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Secret of David Blane "Balducci Levitation" magic Trick

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Secret of David Blane "Balducci Levitation" magic Trick

Intro
The Balducci Levitation is an illusion
that can be performed anywhere,
anytime. The illustration to the left show
you the audience point-of-view.Stand
about 8 to 10 feet away from the
audience at a 45° 'backward' angle.
This is an angle sensitive trick. You
have to practice your angles over and
over to get used to them. One bad angle
or position and the illusion is blown!

The Secret
All there is to do is pretend to "float off of the ground while you
tippee-toe on just one foot (the foot furthest from their view) as
shown to the right and below. The audience can not see your
supporting foot because it is hidden by three things: your pants, the
angle of the trick and your closest shoe (which hides their view of
the foot being used to "levitate" you.) You might only rise 3 or 5
inches off of the ground, but it's all in the presentation! You will want
to slowly rise off of the ground . . . wait a few seconds and then
drop fast. Stay up too long and they will probably figure it out.

Rope Magic "Tightrope Balancing Ball" secrets

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Rope Magic "Tightrope Balancing Ball" secrets

Effect:
A two or three-foot rope is held tightly between the
performer’s hands. The performer proceeds to balance a
ball on the rope and mystically the ball rolls from one end
of the rope to the other.

Secret:
A thin piece of black thread almost as long as the
rope is used to build a track for the ball to roll on. Tie both
ends of the thread near the ends of the rope leaving just a
little slack. Facing the audience, hold the rope tight with
both hands at opposite ends, the thread should be behind
the rope. Insert your thumbs between the rope and the
thread to spread them apart from each other, this is what
creates the secret track. Now your ping-pong ball or
hollow billiard ball can be rolled back and forth on a single
piece of rope. This can be effectively used in a billiards
routine or a rope routine.

Rope Magic "The Runaway Knot" secrets

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Rope Magic "The Runaway Knot" secrets

Effect:
The performer takes a piece of rope and allows the
spectator to cut it in two. The two ends of the rope are then
tied together, and then held up. The magician slides the
knot down the length of the rope, and makes it vanish.

Secret:
Take a three or four foot piece of rope and tie the
ends together to form a loop. Start by holding the rope in
your right hand, laying the knot of the loop across your
face up palm. Take your left hand, palm face down, and
place your hand into the backside of the loop and grab the
other half of the rope with your left hand. Bring your
hands together and lay the other piece of rope in your right
hand, twisting your hands back to their natural position.

This should cross the strings twice forming a small lock,
immediately cover this lock with your right hand as you
are bringing your hands together. Hold the rope with your
left hand a few inches away from your right, and ask a
spectator to cut the rope in between your hands. Covering
the lock with your right hand still, it looks like two pieces
of rope of the same size, hanging side by side. Now tie the
two loose ends hanging from the top of your hand together
without revealing the hidden lock, this knot can now be
slid up and down the rope. Slide the knot off the rope to
finish.

David Blaine's Street Magic "The Pop-Up Card" secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "The Pop-Up Card" secrets

Incorporated into David Blaine's 'Ambitious Card' routine.
A signed card is placed into the centre of the deck - with a snap of the fingers the cards returns to
the top.
The card is again placed into the centre of the deck, another snap of the fingers and once more the
card returns to the top.
The magician now takes the end of the face-up signed card and proceeds to bend it almost double,
he turns the bent card face down, cuts off the bottom half of the deck and holds the deck at eye
level where the bent card can be clearly seen on top. Still holding the cards at eye level the
magician places the cut portion on top of the bent card, sandwiching it at the centre.
The magician holds his right hand above the cards, a snap of the fingers and the bent card passes

up through the deck and pops-up on the top, it is displayed and seen to be the signed card !
Method
Fan the deck face-up and have your volunteer select a card by touching it.
As you close the fan, cut the deck one card below the chosen card and take that portion to the top
(bottom).
Turn the deck over and Double Lift the top two cards displaying the chosen card. Have the chosen
card signed on the face. Turn the 'double' over.
Openly lift off the top card and have the volunteer cut off half of the deck - place the chosen (?)
card onto the bottom portion and ask the volunteer to place his half of the cut deck on top.
Ask the volunteer to snap his fingers - turnover the top card to show that the signed card has
returned to the top !
Place the signed card to one side.
You now have two problems..
One: You must lose the card in the centre again.
Two: at the same time you must control the chosen card to a position second from the top (in order
to perform the Pop-Up card effect).
Both problems can be solved with one move.....
Hold the deck in the dealing position with a little finger break under the top card. The deck is then
held (left hand) with the deck almost at right angles to the floor, in this position use the left thumb
to split the deck halfway saying "That looks like about halfway doesn't it ?" The break held by the
little finger should be hidden by the base of the thumb.
Pick up the signed card and bring it in from the rear, giving the appearance of returning the card
at the halfway split - it is actually returned into the break held by the little finger - beneath the top
card. [This move requires much practice in front of a mirror.]
Once the card has been returned, the hands/cards are brought back to a level position.
Have the volunteer snap their fingers and with some flair and a riffle, 'double lift' the signed card

and place it out-jogged (face-up) on top of the deck.
Take the outer-end of the face up ('double') signed card with your right hand and bend it almost in
half, then turn the 'double' bent card face down (leaving it bent).
The right hand now cuts the deck (Biddle grip) and the left thumb openly slips off the top bent
card onto the bottom portion of the deck as the right hand (with the top portion) is withdrawn to
the right.
The right index finger must keep pressure on the bent signed card which is on top of the half held
in the right hand.
Hold the left hand portion at eye level where the bent card can be clearly seen. Still holding the
cards at eye level, place the right hand portion on top of the bottom half, sandwiching the bent
card in the centre.
The left hand thumb and index finger must now take control the deck and hold down the bent
signed card, ensuring that it doesn't pop-up prematurely.
The magician holds his right index finger above the cards and asks the volunteer to snap his
fingers, at that moment the magician releases the pressure on the top card and up it Pops !!
Turn the card over, to reveal, once again, the signed card.

David Blaine's Street Magic "Tax Disc thro' Car Windscreen" secrets

2009-02-04T23:28:00.001-08:00

David Blaine's Street Magic "Tax Disc thro' Car Windscreen" secrets

A passer-by is asked to examine a Tax disc within a car windscreen.

A hand is placed over the position of disc, from beneath the hand a tax disc is slowly pulled out !

The magician removes his hand to show that the tax disc inside the windscreen is missing ! At the
same time he gives the tax disc to the passer-by to examine.

Method.
I have heard a couple of theories as to how the tax disc is 'vanished', but the most plausible is
this.The disc on the inside the windscreen is pulled from its position by an accomplice. The
accomplice is positioned at the rear of the car and pulls the disc clear by means of a fine thread.

Rope Magic "The Classic Rope Trick" secrets

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Rope Magic "The Classic Rope Trick" secrets

Effect:
The performer cuts a rope into two equal pieces
with a pair of scissors, and ties the ends back together with
a small knot. The rope is quickly restored to its original
state and the knot vanishes.

Secret:
This should be done with a three or four-foot rope,
preferably a thin soft white rope. Hold the first end of the
rope (A) under your thumb allowing the end to barely
protrude in your left hand, palm facing you. Grab the other
end of the rope (D) with your right hand and place it inbetween
your first and second fingertips in your left hand.
Place your right hand fingers under the bottom of the loop
at the middle of the rope and bring it straight up to your
left hand, lifting the rope with it. Just before you bring the
loop up to your left palm, use your first finger and thumb
to grab the rope behind your palm a half inch away from
the first end (A). Bring this piece of rope through the big
loop, and place the resulting smaller loop under your
thumb between the two ends of the rope. Cut the fake loop
making two new ends (B, C) and apparently two equal
lengths of rope to the spectators. You actually have one
real short piece on the left and one piece on the right
almost the length of the original, both locked together by a
loop behind your left hand. Drop both of the two ends of

the longer rope (B, D) on the right side of your hand
nearest your fingertips, hold the ends of the short rope (A,
B) keeping the secret loop still hidden with your left hand.
Close the last three fingers of your left hand into a fist
around the rope, and tie the ends of the shorter rope (A, B)
together around the longer piece and drop one end.
Holding one end of the rope now with your left hand,
announce that you have restored the rope and wait for the
laughs and haggling. Take the rope with your right hand,
holding it by the knot, and wrap it around your left hand
allowing the knot to slide off the rope as you do. If this
step is done fairly fast no one will realize you are
removing the fake knot. Reach into your pocket for some
magic wizard dust, drop the fake knot into your pocket,
and sprinkle the dust over the rope. Unwind the rope and
hand it out for examination.

David Blaine's Street Magic "Mind Probe" secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Mind Probe" secrets

Our intrepid magician goes forth onto the unforgiving streets.

A passing female is asked to take part in a simple experiment...
"I'll riffle the cards before your eyes - watch - think of one card."
The cards are duly riffled - faces towards the helper.
"Have you a card in mind ?"
"Yes"
Our Magician concentrates intensely.
"You could have choosen any one of 52 cards ......"
"You are thinking of a red card............ it's a low number.......... a three.
The card you are thinking of....... is.......... the 3 of Diamonds!"
"Whow, yes yes yes !!"

To perform this miracle of mind reading you will require a 'short card'.
You must shorten any card by about 1 mm.

Place the short card in front of the card which you want to force on your helper.
The 3 of Diamonds is a good card to use as a force card as it easily visible and not difficult for the
helper to get a 'fix' on it.

The cards are riffled at eye level and quite close the helpers face. The force card and the short card
should be positioned about 2/3 into the deck.

The cards should be riffled very fast ( so their faces appear blurred). When the short card is
reached the riffle is paused for an almost indiscernible moment - just long enough for the helper to
fix on the force card (3D).

The riffle continues at speed.

With a little performance the helpers mind is read and 'their' card is revealed by the magician.
This feat of magic requires much practice and it is useful if the helper is a little scatter brained or
slightly drunk ! You don't want some bright eyed smart alec to pre-select a card thereby ignoring
your riffle !!

Learn Card Tricks "Twenty Cards"

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Learn Card Tricks "Twenty Cards"

Effect:
The magician sets twenty randomly selected cards
on the table, face up. While the magician is out of the
room, each of the spectators mentally select a different pair
of cards. The performer randomly places the cards in rows
of five. Each of the spectators point to the two rows that
their cards are in, and the magician immediately picks up
their pair of cards.

Secret:
The cards are not actually placed at random,
instead a formula is used to place them in a special selfworking
pattern. Imagine that you see these four rows of
words spelled with big letters across the table: start, bells,
brooz, and dazed. Start by placing the first pairs of cards
on each imaginary S, then on each T, and on each A and R.
Continue going down the rows, placing the each of the
pairs of cards on the next pair of letters in the formula.
Now as the spectators point to the rows their two cards are
in, you pick up the only pair of cards in these rows.

Method:
Practice placing the cards in this formula, until
you can do it fast enough to look natural. Place the twenty
cards in pairs on the table first, leave the room, and ask the
spectators to select their pair of cards. Do not put them in
their special order until you have re-entered the room. This
will also give the spectators less time to over think the
entire process. When you enter the room, pick up the cards
and quickly lay them in the special order. Now if they say
their item is in the first and last row you know it is the
object in the place of the letter A. If their item is in the
second and third rows, then the letter B will be your key.
You will notice that you do not necessarily need to use the
letters to find the pairs, simply use the formula to place the
cards in their self-working location.

Learn Card Trick "Psychic Test" New

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Learn Card Trick "Psychic Test" New

Effect:
The magician tells an audience member to touch
the ace of spades. The magician lays the card down and
tells another member of the audience to touch the 10 of
clubs and another to touch the king of spades. The
magician asks everyone to recall his or her cards and all
three are correct.

Secret:
The secret is in the fact that the audience never sees
the card until the end. You begin by predicting the card
that is actually on the bottom of the deck, this is why the
you lay the cards down. Before you lay the card down
though, you look at it (tell them your making sure they are
right). This is the next card you will tell someone else to
touch. Once they touch their card you look at it again and
lay it down. Of course this is the next card that will
supposedly be touched, but you need the next person to
touch the bottom card. There are three possible ways of
dealing with this:

1.You can touch the last card yourself

2. You can ideally have help from a friend

3. You can use more than 3 cards every time a card is
chosen, put the top half of the deck to the side and have
them pick the next card from the bottom half ⠓ usually
this works pretty well, but it takes longer⠦and if you
make it work it is the most effective method, especially
with larger groups of people.

David Blaine's Street Magic "Kundalini Rising" secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Kundalini Rising" secrets

Said (by some) to be the best Rising Card effect available.
I believe Kundalini Rising is the Rising Card effect that David Blaine used in his show.

A deck of cards is shuffled by your volunteer and cut into two halves. Your volunteer then selects a
card from the half he/she chooses. After memorising the card, it is replaced, all the cards are then
returned to the box.

The box is returned to the volunteer, after a moment or two you ask them to relax their grip. As
they relax and slowly loosen their grip, their chosen card starts to rise from the deck, and may

jump out at the finish !
There are other Rising Card effects available from UK magic suppliers but I believe Kundalini

Rising is only available in the USA.
There are different ways of achieving the rising card effect, so shop around - or make your own !

David Blaine's Street Magic "Floating Dollar Bill" secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Floating Dollar Bill" secrets

A Dollar bill is crumpled in the hands - the bill is then seen to float and move above the hands.
Now, if you live in Haiti you may well be superstitious by nature and such an effect could leave a
lasting impression

Method.
The bill is made to float by means of 'Invisible Thread' which is 'fixed' to both hands

David Blaine's Street Magic "Voodoo Spirit Writing" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Voodoo Spirit Writing" Secrets

A willing volunteer selects and removes a card from a fanned deck, it is memorised before being
returned, the deck is then shuffled by the volunteer.

The magician remarks that he can sense the presence of a Voodoo spirit in the room and will
endeavour to use this spirit to locate the chosen card !

"I'm going to try something, I've never done this before, It's bizarre"

The deck is then placed on a table, a piece of blank green paper is folded and momentarily placed
on top of the deck.

The magician continues to build up the voodoo atmosphere by asking the volunteer to hold the
paper to his forehead and to visualise his chosen card. The magician then takes the paper and sets
fire to it with the cigarette lighter. The flaming paper is held over the magicians hand and allowed
to burn as he mumbles some barely audible magical words, the flame is then carefully blown out.

The magician now places the ash of the burnt paper onto his forearm. The ash is slowly rubbed
onto the skin.....
the name of the selected card now appears on the magicians forearm ! WHOOOOOO !!! , spooky
or what ? ;-)

Preparation.
In advance of performing this trick you must write the name of a card on your left forearm with
soft wet soap, (say the 3 Diamonds) It is best just to draw the symbol of the suit rather than the
word, you will also need to experiment with different soaps and with the amount of time you can
allow before the soap dries and won't stick to the ash !

A piece of 'spooky' green paper, about 3 x 3 inches. Coloured paper is best as it produces a black
ash.

You will also need a cigarette lighter in your right hand pocket.

Method.
Force a known card (3 Diamonds) onto a spectator, have it returned to the deck then follow the
effect as written above.

David Blaine's Street Magic "Two Card Monte" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Two Card Monte" Secrets

EFFECT:
Two Red Aces placed between a spectators fingers are 'switched' then 'switched back'.
The assistant turns the cards over to reveal two Black Queens !!!

The Set Up
At the top of the deck have the two Red Aces on top of two Black Queens.

Working.
Have an assistant make an upright fist, take the first Red Ace (showing it first) put it between the
first and second fingers (where it remains). Now take the second Red Ace (also showing it) quickly
stab it in and out of the two fingers (above the first Ace), saying "I just switched them", [you
haven't] quickly push the Ace in and out again now saying "Now I've switched them back" [you
haven't] Saying "I'll show you what I did", slowly demonstrate, this time you slowly and
deliberately exchange the two cards (one for the other) twice. Adding your own bit of patter, eg;
"Which do you think is on top ? Ace of Hearts or Ace of Diamonds ?".

Once done, ask your assistant to examine the faces of the two cards (Red Aces).

Repeat the fast 'switch move' ONCE - without the slow exchange, then ask the assistant which card
they think they are holding, pause, then ask them to look at the card (Red Ace) .

While they are answering and looking, hold your hands low (still looking at the assistant) and slip
the Red Ace you are holding to the bottom of the deck and take the first Black Queen from the top.

You are now ready for the next step.

Repeat the 'switch move' ONCE - with the slow exchange, this time actually exchanging the Black
Queen for the Ace held by the assistant. Now ask the assistant "Without Looking - which card are
you holding" - as they are now holding a Black Queen. While they are answering slip the Ace you
are holding to the bottom of the deck and take the second Black Queen from the top. Say again
"I'll show you again what I did "
Repeat the Double 'switch move' completely as described in the first paragraph.

Demonstrating how you switched the two cards, now they are left holding two Black Queens in
their hands.

Ask again "Which card do you think is on top now ?".

With a bit of by-play re-enforce the idea that they are holding Aces-Hearts/Diamonds.
Now for the crunch...

Ask your assistant to examine the two cards, revealing - Two Black Queens !!!

David Blaine's Street Magic "Twisting Arm Illusion" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Twisting Arm Illusion" Secrets

Anyone that has seen this will surely have figured it out almost immediately - all that is required is
a little lateral thinking. Here's my explanation anyway !

Approaching a passer-by David says"Excuse me can I show you something ?" "It's strange",
"Look" "I can't understand it", at this point he squats down and places two hands flat on the

ground with the fingers pointing directly towards each other.
"Look " "Hmmm ?" "No, Come around here". Asking the 'helper' to come around to the left side
of his body.

Still seeming unsure he says "OK, do this with me" lifting his left hand clear of the ground, leaving
just his right hand in contact with the ground. "Put your hand on the ground like mine." indicating
the position of his right hand which is pointing directly to the left.
"Now do this" - David starts turning his hand anti-clockwise. After a few moments the 'helper'
finds that he cannot move his hand any further but David continues to turn his hand around -
around - and around, until it has passed through an impossible 360 degrees!

David stands up, rubs and massages his shoulder - the helper is speechless.
The 'Secret'.

As David asks his helper the come to the other side he lifts his right hand up slightly and turns it
clockwise through 360 degrees and replaces it on the ground in that position. All that is required
now, is for David to 'unwind' his arm. Adding suitable sound effects.

This effect is best done wearing a baggy sleeved garment.

As I perform this trick I keep my left hand around my back and at a suitable moment, click my
fingers loudly and make a jerking movement with my right shoulder and uttering a low "Aaarrrgh
! "
It's a 'killer' !!
Try to keep a straight face !

David Blaine's Street Magic "Thought Card - Found " secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Thought Card - Found " secrets

David approaches a passer-by and asks that they hold a pack of cards and to merely think of any
card that is in the pack.
"Are you thinking of one ?" - "Not the Ace of Spades ! " - "Think of another ."
"OK - got one ? - Yes ? - OK, I want you to visualise your card turning around, can you do that ?"
"What's the name of your card ?"

The spectators announces his 'Thought card' - "The 5 of Diamonds".

David takes the pack from the spectator and removes the deck - fanning the cards face up he comes
to one face down card.
"What was your thought card ?" asks David again.
"The 5 of Diamonds" replies the spectator.

The spectator takes the face down card and turns it over - it is the 5 of Diamonds !!

Requirements.
A special deck of cards known as an Invisible Deck.
In this deck the cards all have 'roughing fluid' applied to their backs.

There are various set ups but the cards are generally arrange in 'pairs'
eg; back to back, face-up face-down, red to black and odd to even, the value of the pairs making a
total of 13.

There is more to it than this but this gives you the gist of this gaffed deck.
What the magician must do is to memorise the combinations and pairs so that he is able to locate
the 'pair' of the 'Thought card'. He must also remove the deck from the box so that the 'thought
card' is face down (half the deck will also be face down with their paired cards).

Sounds complicated but it is relatively easy once learned.

As the cards are being fanned a squeezing pressure must be applied and maintained to the deck so
that the back to back 'pairs' do not separate.

Once the 'pair' to the thought card is located the pressure is released and the face down 'Thought
card' is pushed forward.

David Blaine's Street Magic "Twisting Arm Illusion" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Thought Card - Found " secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "The Un-Dead" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "The Un-Dead" Secrets

Our intrepid street performer approaches a passer-by....

"Let me show you something strange", "It's bizarre !"

He reaches towards a car windscreen and removes a dead fly... holding it carefully on the palm of
his hand he shows that the fly is indeed dead. The performer asks the passer-bye to cup his hands
around the fly, after a moment or two the fly comes to life and flies off............. SHREEEEEK !!!

Preparation.
Now, you are going to need a supply of Bluebottles for this, I suggest you make this a summer trick
as there will be a ready supply of Bluebottle maggots at your local fishing tackle shop. The maggots
can be encouraged to pupate at different intervals by keeping them at different temperatures.

Alternatively you could try swatting one, but in my experience they don't take too kindly to this
sort of treatment !!

Take a pupating maggot in small glass jar (easier to keep an eye on it), when a fly emerges, place it
in the freezer compartment of your fridge for about 15 minutes, this should send it into a comatose

state, ready for your performance.

You will need to check the revival time so that it coincides with your performance, the general
consensus of opinion is 10 minutes.

Performance hints...

You might also try cupping your hands around the helpers hands and breath into their hands, the
extra warmth will encourage a speedier fly revival !!

Note: If the helper doesn't want to hold the fly - have them cup their hands around yours. This
great party trick so long as no one spots your bottled fly in the fridge !

David Blaine's Street Magic "Regurgitated Card" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Regurgitated Card" Secrets

The cards are held out in order that a spectator may make a free selection. The card is duly
memorised (also shown to any other bystanders). The card is then returned to the deck.

The magician now holds the deck behind his back (both hands), after a moment or two of thought
the magician brings out the deck and flourishes the top card declaring it to be the card selected by
his new assistant !

But it is not the selected card !!

He returns the deck behind his back. Once again he brings out the deck - this time he blows on the
cards - then he removes the top card and declares this card be the one selected.

But it is not the selected card !!

The magician again brings the deck up to his mouth and almost swallowing the deck gives a bigger
blow !
Once more he removes the top card and offers it as the selected card.

But once again it is not the selected card !!
Looking slightly despondent he lowers the deck to his side - almost immediately his stomach starts
to convulse as if he is about to vomit !

He reaches towards his mouth and removes something, it's a folded card - he opens it up - shows it
to his helper - who now declares it to be the selected card - success !!

Method.
Once a card is selected it is controlled to the bottom of the deck by means of a false cut or shuffle.

The cards are taken around the back of the magician where he removes the selected card and folds
it first into quarters then when he takes the deck around his back again he completes the folding
and hides the folded card beneath the deck.

When the deck is taken up to his mouth for the second time he then inserts the folded card into his
mouth ready for the final production !

David Blaine's Street Magic "Card in the Window" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Card in the Window" Secrets

This, as with much of the Blaine repertoire, is a variation of an old routine - Card in a Picture
Frame. David has given it his own unique 'twist'.

Effect:
In this effect David Blaine finds a chosen card by throwing the deck of cards at a cafe' window. As
the cards fall to the ground the chosen card is seen to be sticking to the cafe' window - closer
examination and the card is found to be stuck to the inside of the window !

Preparation.
You require two matching cards (backs and face), one of these cards has to be secretly positioned
beforehand, in the place you intend to magically produce the 'chosen' card, ie; inside the cafe'
window.

Working:
With the first matching card positioned you are ready to 'force' the second card on your willing
victim !

Have the card memorised and returned to the deck - shuffle the deck and control the 'forced' card
back to the top. You could at this point ask your audience if they believe in 'Mind over Matter' or
the likelihood of their card materialising in some other place ' etc, etc.

Palm-off the twin card and toss the whole deck at the window.

As your audience turns to see the results of your incredulous deck tossing behaviour, pocket the
palmed card.

Magnificent !, now they also find that the card is on the inside of the window !!!!

David Blaine's Street Magic "Ace Shaker" Secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Ace Shaker" Secrets

This trick was performed on David Blaine's second special where he asked a spectator sign a card,
the card was shuffled into the pack and it was made to re-appear between two cards held by David.

I've seen a couple of published versions but neither seemed to have the 'Blaine' feel to them. Here's
my improved version, all credit to David Blaine.
Working.

Fan through the deck and remove the two red Aces pass the two cards to a spectator keeping them
face down, place the cards between their palms, fix the spectator with a steely look, saying "We'll
need these special cards later".

The spectator seems mesmerised ! Fan the deck face down and ask a second spectator to touch a
card ( you're feeling generous ).

Cut the chosen card to the top and square up the deck. Turn over the chosen card and display it
with a flourish -a' la Blaine. Hand your new assistant a marker pen and allow them to sign the face
of the card, turn the card face down then shuffle it into the pack (now control it back to the top).

Now for some distraction ....

You ask,"Do you think you will recognise your card if you see it again ?" "Yes ?", fan the cards face
down and ask them to touch their card !! (try not to laugh) Close the fan and ask "Who holds the
two special cards ?" (pause) "Please show everyone the two cards" At this point (while everyone is
looking at the two Red Aces) drop your hands and palm the chosen card into your right hand, then
hand the deck to the second assistant (the deck and palmed card are both held in the right hand).

Try not to sweat - you're on your own now - ask for the two Aces, as you take them (left hand)
bring the right hand across and add the palmed card. Flex the packet a few times to remove the
bend from the palmed card.

Transfer the cards to a Biddle Grip (right hand), bottom spread the face card and display the faces
of the Red Aces, one in each hand, the right hand holds a double ( the chosen card is hidden behind
the Red Ace).

Bring the two(?) Aces back together face down (now sandwiching the chosen card), bottom spread
the face card about half an inch, hold the cards (face down) between the fingers and thumb of the
right hand (the chosen card is now hidden beneath the top Ace)

Ask the second assistant to hold the pack out in front ( they tremble in anticipation ). Now you
start to shake the two (?) cards over the deck using a fast side to side action.
"I will now command the chosen card to rise to the top of the deck", you say in a tone fit to raise the
dead and scare away the faint hearted.

Ask your assistant to shake the deck a couple of times and after a little bye-play say (in the same
commanding tone) " I feel STRONG magic", still shaking the cards relax your grip and allow the
chosen card to 'materialise' between the Aces.

Gasps of amazement !!! They love you !! Pick up the money, make your exit.......

David Blaine's Street Magic "Coin into a Bottle" secrets

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David Blaine's Street Magic "Coin into a Bottle" secrets

An ordinary glass bottle is casually displayed before some spectators.
One person is asked to hold the ends of the bottle firmly and horizontally. They hold the bottle out
in front, in full view.

The magician shows a coin at his finger tips and explains that he will make the coin pass into the
bottle !!.

As the helper holds the bottle firmly the magician raps the coin hard on the base of the bottle -
immediately the coin is heard to enter the bottle and it can now be seen inside the bottle !!!
The coin has passed through the glass !!!!!

Requirements.
A suitable glass bottle. and a 'folding coin'.

Method.
As the magician passes the bottle to the helper he explains that they should "Hold it firmly, like
this" at this moment he secretly places the folded coin in the neck of the bottle.
When the magician hits the base, the impact shock releases the folded coin into the body of the
bottle.

At this moment (attention will be on the bottle) the magician palms the 'real' coin.
The folding coin may be removed by shaking the bottle sharply - the coin is immediately swapped
for the real (palmed) coin. The coin and bottle are then handed out for examination.

Learn Some Card Trick "Card To Ashes" Latest

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Learn Some Card Trick "Card To Ashes" Latest

Effect:
Magician fans through a deck of cards and the
spectator is invited to touch one. Performer then shows the
spectator the card they touched and tells them to memorize
it. The spectator is asked to write the name of their card on
a piece of paper and fold it up. Performer then lights the
paper on fire, rolls up his sleeve and wipes the ashes on his
forearm. Suddenly the name of the chosen card is revealed
on his arm!

Secret:
The chosen card must be forced. Carve a piece of
soap to the width of a pencil with a sharp point to write
with. Wet the tip of the soap pencil a little and write the
name of the forced card on your arm. The ashes will stick
to the soap.

Learn Card Trick "Behind The Back" New

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Learn Card Trick "Behind The Back" New

Effect:
A spectator shuffles a deck of cards and hands it to
the magician while his back is turned. The magician holds
the deck in front of him, showing the bottom card of the
deck to the audience only, and the audience to name that
card. The magician does this a few times, shuffling the
cards behind his back and showing the bottom. After the
about the third time, the performer begins announcing the
names of the cards himself. This is repeated several times,
the magician is always right!

Secret:
While the deck of cards is behind your back,
pretend to shuffle the deck and take the top five cards off.
Flip these cards over, face-up, and lay them back on top of
the deck. Hold the deck up for the audience to see, without
looking at the bottom card. Looking at the back side of the
deck, remember the card that is flipped over. Put the deck
of cards behind you again, turn the top card you just
looked at over and place it on the bottom of the deck. Now
show the bottom of the deck again, this time announce the
card you just remembered. Note the card on the back as
before, and repeat the process until all five cards have been
turned over.

Top 10 fitness mistakes

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Top 10 fitness mistakes

Nearly every guy or gal who’s tried dieting or fitness has dropped out of a program at
least once. Such is life. Work and social events tend to get in the way, lack of adequate
emotional support saps the willpower and boredom sets in. Eating the same kind of foods
every day is boring. Suiting up at the gym only to go through the same motions is also
boring. But this kind of mood can be avoided with a bit of planning and a positive
attitude. Here’s a list of the most common mistakes people do when trying to get fit.

The number one mistake has to be the failure to plan ahead. Going to the gym with a
vague target in mind is the best way to fail. If your target is unclear, how can you know if
you’ve reached it or not? If you’re a little vague on the details, maybe you need help. Ask
a doctor what’s your ideal weight and make that your goal. Or focus on the number of
inches you want to drop off your stomach, bottom and thighs. That works great, too.

Coming up with excuses to avoid going to the gym is second on this list. Yes, life tends
to get in the way, but that can be arranged with some more planning. Don’t quit the
program just because something came up at the last moment. Reschedule your gym
session and make sure you don’t get lazy.

Don’t work out too little. This may seem too obvious to belong here, but a lot of people
lift two dumbbells a couple of times and think they’re done for the day. Sit down at the
table for half an hour and come up with a sound training program. If you don’t know
enough to make your own program ask a gym trainer or a veteran bodybuilder to help
you. People are usually quite happy to show off their knowledge.

Too much fitness is also bad. Muscles need time to grow and the body needs time to burn
fat. Some people think that the body only burns up fat during exercises, but this is not
true. The more muscles mass you have, the faster calories get burnt because muscles need
energy for maintenance all the time, even when you’re resting. Overtraining will simply
make you tired without any additional benefits.

Never compare yourself to others. We are all unique individuals with unique genetic
make-ups governing our weight gain, weight loss and response to training. You shouldn’t
rate your performance according to the achievements of others, but stick to your own
pace and your own goal. If you’re trying too hard too soon, you’re simply asking to fail.

Don’t do the same things over and over. There’s no better way to lose motivation that
doing the same exercises in the same order over and over again.

Learn to juggle around with the exercises that form your routine and replace them with
new ones every now and then. Find variations on a classic exercise and try them out.
Make things interesting for yourself

Don’t stroll into the bar straight from the gym and keep alcohol consumption on a tight
leash. Alcohol has extra calories that you don’t want and is also metabolized as fat and
very fast. Pumping iron in the gym for 45 minutes and then throwing the entire effort
away with a couple of beers is not a good way to move forward.

Keep a close eye on your meals. Drop the fast food and snacks from your daily eating
plan and forget about soft drinks. At the same time avoid starving yourself. This is a huge
mistake and a lot of people do it. Never assume that you can tank your way through a
fitness program while starving yourself because you’ll only end up in a hospital. Muscles
need nourishing meals in order to grow and starvation is a bad way to diet anyway.

And, lastly, never look for a magic fix that can save you all the trouble. You can’t lose
weight sitting around and moping in front of the TV or computer. It just doesn’t happen.
So get out and go to that gym because it’s good for you. And no excuses!

Things to avoid when trying to lose weight

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Things to avoid when trying to lose weight

Dieting is not always easy. In fact, it can prove a tough challenge for many people. So
here’s a little guide to avoiding things that could make you lose control and start eating.
Avoid them like plague if you wish to succeed.
1. Don’t rush into the toughest diet you can find
This is a common mistake. Many people decide in a moment of desperation to follow a
super-strict diet and fail. Don’t rush into a diet that may be too strict for you. If you don’t
have any dieting experience and are not 100 percent sure you can stick with the diet, then
choose something else.
2. Don’t lose touch with reality
You can’t realistically expect things to happen over night. When choosing your goal, start
small, but be prepared to go far. If you hear someone saying that he lost a large number
of pounds in a short time, don’t make it your goal to match his performance. Diet results
are different from one person to another.
3. Don’t go to the gym too often
Another common mistake is to use the enthusiasm of the first days to hit the gym every
day. This won’t help you at all. Your body needs time to heal and expand the muscle
mass after each training session and going to the gym every day interferes with this
natural process. Besides, a week of non-stop training could never offset ten or twenty
years of couch potato lifestyle.
4. Don’t get hard on calories
We all know that cutting down on calories is one of the building blocks of all diets, but
you have to be careful about it. Cut down on too many calories and your body will start
storing anything it possibly can. This is not a good way to lose weight.
5. Don’t skip meals
Some people think that skipping one or two meals could help them lose weight faster.
They don’t understand that dieting is all about eating the right food and not starving
yourself.
6. Don’t check the bathroom scales everyday
Everybody is eager to see the confirmation of his or her efforts in the shape of lost
pounds, but you should not let this drive you to checking your weight everyday. The
daily fluctuations of your weight will soon have you depressed and ready to quit dieting.
And this is something you want to avoid.
7. Don’t let emotions drive you
Aside from the eagerness that drives people to check their weight every day, there are
other emotions that influence dieting. If you know you’re used to reaching out for icecream
or snacks when you are bored, frustrated or angry, then you should deal with these
issues and not allow them to come between you and your purpose.
8. Don’t refuse to seek help
Not everyone was born with iron will and nerves of steel. If you need advice or help,
don’t hesitate to ask it from your friends or from professionals. Don’t try to solve all
problems by yourself.
9. Don’t deny yourself your favorite foods
Treats are a great way of raising your willpower and determination. Diets are just food
control methods, not prisons. So what if you eat something forbidden once in a while,
especially if that food is a favorite of yours? If such treats are not frequent, then they will
make no difference in the long run.
10. Don’t rely on your willpower alone
Use your head as well. If you wish to know how much you eat, then write everything
down and analyze the list for things that should not be there. Sometimes hunger creeps up
on you and make you eat something you shouldn’t. Be honest with yourself and keep a
clear head.

The Many Benefits of Weight Lifting

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The Many Benefits of Weight Lifting

Most people, especially women, discard weight lifting as a good form of exercise because
they think that weight lifting will actually make their bodies look like a man. If you are
one of those people, then you might be surprised to know that this is not true. The
hormones of man and woman are not the same. The hormone testosterone plays a major
role in muscular development. Because women have very little of this hormone, they tend
not to "bulk-up" with weight training.

Researches also demonstrate that resistance exercise, also called strength training, like
weight training and weight lifting, has profound effects on the musculoskeletal system,
contributes to the maintenance of functional abilities, and prevents osteoporosis,
sarcopenia (loss of body mass), lower-back pain, and other disabilities.

Weight lifting also contributes to muscle conditioning. Muscle conditioning is important
for the overall stability and strength of the body. It is beneficial until the end of life if
well maintained. Muscle conditioning is good for the bones because bones grow stronger
and denser with stresses put on the muscles around them.

Moreover, weight lifting makes the muscles, connective tissues and tendons stronger.
The way you sit and stand are influenced by the health of a network of neck, shoulder,
back, hip and abdominal muscles. Stronger muscles can help you stand and sit straighter
and more comfortably. You may notice improved balance and stability.

As you begin to notice the positive physical changes in your body and develop a regular
exercise routine, your ability to handle stress effectively will improve. Weight training
allows you to sleep better, i.e., fall asleep quicker and sleep deeper. Clinical studies have
shown regular exercise to be one of the three best tools for effective stress management.

Weight lifting, like most forms of exercise also raises metabolism thus causing the body
to burn more calories. This helps in the maintenance of our desirable weight. Boosted
metabolism means burning more calories when at rest with reduced body fat. Your
overall weight may not change, but you will gain muscle and lose fat. Over time you
should notice decreases in waist measurements and body fat measurement.

Remember the adage “something is better than nothing.” Start improving your health. A
little start like lifting those grocery bags and rocking your baby to sleep may mean a
decrease on your risk of muscle loss on later years.

SOME GREAT DIET TIPS FOR HEALTHY BODY

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SOME GREAT DIET TIPS FOR HEALTHY BODY

Start your diet with a food diary, record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, and how you felt. That tells you about yourself, your temptation, the emotional states that encourage you to snack and may help you lose once you see how much you eat.

Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. If you're about to cheat, allow yourself a treat, then eat only half a bite and throw the other half away.

When hunger hits, wait 10 minutes before eating and see if it passes. Set attainable goals. Don't say, "I want to lose 50 pounds." Say, "I want to lose 5 pounds a month." Get enough sleep but not too much. Try to avoid sugar. Highly sweetened foods tend to make you crave more.

Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water itself helps cut down on water retention because it acts as a diuretic. Taken before meals, it dulls the appetite by giving you that "full feeling." Diet with a buddy. Support groups are important, and caring people can help one another succeed. Start your own, even with just one other person.

Substitute activity for eating. When the cravings hit, go to the "Y" or health club if possible; or dust, or walk around the block. This is especially helpful if you eat out of anger.

If the pie on the counter is just too great a temptation and you don't want to throw it away, freeze it. If you're a late-night eater, have a carbohydrate, such as a slice of bread of a cracker, before bedtime to cut down on cravings. Keep an orange slice or a glass of water by your bed to quiet the hunger pangs that wake you up.

If you use food as a reward, establish a new reward system. Buy yourself a non-edible reward. Write down everything you eat - - everything - including what you taste when you cook. If you monitor what you eat, you can't go off your diet.

Weigh yourself once a week at the same time. Your weight fluctuates constantly and you can weigh more at night than you did in the morning, a downer if you stuck to your diet all day. Make dining an event. East from your own special plate, on your own special placemat, and borrow the Japanese art of food arranging to make your meal, no matter how meager, look lovely. This is a trick that helps chronic over-eaters and bingers pay attention to their food instead of consuming it unconsciously.

Don't shop when you're hungry. You'll only buy more fattening food. Avoid finger foods that are easy to eat in large amounts. Avoid consuming large quantities of fattening liquids, which are so easy to overdo. And this includes alcoholic beverages.

Keep plenty of crunchy foods like raw vegetables and air-popped fat-free popcorn on hand. They're high in fiber, satisfying and filling. Leave something on your plate, even if you are a charter member of the Clean The Plate Club. It's a good sign that you can stop eating when you want to, not just when your plate is empty.

Planning Your Diet

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Planning Your Diet

We have plans for everything these days. That is how we can fit 100 different things into
each day. While to an extent this seems a bit over doing it, some things do need to be
planned. I don't know why we don't plan our diets. I mean, we plan everything else. Some
people even plan on when they will have sex.
Why not spend a few minutes and plan out what you will eat? If you are reading this, you
have the time so. So sit back and follow these seven easy steps. Don't blink, if you do it
will be over. It is really that simple.
1. Mini meals are great
They tell people with certain disease that they should eat several small meals each day.
They say that a person should eat something every two hours. Well, that isn't too
impossible to do. I would suggest that you start out every four hours. Keep it like you
normally would any of your other meals. Make sure you have your protein and your
fiber. Have some veggies and some fruit to balance everything out. Don't make your mini
meal a bucket of fried chicken. I know that since it is a mini meal, the temptation doesn't
seem as great. I mean, if you only slip up in a mini meal, who is watching?
These are a great way to avoid hunger and improper snacking throughout the day. Just
make your mini meals up and eat them every time that you have planned. If you plan on
eating every two hours, every two hours it is. It doesn't take a road map to figure this out.
2. Don't go over board
This is easier said than done. You need to have a specific amount that you are trying to
reduce. If you are trying to reduce your meals by 10%, then you should stick to that. I'm
not suggesting that you break out the calculator and count up every meal that you have. If
you have been on a diet for very long, you already have a good idea how many calories
things have. Don't eat with your eyes, eat with your mind. That will help you cut down on
the amount of food that you eat.
3. Eat good tasting food
From time to time let yourself go. Eat something that you know you shouldn't. If you get
it out of your system, it will be easier to maintain your diet. If on the other hand you don't
allow yourself to eat things you shouldn't from time to time, all you will do is hurt
yourself in the long run. You are going to nibble each day on those things instead of just
eating them occasionally.
4. Eat your calories don't drink them
Don't fill up on sodas and other drinks. You can get all your calories for one day in these
if you do it too much. A few sodas here, A few cups of hot chocolate there. You get the
point. That will put on the pounds easily.
5. Exercise
You need to do this to keep fit. Not only will it keep you fit, but it will keep you mentally
sharp as well. That can go a long way in helping you stick to a diet. If you are depressed,
chances are you will end up eating fatty foods that will make you fat. When you consume
all of that fat, it will make you more depressed. It is a bad cycle to start.
6. Make your meals last
Chew your damn food son! I bet you heard that one as a kid. Well, it is true. Don't
swallow your food. Instead, eat it slowly and enjoy the taste of it. If you do this, it will
make you feel like you have actually eaten something. If you scarf it down, you won't get
the same benefit. You will continue to feel a void.
7. Discover your food triggers
We all have these. When was the last time you went grocery shopping and you looked at
a bag of cookies and realized that you had to have them? I have done this many times in
the past. You need to understand what foods trigger your response system. If you can do
this, you can avoid situations that will make you eat things that you shouldn't eat.
Well, that wasn't so bad was it? There is no need to flip out when it comes to a diet plan.
It is simple and easy. Just like anything in life, you should have a plan before you begin
to do whatever it is that you are doing. The same is true with your diet.

Overcoming Weight Loss Excuses

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Overcoming Weight Loss Excuses

We often make excuses when it comes to losing weight. Because of this, we stop
ourselves from doing our diet routine, gain more weight and get disappointed in the end.How do you stop making those weight loss excuses?

You make many weight loss excuses and it automatically comes in without realizing it.
Losing weight is not that easy but you have to discipline yourself. Next time, ask yourself why you make excuses every time you commit it.

Some of the most common excuses include:

• No time to do any exercise.
• No time to prepare healthy meals.
• Too old to exercise.
• No enough support
• Not feeling well.
• Bored with exercising.

The excuses mentioned above are just a few. You might have noticed that some are just lame excuses. So how do you stop making those weight loss excuses?

Find out why you are making excuses. Are they acceptable? Or you are just thinking of another better way? If not, then why are you not taking some action?

There are some who didn’t like being overweight yet they’re doing nothing about it
because they are afraid that they might fail and end up still overweight. Don’t be afraid of change…

The way you think will affect how you succeed with your weight loss routine. The more negative you think, the more excuses you’ll commit and fail. Don’t let your low selfesteem win over you. Strive harder for something that is important to you.
Lack of time with exercises is the one of the most common used excuses because we are too occupied with other things. Lack of time is not a valid excuse because if we think that losing weight is really important for us, we need to find time to for it no matter how busy we are. Do as much as you can each day and you’ll feel more energetic.

In order overcome weight loss excuses, know you need to understand the reason why
you’re making an excuse and think its importance to you. Discipline yourself; strive for a happy and healthy you.

Lunch Ideas for healthy life

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Lunch Ideas

If you are a working person, you know how important lunch is. You can't function
without a good lunch. A good lunch is the difference between feeling great during the
afternoon and feeling worn out. Many times we skip on lunch. We don't either eat the
right things, or don't eat at all.

I know several people who don't eat any lunch at all. I'm the type of person who can't
skip a meal. Maybe one of the reasons is that I can't turn down a good meal. Though, if I don't eat, I can feel it. Nothing will make you feel bad quicker than skipping a meal. We all know what it feels like.

What do you do? You don't have time to fix a good lunch before you go to work. Or do you? Of course you do. If you are in a relationship, you have more than enough time. One thing I would suggest is that you alternate fixing each others lunch.

One day you fix both of your lunches, while the next day have her fix both of them. This will give you time to do the other things that you need to do.

You can also fix your lunch before you go to bed at night. By doing this, you don't have to rush yourself, which will make your day that much better. I hate having to rush in the morning. What kinds of things should you fix? Here we will go into some simple things to fix.

Tuna and Bell Pepper Pocket

3 (6-ounce) cans drained, solid white tuna (in water) ½ cup chopped bell peppers ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup sliced onions 8-12 lettuce leaves (preferably green) 2 medium-size sliced tomatoes (8-12 slices total) 3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. black pepper 4 (6-inch) pita breads Combine tuna, green peppers, celery and onions in a bowl. In another bowl, combine dressing, black pepper and oregano, pour it over the tuna mix and stir. Refrigerate for a few hours. When serving, put 2-3 tomato slices and 2- 3 lettuce leaves in each pita bread. Add tuna mix to pitas. There's enough for 4 servings.

Black Bean Salad

½ (8-ounce) can drained black beans 1 (15-ounce) can drained whole kernel corn 4
chopped green onions ½ chopped green bell pepper 3 diced tomatoes ½ avocado peeled, pitted and diced ½ (2-ounce) jar pimentos 2 tbsp. lemon juice 3 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing ¼ tsp. garlic salt Combine Italian dressing, black beans, green onions, corn, bell pepper, avocado, pimento, tomatoes, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add and toss pepper, salt and garlic. Store in Tupperware and refrigerate.

Smoked Chicken Sandwich

½ (8-ounce) loaf sourdough bread ¼ tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1/8 cup lowfat mayonnaise or fat-free salad dressing ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (you can't go wrong with bell peppers) ½ small onion thinly sliced ½ medium sized tomato sliced 8 (1-ounce) slices low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 cloves minced garlic 8 (1-ounce) slices lean chicken 1 tbsp. black pepper Slice the loaf of bread horizontally. Remove some soft bread from inside each half. Stir mayonnaise and vinegar together. Add parsley, bell peppers, black peppers, and garlic to the mix.

Let stand for 15 minutes. Layer the bottom of the loaf with 4 slices of chicken and
cheese, then layer with half of the onions and half of the tomatoes. Spread half of the
mayonnaise concoction and repeat the entire process from the start with the remaining
ingredients.

Close the sandwich with the second bread shell and chill until it's ready to serve. When serving, cut loaf into 3 wedges (secure loaf with wooden sticks for a better cut). This makes 3 servings. Now you have some easy lunch ideas!

Lose Weight by Sleeping?

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Lose Weight by Sleeping?

Do you feel that you need to lose weight? Well then don’t just count calories. You might want to count sheep as well.

Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation disrupts a series of metabolism and
hormonal processes. It causes increased hunger and affects the body’s metabolism
making it difficult to lose and control weight.

Lack of sleep causes a hormone called cortisol, which controls the appetite, to take excess calories and store them as excess body fat. In addition, sleep loss interferes with carbohydrate metabolism which may cause high blood glucose levels. The excess amount of glucose encourages the overproduction of insulin, which may lead to diabetes or even obesity.

Furthermore, sleep deprivation can promote weight gain by affecting our behavior.
People who lack sleep tended to crave sweets or high carbohydrate, high fat food with low nutrient value. They tend to snack on chips, cakes, pastries, burgers, fries, soft drinks, etc. Though the short-term rise in blood sugar, brought on by these snacks, gives a surge of energy, the extra calories are not needed by the body and must be stored as body fat.

These calories are not so easily shed than taken. When they are sleep deprived, people are often too tired to exercise or they work out less intensely than usual. They commonly feel exhausted and lack the energy and motivation to do even simple exercises. They would rather go to sleep, or eat, than do something physical. In time the calories that are gained and not easily burned are deposited in the body as fat.

Some people may require less hours of sleep to be in top condition during the day; while others need more than 10 hours. But experts agree that most people need at least eight hours of sleep each night to give themselves enough energy to exercise, eat right and keep off those unwanted pounds. Yet, according to a poll sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation, only 30 percent of adults get eight or more hours of sleep on weeknights; while 52 percent do on weekends. A third of adults reportedly sleep no more than six-and-a-half hours nightly!

In fact, disruption in the sleeping patterns in the United States and in the industrialized world is thought as one of the main reasons that people are getting overweight. People should start making behavioral and lifestyle changes now for a better, healthier tomorrow.

LEARN WHAT TO NOT DO WITH YOUR DIET PLAN

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LEARN WHAT TO NOT DO WITH YOUR DIET PLAN

When we discover that we are heavier than we want to be, we have a natural invlination to eat less food. We may skip lunch or eat only a tiny amount of our dinner in the hope that if we eat less our body will burn off some of its fat. But that is not necessarily true. Eating less actually makes it more difficult to lose weight.

Keep in mind that the human body took shape millions of years ago, and at that time there were diets. The only low-calorie event in people's lives was starvation. Those who could cope with a temporary lack of food were the ones who survived. Our bodies, therefore, ahve developed this built-in mechanism to help us survive in the face of low food intake.

When researchers compare overweight and thin people, they find that they ear roughly the same number of calories. What makes overweight people different is the amount of fat that they eat. Thin people tend to eat less fat and more complex carbohydrates.

Losing weight is not something one can do overnight. A carefully planned weight loss program requires common sense and certain guidelines. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformantion floating around and lots of desperate people are easily duped and ripped off.

Every day one can open a magazine or newspaper and see advertisements touting some new product, pill or patch that will take excess weight off quickly. Everyone seems to be looking for that "magic" weight loss pill. Millions of Americans are trying to lose weight, spending billions of dollars every year on diet programs and products. Often they do lose some weight. But, if you check with the same people five years later, you will find that nearly all have regained whatever weight they lost.

A survey was done recently to try and determine if any commercial diet program could prove long-term success. Not a single program could do so. So rampant has the so-called diet industry become with new products and false claims that the FDA has now stepped in and started clamping down.

Being seriously overweight and particularly obesity can develop into a number of diseases and serious health problems, and it is now a known fact that when caloric intake is excessive, some of the excess frequently is saturated fat.

The myth is that people get heavy by eating too many calories. Calories are a consideration it's true, but overall they are not the cause of obesity in America today. Americans actually take in fewer calories each day than they did at the beginning of the century. If calories alone were the reason we become overweight, we should all be thin. But we are not. Collectively, we are heavier than ever. Partly, it is because we are more sedentary now. But equally, as important is the fact that the fat content of the American diet has changed dramatically.

People who diet without exercising often get fatter with time. Although your weight may initially drop while dieting, such weight loss consists mostly of water and muscle. When the weight returns, it comes back as fat. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising regularly.

LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

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LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

"Alzheimer's Disease" is the term used to describe a dementing disorder marked by certain brain changes, regardless of the age of onset. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging - - and it is not something that inevitable happens in later life. Rather, it is one of the dementing disorders, a group of brain diseases that lead to the loss of mental and physical functions. The disorder, whole cause is unknown, affects a small but significant percentage of older Americans. A very small minority of alzheimer's patients are under 50 years of age. However, most are over 65.

Alzheimer's disease is the exception, rather than the rule, in old age. Only 5 to 6 percent of older people are afflicted by alzheimer's disease or a related dementia - - but this means approximately 3 to 4 million Americans have one of these debilitating disorders. Research indicates that 1 percent of the population aged 65-75 has severe dementia, increasing to 7 percent of those aged 75-85 and to 25 percent of those 85 or older. As out population ages and the number of alzheimer's patients increases, costs of care will rise as well.

Although Alzheimer's disease is not yet curable or reversible, there are ways to alleviate symptoms and suffering and to assist families. And not every person with this illness must necessarily move to a nursing home. Many thousands of patients - - especially those in the early stages of the disease - - are cared for by their families in the community. Indeed, one of the most important aspects of medical management is family education and family support services. When, or whether, to transfer a patient to a nursing home is a decision to be carefully considered by the family.

The onset of Alzheimer's disease is usually very slow and gradual, seldom occurring before age 65. Over time, however, it follows a progressively more serious course. Among the symptoms that typically develop, none is unique to Alzheimer's disease at its various stages. It is therefore essential for suspicious changes to be thoroughly evaluated before they become inappropriately or negligently labeled Alzheimer's disease.

Problems of memory, particularly recent or short-term memory, are common early in the course of the disease. For example, the individual may, on repeated occasions, forget to turn off the iron or may not recall which of the morning's medicines were taken. Mild personality changes, such as less spontaneity or a sense of apathy and a tendency to withdraw from social interactions, may occur early in the illness. As the disease progresses, problems in abstract thinking or in intellectual functioning develop. You may notice the individual beginning to have trouble with figures when working on bills, with understanding what is being read, or with organizing the days work. Further disturbances in behavior and appearance may also be seen at this point, such as agitation, irritability, quarrelsomeness, and diminishing ability to dress appropriately.

The average course of the disease from the time it is recognized to death is about 6 to 8 years, but it may range from under 2 years to over 20 years. Those who develop the disorder later in life may die from other illnesses (such as heart disease) before Alzheimer's disease reaches its final and most serious stage.

The reaction of an individual to the illness and the way he or she copes with it also varies and may depend on such factors as lifelong personality patterns and the nature and severity of the stress in the immediate environment.

As research on Alzheimer's disease continues, scientists are now describing other abnormal chemical changes associated with the disease. These include nerve cell degeneration in certain areas of the brain. Also, defects in certain blood vessels supplying blood to the brain have been studied as a possible contributing factor.

There is no way at the present time to determine who may get Alzheimer's disease. The main risk factor for the disease is increased age. The rates of the disease increase markedly with advancing age, with 25 percent of people over 85 suffering from Alzheimer's or other sever dementia.

Other things often noticeable may be depression, severe uneasiness, and paranoia or delusions that accompany or result from the disease, but they can often be alleviated by appropriate treatments.

Alzheimer's disease has emerged as one of the great mysteries in modern day medicine, with a growing number of clues but still no answers as to its cause. Researchers have come up with a number of theories about the cause of this disease but so far the mystery remains unresolved.

Because of the many other disorders that are often confused with Alzheimer's disease, a comprehensive clinical evaluation is essential to arrive at a correct diagnosis of any symptoms that look similar to those of Alzheimer's disease. In most cases, the family physician can be consulted about the best way to get the necessary examinations.

Stress on the family can take a toll on both the patient and the caregiver alike. Caregivers are usually family members - - either spouses or children - - and usually wives and daughters. As time passes and the burden mounts, it not only places the mental health of family caregivers at risk. It also diminishes their ability to provide care to the diseased patient. Hence, assistance to the family as a whole must be considered.

As the disease progresses, families experience increasing anxiety and pain at seeing unsettling changes in a loved one, and they commonly feel guilt over not being able to do enough. The prevalence of reactive depression among family members in this situation is disturbingly high - - caregivers are chronically stressed and are much more likely to suffer from depression than the average person. If caregivers have been forced to retire from positions outside the home. They feel progressively more isolated and no longer productive members of society.

The likelihood, intensity, and duration of depression among caregivers can all be lowered through available interventions. For example, to the extent that family members can offer emotional support to each other and perhaps seek professional consultation, they will be better prepared to help their loved one manage the illness and to recognize the limits of what they themselves can reasonably do.

Though Alzheimer's disease cannot at present be cured, reversed, or stopped in its progression, much can be done to help both the patient and the family live through the course of the illness with greater dignity and less discomfort. Toward this goal, appropriate clinical interventions and community services should be vigorously sought.

LEARN ABOUT WALKING AND WEIGHT LOSS TRUE AND FALSE

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LEARN ABOUT WALKING AND WEIGHT LOSS TRUE AND FALSE

Three universal goals most of us share are: to live longer, to live free of illness and to control our weight. Interesting enough, normal walking lets us achieve all three.

In fact, walking may be man's best medicine for slowing the aging process. First, it works almost every muscle in the body, improving circulation to the joints and massaging the blood vessels (keeping them more elastic). Walking also helps us maintain both our muscle mass and metabolism as we age. It also keeps us young in spirit. For anyone out of shape or unathletically inclined, walking is the no-stress, no-sweat answer to lifelong conditioning.

All it takes is a little time, common sense and a few guidelines. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation floating around regarding fitness walking, weight-loss and dieting.

Walking is one of the best exercise for strengthening bones, controlling weight, toning the leg muscles, maintaining good posture and improving positive self-concept.

People who diet without exercising often get fatter with time. Although your weight may initially drop while dieting, such weight loss consists mostly of water and muscle. When the weight returns, it comes back as fat. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising daily.

To lose weight, it's more important to walk for time than speed. Walking at a moderate pace yields longer workouts with less soreness - - leading to more miles and more calories spent on a regular basis.

High-intensity walks on alternate days help condition one's system. But in a waking, weight-loss program, it's better to be active every day. This doesn't require walking an hour every day. The key is leading an active life-style 365 days a year.

When it comes to good health and weight loss, exercise and diet are interrelated. Exercising without maintaining a balanced diet is no more beneficial than dieting while remaining inactive.

The national research council recommends eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Fruits and vegetables are the ideal diet foods for several reasons. They're relatively low in fat and calories, yet are often high in fiber and rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Remember that rapid weight-loss consists mostly of water and muscle - - the wrong kind of weight to lose. To avoid this, set more reasonable goals, such as one pound per week.

Carbohydrates are high-octane fuel. They provide energy for movement and help raise internal body metabolism. They're also satisfying. The key is not adding high-fat toppings to your carbohydrates.

LEARN ABOUT THE POSITIVE APPROACH FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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LEARN ABOUT THE POSITIVE APPROACH FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted pounds.

Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest. If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful positive thoughts.

Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique strengths and talents.

Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about diets. It's about a whole new you and the possibility of creating a new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process.

First you should look for support among family and friends. It can be an enormous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this support from others you know who are in weight loss programs and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has lost weight and kept it off.

There are success stories across the country today. On television and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life has totally changed.

Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.

You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field. Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.

Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss

LEARN ABOUT THE HAY FEVER, ALLERGY AND ASTHMA

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LEARN ABOUT THE HAY FEVER, ALLERGY AND ASTHMA

Hay fever is a chronic condition characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, runny and itching nose, palate, ears and eyes. If you recognize any of these symptoms chances are, you or some member of your family has experienced hay fever at one time or another.

Doctors call it allergic rhinitis. Most people know it as hay fever and if you've got it - - as 22 million Americans do - - you're likely to be plagued during the spring and fall seasons by such annoying symptoms as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy throat and red, watery eyes. Allergy has different names. Allergy reactions occurring in the nose and sinus are called "sinus" or "hay fever" or "allergic rhinitis." And when allergy reactions occur in the chest we call it "asthma." Allergy reactions in the skin are named "hives" or "angioedema." So you see, allergy has different names depending upon where in your body it occurs.

One out of every six Americans suffers from an allergic condition. Allergy is an inherited trait, a genetic susceptibility towards the production of certain allergy anti-bodies.

Hay fever is basically an allergic reaction to pollens from trees, weed and grasses. Unlike garden flower pollen, which is carried by insects, the dry lightweight pollens which cause allergic rhinitis are generally spread by wind currents which make them difficult to avoid. In fact, samples of ragweed pollen have been found 400 miles at sea! While most people suffer mild discomfort with hay fever, it is estimated that more than 40 percent of the 5.8 million children who have respiratory allergies miss some school, stay in bed or feel upset by the condition.

Additionally, complications from allergic rhinitis can be serious. The same allergens that cause hay fever can reach the lungs causing asthma and other complications. Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus cavities) and nasal polyps (small outgrowths of the mucous membrane of the nose) may develop. Secondary infections of the ear, larynx and bronchial tubes may occur. Also, prolonged year-round nasal stuffiness and mouth breathing may lead to facial bone growth changes in children.

Surprisingly, many parents realize that their children have asthma before their physicians do. An accurate diagnosis, however, is most important in helping to determine an appropriate individualized treatment program. Physicians specializing in allergy/immunology have special skills in the area of asthma management. The allergy and asthma specialist will detect and determine those environmental elements (pollens, molds, dust mites, animal danders, workplace chemicals) which may be the cause of a patient's asthmatic condition. A careful medical history, physical examination, selective allergy skill testing and lung function studies are typically performed. Occasionally, blood tests, home and workplace evaluations, and x-rays of the sinuses and lungs are required.

Unlike hay fever, asthma is a more complex disease involving a reversible constriction of the muscles lining the human airways,. It is more often associated with allergy immune cells and can get progressively worse reaching life-threatening stages if not properly controlled. It can be treated more effectively when it is diagnosed early.

LEARN ABOUT HOW TO CONQUERING THE SMOKING HABIT

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LEARN ABOUT HOW TO CONQUERING THE SMOKING HABIT

Most smokers sincerely want to quit. They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money.

Nobody can force a smoker to quit. It's something each person has to decide for himself, and will require a personal commitment by the smoker. What kind of smoker are you? What do you get out of smoking? What does it do for you? It is important to identify what you use smoking for and what kind of satisfaction you feel that you are getting from smoking.

Many smokers use the cigarette as a kind of crutch in moments of stress or discomfort, and on occasion it may work; the cigarette is sometimes used as a tranquilizer. But the heavy smoker, the person who tries to handle severe personal problems by smoking heavily all day long, is apt to discover that cigarettes do not help him deal with his problems effectively.

When it comes to quitting, this kind of smoker may find it easy to stop when everything is going well, but may be tempted to start again in a time of crisis. Physical exertion, eating, drinking, or social activity in moderation may serve as useful substitutes for cigarettes, even in times of tension. The choice of a substitute depends on what will achieve the same effects without having any appreciable risk.

Once a smoker understands his own smoking behavior, he will be able to cope more successfully and select the best quitting approaches for himself and the type of life-style he leads.

Because smoking is a form of addiction, 80 percent of smoker who quit usually experience some withdrawal symptoms. These may include headache, light-headedness, nausea, diarrhea, and chest pains. Psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, short-term depression, and inability to concentrate, may also appear. The main psychological symptom is increased irritability. People become so irritable, in fact, that they say they feel "like killing somebody." Yet there is no evidence that quitting smoking leads to physical violence.

Some people seem to lose all their energy and drive, wanting only to sleep. Others react in exactly the opposite way, becoming so over energized they can't find enough activity to burn off their excess energy. For instance, one woman said she cleaned out all her closets completely and was ready to go next door to start on her neighbor's. Both these extremes, however, eventually level off. The symptoms may be intense for two or three days, but within 10 to 14 days after quitting, most subside. The truth is that after people quit smoking, they have more energy, they generally will need less sleep, and feel better about themselves.

Quitting smoking not only extends the ex-smoker's life, but adds new happiness and meaning to one's current life. Most smokers state that immediately after they quit smoking, they start noticing dramatic differences in their overall health and vitality.

LEARN ABOUT HANDY FIRST AID TIPS FOR EMERGENCY

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LEARN ABOUT HANDY FIRST AID TIPS FOR EMERGENCY

When someone is injured or suddenly becomes ill, there is usually a critical period before you can get medical treatment and it is this period that is of the utmost importance to the victim. What you do, or what you don't do, in that interval can mean the difference between life and death. You owe it to yourself, your family and your neighbors to know and to understand procedures that you can apply quickly and intelligently in an emergency.

Every household should have some type of first aid kit, and if you do not already have one, assemble your supplies now. Tailor the contents to fit your family's particular needs. Don't add first aid supplies to the jumble of toothpaste and cosmetics in the medicine cabinet. Instead, assenble them in a suitable, labeled box (such as a fishing tackle box or small took chest with hinged cover), so that everything will be handy when needed. Label everything in the kit clearly, and indicate what it is used for.

Be sure not to lock the box - otherwise you may be hunting for the key when that emergency occurs. Place the box on a shelf beyond the reach of small children, and check it periodically and always restock items as soon as they are used up.

Keep all medications, including non-prescription drugs such as aspitin, out of reach of children. When discarding drugs, be sure to dispose of them where they cannot be retrieved by children or pets.

When an emergency occurs, make sure the injured victim's airway is not blocked by the tongue and that the mouth is free of any secretions and foreign objects. It is extremely important that the person is breathing freely. And if not, you need to administer artificial respiration promptly.

See that the victim has a pulse and good blood circulation as you check for signs of bleeding. Act fast if the victim is bleeding severly or if he has swallowed poison or if his heart or breathing has stopped. Remember every second counts.

Although most injured persons can be safely moved, it is vitally important not to move a person with serious neck or back injuries unless you have to save hime from further danger. Keep the patient lying down and quiet. If he has vomited and there is no danger that his neck is broken, turn hin on his side to prevent choking and keep him warn by covering him with blankets or coats.

Have someone call for medical assistance while you apply first aid. The person who summons help should explain the nature of the emergency and ask what should be done pending the arrival of the ambulance. Reassure the victim, and try to remain calm yourself. Your calmness can allay the feat and panic of the patient.

Don't give fluids to an unconscious or semiconscious person; fluids may enter his windpipe and cause suffocation. Don't try to arouse an unconscious person by slapping or shaking.

learn about different types of Fitness Supplement

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learn about different types of Fitness Supplement

Fitness Supplement - what is it?

The term "fitness supplement" is familiar to almost everyone nowadays. Fitness supplement is a supplement that is designed to help people who use it to achieve several results that include but are not limited to weight gain or weight loss, muscle building, adding vitamins or minerals to their diet, and many more. There is such a variety of fitness supplement products on the market that you will definitely find the right supplement for your needs.

Fitness Supplement - weight loss supplements.

Weight loss supplement is a fitness supplement that is designed to help people who use it to achieve a considerable loss of weight. The weight loss supplement can be based on various chemicals, vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc. Examples of weight loss supplements include but are not limited to Solidax ADX, Phentermine, Kava - Herbal, Xenical, Fat Absorber TDSL, Bontril, Meridia, and many more.

Fitness Supplement - body building supplements.

Body building supplement is a fitness supplement that is designed to help people who use it to achieve weight gain, muscle building, and strength training. There are many other reasons for using body building supplement products but these three are probably the most popular. Be careful with body building fitness supplement products as some of them could be very dangerous.

Fitness Supplement - nutritional supplements.

Nutritional supplement is a fitness supplement that provides additional sources of nutrients when people don't get enough of them through food or when a well-designed diet doesn't work. Nutritional supplement increases the intake of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, herbs, etc. It gives you the opportunity to achieve the average daily intake of some specific nutrient. If you are an athlete, you will have access to some types of nutritional supplement or supplements developed specifically for athletes.

LEARN ABOUT ADVANTEG OF WATER FUELING UP FOR YOUR BODY

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LEARN ABOUT ADVANTEG OF WATER FUELING UP FOR YOUR BODY

It's our body's vital fuel, a health drink from mother nature. It's calorie-free, inexpensive and easily obtained. Yet few people follow the old fashioned advice to drink eight glasses of water a day.

Most people drink when they are thirsty, but the beverage of choice tends to be some other drink besides water. Americans drink two or three glasses of plain water a day, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture survey conducted in the late 1970. Based on an analysis of all fluid intake by adults, it is said to total about two quarts of water a day, and this includes water from foods and from other beverages. It's not usually necessary to actually swallow two quarts of plain water every day. However, people with special problems such as kidney conditions might be exceptions.

Americans drink eight gallons of bottled water a year, roughly two ounces or a quarter-cup a day, according to the International Bottled Water Association. Californians drink three times the national average of bottled water, downing 24 gallons a year, or nearly a cup a day. Climate and seasons of the year play a role in one's thirst also, and just as we tend to perspire more in the summer months, we also tend to drink more water.

Boosting intake of plain water makes good sense, many experts concur, because water eases digestion and regulates body temperature.

Water also bathes the cells and accounts for about 60 percent of body weight. And it can help us exercise longer and more efficiently. Drinking water can ward off constipation and maybe even crankiness. An since it's a natural appetite suppressant, water can help us lose weight and keep it off. It can help keep skin healthy, although it won't necessarily banish acne.

Who should drink water? We all should, but pregnant women, nursing mothers and athletes should be especially careful to drink a sufficient amount. When it is hot or humid, upping water intake is also wise. There are certain workers who seem to have a more difficult time developing the water-drinking habit. Among those who don't normally drink enough water are teachers, airline attendants and nurses.

Drinking fluids, particularly, water, during exercise reduces cardiovascular stress and improves performance. After a strenuous workout, you have to replace the fluids you have lost. Otherwise, you will suffer chronic dehydration. Drink water before, during and after exercising, and remember that water reduces body temperature thus making the whole exercise process safer.

Water can be especially helpful for people with a history of kidney stones because it dissolves calcium in the urine, reducing the risk of stone formation. Among physicians, urologists are probably most likely to extol the virtues of water, And it has been documented that drinking water mostly before 6 P.M. can reduce the likelihood of nocturnal bathroom visits.

HOW YOU CAN HAVE A HEALTHY SKIN EASYLY

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HOW YOU CAN HAVE A HEALTHY SKIN EASYLY

With new research, new products and new skin protection advice popping up all the time, it is hard to figure out the best things to do to improve and protect your skin.

A skin care program is the combination of skin care products and a routine that will be most beneficial to the skin. You will first need to consider your diet and type of life-style since these two factors play an important role in the health of a person's skin.

These days we seem to be living in the fast-food age and the condition of your skin is often neglected. You still can't beat the old fruit and vegetable diet when it comes to good health and a good complexion.

Remember to feed and nourish your skin by eating the proper foods. Give your skin a drink too. Those eight glasses of water a day your mom always told you to be sure to drink are essential to maintaining your skin's elasticity and suppleness, say experts. And don't count coffee or any of the caffeinated sodas as part of the eight glass§es because caffeine is dehydrating. The water you choose can be sparkling water, mineral or straight from the tap. Another suggestion is that you keep a liter-size bottle close at hand, or simply drink a glass or two with your meals, and a few in between.

You need to give some thought and consideration to the type of makeup you sue. And be sure to clean your tools regularly. Things such as cosmetic brushes get dirty and can carry bacteria and germs and may cause skin irritations and breaking out. One of the leading cosmetic authorities suggests that cosmetic brushes be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a month. A good way is to soak brushes for about 10 minutes in a dish of warm, soapy water using mild liquid detergent or baby shampoo. Rinse and blot excess moisture with a towel and stand the brushes, handle end down, in a tall glass until they are thoroughly dry.

Keep environmental pollutants from being absorbed into the skin with a good moisturizer that also acts as a skin barrier. Check the labels for those with added Vitamin A, C and E, which help block the penetration of pollutants.

A good exercise program such as aerobics can activate and rejuvenate the skin and improve circulation and blood flow. Also, body sweat triggers production of sebum, which is the skin's own natural moisturizer.

One skin care expert has come up with a do-it-yourself version of a treatment you may like to try. Stir the juice of half a lemon into one cup of plain yogurt. Keep it in the refrigerator and apply it as you would a cream every night before bed. You can even apply a thin coat of moisturizer over it is you like, after waiting about five minutes for the yogurt mixture to penetrate. With consistent use, you should see more even pigmentation and smoother skin in three to four weeks.

How to Lose Weight

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How to Lose Weight

Instead of struggling through life a little more go on a healthy and balanced diet/exercise plan here. This is a simple plan designed for kids and is little to no cost.

Steps
1. Stop eating junk food because that's what's causing you to gain unhealthy weight. If you don't like eating vegetables you have to get used to them so you can lose weight.
2. Eat only small meals. Also, chew slowly so it will take more time to eat -- you will be able to feel yourself getting full instead of just stuffing your face. When eating snacks, eat fruits and veggies.
3. Exercise! Go jogging, ride your bike outside the house, roller blading etc. you can even create your own dance at home. anything that will make you sweat!!! And remember, exercise at least an hour a day.
4. Learn to say NO! Cutting your addiction to sugary foods will help you a lot.
5. Don't follow any diet plans or choose foods because they claim to have fewer carbs. The healthiest thing is to just be healthy! Take it in moderation, avoid fast food, and choose the healthier alternative. As a kid, you don't need to count calories. Just make better descisions.
6. You should, after every meal, do at least 10 sit-ups and 5 push-ups, this will help you lose weight ALOT faster!

Tips
* Always exercise.
* Eat 3 meals a day.
* Drink lots of water.
* Don't sleep after you finish your food
* Get good sleep
* Even though adults don't enjoy this, kids lose weight faster than adults.
* Eat small meals and have a small, healthy snack in between. This is much more healthy. Eat whatever your mom/dad serves, but in small portions. Then, when you get hungry at 10AM/3PM/8PM, have a healthy snack, such as a banana, half a sandwich, or a few crackers.
* Read the nutrition facts! If something is loaded with sugar, or has a lot of calories/fat when it isn't very filling, don't eat it! Find something else that is healthier and will keep you full for a longer time.
* Diet soda will not help. It has no calories/sugar, but it has chemicals in it that can poison your body in the long run.
* If something claims to be "sugar free" when it seems like it usually would be, check the ingredients for a chemical called Aspertame, do not eat/drink it! This is a dangerous chemical that turns into methanol in your intestines, and will harm your body in the future. The FDA banned this from all foods for many years until President Reagan fired the head of the FDA and made them accept it.
* If someone offers you a sweet treat , you don't always have to say yes,tell them no thank you.
* Do various activites to fill out the day , such as:In school clubs,sports,homework,video games.

Warnings
* Never skip meals[only when on a religious fast]
* don't make yourself throw up
* Always eat 3 meals a day
* Don't try and starve your self because this could lead to either bulimia or anrexoia.

Healthy Snacks

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Healthy Snacks

No matter if it is while we are watching television or a quick bite to and from picking the kids up at school, we all love snacks. We can't get away from that fact. So why fight it? Our whole life we have been told that snacking is bad for us. It will ruin our apatite, and it will make us fat, it will break us out in pimples. Some of it is true, while on the other hand, it is nothing more than fiction. Snacking performs a very important role in our lives. Some times we snack because we are bored.

We eat because we are bored. That 600 pound man didn't get that way because he was eating three square meals a day. He got that way because he was eating too much food.Our bodies tell us when we are hungry.

That doesn't mean that it that all the time we are hungry we need food. But, if you have a good diet it does. There is no reason to cut out snacking all together. Snacking is also a great way to avoid things that we do as a pick me up some days. For example, we can eat a piece of fruit instead of going for that soda or candy bar.

The key thing to do is, to know what to eat and what not to eat. Here we will give you
some snacking ideas that will help you choose what is right. It doesn't require a genius to figure it out, but you might be surprised at some of the suggestions. This might sound a bit strange, but I would suggest to you that you get a food dehydrator. You can get one for next to nothing and they are easy to use. I know that learning how to use something
new isn't always as easy as it sounds, but believe me, these things are a snap to use.

You can dry all kinds of things in your dehydrator. The key thing to remember is to cut things thin. The thinner the item is cut, the faster they will dry. Fruits are a great thing to dry. You can dry what ever is one sale at the super market that you can find. You can also dry canned items. I would suggest that you start out with a few easy things. Start out with
strawberries. They are about as easy as you can get.

Not only are strawberries easy, but when they are dried, they carry a punch of sweetness that only sugar can match. The great thing is, these are sweet, but they don't have the calories of candy. You can also dry veggies as well. Are you like me, do you love the instant soup mixes they sell at the store? Well, I love them but hate all the added salt. If
you dry your own veggies, you can make your own soup. What I love is, I can control
how much salt I add.

Here is something that I love to do as a snack. I take a handful of banana chips,
strawberry chips, and about two apple chips. I take them and put them in some low fat yogurt. That makes for a snack that is good for you and something that I love eating. It doesn't get any better than that. You can snack on the dried food just plain. Grab some fruit chips instead of potato chips or candy. You really can't go wrong with dried fruits.They will last a very long time if you keep them in a baggie as well.

You can also make fish jerky, turkey jerky and beef jerky. I love making jerky because it saves me so much money. I don't have to pay over ten dollars a pound for jerky. I can use what ever cut of meat that is on sale at the store. You can always go with the same boring veggie platter for a snack.

I do love my veggies, but this can get a bit boring at times. That is why I love the driedfruits and veggies.

A great veggie plate can be made up of any type of veggies. I would suggest that you
make yours out of what ever is in season. That will produce the best veggie plate that you can. Also try putting a little oil and vinegar dressing on them. Don't use too much, but just enough to taste. Sprinkle salt to taste and also put some pepper or some pepper flakes on them. I love using pepper flakes because it gives the veggies a zing. You can also squeeze half a lemon over them for zing if you like.

You need to make sure that you aren't eating a healthy diet and snacking on foods that aren't good for you. I know tons of people who have a very good diet, but their problem is that they eat all kinds of junk when they snack. This doesn't serve any purpose at all. I'm sure you know people like this as well. Actually, I feel like yelling at them and calling them a moron.

If you must have some carbs, avoid the bad stuff. Don't go running for the potato chips. Instead, eat some sliced potatoes and add some seasoning to them. I like to use Cajun seasoning myself. I think that adds the kick that they are lacking since there isn't any fat.

Another great snack idea is the small fruit cups that they sell in the stores. Don't get the ones that are in heavy syrup. Heavy syrup is a nice way of saying loaded with sugar. Also some of the pudding cups aren't too bad either. They also have yogurt cups these days too. They are good, especially if you get the ones with the fruit on the bottom. There you have it. The next time you feel guilty because you ate the wrong snack food, come back and read this article again.

Good Foods For Healthy Life

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Good Foods

We all know that what we eat can help us prevent certain illnesses. We see on television
all the time about people who are ill because of their diet. Well, maybe we should say
lack of a diet. These people tend to be at risk of disease because they don't have the right
things to eat. When people think of health and prevention, I think some of them think
about pills and their doctor. To some people, they think these are the only tools they
have. That isn't true. In fact, there are more important tools for you to use. Our diet is
important not just for our appearance. A good diet will decrease your chance of getting
cancer and other diseases. I know that it is hard to believe that just what we eat can play
such a big role, but it does.

Think of it like this. As the old saying goes, you are what you eat. That is true. Your body
needs many things to survive.

Over the long term you realize that diet is more important than ever before. I probably
just like you, have known many people who have had cancer. Also, we see on television

There you have it. Though I'm sure you are some what surprised, I'm sure that you will be
able to absorb all the info in this article.
all the time famous people getting cancer. A lot of these people don't smoke. They don't
do drugs, rarely drink alcohol.

Why are they getting cancer? I'm sure some of it has to do with genetics and some of it
has to do with pollution. While up to 1/3 of it, is due to diet. That's right, they get cancer
because what they eat. Perhaps it could be said better by saying, what they don't eat. Let's
talk about some of the foods you should eat to help prevent cancer and other illness.

Apples
It was once said, an apple a day will keep the doctor away. This is true. These are loaded
with vitamins A and C. They also help lower cholesterol and they lower your chance of
getting cancer.

Broccoli
Just because a former president didn't eat his, doesn't mean you should avoid yours.
Actually, this is one of my favorite veggies. One serving has 97% of your vitamin C for
the day. Also, it is a good source of calcium.

Oranges
Not only do these babies taste good, but they are good for you as well. They do help in
preventing colds and flues. They also help prevent many forms of cancer. They are one of
my favorite fruits.

Onions
Half of an onion a day will lower your cholesterol. Also, if you ever notice how you tear
up when you cut an onion. They are good for people with asthma or other breathing
problems. They open up the head so to speak. Also they fight cancer such as stomach
cancer. You might not know it, but onions were once believed to be sent from god. They
were believed to make people live longer and healthier. One thing you might not know is,
onions reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Carrots
Carrots have beta carotene which has been known for a long time to fight cancer.
Remember when you were a kid and were told to eat your carrots or you will go blind?
Well, that isn't true, but they are good for the eyes.

Salmon
Out of all the fatty fish, this one is best for you. It contains omega-3 fat, which is very
good for your heart. People who eat salmon at least once per week are said to have a 50%
lower chance of heart attack.

Beans
You know these little devils. I used to eat them the night before going to school so I
could fart all day long. Not only are these good for prostate cancer, but they also are a
good source of fiber.
Seaweed
No, I don't mean a joint that you smoke while at sea. I mean the stuff that comes from the
ocean! This is loaded with iodine and other things. It has calcium, magnesium, and iron.
This is very good for fighting cancer.

Lemons
All you have to do is go to the supermarket and see how many lemon flavored cold
remedies there are to see the potential of this citrus fruit. Lemons are a great way to
prevent a cold, the punch of vitamin C will keep you healthy. It is also good for sore
throats.

Garlic
What doesn't this stuff do? Well, while it might not be a cure all like once believed. It
does prevent almost everything under the sun. From heart disease to cancer, this is great
stuff. I suggest that you study up on garlic so that you understand all of the good things it
does. It would take an article the length of a book to go into great detail.

Do Men Burn More Fat than Women

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Do Men Burn More Fat than Women

Men and women are not built the same way. There is something different in our bodies
due to the way hormones change the balance between muscle and fat and shape the size
of our bones to respond to different needs later on. In men, the testosterone hormone
determines the size of bones causes hair growth and deepens the voice. It also regulates
the size of the muscle mass, which it turn regulates the metabolism. The more muscle
mass, the faster a person burns the calories obtained from food, which is one of the big
differences between men and women and between overweight people and those who are
fit.

It’s an easily recognizable fact that men and women training side by side do not have the
same results. Recent studies have found that women gain weight faster than men and that
they have a harder time getting rid of it through exercise. It seems that women have the
misfortune of being stuck with the worst part of the weight loss process and also with
having to work twice as hard as men to stay in shape. And since this is no easy task for
men, you can imagine how bad the ladies have it.

Dieting Myths Revealed

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Dieting Myths Revealed

1. Cutting fat from your diet will ensure weight-loss

FALSE

It’s true that eating nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and skim
milk may provide more fill with less calories, but low in fat does not necessarily mean
low in calories. Many desserts such as non-fat ice cream and other low in fat desserts
contain great quantities of calories. Also, foods that are high in carbohydrates such as
bread and pasta can also attribute to weight-gain when eaten in large amounts. It is
important to consider portion size as well as calorie content when attempting to lose
weight.

2. Extra protein will promote muscle growth

FALSE

Although proteins are important in the building and maintaining of muscles, excess
amounts of proteins are stored as fat, just as excess carbohydrates or fats are. Basically, any calorie-containing nutrient will be stored as fatty deposits if too much is eaten. In order to build muscles, strength training and sufficient amounts of calories and proteins are the best method.

3. Walking is a great way to lose weight

TRUE

Like any other physical activity, walking burns calories and can help weight loss. The
best way is to take a brisk walk (rather than a stroll), and the longer the walk, the more calories you lose. Every mile of walking burns approximately 100 calories. About 5 miles of walking every day will amount to the loss of one pound in a week.

4. The right diet supplement can help you lose weight

TRUE

After extensive research reviewing many of the diet supplements on the market today we have found one product that is clinically proven to work and guaranteed to help you lose weight and it is called Proactol.

Proactol is CLINICALLY PROVEN to:

• Bind over 27% of dietary fat intake
• Reduce calorie intake from dietary fats
• Reduce food cravings
• Help reduce excess body weight
• Suppress appetite
• Reduce blood cholesterol levels
They are currently offering a free trial so if you need extra help achieving your target
weight fast you can order the natural diet supplement here.

5. You can eat eggs without getting fat

TRUE

Research proves that the major dietary culprit is high saturated-fat intake. Since eggs are low in saturated fat as well as in calories (approximately 75 calories if hard-boiled) they are not as unhealthy as some may think. They also contain many various essential nutrients. The American Heart Association recommends one egg per day. However, the key to a good diet is to eat a variety of healthy foods and to use light oil rather than butter or margarine when cooking eggs.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is an important first step in dieting. Keep in mind the
following tips, and you’ll be on the right track to healthy and effective weight loss. Start first by getting rid of all the junk food in your place, and replace them with more
nutritious snacks such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. Then make sure to increase your
level of activity each day. For example, you can park your car at the end of the lot and walk an extra hundred meters to the entrance of the mall. Or take the stairs instead of the escalator. Small steps such as these will add up to pounds shed.

Quit smoking, gambling, binge drinking, and any other addictive behavior. Then start
following a meal plan for the whole week and stick to it. Include some of your favorites in your meals such as pasta and steak, but keep a watchful eye on the portions. And most importantly, drink plenty of water each day.

This helps to regulate your metabolism and strengthens your immune system, in addition to satisfying your appetite. When you drink more water, you will feel less hungry. These steps may seem tedious at first, but maintaining routines such as the ones above will be integrated into your daily life in no time.

Diet and Sleep Relation

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Diet and Sleep

The food you eat not only contributes to the quality of your weight and general health, but also on how well you sleep. Some foods help you sleep better, while others can make sleep difficult or even impossible.

Foods that improve sleep include fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, and mushrooms. Even spices such as dill, sage and basil help with sleep
problems.

Drinking milk before bedtime, a common method to aid sleep, is actually effective. Milk actually contains tryptophan, which can be converted to serotonin, the hormone that controls sleep. Honey, turkey, egg whites and tuna also contain tryptophan, which are good night time snacks.

Alternatively, caffeine-rich food and beverages should be avoided right before going to bed. This includes coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, soft drinks and some medications. Some foods that are rich in tyramine can also affect sleep. Tyramine actually causes the release of a substance that stimulates the brain keeping you awake. This is found in bacon, cheese, sugar, ham or tomatoes.

Spicy foods, on the other hand, may cause gastrointestinal reflux or heartburn. While
sweet or greasy foods can also cause indigestion and bloating. And though alcohol can make you sleepy, it actually upsets sleep patterns later in the night resulting to frequent waking in the night to urinate.

Even how much and when you eat can affect sleep patterns. It is best to keep the last
meal of the day light. Eating too much or heavy meals before sleeping may cause
indigestion, heartburn and discomfort. It is recommended to start with a hearty breakfast, the main meal of the day around noon, and a light supper early in the evening.

You may also take vitamins and supplements to aid sleep. Calcium and magnesium helps induce sleep. Calcium-rich foods include milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, sardines, salmon, broccoli, tofu, egg, and calcium-fortified food. Magnesium is found in nuts, almonds, cashews, beans, and spinach. Vitamins B6 and B12 are often beneficial and used in the treatment of insomnia. Some of the foods that contain Vitamin B6 are liver, meat, brown rice, fish, butter, wheat germ, whole grain cereals, and soybeans. Foods rich in Vitamin B12 include some plant milks, some soy products and some breakfast cereals.

Be careful on what foods you eat. It can directly affect the way you sleep. By improving
your eating habits, you will have a better chance at a good night’s sleep

Learn How To Burning Fat

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Burning Fat

In general, people will practice cardiovascular activities and forget about weight bearing
exercises when it comes to burning fat. Many trainers will say that aerobic exercises burn
off fat and weightlifting is only used to build muscle bulk. This statement is not entirely
correct because the more muscle mass one acquires through weight bearing exercises, the
more he will burn fat calories...even at rest. We see a growing trend from cardiovascular
training towards weight and strength training.

According to a study by the Fitness Products Council and Sporting Goods Manufacturers,
the number of people lifting free weights has increased 76 percent in the past decade.
Right now, weight lifting is among the most popular sports in North America. This
change is for the best because cardiovascular activity combined with weight training will
result in much more effective fat loss. Cardiovascular exercises will raise muscle
metabolism during the activity and for a short time after the exercise session.

Weight lifting exercises, on the other hand, will raise your muscle metabolism during the
exercise session, and for a long time after the exercise session. Some high intensity
trainers have even seen their metabolism rise for several days following their training
session.

Performing adequate weight training exercises should limit your repetitions anywhere
from 1 to 20 (more or less). Such resistance on muscles will make their tissue leaner and
stronger. The muscle development will take place during the rest period following the
resistance training. Therefore sufficient rest periods are essential.

Whether your goal is to tone or build muscles, it is important to know what happens
during the muscle training process. When lifting weights, muscle tissues are torn apart (at
the microscopic level) from the stress, and it's in the recuperation period that your
muscles become stronger and therefore able to support the extra stress. Usually the
recuperation period required is 24 to 48 hours after the weight lifting activity.

During the recuperation period, the muscle metabolism is still burning energy, and that's
when it's time to perform cardiovascular activities. Carrying out high repetitions of the
same movement will tire the body on a different basis. Combining low repetition
exercises (weight lifting) with high repetition cardiovascular exercise will stress muscles
in a complementary way to increase the total fat burning effect.

Anybody who debates the fact that weight bearing exercises don't help people lose weight
and fat should lift weights for one hour and see their heart rate go through the roof.
Simply look at athletes who specialize in short, intense bursts of energy and you still see
that they are very low in body fat.

The point is to combine a weight lifting routine with a good cardiovascular workout to
increase muscle metabolism and total fat burning ratio.

An important factor to consider when trying to lose weight is that lots of muscle mass can
be lost as a result. As muscle mass will keep your metabolism high, try to avoid quick
weight loss through miracle diets or starvation. This weight loss will be regained just as
quickly. Instead, opt for a gradual fat loss routine by combining weight training,
cardiovascular activities and a diet supplement, and allow muscle mass to build up and
increase your metabolism. Results may take a little longer, but they will last for a longer
period of time.

Learn How To Burning Fat

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Breakfast Ideas and secrets

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Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I'm sure that you heard that all the time when you were a kid. But, it is true. Breakfast is one of those meals that people today tend to skip. I really don't understand this. Maybe this is why people are so uptight in the morning. They have the shakes from not eating. You might have a busy lifestyle, but you need to make sure that you have time for breakfast. Breakfast is one of those meals that you must eat. I don't think there is any choice about it. I know that most people who do eat breakfast, tend to be the type that run out of the house with a donut in their hand. This really isn't a good idea.

I don't know why people jump to the sugary breakfast foods. I guess it is why people
drink coffee. They need that bolt of energy to wake them up. Or they think that maybethey can avoid eating a good meal by eating something full of sugar. After all, they feele nergetic after eating a bunch of sugar.

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to wake up at work? Have you noticed how during the day you get tired? This is because you aren't getting the right foods for breakfast. You don't realize how important this meal is. Every day you should have a good meal for breakfast?

What are some good things to eat for breakfast? First, let's start off with what you
shouldn't eat. Don't eat donuts. For the reasons we spoke above.

Don't eat any cereals that are loaded with sugar. This is nothing more than empty
calories. They don't offer you anything. Not only that, but too much of this and you will gain weight. Have you ever noticed how sluggish you feel before lunch? This is because you are eating too much sugar!

Don't eat a ton of fried foods. Don't eat a bunch of bacon, fried eggs, and French toast. The added fat will weigh you down.

Don't eat those pasties that come in the boxes. These are loaded with sugar. They don't offer you anything that is actually good for you. They rob you of all the things that you should be eating.

Don't load up on coffee. Don't think because coffee can give you energy, that you can
drink it instead of eating. Now, what you should be eating.

Eat a cereal that is low in sugar. Cereal with milk is a great breakfast. It is a good all
around meal.

Try a new egg sandwich. People seem to love the egg sandwiches at fast food restaurants. Why not make one at home? You can put some cheese or some lean ham on yours. Use your imagination, these are fun to make.

Eggs are good for breakfast. I'm not going to go through the whole mess about how they say eggs are bad for you. Don't buy it. Eat them, but eat them in moderation.

Pancakes can be ok from time to time. Try to get yourself one of those griddles that you don't need to add fat too. If you get one of those, you will be able to eat these more often.

Instead of using butter and syrup, put fresh fruit on yours. I love eating mine with fresh fruit on top of them.

Juice is great for breakfast. Get that pick me up that you need without the caffeine of
morning coffee. You don't have to worry about getting the shakes if you drink too much juice. Though, you might get the shits, but not the shakes.

Old fashioned toast. This is still a great thing to eat. Just don't load it up with too much butter or other things.

I know that most of you probably hated oatmeal when you were a kid. But, this is some great stuff. Add some milk and a bit of sugar and you have a breakfast that will stick to your ribs.

Fruit salad can be great for breakfast. I love things that taste refreshing that don't take all day long to make. Throw your favorite fruits together and call it a meal! There you go. A good breakfast isn't as hard as you might think that it is. All you have to do is stay away from the drive through window and you will be fine.

Best hair removing tips

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As we as a race become increasingly conscious of the way others look at us and not just the way, we look at ourselves, personal grooming has never been more important. And top of the list for many men and women today is to gain a superior attractive quality by getting rid of unwanted body hair. Be it facial hair removal for women, or back hair removal for men, quick hair removal treatments have fast gained in popularity with the masses. As your search continues for the treatment best suited for you, we have tried to put together a concise set of hair removal solutions available in the market today for your benefit.

The commonest form of quick hair removal today is shaving, which as the name suggests is the simple application of a razor blade, either manually or electrically on the skin surface to remove the hair by cutting the hair stem. While it's a quick painless hair removal method which is effective, it lasts only for very short bursts of time and can never be termed a permanent hair removal solution. Still for people short on time and low on cash, shaving still promises to be an affordable practical solution. For the slightly advanced enthusiast, depilatory creams are a good bet to do facial hair removal and leg hair removal. These creams effect quick hair removal through surface chemical reactions with the protein in your hair, breaking it down and making it easy to come off. Available in a variety of forms such as gels and aerosols and typically calcium-compound based, this treatment offers a solution which however is not a permanent hair removal method.

Of course, if you are a girl, you have probably gone through the painful procedure of waxing for body hair removal especially for hands and legs hair removal. Tweezing like waxing works by plucking the hair out of the skin right from its root s, thereby giving a hairless skin which can last for several weeks until the roots of the hair grow back. Electrolysis for hair removal on the other hand works on the principle of destabilizing the hair roots through surface electrical currents charged through electrodes implanted in the skin. While the effect of electrolysis hair removal is long standing in nature, frequent sessions and a serious dent on your bank balance are realistic possibilities that you need to keep in mind.

The best hair removal method available today is laser hair removal for men and women alike. This treatment is swift, precise, painless hair removal technique which normally guarantees an extended period of freedom from unwanted hair. In just a few sessions, whether it is facial hair removal or back hair removal, the laser technology effectively answers all your needs and desires for looking your personal best!

Visit your local salon or contact your beautician for understanding which of these hair removal treatments would work best for you. All the best to looking good and feeling great!!

Benefits of Walking

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The Many Benefits of Walking

You probably always hear the expression ‘take a hike!’ You know what? Health experts
are actually encouraging you to follow that particular advice.
Walking, or the art of traveling by foot, is human’s natural means of transportation.
However, with today’s society full of vehicles, walking is slowly becoming a lost art.
And this should not be, health experts said, as walking has numerous benefits to us.
Here are some that we have compiled just for you.

Health Benefits

Walking is a cardio vascular workout that can help reduce your risk of heart disease; aids
in alleviation of depression and lower back pain; increase your muscular strength;
improve coronary condition; reduce risks of infection and hypertension; aids in
maintaining a healthy weight; and curbs the decrease in bone density. Likewise, it also
helps in maintaining flexibility and coordination hence, reducing the risk of falls. Like
almost all forms of exercise, it adds more health and zest to your life.

Social and Economic Benefits

Aside from the obvious health benefits, walking can also have a very large social and
economic impact in today’s society.
Walking is free. In comparison to the cost of operating a car, which is approximately
5,170 dollars a year, walking will not cost you anything.
In addition to this, walking will also give you more time to interact with others. Walking
has been shown to improve self-esteem, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and
improve mood. Walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings, and with other people,
offers many opportunities for relaxation and social contact.

Environmental Benefits

Moreover, walking is the only form of transportation that will not contribute to air
pollution. Motor vehicle emissions represent 31% of total carbon dioxide, 81% of carbon
monoxide, and 49% of nitrogen oxides released in the United States alone, and thus
create 60 percent of air pollution. Although individual cars are much cleaner today than
they were in earlier years, if total traffic continues to grow, overall air quality will
deteriorate. Moreover, cars and trucks burn millions of barrels of oil, a non-renewable
energy source, every day.

Transportation Benefits

Walking will not contribute to traffic and requires less space than automobiles.
Moreover, it reduces the risk of vehicular accidents on the road. Walking can help to
reduce roadway congestion. Many streets and highways carry more traffic than they were
designed to handle, resulting in wasted time and energy, pollution, driver frustration, and
gridlock.
So do not discount walking. It can actually do you good!

Basic Work Out for healthy body

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Basic Work Out

Often, a simple work out can make you feel good in a small amount of time. You can
squeeze in these moves during lunch break, or even right before an upcoming date. The
best part is, these exercises aren’t too demanding, so there will be minimal perspiration
involved. Keep in mind that these routines are not meant for advanced trainers looking
for serious muscle growth. They are designed to maintain a healthy and good-looking
physique within approximately an hour. Make sure that you have a healthy snack at least
one hour before the workout, and a full meal afterwards.

Cardiovascular and Lower Body

Your cardiovascular work out should consist of a half-hour daily walk. Simply lace up
your quality walking shoes and go for a stroll around the block. Go out regardless of the
weather; just make sure to dress adequately. An effective alternative to going outside is
walking up and down a building staircase. This option is excellent for your heart, as well
as maintaining leg muscles. To maintain a constant progression, try to increase your pace
on a weekly basis. Set goals and gradually increase your distances. If possible, alter your
cardiovascular sessions for an even more effective work out: use the staircase one day,
and walk around the block on other days.

Upper Body

After your cardiovascular exercises, begin your upper body work out with a few
exercises. Do these steps three times a week for better results.

Basic Pushups

Basic pushups will work your chest area, triceps and rear deltoids. Aim for 3 sets of 10 to
15 repetitions (depending on your fitness level), and gradually increase the repetitions as
the movement becomes easier. Once the movement becomes too easy, you can increase
the workout by elevating your feet on a chair to increase resistance.

Lay face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and your hands directly
beneath your shoulders. Your fingertips should be pointed straight ahead, and make sure
you keep your back flat and your head in natural alignment with your spine. Get into the
starting position by extending your arms straight from your shoulders, which lifts your
entire body off the floor. While keeping your body stable, go down until your nose
almost touches the floor. Exhale as you push back to the starting position with your chest
and triceps. Try not to lock your elbows in order to keep constant tension on your
muscles.

Close-Grip Pushups

Close-grip pushups mostly work the tricep muscles, the inner chest and the trunk
muscles. Once again, carry out 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions (according to your fitness
level), and gradually increase the repetitions as the movement becomes easier. • Use the
same starting position and breathing pattern as the basic pushup. Bring your hands
together and form a triangle with your index fingers and thumbs. As you go down to the
floor, your elbows should go to the side, which incidentally puts more stress on your
triceps and inner chest. Close-grip pushups also require more balance. By stabilizing your
body, your trunk muscles will work throughout the entire movement. At first, close-grip
pushups might strain your wrists, so make sure you stretch appropriately and start off
slowly.

Wide-Grip Pushups

Wide-grip pushups will work your chest, rear shoulders and parts of your back muscles.
Carry out the same sets and reps as aforementioned and gradually increase the reps as the
movement becomes easier. Use the same starting position and breathing pattern as the
basic pushup. Your hands should be positioned beyond shoulder width, with your fingers
pointing frontward

The wider position emphasizes the tension on your shoulders and lengthens your
pectorals. Wide-grip pushups are more demanding, so you will tire more quickly than
with other pushups. The above pushup variations will help keep your upper body muscles
strong and fit. For additional exercises, try these simple moves. All you require are either
8 or 15 kg dumbbells, or a few minutes.

Legs

These repetitions will build up muscles in the thigh and buttocks. First, spread your legs
to hip length and keep your legs fully extended. Holding dumbbells in each hand and
maintaining a straight back, slowly bend your knees until your thighs are level to the
floor. Then, slowly return to your original position. Continue this exercise until you tire
your legs to failure.

Chest

In order to work out the pectorals, lie on a bed (stomach up) and hold a weight in each
hand above your chest. Keep your arms fully extended with the palms facing each other.
Next, lower the dumbbells outwards and down until parallel with your shoulders. Breathe
out, and return the weights to starting position. Aim for eight sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.

Arms

These exercises will strengthen your biceps. Sit on the edge of a secure chair with your
feet placed hip width apart. Hold the weights with palms facing inwards in front of your
body. Extend your arm, and curl one dumbbell up at a time in a small arc towards your
shoulder. Be sure to rotate your forearm so your palm faces your shoulder at the top of
the movement. Aim for three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.

Basic Work Out for healthy body

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bad food for lose the loose

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Bad Food

In this day and age of heart disease, we all need to be careful. Did you know that 50% of
men will die from heart disease? It is sad, but true. It is important that you watch what
you eat. Not only if you are a body builder, but even if you aren't one. All of us should be
concerned about our diet and our health. Take some notes and make sure that you pay
attention. I'm sure there will be a few items on this list that you never dreamed were bad
for you.

Solid Oils
I think that some people use them in place of lard and actually think it is better for them.
If you are making a pie crust or something, skip the shortening and use the lard. Actually,
the lard is better for you. People tend to use this kind of fat because it has a long shelf
life. This stuff will stay good for ever. Personally, I hate the stuff. I can't see why anyone
would like it. I think it tastes awful and it feels awful in my mouth.

Deep Fried Foods
You should avoid these like the plague.

Refined flour and store bought flour
This has been bleached and everything under the sun done to it. When this happens, all
the good stuff from it is taken away. The reason why you are eating is, is been stolen
from you. Stick with good whole wheat. That is what is best for you.

White Rice
I would piss off most of the world if I said that you should never ever eat this stuff.
Though, I have to say that brown rice is better for you. Brown rice has all the stuff white
does and more. You can mix brown with white if you still aren't used to eating the brown
rice.

Sugar
This is a no brainer really. You should try to consume as little as you possibly have to.
Also, fructose is a building block for cholesterol. Keep that in mind when you have your
next can of soda.

Canned Soups
These are almost always loaded with salt. If you want to buy these, make sure you get
ones that are low in salt. If you have a craving for soup, see if your local deli makes soup.
It will be lower in salt. That will make your heart happy.

Alfredo Sauces
Don't buy items with already made Alfredo sauce. Usually they are loaded with butter
and salt. You don't want any of that.

Processed Meats
These tend to be high in fat and high in salt. They are a heart attack in a can.
Hydrogenated Palm Oils
Avoid anything that is made with these. These will give you a heart attack faster than
eating a bucket of lard.

40 Tips for Better Life

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40 Tips for Better Lifestyle and happiness

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My purpose is to
__________ today.’
5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy
lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in
plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli,
almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into
your life.
14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or
things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the
curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a
lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out
charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the nagative blues away.
18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. Remember God heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often.
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for
_______. Today I accomplished ____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast
pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t change.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU MUST BE ANGRY

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU MUST BE ANGRY

1. with the right person
2. to the right degree
3. at the right time
4. for the right purpose
5. in the right way

Remember, we are all creatures of emotion. First, ask yourself why they did what they did.

1. Forgiveness takes away guilt.
2. Forgetting takes away the obsession .
3. When we think of our own need for forgiveness, it becomes easy to forgive others.

WE ARE WHAT WE THINK WE ARE

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WE ARE WHAT WE THINK WE ARE

1. Others see in us what we think of ourselves.
2. How you think determines how you act and how others react to you.
3. Look important: it helps you think importantly.
4. Dress right. It always pays.
5. The sharper you look, the sharper you will be. (A pencil, when sharpened, has a clearly
defined point and writing is easily read, but a dull pencil is just that—dull.)
6. Pay twice as much and get half as many. For example, two fine suits are much nicer, last
longer, and look better than four cheap ones.
7. If you think of yourself in poor situations, that is what you will get.
8. Think of yourself as sharp, clean, together, intelligent, informed, and interesting, and
that is what you will be.
9. In short: Practice uplifting self-praise, not belittling self-punishment. Think more of your
self, and there is more of you.
10. Be self-improving in academics, family, and friends. Make progress in changing bad
habits, eliminating negativism, and wasting time. What you spend the most time on is
“what and who you are going to be.”

TRICKS TO IMPROVED UR SOCIAL LIFE

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TRICKS TO IMPROVED UR SOCIAL LIFE

Step #1 – Call your friends

The first step is to provide a simple baseline for the rest of this plan. Right now,
you probably have a core group of friends who encompass your social circle. If
you want to meet more people, then you have to start somewhere.
So the initial thing to do is call up your friends and make plans to do something
different. The key is to organize an event which brings you out of your comfort
zone and into something which is fun. In other words, you want to start going to
places which provide a social environment.

Step # 2– Look for hidden opportunities

As you journey on your path towards being social, you’re opportunities for fun
activities will increase. Due to inertia, most guys avoid “uncomfortable
environments”. Instead of doing this, you should start going to these events
EVEN if you don’t think they’ll be fun.
The truth is you never know what’ll happen when you try different things.
Perhaps the most boring event could provide a chance to meet an interesting girl.
So never pass up an invitation to an event.

Step # 3– Make friends

While it’s great to have old friends, your social life can get a real shot in the arm
if you start going making new friends at the events you’re frequenting.
One piece of advice I recommend is to talk to EVERYONE at these events. Even
if it’s a bunch of guys, you can still get a lot of social mileage by talking to
people who have connections. Even the most mundane person probably knows a
few attractive women. So by making connections with everyone, you’re giving
yourself opportunities to find new friends and meet more girls.

Step #4– Keep contact with your new friends

I like to think of my friends like currency. The more you have, the more you
opportunities you’ll accumulate. As you go to new events and get introduced to a
lot of people, you’ll start to build momentum on the number of buddies you’ll
acquire.
In order to maximize your opportunities, you should maintain constant contact
with the friends that you’re making. Even if you’re just sending a quick email, a
consistent correspondence with your friends will improve your social life. If
they’re always talking to you, then you’ll stick out in their minds when a cool
event comes up.

Step #5– Keep up to date

Every geographic location has fun events happening. The problem is most guys
won’t bother to look for them. Instead they’re satisfied with doing the same thing
over and over.
Instead of being like them, you can gain a social status by being the guy who is
up to date on all events happening in your area. All you have to do is open you’re
local paper and you’ll have access to dozens, even hundreds of fun things going
on.

Step #6– Plan events

It’s human nature to want to be around fun people. So if you become the guy
who is plans out fun times, then you’ll become the focal point of your social
circle.
What you want to do is plan out a few different interesting activities EACH
month and invite everyone that you know. Eventually the people in your social
life will look to you to plan out the good times. And over time, you can use these
events to meet interesting women.

Step #7– Be fun

Finally, you have to go beyond being the guy who plans out fun events. At all
times, you must display a fun and interesting personality. When you attend social
activities, you should be regarded as the guy who can make others have a good
time.
The truth is most people live boring lives. If you’re the source of interesting
experiences, then people will want to hang out with you. The end result is you’ll
become the first person they call when they want to have a fun night.
Improving your social life is one of the crucial elements for meeting and dating a
lot of women. If you follow the seven rules I discussed in this article, then you’ll
discover that it’s pretty easy to transform into a fun guy who has an incredible
social life

LEARN THE TRICK TO HOW TO THINK CREATIVELY

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LEARN THE TRICK TO HOW TO THINK CREATIVELY

1. Find new ways of doing things.
2. Believe it can be done and you Will find a way; nothing is impossible.
3. Welcome new ideas; be receptive.
4. Soak up good ideas.
5. Ask yourself “How can I do it better?
6. Your mind has an endless memory capacity, use it!
7. Do what you do better, and do more of what you do.
8. If you want something done, give it to a busy man or woman. Busy people do things
decisively and quickly.
9. Encourage others to talk. This way, you receive new information.
10. Test your ideas by saying, “What will make this work?”
11. Listen, concentrate, and emulate what other people are saying.
12. Expose yourself to ideas of intelligent others.
13. Do not let ideas escape: write them down.
14. Present your ideas in writing. They will have more power.
15. Mix with people of different occupational and social interests.
16. Do it!

LEARN HOW TO SAVE YOUR TIME

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LEARN HOW TO SAVE YOUR TIME

BE AWARE OF TIME THIEVES AROUND YOU:
1. Lack of motivation
2. Mistakes—your own
3. Failure to listen
4. Mistakes of others
5. Indecision
6. Poor planning
7. Lack of self-discipline
8. Unclear goals
9. Conflicting priorities
10. Procrastination
11. Lack of delegation
12. Poor communication
13. Unwillingness to say no
14. Lack of procedure
15. Cluttered workspace
16. Equipment failure
17. Interruptions
18. Meetings
19. Waiting for answers
20. Socializing
21. Shifting priorities
22. Unreal time estimates
23. Over-involvement with details
24. Junk mail
25. Red tape
26. Low company morale
27. Peer demands
28. Civic activities
29. Over-sleeping
30. Negative attitudes

Learn how to build your confidence easly

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Learn how to build your confidence easly

1. Confidence is acquired.
2. Preparation develops it.

3. Action cures fear. Fear is indecision and postponement.

A. DEALING WITH FEAR:
1. Identify it.
2. Admit it.
3. Accept it.
4. Deal with it accordingly.
(Confront and take action or cure.)

B. RECOGNIZE FEAR AS CONSTRUCTIVE AND POSITIVE:
IT WAS GIVEN FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND YOUR OWN GOOD.

4. Deposit only positive thoughts in your memory.
5. Withdraw only positive thoughts from your memory.
6. Avoid doing anything that makes you ask yourself, “Will I get caught?”
7. In order to think confidently, you must act confidently.
8. Do not be afraid to:
A. Sit up front when possible.
B. Make eye contact.
C. Walk 25% faster than average people. (Act with a purpose.)
D. Speak up when you have something to say.
E. Smile big.

LEARN ABOUT THE QUALITIES WHICH INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING

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LEARN ABOUT THE QUALITIES WHICH INCREASE
YOUR ODDS OF WINNING

» Positive attitudes
» Hard work
» Knowledge
» Excellence
» Giving oneself to others

With a little self-confidence, success-minded motivation, a little creativity, a winner's attitude,
some effective communication and positive thinking, properly organized, we can make order
and clarity out of any chaotic set of circumstances.
You might ask, “Why has this guy, Dan, assembled this piece of literature and given it to me?”
It's very simple—I thought you might like to read it! If I can give something to someone that
may help them enjoy life a little bit more, why shouldn't I? If we could give a little more than
we take, we would reap the rewards and be much better off.

I5 SIMPLE THINGS TO IMPROVED YOUR BUSINESS AND SKILLS EASYLE

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I5 SIMPLE THINGS TO IMPROVED YOUR BUSINESS AND SKILLS EASYLE

1. Be professional, follow procedures, do not be lazy.
2. Improve communication skills. (Keep people informed.)
3. Avoid procrastinating. (Maintain control and be effective. Plan and carry out tasks.)
4. Improve delegating skills. (Give authority and responsibility to others.)
5. Maintain orderly forms, applications, desks and files.
6. Have a sense of humor — but not too much.
7. Emphasize long-range relationships.
8. Have wide ranges of conversation topics: do not be narrow-minded.
9. Be able to absorb criticism objectively and constructively.
10. Be on time for all appointments; give honest reasons for being late.
11. Always express appreciation for the time of the people you deal with.
12. Improve reasoning abilities.
13. Increase self-reliance, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, charm, thinking,
and concentration of effort.
14. Master persistence, will power, ambition, and memory.
15. Always act with a definiteness of purpose.

LEARN HOW ASK A GIRL OUT IN A CLUB

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Steps
1. Arrive early. By midnight, most people have already coalesced into groups, making them harder to
approach.
2. Start conversations with people in the line-up. A good start is to ask someone if this is the event you
are looking for.
3. After entering through the door, make eye contact with the first woman there. Again, "is this the
event?" is an opening that will work. Since she's by the door, chances are she has just arrived and is
also looking for someone to talk to.
4. Whenever you meet someone, ask if she's there alone or with friends. Then ask to meet her friends.
Chances are she'll be happy to introduce. They tend to prefer the group dynamic in this setting.
5. Once you get names, and a few minutes of chit chat, move on. This shows them that you're not
desperate and that you have things to do. You can come back to them later as someone they already
know.
6. After moving away, you may need to write down the names you just got for later reference.
7. Whatever you do, DON'T BE A WALLFLOWER. Guys who stand against the wall looking longingly at
the women get pidgenonholed as a typical desperate one they like to avoid. If you get stuck in such a
position, move from it to another vantage point every few minutes before getting another project
going.
8. If you feel like resting, find a seat away from the crowd.
9. Have things to do: Bring a camera, explore the place, check out the bathroom, buy a drink, get a
napkin. Have a look of Destination on your face. What does this look like? Simple: Just take a look at
the busy-looking women as they go from place to place on some seelingly crutial mission.
10. If you see people you know, go over to them. They may end up introducing you to more people.
11. Talk to bouncers and security people. This makes you look important. These people are often bored
and will be happy to talk to you.
12. Bring an entourage. It makes you attractive if you are part of a group.
13. If possible, come with a "wing-woman." A wing-woman is an attractive woman who is only a friend.
This makes you look attractive.
14. Find someone to dance with. For this, an older or less attractive woman is ideal. They will be happy to
dance with you and you will attract the attention of the young and pretty ones who are wondering why
you chose this one as opposed to them. When the dance is over, compliment your partner and
excuse yourself, then approach any one of the cute ones who will now be looking at you.
15. Talk to female wallflowers. They are open to meeting someone. Even if she is older or less attractive,
engage them in conversation. This will make the cute ones wondering (same as above).
16. Walk around with a big cool looking drink. This will get you attention. Ask the bartender for a
recommendation on this.
17. Go outside. They stamp your hand so you might as well use it. Outside there is less competition and a
it's less crowded and you can occasionally find a lone woman taking a break or a smoke.
18. Instead of asking for a phone number, ask for a business card. If she says she doesn't have one, ask
if she has email.
19. Don't be satisfied with one email or phone number, even if you think she is the "woman of your
dreams." Most women will not return a phone call from a guy she met at a club.
20. Make sure to circle around back to the women you met at the beginning. At this point, after missing
you, they will be more open to talk.
21. The next day, email all the women. Give them some sort of way for them to remember who you are,
and give them your phone number and tell them when you will be available.

Tips

• Have something to say. Many guys say "How's it going" and don't get much further. Also, be in the
moment. Most women do not want to discuss their lives immediately with a new acquaintance. They
might be open to discussing the event you are at, which can lead naturally into discussing more about
them.
• If a woman insults you, just say "whatever" and turn away.
• If a woman displays childish or otherwise condescending or inappropriate behavior, do not feel like
you have to play into it: Simply say: "I thought you were interesing, but I see I was mistaken. Good
evening," and then turn to walk away. If she's descent she'll apppologize and pull you back.
• If you see a couple who looks like they might be just friends, try introducing yourself to the guy first.
He'll introduce you to her if he's her "wing-man."
• Don't feel like you have to spend the whole evening talking to one woman. She's there to be with
other people too. So if things are going well, ask for an email, excuse yourself and move on to
someone else.
• Come clean, groomed and wear a nice, pressed, expensive looking dark shirt.
• If a woman makes eye contact, go for it.
• If a woman avoids eye contact, you have just been rejected. Move on.
• If someone indicates that he or she would like to talk to you, for example, by making eye contact, talk
to him or her even if you are not interested. This will make you look as busy as anyone else, and
makes it look as though you didn't come there to meet pick up women.
• Don't dance too much by yourself. It makes you look alone. If there's one song you must dance to, do
it where you're not too noticeable.
• For picking up women on the dance floor itself, see the wikihow on how to pick up a woman on a
dance floor.
• If you find yourself with nothing to do, look busy and important: Check your email, text your friends,
call your mom, etc. If you don't know what "busy and important" is supposed to look like, just watch
the busy and important looking women and do what they do.

LEARN HOW TO ASK A GIRL OUT

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When you would like to ask a girl out, just find the right time and place to ask. Sometimes you will just be
hanging out, talking, when you feel you would like to make a date with her. If you do not really know her,
but have seen her in school, or with other friends you know, then it might take a little more effort, but it
certainly can be done. Give her a compliment. Talk with her about your similarities and differences. Once
you feel comfortable about it, do it. Or go up to her and say "You know... I really, really like you and I was
wondering if you would maybe go out with me?" It will probably work.
Steps
1. Make sure that the girl is someone you honestly feel for, not just a crush and make sure she's
SINGLE. Breaking a girl's heart means they might encourage other girls not to go out with you.
2. Find out about the activities and hobbies she likes, but always be mindful. The more you know about
her interests, the more things you will have to talk about.
3. Approach the girl you like. Try to dress fairly decently, but don't overdo it. For example, if you're a Tshirt
and jeans person, wear that. Do not show up wearing a suit and tie, because you want her to like
you for you, and you don't want to give her any false ideas. Look somewhat decent, showing that you
are trying. Don't show up wearing over-powering cologne. two squirts is enough. Just enough for her
to notice you when talking to you but not for somebody across the room to notice.
4. Greet her in whatever fashion you normally would, but remember, being overly cordial or more
relaxed than she knows you to be, can reveal to her that you are trying too hard and therefore are not
confident with being yourself, which will mirror that same anxiety within her, ruining your chances. In
other words, be yourself. The greeting is what sets the precedent for who you are. If the greeting
creates an odd situation where there is a bit of personality clash, it can ruin your entire chance.
Traditionally, following the greeting is the conversation. Reiterating from before, its important to be
yourself, so talk about subjects that you are interested in, and give responses to how you genuinely
feel. Honesty is much, much more than just telling the truth, it's about showing people you live a life
other than theirs and have sovereign ideas, thoughts and feelings.
5. Gauge her interest. Make eye contact, smiling, laughter, and enthusiasm in her responses. Learn to
read women's body language.
6. Ease into your invitation. After you have been talking for awhile, and it is obvious that both of you
"click", invite her to be involved with you in an activity. Almost any activity is perfectly suitable.
Mundane activities like grocery shopping or more exhilarating ones like snowboarding are great ways
for her to get to know you, although inviting her for having coffee at a Cafe, or even a drink at a bar
are not only great ideas, but traditional as well. After you and she have had the opportunity to "feel"
each other out, find a time in the conversation where it would be appropriate to ask her out. The way
you would ask her is quite simple in fact. An example would be: "Hey I'm going/doing ACTIVITY this
weekend. How would you like to tag along? I promise it'll be more interesting than whatever you had
planned." Say this with a small smile, teasingly. Do NOT use cheesy pickup lines, as they are not you.
The example doesn't have to be followed verbatim, you can ask it in whatever way you feel is
comfortable, but the important part is that you make a time to see her, and ask if she wants to come
with you.
7. Spend time with her and a group of other people (not a one-on-one date). This will make her feel
more comfortable as it's not as intense as being out as a couple.
8. Make sure that you're asking out this girl not just for her looks, but for her personality. If you just ask
her out because she is "hot" , then things wont work out for a long period of time. If she is a good
friend of yours, don't make her feel uncomfortable, but ask her out & tell her that you really like her.
9. Ask her when you two are ALONE. Having others around you will stir pressure on her to say yes or
no. Also, make sure the girl you are asking out is genuine and will really like you - not just because
she has a good figure or is popular.
Tips
• Have fun - don't try to be serious all the time! Most of them like to have some fun every now and then.
• Make eye contact.
• Be extremely nice and treat her with respect. This is a must. If you can't treat a girl right, don't even
bother trying.
• Become her friend. This is half the battle, and at the very worst at least you have one more friend than
you had before.
• Make sure her past relationship is completely over and done with.
• Be calm and confident. If you're sweating and stuttering, that girl will feel nervous about going out with
you. Girls want guys that are confident, but not cocky.
• Some girls prefer to be called "sexy" or "hot." Others prefer to be called "lovely" or "beautiful." Make
sure you don't use the wrong word. There are other good ones too like "stunning," "irresistible," "really
something," "gorgeous," "a hottie," "radiant", etc. Try not to get stuck on just one.
• Some girls don't care what a guy who she doesn't know thinks of her looks.
• Practice talking to her. If you feel uncomfortable talking to her, you probably aren't ready to ask her
out.
• Think of subjects to discuss on the date; stories about yourself (not gross ones!), things you want to
know about her, etc. in advance
• Being relaxed and confident is the difference between a comfortable silence and an unbearable
silence. It's natural to have breaks in the conversation. Don't sweat it.
• Don't ask your friends to do it. You will have a better chance coming from you.
• If you get nervous when you go to ask her out, don't worry about it. Some girls actually think this is
cute.
• Smell nice when you go to ask her out! Smell is a big turn off! At least put on some deodorant, and
don't overdo the cologne (some find it offending). Also, Be careful about wearing strong aftershave.
Some girls like the smell, while others don't. Just make sure you know if she likes/dislikes it.
• Girls hate it when you have a friend ask them out. Otherwise, they get all confused and will not talk to
you if she doesn't know the real deal.
• If you are not sure if it's the right thing to do don't do it. You want a girl you know is interested in you
so don't rush.
• Joking around with her, even if it's in your nature, isn't always the best thing to do when asking her
out. Show her that you can go outside of your element for her. Besides, if you're already laughing and
you bring it up stupidly (ex. saying "Oh yeah, we should go out.") then she may not take it seriously.
• Don't be afraid of rejection! Most girls have big hearts and will let you down very easily, if at all. Some
girls agree to one date just because you asked and they're being nice. Don't take it the wrong way, it
simply means she likes you enough to not hurt your feelings but not enough that she's ready for a
relationship.
• Try Double Dating when you first go out. If you can't drive it's a great idea, because would you rather
your mom take you? I didn't think so. It also relieves pressure for the girl and can keep you out of
sticky situations. If you're nervous, having a cool older friend that you're comfortable with and their
date can help you feel relax and have a better time.
• Remember the three P's of dating. For it to be a date it has to be Planned Ahead, Paid for, and Paired
Off. Have a plan, don't go out there winging it because you'll do something stupid. If you're a guy, be a
man and respect the girl enough to pay for her. Paired off, you don't have to be completely exclusive
but it allows the date to be loyal to you in all the activities which leads to deeper bonds and deeper
trust.
• If the girl says "No," don't get really annoyed and show it. If you don't get annoyed and still get to
know her better and then you ask again in about a couple of weeks she might say yes (if this doesn't
work just give up)
• Let her know that you really like her or else she might think you just want to have a short relationship.
• Have fun. No girl wants to be with a guy who is boring.
• be confident.it's a little weird when someone starts to stutter and say um alot
• When you do approach the girl, try not to start the conversation by a "Hey, can I talk to you?" or a
"Can I ask you something?". Don't ask her out randomly, but these lines are giant hints that you are
about to ask her out. Can be awkward.
• Another thing by the same guy who said not to e-mail ask, ask her out, most people are scared, do
you know why, because of the big NO, don't worry, if you really really love her it should work for you.
• Don't wait! There is never a perfect time.
• If you went out with a girl and she broke up with you then DO NOT ask one of her close friends to go
out with you less than a month later. She will say no because she's not sure if your friend will be cool
with you two going out.
• Ask her out a few months later (e.g. If you asked a girl out in November, then you should probably ask
her out in late January)
• If you are looking at her and she starts to turn towards you dont turn and look in the opposite
direction. It can make her think you are not confident and you will never get her.
Warnings
• If you give her a note, leave it in her locker, because it gives her time to think about it before she gets
around to answering it. Remember, dates are about seeing if you think you would have a chance with
someone!
• Try to be mature around her! No girl likes a guy who tells cheesy jokes or plays with food!
• Absolutely don't ask in front of anyone else, because it might embarrass her.
• Keep your hands to yourself! Trying to get physical with a girl right away just tells her that you
consider her to be an object and not an actual person.
• Be persistent, but not too persistent. If she turns you down gently, then she's politely telling you she's
not interested. If she flat out refuses, back away. You don't want any girl to think you're a stalker.
• If you have to ask her out through a friend, you will get a "no" by default. Girls do not enjoy hearing,
"Hey! I'm asking you out for (Name of guy). He doesn't like you enough to overcome his lack of
confidence." They will hear this regardless of how tactful your friend is, unless her friend is a very
close friend to both you and herself.
• Do not ask right away; you will always get a "no" just because she can always say she doesn't know
you well enough. This one is big, get to know them well, then when you're both ready, ask her out
cool and calm, and never try to kiss her on a first date unless you're positive that you both want to.
• Do not try to buy her the world on the first date (e.g. teddies, etc.) because she might not want to
develop the relationship.
• Don't keep prying at a rejection. It's okay to ask how come if she says no, but don't be invasive.
• Make sure you dont have bad breath! If you do they will assume that you do most of the time! Be
careful, be clean!
• Another great tip, do not under any circumstanses ask her out via e-mail. This will put her off greatly
and she will not go out with you because she thinks that you are too scared to ask her out.
• Find out about the activities and hobbies she likes but try not to get to know her to much because
when the time comes she might think of you as just a friend.
• Don't talk about your class.

GREAT EIGHT THINGS WE ALL WANT AND NEED REALY

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GREAT EIGHT THINGS WE ALL WANT AND NEED REALY

1. Health and the preservation of life
2. Food
3. Sleep
4. Life in the hereafter
5. The well-being of our children
6. Money and things money will buy
7. A feeling of importance and appreciation
8. Sexual gratification

FAST DATING

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What should be the simple pleasure of getting to know another human being can sometimes buckle under the weight of unrealistic
expectations and the baggage of previous relationships.
Here are some tips to consider when dating:
- No matter how wonderful your date is compared with the schmucks you've been seeing (or married to) do not tell him that he is a
nice guy.
- A shared sense of humor is important. Try to bring laughter to the date. Try to get a laugh out of the guy. That way you know
you've got something. If he doesn't get your jokes what else is he going to "get" about you?
- Be yourself.
People sometimes try too hard to impress. If they just relax a little, the date will go better and they will not have to worry about any
of those little embellishments backfiring later on.
- The worst thing people do on first dates is lie. They are trying to improve their status so you will be interested in them.
- Do not give up.
But if things do not go well be prepared. Take your cell phone along on the date. A discreet call to a friend can help you engineer
an early end to the date.
- If you are meeting someone you know only through a personal ad or an online dating service be sure to go to a place with plenty
of other people around. And do not blab out your whole life story on the first date. Keep it general: music, books, movies.
- There is a difference between first dates and the first face-to-face contact with someone you connect with through a dating service
or ad. That is a meeting to assess each other, not a date.
- If you are comfortable and seem to be compatible set up a date to spend more time together.
- Remember that the first date is supposed to be fun. You are getting to know this person and he is getting to know you. It should
not be something that feels like a meeting with your boss.
- Look for something creative and make sure it allows you to interact. It will help if the activity relates to a shared interest, such as
art or music.
- Doing something you enjoy takes the pressure off.
- Women sometimes crank up the pressure because of the hope that this guy is "the One". Slow down; it's just a date.
- Have realistic expectations about a first date. Some people start planning their wedding and others expect the worst.
- Have a specific plan. Do not leave things up to chance. Flexibility is nice but it reduces anxiety to know what to expect in terms
of activity and how to dress.
- If the date goes well do not hang on until the wee hours of the morning. There will likely be a next time.
- If the date is a dud do not make any promises you will not keep. Do not be encouraging if you feel no interest in further
socializing. Do be honest and say you feel there is not a basis for anything other than friendship and let your date take it from there.
Pick yourself up and move on. There are 110 million single adults in the United States alone.
- Give your date a chance. Take the time to listen and look for their special qualities.
The Number One mistake people make on first dates is to judge the other person too quickly and harshly. Always keep an open
mind. There is so much to discover about a person.

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS CHARACTERISTICS

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DRESSING FOR SUCCESS CHARACTERISTICS

1. Look the part — wear the appropriate attire for the event.
2. Good grooming — be clean and fresh; brush you hair; be clean-shaven; do not sweat;
have clean nails; do not chew gum; check zippers and buttons; polish your shoes.
3. Good posture — sit up straight, do not slouch, be pleasant, alert and interested.
4. Know what you are going to say;.
5. Be confident and tactful; do not show nervousness or uneasiness.
6. Be mature, courteous; do not condemn or be negative.
7. Look them in the eyes and be decisive.

15 THINGS TO THINK CREATIVELY EASYLY

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15 THINGS TO THINK CREATIVELY EASYLY

1. Find new ways of doing things.
2. Believe it can be done and you will find a way; nothing is impossible.
3. Welcome new ideas; be receptive.
4. Soak up good ideas.
5. Ask yourself “How can I do it better?
6. Your mind has an endless memory capacity, use it!
7. Do what you do better, and do more of what you do.
8. If you want something done, give it to a busy man or woman. Busy people do things
decisively and quickly. (They don't have time not to.)
9. Encourage others to talk. This way, you receive new information.
10. Test your ideas by saying, “What will make this work?”
11. Listen, concentrate, and emulate what other people are saying.
12. Expose yourself to ideas of intelligent others.
13. Don't let ideas escape: write them down.
14. Present your ideas in writing. They will have more power.
15. Mix with people of different occupational and social interests.

SIX HABITS YOU MUST ESTABLISH NOW IF YOU HOPE TO ENJOY A HAPPY MARRIAGE The habits you form today determine the kind of life you live tomorrow. So

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SIX HABITS YOU MUST ESTABLISH NOW IF YOU HOPE TO ENJOY A HAPPY MARRIAGE

The habits you form today determine the kind of life you live
tomorrow. Someone once said, “First form your habits; then
your habits will form you.” What do you want to be? Form the
habits, and your habit will help you achieve your goal.
If you want to attract a great mate, form these important habits.

1. Patience. The ability to be patient with others’ faults
will reap you the fruit of great friendship. What you
sow, you reap. (Gal. 6:7.)

2. Ability to listen. This is a very important skill. No
one wants to hang around someone who monopolizes
every conversation. Ask what others think, and listen
to them.

3. Servanthood. Marriage is a commitment to give your
life to serve another. Learn this now, and it will be
much easier when you get married.

4. Humility. This is the ability to say, “I was wrong; I’m
sorry.” Many marriages end in divorce because
someone could not admit fault or apologize.

5. Character. This is the ability to stick to your commitment
even when you don’t feel like it. There will be
many days when you won’t feel like remaining married
to your spouse, but character will see you through it.

6. Love. Read 1 Corinthians 13 for a good description of
what real love is. This is the glue that holds a marriage
together.
Form these habits, and you will be destined for a rewarding

MAINTAIN SEXUAL PURITY BEFORE MARRIAGE

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MAINTAIN SEXUAL PURITY BEFORE MARRIAGE

The Bible instructs us to live a life free from sexual immorality.
However, God isn’t trying to rob you of fun and pleasure.
He has your best interest
at heart. In fact, God created sex for our enjoyment as long
as it is in the boundaries of marriage. (Heb. 13:4.)
Here are some of the reasons God instructed us to remain
sexually pure before marriage.

1. God protects us from a broken heart. When you
give yourself to someone sexually, you are giving that
person your heart as well. If this person is not your
spouse, then part of your emotions are in the hands of
someone else. (1 Cor. 6:16.)

2. God protects you from sexually transmitted
disease and possible premature death. (Rom.
1:27.) Every day young people die from AIDS. Not any
of them ever thought it would happen to them.
3. God protects your marriage from emotional
baggage from the past. You can be married to your
spouse and have no guilt from past mistakes.

4. God also helps you protect your self-esteem.

5. You are worth the wait. If someone says he or she
loves you but won’t wait until marriage to have sex,
then that person is lying. Love is patient. (1 Cor. 13:4.)
You are worth waiting for.
Resist the temptation to give in to sexual pressure. God has
your best in mind.

LEARN WHAT A BOY LOOK FOR IN A GREAT WIFE

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LEARN WHAT A BOY LOOK FOR IN A GREAT WIFE

Guys, there are a lot more things than looks to consider when
searching for the right wife. The Bible says beauty is fleeting.
(Prov. 31:30.) It is also what’s inside that you must consider
when building a relationship with a girl. That’s what you will
have to spend the rest of your life married to. Read Proverbs
31 for some good ideas on what to look for in a potential wife.
Here are 4 good things to look for.

1. Does she love God? It is more important to have a
wife who loves God than one who merely has passing
beauty. I have a beautiful wife who loves God, but the
thing I find most attractive about my wife is her love
for God.

2. Does she respect authority? Look at how she
treats her father. That is how she will one day treat her
husband.

3. Is she sexually pure? You don’t want a wife who
will break your heart because she runs off with another
man. When the honeymoon emotions are over, will she
remain pure and devoted to you?

4. Does she believe in you? It’s important to have a
spouse who is supportive of your dreams. Life will
throw enough negativity at you. You don’t need to go
home to a wife who doesn’t believe in you.
There are probably more traits you want in a wife. Wr i t e
them down and look at them when you are considering a
potential relationship.

LEARN WHAT A GIRL LOOK FOR IN A GREAT HUSBAND

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LEARN WHAT A GIRL LOOK FOR IN A GREAT HUSBAND

Ladies, before you start thinking about marriage, you should
know what is important to look for in a man. If you were
shopping for a car, you wouldn’t just buy the first one a salesperson
pitched you. You would make sure it had the features
you wanted. It’s the same thing when looking at a relationship.
You should know what is important. Just because a car looks
great on the outside doesn’t mean it runs. The same is true
with guys. Just because they look good on the outside doesn’t
mean they have what is most important on the inside.
Here are 4 important things to look for in a potential husband.

1. A strong spiritual leader. You need a man who will
spiritually lead you and be a pillar of faith and encouragement
when life’s storms come.

2. A gentle spirit. Life is too short to live with someone
who is always angry and uptight. You want someone
who is tender with words, not harsh.

3. Deep character. Ladies, you deserve a man who will
love you and be faithful to you all the days of your life.

4. One who respects you and your feelings. A
good indicator of how a young man will treat his wife
is reflected in how he treats his mother. That is the way
he will treat you.
Before you look for a husband, know what is really important.
There may be more things than what I’ve listed here. Write
them down and use them to measure potential relationships.
If the traits are not in the person you really want, why waste
your time dating him?

SEVEN IMPORTENT OVERLOOK AREAS TO WORK ON BEFORE MARRIAGE

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SEVEN IMPORTENT OVERLOOK AREAS TO WORK ON BEFORE MARRIAGE

Here are 7 important, but often overlooked, areas to work on
before marriage.

1. Spiritual stability. Make a strong spiritual foundation
in your life. This foundation will hold your life
together through all storms. (Matt. 7:24-27.)

2. Emotional health. If you have emotional areas that
aren’t healthy, such as unforgiveness, unresolved
anger, and severe mood swings, take this time before
marriage to fix these.

3. Physical fitness. This will help you attract the opposite
sex. It’s true your future spouse should like you for
what’s inside, but he or she will also have to live with
what’s outside. Take care of your body, and your body
will take care of you.

4. Financial soundness. Develop good responsibility
with your money. Tithe, give, and save. Guys, women
are attracted to someone they feel will be a good
provider; it helps them feel secure. Ladies, guys are
frightened by reckless spenders; they are afraid they
will never be able to satisfy your cravings for stuff. Be
self-controlled and modest with your money.

5. Maturity. Be responsible in your actions. If you can’t
take care of yourself, how can you take care of a
spouse and children?

6. Friendship skills. Learn to be a good friend. After
all, marriage is spending the rest of your life with your
best friend.

7. Solving conflict. Marriage will have conflicts and
disagreements. The couples who last can solve differences
with love and respect rather than sharp words
and fighting.
Preparation time is never wasted time. The more you sweat in
preparation, the less you bleed in battle.

THREE REASONS TO FRIENDSHIP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ROMANCE

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THREE REASONS TO FRIENDSHIP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ROMANCE

Romance is a good thing. As a married man, I know. However,
friendship is more important: it should be the foundation that
romance is built on. Let’s take a look at 3 reasons friendship
is more important than romance.

1. Longevity. Friendship is long-lasting. Romance is
temporary. Romance is defined as a strong, usually
short-lived, attachment or feeling. Friendship is there
for the long haul.

2. Not a feeling. It’s a fact. The feeling of romance will
come and go. Romance has a lot to do with its environment
and circumstances. Friendship, on the other
hand, is there whether we feel it or not.

3. You can be yourself. You don’t have to worry about
impressing others. There is no need for you to present
yourself in an unrealistic manner to gain affection. A
true friend will still love you when you’ve had one too
many Big Macs.

LEARN WHAT A BOY LOOK FOR IN A GREAT WIFE

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LEARN HOW TO SAVE YOUR FRIENDSHIP

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LEARN HOW TO SAVE YOUR FRIENDSHIP

Good friends are hard to come by, and acquiring good friends
is only half the battle. The other half is keeping them. If you
want to keep your friends, I suggest you don’t do these friendship
killers.

1. Gossip. Gossip is simply mischievous talk about the
affairs of others. Proverbs 16:28 says that a gossip
separates close friends. A good friend will keep what
he or she knows in confidence, unless someone in
authority needs to be notified.

2. Selfishness. How can we expect to keep the
company of others if we are only concerned about
ourselves? In Philippians 2:3, Paul wrote that we are
to consider others better than ourselves. If we act
unselfishly, we will encourage our friendships to grow.
3. Unforgiveness. Our friends will make mistakes.

Why? Because they are human. As our friends miss it
and then turn from their mistakes or sin, we are to
forgive them. We are to forgive our friends as Christ
forgave us

LEARN HOW TO ATTRACT NEW FRIENDS

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LEARN HOW TO ATTRACT NEW FRIENDS

Lee Iacocca says, “Success comes not from what you know,
but from who you know and how you present yourself to each
of those people.”1 Good friendships are vital to success.
Maybe you are in need of some good friends.
Here are 5 ways to attract new friends.

1. Smile. Turn that frown upside down. This gesture
may be small, but it packs a powerful punch. Showing
those pearly whites is a magnet to new friends (be sure
those pearls are white).

2. Listen. Let others talk about themselves, then
respond. When someone else is talking, don’t be
thinking about what you’re going to say. Give the
person your ear and thoughts.

3. Be dependable. Be there for others during the good
and the bad. Anyone can be there for the fun times, but
only a friend will be there when things get rough.

4. Keep your word. If you say you are going to do
something, do it. Keep your word even if you don’t
feel like it. If you can’t keep a promise, then don’t
make it. It’s better to under- promise and overachieve.

5. Help others succeed. Be others-minded. Ask yourself,
“How can I help this person?” Then do something
about it. If you have this mindset, you will attract so
many friends you won’t know what to do.

FRIENDS THAT ARE NOT TRUE FRIENDS AT ALL

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FRIENDS THAT ARE NOT TRUE FRIENDS AT ALL

We have all been in relationships in which we thought
someone was our friend and then down the road realized he
or she wasn’t a true friend. A true friend doesn’t just call
themself a friend, but backs up his or her words with action.
Here are 6 “friends” to avoid.

1. The back-stabber. This is someone who acts one
way in front of you, but acts totally different behind
your back. A back-stabber cannot be trusted by anyone.

2. The user. The user is just looking for a temporary
friend. This person will borrow your friendship for personal
gain and then toss you like a dirty dishrag.

3. The control freak. “It’s my way or the highway,” this
one will say. The control freak will not compromise.
You’re only going and doing what this person wants to
do. Your opinion doesn’t matter.

4. The manipulator. If you don’t want to do what the
manipulator wants you to do, this person will find a
way to convince you to do it his or her way. The
manipulator is sly and will influence you to do things
you never thought you would do—all for his or her
own selfish ambitions.

5. The moocher. This person wants you to provide for
his or her every need. “Can I borrow your clothes?”
“Can I borrow your car?” “Can I borrow a couple of
bucks?” As you give, you’ll never receive anything in
return. In plain English, this person is a bum.

6. The complainer. You can never please the complainer
no matter what you do. If you gave this person
a $100 bill, he or she would complain because it’s not
2 $50 bills. Save yourself and avoid this one.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 10

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 10

IDEA # 1
If you are artistically inclined, do a life drawing course, practice until you are confident and then ask your partner to pose for you.

IDEA # 2
Take your partner to a carnival or festival. Try the following:
(1) Food festival
(2) Jazz festival
(3) Wine festival
(4) Music festival

IDEA # 3
Develop a video time capsule. Start with the two of you sitting together on a couch introducing the video. Say something like, "It is currently July 14th 2002. We have decided to make this video so that we can watch it together on our 25th wedding anniversary."
Then have a section where you talk to the camera by yourself, telling the camera how you feel about your partner and why you love her. Get her to do the same thing. When you are done, place the video in a bank vault and on your 25th wedding anniversary you will be able to look back in time and reminisce about everything that you have shared.

IDEA # 4
If you are in a secluded spot near a beach or lake and the weather is warm, go for an impromptu skinny dip with your partner.

IDEA # 5
This one is great for long distance relationships. It takes a bit of organization but if you can pull it off, it is sure to be a surprise that your partner will never forget. Organize to catch up with her regularly over the internet using either a chat room or an Instant Messenger program. Then arrange a secret trip to meet her without telling her that you’re coming.
When it comes time for your usual chat over the Net, arrange for a close friend back home to log on using your nickname while you position yourself outside her door. Phone your friend on your mobile and be speaking to him in real time. Tell him to type in the following sentence, “I really miss you honey, I wish I could be there and just reach out and knock on your door.” As soon as he has sent the message, knock on the door!

IDEA # 6
Buy your partner a gold fish in a bowl and give it to her with a card saying,
“Of all the fish in the sea,
you're the fish for me!”

IDEA # 7
Go for a drive either early in the morning or at dusk. Get a CD/tape that contains sounds of nature such as Sounds Of the Rainforest and play it as you hold your partner's hand and drive.

IDEA # 8
The day before your partner's birthday buy some helium balloons, streamers and flowers and hide them in a closet.
When your partner has fallen asleep, string the streamers around the room and bring out the balloons and flowers. Place them around the bed so that your partner wakes up to a real birthday surprise.

IDEA # 9
Spend a leisurely afternoon with your partner in a large book shop such as Borders where you can browse the shelves, share a coffee and sit down to peruse your purchases.

IDEA # 10
If you can afford it, hire a sports car for a weekend. Pick up your partner and give her a long white cashmere scarf to wear with her sunglasses. Go for a drive along the coast with the top down.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 9

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 9

IDEA # 81
Research your partner's favorite hobby and identify a gift that is really useful for her. The more specialized the gift the more impact it will have. Talk to her friends and family and use the Net to find the information you need.

IDEA # 82
Go to a masquerade ball. Send an invitation to your partner telling her to meet you at a specific spot at the stroke of eight.
Wear a mask and when you meet her, don't say a word. Just take her hand and lead her on to the dance floor.

IDEA # 83
On Thursday, ask your partner to pack a bag for the weekend. Tell her she'll need casual clothes and walking shoes but don't tell her what you have got planned.
Pick her up after work on Friday and drive to a romantic bed and breakfast for a romantic weekend of relaxation.

IDEA # 84
When you are relaxing at home one night, take two large sheets of paper and some pencils or crayons. On each piece of paper, draw the outline of a large crystal ball sitting on a stand.
Tell your partner to look into her crystal ball and draw what she sees five years in the future. Do the same thing yourself and then come together to share and discuss your drawings.

IDEA # 85
Create a loving nickname for your partner. This could be the name she was called by her family when she was a little girl or something that is special just for the two of you.

IDEA # 86
If you are musically inclined, write a love song for your partner. Call it something like "Natasha's Song".
Produce a professional looking manuscript, print it out and get it framed. Record your song onto CD and take a photo of your partner and get a print shop to create a CD cover if you can’t create one on your computer.
Place the framed manuscript and the CD in a box and give it to your partner as a special gift.

IDEA # 87
Pick your partner up for a date and blindfold her before driving to a special destination.
Try to make the destination something really unexpected like a table set up at the top of a cliff or a dinner on a boat or old-fashioned ship. It needs to be something that will have an impact when she removes the blindfold.

IDEA # 88
Have a really big pillow fight. Set up for it by buying two pillows that are filled with feathers. Put holes in the pillows so the feathers will start to fly and then attack your partner when you feel the time is right.

IDEA # 89
Get out into the great outdoors. After a day of hiking, build an open fire. Sit by the fire with your partner, toast marshmallows and watch as the embers of the fire climb into the night sky.

IDEA # 90
If your partner uses a computer, take a photo of the two of you and get it scanned at a print shop (or scan it at home) and store it on disk as a .bmp file.
Transfer the file onto your partner's computer and set the image as the computer's wallpaper.
To do this on a Windows machine, select Start / Settings / Control Panel / Display. Choose the Background tab and click the Browse button to find your .bmp file.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 8

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 8

IDEA # 1
On a special occasion create a unique present for your partner by buying two white t-shirts and some fabric paint. Draw half a heart and the letters LO on one t-shirt and the half a heart and the letters VE on the other t-shirt.
When you walk down the street holding each other close, the heart will be made whole and your message of love revealed.

IDEA # 2
On a hot summers day, buy two large water pistols and take them to the beach with you.
Pull them out and throw one to your partner and then have a huge water fight.

IDEA # 3
Share your food with your partner. When you go out for a meal, hold a forkful up to her mouth and say, "You've got to try this."
Sharing your food and even feeding each other is a great way to become closer as a couple.

IDEA # 4
Compliment your partner in public. If you are talking in a group and it is appropriate to the conversation say something like, "Kate makes the most incredible roast." Squeeze her hand while you are talking about her.

IDEA # 5
Arrange a special day off from work. Start with breakfast, go for a walk in the park, go shopping, have afternoon tea in a cozy cafe and finish off with a romantic dinner.

IDEA # 6
Buy a gift voucher for a facial at a local beauty clinic and place it in a card accompanied by the message,
A special treat for
someone special

IDEA # 7
Even if you are just going down the road to buy some milk, act as though you are returning home after a major adventure.
Say something like, "Well it was touch and go there for a while with the snow and the wolves but I made it!" and then give your partner a huge bear hug.

IDEA # 8
Send your partner a thank-you note. For example:
Dear Bec,
Thanks for helping me move house.
Having you there made a huge difference.
I really appreciate your help and your love.
Tim

IDEA # 9
If you have kids, organize for them to stay at their grandparents for the weekend.
On Friday evening, announce that the weekend is yours and start planning how you are going to spend your special time together.

IDEA # 10
Give your partner a magic gift box. Every month, place a new small gift in the box for her to discover

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 7

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 7

IDEA # 1
Write an email story with your partner. Start the ball rolling with an email that says something like:
Chapter 1:
This is the story of Pete and Kate who met at a friend's engagement party one summer afternoon.
The email can then continue to develop the beginnings of a story which can be completely fictitious or a combination of fiction and reality.
Finish your email by saying, "And now for Chapter 2, its over to you..."

IDEA # 2
Buy a kite and on a windy day find a park and fly the kite with your partner.
If you can afford it, buy a large kite that you control with two hand lines. These kites are great fun.

IDEA # 3
When you and your partner are planning to go out for dinner, suggest that you have an 'Adventure Dinner'. Here's how it works
Set the timer on your stopwatch to count down twenty minutes. Next, ask your partner to choose a number between 5 and 10. Lets say she chooses 7.
Give your partner a coin and tell her that at every 7th intersection, she has to flip the coin. If it is heads you will turn left. If it is tails you will turn right. When your watch timer goes off you have to both keep a look out for the nearest place to eat.
This is a fun way to get out and about and try new places to eat.

IDEA # 4
When you and your partner are going somewhere special, get your camera, buy a new roll of film and wait for her to come out of the house.
When she appears, act like a professional photographer and go wild taking pictures of her with the flash. While you are taking photos, bombard her with questions as though she was a famous actress and you are trying to get a scoop for the magazine you represent.
Not only is this fun but you will also get some great photos to look back on together.

IDEA # 5
When your partner is sick at home, take a day off to look after her.
Rent some videos, make her some soup, wrap her up in a blanket and just be with her.

IDEA # 6
When you are having dinner one night, ask your partner about the things she has always wanted to do.
Later on, write these things down so you don't forget them and over time try and help make them happen. For example she may say that one thing she has always wanted to do is swim with dolphins. Find out where she can do this and organize it for her as a special surprise.

IDEA # 7
Rent the video, "An Affair To Remember". Buy some popcorn, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and have a special film night at home.

IDEA # 8
Go to the drive in but instead of sitting in the car, spread a picnic blanket on the ground. Light a candle and buy popcorn. Cuddle your partner and enjoy the film.

IDEA # 9
Create a personalized magazine cover for your partner. To do this, get hold of a good quality photo of her and a copy of a popular entertainment magazine.
Take these two items to a print shop or graphic design agency. Ask them to scan your partner's photo and develop a magazine cover with the lead story being, "The 30 most beautiful women of 2003".
When you get the cover, stick it on the front of a real magazine and ask your local shop owner whether you can place it in the magazine rack. Organize to meet your partner at the shop before going out. When she arrives, tell her that you are just looking for a magazine. Let her browse the rack and discover her magazine.

IDEA # 10
Fill the trunk of your car with helium balloons. Drive to a romantic spot in the country to go for a walk. The ideal spot is somewhere up high with a clear view of the surrounding countryside.
Get out of the car and act as though you are about to set off for your walk. Make sure your partner is closer to the car than you and then throw her the keys and ask if she can get your jacket from the trunk while you tie your shoelace.
When she opens the boot the balloons will be released. You can also place a sign saying, "I Love You" on the inside of the trunk so that it will be revealed when the trunk opens.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 6

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 6

IDEA # 1
When your partner is sitting at a table or desk, come up behind him or her and give her a back, shoulder and head massage. Finish with a gentle kiss on the cheek.

IDEA # 2
Place an ad in the paper on a normal day saying something like:
Dear Amanda,
With you by my side, everyday
feels like Valentines Day.
Thank you for being you.
Love,
Saurabh

IDEA # 3
Buy a book that you and your partner are both interested in reading.
Read one chapter each night in bed with each of you taking turns to read out loud.
This can be a great alternative to television.

IDEA # 4
When your partner is having a shower or bath, take her towel and place it in the dryer to make it really warm and then wrap her up in it when she is done.
IDEA # 5
Photocopy your hand and fax a copy of it to your partner with a message saying, "Do ya wanna hold hands?"

IDEA # 6
Next time you order a pizza, ask to have it cut into a heart shape before it is delivered to your home.

IDEA # 7
Buy a box of chocolates and very carefully open one side of the plastic wrap so that you can gently slide the box out. Open the box and place a love note inside. Then slide the box back into its plastic wrap and reseal it.

IDEA # 8
Rent a tandem bike and go for a ride with your partner. At the end of your ride have a picnic in the park.

IDEA # 9
If you are away on a business trip, document a day in your life for your partner. For example:
'A Day In The Life Of Mark'
6am: Just woke up and thought of you - Wish you were laying next to me. Well, I better get ready for work.
7am: Am on the train. It's crowded; everyone looks like they are half dead. I miss ya heaps.
8.30am: Have just organized my day, it's going to be a busy one.
9.30am: Am in the middle of a really boring meeting. I am trying to concentrate on this months sales figures but I keep thinking of your beautiful eyes.
...
6.30pm: Thank goodness the day is over. I am counting the days until we’re together again.
Send your letter to your partner. This is a wonderful way to tell your partner how often you think about her during the day and to share your life with her in a special way.

IDEA # 10
Speak to your partner's family and find out what her favorite book was when she was a little girl.
Buy a copy of the book and read it to her in bed.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 5

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 5

IDEA # 1
Buy a tree with your partner and plant it in a special spot. Each year on your anniversary, have a glass of champagne next to your tree and talk about how your love and the tree have grown.

IDEA # 2
If you shower first in the morning. Steam up the bathroom and write a message such as "Pete Loves Kathy" on the mirror for your partner to read when she uses the bathroom. This also works on car windows when it's cold.

IDEA # 3
As a special gift, name a Star after your partner. A number of astronomical agencies allow individuals to name stars and you receive formal documentation identifying the star that you have named. See the following website for details:

IDEA # 4
Find a comic strip that relates to something that you and your partner have shared together, for example perhaps you both work in the same office and you find a Dilbert cartoon that relates to the politics at your workplace.
Enlarge the cartoon using a photocopier and use white-out to cover the cartoon text. Type up your own text that relates to you and your partner and paste it in the appropriate places and then photocopy the cartoon again so that it looks like your text was the actual text of the cartoon.
For an added touch, get your customized cartoon laminated before giving it to your partner.

IDEA # 5
When you and your partner are enjoying a restful time away, organize to wake up early one morning and go to a scenic spot to watch the sun rise.
This may seem difficult but it is something which is definitely worth doing at least once. Seeing a new day being born is something really special to share with your partner.

IDEA # 6
When you have access to a spa, create a romantic atmosphere by placing some candles around the tub and some rose petals floating on the surface of the water.
As your partner enjoys the water, serve champagne and chocolate covered strawberries before joining her.

IDEA # 7
Create some love coupons that your partner can exchange for romantic favors.
For example you could have a coupon that reads
This coupon entitles the bearer to:
One Foot Massage.
Use by 07/08/2045
Use a date many years in the future if you want to suggest that you and your partner will always be together.

IDEA # 8
On a warm summers night, organize a backyard picnic. Spread a picnic blanket on the ground and get together some snacks, chocolates and champagne. Lie down on the blanket with your partner and gaze up at the stars together.

IDEA # 9
Next time it is raining really heavily, go for a walk with your partner. Forget the umbrellas and the raincoats. Run through the streets together, jump in puddles and get totally saturated.
Pick her up, twirl her around and kiss her while the rain falls. Taste the water off her face and hold her close.
When you get back home have a hot shower and then share a warm drink preferably in front of an open fire.

IDEA # 10
Organize a hot air ballooning trip as a special surprise. Most trips begin with a glass of champagne before you float over the countryside with your partner.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 4

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 4

IDEA # 1
When you and your partner are in a shopping center or airport, stop at one of those booths that allow you to take an instant photo and print them out as stickers.
Choose a romantic background and kiss your partner while the photo is being taken.

IDEA # 2
If your partner has voice mail at work or on her mobile, leave a message saying
"Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you."
She will appreciate this anytime but especially when she is going through a rough period.

IDEA # 3
Organize a mystery trip for you and your partner. Some travel agents will organize mystery packages where the destination of the trip is kept secret until you are actually on the plane or arrive at the destination.

IDEA # 4
Buy some rose petals and place them behind the sun visor on the passenger side of your car. Take a post it note and write, "I Love You" on it and stick it to the back of the sun visor.
As you are driving to a romantic destination, look at your partner and tell her she has a mark on her cheek. She will pull down the sun visor to use the mirror and be showered in rose petals and see your note.

IDEA # 5
If your partner is going on a trip, pack a small present into the corner of her suitcase that she will find when she is away.

IDEA # 6
When you and your partner are having an anniversary, buy two champagne glasses and get them engraved with your names and the date, for example:
Mal and Kate
7 May 2002
Go to the restaurant where you have made your reservations and request that when you and your partner arrive that your champagne be served in your special glasses. This will be a great surprise for your partner and a wonderful keepsake for you both.

IDEA # 7
On a special occasion such as your partner's birthday, buy twenty-four red roses. Arrange to meet her at a specific spot in a shopping mall before going out for dinner. Get to the shopping mall early and position yourself around the corner from your meeting spot.
Ask a guy who is walking by whether he would mind helping you out. Give him a rose, point out your partner and ask him to walk up to her and say, "Happy Birthday Meagan" and give her the rose and then walk away. Repeat this with eleven other guys. Choose guys who are not too good looking and choose guys of different ages. A nice touch is to have the last rose delivered by a small child who could even by accompanied by his parents.
After the first twelve flowers have been delivered, approach your partner with the twelve remaining roses.

IDEA # 8
Always listen for things that your partner reminisces about and jot them down somewhere. For example, perhaps she talks about the ice cream that she had from a particular shop when she was a little girl.
When a special occasion comes along, check your list of things that your partner talks about and try to recreate one of them, for example, visit the shop and buy a tub of ice cream making sure that the name of the shop is on the container.

IDEA # 9
Create a love montage by collecting some photographs of you and your partner, some ticket stubs of places you have visited and any other small odds and ends that have special meaning to you both.
Take these items and get them professionally framed in a three dimensional montage. Alternatively, buy a frame and create a simple montage yourself.

IDEA # 10
Buy an ornately carved wooden box which is lined with green or red felt. Find an old fashioned key and place it in the box.
Next, get a small gold plaque and have it engraved with the words
The Key To My Heart
Fix the plaque to the inside of the top of the box so that it can be read when the box is opened.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 3

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 3

IDEA # 1
Invite your partner to go for a walk. Get a back pack and pack the following items: A picnic blanket, a selection of fruit in small containers eg. strawberries, grapes, watermelon and kiwi fruit. Some cheese and crackers. Some sandwiches. A small tin of caviar. A half bottle of champagne and two plastic champagne glasses. If your partner asks what's in the backpack, just say a jacket and some lunch.
When you find a romantic spot, ask if she would like to stop for a bite to eat. Open your pack and remove the items one by one to set up your picnic. The last item you remove should be the glasses and champagne.
TheRomantic.com 101 Romantic Ideas

IDEA # 2
If you play a musical instrument, create a romantic environment in which to play for your partner. For example, let's say you play the saxophone. Contact your partner's roommate and arrange for her to make sure that your partner steps out onto the balcony of their apartment at exactly 9.30pm.
Drive to her apartment and set up before hand. Place a large sparkler in the music holder of your sax and light it as your partner steps on to the balcony. Play something slow and romantic.

IDEA # 3
Use this idea if your partner is going to work and you are staying at home for some reason (Perhaps you are sick or are working from home).
Say goodbye to her at the front door and then immediately send an email to her work address. The email should simply say,
"Miss you already".
The email will be in her in-box when she does her morning email check.

IDEA # 4
If your partner has long hair, take the time to brush it using long slow strokes. This is particularly effective after she has had a shower or when she is getting ready for bed.
TheRomantic.com 101 Romantic Ideas

IDEA # 5
On a special occasion like your partner's birthday, plan a treasure hunt for her. The fun begins when you suggest going for a walk on the beach.
When you get to the beach, carry a small bag with you. The bag contains a bottle that you prepared earlier. Inside the bottle is a treasure map. To make the treasure map look authentic, burn the edges with a match.
As you are walking, slip the bottle out of your bag and let it drop to the sand near the water's edge. You may have to pause and kiss your partner to do this unnoticed. Walk a little further up the beach then turn around and retrace your steps to 'discover' the bottle.
On the map have a dotted line leading from the beach to a nearby cafe. At the cafe, your partner won't know what to look for so suggest that you just sit down and have a cup of coffee.
When the waitress delivers the coffee, she suggests to your partner that she might find what she is looking for under the coaster. When your partner turns over the coaster she finds a key taped to the bottom. Obviously you will have to set this up before hand with the waitress. Most waitresses will be happy to help a romantic guy out with this type of thing.
At the next stop on the map, your partner finds or is given a spade. Then at the last stop on the map your partner finds a large 'X' made up of two crossed sticks. She digs and discovers a locked box. The key unlocks the box to reveal her present.

IDEA # 6
Invite your partner on a date by sending her a plain brown envelope containing a tape. On the tape, record the Mission Impossible sound track and then record yourself saying, “Your mission if you choose to accept it is to make your way to Café Venoli, 123 Park Lane at 18.30 Eastern Standard Time. There you will rendezvous with a stunningly attractive man wearing a red carnation. The future of the free world is now in your hands. This tape will self destruct in five seconds.” Then record ten beeps from a stopwatch and record yourself saying, “Would you believe ten seconds…” Its corny but it usually gets a laugh!

IDEA # 7
Contact your partner's family and ask if there was anything she always wanted when she was a little girl.
For example if she always wanted a porcelain doll, buy one for her birthday. She will not only appreciate the gift but also the fact that you were thoughtful enough to find out what she always wanted.

IDEA # 8
Organize a professional photo shoot to obtain a portrait of the two of you as a couple. Frame the picture and put it somewhere prominent. Remember to make sure you give your partner plenty of notice so that she can get ready.

IDEA # 9
Write a note saying
"I thought of you today, and it made me smile."
Leave the note somewhere where your partner is sure to find it.

IDEA # 10
For Valentines Day, buy your partner a charm bracelet with at least 14 charms.
Remove all the charms and let your partner 'find' one charm each day for the first fourteen days of February. On Valentines Day give her the bracelet and any remaining charms.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 2

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 2

IDEA # 1
Memorize one of Shakespeare's love sonnets and recite it to your partner when you are in a romantic setting like a botanical garden. Don't just suddenly start reciting poetry as this will just sound corny.
While you are cuddling your partner, ask in a joking manner, "So is now a good time to recite a love poem to you?" She will probably say yes, expecting you to come up with something of the "Roses are Red..." variety.
Instead, look into her eyes, smile and recite the sonnet while you gently stroke her face. Try the sonnet below. If this is too long, just memorize the first four lines and the last two.
Shakespeare Love Sonnet 18
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed,
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimmed.
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest,
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st.
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
TheRomantic.com 101 Romantic Ideas

IDEA # 2
If your partner has to work late, take a lunch box and fill it with some of her favorite things such as chocolates, herbal tea, cookies, a small teddy bear.
Next, get a piece of paper and write
"Michelle's Late Night Survival Pack"
Draw a big red cross below this and stick the paper to the top of the box. Tell your partner to open the box when things get really tough.

IDEA # 3
If you are walking by a park, visit the swings and give your partner a ride. This will often bring back happy memories from her childhood.

IDEA # 4
Leave a long stem rose where your partner will find it with a note on it saying:
"Thank you for coming into my life."

IDEA # 5
If your partner is starting a new job, buy a copy of "The Sound Of Music" sound track. Tape the song, "I Have Confidence" onto a tape and add your own message at the end of the song saying,
"Good Luck honey, I have confidence in you."
Give the tape to your partner to play on the way to work in the car.

IDEA # 6
Buy a small decorated cardboard box, a sheet of colored tissue paper, some massage oil and a blank card.
Line the box with the tissue paper. Place the massage oil in the box and write the following message on the card:
I know a great Masseur.
For an appointment ring:
(Your Phone Number)

IDEA # 7
When your spouse has had a really long hard day, run a hot bath for her. Pour some fragrant bath oil into the tub and gently bathe her from head to toe. Carry her into the bedroom. Gently towel her dry and tuck her into a freshly made bed with a kiss on the forehead.

IDEA # 8
For this idea you will need a portable CD player. If you and your partner have a favorite song, get a copy of it on CD and take it with you when you go away for a romantic weekend.
When you are in a romantic spot, ask your partner if she would like to dance. Place one earpiece in her ear and one in your own and enjoy your private dance floor.
This technique is particularly effective if the romantic spot you have chosen is somewhere where people would not normally dance, for example, the top of the Empire State building at sunset or on top of a mountain during a camping trip.
TheRomantic.com 101 Romantic Ideas

IDEA # 9
If your partner has a pet that she adores, at Christmas, in addition to buying a gift for your partner, buy a small present for her pet.

IDEA # 10
Go for a walk on the beach. Trace out the shape of a large love heart in the sand. Sit inside the heart and cuddle your partner as you watch the sun go down.

Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 1

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Romance Tips,Tricks and Ideas part 1

IDEA # 1
If your partner is going away for a few days, tell her that you are worried about her so you have organized a bodyguard to look after her. Then give her a small teddy bear.

IDEA # 2
Buy a packet of glow in the dark stars and stick the stars on the roof above your bed to spell out a message such as "I Love You" When the lights go down, your message will be revealed!

IDEA # 3
On a special occasion, buy your partner eleven real red roses and one artificial red rose. Place the artificial rose in the center of the bouquet.
Attach a card that says:
“I will love you until the last rose fades.”

IDEA # 4
Buy the domain name of your partner's name if it is available for example www.TanyaJohnston.com. Create a web page containing a romantic poem and a picture of a rose. When your partner is surfing the web, casually ask whether she has ever checked to see whether her domain name is taken. Let her type it in to discover her page.

IDEA # 5
Buy a stylish hand mirror and give it to your partner as a gift. Include a card in the box saying
“In this mirror you will see the image of
the most beautiful woman in the world.”

IDEA # 6
Take a book that your partner is reading and using a pencil, underline letters in a section of the book she has yet to read to spell out a love letter. For example in the following exert from a novel, the underlined letters come together to spell out the secret message "I love you"
The palace was a labyrinth, their passage through it tortuous and interminable. Initially they passed from building to building under the sodden sky. Steve's feet ached; he might have laughed at himself, the tireless traveler, grown too soft from his months in the city to walk any proper distance. Abruptly the guards halted.
The underlined letters will make your partner curious and with a bit of luck she will write them down. Spend time to encode a proper message such as "Dear Belinda, I love you honey"

IDEA # 7
Have flowers delivered to your partner's workplace. She will not only enjoy the flowers but will also receive comments and attention from her office mates which will add to her enjoyment.

IDEA # 8
While walking with your partner on a weekend getaway, pick up a smooth stone and say that you're going to keep it as a special memento of your trip. Later, have a message such as
"I Love Rebecca"
engraved into the stone by a jeweler and give it to your partner.

IDEA # 9
Drive into the country, find a grassy hill and lie with your partner and look up at the clouds.
Play the kid’s game of looking for shapes in the cloud formations.

IDEA # 10
Get a piece of paper and some crayons. Draw a bright childlike picture with a smiley sun and two stick figures holding hands. Add labels with your two names pointing to the stick figures. Write "I Love You" inside a heart.
Next get a large formal envelope. Place your drawing inside and type up a formal address label of your partner's work such as:
For the immediate and urgent attention of:
saura bh
Level 20
New York
Mail it to your partner so she receives it in the middle of a busy day.

FLIRTING ON TRAVELLING

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FLIRTING ON TRAVELLING

Benefits

Many single people travel alone. It’s the
greatest way to meet new people and explore
without being tied down. A traveller is
expected to approach people so that makes it
easier. When you are in a foreign country or
away from home it’s easier to let out the real
you. You don’t worry about people judging you
because they don’t know you and you might not
meet again.
Talking to other travellers is a great way of
passing time on a long journey and who knows
you might make a good friend or find out some
useful information or even more.

Tips

1. Travelling involves reading maps, finding your
way. It’s a great opportunity to ask someone
you fancy to help you.

2. Carry a Pink Lady® (or two) with you at all
times. If you’re with a foreigner, tell them about
these wonderful apples that are supposed to be
flirty. And when you’re done with it as a flirting
prop, Pink Lady® is a perfect energising travel
snack and you can offer the second one to
your flirtee!

3. Tell your flirtee you’re thinking about writing
a traveller’s guide to flirting and ask them if
they’ve had any flirting successes while
travelling. It’s a great conversation opener and
you’ll probably end up with enough stories to
write the guide or at least to amuse your
friends and who knows, getting them into a
flirty mood might open the door to more!

FLIRTING IN SOCIAL EVENTS

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FLIRTING IN SOCIAL EVENTS

Benefits

Being able to flirt with many people at a social
event is great for building positive connections
that other people want to continue. Even when
you don’t have much time with one person, you
can flirt with them in such a way that they’ll
remember you. You can flirt with a lot of
people briefly and still manage to set the scene
for further contact or an invitation.

Tips

1. If you want to break into a group, hover on
the edge and listen carefully to what they say.
If it seems alien to you move on
to another group. Think of
them as friendly people who
are just as keen as you to
make new contacts. Look at
the person talking if you can
and make brief eye contact
with the rest of the group.
Smile as you do this. If a
point in the discussion arrives
where you have something to
add that might be useful, then
wait till one person’s finished,
and start in. You could begin
by saying ‘that’s really
interesting… and
agree/disagree or make your
comment. The eye contact and
smiles will make the group
open to listening to you and
letting you in.

2. Move around the event/party
checking out and scanning all
the rooms making lots of eye
contact and extending it if you
see someone you like. Try to
get a sense of who is coupled
and who is alone while you do
this. You don’t want to make
eyes at someone and find their
husband/wife breathing down your neck, do
you? When you find the position where most
people pass by, station yourself there. Say hello
to people as they come by. After all it’s a social
gathering, it’s expected! You’re giving them a
signal that you are open to meeting. Have your
personal and business cards to hand and easily
reachable. Always be prepared to hand them
out and tell someone that you’d like to see
them again and make it clear why.

3. If someone is boring you, it’s easy to get
away, by making a gesture like a cough and
briefly looking away towards a group of people
and back again saying, ‘Would you excuse me? I
have to speak to someone – nice meeting you’.
It’s vague and acceptable enough to get you out
gracefully.
So, it’s as simple as that! Why don’t you adopt
and adapt some of the rules above to fit into
your own flirting agenda?

FLIRTING WORKPLACE

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FLIRTING WORKPLACE

Benefits

Most people know that when you want to win
people over, a little flirting goes a long way. The
person who consistently makes other people feel
good by smiling at them, paying attention to them,
showing they are interested and telling them when
they do something well is the person who is most
likely to succeed. If it’s a choice between you and
someone with the same abilities, you’ll win every
time because you bring that added feel-good
factor to your work and clients

Warning!

To get the most from workplace flirting follow
these recommendations: don’t be an overt
sexual flirt, you might give the impression you’ll
exchange sex for business favours such as
promotion or to get someone to do something
for you. Your colleagues will resent you and
you might end up getting more than you
bargained for. Turn down your sexual pilot
light to the lowest setting when flirting in
professional situations, until you know how far
you can go with the person.

Tips

1. Always start with very mild flirtation. Some
people will appear as outrageous flirts and
others won’t approve. Turn up the heat
accordingly.
2. Keep a friendly fact file on work colleagues
and clients. Record birthdays, interests, family
information, dreams, passions and snippets of
info that tell you about them. You are taking
an interest in people. Use that information to
start a conversation, cheer them up, or pass on
a contact or article that will be useful to them,
they will feel special and valued and remember
you as the instigator of those feelings
3. Here’s a simple way to flirt with everyone you
meet at your work. Decide that you are going
to talk to as many different people as possible
in the day. Each time you pass someone in the
corridor, make eye contact, smile and just say
Hi, or greet them in some general way. Be the
person who makes people smile with a
compliment or a timely joke or a suggestion or
offer of help. This will pay off in many
different ways.

FLIRTING IN SUPERMARKETS

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FLIRTING IN SUPERMARKETS

Benefits

Eve was wandering around the aisles of Eden
Garden supermarket when she spied a luscious,
round, juicy, Pink Lady® apple. She plucked it
from the shelf, took a bite and so wonderful
was it that she immediately offered it to Adam.
Unable to resist her wiles, Adam tasted the
forbidden fruit and well you know the rest.
Do you want to tempt your Adam or your Eve?
Supermarkets are the ideal location.
Everyone has to shop, so at one time or
another most of the singles who live locally to
you will be found wandering the aisles of their
local grocery store. If you don’t find what you
want in one, visit another. Pick a supermarket
that has a good coffee bar, where you could
invite someone for a quick post-shop coffee.

Tips

1. Checkout their shopping. No baby products,
small portions of anything and ready meals in
single servings in a hand basket are sure signs
of a singleton shopper.
2. Use produce as props. Pick up a Pink Lady®
apple and say to someone – ‘Did you know
these apples are meant to be flirty?’ while you
make eye contact and smile.
3. Be curious and friendly. Ask about an item in
their trolley – is that any good? Start a small
talk conversation.

FLIRTING IN CAFES AND BARS

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FLIRTING IN CAFES AND BARS

Benefits

Cafes and bars are people containers and linked
to social activities. Generally people go there to
relax, meet friends and eat. People visit coffee
shops to pass the time of day. They’re casual
and a fairly good place to make a move! Most
single people feel OK about sitting alone with a
coffee. Bars tend to be more problematic if
they are too crowded or play loud music. Avoid
these venues as flirtation spots especially on
Fridays and Saturdays.

Tips

1. Set the scene. As you walk into a café/bar
hold up your head, sashay your hips; men, pull
back your shoulders a little and smile. Make eye
contact with as many people as possible as you
move to your seat. Now they are all aware of
you and you won’t seem such a stranger if you
choose to make a move.

2. Pick your position. Make sure you sit at a
table with the widest view of the restaurant. If
in a coffee bar, sit somewhere everyone has to
pass to get their coffee or even go to the loo. If
you’re by the loo talk to them on the way out,
not on the way in! If you’re a bit of a comedian
you can really have fun with this one and get
away with it.

3. The 3-step flirt. If you see someone you like
across a crowded room, check out the body
language to see if they’re with someone. You
don’t want red wine all over that white shirt or
slinky dress, do you! Make eye contact while
smiling and incline or raise your glass towards
them. Look away. Repeat two or three times.

Note their reaction. If they smile back, raise
their glass back, the flirtation has begun.
Eat your food sensually, use your tongue
occasionally to lick your lips. Make eye contact
as you open your mouth to spoon in something
delicious. Think about sharing it with them.

They’ll get a strong sexy signal from you.
Find an excuse to go somewhere where they
can initiate a conversation with you comfortably
and look at them and tilt your head in the
direction you are moving in and smile. If they’re
interested they may feel inspired to follow you
and make a move. If not, have the waiter pass
them a note with your mobile or pager number
or you could do it yourself. Wait briefly, until
look at it, then just smile at them and leave.

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LEARN WHY THE DATING IS NOT SO EASY

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LEARN WHY THE DATING IS NOT SO EASY

Dating is not really a biblical word at all. That doesn’t mean
it’s wrong to go out with someone on a “date.” But it is important
to remember what the Bible has to say about developing
romantic friendships. If you begin dating without some clear
guidelines and boundaries, you are headed for disaster.
Let’s start by taking a quick glance at what dating is not.
1. Dating is not for those who aren’t ready. In my
opinion, dating shouldn’t even be a consideration until
a young person is at least 16 years old. That’s been
“the law” with my 3 teenage boys, and they’re doing
just fine with it. That doesn’t mean you can’t have good
friendships with the opposite sex; just keep things in a
group environment.

2. Dating is not a great way to “really get to
know someone.” Why? Because everyone is on best
behavior during a date. If you really want to get to
know someone, watch the person at school every day,
or both of you get a job together at McDonald’s. Eight
straight hours over a hot greaser full of fries will tell
you the real tale.

3. Dating is not all it’s cracked up to be. Think
about 2 people out together who hardly know each
other. They’re young and have limited social skills.
They have to try to create awkward conversation for
hours on end. The point is, it’s usually a whole lot
easier to get to know someone among a group of
other friends who can help fill those awkward
moments, keeping things fun.

LEARN THE REASON WHY CHRISTIAN DATING IS DIFFERENT

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LEARN THE REASON WHY CHRISTIAN DATING IS DIFFERENT

The world’s idea of dating is dangerous at best. That’s why the
Scripture tells us not to be conformed to this world, but to be
transformed by the renewing of our minds. (Rom. 12:2.) We
renew our minds with the knowledge of God’s Word.
Here are 3 ways a Christian dating experience should be different
from one in the world.

1. In the world, people date to check someone out; a
Christian date is focused on building someone up.
Dating in the world is like “trying someone on” like a
pair of shoes—if they don’t fit quite right for you, just
disregard them and move on to someone else. A
Christian’s focus should be on encouraging each other
in life and in one another’s walk with God.

2. The world bases a large part of success in their dates
on connecting physically, while Christians should be
prizing spiritual things first. It’s not that you shouldn’t
be attracted to someone by looks, but maintaining
sexual purity must be at the top of your commitment to
each other.

3. The world will often lie and deceive to achieve their
goals in dating. Christians are to be committed to
integrity and honesty. Don’t try to be someone you are
not. Tell the truth. If someone doesn’t like the “real
you,” don’t worry about it. Obviously, that person isn’t
“the one.”

LEARN ABOUT 4 SIGNS THAT YOU MAY NOT BE READY TO DATE

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LEARN ABOUT 4 SIGNS THAT YOU MAY NOT BE READY TO DATE

Okay, you are at a new stage in your life. You have this attraction
to the opposite sex that just wasn’t there when you were
7 years old and still playing on the swing set in the backyard.
Just because you have this new desire for romance doesn’t
mean it’s time to date. Navigating through the complicated
world of boy-girl relationships is like learning to fly a 747 jet.
You need lots of instruction, preparation, and maturity before
you try to take off.
Here are 4 signs that you may want to wait a while before you
get your engines going.

1. Your parents feel you are too young. Unless
you are out of the house, 27 years old, and have a
mom and dad who just can’t let go, listen to them.
They have been down the road you’re on.

2. You have a significant problem with lust. If
you are struggling with pornography and lack control
in your thought life, conquer this area first.
(2 Tim. 2:21-22.)

3. God is not first in your life and priorities. A
s t rong commitment to Christ is the foundation for
any good relationship.

4. You believe dating will finally make you happy
and fulfilled. People are not your answer. If you look
to them for your hope and fulfillment, they can quickly
become another one of your problems. Only Jesus
Christ can fill you with a love that will take away that
empty void.