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This time, the famous actress Kelsey Monroe tried on a police uniform. This uniform is certainly on her face, but her boyfriend wants to undress the brunette quickly. Meanwhile, Kelsey begins to seduce the guy. Her legs are already between his legs. She takes off his pants and begins to do blowjob. Then goes to the footjob and of course the handjob.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Avenged Sevenfold new drummer Brooks Wackerman: "I've been a fan of the band for a decade"
New Avenged Sevenfold drummer Brooks Wackerman was interviewed by "Talks Is Jericho", you can read some excerpts below. Wackerman said: "I've been a fan of the band for a decade and when M. Shadows gave me the call last year, I was absolutely thrilled."
He continued: "This past year I have been reassessing what I want to do. With a band like Bad Religion, I'm so proud of all the work we've done together. But I was yearning for something new, a different style and during that time is when I got the call."
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Boston Trolley Tours: Hop On, Hop Off
Boston hop-on hop-off trolley tours . . . you'll see them everywhere around the city's top attractions and historic neighborhoods.
Part transportation and part sightseeing, the colorful trolleys offer you lots of fun while giving you the easiest way to tour Boston at your own pace.
The conductors will entertain you with lots of stories about famous sites and local characters as you drive around the city's fabled historic areas.
See interesting places you want to explore along the way?
Just hop off - and then hop back on again once you're ready. You can do this as often as you like while your trolley pass is valid - typically for one or two days.
If you're visiting Boston for the first time , there's no better way to get acquainted with our city and all it offers.
And if you've been here before, you know there's nothing more fun than getting around the city on these comfortable trolleys.
What to Expect on Hop-On Hop-Off Trolleys
Two trolley companies - Old Town Trolley Tours and City View Trolley Tours- offer hop-on hop-off tours in Boston. You'll get a similar sightseeing experience from both of them, but with some key differences.
- On-board guides who inform and entertain you with descriptions about the famous and historic sites you'll see, the neighborhoods you travel through, and bits of Boston history
- You can get off and on the trolleys as many times as you please.
- Both trolleys cover a core historic route including Freedom Trail sites and other top attractions such as the New England Aquarium, the Children's Museum, Paul Revere's House in the North End neighborhood, and the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") in Charlestown.
- Both trolleys operate during a similar time period (9am-9:30am to 4pm-5pm), based on the season, and pick up/drop off at each stop at intervals of 10-30 minutes, depending on the season and traffic conditions.
- Both trolleys throw in "freebies" - free maps, discount coupons for other attractions, and perhaps free admission to other top attractions when you buy online.
- Routes and stops: In addition to the core historic route, Old Town Trolley Tours take you to Fenway Park, the Victorian Back Bay neighborhood, the Seaport/South Boston Waterfront, and even into Cambridge near MIT, making a total of 19 different stops. In contrast, City View Trolley Tours covers only the core historic route, and makes only 9 stops.
- Length of narrated tour: 1 hour, 50 minutes for Old Town; 45 minutes for City View.
- Cost: Old Town tickets usually cost more because the trolleys take you more places and makes more stops; City View tickets usually cost less but cover a smaller area and make fewer stops. Bottom line: both tours offer excellent value so choose the best fit for you.
- Discounts & Savings: You will usually find the best prices, promos, and deals (such as 2 days for the price of one, or free admission to other top attractions such as the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and a Boston Harbor cruise when you buy your tickets online.
Arriving on A Cruise Ship?
Old Town Trolley Tours offers a stop in Seaport near the cruise ship Port of Call for easy "hop on" convenience. Find more information here.
Tickets, Promos, & Deals for Hop-On Hop-Off Trolleys
What to Bring on Your Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
No need to worry about bringing a map, because your trolley driver will give you one. In addition to showing all the stops, you'll also see lots of other attractions to explore around each stop.
However, there are several items that will make your day or two on the trolleys more comfortable:
- Sunscreen - Boston sun can be strong, and there's lots to explore on foot near each stop.
- Water bottle - Especially if you're visiting in the summer, stay hydrated!
- Umbrella - Boston weather can change faster than you'd expect - so you think there's any chance of rain, be prepared! (Of course, if you do get caught in a sudden shower without an umbrella, you can stay on the trolley in comfort until the rain stops.)
- Comfortable shoes for walking - Many interesting attractions, including several of the Freedom Trail sites such as the historic graveyards, are 2-3 blocks from where the trolleys can stop as Boston's narrow winding streets in the older historic areas don't allow them to get closer.


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To start thinking about message development, consider the following questions:
• Your friend wants to try a new Italian restaurant for dinner. You're craving sushi. How do you convince her to pick up the chopsticks?
• A CEO doesn't see the value of starting a company's twitter feed. What's the best way for the marketing department to show him that tweeting can bolster the bottom line?
• A government agency wants to reduce the number of teenagers texting while driving. How do they convince "invincible" teens that this behavior is dangerous?
What do these questions have in common? The answer is the need for message development. Whether your goal to enjoy a sushi dinner or promote teen driver safety, the secret to success is developing messages that resonate with the audiences' values and opinions.
How can you do that? Try using a message box. This tool offers communicators a framework for producing carefully-crafted messages that both respond to a particular audience's needs and preferences while reinforcing how "the ask," or desired action, relates to their values.
The messages produced can be used separately or together to achieve a desired outcome. Sometimes, several message boxes need to be created for a particular audience based on themes or ideas that resonate with them. For example, one message box for the CEO could be focused on the business case for twitter while another could focus on how participating in twitter would reinforce company's commitment to customer service.
The Message Box in Action
Let's go back to the question about the government agency and their education campaign about texting while driving. The following chart defines each element of the message box and shows messages that could be used for convincing teens that texting while driving as a dangerous activity.
|Type of Message
|The Ask
|The desired action for the target audience to take.
|Stop texting while driving.
|The Barrier Message
|This message counters an audience's key misconceptions about the particular topic. There should be a message to refute each barrier the target audience(s) may present. Statistics, analogies and quotes are powerful tools for overcoming barriers.
I only look at my phone for a few seconds when I text. I can still see what is going on. Message to Overcome It:
Sending or receiving a text message takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. That is the equivalent of driving the entire length of a football field at 55 miles an hour while blind. Is that a risk you're willing to take?
|The Value Message
|This message is used to connect with a value the audience has about a topic.
|Not texting while driving doesn't just mean you will stay safe. It means you will keep your license and others on the road will be safer.
|The Vision Message
|This message reinforces the value message point. It highlights the benefits audience members reap if they take the action in "the ask."
|If you stop texting while driving, you can enjoy the privilege of driving and staying safe at the same time.
Do you think that the message box could help you create compelling more messages for you and your clients? Let me know what you think.
Sarah Vogel is a Senior Account Executive at TMNcorp, a full-service communications company in Silver Spring, MD. Follow her on Twitter @TMNcorp or connect with her on LinkedIn.


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ANZ-Roy Morgan Vietnam Consumer Confidence has finished 2015 at 144.8 points, the highest score in Asia for the first time, according to ANZ Research in a press release.
Increasing to 144.8 points, up 2.5 points over November, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) hit a record level in December and was the first time the index in Vietnam was the highest in Asia, according to a report from ANZ-Roy Morgan released on December 23.
Record high
Vietnam's CCI in December was much higher than the average in the last two years of 136.6 points and significantly higher than the 135.6 points recorded in December last year. The index increased significantly, according to the report, due to greater confidence in Vietnam's economic prospects for next five years.
Mr. Glenn Maguire, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific, at ANZ, said the remarkable growth in Vietnam's economy comes from both foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment. The five key questions when conducting the survey relating to personal financial situation and consumption demand and economic outlook in the short, medium, and long term show that confidence was stronger than in November. "Vietnam is on the verge of stepping into 2016 with high household confidence, which is a factor in determining growth given that household consumption accounts for 65 per cent of GDP," Mr. Maguire said.
Support needed
Mr. Nguyen Duc Do, Deputy Director of the Institute for Financial Economics under the Academy of Finance, said the increase in consumer confidence index reflects consumer optimism for the prospects of Vietnam's economy in the future. But whether this confidence can be maintained will depend largely on the economic management policies of the government and ministries and income levels.
An increase in consumption will help production and incomes increase. Production, income, and consumption can interact with each other. Support is necessary from the government and ministries, such as reducing interest rates, cutting costs, and increasing investments.
Mr. Do is concerned about interest rates, believing the current levels are still high and create difficulties for businesses. In the long term higher interest rates will impact on consumption.
In its report on the macro-economic situation, the National Financial Supervisory Commission wrote that economic stability will continue to be maintained in 2016. The economy will also benefit from exports and the inflow of FDI. Administrative reforms were also identified as increasing confidence among investors, improving national competitiveness, and encouraging private investment.
However, there are many factors that may affect macro-economic stability, such as a difficult business climate, the global economy still bearing many risks, and public debt management continuing to be a challenge for economic governance.
In this context, the Commission recommended the strengthening of coordination between monetary and fiscal policy in 2016, with macro-economic policies prioritizing enterprise support and promoting investment and domestic consumption.
ANZ-Roy Morgan survey results
In terms of personal finances, survey results showed that 35 per cent (up 1 per cent compared to November) of Vietnamese consumers said the financial situation of their families is "better" than in the same period last year. Looking to 2016, 59 per cent (up 3 per cent compared to November) of consumers expect the financial situation of their families will be "better". Meanwhile, 4 per cent (up 1 per cent) of consumers anticipate their family's financial situation will "deteriorate".
Forty-five per cent (up 3 per cent) of consumers said that "this is a good time" to buy major household items, while 10 per cent (up 2 per cent) said that "this is a bad time" to do so.
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This article was written decades ago; much more is this counsel needed in our day.
Month: July 2016
Learning to Rest in Trials
No one likes to go through trials but one reason I don't care for them is that they reveal things in my heart that I would rather not see. I like thinking of myself as a strong woman of faith who praises God in every circumstance. Yet, when the storm comes, wham! That all blows away.
I don't know why it is hard to trust God. He has never been anything but good to me and yet I tend to think I know better than Him. If He would just _________, then I could serve Him better. And yet God says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect through your weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). And He's always right!
I am currently going through a trial which I know is, in part, to bring me into a greater place of trust and surrender, but I confess this has been hard for me. I console myself that this trial is light and momentary and is a sign that God will complete the work He has begun in me, but it is taking me a while to rest in that.
Part of the problem is that I have plans. I have ideas of how life should work out, and when my plan doesn't turn out, I don't handle it well. I can quote Proverbs 16:9 ("A man's heart plans his way; but the Lord directs his steps"), but knowing it and really embracing it can be two different things.
I've stated it before but it's been a while so I'll say it again. I don't write because I have all the answers. I write because there are things that God is teaching me, and I expect I'm not the only one who needs to learn these lessons. Maybe not every post will speak to you but, if you read my writings long enough, I'm sure some will.
Life is not all mountaintops. And it's really not all valleys. The fact is you will have some of both. The key is, in whatever state you find yourself, to press on, keeping your eyes on the Light, not looking to the right or the left.
Things I am reminding myself and, therefore, reminding you:
1) Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." This is not always easy, and I don't believe this means that we need to thank God for the trial, but it does say we need to give thanks. There is always something to be thankful for, so find that.
2) God's plans for you really are good. You don't have to doubt. They may not be the plans you made, but your plans may not have been for your best. You need to trust Him.
3) This is the hardest point for me right now, but I'm learning that sometimes God does what He needs to do make us slow down and spend more time with Him. I don't realize how much I am rushing through my prayer and Bible reading times until God rearranges my schedule to where I can't do many other things. I'm learning that resting is more than just sleeping or not doing anything; it is making your mind and heart rest in accepting God's will, even when it isn't easy.
I encourage you to ponder these points and pray for God's help to do these things. That is what I'm doing and, although it is hard right now, I believe that, in time, they will become easier as I more fully rest in Him.
One Thing Atheists and Christians Can Agree On
No doubt many have run into an atheist who is adamant about the non-existence of God (usually, in a more specific sense, the Judaeo-Christian God of the Bible). Whether it is all religions or just Christianity in general, they tend to reject what they believe is blind faith and fairy tales. Of course, they are entitled to their opinion. And there is no small shortage of satirical and philosophical rhetoric that some of them use to "refute" the existence of God. But, if you pay attention to the arguments they use to defame, blaspheme, and misalign God, there is one thing that Christians can agree with them on – the god they believe doesn't exist really doesn't.
A Strawman Argument is a logical fallacy that someone sets up as a misrepresentation, exaggeration, or complete fabrication of someone else's position in order to make their own argument seem more reasonable. In this case, many atheists misrepresent their understanding of God/gods and portray them in such a way as to make their own argument seem reasonable, logical, and justified. But, in doing so, they not only set up a strawman, but they commit the most common and widely violated of all sins – idolatry. How? Well, it's simple.
Anytime you hear an atheist speak, you will usually hear them mock God's love in contrast to His justice (hell). Or misrepresent His "inability" to answer prayer. Or maybe you might hear how they don't agree with Him creating intelligent human beings, yet require them to use "faith" to trust in Him (as if faith is absolutely blind). These are just a few of the many. But even if there is an answer to every misrepresentation they have about God, the most important thing is to reveal that although they don't believe in God, they have inevitably made one up in their own mind! They have set up a divine strawman by which they can reason against over and over so that they can justify their suppression of the truth (Rom 1:8). So even though atheists may suppress the knowledge of God, and know that the true God of the Bible exists, in order for them to ease their conscience and justify their sin, they must create an image of god that suits themselves. A god that that they can deny, vilify, and reject by the approval of their own thoughts and imaginations. Most of their arguments do not work if they don't do this. Whether you set up a idol to worship to go to war with, it is still idolatry.
Hopefully this strikes you as a much different approach then just providing scientific evidence for God's existence. This is a mixed approach between revealing their sin and pressupostionally showing them another reason how and why they reject God. Next time you hear a false representation of God, you should disarm the atheist by telling them something like this, "Boy, I'm glad that the god that you are talking about doesn't exist, because if he did, I would be an atheist too." Because when you really get down to the nitty-gritty, what atheists do is exchange the truth of God for a lie (Rom 1:25) just like everyone else who does not know Him. And since eternal life is defined by knowing Christ intimately (John 17:3), other than the fact that the typical atheist is just suppressing the truth in unrighteousness, we must engage them by showing them that they are just like every other religion in the world (yes, atheism is a religion) that believes in false gods. Except theirs is just a deified punching bag that they can throw philosophical blows at in order to make themselves feel superior, more intelligent, and morally justified in their sin.
While other world religions offer sacrifice to their gods in order to appease them, atheists repeatedly sacrifice their false representation of God on the altar of reason, logic, and scientific method (systems of thinking our Lord Jesus Christ gave them) in order to appease themselves. But hey, at least now when we speak to atheists, Christians can agree that the god they are talking about truly doesn't exist. Because once they are introduced to the God of the Bible, Jesus Christ, and are regenerated by His Spirit, they will no longer speak defiantly, but devotedly; no longer with a heart of war, but of worship.
Let's pray for the atheists that we witness to and bring the light of the gospel to them.
Below is an quick example on dealing with these kinds of atheists in conversation.
-Until we go home
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Black Lives Matter, Darwinian Evolution, and Black Liberation Theology
To all our followers. I urge you to take the time to watch this video. It explains the roots of the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM) which follows a doctrine called Black Liberation Theology. In the beginning of the video, I briefly touch on the hypocrisy of those that support BLM and yet believe in Darwinian Evolution, but then afterward thoroughly expose the history of this movement by dissecting an interview of what is deemed the founder of Black Liberation Theology – James Cone.
Take a seat, turn on your brain, because this one is going to require a lot of your attention. Please share this with other Christians and non-Christians alike.
-Until we go home
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Would That We Had Died in Egypt
"And the people of Israel said to them, 'Would that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger'" (Exodus 16:3).
"Why is the LORD bringing us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become a prey. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?" (Numbers 14:3).
It's interesting to me how much we tend to think we know better than God. "Oh, that we had died in Egypt instead of being brought into this wilderness to die?" (As if those were the only options.) "Back then we had food to eat and a roof over our heads." (Forget that we were being controlled and beaten and treated cruelly and that God led us out in response to our cries for help.) I think the problem is that we try to figure God out when, in reality, God's ways are not our ways. He is not obligated to tell us His plans. Our job is to trust Him.
You may not realize it but grumbling is a sin. It is being ungrateful for what He has given you. It is easy to fall into this trap, but important that you do not.
I've walked with God long enough to know that His plans are good. He does not bring you through the wilderness to kill you. Everything that happens is for your good and His glory. If you keep moving forward and refrain from fainting, you will one day reach the Promised Land.
Don't keep pining for the days when you had friends, "fun," money, whatever. Those days weren't as glorious as you may remember them to be. It's walking with God that brings peace, joy, and contentment. If you are not experiencing that, there is something you still need to surrender. I implore you to do that today. Repent for your ingratitude and ask God to fill your heart with thanksgiving. He is truly faithful.
Bridle Your Tongue
"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person" (Colossians 4:6).
Gracious speech is something that many struggle with and something that I strive to attain. It is true that you cannot take words back after you've said them. How many words are said in anger and then regretted for the rest of one's life?
"If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless" (James 1:26).
This verse tells just how important controlling the tongue really is. It's easy to think we are right with God but, if we don't control our tongue, James tells us our religion is worthless. This can be shown by temper, cussing, anything that is the opposite of self-control.
"If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body (James 3:2).
We all know that there is no such thing as a perfect person and yet Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:48, "Be ye, therefore, perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect." If we are to strive for perfection, we must strive to control our tongue.
"And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so" (James 3:6-10).
Wow. There is a lot in these verses. I encourage you to meditate on these but don't come away with the conclusion that, "See? It's hopeless." The call goes out to challenge you to control your tongue so that God is honored in everything you do.
When I was in school, I learned how two-faced people can be, especially girls. They would tell you they like you one minute and then turn on you the next. I expect some of that came from insecurity but it was deceit, and I hated it.
Unfortunately, I sometimes see this in adults too. Instead of using words to build up others, we may be nice to a person's face but then we stab them in the back, killing them with our words. They may or may not ever find out but the damage is done just the same.
What are the primary things that come out of your mouth? Gossip? Slander? Profanity? Curses? Tearing down others?
Or are you speaking words of life, blessing, encouragement, and joy to everyone you encounter? You are the only one who can control your tongue. Or maybe I should say the Holy Spirit in you is able to control your tongue, but you have to let Him. Sometimes you may have to literally bite your tongue to keep from reacting the way you usually would but do that if it helps.
Today can be a new day. When you find yourself going back into old habits, get on your knees, ask God's forgiveness, and start anew. Do that 50 times a day if you have to. But don't give up. God can give you a new, uplifting vocabulary if you want it. Won't you start incorporating that today?
Do Not Pass Me By
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by
Do you ever feel that way? As though God is so busy tending to everyone else's cries that He doesn't have time to hear yours? I expect everyone has wondered that at some time or other but, for those who have walked with the Lord for any length of time, you know that He is never too busy for anyone who cries out to Him.
I heard someone say that, when we have walked with God a while, it's not as important that we receive immediate answers to our prayers. In fact, it's during the waiting periods, when we're not hearing anything, that the greatest growth can come if we let patience have her perfect work.
There are still times I wish God would answer me sooner but I can honestly say that I never doubt that He hears me and that He cares. If our prayers were always answered right away, there would be no need for faith.
If you are asking the Savior not to pass you by today, take courage. He has not forgotten you. Your answer is on the way. It may not be the answer you want but it will come. Let your trial draw you closer to Him. And know He loves you more than you could ever imagine.


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Kevin Durant Seals Epic 50-40-90 Season in 2012-13April 17, 2013
Kevin Durant won't be winning his fourth consecutive scoring title, but he'll still be making NBA history.
After 81 games of torching opposing defenses in the most efficient of fashions, Durant will not be playing in the Oklahoma City Thunder's final regular-season contest against the Milwaukee Bucks.
By not playing, Durant is ensuring that he finishes the year converting on 51 percent of his total field-goal attempts, connecting on 41.6 percent of his treys and 90.5 percent of his free throws.
Only 9 other players in league history have shot at least 50 percent from the the field overall, 40 percent from deep and 90 percent from the charity stripe in the same season.
The Durantula also joins Larry Bird and Dirk Nowitzki as the only three players to put forth a 50/40/90 effort while averaging at least 20 points per game. Durant and Bird are the only ones to do it posting 25 or more points per night.
Durant is the first player to accomplish the feat since 2010-11, when Steve Novak did it. That season, Novak appeared in just 30 games. The last player to hit 50/40/90 and play in more than 30 contests was Steve Nash, during the 2009-10 campaign.
Nothing about what Durant has done can be overlooked. It's extremely difficult to sustain such averages for an entire season, much less come close to leading the league in scoring as well.
What's especially impressive is Durant's free-throw percentage. Hitting on 90.5 percent isn't a record, nor does it lead the exclusive group he is now officially a part of, but he attempted 750 free throws this season, the most of any other player on the list. Nowitzki is a not-so-close second. He attempted 551 free throws during his 50/40/90 campaign in 2006-07.
Remember, this isn't something that just happens. And it's not something that superstars can just do. Michael Jordan never did it. Magic Johnson never did it. Kobe Bryant and LeBron James haven't done it (thus far).
To know that Durant was able to remain concurrently potent and efficient is simply incredible. Beyond incredible even.
Although it would only have been more glorifying to see Durant become the first player ever to lead the NBA in scoring and shoot 50/40/90 in the same year, his 2012-13 regular-season performance wasn't any less monstrous.
And it won't fail to go down as one of the most epic crusade-long displays we have ever seen.
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Sunday, 27 July 2014
Fell Guides: Pavey Ark, Old Man of Coniston
Two of the best known fells this week - the Old Man of Coniston and the impressive crags of Pavey Ark.
Sunday, 20 July 2014
Fell Guide: Muncaster Fell and Nethermost Pike
This week we look at Muncaster Fell, one of my favourite lower fells, and Nethermost Pike, on the Helvellyn ridge.
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Fell Guide: Maiden Moor and Mellbreak
This week we look at Maiden Moor, on the ridge that runs south from Cat Bells and Mellbreak, an important fell for two lakes - Loweswater and Crummock Water.
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Tabernacle, Eucharist stolen from St. Pascal Baylon
Parishioners of St. Pascal Baylon in St. Paul are praying for the return of a solid bronze tabernacle containing the Eucharist that was stolen before dawn Sept. 4. Video surveillance footage showed three young men leaving the church at 3:21 a.m., one rolling the tablernacle estimated to weigh more than 50 pounds down the sidewalk toward Conway Street.
The sacred vessel was valued at $15,000, but leaders of the parish and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are more concerned about the Eucharist it contained. Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body of Christ. Consecrated hosts not consumed at Mass are reserved in tabernacles.
Before Mass Sept. 6, Father Michael Byron, St. Pascal Baylon's pastor, addressed the congregation, assuring them the St. Paul Police has made the crime's investigation a priority.
"We acknowledge the loss, grief, maybe the anger, and we entrust our lives to the Lord as we always do," he said. "As we carry around that extra heaviness this morning, let us do so with faith and gratitude for the things that we have and hope for the future of our community."
St. Pascal Baylon's tabernacle was located in an alcove chapel behind the altar; it was obscured from general view by a brick-lattice grille. It is engraved with a cross flanked by two genuflecting angels, one holding a chalice and the other holding bread. Father Byron told The Catholic Spirit he suspects it was stolen for the value of its metal and that the thieves do not understand its spiritual significance.
No other valuables were disturbed, he said, but they did find a pitcher of juice the men had taken from the kitchen and drank, which indicated to Father Byron that the thieves were in the church for awhile.
A sacristan preparing for morning Mass Sept. 4 discovered the tabernacle was missing around 7 a.m. When Father Byron realized it was gone, he felt sick to his stomach, he said. He trembled during Mass that morning, he said, because of the "sense of violence." He told parishioners at the end of that liturgy, he said, and they showed "an overwhelming sadness and shock."
One of the church's front doors was accidentally left unlocked the night of the crime, but Father Byron thinks the men may have entered the church earlier that evening during a parish meeting, as surveillance footage does not show them entering the church during the night. Upon discovering the tabernacle's theft, Father Byron immediately contacted the police, and forensics and burglary units spent Friday morning at the church.
The Eucharist is currently being reserved in a small tabernacle retrieved from parish storage. Father Byron has received calls from local pastors offering to lend, sell or give a replacement tabernacle to the parish.
The pastor estimated 100 to 150 consecrated hosts were in the tabernacle. Nothing about the crime suggests to him that the thieves' aim was the Eucharist, he said.
Father Byron is most concerned about how the theft affects the community because of the tabernacle's spiritual significance, he said.
The thieves did not take the tabernacle key, which heightens Father Byron's concern, as the thieves may damage or destroy it as they try to open the door. The tabernacle was refurbished about 13 years ago, when the current church was built. St. Patrick's Guild, a St. Paul religious goods store, told him it would cost $18,000 to replace.
Archdiocesan leaders are concerned that the Eucharist the tabernacle contained could be desecrated, which is a serious crime in the Catholic Church. Bishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, asks Catholics to pray for the return of the Eucharist to a Catholic Church and for the crime's perpetrators.
"Obviously, we want it back," Father Byron said. "I'm not angry about it; it's just so sad and so shocking. I have to think that whoever would do something like this has no idea what they've done."
"If nothing else, it's a great opportunity to think about exactly what we've got in that tabernacle and its importance in our life," he added.
Located on St. Paul's East Side, St. Pascal Baylon is home to about 1,150 Catholic families and includes a parish school. Father Byron said the parish and school have experienced break-ins before, which included theft of some computer equipment.
Parishioner Gayle Wasmundt, 58, said she was shocked when she learned the news at Sunday Mass Sept. 6. A St. Pascal Baylon parishioner for 55 years and an alumna of its grade school, Wasmundt said the tabernacle's loss makes her feel "like there's a piece missing."
Fellow longtime parishioner Philip Lay, 67, said he hopes that the thieves pay with jail time.
Theft of the Eucharist is a serious but not uncommon crime against the Catholic Church. In August, a tabernacle with consecrated hosts was stolen from a Los Angeles parish but returned undamaged two days later. The incident followed a July tabernacle theft from another L.A. parish. In March, a tabernacle containing the Eucharist was stolen from a parish in Buffalo, New York.
In February, the bishop of Belley-Ars, France, ordered the Eucharist be removed from chapels and churches in the diocese after several tabernacles in its parishes were desecrated and the Eucharist stolen.
In August 2014, stolen consecrated hosts were returned to Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City after a satanic group threatened to use them in a ritual.
Perhaps the most famous incident of Eucharist theft occurred in 1730, when thieves stole consecrated hosts from a church in Siena, Italy. The community prayed for their return, and three days later they were discovered in an offering box. They were never consumed and did not deteriorate. Considered miraculously preserved, they have been the subject of several scientific examinations — the most recent in 1922 — and are still available for public viewing today.
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text: Jonathan Wright - May 18, 2017 New World Record Common Carp On The Fly The world record for Common Carp caught on a fly appears to have been smashed. Kurt Gutormson of South Dakota caught a behemoth specimen on May 12th, tipping the "scales" at 43lb 2oz. While he knew the fish was mammoth, after contacting the IFGA, Gutormson was advised his report was something special. We caught up with Gutormson on Facebook and he graciously submitted to an interview after we demanded answers.FF: Where did you catch your fish, and did you target the areaspecifically?KG: I caught it on the South East part of Lake Poinsett in Brookings County SD, and yes -- I was targeting carp that day on the fly rod.FF: What fly, tippet and rod did you use?KG: I was using a purple and blue flashabou tube fly that I tied myself with 10lb mono as my tippet material. I was using my 10 wt Echo Ion XL 9ft fly rod with a Redington Behemoth reel. FF: So, how did you measure the fish, and were you able to release it? At what point did you contact IFGA?KG: The fish was officially weighed at Gas N Mor in Brookings and measured by a fisheries biologist and undergraduates at South Dakota State University. I was not able to release the fish, but with the help of the biologist and undergraduates we were able to harvest the otolith to be able to age this fish. I contacted Jack Vitek the World Record Coordinator at IFGA where he told me that it would not only beat the current record for the line class but also be the largest common carp ever caught on a fly rod that has been recorded.FF: Wow. So, what is your background as an angler, and how long have you been fly fishing? Carp may not be considered fly targets by most people in your neck of the woods -- are you considered anoddball?KG: I have been fishing for most of my life. I started fly fishing last summer and the first fish I ever caught on my fly rod was a common carp and I have been hooked on fly fishing ever since. Carp are not a well liked fish in our area, in fact, I didn't like carp until I started fly fishing for them and since then I have gained a lot more respect for them.There is very few people that fly fish in Eastern South Dakota and I would consider myself an oddball by the look on some landowners faces when I ask to fish their sloughs along with when I tell people Ifly fish for carp.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg3plvVUfCgWhile Carp fishing with a fly rod is gaining in popularity in the US, the species has long been on the radar of anglers in Europe and the UK as a sport fish, but is typically pursued with conventional tackle and soft baits. The all-tackle world record currently stands at 75 lbs. 11 ounces.I've spoken with European carp anglers who have traveled to American Carp tournaments such as are hosted by Trout Unlimited just to see Carp caught on the fly, which is apparently considered almost impossible on the other side of the pond due to fish being too educated.In the meantime, congratulations to Kurt Gutormson on one for the record books!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxYje_g76M Get Your Fish On. Plan your next fishing and boating adventure here. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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We often tell our partners/clients that conversations start with Search Engines. How come? Because looking for something on Google or Yahoo is like "demonstrating" your attention & your interest for a topic/someone.
So basically, when you engage a conversation online, it's like IRL: you need to master & understand language, cultural tricks & issues. Therefore it's not so surprising to read this news:
"Bangalore – A new search engine, called ImHalal.com, aims to protect the sensibilities of Muslims by filtering out content that is haram or forbidden by the faith.(…)
Mainstream search engines have comes in for criticism in many parts of the world for displaying content that is offensive to the local culture, and even against local laws. A social activist in India for example has filed a complaint in an Indian court against major search engines for displaying advertising and information on child sex selection techniques. Such advertising is against the law in India."
Google is no longer a web tool, but a social connector: it just changes the whole business model. Let's follow the case!
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Chandigarh: After claiming that his record would have been very different had he played on pitches prepared over the past 4 years, Harbhajan Singh has now claimed that his record would have been even better if the batsmen didn't have bats to play his bowling.
Harbhajan had taken a dig at the track prepared for the 3rd test match between India and New Zealand, calling it a 2 days old surface before a ball was bowled. He also predicted that the game will get over within 3 and half days.
"Well of course, if ICC had stopped the batsmen from playing with a bat, my record would have been sensational. The economy rate would have been unbelievable and I would have taken a lot more bowled and LBW dismissals. I still have a very impressive record but think of the possibilities if ICC had such a rule", Harbhajan Singh said speaking to Faking News.
"Experts are always complaining about the rules being totally in favor of the batsmen so ideally, such a rule should have existed to balance the scales between batsmen and bowlers. I feel robbed that we didn't have such a rule", Harbhajan said.
When we asked how the batsmen would have scored runs in the absence of bats, Bhajji said,"Oh please, there are wides, no balls, they can play with the gloves, so many avenues to score runs. Even bowlers would have missed out on many caught dismissals, so again, balance would have been there."
Meanwhile, Bhajji is spending a lot of time practicing his batting. "The rate at which Indian openers are getting injured, you never know, I could be called up for opening the batting by the end of the home season", Bhajji explained.


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Have you been following the media coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show, I'm not going to be there in person but I've enjoyed looking at photos of the gardens and displays while I've been packing a big order for greetings cards for the Conchord Festival. From what I've seen, there's a lot of zingy colour this year and orange seems to be 'in', geums, verbascums, irises and those very sexy orange foxgloves on Andy Sturgeon's 'Best in Show' garden.
So it seems I was 'on trend' when I chose a vivid shade of saffron for my linocut illustration for Frank Ronan's column about the summer heat in California and two native poppies that enjoy the baking temperatures - the huge white Matilija Poppy and the orange Californian Poppy.
I began with sketches of both, getting to know the shapes of the petals; and I made a quick sketch of an idea for the composition.
I then worked more on the composition - using negative and positive shapes I could place the white poppies on one side and the orange on the other, joining them together with the rocky canyon landscape and sizzling mid-day sun.
It needed something to focus the attention and add a quirky touch - I imagined the scene and in my head heard the rustle of dry leaves as a lizard scurried out of view - that's it! So I added a little Californian Alligator Lizard.
And then . . . Oooops! do you see what I did there? I flipped my design on the tracing paper then I flipped it back again and without even realising I cut the block and finished the print as a mirror image of my rough design. AND I didn't notice until I was showing a customer my sketchbook on my stall at a craft fair. Oh well, we all have our 'embarrissing moment'. And the composition still looks OK, even though it's back to front!
There are no Matilija Poppies, Romneya coulteri, in our garden (though I know some people grow them in the UK) but I do have a few Californian Poppies grown from seeds from Ben at Higgledy Garden . . .
The variety is Eschscholzia 'Ivory Castle' and petals are like expensive wedding dress fabric.
So my Californian poppies aren't the fashionable zingy orange but I do grow another lovely orange coloured poppy, Papaver atlanticum, the Atlas Poppy, which is a beautiful shade of earthy pale orange.


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The National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) is the supreme body for disaster management in Sri Lanka under the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005.
H.E. the President is the Chairperson of the National Council and Hon. Prime Minister is the Vice-Chairman. The Leader of the Opposition and the Hon. Ministers in charge of the following subjects are members of the Council: Disaster Management; Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development; Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services; Social Welfare; Rehabilitation and Reconstruction; Environment; Home Affairs; Health; Science and Technology; Housing; Coast Conservation; Irrigation; Power; Defence; Police; Finance; Land; Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; Foreign Affairs; Water Supply; Highways; Urban Development; Industries and Education. In addition, Chief Ministers of every Provincial Council, five members from the opposition nominated by the Speaker in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition and the Secretary to the Council are also members.
The Secretariat of the Council has been established at the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights.
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In addition to its hair styling services, the company also provides many of the typical services associated with spas, including massage therapy and facials for skin rejuvenation. Indigo Salon & Spa prides itself as a company for creating a hip, modern atmosphere that combines the glam components of a Hollywood-style venue, with the kind of warmth and friendliness that make even the most reticent client feel right at home.
Indigo Salon & Spa has an extensive staff of highly qualified hair stylists, all of whom have extensive knowledge, and years of experience in the business of providing customized hairstyles to suit all tastes. The focus of team philosophy with regard to styling centers around the elements of cut, color, and texture, and these are considered to be at the foundation of the distinctly Indigo style of hairdressing.
The San Diego hair salon accepts appointments for all days of the week, although hours vary from day to day, so it would be prudent to call the office, or consult the website for working hours on any specific day of interest. It is anticipated that interest in holiday hairstyles will contribute to a busy schedule for the remainder of the calendar year, so appointments should be booked at the earliest opportunity to avoid being disappointed.
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Breakfast Ideas
Lately, I'm running out of breakfast ideas. Here's my usual round of breakfast: waffles, eggs and toast, pork or chicken porridge or congee, potstickers, Chinese dim sum, Chinese buns (bbq pork or custard), chicken noodle soup, and quesadilla. I want to try something new. If you don't mind sharing, what do you normally eat for breakfast?
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- Gratitude said...
We Malaysians are truly sinful when it comes to eating supper cum breakfast at 4am (weekend clubbing stretches to after 3am) coz it may be regarded as breakfast for some very early risers. From the sinful malay food of nasi lemak (preferably with copious amounts of coconut milk in the rice) to the chinese fare of bakuteh (especially those who simply love the fatty morsels), our society is simply not qualified to advise on a healthy breakie diet.
However, the "at times" health-conscious moi will make a nice steaming plate of organic oats with a dash of syrup. Sounds delicious to you? I think the Teochews have it right too as a bowl of congee with some cooked vege seems healthy.
Sorry for the rambling. ^_^
- November 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- RoseBelle said...
@Gratitude - I love coconut rice! My manager (she's Burmese) made it once for a potluck and she taught me how to make it, tried it, and it turned out (of course) not as good as hers. Organic oats? That's oatmeal, right? Only my four year old daughter and I eat oatmeal, everyone else thinks it's nasty.
- November 6, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- ChrisJ said...
(I hope you don't get this twice- it got away on me!!)
Thank you for some great breakfast ideas - my breakfasts are boring, so maybe now I can jazz it up a bit.
- November 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM
- RoseBelle said...
@Chris - Hope you'll enjoy them!
- November 6, 2009 at 2:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
Cooking for the family can be tough as you run the risk of not knowing what to cook for everyone! :)
Breakfast is quite easy for me. It's either bread, cereal, oats or some local Malaysian favourites.
- November 6, 2009 at 3:45 PM
- RoseBelle said...
@Mei - Thanks for sharing!
- November 6, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- Dora said...
I eat bread with peanut butter + a mug of cereal for breakfast but if I'm taking a relatively late breakfast, I'll have a bowl of noodle soup. Anyway, u r hardworking to get up as early as 5am to bake the apple bread!
- November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- RoseBelle said...
@Dora - The apple bread was a one time thing, really don't see myself doing that any time soon unless I really have a craving for the it!
- November 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- Jane said...
For my family, the rush in the morning is the biggest problem to cook a healthy breakfast. I prepare my of the food at night and cook in the morning to save time.
Yogurt parfait, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, and french toasts are good alternatives.
- November 7, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- Jane said...
Oh and granola bars and breakfast bars are convenient and healthy too but a bit too sweet in my opinion.
- November 7, 2009 at 12:41 PM
- Cheryl said...
I have several "favorites" for breakfast, one being a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar sprinkled on it; bagel with cream cheese spread (I like onion bagels, bagels with everything in them, and plain bagels) or sometimes a bowl of granola.
- November 7, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- RoseBelle said...
@Jane - Breakfast burritos?? I've never tried making that before. That's really a great idea. Thanks.
@Cheryl - I used to eat have a bowl of oatmeal at work every day. I add a bit of milk, cinnamon, and honey to mine. Bagel and cream cheese is a great idea. I'll try that. Thanks.
- November 7, 2009 at 3:32 PM
- ladyviral said...
My breakfast is really random~
I would sometimes have egg mayo sandwich, or just a sunny side up sandwich. Ham sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, sausage sandwich (a lot of sandwiches hahaha). Noodles, Pancakes with cheese filling? :P
- November 9, 2009 at 1:11 AM
- A Vecchioni said...
I'm not really a breakfast person. I usually just eat a banana to get it over with, but when our son was growing up, pancakes were his favorite. Sometimes I'd add 1/2 cornmeal to the pancake mix. Sometimes a few apple slices. Sometimes a couple drops of vanilla. Those were the days.
- November 10, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- RoseBelle said...
@Anthony - we used to have waffles and/or pancakes every single day for the longest time and we got so sick of it that no one wants them anymore.
- November 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM


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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD is characterized by a lot of worry and "What if's". Children with GAD can worry about a number of different themes such as grades, health of themselves or a parent, family issues, performance in sports or relationships with friends. It is common for these children to seek reassurance about whatever they are worrying about. They have a tendency towards perfectionism and a strong need for approval from others.


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|Music by
|Mark Radice
|Lyrics by
|Christine Ferraro
|Sesame Street Inc.
|Episode 4190
"Set Your Piggies Free" is a Sesame Street song sung by Ziggy Marley. His song encourages kids to take off their shoes (and socks if they have any) so that they can feel and explore what nature has to offer with their feet. Various celebrities make cameos during the chorus, including Patricia Arquette, Ricky Gervais, Brendan Fraser and his son, Paul Rudd and his son, Cameron Diaz, Tiki Barber and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Gervais sang the song with the help of Elmo, closing an Associated Press interview.
- The segment was produced by David and Adam Rudman's production company, Spiffy Pictures.
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- Singing with the Stars 2 (2017)
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Our Technology
You'll Love Our Technology
Of course, we have the latest dental treatment technology for your children, but what other technology do we utilize at Timber Kids Dentistry?
Enjoyable Amenities for YOU | Come enjoy some relaxing time to yourself! Sit back, grab a diet coke or water and post your kiddos smile's on Instagram using our FREE WIFI.
TVs Above Every Chair | We want your child to watch whatever makes them feel at home. They will have their own, easily-seen TV above their chair to make their visit fun!
State of the Art Communication | We will ensure that you know what's going on by texting, emailing, and calling. Pick the communication method that is best for you and we will make it happen. We also provide at home convenience for scheduling and billing.
Digital X-Rays | Digital x-rays will make your visit more timely. While traditional x-rays require additional time for the dentist to develop the film, digital x-rays provide high quality images instantly. Your time will be shorter in the office. Digital x-rays also emit less radiation than traditional x-rays and are more environmentally friendly.
Dental Isolation | For better results, we isolate the teeth that we are working on during our procedures. At our office, we choose to use Isolite for easy dental isolation. This makes our procedures easier and faster, and provides more consistent results.
Computerized Office | Our office is paperless, which makes sharing information simple. Our computerized office saves money and space, and helps the environment. We can readily and rapidly provide you with the information you need.
Paperless Charting | Again, we keep electronic records rather than paper records at Timber Kids Dentistry. If you need to clearly see charts, photos, and results, that information is easily accessible.
We are determined to make your child's dental experience more exciting and more efficient than ever. If these benefits sound great to you, give us a call at Timber Kids Dentistry today.


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When nectarines, blueberries and raspberries are at their peak, whip up our Summer Fruit Cobbler for a comforting seasonal dessert.
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar. Toss nectarines and berries with cornstarch mixture, and spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Combine flour and baking powder. Stir together sour cream and baking soda. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Spoon batter over fruit mixture.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes; shield loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake topping comes out clean.


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A lot of older siblings want to inspire their sisters and brothers --- to teach them to be kind human beings, to go after their goals and stick up for their beliefs.
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According to scientists, bloggers, and other more important people than me. Which is why I have feel in love again with my old FitBit. So I have been in a bit of a rut as far as seeing progress with my fitness. Yes I'm getting more flexible, yes I don't get motion sickness while upside down…But I felt like my body image wasn't portraying what I felt like. I'm not trying to get super skinny or super buff. I just want my body to show the progress I've been working hard at. Well at least what I thought was hard work.
I have a desk job, which means sitting 9+ hours EVERY DAY! I would get up…every hour or 2 and go on a light walk during lunch. But For about 4 months of doing that…still nothing. So that's when I decided to turn it up a bit. Reconnected with my FitBit, and really commit to moving around. Now I was my lightest in college, about 129lbs. I figured out that during 2 classes, I had a 4 hour break between the two. And what was I doing?? Walking! I was up and moving around. So that was 3 classes a week, 4 hours per day… that's 12 hours of walking per week (give or take) on top of hiking with my mom on Sundays. So I was moving a lot during that time. And the best way to figure out what will work for weight loss is to look at what used to work before.
Baby steps right? (pun intended) SO basically here is my work day:
- 10:30 am – 15 minute break walk
- 12:00 pm – Lunch walk (I eat and pace basically)
- 2:00 pm – 45 minute lunch walk followed by 15 minute yoga
- 4:30 pm – 15 minute after work run
- 5:00pm – 30/60 minute gym weight training/aerial conditioning (depending on the day)
- 7:00 pm – 30 minute or 2 mile "bedtime" walk
- (every 30 minutes at work of sitting, I stand and stretch/pace/move for 2-5 minutes)
I want to make a note that some people say its not good to eat and walk at the same time. I believe otherwise. I eat very mindfully. I'm not rushing or shoveling food in my mouth. I'm calmly enjoying my food while listening to a podcast, pacing around an empty training office.
This usually equates to about 11,000 -17,000 steps. Now on the weekend, it varies. Saturday is usually just about 10,000 maybe 7,000 steps but that's because its my "rest" day. I want to recoup and relax but also Pilates doesn't involve a lot of walking lol. Sundays are usually the same as weekdays sometimes higher, due to my morning hikes.
Now since changing my daily activity habits, about a week and a half ago, I have lost 3 pounds. And it isn't "water weight" I drink 120oz of water a day. But its actual weight loss. My pants are fitting looser, and I don't have a mini muffin top anymore.
I have also adopted a "diabetic diet" which is basically staying away from sugar loaded foods and eating low glycemic fruits and veggies. Since I already eat healthy and wasn't seeing any progress, I found out that I was eating waaaaay too much sugar. Even if its naturally occurring sugar, its too much sugar. A person should stick to less than 50grams of sugar a day… I was eating so much fruit it was getting up to 70-80+ grams. Now I keep my sugar to less than 40 grams…ideally 30 grams a day. This has been proven to help with weight loss and the fattiness surrounding your organs. (I think its called visceral fat?)
So this is my current fitness point:
- 139.3lbs
- 21%body fat
- ~1,400kcal a day
- 30 grams sugar
- 15,000 steps a day
- yoga every single day
Now to each their own. Just because it's working for me, doesn't mean it will work for everyone. But its a place to start right?


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