To obtain personal growth and satisfaction with yourself and your body at any size we must first learn to stop labeling our food, “good food” and “bad food,” do not blame your size issues on the poor innocent food! The food was delicious, granted, but we wanted it to be, so therefore it was meeting […]
“It takes a simple-minded man to linger around those who are praised, yet a courageous man to pick up those who have fallen.”¯Daniel Chidiac Walking through Bourke Street Mall, the main street in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, I passed a distressed man sitting against a shop front. Near him lay a beanie, a cup,
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That was on a notebook I had in 6th or 7th grade, it had a Precious Moments character and was textured so you could put paper over it & copy the design. I have always thought it was such a beautiful thought, and I think it is a reminder for ourselves rather than other
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I think for a long time after my divorce I looked so hard for love that I probably scared away every opportunity for it to enter my life again. What I didn’t know then, and am glad to know now, is that all the love I have ever wanted or needed I already have, it
This commentary is originally from NewJerseyNewsroom.com BY VICKY DeROSA You know what gets a bad rap? Nuts! Listen my friends, nuts are an extraordinary way to get omega-3s. Don’t be so fearful of the calories, just don’t overeat them. In fact, have you considered toasting your nuts? This is an amazing snack and so simple
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My name is Sujatha. I’m from India,more precisely from South India. How I landed on Positive Med is a sweet story. Few days ago, I published a post in my blog. It took nearly two months for me to write that post. Usually if I take more than a week to write a post, I’ll
Once in a while I am struck by a deep sadness, occasionally it’s for no good reason, most often it’s because something has happened in my life that causes me to question myself, my values, people I thought were deserving of trust, etc. It leaves me feeling naked, vulnerable, and unsure… although I do have
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Forgiveness can be a difficult topic, there is no wrong way, and no right way to forgive someone, or to forgive ourselves. The forgiveness itself is the essential piece no matter how you do it. Don’t ever think in terms of someone “deserving” your anger, or your hatred, or your revenge. Holding on to hate
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By:Marina Gallagher For many living donors, donation is one of the most amazing experiences in their lives, and yet people remain afraid of becoming a donor, before or even after death. Is it the lack of facts that drive this fear? Misinformation? The first successful kidney transplant took place in America in 1954, the donor
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[Last updated: September 28th 2012] Sunflower seeds are excellent source of vitamins B1, B5 and E. Vitamin E is a very important vitamin that acts as an antioxidants in our bodies and fights against free radicals. Therefore vitamin-E is considered as an anti-aging and immune-booster vitamin. More importantly women, specially pregnant and breast-feeding women need
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There is nothing more frustrating than following your eating and exercise plan and seeing no changes on the scale for a week, or 2 weeks, or even 3… Take a deep breath, it could just be some minor tweaks are needed. 1) When was the last time you changed your cardio exercise? Your body will
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Fruits and veggies are the best sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These substances may help us to have a healthier body and protect us against many diseases and aging. Blueberries are excellent sources of fiber, which helps to maintain gastrointestinal health. Also blueberries help to strength the cardiovascular system. Interestingly, blueberries lower cholesterol and
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Dan Hawthorne talks about his weght-loss journey with South Hagerstown High School students. “Hello. I believe our story can help many. I was over 600 lbs 11 months ago. I had fallen into a very bad place both mentally and physically. I was angry, depressed and very embarrassed at what I had become. I thought
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Researches in Japan indicated that the consumption of soy and other beans may decrease the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Although these beans don’t show this benefit on smokers. Soybean and other beans contain isoflavone, a form of antioxidants which is also a well-known breast cancer fighter. These are a class of flavonoids that
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