Once you develop your courage, you begin to better your life. Developing courage will help you take risks to a brighter future that you usually would not take. When you develop courage, you put fear behind you. Bravery is the process of admitting that you have fears, yet you are willing to determine a way to defeat those fears and not let these fears take charge of you. Yes, it is ok to embrace your fears at times.
Read MoreNo matter what your reasons are for starting an exercise program you really need to pay attention to your nutritional needs. If you exercise like crazy but eat a high caloric diet you will not reap the full benefits from your workouts.
Read MoreSetting the right goals is an important first step. Most people trying to lose weight focus just on weight loss. However, you’ll be more successful if you focus on nutritional and exercise changes that lead to long-term weight change. Successful weight managers select no more than two or three goals at a time.
Effective goals are Specific and Attainable. “Exercise more” is a commendable ideal, but it’s not specific. “Walk five miles every day” is specific and measurable, but is it attainable if you’re just starting out? “Walk 30 minutes every day” is more attainable, but what happens if you’re held up at work or there’s a thunderstorm? “Walk 30 minutes, five days each week” is specific, attainable, and forgiving. In short, a great goal!
Read MoreIn the past 27 years as a coach I have probably been told “I can’t” no less than at least twice a day by a client or someone asking for advice. Every time I hear “I can’t” I have proven to that person that they can but just won’t. Sometimes it’s fear but most of the time it’s laziness. I say it’s laziness because it requires effort to do something that they have never done before.
Read MoreWhen you are looking for the best diet that can help you lose weight, you will soon discover that there are two main diets: the paleo diet and the ketogenic diet.
One of the things that may surprise you is that both diets share some similarities in terms of the benefits as well as in the terms of the foods. Nevertheless, they also have their differences.
Read MoreAvocado and Crab Appetizer (2 serving)
1 avocado and half a lemon
4 ounces crabmeat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dash of Worcestershire
3 teaspoons freshly minced salad herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 glasses
In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons herbs, and season to taste.
Peel the avocado, cut in half, remove pit, and slice. Equally divide the slices in the glasses and sprinkle lemon juice to prevent browning. Top with the crabmeat and drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette. Finish by sprinkling the remaining herbs and serve immediately.
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