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“I eat like a bird, why do I gain weight?” When someone says that, I ask them “What kind or a bird a sparrow or a vulture”? Studies showed that there is a direct correlation between a person being inactive and weight gain. Experts say that it is inactivity, not excess eating that can add excess body fat.

Losing excess bodyweight is simple as soon as one follows certain systematic
procedures. You cannot, however, invent your own rules or follow the advice of the
uninformed.

For instance, I recently talked with a woman who was following a well-known
franchised diet plan. Her “diet consultant” recommended that she should not
exercise while dieting.

Proving this thinking is erroneous are many articles in Medical Journals. They state
that if one simultaneously attempts weight loss without following a properly
designed exercise program, some or the lost body weight is muscle tissue.

Muscle tissue is dynamic tissue and provides the ability to fulfill daily activities as
sitting, standing, and walking. It is extremely important to preserve as much of it as
possible. If you exercise while dieting, you will not lose valuable muscle tissue.

Weight Management

Three components to weight control are interdependent and mutually supportive.
They are (1. Diet (2. Exercises, and (3. Behavioral change and (4. A support system.
Most experts recommend an intake of 1200 to 1500 calories daily. That amount of
calories will pro vide the body with enough energy to allow all bodily functions to
happen. Typically, less calories are not considered healthy for the average person.

The exact mix of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in this 1200-1500 calorie vary.
Generally, a healthy diet should be high in carbohydrates intake, low in fat and
protein. Check with your physician for recommendations. Your diet should also:

I. Satisfy all nutrients needs except most energy needs.
2. Be acceptable to meet individual tastes and way of life.
3. Minimize hunger and low energy.
4. Be readily available and socially acceptable.
5. Favor the establishment of a lasting pattern of eating.
6. Be conducive to improvement of complete health.

Exercise

The following guidelines offer a result producing fitness program for dieters.
I. Frequency: Three to five days per week.

2. Intensity: 40 to 85% of your maximum heart rate, depending on your present
physical condition. Calculate maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from the
number 220.

3. Duration: Up to 30 minutes (or as recommended by you health care provider) at
a moderate pace, which allows normal conversation while exercising. Check with
your physician or health care practitioner for recommendations.

4. Type of activity: Any activity maintained for a time, using large muscle groups in
Rhymtic motions. Example: jogging-running, walking-hiking, swimming, cycling
(stationary or on-road), rowing machines, or any endurance-type game activities,
such as cycling (stationary or on the road), or any other endurance type activities
you prefer.

It will take about three months to reach a maximal improvement in fitness. Then,
you must continue to exercise and practice weight management to prevent your
body from reverting, slowly but surely, to its previous, out-or shape condition.

Behavioral Modification and a Support System

Behavior change is the most difficult to master and the most complex of the three
components; space does not allow an in-depth discussion or it here. However, here
are some guidelines that work.

1. Keep precise records daily.

2. Eat roods you enjoy but know when to stop.

3. Enlist the support or friends and relatives.

4. Weigh yourself no more than once a day -morning is best.

5. Don’t be so serious about it that you become disheartened if you “blow it”
occasionally.

6. Don’t expect to lose more than three pounds or more per week. That is much fat.
Next time, you are al a meat counter, ask the butcher for three pounds or fat.
Seeing believes.

7. Expect about a seven to ten day interval time before your diet kicks in and your
weigh begins to drop. Do not abandon hope so soon.

8. If possible, divide your total calorie intake for the day into many small instead or
three large meals.

9. Be patient! You can do it.

10. Set realistic, long-term goals.

Remember staying fit is a way or life. It calls for above average discipline,
motivation, and patience.

Everyone that makes the commitment to lose excess body fat and to become fit,
agree on one thing: Once you achieve wellness, you will never want to be average
again.

You can and should do it.

Go for it.

Joseph F Mullen
Author/Consultant/Fitness Coach
www.joemullen.org

Joseph Mullen is the author of numerous books, national magazine and newspaper
articles, with appearances on numerous radio and television programs.

A former owner of fitness and physical therapy centers, he is a former staff member
of Nautilus SportsMedical Industries and former Regional Director of Northern
California for MedX West.

He is the President of Fitness Therapy Publishing. His latest book is: The Da Vinci
Fitness Code which is available by contacting him at joemullen.org@mac.com

The con artist’s philosophy is “the gullible were put on this earth to be gulled.” In the past, con artists were usually referred to as con men. This is no longer the case as more and more women have become involved in con games and numerous variations of con games. Before we proceed with some tips on “how not to get conned” you should always remember that a con artist could be a male or a female. In addition, many times the con artist will work with a child who will assist them in accomplishing their goal. That goal is to GET YOUR MONEY.

Here are some good rules to follow all the time - whether or not you suspect a fraud:

• Don’t believe in something-for-nothing offers. You get what you pay for.

• Be suspicious of high-pressure sales efforts.

• Take your time; think about it before you part with your money.

• Get all agreements in writing. Insist that agreements be in plain English and not legalese.

• Read all contracts and agreements before signing. Have a lawyer examine all major contracts.

• Beware of anyone who comes to your door asking for money for charity or for personal reasons.

HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
Home repairs and improvements can be costly. Watch out if:

• Somebody offers to do an expensive job for an unusually low price

• If a firm offers to make a “free” inspection or if the person just happened to be in the neighborhood.

• The most popular home improvement frauds are roof repair and painting, driveway sealing, and termite inspection.

To avoid home improvement and repair fraud, try the following:

• Always get several estimates for every repair job, and compare prices and terms. Check to see if there is a charge for estimates.

• Ask your friends for recommendations. Alternatively, ask the firm for references - and CHECK THEM!

• Check the identification of all “inspectors.”

• Call the loan Consumer Affairs office or the Better Business Bureau to check the company’s reputation before you authorize any work.

• Be suspicious of high-pressure sales tactics.

• Pay by check - never with cash. Arrange to make the payments in installments.

Remember, it’s YOUR hard-earned money at stake here. Don’t be so willing to “give it away” without a second thought.

About the author:

Kevin Carraway is the owner of http://www.buy-stun-gun.com,which specializes in Stun Master 775,000 volt stun guns and offers a free crime prevention tips newsletter.

This type of entrepreneur usually possesses previous experience in the retail industry, though it is not totally necessary to have previous experience in order to succeed. However, an inexperienced online retailer faces the biggest learning curve.

In order to sell tangible goods, you’ll need to learn the ins and outs of wholesale for product sourcing. You’ll need to learn how to set the optimal price point for your products to remain profitable and competitive. You must deal with shipping and returns.

If you run a one-person operation, it will be near impossible to ship products in the necessary volume. In this case, you’ll need to find companies which can “drop ship” your product. Drop shipping is a fulfillment service.

This sounds ideal - but be forewarned. Most real wholesalers have minimum order requirements and will not ship single items.

Drop ship wholesalers who do ship single items often mark up their prices and you end up paying at least 10%-15% above the true wholesale cost. This isn’t a small price to pay when your objective is competitive pricing. Even a small mark up can kill your profit margin.

If you choose this route, be prepared for a lot of hard work! Online retail requires persistence, patience, strategic planning and a high degree of risk.

Kevin Nobleman has researched and uncovered numerous scams in the corrupt online drop ship industry. He has written special articles to help people avoid drop ship scams. With five years of experience in the online drop ship industry, Kevin has discovered over two dozen legitimate drop ship compananies, wholesalers, independent suppliers and buyer/seller communities he would encourage you to do business with. He provides this report in a valuable information package on his website, http://www.restaurantandbar.org

Italian baby names - like the language itself, can be very
beautiful, flowing and romantic. Who can resist the beautiful
sounding Allesandro (literal meaning “The protector and helper
of mankind”), or Giovanni (”God is gracious”) or Carmela (”A
garden or orchard”).

Italian is a romance language and this is reflected in the
beauty of the names. However, surprisingly, the range of Italian
baby names is actually quite narrow due to the historically very
traditional methods used in naming babies.

In Italy, there has always been a very firm set of rules for
naming children, i.e.;

The first male is always named after his paternal grandfather.
The second male is always named after his maternal grandfather.
The first female is always named after her paternal grandmother.
The second female is always named after her maternal
grandmother.

The subsequent children can then be named be named after the
parents, favorite aunts or uncles, a saint or a deceased
relative. This all-pervasive custom has created the situation
where many Italian families have several children, of similar
ages, with exactly the same names. For example, if a man named
Giovanni has 3 sons and each of them get married and have their
own children, in all 3 cases, the first boy born into the family
would be named Giovanni. Similarly, the first girl would be
named after Giovanni’s wife. Given that Italians have,
traditionally been devout Catholics with a tendency to have
large families, you can see how family gatherings could become
quite confusing!!

If this isn’t confusing enough, Italians often also have 2
birthday celebrations! As well as the birthday itself, Italians
often celebrate their “Name Day”, or Onomastico. Italian babies
often have one of their names connected to a particular patron
saint, e.g. the saint of their town, or a saint who has a
special significance for their parents. Each of the many saints
has a special feast day, for example the 3rd of March is the
feast day of St. Tereza Verzeri - one of many different St
Tereza’s! The name day is celebrated just like the birthday and
is seen as just as important.

But you don’t have to be Italian, Catholic, or willing to have 2
birthday celebrations to start consideirng the use of an Italian
name for your child. In this fast shrinking and individualistic
world, Italian names are becoming more and more common in some
of the most unusual places - witness how many Brazillian soccer
players seem to have Italian names!!

So, what are currently, the most popular Italian names? Here are
the top 10 most popular Italian baby names registered by baptism
in Italy:

MALE / FEMALE 1.Giuseppe / Maria 2.Giovanni / Anna 3.Antonio /
Giuseppina 4.Mario / Rosa 5.Luigi / Angela 6.Francesco /
Giovanna 7.Angelo / Teresa 8.Vincenzo / Lucia 9.Pietro / Carmela
10.Salvatore / Caterina

Italian names are not only beautiful sounding, but also usually
have very nice meanings. There are lots of good Internet sites
featuring some excellent lists of Italian names, together with
their meanings, so its quite easy to explore this option when
choosing a baby name. Remember also that many Italian names are
Latin derivatives of other names, so why not give them a try -
after all, doesn’t Gianni and Caterina sound a just little bit
nicer than John and Catherine?