Archive for June, 2009
Wear these colors and get a beautiful boost!
The latest trend in wellness is color therapy. You probably picked your outfit today because of the color. Studies show the colors we wear each day are more important than anyone ever guessed: Brain scans have found each one triggers different neurotransmitters in the brains of those who see you, which affect their mood, state [...]
Are you yin or yang?
The success secrets right under your nose According to the 3,000 year old art of Chinese face reading, your nose is a standout personality indicator. I found this fascinating, a recent study at The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago – yes, there is such a place – found that blood surges [...]
The healthiest fast food restaurants
~by Brandi, courtesy of DietsinReview Fast food always gets a bad wrap for its poor nutrition value and low-quality ingredients. However, there was reprieve for some as the results of a new Zagat’s survey were revealed. The popular restaurant review service surveyed 6,100 fast food diners to find out their favorites in a number of [...]
Michael Jackson, dead at 50 of cardiac arrest
MSNBC is reporting that Michael Jackson was rushed to UCLA Medical Centre this afternoon with a possible cardiac arrest and has confirmed that he has died in hospital. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told the newspaper that Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home and CPR was performed. Update Friday [...]
If you could turn back time…
If you could turn back time, maybe back to your early 20s would you change anything? If you turned back time to where you were a parent for the first time, would you change anything there? What about when the children are all grown up? If I could turn back time it would be to when [...]
How to lower your sugar intake
We are consuming too much of the sweet stuff. Here is how to dial it back… Fess Up – Think your sugar intake is under control? It’s likely not, if you are eating anything from Ketchup, which is one-third sugar to cold cuts or drinking frappuccinos. While you shouldn’t avoid healthy foods that contain natural sugars, [...]
GGS High Fives for Five Great Posts
Before you dive into that pool today, check out these great blog posts we found around the web: A woman’s week at the gym-by Daily Screw Ups 100 Things I am Grateful for-by Mommy Michellegj Elliptical Trainers-Ur Doing it Wrong? by Cranky Fitness Dieting Excuses You Can Beat Today-by Cherishable 73 Running Songs-by Marathon Mommy [...]
Baked Chicken Florentine Casserole and Apple Spinach Salad
Guest post by Dawn Billesbach, owner/writer of www.menufortheweek.com There are not words for just how amazing this dish is. I swear that it’s the best thing I’ve ever made – nothing like tooting my own horn. Of course, it’s highly caloric, but worth every single delicious calorie. Baked chicken Florentine Casserole and Apple, Cranberry, Spinach [...]
Sensei For Weight Loss Review
When I was asked to review the Sensei Weight Loss program, I was very excited about it. I do have 10lbs to lose and I have tried many programs in the past, some with greater success than others. Sensei’s plan is accessible via computer and many cel phones, including the ipod touch. A quick perusal [...]
Updated Post for: More Powerful than Atkins!
About a month ago, I wrote about a new diet that had come out by a team of scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University called the ‘Breakfast Cure’ Diet where you can eat ANYTHING for breakfast, as long as you eat low-carbs for the rest of the day. Well I did great for the first few [...]
Top Chick Flicks For Couch-Potato Days
Here’s a list of 10 classic favorite chick flicks. Below the top ten is a list of the fav chick flicks of our twitter friends. Want to add one? Leave the name of the movie in the comments! Pride & Prejudice Titanic The Notebook 10 Things I hate about you A Walk to Remember Pretty [...]
Grilled Eggplant with Garlic
Guest post by Karen Frank, of owner/writer www.7deadlysinsofnetworking.com When I asked my twitter friends ‘what do I do with the eggplant I just bought?’ Karen came to my rescue right away with this fabulous recipe! Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 [...]
New: Yogaglo for the yoga glow…
LOVE this! Launched on May 15th 2009, Yogaglo.com is the first website to enable yoga students from around the world to participate in actual classes in the comfort of their home or on the go. Classes are offered in a variety of yoga styles including Vinyasa Flow, Anusara®, Pre and Post-natal, Ashtanga, Hatha and Meditation at [...]
Running toward my next half marathon – or not
About a month ago I said that I was going to start to train for a half marathon because when I reached the finish line in my first half they did not issue any medals. Now it isn’t supposed to be about the medal, right?…well what a load of – okay it is ABSOLUTELY about [...]
Getting that bronze glow, the healthy way!
It’s that time of year that we all want to have color, but without the effects that the suns’ rays can give us: skin damage, wrinkles, freckles, skin cancer. Below, I have chosen a few self-tanners for our self-tanner round up. They sure have come along way since back in the day! You can now [...]
Get that sun-kissed glow…
Last week I sat in the beautiful sun. It was so nice and warm and felt so good on my skin until I realized that I got burnt. I was left with a red face and chest for days. I do have a nice glow but now I am starting to peel! So, I thought it best for my [...]
