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Of course, if you choose to eat the right things. Bodybuilding isn’t all about supplements, steroids and pumping iron. Nor is it about buying expensive protein powders. It is primarily about nourishing your body and giving it the raw materials it needs to build lean mass. At the forefront of the right things to eat for ripped abs and beefed-up biceps is, surprisingly, dark chocolate. We’re not kidding. There’s actual science behind that statement....

The impact of hatred Hating someone is injurious to one’s own health since it causes anger within, and this annoyance can take a toll on one’s health if it builds too high. Why Forgive? Mental balance applies towards good health. Since health is wealth, forgiveness is the way to go. Forgiving someone is like having a mental balance by letting go of any resentment or grudges towards an individua, which will help to clear the conscience and is very crucial for resolving relationships....

Purchases $100 worth of new gym clothes, a fancy gym membership, then proceeds to never use either Then 2 weeks later… “HOW THE HECK DID I MANAGE TO EAT TWO SLEEVES OF OREOS IN 5 MINUTES?!” Falling short of our own expectations is arguably one of the worst parts of being a human being. One week, we’re telling ourselves that we are going to make the type of money we deserve and meet our soulmate....

1. Be objective. I’ve found that it helps if I talk to myself like I was someone else. That makes me sound crazy, right? Strangely enough, I actually give good advice to others when they’re facing insecurities or having problems. I just never follow my own advice. So when you’re facing your own insecurities, or can’t seem to get past a difficult speed bump in your life, step back and look at your situation objectively....

Hold a fundraiser. That’s right! Fundraising is one of the most effective ways to help abused animals and you’ll have no problem networking with people. You can visit an animal shelter to get a list of upcoming fundraising campaigns in your area. If this seems like too much work, then simply skim the internet to find dedicated websites which have compiled a list of events in your area. You can even create your own campaign by utilizing self-serve sites like percaring....

One of the hardest things that we face is identifying and dealing with backstabbers at an early stage. The way we combat this is through noticing red flags. Red flags are the types of behaviors that cause us to pause and say, “something isn’t right with this situation. Maybe I should stop and take a better look.” If we can catch red flags early, we can mitigate the potential damage backstabbers at work can cause....

Well, we might not get other people to bow to us, but we can certainly find a way to dress like a king, eat like one, and travel like one. Most kings have gorgeous clothes and a nice car; they eat at fancy restaurants; they travel in first class; and they always have crowns. Who’s to say we can’t experience a little of that? Now, I know what you’re thinking: all of that might seem out of reach on a small income like yours, but I’m here to tell you it’s possible....

Habit #1: Make your goals super easy As you initially start out on this exercise journey, make it a priority to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. These goals are smart, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Make sure these goals are insanely easy, it’s important to get off to a great start. Treat these initial goals as building blocks. Make these goals as specific as possible, the more definitive the goal, the more likely you are to succeed....

Instead of roasting the nuts, you can soak them in order to remove the phytic acid and many other toxic aspects of the raw nuts. For people with sensitive stomachs, this can be a great way to increase the number of nuts consumed or just enhance the flavor! Soaking Seeds and Nuts [Mark’s Daily Apple]

Giving your kids sugary snacks in between meals Letting your kids drink a lot of juice/soda right before a meal Using food as a reward or bargaining chip Developing an association between food and emotions Letting your child’s temper tantrums go unpunished These habits can be detrimental to developing a healthy diet and your child will be stuck eating only junk food. If you are looking to develop some good habits that will make your kids less picky, then read on....

Like lawyers and dentists, few people actually enjoy having to deal with car salesmen. They’re a necessary evil that often leave consumers with a bad taste in their mouths because of the tactics they employ to get people to purchase a new vehicle. Coming out of the negotiations with a new car and a great deal on it can happen, if you go about things the right way. Secure Financing Ahead of Time When you’ve decided that it is time to buy new vehicle, instead of heading straight out to the dealership, visit your local credit union or bank and secure financing in advance....

1. What Am I Feeling? Identifying your real feelings is an important first step in overcoming emotional sensitivity. Determine whether you are feeling disappointed, sad, angry, or something else. Once you have clearly labeled the emotion, you can begin to uncover the reasons you feel this way and what you can do about it. 2. Why Do I Feel This Way? Ask yourself why you feel the way you do. For example, did you have high expectations for how something would turn out and then became upset when it didn’t turn out the way you wanted?...

When I first became a single mother a few years back, I thought my world was ending. I did not know how I was going to make it. I wanted to crawl into a hole and hide. There were days I wanted to give up on adulting entirely. I lost my home due to the abrupt financial changes from the divorce. I believed I would never be able to live a happy or fulfilling life....

Often, the key to succeeding at something big is to break it into its tiniest pieces and focus on how to succeed at just one piece. When we examined procrastination, we talked about how a great achievement is just what a long series of unremarkable tasks looks like from far away. In the pixel post, we looked at a human life up close and saw that it was just an ordinary Wednesday, again and again and again—and that achieving life happiness was all about learning to be happy on a routine weekday....

Perform All Routine Maintenance on Your Vehicle Bring your vehicle to a mechanic to make sure everything is working properly. If you’re at a mileage point where a tune-up is necessary, get the tune-up before the cold weather starts. Cold weather can make existing problems worse. Top off all fluids and install new filters as needed. Flush the coolant system and have a mechanic check the system for leaks or cracks....

Main research findings The researchers decided to monitor 136 families for a year. In each family there was one parent who had been diagnosed as having an anxiety disorder. None of the kids had been diagnosed with anxiety at the beginning of the experiment. Families were divided into two groups. The first was given an information pack on anxiety and they were not given any other advice at all. The parents were expected to read through all the material and basically left to their own devices....

What’s the Deal with Coffee? It’s true that energy drinks, gels, and over-the-counter drugs also contain caffeine and are abused just much as coffee is, however, coffee is addicting for more reasons than the caffeine it contains. Coffee also contains some key nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins and even chromium, a mineral that plays a role in blood sugar regulation. Regular, modest intake of coffee has even been linked to preventing liver cancer, treating mild depression, treating mild constipation, and reducing the risks of Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 diabetes....

1. Change the Time Frame Give up any idea of a New Year’s resolution and instead say “hello” to new month’s resolutions. Bite-size chunks are less daunting and more do-able (that is, if you stay focused). In addition, it often takes 30 days to build a habit! I tape a calendar of the current and next couple months on my mirror and keep a pen ready. Every day, I mark off (or not, if I didn’t succeed that day) my achievement on a certain habit or goal I’m trying to obtain....

On average, an adult can read somewhere between 200 to 300 words per minute. With speed reading skills, you can read much faster—around 1500 words per minute.[1] Yes, that sounds impossible, but it’s true. If you’re wondering how to read faster so you can get more done quickly, these speed-reading tips are for you. What Is Speed Reading? In order to understand how speed reading works, you first need to know how the reading process works inside a human’s brain....

In this article, we will discuss what to look out for when a partner is controlling and when he/she just “cares” about you. We will also discuss what you can do if your partner is controlling. Signs Your Partner Is Controlling They try to keep tabs on you all the time. You need to understand the difference between a controlling partner and someone who just really misses you and wants to interact with you throughout the day....