Exercise can be done nearly any time of day. Morning Cardio or weight training can be done before work, on an empty stomach to burn more fat, or if you’re especially rushed, can be done over a lunch hour while at work. Popular gym times are also in the early evenings before supper […]

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This is the second article in a 6 part series on Saving Water (see part 1 on saving water). Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of this precious resource.
Today we’ll be looking at something for home-owners worldwide - the benefits of using a water tank. A rainwater tank, that is.
When I […]

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The original base for this bright red Polish and Russian soup was the cow parsnip. The Russian word ‘borshch’ means cow parsnip. Today, borscht is a beetroot soup, made with meat stock, cabbage, and frequently potatoes and other root vegetables. Source: Food Facts and Trivia
This recipe is taken from The Looney Spoons […]

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Weight loss tips this time around are all about keeping track of things and knowing what it is that you’re loosing. Knowing and tracking your results will allow you to make adjustments to further your progress. It’s also about being honest with yourself about what you can and might not accomplish based on how much […]

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My wife Angie is a very busy mom on the go. She doesn’t have time to socialize at the gym let alone even make it there. That’s why when I put her through an incredibly intense leg workout that took less than 10 minutes all in the comfort of our home, she was […]

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Last week, Scott Bird’s article on 10 Electric Cars You Can Buy Right Now showed the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars. The first comment on the post was from a fellow who owns a ZAP and pointed out that a few of the cars on Scott’s list aren’t commercially available yet.
It got me […]

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This is the first article in a 6 part series on Saving Water. Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of this precious resource.
To start with, here’s a look at something which underlies all efforts to save (and re-use) water - measuring your current water usage.
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I am sure you have heard the saying “Give and you shall receive”. This statement holds a lot of truth. I find the more I give, the better I feel about myself…and it makes me feel grateful that I am in a position to help. I know around Christmas time, charity and giving seem to […]

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When it comes to three basic categories of nourishment - protein, fiber and anti-oxidant related substances - few foods have as solid a nutritional profile as black beans. Containing 15 grams of both protein and fiber per cup, omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, this black bean soup recipe should become a staple in […]

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Thanksgiving is over and we’re now moving into December which follows with New Years Eve parties and then some January festivities. Most of it involves eating and drinking. Lots of eating and drinking actually.
In an effort to stay on your diet, or your bodybuilding program, you surely have a plan when approaching this […]

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When cats talk, we listen, but do we really understand what it is that they’re saying. We think we know, but we both know how sneaky cats can be. We think they’re all cute and cuddly, but in reality, they are always “up to something”. Never let a cat get away with cuteness […]

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This edition of 3 tips Friday is clearly about weight loss. 3 weight loss tips that you can use right here, right now to get started towards you goal. 3 tips Friday allows you a 3 day jump on those who begin on Mondays. Take action, get started now.
Eliminate all starchy carbohydrates […]

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In this 4 part series on blood sugar, I first talked about diabetes and then Syndrome X. Now let’s look at hypoglycemia. Having it for a long time could cause diabetes.
What Is Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a pancreatic stress pattern associated with having high amounts of sugar in the diet. It can be a […]

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It doesn’t matter how effective a cardio program is at burning fat if it’s difficult to comply to. The easiest way to increase your compliance with your fat loss program is to make the activity fun. Long jogging sessions can be a lot of fun to many people and at the same time […]

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Following a brief piece on electric cars I’ve received several emails about the idea of converting or purchasing them. I’ll look at the many aspects of converting existing cars in a future article; for now though, here are 10 Electric cars you can buy right now.
There are pro’s and cons of course […]

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