As a former bodybuilder who went on to own a gym, I have spent more than my share of time around weight machines and the one thing that always amazes me is how people will take a perfectly effective, scientifically designed, thoroughly adequate exercise machine and adapt it thinking "more is more."

In fact, more is more is one of the worst philosophies to have when exercising because, in fact, when you do it right less is actually more; less time, less effort, less weight, less often -- IF you follow the rules and give it your all each time.

Unfortunately, everyone is so busy multi-tasking in every other part of their lives -- eating while in the car, taking a conference call on your morning commute, with multiple windows open on every computer screen -- that we naturally think we must do the same at the gym.

So I see people barely using any weight and trying to perform an exercise while talking on the cell phone. They use the gym more as a time to socialize than for what they are meant to do there: lift weights! While others do the same workout every time (with no break in the routine): they come in and go down the circuit of machines in the same order and then decide, "Well, that's it; workout's over and I feel good! Time for a post-workout smoothie . . . "

Resistance training (free weights, stationary weight machine, etc.) can be a fabulous way to build muscle, boost your metabolism, increase toned muscle mass and increase your overall health. Likewise, cardio exercise (Stairmaster, exercise cycle, treadmill, etc.) can increase your heart rate, burn fat and expend calories quickly.

So naturally, you might think, combining the two is the surest way to both build muscle and burn fat, get your heart rate up and expend lots of calories fast. But, in fact, doing more when it comes to resistance and cardio actually produces less results. That's because when exercising you should put like with like.

In other words, a great resistance workout can produce much better results when you concentrate purely on resistance, focusing on the tension of the weight, the number of sets and reps, really feeling the burn and completely focused on those main goals of resistance, i.e. building muscle and boosting metabolism.

Likewise, a great cardiovascular workout should focus strictly on cardio to produce maximum results. The last thing you want to be doing while running around the neighborhood is fiddling with your weight straps or figuring out how to drink from your water bottle in one hand while adjusting your easy-grip, five-pound barbells in the other! So when it comes to exercise, put like with like; resistance, resistance, resistance, cardio, cardio, cardio -- not resistance, cardio, resistance or cardio, resistance, cardio.

I see this drastic mistake at the gym all the time. I see people, especially women, on a stair stepper machine, who add resistance thinking, "Wow, my butt (glutes) and legs are getting a hard workout." And they are, but the fact of the matter is this is a counterproductive way to perform cardio.

In fact, this is using a method of weight training called "time under tension" and what it will do is force the body to store more glycogen -- and possibly fat -- to the lower half of your body -- actually making your butt bigger, because your body has to know how to anticipate the load, so the body says, "We need help; store more there!"

And that sure isn't the reason why you are doing cardio in the first place, right? So remember to use no resistance when doing cardio and only apply resistance when weight-training. One of the best methods I teach my clients to burn the most amount of fat is do a method called 1:2s.

For example, after warming up for about 5 minutes first, get on a treadmill and do one minute quick-paced and 2 minutes at a slow pace. (The treadmill should be set with no incline and, to make this exercise most effective, try not to hold on.)

This method, called the HIIT method (High Intensity Interval Training), is the best method for burning fat and, if you are doing weights in the same session, make sure to do weight training first and cardio last to get the most fat burning results out of your workout. Remember, like with like: resistance with resistance, cardio with cardio for the most effective results every time.

©2009 Wendy Chant, author of Conquer the Fat-Loss Code

Author Bio
Wendy Chant, author of Conquer the Fat-Loss Code, is a certified personal trainer and a specialist in performance nutrition. She holds a bachelor of science degree in medical science and nutrition science. A champion bodybuilder, she opened her own training center, ForeverFit® , in 1998.

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Have you ever seen a field filled with parents and their kids -- all hopping? That was the scene at the Imagination Movers' triumphant hometown show at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and it's similar to the scene that plays out in living rooms across the country when viewers tune into the Imagination Movers' hit Disney Channel series. Fans of the Imagination Movers have one more reason to bounce, pogo and hop, now that the smart kid-pop quartet has released its newest CD For Those About to Hop nationwide on July 7.

The Movers -- Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott "Smitty" Smith -- formed in 2003 when a group of New Orleans friends started writing songs together and testing them out on their own kids. The band's dynamic, high-energy shows and wide-ranging pop sensibilities (with a special nod to 1980s alt rock) made them an immediate hit at the local parks and children's museums. Not even losing homes to Hurricane Katrina (during which Smitty served as a first responder) scuttled their dreams. After signing to Disney, the Movers released their label debut Juice Box Heroes in March 2008, and are now currently working on the second season of their Playhouse Disney (Disney Channel’s learning-based programming block for preschoolers) show. Since its release, Juice Box Heroes has consistently ranked in the Top 10 on iTunes Children's Music chart. National recognition includes a Parenting Magazine "Parenting Pick," and Common Sense Media recently recognized the Imagination Movers among the Best TV of 2008, citing the quartet's "addictive sense of humor and quest for fun."

These qualities are in full display on For Those About to Hop. With a quick wink at AC/DC in the title, the Movers keep their fans on their feet throughout the generous 22-song set. Show favorite "Jungle Room" is a swinging, horn-drenched musical safari, while tunes like "Now We’re Cooking," "Paint the Day Away" and "Playing Catch" are equal parts funk, hip-hop and sing-along rock, with infectious beats and typically catchy lyrics that celebrate learning, growing and fun. Fans of the show will recognize set pieces from the Movers' brainstorming adventures in the Idea Warehouse, but these songs all stand on their own as bright, finely crafted kid pop tunes.

A special release of For Those About to Hop is currently available at Target stores nationwide and includes five bonus tracks. An exclusive iTunes version of the release offers another set of five bonus songs and is available this week. All versions include downloadable lyrics and a coloring sheet, along with an interactive game featuring the TV show's popular puppet character Warehouse Mouse.

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO HOP

1. Mover Music (Jump Up!)
2. Now We're Cooking
3. Jungle Room
4. Boom Boom Song
5. Nina's Song
6. We Can Work Together
7. Playing Catch
8. Buckets and Cans
9. Mother In You
10. Rollin'
11. Gust of Wind
12. Brainstorming
13. Boing Cluck Cluck
14. Paint the Day Away
15. Sunblock
16. Gotcha
17. Fix It Up
18. Sleeping Bag
19. Try Again
20. Get Up
21. Recipe (Stir It Up)
22. Imagination Movers Theme Song

Imagination Movers official site: http://www.imaginationmovers.com/website/



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The next few weeks, we will be focusing on your summer reading list for our giveaways. New listings will be added daily for the next couple of weeks - so be sure to check this post frequently so you don't miss out on your chance to win a few great books.

7/6 - 7/12:

When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror - CLOSED


7/7 - 7/13:

SPENT: End Exhaustion and Feel Great Again - CLOSED


7/8 - 7/14:

Along Came You


7/9 - 9/15:

Off the Beaten Path


7/10 - 7/16:

Sex Comes First: 15 Ways to Save Your Relationship...Without Leaving Your Bedroom


7/11 - 7/17:

I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job


7/13 - 7/19:

The Compass



7/14 - 7/20:

Living a Charmed Life: Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day



7/15 - 7/21:

The Love-Powered Diet: Eating for Freedom, Health, and Joy



7/16 - 7/22:

Conquer The Fat-Loss Code



7/17 - 7/23:

The Chris Farley Show


Each link will be made live as the book goes up for giveaway.

Good Luck & happy reading!

Please Note: Winners will not be announced until our entire Summer Reading Giveaway is over (at this time, it is scheduled to run through 7/31).

Adding fiber into your meal is crucial for overall heath. Fiber (soluble) absorbs water making your feel fuller and for a much longer time. Insoluble fiber helps move the food faster through the stomach and intestines to prevent constipation and other disease. It is recommended to consume about 25-35 grams of fiber per day.

You may be familiar with the more recent classification of carbohydrates by their (GLYCEMIC INDEX) rating. This basically refers to how fast or slow a carbohydrate is processed in your body.

The faster a carbohydrate is processed into sugar, the higher its glycemic index rating and the more your body has to pump out insulin in order to quickly balance out your blood sugar levels. Since insulin triggers your body to store body fat, the more high-glycemic carbohydrates you consume, the more likely you are to gain fat.

Low Glycemic carbohydrates are broken down slowly by the body and don’t spike your insulin levels so you’re less likely to convert them into body fat.

I have a simple system of breaking down the low glycemic carbs into what I call Starchy carbohydrates and Fibrous carbohydrates

My favorite sources of Carbohydrates:

Starchy
Plain Oatmeal (not instant)
Brown Rice
Whole Wheat Pasta
Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Whole Grain Breads
Beans
Nuts
Legumes

Fibrous
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh Fruits

Carbohydrate Rule #1:
Consume one serving of starchy carbohydrate immediately after your workouts.
Immediately after an intense workout, you have what is called a, “Metabolic window of opportunity” when your body has used up blood sugar and muscle glycogen to fuel you’re training.

In this depleted state, your muscles are actually looking for a sugar re-supply and by immediately consuming a higher glycemic (starchy carbohydrate) post-workout meal, the resulting insulin spike will quickly feed your muscles the nutrients they need to begin the repair cycle instead of triggering fat storage.

Carbohydrate Rule #2:
Avoid consuming ANY starchy carbohydrate within about 3-hours before going to bed.
Simply skip the starchy carbohydrates in the evenings.

Carbohydrate Rule #3:
Fibrous carbohydrates are your free-for-all food choices.
It’s virtually impossible to eat to many fibrous carbohydrates like fresh fruits and vegetables to make a serious dent in your calorie intake.

Until next time, have a safe, happy and healthy week ahead.

Coach Jenn

of Personal Fit Coach.com

These revolutionary concepts aren't for overthrowing governments, they're the beginner's basics for revolutionizing your relationship with your body and how you feed it. Read them over every morning and evening for the next month, paying particular attention to those with which you may feel uncomfortable. It's possible that those don't apply to you, but it's more likely that they're precisely the ones that can mean the most in your recovery.

• You're acceptable right now, regardless of what you ate yesterday or what the scale has to say about you.


• Abusing food is a sign of internal imbalance, and overcoming it is largely an inside job.


• Food addiction is serious and, like other addictions, progressive. Few genuine addicts have ever recovered without undergoing an inner metamorphosis.


• Your spirituality is personal. You don't have to take on someone else's brand.


• You're a spiritual being living in a physical body. Your body is an integral part of the totality that is you.
• Your body is not an independent entity. Instead, it reflects what's going on inside you emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.


• It's OK to feel beautiful right now. If you wait until you're thin to feel beautiful, you may never get there.


• If you don't eat for a fix today, that long string of tomorrows that seems so foreboding will take care of itself.


• Your body is not your enemy. You and your body are in this together.


• Having a food addiction doesn't make you a bad person or even a weak one. Both medicine and psychology recognize addiction as an illness, not a moral issue.


• You don't have to be perfect to get well, and it's even OK to be a little bit scared.


• Ideas that you're not sure of can be tried out, like taking a car on a test drive. If, for example, the thought of a spiritual solution to your food problem doesn't seem logical, you can consider it as a possibility and test it out as a hypothesis.
  

©2009 Victoria Moran, author of The Love-Powered Diet: Eating for Freedom, Health, and Joy

Author Bio
Victoria Moran, author of The Love-Powered Diet: Eating for Freedom, Health, and Joy, is an inspirational speaker, certified life coach, and the author of books including Living a Charmed Life, Fit from Within, and Creating a Charmed Life. Her work has been noted in publications including 0, Self, and USA Today. She is married and lives in New York City. Her blog appears regularly onwww.BeliefNet.com.

Visit Victoria Moran online at www.victoriamoran.com




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NYC is full of history. No surprise there. But for tourists and New Yorkers who have an interest in the lives of the rich and famous, today’s launch of Oyster Hotel Reviews will be quite beneficial to their curious antics. Dating back to the days of Kennedy and his long line of lady lovers, New York City hotels have been the place for celebrities and politicians to cover up their less than faithful wandering ways. Fast forward to the days of Eliot Spitzer and even John Edwards, and not much has changed, including the hotels that seem to have a knack for covering for their unfaithful star studded list of suitors.

For those flocking to NYC or even those who call the Big Apple home, staying at one of these hotels can provide a quick glimpse into the private lives of NYC’s bold and beautiful...but don’t think about bringing a camera when staying at these places—they are affair landing pads for a reason.

Through the launch of its New York City hotel review section today, Oyster Hotel Reviews (www.Oyster.com) now offers more than 100 reviews and over 30,000 original photos of New York City hotels. The unbiased and independent hotel review site launched their New York section to help your readers choose the best hotel for their specific needs. And for those interested in spotting a celebrity or forbidden affair (or perhaps even engaging in their own tryst—not that we are encouraging it), Oyster Hotel Reviews has outlined some of the historic hotels in NYC that cater to those with a bit more of a hidden agenda.



· The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel:

For celebrity lovers trying to keep from getting slaughtered in the tabloids, the Carlyle has been their best bet. Its expert discretion -- photos aren't even allowed in the restaurants when there are people present -- has earned the historic hotel its status as a vault to some of the city's biggest secrets. Even John F.Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe reportedly trusted their affair to the Carlyle.

· Loews Regency:

This family-friendly luxury hotel on the Upper East Side hardly seems like a place for sleazy encounters, but that didn't stop Rielle Hunter from propositioning John Edwards after spotting him at the Regency Hotel bar. Elizabeth Edwards wrote in her book, Resilience, that Rielle "wait[ed] for him outside the hotel hours later when he returned from a dinner, wait[ed] with the come-on line, 'You are so hot.'"

· Four Seasons New York:

Apparently steroids aren't Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez's only vice: He has reportedly entertained a number of high-class prostitutes at this swanky establishment -- ladies supplied to him by none other than former New York governor Eliot Spitzer's madame of choice, Kristin Davis.

· Gramercy Park Hotel:

There’s no hotter spot for celebrity and booze mixers than the Gramercy Park Hotel. Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olson were seen canoodling at this hotel's Rose Bar; Lindsay Lohan spent the night at the hotel with her now ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson; and, most salaciously, Jennifer Aniston and ex-husband Brad Pitt were rumored to have met here for an intimate 1 a.m. rendezvous on the 18th-floor Roof Club. (A spokesperson for the hotel denied it -- but then again, staff at the hotel are forced to sign confidentiality agreements.)

· Soho Grand Hotel:

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and singer Ashlee Simpson may be married now, but a drunken outburst by Ashlee revealed that the pairing didn't start quite so innocently. Simpson reportedly screamed at Pete's confused ex Michelle Trachtenberg, "I hope you know, the whole time you were dating Pete, I was f’ing him!" And where did this illicit bleeping begin? At none other than the Soho Grand Hotel, hubby Pete told US Weekly. "It was at the Soho Grand Hotel [in New York City], and I'm looking in the mirrors, [thinking], 'Oh my God, you are [sleeping with] the girl of your dreams, and you can watch yourself!'" he said. Hotel taste must run in the family: Ashlee's big sis, Jessica, spent some quality time at the Soho Grand with John Mayer in August 2006.

When tackling paper clutter, one problem consistently arises? What to do with the paper I need to keep? We have talked about what you need to keep, what you don’t and even where to keep some of it. But, what about the day to day paper piles that develop when you go get the mail, are working on a project, etc? Here are some tips for that:

• Invest in a portable file box. You can find attractive and affordable options at discount stores and online. I keep my file box with me in whatever room of the house I am working in (I usually work on my laptop in the living room so I can see and hear the kids). When I am finished with whatever I am working on, it gets filed and at the end of the day the file box has a home in the office.


• Have a place for incoming paper. We have a basket in the entry way where kids deposit permission slips, etc. that need attention. I sort the mail when I get it from the driveway and have a basket for “get to it later” paper such as magazines, correspondence from a friend, etc. If an appointment reminder card comes from the dentist or something of that nature I automatically go to the family calendar, write it down and shred the paper. Bills immediately go in the bill files. If something has a place there is no reason it shouldn’t go there the first time you touch it. This rule of thumb saves time and reduces clutter!


• We have already established that you don’t need to keep most receipts but for those you do they make accordion files that fit in your purse and there are also online programs that allow you to scan and keep them receipts online.
  

How do you store paper? Any other types of paper you have questions about storing? Ask away!

Happy Organizing!

Melissa


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Any situation in your life that ends before you come to love it, you'll run into again. Oh, the names and faces will change, but circumstantially you'll be right back where you were five or ten or twenty years ago, again presented with the opportunity to learn to love.

This seems counterintuitive because we think of love as the "tie that binds." Indeed, that is its role in strong marriages, parent-child relationships, and when an artist loves a project or an activist loves a cause. But love is also necessary when ending a relationship or leaving a position, organization, or locale. This is because learning how to love is the primary purpose for being alive and there is no way to make it an elective course.

Sometimes the lessons of love are easy to spot. Other times they're hidden in circumstances that aren't helping you blossom, that you really do need to leave or change. In cases like these, the last thing you're usually thinking of is how to love the noisy neighbors or the stifling job. It makes sense to think that if you came to love the situation, you'd attach yourself to it and never get out. Quite the contrary: until you love it, it's attached to you.

Oh, those neighbors may move and you can go to work somewhere else, but you'll one day find yourself in eerily similar circumstances unless you allow love to perform its function as intangible Goo Gone. When you learn to love through any experience, that experience comes full circle and you won't need to visit it again.

Two years after Patrick, my dear first husband, died, my daughter and I moved from Kansas City to the central Missouri Ozarks. The plan was to finish grieving, get my bearings, and figure out what to do next. I'd never lived in the country and didn't think I'd like it, but it was the best idea I had at the time. I made some wonderful friends there and my little girl, then six, took to the outdoors and spent hours in imaginative play by our rocky stream. Still, I didn't really want to be there so the idea of loving the place never crossed my mind.

When it was time to move on, the landlord from whom I'd rented for nineteen months refused to take my check for the final payment. He said that even though all my checks had been good before, I was moving away and if this one bounced, he'd have no way to get me (with a hit man, I was thinking). While I was trying to figure out how to come up with cash on a Sunday in a town with no ATMs, the landlord took his electric screwdriver -- I couldn't be making this up -- and screwed the doors and windows shut, taking hostage my daughter, myself, and the half-dozen friends who'd come to help us move. We had under ninety bucks as a group.

Then genius struck: who had cash on a Sunday? The pastor! The collection plate, tithes and offerings, "give and it shall be given unto you." I called the Disciples of Christ minister and told him that I desperately needed to cash a check for $267 and if he could help, maybe we wouldn't need to bring in hostage negotiators. He said he could do that, and an hour later my rent was paid in quarters and dimes and one-dollar bills. Upon our release, I said goodbye to our friends, put the three cats in two carriers in the backseat of the Toyota, and took off with my willing young companion for a new life.

But something wasn't right: there was unfinished business. That bit of drama with the landlord may well have been life telling me to come up with some love for the place I'd lived and appreciation for what it had taught me, or be "screwed" again in the future. But I didn't get the message.

Nearly two decades later, my current husband and I moved to upstate New York and I kept thinking, "This is so much like the Ozarks . . . Wow, they had one of these in the Ozarks . . . Why, I think I had to order propane in the Ozarks, too." Then I got it: I'd left my little rented cabin outside Camdenton, Missouri, without stopping to love the vast, placid Lake of the Ozarks and the breathtaking views of mountains so ancient they once dwarfed the Himalayas. I'd never thanked those woods and that stream for giving my daughter something I couldn't. And although I cared about my friends there, I hadn't loved nearly enough the way people I'd known only a short time had taken a rudderless single mom and her offspring under their wing. They got us through a very hard time.

Now I was back -- different zip code, different time zone, but the details were of little consequence. What was important was coming to love what this new place held for me. No one said I had to resonate with my non-urban environment, only to leave some love behind when I left. So I set to work.

What could I love? Well, I looked forward all weekend to the Monday evening stretch class taught by an ageless gazelle of a woman who was once a Balanchine ballerina. And I was truly grateful for the natural foods restaurant on the Village Green, the well-appointed fitness center at the edge of town, and the metaphysical bookstore with its sparkling lights and serene lecture hall. It was always a treat to stop in at the old-fashioned hardware store, the colorful produce market, and the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, where I could go any weekend to play with a three-legged goat or get an ear nuzzle from a steer whose enormity betrayed his gentleness.

As soon as I starting thinking about what I could love, I realized how much I did love. My life in Woodstock started to change at once. Our next-door neighbors who missed the city as much as I did moved back to Queens. A woman moved in who shared my interest in spirituality and world religions, and we knew immediately that we'd be soul-level friends. I started getting invitations to things and running into people I knew at the health food store and the farmers' market. Even more profound, however, was that bringing some love to bear on my life as it was and where it was initiated a healing in me that, like all love-based healing, was retroactive. It could go all the way back to the day I was screwed into a little house at the Lake of the Ozarks and heal that, too.

So: what is present in your experience today that doesn't fit with what you think of as a charmed life? What can you find in this place or person or post or dilemma that you're able to love? Is it the irony that you graduated Cornell magna cum laude and you're working a temp job that could be done by a German shepherd with adequate training? Or, in a marriage or love affair that went pickle-barrel sour, can you love the person for the qualities you once saw, the sweet times you had, the lessons you learned?

Because love recycles and re-circulates, there is enough in you to give some to this situation, even if you're looking for a way to end it or you're already out the door. If you can't seem to find this love in yourself, ask God for some extra and expect an answer to your prayer. When you have it, you can end a relationship without ill will. You can leave a job with the loose ends tied up so the next person can love it from her first day. And you'll walk away free and clear, today and forever.

Lucky charm: Start the process today of loving something in your life that you didn't think you would.

The above is an excerpt from the book Living a Living a Charmed Life: Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day by Victoria Moran. Copyright © 2009 Victoria Moran, author of Living a Charmed Life:Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day

Author Bio
Victoria Moran, author of Living a Charmed Life:Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day, is an inspirational speaker, a certified life coach, and the author of ten books including The Love-Powered Diet, Lit from Within; Fat, Broke & Lonely No More; and the international bestseller Creating a Charmed Life. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including Body + Soul,Natural Health, and Yoga Journal. Her blog, "Your Charmed Life," is published daily on BeliefNet.com. She lives a charmed life in New York City.

Visit Victoria Moran online at www.victoriamoran.com



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* Leave us a comment on any post here at Pink Lemonade (be sure to comment on this post & let us know where you commented). Feel free to leave a comment on this post telling us why you may need this book.

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In Honor of National Berry Month, our friends at Driscoll's Berries have not only kindly provided this wonderful recipe, but they also have some coupons for free berries for two readers each Tuesday during the month of July (scroll down for giveaway info).

Driscoll’s Berries, the nation’s leading provider of fresh and organic berries, would like to help your family celebrate National Berry Month and National Ice Cream Month this July with a healthy helping of Blackberry Chocolate Frozen Yogurt. This easy to prepare, refreshing summer treat offers a healthy, low fat alternative to ice cream with the same great taste. Help your family beat the heat sans the calories – we promise your kids will be begging for more!






Makes 1 Quart


2 (16-ounce) cartons vanilla low fat yogurt
2 ½ cups Driscoll’s Blackberries

One of the things I love about the work that I do is that it's all encompassing. Fitness isn't just about being physically fit. It's about your mind, body, and soul. If even one of those areas is off balance, your life will feel out of sync, because you are one being, and it's important not to neglect any part of you.

Does your inside, match your outside?

As a fitness expert for decades, I've coached men and women to get themselves in the ultimate shape, from the inside out. Exercise is an important part of life, and how you fuel your body, affects your mind, the way you operate and function, and how well you can perform in all areas of your life. Your body is your temple, a machine, and how well you energize it and fuel it determines how well it works! It sounds simple, but if it were, the diet and fitness industry wouldn't be as massive as it is today!

When someone wants to improve their physical fitness, there are often other areas that need improvement as well. Whether it's an everyday person with a normal job or a television personality -- we're all human. We all have the same core issues and needs.

When I worked with one of The Real Housewives of Orange County cast members Jeanna Keough, I focused on the inside, as well as the outside. She'd been in the throes of a divorce, and the resulting feelings and trauma from that would naturally take a toll.

It's important not to overlook what is going on inside someone, when you're coaching them on external changes. It's all integrated, and who we are inside, affects who we are outside. Exercise is an important part of life, yet one of the hallmarks of depression is an inactive lifestyle. Psychologists will tell you that it's hard for someone who is depressed to think about moving. But moving is exactly what's needed to lift your mood, and create the physical changes you desire. Even in the darkest valley of your life, it's important to see the light, and reach for it. Often that's the first step in mental and physical wellness.

One important and still relevant life lesson stems from the old term no pain, no gain. Throughout the peaks and valleys in your life you'll discover that true strength comes from the ashes of struggle. This is the same way with physical fitness and it's a big focus in my training and coaching programs, because a lot of people are trying to understand how to get from where they are, to where they want to be. How do you get out of debt, shed 50 pounds, and achieve the life of your dreams? It seems impossible when you're in the pit of depression, when you're in debt, when you're overweight, or struggling. But it's all possible, and I coach people how to take one day, and one step at a time to transform.

How?

Step 1: Take action in your life today.

You must be willing to let go of the life that you have (or some things within it) in order to grasp the life ahead of you, the life you are destined for! This lesson is about letting go, and moving on. It's about taking action in order to live the life of your dreams!

Are there people, places, or even things you need to let go of? Make a list today and you'll be amazed at how this one simple act ignites transformation. Once you do you are free to take action towards your dreams because you're moving in the right direction, without any anchors or unnecessary baggage.

Step 2: Keep moving.

Movement is about creating inertia, in your body, mind and soul. When you move mentally, you create change. When you move physically, your external body transforms!

There is power, in movement.

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and body. That increases the amount of oxygen and removes cellular waste products. Physical exercise causes the lungs to draw in extra oxygen to bathe the tissues and help power the heart. Exhalation removes carbon dioxide, and waste products from biochemical reactions. It's the same when you exercise your mind and take steps towards your dreams. When you take action, instead of waiting to attract something, your life unfolds and things start to happen!

Step 3: Take a holistic approach.

Don't allow yourself to focus too much on one area, only. Give yourself a brief assessment. Are you in the best mental, and physical shape you could be in? If not, what can you do to change? Taking a moment to pause, and think about the condition of your body mind and soul, will help you stay balanced and healthy in all areas. Taking a holistic approach means understanding what's out of balance in your life.

Step 4: Get into a routine.

Successful people who live healthy lives have learned to incorporate some sort of routine in their day. That's because consistent healthy patterns on a daily basis, create the foundation for real growth and success. Add physical and mental fitness to your schedule. Focus on your physical routine (exercise) as well as your mental routine (reading a positive book, affirmations, or studying something that will expand your mind).

Step 5: Re-wire your mind.

Program your brain for healthy thoughts! Listen to positive music, ipod downloads, and CD's in the car. Your thoughts drive your future, and if you tend to process things negatively, be self-aware enough to turn that around. Top athletes like Tiger Woods, are masters of their minds, focusing on positive thoughts, concentration, and mental management. Having a healthy and positive outlook is essential for your best life.

Getting Mentally Fit and Physically Fit

In life, your mental and physical routines should be intertwined. One thing affects the other, and even if you're physically fit on the outside, it's important to be just as physically fit on the inside. Ask yourself today, does your inside, match your outside?The benefits of a regular fitness program are increased muscle mass, toned legs, buttocks, arms, abs, and healthier looking skin. But the benefits of paying attention to your emotional and intellectual state of mind are a healthier outlook on life, and more positive relationships in life, and also in business. When I coach someone in fitness, I always emphasize the power of routines, and a holistic mind, body approach.

Are you satisfied with your progress in all quadrants of your life -- physical, spiritual, emotional and financial? If not, what's holding you back? Find your compass, and get in sync. Take steps that will lead you to live the life of your dreams.

©2009 Co-Author John Spencer Ellis, co-author of The Compass

Author Bio
John Spencer Ellis, co-author of The Compass, is an internationally recognized personal development and wellness expert. Aside from holding four degrees, John is a philanthropist, professional speaker, and educator. He is the CEO of the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching and the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association. John is the creator and executive producer of The Compass movie. He can be reached at www.JohnSpencerEllis.com.

For more information please visit http://thecompass.tv/. (There's also a free download of The Compass theme song!)



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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (in theaters beginning September 18) is a movie inspired by the beloved children’s book. It focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain!

LensCrafters and NCM.com launched the movie sweepstakes http://www.ncm.com/Lenscrafters/Sweepstakes with fantastic prizes, including a Grand Prize trip for one fan and up to three guests to see the World Premiere of the movie. Others prizes include LensCrafters gift certificates, DVD and movie tickets.

There is a special coupon that offers free lenses for kids ages 17 and under at LensCrafters (offer valid from July 19th through September 12th, 2009) – http://www.ncm.com/lenscrafters/lenscrafters.

Simple summer pies

My sweet tooth does not take a break in the summertime. While I love the fresh fruit that is a its peak, sometimes rich and decadent is the order of the day. Luckily, there are some awesome no-bake recipes that give me the rich dessert I want without heating up the kitchen.

Here are a few of my favorites- add them to your menu this week and let me know what you think.


1 pre-baked pie crust

3oz Hershey's® unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
1cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
1cup sugar
1/2teaspoon vanilla
4 pasteurized eggs or 1 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product (Using pasteurized eggs or substitute eliminates the food safety concerns of using raw eggs.)

Whipped topping & chocolate curls or sprinkles for garnish, if desired

Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave, stirring at 30 second intervals until melted, let cool.
In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy.
Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Pour into cooled baked shell.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Garnish with whipped topping and chocolate curls or sprinkles.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.



1 Oreo pie shell
1 pint vanilla ice cream
¼ to ½ cup fudge sauce
¼ to ½ cup caramel sauce
4 Snickers bars, coarse chopped

Soften ice cream then scoop about 1/3 into pie shell. Swirl 1/3 of each of the sauces over ice-cream and sprinkle 1/3 of the Snickers Bars. Repeat until finished then freeze until hard, at least 4 hours.

And of course I couldn't do this post here without including a recipe for:


1 graham cracker pie crust

1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 6-oz can pink lemonade frozen concentrate, thawed

8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
Beat together condensed milk and pink lemonade. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into pie crust and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

Sherry


Posted by Sherry of Loon-atics In The Kitchen

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After they open up for the legendary Paul McCartney in New York City and fellow Irishmen U2 at Croke Park, The Script are set to head out on their very first US headlining tour. The Irish trio will receive support from pop/rockers Parachute on a string of dates in fourteen major cities across the country. Having just wrapped up a sold-out run as main support for Grammy Award winning artist Adele, the band is very eager to bring their powerful live show to the states.

Check out this behind-the-scenes video featuring backstage and live footage to get a preview of The Script experience.



The Script Headlining Dates w/Parachute

30 Jul 2009 - Crocodile Cafe - Seattle, Washington
31 Jul 2009 - Hawthorne - Portland, Oregon
1 Aug 2009 - Great American Music Hall - San Fransicso, California
2 Aug 2009- -Epicentre - San Diego, California
5 Aug 2009 - El Rey - Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 2009 - Fubar - St Louis, Missouri
8 Aug 2009 - Triple Rock - Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 Aug 2009 - Martyrs - Chicago, Illinois
11 Aug 2009 - World Cafe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12 Aug 2009 - Paradise Rock - Club Boston, Massachusetts
13 Aug 2009 - Webster Hall - New York, New York
15 Aug 2009 - Piedmont Park - Atlanta, Georgia *supporting Paul McCartney
16 Aug 2009 - Cats Cradle - Carborro, North Carolina
17 Aug 2009 - Rock N Roll Hotel - Washington DC, Washington DC
19 Aug 2009 - Dallas Cowboys Stadium - Dallas, Texas *supporting Paul McCartney

The Script on Myspace: www.myspace.com/thescript
Official site: www.thescriptmusic.com

Like most holidays, it’s “protocol” to get Mom, Dad or the Birthday Celebrant a card along with their gift. However, with over 7 billion greeting cards ending up in the trash every year, don’t make this just another occasion to buy a card that turns into tomorrow’s garbage…

Instead, customize a gift and card, all-in-one with Snapily, a photo-technology company, that turns your photos into moving prints or as they brand it, a “Living Print”. By using lenticular printing, the folks at Snapily are the ONLY online photo shop that can create 3D animation that literally allows you to bring your photos to motion (flip-book style) on cards, notebooks, mouse pads, wallet-sized photos, among other products - -perfect for Dad and any occasion.

Starting at just $3 per card, Snapily offers a variety of alternative products that are unique, cheap and keepsake chic for all occasions

Whether Father’s Day, Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations Or Time For Back To School…

• “Blow dad a kiss” from a far


• Create the first family scrapbook. Upload photos of your precious newborn and the family “first” photo


• Wave “hi” to grandparents all the way across the country


• Morph an old photo of your child to a photo of them at graduation


• All newlyweds treasure keepsake items from their wedding day – so why not give ‘em something that will create a blockbuster “motion” picture that will definitely still be around on their 25th Anniversary! Get creative… hunt down those “vintage photos” of the newlyweds when they first started dating and then snap some shots at the wedding – whether it’s their “first kiss” at the altar, to the first dance, or even that priceless and risqué shot of the groom grabbin’ for her garter!


• Give your children braggin’ rights so it’ll be cool to be back in school. Let them design their own personalized notebooks (large or small) that will allow them to morph and mix their favorite action hero, Star Trek character or Hannah Montana images!

Introducing the latest fortified water offering – Fruit2O Essentials.

• Fruit2O Essentials is a zero-calorie fortified water that not only offers the benefits of hydration but also some of the vitamins, minerals and fiber found in two servings of fruit.


• Fruit2O Essentials is available in six delicious fruit flavor combinations, each with specific nutrients particular to the two fruits found on the label. Flavors include Strawberry Kiwi, Cherry Acai, Cranberry Raspberry, Blueberry Pomegranate, Peach Mango and Citrus.


• Fruit2O Essentials is the perfect flavorful, sugar-free, zero-calorie beverage for someone wanting to maintain his/her weight loss goals and live a healthier life.

Would you like to run this year's New York City Half-Marathon on August 16th while also helping Fresh Air Fund children? Join our Fresh Air Fund-Racers team today! If you would like to register, please visit http://freshair.kintera.org. If you have additional questions or are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Kate at runners@freshair.org.

Last summer's NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE was a huge success for The Fresh Air Fund, and we couldn't have done it without all of our Fund-Racers! Thank you to the dedicated runners who participated through our team and to everyone who came out to support us! We raised more than $125,000 which will go directly to our free programs for NYC children.

The dreaded job interview. No matter your resume and talents if you mess this up you won’t get that job. In today's tough economy you need every possible edge. As authors of the new book, I Hate People! Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What you Want Out of Your Job, we see it as a simple equation: You want to be liked – not hated.

Here are ten simple things to do that will dramatically increase your chances: from wearing the right expression, to knowing what not to say, to never ever breaking a sweat.

1. Don’t be a Smiley Face

Excessive smiling in a job interview is seen for what it is – nervousness and a lack of confidence. A Smiley Face exudes phoniness, which will quickly be picked up by the interviewer. Instead be thoughtful and pleasant. Smile when there’s something to smile about. Do a practice run in front of a mirror or friend.

2. Don’t be a Know-It-None

Your job is to be knowledgeable about the company for which you’re interviewing. Random facts about last night’s episode of Dancing With The Stars episode or your favorite blog will not get you the job. Never feel you have to fill an interview with small talk. Find ways to talk about serious subjects related to the industry or company. Pockets of silence are better than padding an interview with random babble.

3. Don’t Sweat

You can lose a job by wearing an undershirt or simply a little too much clothing. Sweaty palms or beads on your forehead will not impress. You are not applying to be a personal trainer. Sweat will be seen as a sign of weakness and nervousness. Do a practice run with your job interview outfit in front of friends. The job interview is one place you definitely don’t want to be hot.

4. Put down that Stop Sign

Interviewers are seeking candidates eager to take on challenging projects and jobs. Hesitance and a nay saying mentality will be as visible as a red tie – and seen as a negative. Practice saying “yes “ to questions about your interest in tasks and work that might normally give you pause.

5. Don’t be a Sheeple

Asking the location of the lunchroom or meeting room will clue the interviewer into your lack of preparation and initiative. Prepare. Don’t ask questions about routine elements or functions of a company: where stuff is, the size of your cube and company policy on coffee breaks.

6. Don’t be a Liar Liar

Studies show that employees lie frequently in the workplace. Lying won’t get you one. In a job interview even a slight exaggeration is lying. Don’t. Never stretch your resume or embellish accomplishments. There’s a difference between speaking with a measured confidence and engaging in BS. One lie can ruin your entire interview, and the skilled interviewer will spot the lie and show you the door.

7. Don’t Be a Bad Comedian

Humor tends to be very subjective and while it may be tempting to lead your interview with a joke you’ve got to be careful about your material. You probably will know nothing about the sensibilities of your interviewer, let alone what makes them laugh. On the other hand, nothing disarms the tension of a job interview like a little laughter, so you can probably score at least a courtesy chuckle mentioning that it’s “perfect weather for a job interview!”

8. Don’t Be High Maintenance

If you start talking about the ideal office temperature, the perfect chair for your tricky back, and how the water cooler needs to be filled with imported mineral water, chances are you’ll be shown a polite smile and the door, regardless of your qualifications. Nobody hiring today is going to be looking for someone who’s going to be finicky about their workspace.

9. Don’t Be A Minute Man

At every job interview, the prospective hire is given the chance to ask questions. Make yours intelligent, to the point and watch the person across the desk for visual cues whether you’ve asked enough. Ask too many questions about off-target matters and you’ll be thought of as a Minute Man, destined to waste the company’s resources with insignificant and time-wasting matters.

10. Don’t Be A Switchblade

Normally the Switchblade is thought of a backstabber, often taking credit for someone else’s work. In an interview setting, the Switchblade can’t help but “trash talk” his former employer. If you make it seem like your former workplace was hell on Earth, the person interviewing you might be tempted to call them to find out who was the real devil.

©2009 Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon, authors of I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job

Author Bios
Jonathan Littman, is the author of I Hate People! and numerous acclaimed works of nonfiction, including The Fugitive Game, The Watchman, and The Beautiful Game. He is also the coauthor of IDEO's The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation. He is a contributing editor for Playboy and a columnist for Yahoo! Sports.

Marc Hershon is the coauthor of I Hate People! and a branding expert who helped to create the names for the BlackBerry, Swiffer, nüvi, and many other influential products. He is also a comedy veteran who has worked closely, with Dana Carvey, Bill Maher, and Robin Williams.

We have one (1) copy of I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job to give away to one lucky reader.

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Here's what's up this weekend on Great Weekends... Samantha is known for traveling the globe, but few people know where her life journey began. Samantha revisits the city where she was born – Dallas - otherwise known as the “Big D”. "Everything’s Bigger in Texas” and this weekend she’s livin’ large - from transforming into a Dallas debutante, to taming a 1½ ton beast, to riding an 18-wheel big rig, to wielding a 12 gage shotgun – Sam digs up her Texas roots. Hang onto your seats, its non-stop, no holds barred adventure.




Tune into the Travel Channel on Saturday, 7/11 at 10 p.m. E/P to catch the all-new episode.

And in case you haven't already, Follow Samantha on Twitter.

The All American Rejects are set to take over television this week with stops at both MTV and NBC. With their first stop, on July 11th, front-man Tyson Ritter and crew are set to make fans green with envy when they get a glimpse into the life of a Reject on MTV's cribs. On Wednesday the 15th AAR will join hostess Alexa Chung on her new MTV show where the band will play "I Wanna" live for the first time on television. The Rejects will wrap up their week with a special performance on NBC's The Today Show on July 17th.

Check your local listings for air time and visit www.AllAmericanRejects.com for more information! When The World Comes Down featuring "I Wanna" is in stores now!


I Wanna - The All-American Rejects

Here is next week’s exciting Boutique line-up at Rue La La:





Monday, July 13th:
Natori

Tuesday, July 14th:
Alice & Trixie
Sir Alistair Rai
Locman
Locman Men’s

Wednesday, July 15th:
Michael Stars
KitchenAid
Matouk

Thursday, July 16th:
~~~~~~~

Friday, July 17th:
Petunia Pickle Bottom
Betsey Johnson
Boy Meets Girl



When the Boutiques open, you know how important it is to get in quick. But sometimes you can't be at a computer. We can relate! We now have a mobile website to make shopping from your iPhone easier. Just bookmark m.ruelala.com on your home screen.


You feel rushed to stake your claim and check out fast, but don't want to pay to ship twice. Now, after your first purchase, Standard shipping is free until 10pm Eastern Time.


To ease the pressure even more, we've made return shipping free. Go ahead and make it yours knowing that if it doesn't turn out to be what you wanted, you won't have to pay to ship it back.


Sharing the La La is now even easier. Click "Invite" on the site for an invite link just for you. Just cut and paste it - then email, blog, and shout it. When friends you invite join and make their first purchase, you'll collect the Credit.


Have you seen our new lookbooks when you preview a Boutique? You wanted info on designers earlier and a better sense of the collections in advance. We hope we're giving you that.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, August is the most popular month for babies to be born, totaling more than 400,000 births in August alone. This means that July is the busiest baby shower months of the year!

these sweet owl, bunny and toadstool lamps found at Kisan Concept Store that add just a hint of luminosity and quirkiness to any infant’s room.





With a meticulously curated mix of high-street women's brands, children's clothing, toys, fragrances, housewares and outerwear from around the world, Kisan Concept Store is an experimental retail space with a quirky and delightfully unpredictable collection. Artistically idiosyncratic glassware, stationary and books also make it a convenient gifting destination.

The 1,300-square-foot Soho space stocks exclusive pieces, handmade trinkets and eclectic accessories from a unique assortment of established and emerging designers.

ABOUT KISAN CONCEPT STORE:

Kisan is a concept store by Thorunn Anspach, Olivier Brémond and Lionel Guy-Bremond. They have travelled the world extensively and have carefully selected to their store some of the best that the world has to offer, being high-street brands, children clothing, household items, travel items or that special gift you are looking for. Located in Soho at 125 Greene Street, they are open Monday to Saturday 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. For more information visit www.kisanstore.com.

Head over to Myspace.com today for an exclusive Hannah Montana concert! The full concert was shot at a show in Irvine, CA earlier this year. Watch Miley Cyrus perform as Hannah Montana in support of the new Hannah Montana 3 Soundtrack available on iTunes now.

See the Concert by clicking HERE

The best form of therapy? SEX!

"He works too much."

"She expects me to know what she's thinking."

"We don't trust one another."

Sound familiar? So many things can stand in the way of a happy relationship -- work, jealousy, communication issues -- and that's just to name a few!

Believe it or not, sex can and will solve your problems.

In Sex Comes First, experts Dr. Joel D. Block and Kimberly Dawn Neumann identify fifteen universal relationship roadblocks and offer sizzling solutions to help you move beyond them. Using their groundbreaking Sexual Solutions to address and resolve these common couple complications, they show how to use sex to strengthen the bond between you and your partner.

Follow their advice, and by the time you finish this therapeutic guide you'll both be communicating more effectively and more sensitive to each other's feelings. Best of all, you'll be satisfied in -- and out -- of the bedroom!


Author Bio

Joel Block, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychologist, practicing couple and sex therapy in New York and offering couple-relationship seminars throughout the United States. Dr. Block has appeared on the Today show, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning. He lives in New York

Kimberly Dawn Neumann, is a Broadway performer and highly credited dating/sex/relationship writer. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Marie Claire,Maxim, and more. She lives in New York City

We have one (1) copy of 15 Ways to Help Your Relationship - Without Leaving Your Bedroom to give away to one lucky reader!

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