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This made for television movie, based on the Agatha Christie mystery They Do It with Mirrors, featured Helen Hayes, in her last film, as Miss Marple and Bette Davis as her friend Carrie. When Miss Marple investigates why her friend's health is failing, a dead body shows up, and the two old friends need to solve the mystery quickly.
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For YEARS now, I've been repeatedly pulling or straining some sort of muscle on the left-hand side or center of my chest, resulting in this tight pain that has worried me to the point of visiting the ER several times (dad had a bad heart). Every time, the docs run ECGs and other tests and say everything looks great, and to just apply some heat.
I don't particularly work my chest hard, and in fact, this started happening long before I worked out on a regular basis. The source can be as innocuous as sitting up the wrong way in bed, but the tightness can last for days or weeks.
Since it's recurring and in the same area, I'm wondering if this muscle is particularly weak, and if it's something I should push my own doc to look further into. It takes ages to get an appointment with my family physician, however.
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When Mom Has a Secret
By Tara McKelvey
At our booth at the Highland Grill, Fred recommends the salmon scramble. The diner has a small-town coziness the kind of place with Capricorn coffee mugs and daily specials written on a chalkboard.
"I always tell people she wasn't a terrorist. She was an urban guerrilla," says Emily, smearing Blistex on her lips while waiting for the waitress to return. Like her mother, Emily has long hair and pale skin a classic beauty. Today, she's wearing a pink blouse that's peeking out from beneath a worn black leather jacket.
Along with her looks, she's inherited her mother's passion for social issues, working as a Head Start teacher with homeless 3- and 4-year-olds from a Minneapolis shelter to help them prepare for kindergarten. "It's hard," she says. "A lot of these kids don't even have coats or boots."
"Head Start has a history that goes back to the '60s," says Fred, who graduated from Harvard and did his residency at the University of Minnesota. "I'm really proud of my daughter."
Emily watches her father intently when he speaks, especially when he's talking about her mother, describing Olson's interest in theater. She sighs. "They're so dedicated to each other," she says, leaning forward in her seat so she can hear the familiar story of how he and Olson met.
It was 1976. Olson, who'd been on the lam for months, had settled in St. Paul and was working as a cook for a University of Minnesota fraternity. Fred first saw her at a garbage facility behind the apartment buildings they lived in.
"You met at a Dumpster!" says Emily, gently teasing her father. "You thought she was kind of cute."
Well, yes. And they had a lot in common. Fred had belonged to a left-wing organization, Students for a Democratic Society, and supported antiwar candidate Eugene McCarthy at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Olson was into Nikki Giovanni, a radical black writer, and, naturally, Bob Marley. "She used to read poetry and be so intense and dramatic," he says. "A little overly dramatic," says Emily.
What was it like being raised by two hippies?
"We got everything we wanted," says Emily, recalling her parents' laid-back style of discipline. "Maybe they argued some. Dad was working a lot, and then he'd come home, and she'd go to plays. They were both long-distance runners, and they'd run marathons. We'd watch and cheer."


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DescriptionHi! We're looking for the right person to join our team as an intern at Kindara, a women's health startup based in Boulder Colorado.
We're a group of entrepreneurs, doctors, fertility awareness advocates and engineers committed to producing better results for women around their fertility and reproductive health. Check us out at www.kindara.com
This is a flexible role of between 10 - 40 hours per week based in Boulder Colorado. The internship lasts a minimum of 10 weeks and is open to being extended.
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Our mission is to give women the best possible tools to manage their reproductive health. We've already helped thousands of women get better results with their fertility, and our goal is to help millions more. We just raised a seed round of financing and moved into a bright new office in Boulder. We're looking for enthusiastic interns who want to be part of the future of women's health. We are out to change the world here! We are super-passionate about this, and if you are too, come join us. :)
* Take responsibility for an area of results you are interested in, and work with Kindara founders to define metrics of success
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Boozer won't let boos in Utah get to him
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SALT LAKE CITY — For a player who was so successful on the court, Carlos Boozer was a strangely controversial figure during his six seasons with the Utah Jazz.
Despite his production and the team's success, more than a few people believe Boozer — who missed 138 games in six years — spent more time on the sidelines than his injuries required.
That's why many people expect the 6-9 power forward to receive more boos than cheers when he plays his first game at EnergySolutions Arena tonight after signing as a free agent with the Bulls over the summer.
Of course, it may be difficult to distinguish between the boos and people simply playing off Boozer's name.
''It's all 'Booz' to me," he said Tuesday after practice. ''It'll be a fun night. I'm looking forward to it. . . . I'll probably hear some cheers and probably hear some boos. Most arenas we go in we hear some boos, so I'm not worried about it. I'm looking forward to it.''
Boozer is one of three members of the ''Chicago Jazz'' making their first appearance in Utah after signing with the Bulls. Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer, though, figure to be cheered.
''Going in, we already wanted to win this game a little more than all the other ones anyway,'' Brewer said. ''Especially now, since the way we've been playing the last two games. There's a greater focus of what we have to do, and the task at hand is to win the game.''
Boozer, who said practicing Tuesday at the Jazz facility was weird, was asked if there was anything he wanted to say to the Boozer haters.
''Nothing, nothing,'' he said. ''You need them to keep you motivated. Little do they know, haters motivate. Guys like me take that in stride and use that as fuel.''


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The 10 bras every woman should own!
Thought your one greying lace bra and that pull-on Belvia bra are enough to keep you going? You (and your breasts) are missing out on so much. If only to get you through lazy periods when you can't be bothered to put a wash on, every woman needs a good collection of lingerie basics to work under all outfits. Here are the ten bra styles we think everyone should own - with suggestions for all shapes and sizes included!
1. A classic, comfy and timeless black bra
For most of us, a classic black bra is probably the day-to-day bra of choice. You're never short of options, and if you find the right one (which provides the holy trinity of style, support and comfort) you're set for life. Choose the shape that works for your bust and if you really love it, buy a couple to keep on rotation! Don't forget to get a few pairs of the matching knickers too, just because it's a day-to-day basic doesn't mean you can't match! For pretty but practical styles try Elle Macpherson Intimates bestselling 'Artistry' style or the ever-reliable Autograph for M&S line. For D+ cups I really rate the Curvy Kate Criss-Cross and Flirtelle Joy styles.
2. A nude moulded / t-shirt bra
Everyone needs a good seamless bra to wear under tight t-shirts and fitted garments, and nude is the most practical colour because it works under both light colours and dark. It also washes a bit better than white, which will go grubby and grey quite quickly if you're not careful. For women who wear A - D cups the options are endless, try the Lepel 'Athena' or the Boux Avenue boost bra. For those who need a bigger cup, they don't get much better than the Freya Deco, which even comes in a non-wired version now.
3. A supportive strapless bra
'Supportive' and 'strapless' might seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are strapless bras out there that will hold up even larger busts. The trick is in the fit - you need a really well-fitting band that will hold everything where it's meant to be. Not too tight, but sturdy enough that it won't budge once you've done it up. Wonderbra's infamous 'ultimate strapless' with built-in 'hands' really does the job once you get used to the fact the band sits much lower than traditional bras, but if you prefer something a bit more familiar, try a moulded cup with a wide band, like the Triumph 'Body Makeup' strapless. For DD cups, that good old Freya Deco dishes up the goods once again!
4. Something bold, bright and brilliant
Boost your mood on a dull day by wearing ridiculously bright and bold undies. Ok, so hot pinks, lime greens and neon oranges might not be particularly practical if you wear a lot of light colours, but everyone should have bras in some fun colours other than black, white and nude. Fit is obviously the most important thing when it comes to lingerie, but you shouldn't forget fun, either. ASOS' 'boudoir' range offers up some great trend-led pieces for standard sizes, and Floozie by FrostFrench is great for tongue-in-cheek retro styles. Those will fuller busts should check out the younger range from Panache - Cleo - which is full of brights and bold prints.
5. A super-sexy, special occasion bra
For times when you plan on showing off your underwear - or just on days when you want to feel extra special - a sexy, romantic bra is a must. For a bit of foxy French lingerie, try Simone Perele's pretty 'Celeste' bra. If you're looking for larger cup sizes, try Masquerade, a line full of satin, lace and romantic touches. For something really over the top, save up your pennies and head to Myla, where alongside more wearable options, there are bejewelled and pearl-encrusted creations like the Carrie. This is a bra that won't be quickly forgotten.
6. A throwback, retro style
You don't have to go all out with a 1940s bullet bra if you don't want to (if you do, What Katie Did is your new BFF) but a bit of vintage-inspired style in your lingerie 'wardrobe' will ensure every outfit gets the right foundation - especially if you're a fan of wiggle dresses, swing skirts and anything Joan Holloway-related. Kiss Me Deadly does a great range of vintage-inspired bras with a slightly more modern cut - try the Tempest Rose with its scalloped cups. We also love DD+ brand Parfait by Affinitas - their hugely popular retro inspired set that we gave away last year is available to buy still at ModCloth.
7. A multiway plunge
As clothes get skimpier as we come into Summer, you need a bra that will work with lots of different necklines, especially if you're packing light for a holiday. For me, there's no better bra for practicality than the Panache Zara . It's the only plunge that's ever been comfy on me and allows me to wear slightly lower necklines, but it also comes with the added benefit of adjustable straps that can be worn crossover, halter or even strapless in a pinch. The Boux Avenue 'Kelsey' does a very similar job in smaller sizes, and it's also worth checking out M&S's 'Flatter Me' push-up multiway style.
8. A sports bra
Different busts will need different levels of support, but the fact is if you do any form of exercise (and really, you should if you can) you'll need a sports bra. For serious support, they don't come better than Shock Absorber, who offer all kinds of styles for different forms or exercise. If in doubt, the Ultimate Run will keep things in check. If you prefer a bra with underwires, Panache make a brilliant sports bra for larger cup sizes with wires, safely hidden under thick layers of fabric to avoid rubbing. If you don't need such strong scaffolding, Sweaty Betty's seamless compression bra will do the job.
9. A sexy push-up bra
La Senza is now back and better than ever if you love a push-up, due to its glaring similarity to Victoria's Secret (the same parent company now owns both). Grab a push-up plunge in all manner of bright colours and lace trims from about £20. DD+ ladies don't have to miss out either. You might not need the padding, but a good plunge with a push-up shape will make those girls look gorgeous - the Curvy Kate 'Tempt Me' bra is a brilliant option. For something a little less in-your-face, Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley's range for M&S has a very pretty but simple silk and lace bra in a variety of colours.
10. A balconette bra
A balconette bra creates a completely different look to a plunge due to the deeper central gore, but it's definitely a style worth investigating - particularly if you have a larger bust, as this design can be a lot more comfortable. The finished effect is more Regency 'heaving bosom' than cavernous cleavage. Mimi Holliday is the brand to go for if you want low-cut, sexy balconettes. Boux Avenue delivers a classic black satin balconette in a wide range of sizes. And most DD+ women will recognise the perrenial favourite from Panache, the Tango, which has been a staple balconette style for fuller busts for years. The Summer edition pale green is gorgeous.


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Friday, September 7, 2012
As if Kansas farmers fighting the drought didn't face enough trouble this year, now they're finding themselves targeted by crooks.
Since the start of August, there have been more than 130 stolen batteries from farm equipment in Sumner County and at least $30,000 in damage.
It's happening when farmers can afford it least - planting time. Robert White is fighting the clock.
"We've got a lot of work. We've got to put on the fertilizer smooth everything down," Sumner County Farmer Robert White said.
So you can imagine when both of his tractors broke down on the same day, he wasn't too happy. But what really has the farmer hot under the collar is why they stopped working.
"They don't want to see me if I catch them. Let's put it that way," White said.
Wednesday night, White says he worked in the field until after dark. He left both tractors behind because he says it's not safe to drive them at night.
"Came back the next day after I got off of work and the tractor wouldn't start. So I went to see what the problem was and the problem was the batteries were gone," White said.
"White says not only did he have to pay to replace all five batteries - which he just bought last year - he also had to pay to repair the damage the thieves did while stealing them.
"It's going to be somewhere around $1,000 to $1,200," White said.
Sumner County Sheriff Darren Chambers says the battery thefts started at the beginning of August but just recently have gotten out of hand.
"The last week we've had I think 12 more incidents with a total in the last 30 days of 132 batteries taken," Chambers said.
White's tractors are up and running again. He says he's not happy about the unexpected expense but had no other choice but to get the machines fixed quickly. He has a field of wheat to plant and only a month to get it done.
"I'm limited on time and we've got to get things up and going as fast as we can," White said.
Chambers says they believe a couple of people are working together. They have a few witnesses and some evidence to help their investigation. Right now, they're focusing on trying to figure out where the stolen batteries are being sold or traded in for money.


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This poor old nurse looks tired. See the bags under eyes, and the tired expression on her face? I feel her pain. I bet she's going through hospital orientation.
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April 18th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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April 19th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I also work at a government hospital, in the ICU. It's a military base, and I'm a contractor. What really should be adopted by the entire hospital system everywhere is what they do here. They staff the shift by the number of rooms, not patients. So, 6 rooms gets three nurses in the ICU, every shift, even if there's only one patient.
And yes, if it meant nationalized healthcare and higher taxes to do it, I'd still be all for it.
April 20th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
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Now, if you could just do something about the 0300 wake up call! : D
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Mother Jones,
I am incredibly proud of you for the flexibility and sense of adventure to change both locations and sectors after many years as a civilian nurse.
My best regards are extended to you. And I know the facility which you joined, is lucky to have you and the great sense of humor and sense of responsibility you bring to the work force.
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Hey…congrats on the new position. I am with ya sistah! I am logging 64 miles to my new digs too? What is WRONG with us? It is bliss when I get there, but DAMN! Hey. . .email me and tell me all about it Mother Jones.
What prompted the move?
Barbara K.
April 24th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
can't wait to read your stories about what treating nurses with admiration and respect really looks like
October 6th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I'm a "newbie" in the field so there's a lot I don't know. Is there some kind of law or rigid policy/practice ruling which doesn't allow us to speak or discuss hospital orientation programs, both the pros and cons?? Tx, pammm1sc
Mother Jones, RN
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Dear pamm1sc:
I work at a government hospital, and yes, there are rules in place that dictate what I can say about what happens at work.


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Get ready for boot camp. Nassau County residents Jonathan Sabino and Freddy Rodriguez are opening a new gym at 601 Plandome Road in Manhasset.
Scheduled to open in late Fall or early September, Manhasset Fitness Center will feature classes that incorporate boot camp and obstacle race training with mixed martial arts conditioning, said Sabino, of Port Washington. The gym will also include separate areas for traditional weight training equipment, personal training and recovery classes such as yoga."Our motto is real training, real results," he said. "We're not a fad gym. We're not going to have aerial stripper pole classes."
The student teacher ratio will remain small, no more than 10 to 1, and classes will be progressive, with a place for beginners and advanced athletes.
"We're not going to throw people to the wolves," Sabino said. "We're not like that."
For Sabino and Rodriguez, fitness is a lifestyle.
The two "eat, breathe and sleep" fitness, but their goal is to create an inclusive community where beginners are welcome and students are on a first name basis with their teachers.
"Don't judge me by my appearance – I'm a really nice person," said Sabino, a personal trainer who has been lifting weights for more than twenty years.
He was not always in peak physical condition. Sabino was an active child but started gaining weight as an adolescent, which led him to get picked on by his peers. Inspired by '80s action movie heroes like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, he started lifting.
"It saved my life and I feel that I owe not only myself to it, but it's a gift that I'm able to share with other people," Sabino said.
For Rodriguez, of Carle Place, training is a way to escape, and to control his health.
"Honestly, I pretty much fell in love with doing this," said Rodriguez, who showed up for an interview with an orthopedic boot protecting his foot, which he fractured during a 55-mile run from Manhattan to Lake Ronkonkoma. The run – that he did not train for – was a fundraiser for the Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Last year Rodriguez finished 25th in the world amongst men in the Spartan Race, an international obstacle race that ranges from 3 miles to more than 25 miles.
"Pretty much I hear the word challenge and I go, "accept,"" said Rodriguez, who works for the Town of North Hempstead in administrative services, and is also a massage therapist and a personal trainer.
Rodriguez had his fitness "ah hah" moment four years ago, when he was 21. Naturally athletic, he never worked out.
In college, a sedentary lifestyle caught up with him when he had trouble reaching his third floor walkup. Going up the stairs one day with all of his groceries, Rodriguez had to put the bags down and catch his breath.
"At that point I was like, "Whoa,"" he said. "I used to be able to do four quarters of football, and now I can't even walk up the stairs. That was a big issue for me."
After that, he quit the party scene and set up a gym in his apartment.
He met Sabino at The Fitness Loft of Manhasset, and the two decided to start their own gym in Manhasset, which they said is a close-knit, athletic community.
"Full body, mind and soul," Sabino said. "That's what it's about."
Friday, 17 January 2014 00:00
Negotiations are currently underway between the Village of Farmingdale and members of the local CSEA labor union. After a closed door executive session meeting, on Jan. 6, village trustees met with members of the labor counsel to iron out terms of a new contract proposal, which they said will hopefully meet the fancy of union leaders.
"We have sent our proposals out there," said Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand, "we are just waiting for the CSEA membership to approve it."
Thursday, 12 December 2013 00:00
A new Child Care Centerfor children ages eight weeks through Pre-K—opened at Farmingdale State College this week, which will be open to the community and the college campus.
"The College owes a great deal of thanks to everyone involved in this project," said Farmingdale State College President Hubert Keen. "This center provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children of our students, faculty and staff.
Especially for our students, the availability of quality child care can determine whether or not they are able to complete their education."
Thursday, 28 November 2013 00:00
On Saturday, November 9, the MHS Girls Swim Team competed in the Nassau County Team Championships. After a strong preliminary performance on Friday, the girls had their sights set on swimming even faster on Saturday at the finals. On Friday, Manhasset qualified 14 individual swims in the top 10 and all three relays. The team also had an additional 7 swims in the consolation finals (places 11-20). On Saturday, the top 20 individuals and relays compete in each event, all finishers scoring points towards their team total.
In the championship's opening event, the 200 yd. medley relay team from Manhasset set the tone for what turned out to be a historic day in Manhasset Girls Swimming. The relay team of Grace Kenlon, Allegra Sodi, Megan Smith and Meredith Johnson finished third and set a new school record time of 1:51.96, also qualifying for the New York State Championships.
Thursday, 28 November 2013 00:00
The Indians' regular season came to a close recently, but not before the boys locked up several more post-season honors to complete a highly successful campaign that brought an undefeated season as well as Division and Conference Championships. Manhasset headed into the post-season with high aspirations and battled it out with rival Wantagh High School for two weekends in a row—at both the Class Country Championships and the State Qualification race—coming up just short on both occasions, but achieving many milestones along the way.
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The 2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival drew to a close on Sunday 10 June on a box office and performance high, as the leading lady of American stage, Dee Dee Bridgewater, literally had her audience dancing in the aisles at the Melbourne Town Hall.
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Fitness & Diet
I am often asked what I eat and how I exercise. Here are some guidelines to consider. Prior to undertaking any kind of exercise or diet, you should consult with health professionals who can analyze your current health status and offer feedback about what will benefit you.
Example blog entry #1: Sculpture: A Long Term Process.
Example blog entry #2: The Metamorphosis
Example blog entry #3: Fat Burning Stack (includes a link describing High Intensity Interval Training)
Exercise Tips:
- When lifting weights or doing calisthenics, exhale on the exertion, inhale when you come back to rest
- When performing repetitious cardio activity, take the same number of reps to inhale as to exhale
- Maintain proper alignment for the given activity, and be certain all equipment and clothing is in good condition
- For building mass, add more weight while performing fewer reps (2-3 sets of 6-8 reps for each exercise, 2-3 exercises for each body part) (NOTE: Reps 1-2 should make you feel powerful, reps 3-5 should be intensely challenging, reps 6-8 should genuinely exhaust you. You should need 60-90 seconds rest before performing the next set. If you could have gone past 8 reps, you should have used more weight/resistance.)
- For encouraging tone, keep the weight lighter while performing more reps (3-4 sets of 12-15 reps for each exercise, 2-3 exercises for each body part)(NOTE: Reps 1-5 should make you feel energized, reps 6-11 should require more effort, reps 12-15 should genuinely exhaust you. You should need 45-60 seconds rest before performing the next set. If you could have gone past 15 reps, you should have used more weight/resistance.)
- Your workouts should last about 45-60 minutes, and should not have any rest periods longer than 2 minutes. You want your body to recover, but you don't want it to get cold. If you work at the intensity described, you should not be able to go past an hour.
- Do not exercise the same muscles more than once every 7 days for building mass, every 3 days for toning. Split the body into sections.
Eating Tips:
- Diet is 75% of success in fitness: You are what you eat!
- Even if you eat nothing else, eat breakfast within 45-90 minutes of waking up. Breakfast can positively affect your body's use of food more than any other meal. If you're going to splurge on junkie foods, do it at breakfast – this will not only give you the whole day to burn off the crap, it will also lessen your yearning for it throughout the day.
- Rather than eating 3 large meals spaced every 6 or so hours, cut each meal in half. Make the same amount of food you normally would, but divvy it into 2 portions. Eat 6 "snack sized" meals spaced every 3 hours or so. This keeps the metabolism up throughout the day, and keeps the body constantly fueled. This also keeps the body out of "famine mode." When the body enters this mode, it clings to everything the next time you eat (since it doesn't know when it will eat again). This is why starvation diets do not work, and is the reason you will, eventually, regain all the weight you lost, plus some.
- Focus on whole foods as much as possible. Whole foods contain ingredients that are easily recognizable (e.g. salad: greens, veggies, oil, vinegar, grilled chicken), and do not contain lots of chemical ingredients. An example of whole ketchup would have the ingredients: tomatoes, vinegar, (salt), and spices. Whole peanut butter would have the ingredients: peanuts, (salt). Whole butter: milk, (salt). Whole cheese: milk, (salt), enzymes. Whole bread: whole grains, molasses, (salt), (sugar), yeast. Avoid foods that are heavily processed and/or preserved and/or colored. Avoid ingredients that you can't pronounce. (My aunt taught her children to know what whole foods are by telling them to talk to their food. "Ask your food what it's made of. If it can't tell you, then it's probably not whole.")
- Focus on carbohydrates that come from unrefined grains (whole grains), fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and low fat dairy. Unrefined grains will be high in fiber. Check the nutrition info on a food to see if it has 2-3 or more grams of fiber per serving.
- Keep fruits, fruit juices, refined (white) sugars/carbs, salt, hydrogenated oils, trans fatty acids, and saturated fats (animal fat, coconut oil, palm oil) to a minimum.
- Make sure to include unsaturated fats, but keep them to about 3-4 servings each day (nuts, vegetable oils, avacado).
- If you crave fruit or fruit juice, know that it has as many calories as candy or soda. Keep their intake to only 2 servings a day!
- If you crave chocolate, use dark chocolate (60% or higher cocoa). Use sparingly. (Update: Chocolate may keep you lean!)
- Avoid spending money on lots of vitamins. Use a good multi-vitamin once a day. Be sure it is in a form that is rapidly delivered (i.e. dissolves within 30 minutes once in the digestive tract). Otherwise you will not get any of the nutrients. To test whether or not a vitamin is rapid delivery, place one of the vitamins in an 8-ounce glass of water. It should start to fall apart within 30 minutes. If it comes out of the water unchanged, you will probably not be able to absorb that type of pill in your body.
Rest Tips:
- Your body heals, recovers, and grows ONLY WHEN YOU SLEEP. Get adequate rest or you will not experience optimum gains.
- 7-8 hours is generally regarded as optimal for most people. If you need less sleep at once, try to take cat naps during your waking hours.
- Keep your joints in alignment by NOT SLEEPING ON YOUR BELLY. This torques the neck completely out of alignment. Sleep on your back as much as possible, and prop yourself with pillows as needed. If you sleep on your side, use a body pillow and wrap your arms and legs around it.
- Use a pillow that comfortably holds your head in alignment with your neck.
- A light snack about 10 minutes before bed (i.e. a glass of milk, a handful of nuts, or a serving of yogurt) will keep you from starving in the night, and will not generally upset your sleep.
- Rotate and/or flip your mattress every 90 days.
- Get a new mattress every 7-10 years.
- Avoid mattresses that offer little separation between you and springs. Memory pads can be placed under the sheets if necessary. There are also brands that avoid springs altogether.