Obesity Related Diseases
• 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity
• 70% of Cardiovascular disease related to obesity
• 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed in obese individuals
• 30% of gall bladder surgery related to obesity
• 26% of obese people having high blood pressure
• 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity
• 70% of Cardiovascular disease related to obesity
• 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed in obese individuals
• 30% of gall bladder surgery related to obesity
• 26% of obese people having high blood pressure
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Make Both Your Vacation & Romance Plans at the Same Time
Beaches are one of America's favorite vacation destinations. So while you're planning your beach escape, set aside time and search for singles who live where you plan to visit. You can always chance it and hope to meet someone after you arrive, then again, doesn't everyone else?
Stop betting on your love life and let loose a little. Meet singles who enjoy and live the carefree beach lifestyle. And get the locals’ scoop on the hottest nightlife in town or the perfect place to take a romantic beach stroll. And if you play your cards right, you just might have a good reason to return.
Source: Love @ AOL.com
Beaches are one of America's favorite vacation destinations. So while you're planning your beach escape, set aside time and search for singles who live where you plan to visit. You can always chance it and hope to meet someone after you arrive, then again, doesn't everyone else?
Stop betting on your love life and let loose a little. Meet singles who enjoy and live the carefree beach lifestyle. And get the locals’ scoop on the hottest nightlife in town or the perfect place to take a romantic beach stroll. And if you play your cards right, you just might have a good reason to return.
Source: Love @ AOL.com
Warm Summer’s Night
Alone in a beach front house
Just you and I
A dim lit fire yields our only light.
I’m snuggled in your arms
We sit on the wooden floor.
The crashing waves
Beat against the nighttime shore.
You stood & I followed
To the beach you led.
A warm inviting night
A sky of deep red.
The ocean waters
So deep and so free
We strolled around our private little heaven
Just you and me.
Secluded from the world
Were you and I.
Free from life’s rules
Free from life’s guides.
We spoke of our future
Of our aspirations and all of our dreams.
We shared the night together
And its warm summer’s breeze.
The sky gave way
Displayed her precious gifts.
The moon and the stars
Set our souls adrift.
We proceeded back
To our beachfront home.
And entered
As a new day begun.
Soft music played
As we undressed
As we prepared
To give each other our best.
All Rights Reserved · Copyright ã 2005 T.Dionne
Alone in a beach front house
Just you and I
A dim lit fire yields our only light.
I’m snuggled in your arms
We sit on the wooden floor.
The crashing waves
Beat against the nighttime shore.
You stood & I followed
To the beach you led.
A warm inviting night
A sky of deep red.
The ocean waters
So deep and so free
We strolled around our private little heaven
Just you and me.
Secluded from the world
Were you and I.
Free from life’s rules
Free from life’s guides.
We spoke of our future
Of our aspirations and all of our dreams.
We shared the night together
And its warm summer’s breeze.
The sky gave way
Displayed her precious gifts.
The moon and the stars
Set our souls adrift.
We proceeded back
To our beachfront home.
And entered
As a new day begun.
Soft music played
As we undressed
As we prepared
To give each other our best.
All Rights Reserved · Copyright ã 2005 T.Dionne
Eight Secrets to Successful Summer Lovin'
By Susan Hayden
Courtesy of Match.com's
Happen magazine
Do summer vacations bring out your animal instincts? Carefree, sun-drenched tourists; the scent of coconut oil; a little tequila; and skin -- skin everywhere! Who wouldn’t be in heat? So if it’s been a little chilly in your romance department so far this year, try a hot summer vacation to fire things up. The opportunities are endless.
No. 1. Let loose.
If you’re generally shy, this is the one time you may have what it takes to loosen up a bit. Think about it. You’re in a new city -- a stranger among strangers and no one to pass judgment. Reinvent yourself and live it up!
No. 2. Fly solo.
If you’re the adventurous type, traveling alone is a great way to meet people. Not only do you find yourself chit-chatting with everyone from the bellhop to the bartender, but fellow single travelers take notice when you ask for a table for one. There’s no harm in trying the old standby: Anyone sitting here?"
No. 3. Look available.
Body language is everything, and flirtation doesn’t hurt either. Smile at everyone and invite yourself into others’ conversations. My brother-in-law once told me that all it takes for a woman to meet a man is one word: "Hi."
No. 4. Look lost.
You’re new in town; you don’t know your way around. Play dumb (but not too dumb) and ask for directions -- even if you know you’re standing right on top of your destination. Or ask someone to point out the best local hangout or place to eat; it’s a great segue into asking him or her to join you.
No. 5. Group date.
Dating in a crowd still counts as dating and often can be easier than one-on-one. Feign the need for an extra person or persons to round out the required "group" for a deep-sea fishing trip. Or just flat out ask the little hottie and her friend on the beach to join you for an adventure at sea.
No. 6. Board the love boat.
A singles cruise is by far the best course of action for some action. The ship just screams "available" with group gatherings and activities at all hours. And what better way to get to know someone than by exploring an exciting port together all day?
No. 7. Hit the gym.
If you’re a fitness freak, show off that buff body at your hotel gym. The facilities are usually pretty small, so it’s easy to strike up a conversation. If you spot a cutie, and you’re staying at the hotel for an extended period of time, visit the gym daily so you can see each other again and again. Continuity will get you far.
No. 8. Be a sport.
Summer is also a good time to sweat (and release those pheromones), so get active on your vacation with some summer sports. Here’s where the guys are, so you gals have an advantage. Take up golf; ask a stranger to be your tennis partner; get in on the beach volleyball game.
Source: Love @ AOL.com
By Susan Hayden
Courtesy of Match.com's
Happen magazine
Do summer vacations bring out your animal instincts? Carefree, sun-drenched tourists; the scent of coconut oil; a little tequila; and skin -- skin everywhere! Who wouldn’t be in heat? So if it’s been a little chilly in your romance department so far this year, try a hot summer vacation to fire things up. The opportunities are endless.
No. 1. Let loose.
If you’re generally shy, this is the one time you may have what it takes to loosen up a bit. Think about it. You’re in a new city -- a stranger among strangers and no one to pass judgment. Reinvent yourself and live it up!
No. 2. Fly solo.
If you’re the adventurous type, traveling alone is a great way to meet people. Not only do you find yourself chit-chatting with everyone from the bellhop to the bartender, but fellow single travelers take notice when you ask for a table for one. There’s no harm in trying the old standby: Anyone sitting here?"
No. 3. Look available.
Body language is everything, and flirtation doesn’t hurt either. Smile at everyone and invite yourself into others’ conversations. My brother-in-law once told me that all it takes for a woman to meet a man is one word: "Hi."
No. 4. Look lost.
You’re new in town; you don’t know your way around. Play dumb (but not too dumb) and ask for directions -- even if you know you’re standing right on top of your destination. Or ask someone to point out the best local hangout or place to eat; it’s a great segue into asking him or her to join you.
No. 5. Group date.
Dating in a crowd still counts as dating and often can be easier than one-on-one. Feign the need for an extra person or persons to round out the required "group" for a deep-sea fishing trip. Or just flat out ask the little hottie and her friend on the beach to join you for an adventure at sea.
No. 6. Board the love boat.
A singles cruise is by far the best course of action for some action. The ship just screams "available" with group gatherings and activities at all hours. And what better way to get to know someone than by exploring an exciting port together all day?
No. 7. Hit the gym.
If you’re a fitness freak, show off that buff body at your hotel gym. The facilities are usually pretty small, so it’s easy to strike up a conversation. If you spot a cutie, and you’re staying at the hotel for an extended period of time, visit the gym daily so you can see each other again and again. Continuity will get you far.
No. 8. Be a sport.
Summer is also a good time to sweat (and release those pheromones), so get active on your vacation with some summer sports. Here’s where the guys are, so you gals have an advantage. Take up golf; ask a stranger to be your tennis partner; get in on the beach volleyball game.
Source: Love @ AOL.com
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Couple Holiday
By: Pamela E. Williams, Writer
www.pamelaewilliams.com
Faith, one of my best friends called me at 12:30 in the morning
talking about Christmas gifts. I was just getting into that good sleep.
You know the kind when you are so deep it takes a minute to get your
bearings once you’ve been awaken suddenly. Nevertheless my
phone is always on and I’m always available for my friends. Faith
proceeded to tell me about the great gifts she had gotten and mused
over last minute gifts left to buy asking my opinion on stocking
stuffers in between breaths. By this time I had begun to shake the
cob webs from my brain in order to process what indeed she was going on about. Like me, my friend can be impatient so she mentioned exchanging gifts early, possibly Sunday. I told her that I didn’t think that was necessary even though I would be over there anyway to visit. Then she said something that made me sit up in my bed. She said “Pam all I want for Christmas is a Boyfriend.” She had watched a cute little movie that is airing on cable called “A Boyfriend for Christmas”. Finally with a clear head I said “you watched that movie again didn’t you”. She answered yes and went into her diatribe of “couple holidays” and her not being one-half of a couple. Faith went on to moan about going into another year and not having a person to share her life with.
You see Faith is 37 years old and has never been in a committed relationship. She’s sick and tired of being sick and tired and feels like God has forgotten about her at least in the man department. We talked a little more about the gifts she had gotten and then she got a call from her mom who is always up that time of night. I hung up but couldn’t go back to sleep although I had to be up at 5:30 to get my son off to school and myself to work. I pondered the years that I myself have spent the “couple holidays” alone with no one to drink egg nog, toast the new year in with or give and receive chocolates on Valentine’s. It’s a bitter pill to swallow when everywhere you turn there is someone holding hands and smiling as they walk down the street. For years I wanted to mourn the holidays instead of celebrate them because I didn’t have anyone to celebrate with. Oh sure there was my family, my wonderful son and loving if not worrisome sisters and brother to always stop by as well as my mom, but that wasn’t enough at the time.
There were days I cried and pleaded with God to send my Boaz only to end up another year like the one before…alone. Since then I have learned to appreciate my singleness. Now I know some may not want to read this and truthfully I didn’t either back then, but you do learn to appreciate it. I began to look at myself as not just one half of a nonexistent couple, but a whole me. I could stay up all night reading that novel, I could work on projects that required much research. I could hang out with my son as well as my friends. I could even sit around the house in sweats and a face mask and not worry about getting cute; you know hair, make-up and “ten minute” stilettos (as cute as they are the pain isn’t always worth it). Don’t get me wrong, I love getting glammed up and showing off that new outfit or new pumps and bag combo I just got, but there is something to say about just being comfortable; comfortable in your skin – all of it; comfortable by yourself.
See you have to love yourself enough to want to be with you all the time. Because if you don’t want to be alone with you why would anyone else want to be alone with you. If you are looking in the mirror frowning at the image that is looking back then expect someone else to frown at that same image. If you pick apart everything from your physical appearance to the way you laugh to the decisions you make (i.e. saying I’m so stupid or why did I do that again), then expect someone to pick apart all of that and more. I say all that to say this, being with someone will not make or break you. Only you can do that. In my forty years, more than a few were spent lamenting the fact that I didn’t have a boyfriend or that I wasn’t married, I have learned to love all of me. Just in this last year I have learned to be by myself and enjoy it. I used to travel, go to movies and dinner by myself, but it was forced. I was trying to prove that I could do it. Now I can do it and I love it.
There is something to say about being alone with one’s thoughts, truly. You learn so much about yourself. So this holiday season including Valentine’s Day be alone with you, pamper you, take that trip to the islands you always wanted to take, but was waiting for that husband ala honeymoon. Someone is thinking, but what fun is that? Believe me when you start loving on you, truly loving on you it will become fun. I look back and it’s hard to believe, myself that I am in this place. The same person who told God “Lord if you make me wait until I’m 40 to get married, I’m gonna be mad at you”. God sure does have a sense of humor. Needless to say, I’m not mad. I’m actually glad. So now this Christmas and the other “couple holidays” will be spent truly enjoying who I am. Bringing in a new year that promises to be so bright I will need Blue Blockers to shield my eyes from the glow.
Pamela E. Williams
Author & Speaker
"Life Beyond Size 6"
901-643-2518
www.pamelaewilliams.com
By: Pamela E. Williams, Writer
www.pamelaewilliams.com
Faith, one of my best friends called me at 12:30 in the morning
talking about Christmas gifts. I was just getting into that good sleep.
You know the kind when you are so deep it takes a minute to get your
bearings once you’ve been awaken suddenly. Nevertheless my
phone is always on and I’m always available for my friends. Faith
proceeded to tell me about the great gifts she had gotten and mused
over last minute gifts left to buy asking my opinion on stocking
stuffers in between breaths. By this time I had begun to shake the
cob webs from my brain in order to process what indeed she was going on about. Like me, my friend can be impatient so she mentioned exchanging gifts early, possibly Sunday. I told her that I didn’t think that was necessary even though I would be over there anyway to visit. Then she said something that made me sit up in my bed. She said “Pam all I want for Christmas is a Boyfriend.” She had watched a cute little movie that is airing on cable called “A Boyfriend for Christmas”. Finally with a clear head I said “you watched that movie again didn’t you”. She answered yes and went into her diatribe of “couple holidays” and her not being one-half of a couple. Faith went on to moan about going into another year and not having a person to share her life with.
You see Faith is 37 years old and has never been in a committed relationship. She’s sick and tired of being sick and tired and feels like God has forgotten about her at least in the man department. We talked a little more about the gifts she had gotten and then she got a call from her mom who is always up that time of night. I hung up but couldn’t go back to sleep although I had to be up at 5:30 to get my son off to school and myself to work. I pondered the years that I myself have spent the “couple holidays” alone with no one to drink egg nog, toast the new year in with or give and receive chocolates on Valentine’s. It’s a bitter pill to swallow when everywhere you turn there is someone holding hands and smiling as they walk down the street. For years I wanted to mourn the holidays instead of celebrate them because I didn’t have anyone to celebrate with. Oh sure there was my family, my wonderful son and loving if not worrisome sisters and brother to always stop by as well as my mom, but that wasn’t enough at the time.
There were days I cried and pleaded with God to send my Boaz only to end up another year like the one before…alone. Since then I have learned to appreciate my singleness. Now I know some may not want to read this and truthfully I didn’t either back then, but you do learn to appreciate it. I began to look at myself as not just one half of a nonexistent couple, but a whole me. I could stay up all night reading that novel, I could work on projects that required much research. I could hang out with my son as well as my friends. I could even sit around the house in sweats and a face mask and not worry about getting cute; you know hair, make-up and “ten minute” stilettos (as cute as they are the pain isn’t always worth it). Don’t get me wrong, I love getting glammed up and showing off that new outfit or new pumps and bag combo I just got, but there is something to say about just being comfortable; comfortable in your skin – all of it; comfortable by yourself.
See you have to love yourself enough to want to be with you all the time. Because if you don’t want to be alone with you why would anyone else want to be alone with you. If you are looking in the mirror frowning at the image that is looking back then expect someone else to frown at that same image. If you pick apart everything from your physical appearance to the way you laugh to the decisions you make (i.e. saying I’m so stupid or why did I do that again), then expect someone to pick apart all of that and more. I say all that to say this, being with someone will not make or break you. Only you can do that. In my forty years, more than a few were spent lamenting the fact that I didn’t have a boyfriend or that I wasn’t married, I have learned to love all of me. Just in this last year I have learned to be by myself and enjoy it. I used to travel, go to movies and dinner by myself, but it was forced. I was trying to prove that I could do it. Now I can do it and I love it.
There is something to say about being alone with one’s thoughts, truly. You learn so much about yourself. So this holiday season including Valentine’s Day be alone with you, pamper you, take that trip to the islands you always wanted to take, but was waiting for that husband ala honeymoon. Someone is thinking, but what fun is that? Believe me when you start loving on you, truly loving on you it will become fun. I look back and it’s hard to believe, myself that I am in this place. The same person who told God “Lord if you make me wait until I’m 40 to get married, I’m gonna be mad at you”. God sure does have a sense of humor. Needless to say, I’m not mad. I’m actually glad. So now this Christmas and the other “couple holidays” will be spent truly enjoying who I am. Bringing in a new year that promises to be so bright I will need Blue Blockers to shield my eyes from the glow.
Pamela E. Williams
Author & Speaker
"Life Beyond Size 6"
901-643-2518
www.pamelaewilliams.com
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