Unsolicited Advice for 2009







1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

6. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

7. Friends are God's way of taking care of us.

8. Make peace with your past so you don't screw up the present.

9. It's okay to let your children see you cry.

10. Don't compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

11. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be on it.

12. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry. God never blinks.

13. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

14. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you
and no one else.

15. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take "no" for an answer.

16. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

17. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

18. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

19. The most important sex organ is the brain.

20. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
"in 5 years, will this matter?"

21. Always choose life.

22. Forgive everyone everything.

23. What other people think of you is none of your business.

24. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

26. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your family will.

27. Believe in miracles.

28. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

29. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

30. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young!

31. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

32. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

33. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

34. If we threw all our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's. we'd grab ours back.

35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

36. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

37. The best is yet to come.

38. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

39. If you don't ask, you don't get.

40. God heals everything in His time.

41. Stay in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

42. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts,
or things you can't control.

43. Don't audit life. Just make the most of it,

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow but it's still a gift.

46. Each day, thank God for all His blessings.

FIT FAMILY

FIT FAMILY
by Donnell Lu of Health Today Magazine



1. Set a goal and stick with it.
Sit down with the family and come up with specific fitness goals together.
Think of family jogging around the block for starters. Suggest fun outdoor games on weekend mornings. Get ideas from all family members. Ask them what they would like to do for a family activity and make it happen.

2. Lead by example.
Don't just plan on how to go about a physical activity. Do it with them! Pursue your own active lifestyle and show them that you enjoy your own activities. Kids learn by example, so make sure you give them good ones.

3. Set up an activity area in your home.
Create an active environment in your house, allotting space for kids to play in when outdoor activity is not possible. Make the environment fun and conductive for play and free of things that may cause accidents.

4. Develop incentives.
Start a point system among your kids If they like getting stars, post stars on a bulletin board in the house every time they accomplish a fitness task, e.g. sweeping the yard or cleaning their rooms. This teaches them discipline, coooperation, and respect.

5. Don't use activity as form of punishment.
Many parents use household chores as a way of threatening children into doing good. The same goes for exercises, which they may associate with military training, such as jumping jacks and running around the block.If children see physical activity as a form of punishment, they will resent engaging in it.

6. Take it easy.
Your goal is to keep your family fit, not to make star athletes out of them. To stay fit, they need not excel in basketball or running. The important thing is for them to enjoy what they are doing, to be active, and to keep burning those excess calories.

7. Fire the electronic nanny.
You don't really need to throw your TV away. But do limit the amount of time your family watches television. Studies show that children who have more TV time tend to lead sedentary lives and are more prone to obesity. If your kids are into video games, introduce them to those that require full body movement, such as Dance Dance revolution or the newer Wii Fit.

8. Make fitness time quality time.
Your kids will definitely enjoy physical activity more when it's done by the whole family. Think of it as family bonding time, keeping not only individual members fit but also creating memories that the whole family will cherish.

HOW TO AVOID OSTEOPOROSIS

Source:Bon Diva Women's Campaign for Bone Health
Seven Ways to guard against bone loss:

1.Eat the right foods.A varied diet gives you the right mix of nutrients.
2. Ensure enough calcium intake.Those who are lactose intolerant or are unaccustomed to milk products can get calcium from deep dark leafy vegetables and small fish(even canned varieties).
3.Control your sodium(salt) and protein intake because they decrease calcium retention.A 10 to 12 ounce steak or any meat will interfere with your calcium absorption.
4. Get enough vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption and bone maintenance.Get out in the morning sun for at least 15 minutes daily.
5. Avoid alcohol.It has an adverse effect on bone-forming cells.
6. Stop smoking.Smoking decreases absorption of calcium and lowers estrogen levels,promoting bone loss and early menopausal symptoms.
7. Engage in moderate physical activity 30 minutes a day,done 10 minutes at a time. Exercise strengthens bone.

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