Match.com has a list of things you should do while you’re SINGLE.  And each thing is sort of designed to help you in your NEXT relationship.  Here are the top five . . .

#1.)  TRAVEL ALONE. It helps you build self-confidence, because you have to make every decision yourself.  And learning to be more independent can help you in your next relationship, because being TOO dependant on other people can be a turn off.

#2.)  STAY OUT ALL NIGHT. Just not EVERY night.  But you have to be a LITTLE wild when you’re single, or you’ll regret it. Because once you’re with someone again, you won’t be ABLE to do whatever you want.

#3.)  LEARN HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. So, if your ex was the one who did all the cooking and cleaning, don’t become a slob once you’re single.

#4.)  SPEND A WEEKEND WITH A MARRIED COUPLE YOUR OWN AGE. Match.com says spending 48 hours with a real couple will remind you that relationships aren’t perfect.  And then you won’t rush into a BAD one.

–And if your friends come off like some kind of perfect DREAM couple . . . don’t be fooled, and rush into another relationship even FASTER.  Because people are usually on their best behavior when they have visitors.

#5.)  STAY SINGLE FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS. According to Match.com, that’s how long you need to really process a break-up.  Otherwise, your next relationship won’t be any better.

–It shouldn’t really be a RULE though, because you might meet someone TOMORROW.  But the point is, if you just hop from one relationship to the next, you won’t give yourself enough time to reflect on why your last relationship failed.

Not everyone lives to be 100 years old, but more people are making it to the century mark today than ever before.Think you’ve got a shot?Here are five signs you might live to be 100 …

#1.)YOU DON’T SNORE.Snoring’s a sign of sleep apnea, which means you stop breathing because your throat tissue collapses and blocks your airway.Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, memory problems, weight gain, and depression.

—And an 18-year study found that people who DON’T have sleep apnea live longer.

#2.)YOU’RE THE LIFE OF THE PARTY.According to a Swedish study of 500 men and women, outgoing people are 50 percent LESS likely to develop dementia.And outgoing people also tended to describe themselves as “not easily stressed.”

#3.)YOU RUN FOR 40 MINUTES A DAY.Researchers at Stanford University tracked runners and non-runners for 21 years and found that middle-aged people who run for a total of five hours a week live longer and function better physically as they age.

#4.)YOU FEEL YOUNG.People who live to be 100 years old tend to FEEL younger than they ARE.According to experts, feeling YOUTHFUL makes you more optimistic, more motivated, and more able to overcome challenges.

—All those things reduce stress, boost your immune system, and lower your risk of disease.

#5.)YOU USE TECHNOLOGY.According to an annual poll of people over the age of 100, many of the oldest people in America send e-mail, Google old friends, and even DATE online.And research shows that using technology keeps you mentally sharp and socially engaged.

A woman will do things for her man because making him happy makes her happy.
A woman wants you to do things for her ONLY if you WANT to do it for her.
A woman just wants to know the truth.
A woman will do what it takes to get things done.

A man will do things for his lady because he doesn’t want to get in trouble.
A man wants you to do things for him because that’s what he wants.
A man just wants to feel good.
A man wants convenience.

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I saw on the news today that a diet high in sugar causes wrinkles and sagging skin!  I decided to look up foods that ‘hook you up’.  Here are the top 10 anti-aging foods:

1. Avocado –   This fruit, which is usually eaten as a vegetable, is a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat that may help to reduce level of a bad type of cholesterol in body. Avocado is a good source of vitamin E and can help to maintain healthy skin and prevent skin aging.  It is rich in potassium which helps prevent fluid retention and high blood pressure.

2. Berries –  All black and blue berries such as blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and black grapes contain phytochemicals known as flavonoids-powerful antioxidants which help to protect the body against damage caused by free radicals and aging.

3. Cruciferous Vegetables –  The family of Cruciferous vegetables includes cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, turnip, brussels sprouts, radish and watercress. Cruciferous vegetables assist the body in its fight against toxins and cancer. You should try to consume at least 115g/40z(of any one or a combination) of these vegetables on a daily basis. If possible, eat them raw or very lightly cooked so that the important enzymes remain intact.

4. Garlic –  Eating a clove of garlic a day (raw or cooked) helps to protect the body against cancer and heart disease.

5. Ginger –  This spicy root can boost the digestive and circulatory systems, which can be useful for older people. Ginger may also help to alleviate rheumatic aches and pains.

6. Nuts –  Most varieties of nuts are good sources of minerals, particularly walnuts and brazi nuts. Walnuts, although high in calories, are rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium.  Adding nuts to your diet (sprinkle them on salads and desserts) can enhance the functioning of your digestive and immune systems, improve your skin help control prevent cancer. Nuts may also help control cholesterol levels. Never eat rancid nuts, however, as they have been linked to a high incidence of free radicals.

7. Soya –  Menopausal women might find that soya helps to maintain estrogen levels. Soya may alleviate menopausal hot flush and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and heart disease. Look out for fermented soya products, which are more easily digested, therefore more nutritional, and do not generally cause food intolerances. You may want to check that soya products have not been genetically modified. Soya should not be confused with soya sauce, which is full of salt and should be used sparingly, if at all.

8. Whole meal pasta and rice –  Complex carbohydrates provide a consistent supply of energy throughout the day and should make up the bulk of your diet. Wholemeal pasta is an excellent complex carbohydrate. It is high in fiber and contains twice the amount of iron as normal pasta. Brown rice is another recommended complex carbohydrate, which is high in fibre and B vitamins.

9, Watermelon – Both the flesh and seeds of the watermelon are nutritious so try blending them together in a food processor and drinking as a juice. The flesh contain vitamin A, B and C; the seeds contain selenium, essential fats, zinc and vitamin E, all of which help against free radical damage and aging.

10. Water –  Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day in order to remain healthy. Water helps us to get rid of the toxins and unwanted waste materials from your body.  Don’t rely on thirst; this sensation diminishes with age. Drink often and choose from nutritious liquids, including 100% fruit and vegetable juices, skim or low fat milk, broths, sparkling water, and teas. You can also get fluids from foods, especially those that are liquid at room temperature. Try gelatin, frozen yogurt, soups, watermelon, oranges, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

If you’re picking out your Halloween candy this week, Reader’s Digest has a list of the unhealthiest Halloween candies you can buy. Obviously, ALL candy is bad for you, but here are the top five.

And remember, the recommended daily limit for processed sugar in a 2,000 calorie diet is about 40 grams, or between 100 and 150 calories. That’s about eight teaspoons.

#1 – Twizzlers – They don’t have much fat, but they’re basically just sugar . . . which turns to fat in your body if you don’t burn it off. And one Twizzler has about 35 calories and five grams of sugar.
#2 – Fun-Sized Butterfingers – Each one has 45 calories, and two grams of fat. So if you have four of them and weigh 150 pounds, you’d have to walk about 30 minutes to burn it off.

#3 – Fun-Sized Baby Ruth – Just one has upwards of 80 calories, four grams of fat, and 10 grams of sugar. It’s mostly because of the chocolate-and-peanuts combo.

#4 – Fun-Sized Mounds – They’re dark chocolate and have coconut filling, which might SOUND healthier. But one bar has 4.5 grams of fat, 7 grams of sugar, and 80 calories.

#5 – Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins – They’re the Halloween version of Peanut Butter Cups, and they’re probably the worst.
*Instead of two small pieces, you get one big one that has 180 calories, 16 grams of sugar, and 11 grams of fat.
*The peanut butter is the main reason it’s so bad. And just to put it in perspective, if you eat two of them, that’s 60 more calories than a McDonald’s cheeseburger.

THERE ARE JUST THREE REASONS WHY WOMEN BREAK UP WITH MEN . . . BUT 11 REASONS WHY MEN BREAK UP WITH WOMEN:

According to the latest issue of “Women’s Health” magazine, there are THREE reasons why women break up with men.  They are:

#1.) He changed

#2.) They were no longer compatible as a couple

#3.) And he cheated

-But, according to a writer over at Yahoo Shine, there are 11 different reasons why men break up with women.  They are:

#1.) He got bored

#2.) One person was more serious about the relationship than the other

#3.) He burned out on the relationship

#4.) He was tempted to cheat

#5.) All his friends broke up with their girlfriends

#6.) Their lives were moving in different directions

#7.) He was feeling selfish

#8.) He misread his own feelings

#9.) His friends or family didn’t like her

#10.) He was starting to take her for granted

#11.) She was too negative

#12.) . . . or . . .  😛

If you had to pick one, would you prefer to date an overweight or underweight body type? Please chose only one or the other. There are no in between answers. This is a very important survey I’m conducting. Thank you. 😀

A)

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It’s time to get healthy in 2011.  Green Shake time!!  I’ll share the recipe soon.  Stay tuned.

Although it’s already widely known that the fat gained from almond is beneficial to your health but few people consume almond as daily snack due to the fact to the fear of weight gain. A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition challenged that widely known fact by doing a research which proved otherwise. In truth, if consumed regularly, almonds can actually block some fat from being absorbed.

In the study, the researchers involved 20 overweight women to eat two different diet plans. First they divided the women into two groups, the first group was asked to follow a normal diet plan with addition of consuming 56 grams of almonds everyday for 10 weeks while the other group was told do follow their diet plan but wasn’t instructed to eat almonds at all for 10 weeks. Then both groups were asked to break before switching their diet plan.

As a result, the group who consumed almond didn’t experience any weight gain at all and in turn they got some of their dietary nutrition requirements from almonds. While 56 grams of almonds contain around 344 calories, in reality we will only get 77 calories from 56 grams of almonds according to the research.

Here are some conclusions that I gained from the research:

1. A cup of almond decreases total carbohydrate intake in a given day.
2. The fiber structure in almond prevents some fat from being absorbed.
3. Almonds can reduce blood sugar level which often leads people to eat more than they should.

If you can’t make it to the gym, don’t worry . . . You burn 100 calories in an hour and forty minutes if you just SIT THERE AND DO NOTHING.

–Obviously, that won’t help you get in SHAPE.  But doing more HOUSEWORK might.  Here are ten chores and how long you have to do them to burn 100 calories.  Keep in mind that WALKING SLOWLY burns 100 calories in about 25 minutes.

#8)  CHANGING THE SHEETS ON YOUR BED. 50 minutes.

#7)  IRONING: 45 minutes.

#6)  COOKING: 36 minutes.

#5)  GENERAL HOUSE CLEANING: Just picking up around the house burns 100 calories in about a half an hour.

#4)  VACUUMING: 26 minutes.

#3)  SWEEPING: 22 minutes.  And mopping burns even MORE calories because you have to deal with the heavy bucket of water.

#2)  GARDENING: 20 minutes.

#1)  MOWING THE LAWN: To burn 100 calories, you only have to do it for 14 minutes.  But obviously, that’s only if you have a PUSH mower, not a RIDING mower.

This morning’s workout . . . .

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Here’s the proper way to use the BUTT BLASTER machine.  Keep it focused!!!  Errrr . . . Eye of the Tiger with my trainer and one of my best friends . . . IFBB Pro Miss Sherlyn Roy!

Ernestine Shepard is 73 years old and is in the Guinness Book of World Records’ as the oldest female bodybuilder. She spends her days running, lifting weight and working out other senior citizens in Baltimore. She started working out at age 56 when she found herself trying on swimsuits and not being happy with what she saw. SInce then, she’s been dedicated to the game and healthier and happier than ever! What an inspiration!

Here’s the proper way to do Twisting Lower Abs.

Here are some more demonstrations of various exercises.   These two workouts focus on your thighs. Don’t get hurt tryin’ this move! LOL 😛

Advanced workout of the outer thighs on the Abduction Machine

The Advanced workout of the inner thighs on the Adduction Machine.

… but I call it the ‘Pelvic THURST’ move! LOL … Canary Bird & Blue Hummingbird at your service … get fit! 😛

Follow Sher and I as we demonstrate the proper way to perform the lying down dumbbell press exercise. Do you think I’m ready to be a world class female bodybuilder? Errrrrr 😛

Complete your ab workout on the Roman Chair.  DAMMN! Check out those leg kicks! Watch out! I will hurt you! 😛 Woo Hoo!

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