes-to-cincinnati/
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Please Vote for my good friend - Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
I would appreciate your vote for me to be the next 2012 Ripper Fight Gear Girl http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=229597700445021&set=a.229588793779245.55998.100001843781708&type=3&theater
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Thanks Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
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Thanks Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
Please Vote for my good friend - Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
I would appreciate your vote for me to be the next 2012 Ripper Fight Gear Girl http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=229597700445021&set=a.229588793779245.55998.100001843781708&type=3&theater
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Thanks Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
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Thanks Cindy Michelle Garza-Allman
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Gear of the Year 2011 - Christmas ideas as well
Here is just a smattering of Gear of the Year!
The Smarter Phone: Don't do Apple? Opt for the Droid Bionic, the best Android powered smart-phone ever tried. Under its huge 4.3-inch display hides a dual-core processor, which, along with its ultrafast 4G connection, makes you feel as if you're working (or playing) on your home computer. It's a full-size PC that fits in your palm [$300; motorola.com]
The Phone-Friendly Gloves: Until now, most gloves that play nice with touchscreen phones has done so by using awkward metal buttons on the finger-tips. The Outdoor Research Ambit employs a coating on the leather palms and fingers so wearers can execute the most intricate, full-fingered cell-phone screen swipes to, say, answer an important call from the boss or make a crucial fantasy-football transaction, all from the lift.[$98; outdoorresearch.com]
The Shot-Saving Golf Ball: In passionate pursuit of a more accurate shot, Nike's 20XI does away with the golf ball's conventional rubber core and replaces it with a lighter resin. Since heavier metals surround its perimeter, the ball flies straight off the tee, with less movement at impact and more at the apex of its trajectory. Practically, that translates into fewer hooks and slices and more green-grabbing spin as it falls to Earth. After bashing quite a few, we became believers.[$46/dozen; nike.com]
The Endless Memory Card: Whether you're vacationing on Cyprus or volcano-luging in South America, the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 makes friends, family, and random twitter followers jealous by instantly uploading your shots. The WiFi-enabled SD card beams its contents straight to your computer, tablet, phone, or social network so you have smartphone-camera convenience without having to sacrifice picture quality.[$80; eye.fi]
The Genius GPS: With its five-inch screen and continent-spanning maps, the TomTom Go Live 1535M is a compelling reminder that smartphones haven't taken over the navigation game just yet. Its drive times are accurate even in unpredictable urban areas, and a lane-guidance system eliminates the need for last-minute lane changes. It can even snag hotel and restaurant reviews from travel sites.[$250; tomtom.com]
The Faster Flosser: Fling the string to the trash bin and clean between your chompers in seconds with Sonicare AirFloss, a want that gets between teeth with a burst of pressurized air and micro droplets of water for a faster, more accurate clean. Move the nozzle from one spot to the next, squeeze the trigger, and plaque is instantly blasted away. The entire process feels refreshing - and uses less than a teaspoon of water.[$90; target.com]
SMILE, SMILE, SMILE BE NICE TO OTHERS, LET SOMEONE GO FIRST, TAKE THE BACKSEAT
The Smarter Phone: Don't do Apple? Opt for the Droid Bionic, the best Android powered smart-phone ever tried. Under its huge 4.3-inch display hides a dual-core processor, which, along with its ultrafast 4G connection, makes you feel as if you're working (or playing) on your home computer. It's a full-size PC that fits in your palm [$300; motorola.com]
The Phone-Friendly Gloves: Until now, most gloves that play nice with touchscreen phones has done so by using awkward metal buttons on the finger-tips. The Outdoor Research Ambit employs a coating on the leather palms and fingers so wearers can execute the most intricate, full-fingered cell-phone screen swipes to, say, answer an important call from the boss or make a crucial fantasy-football transaction, all from the lift.[$98; outdoorresearch.com]
The Shot-Saving Golf Ball: In passionate pursuit of a more accurate shot, Nike's 20XI does away with the golf ball's conventional rubber core and replaces it with a lighter resin. Since heavier metals surround its perimeter, the ball flies straight off the tee, with less movement at impact and more at the apex of its trajectory. Practically, that translates into fewer hooks and slices and more green-grabbing spin as it falls to Earth. After bashing quite a few, we became believers.[$46/dozen; nike.com]
The Endless Memory Card: Whether you're vacationing on Cyprus or volcano-luging in South America, the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 makes friends, family, and random twitter followers jealous by instantly uploading your shots. The WiFi-enabled SD card beams its contents straight to your computer, tablet, phone, or social network so you have smartphone-camera convenience without having to sacrifice picture quality.[$80; eye.fi]
The Genius GPS: With its five-inch screen and continent-spanning maps, the TomTom Go Live 1535M is a compelling reminder that smartphones haven't taken over the navigation game just yet. Its drive times are accurate even in unpredictable urban areas, and a lane-guidance system eliminates the need for last-minute lane changes. It can even snag hotel and restaurant reviews from travel sites.[$250; tomtom.com]
The Faster Flosser: Fling the string to the trash bin and clean between your chompers in seconds with Sonicare AirFloss, a want that gets between teeth with a burst of pressurized air and micro droplets of water for a faster, more accurate clean. Move the nozzle from one spot to the next, squeeze the trigger, and plaque is instantly blasted away. The entire process feels refreshing - and uses less than a teaspoon of water.[$90; target.com]
SMILE, SMILE, SMILE BE NICE TO OTHERS, LET SOMEONE GO FIRST, TAKE THE BACKSEAT
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