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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

21 Tips For Weight Loss

By: Terry Sandhu

Follow these 21 tips for weight loss and it is only a matter of time before you start losing weight.

1. Keep away from low carb diets which offer quick weight loss. These types of diets are short term and do nothing for long term healthy weight loss.

2. Make sure you eat some fruit on a daily basis but don't overdo it because most fruits are acidic and too much acid can lead to its own problems.

3. Start doing some cardio exercisers about 3 times a week. Anything that is going to increase your heart rate and breathing over a period of a set time is fine.

4. Increase the length of your cardio workouts on a weekly basis, but don't try to increase in big steps. This allows your body to gradually get used to the changes.

5. Eat slower and chew your food for longer.

6. Make your own healthy lunch at home for work and avoid lunching out.

7. Begin a weight training routine a couple of times a week. This will strengthen and tone you. Also it will give a big boost to your metabolism.

8. Get into the habit of eating at a table or in the kitchen. Try to eat where you can't see a television.

9. Always eat breakfast; this is probably one of the most important steps that you can take.

10. Make sure that you eat some green vegetables on a daily basis.

11. Increase the fibre in your diet, especially through cereals and whole grain foods.

12. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. This will keep you hydrated, help fill your stomach and flush out toxins.

13. Begin eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day instead of eating 2 or 3 large meals.

14. Get rid of all the junk foods out of your house and refuse to buy anymore.

15. Avoid food which is coated in batter and bread crumbs.

16. When watching television, start jogging on the spot when the commercials are on. It's only a few minutes but can add up to a lot of calories being burned through the day.

17. Never ever have second helpings regardless of where you are or what the occasion is.

18. Start cooking your food in a more healthy way e.g. grilling, steaming and boiling.

19. Try to visualize on a daily basis on how you want to look. Imagine seeing yourself as if you had already lost the weight that you have wanted to lose.

20. If you have a day where you eat things you shouldn't have, don't think that's the end of your weight loss program. It is just a minor blip so don't feel guilty about it. Forget it and get on track the next day.

21. Remember why you are doing it and keep in mind all the benefits you will reap when you succeed. Make your weight loss program a habit that becomes something normal for you.

There you have it, 21 tips for weight loss. Write out a plan around these tips and follow it on a daily basis to the letter. A few months own the road you will be glad that you did.

Chinese New Year - Get Free Chinese New Year 2009 and Chinese Valentines Day Cards

When the world is already done with its New Year celebration, China still awaits for its gala celebration. Chinese New Year or Spring festival is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. It is also called 'Lunar New Year' outside China. It begins on the first day of first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year is famously known as Chuxi by its native people. 'Chu' means "pass" and xi means "Eve."

Chinese New Year Day is the new moon day of the first lunar month. Chinese New Year approximately falls in the second half of January or the first half of February and contains winter solstice. Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration and its first day is "the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth." On the second day, Chinese pray their ancestors and gods. On second and fourth day, sons-in-laws pay respect to their parents-in-laws. Fifth day is "Po Woo," when people stay at home and welcome 'God of Wealth'. From sixth to tenth day is a time for festivity and merry-making. Chinese visit their families and friends, and visit temples for good fortune, health and prosperity. On 12th and 13th day lavish dinner preparations are made and served to the guests. Rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) are the traditional dishes prepared at home to cleanse the system. And finally 14th and 15th days marks the preparation and celebration of Lantern Festival. Lantern festival is also known as 'Little New Year'. It marks the end of the series of celebrations that starts from the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year calendar assigns a unique animal name every year. There are 12 different Chinese New Year animals, which are Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Chicken, Dog, Pig, in the counting system.

Chinese New Year 2009 is falling on 26th January and the special animal sign and number is assigned to it. Chinese New Year animal of the year is Ox and the number is 4707. The Chinese New Year 2009 will not just not merely be a fifteen days festivity, but it will be a time to strengthen the bond of love and respect. Its will mean reunion, feasting, revelry and parties for Chinese people. Dinners will be organized by Chinese families and will be a great get-together to come close with family, friends and dear ones. Delicious and delectable gastronomical delights will be cooked at home like chicken, fish, cakes, so that New Year will usher in happiness, wealth and good fortune.

Besides New Year, there are other festivals also to cheer the Chinese people. Chinese Valentines Day is also called the 'Daughter's festival'. Its similar to the popular Valentines Day which is celebrated round the world by love birds with much fanfare on 14th February. On Chinese Valentines Day, lovers pray for their everlasting love and union, which soon turn into marriage and marital bliss. Both, those who are in love or single, go to the temple of Matchmaker. This day girls wash their hairs, and dress to their finery. Couples woo their sweethearts by splurging them with thoughtful gifts and spend time with them.

Chinese New Year is not just any other day, its importance is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions. Its heralds the onset of good times, that will brighten their each day and open different avenues that will take them to the future of beautiful tomorrows.

Chinese New Year - Get Free Chinese New Year 2009 and Chinese Valentines Day Cards

When the world is already done with its New Year celebration, China still awaits for its gala celebration. Chinese New Year or Spring festival is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. It is also called 'Lunar New Year' outside China. It begins on the first day of first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year is famously known as Chuxi by its native people. 'Chu' means "pass" and xi means "Eve."

Chinese New Year Day is the new moon day of the first lunar month. Chinese New Year approximately falls in the second half of January or the first half of February and contains winter solstice. Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration and its first day is "the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth." On the second day, Chinese pray their ancestors and gods. On second and fourth day, sons-in-laws pay respect to their parents-in-laws. Fifth day is "Po Woo," when people stay at home and welcome 'God of Wealth'. From sixth to tenth day is a time for festivity and merry-making. Chinese visit their families and friends, and visit temples for good fortune, health and prosperity. On 12th and 13th day lavish dinner preparations are made and served to the guests. Rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) are the traditional dishes prepared at home to cleanse the system. And finally 14th and 15th days marks the preparation and celebration of Lantern Festival. Lantern festival is also known as 'Little New Year'. It marks the end of the series of celebrations that starts from the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year calendar assigns a unique animal name every year. There are 12 different Chinese New Year animals, which are Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Chicken, Dog, Pig, in the counting system.

Chinese New Year 2009 is falling on 26th January and the special animal sign and number is assigned to it. Chinese New Year animal of the year is Ox and the number is 4707. The Chinese New Year 2009 will not just not merely be a fifteen days festivity, but it will be a time to strengthen the bond of love and respect. Its will mean reunion, feasting, revelry and parties for Chinese people. Dinners will be organized by Chinese families and will be a great get-together to come close with family, friends and dear ones. Delicious and delectable gastronomical delights will be cooked at home like chicken, fish, cakes, so that New Year will usher in happiness, wealth and good fortune.

Besides New Year, there are other festivals also to cheer the Chinese people. Chinese Valentines Day is also called the 'Daughter's festival'. Its similar to the popular Valentines Day which is celebrated round the world by love birds with much fanfare on 14th February. On Chinese Valentines Day, lovers pray for their everlasting love and union, which soon turn into marriage and marital bliss. Both, those who are in love or single, go to the temple of Matchmaker. This day girls wash their hairs, and dress to their finery. Couples woo their sweethearts by splurging them with thoughtful gifts and spend time with them.

Chinese New Year is not just any other day, its importance is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions. Its heralds the onset of good times, that will brighten their each day and open different avenues that will take them to the future of beautiful tomorrows.