Merry Christmas and Have a Profitable New Year

As I sit here writing a Holiday post, I have to think back on the year and be thankful for everything I have been blessed with. My family is awesome. My health is pretty good all things considered. I have a wonderful house to live in and a view of the Sierra Nevada mountains that is breath-taking. Financially things are good – the bills are paid and we have a great Christmas planned.

Looking ahead to 2011, there are some definite focus items. I have recently started promoting internet marketing products and have had pretty good success with the first 2 products I promoted. I plan for this to be a focus for our business in 2011 and have already picked out a product called the Magic Bullet System to promote in early 2011.

Since I talked about the “typical” financial New Year’s resolution, I should probably cover the physical one as well. I am going to start the year with an intense focus on health to include both exercise and diet. I hope to be able to create some momentum and really have a healthy and successful 2011.

It’s time to start enjoying the season. Merry Christmas to All!

Social Media Marketing Machines Review

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Social Media Marketing Machines is the latest training program that will be based on the Traffic Geyser platform.  Mike Koenigs has created the program with the intention of showing people how to make money using the global power of social media.  While the backbone of the training will be the proven Traffic Geyser system, there will be new items added and a focus on getting paid a lot of money for your services.

When you purchase the program, you will have the option of getting a Social Media Marketing Machines bonus when you purchase through certain affiliate partners.  One of the best Social Media Marketing Machines bonus offers is for a 1 in 5 chance at a Macbook Air with a guaranteed bonus of a $700 item of your choice.  You can find out more about that by clicking one of the links above.

When you get started with the program, you will be shown how to use social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.  You will get training on video sharing sites like YouTube.  You will be shown how to set up webinars, webcasts, and teleseminars to make money as well as be shown how to cash in on the biggest trend in technology, mobile media.  In short, you will be shown how to capitalize on every aspect of social media.

The training will be delivered through weekly training videos and be supplemented by coaching calls.  You will also have access to the staff at Traffic Geyser to help you along the way.  The training programs offered by Mike Koenigs and Traffic Geyser have been extremely successful and have helped thousands of people with their social media marketing.  Isn’t it time for you to get onboard?

Social Media Marketing Machines

Social media is one of the fastest, possibly the fastest, type of content on the internet.  Social media is commonly referred to as Web 2.0 and consists of content created by average people instead of serious webmasters and companies.  Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and a host of other sites that display user generated content have made it easy for anybody to share their views with the world.

Social Media Marketing Machines is a training program created by Traffic Geyser founder Mike Koenigs.  The program will teach people how to make money on the internet using the power of social media.  There will be training on sites like Twitter and Facebook plus help on how to create content for the next generation of mobile media.  Blog sites and how to use them effectively will be another topic of the training that students will master.  In addition to that, there will be training on how to use webinars, teleseminars, and webcasts.

The training will be delivered through a series of weekly training videos that cover the concepts to be taught for the week.  The topics being taught will be reinforced through weekly assignments.  The last part of the training will be weekly training calls that will give students direct access to Mike Koenigs and other key members of his staff.

As part of the Social Media Marketing Machines program, students will have access to Traffic Gyeser for the automatic submission of their social media content.  This is the same system that has been helping people take advantage of social media sites for almost 5 years and will continue to be very helpful to students.

Social media will continue to be a growing segment of the internet and will only get bigger.  Those that take advantage of this trend will be able to cash in like there's no tomorrow.  With Social Media Marketing Machines, you can start making money too.

Danger Lurks in the California Mountains

I have lived in California for just over 6 months now.  I have lived at the 4 corners of the US now from the Canadian Border to the Gulf Cost and the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.  California has shown itself to be very diverse and have elements of area I have previously lived.  The one unique thing is the diversity of potentiall deadly animals.

The latest in the line if deadly animals to visit our house is a rattlesnake.  There was one in my garage Friday.  I guess it moved into the garage for a little warmth.  Fortunately, I didn't get bit.  We have also had tarantulas, black widows, and scorpions in the house or in the driveway.  My personal favorate was the bobcat that sat just outside the screen door watching my wife and kids do school work on the couch.

There are also bears, coyotes, and mountain lions close by, but so far none of them have visited our house.  Gotta love the variety of dangerous animals.  Just have to keep small children inside the house . . . lol

Mike Koenigs and Traffic Geyser are my Heroes

Social media is the way of the future on the internet.  In fact, it is pretty much the way of the present already.  With virtually unlimited places for people to interact with each other, many people are now relying on bloggers and Facebook friends for critical information instead of traditional information sources.  If you are in the business of internet marketing, this can be a good thing.

Traffic Geyser is a tool developed by Mike Koenigs and has been helping people dominate social media sites for almost 5 years.  The tools and training offered in Traffic Geyser make it easy for anybody to create videos, podcasts, and articles that can be blasted all over the web.  There are currently almost 100 different video, podcast, article, and blog sites that you can submit content to automatically.

There have been several training programs based on the Traffic Geyser platform including Main Street Marketing Machines.  In these training classes, Mike and his staff teach students how to create complete internet marketing campaigns.   Each class has had a slightly different focus.  For example, Main Street Marketing Machines was created to teach people how to use the power of social media to build a long term business helping "main street" businesses with internet marketing.

The next generation of training offered by Mike Koenigs is called Social Media Marketing Machines and promises to use the same great technology and techniques that have already helped thousands of people drive traffic to their websites and generate significant income.  If you want to learn more about Traffic Geyser or Social Media Marketing Machines, visit MoneyTreeMarketing.com.  You will find informational write-ups on many different training classes offered by some of the biggest names in internet marketing like Mike Koenigs.

California Winter Wonderland

Thanksgiving is in a couple weeks and I am thouroughly enjoying this time of year.  I love the fall.  The nice cold evenings.  The chill in the morning when you go outside.  I have so many sweatshirts and it is so good to be able to wear them.

When you exercise in the cold, it is important you dress warmly.  I like to wear plenty of warm clothes to make sure I sweat even if it is freezing outside.  This helps get rid of the toxins in my body.  The other thing I like to do is keep my mouth covered so I don't breath in too much cold air and start coughing.

This winter, make sure you stay warm while exercising and make sure to burn off some of those calories you will be eating ath Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

Merry Christmas!

Link Liberation 2.0 Training Course

This post is going to be a little off topic from what I usually write about.  I have a lot of varied interests and one of them is internet marketing and website promotion.  Part of that involves getting visitors to my websites and improving their rankings in the search engines.

I have learned a lot from many different people, but there are two people who have taught me more than most.  They are Leslie Rohde and Dan Thies.  I first heard of these guys (and started learning from them) when they were faculty members at the original internet marketing training consortium, StomperNet.  I later learned from them as a member of their training organization, SEO Brain Trust.  One of the elements of SEO Brain Trust was the first iteration of a link building program called Link Liberation.  The original Link Liberation course was very successful and it is being offered again with the latest link building information as well as a cool software system that helps you get the most out of the training.

The latest program, being called Link Liberation 2.0, is sure to be an instant best seller when it launches on November 9, 2010 and will be delivered via videos and coaching cals over a 12 week period.  If you want to improve your rankings by learning from these guys, you can get an even better deal by taking advantage of the many Link Liberation Bonus offers out there. Basically what happens is that you get a bonus for buying the program through a specific link.  One of the best Link Liberation Bonus offers I have seen can be found at MoneyTreeMarketing.com.

Having taken classes from Leslie and Dan before, I know what they offer and am excited about this class.  I highly recommend them to anybody who wants to learn more about how to do internet marketing the right way.  The great thing is that you can start learning from these guys right away. There are multiple free training videos as well as a well prepared written report answering many tough questions about internet marketing. The free training offered is a great way to get started getting more links and improving your rankings even if you don't plan to buy Link Liberation.

Link Liberation Bonus Offers

Today I want to write about something that is very important to me. I have a lot of varied interests and one of them is internet marketing and website promotion. A large part of internet marketing is getting better rankings in the search engines and getting more traffic to my websites.

I have learned a lot from many different people, but there are two people who have taught me more than most. They are Leslie Rohde and Dan Thies. I started learning from them when they were with StomperNet, the original internet marketing training organization. I later learned from them as a member of their training organization, SEO Brain Trust. As part of the Brain Trust, I took their original link building course, Link Liberation. Now they have decided to offer this training course again and this time add some software and enhance some of their methods to incorporate what is working today in the world of internet marketing.

The Link Liberation 2.0 class is a 12 week program that consists of video delivered lessons and weekly coaching calls. This class is going to launch on November 9, 2010 and is sure to be a fast seller. One of the things that will contribute to how fast this product sells is the Link Liberation Bonus offers available. Basically what happens is that you get a bonus for buying the program through a specific link. While there are many offers out there, the Link Liberation Bonus available at MoneyTreeMarketing.com appears to be the best on the market.

I have learned from these internet marketing experts in the past and will do so again this time. If you want to learn about how to do internet marketing the right way, this is the class you need to take to get you started. The great thing is that you can start learning from these guys right away. They have all kinds of free training including videos and question and answer documents. The free training offered is a great way to get started getting more links and improving your rankings even if you don't plan to buy Link Liberation.

The Halloween Workout

Last night when I went out with the kids, I never thought I was in for a workout.  2 hours later, I was wore out and ready for bed.

My neighborhood is full of hills so walking is always a workout.  In years past, trick or treating ended quickly, but as my kids get older, they have more stamina.  We did 2 hours last night.  Wow!

On top of the walking, we took my dog.  He isn't big, but carrying him around for an hour and a half was a workout too.  He was good for the first half hour or so walking, but after that, we carried him.  By the end of the night, my arms were burning from the extra weight.

Well, I'm glad I was able to get some exercise in while gathering sugary snacks that will help ruin my diet . . . lol

Have a healthy week!

Heard of a New Supplement

As you have probably guessed, I am all about health and fitness (although that doesn't necessarily mean I live it every day).  One of the things I do on a regular basis is search the world wide web for new fitness trends and supplements.  I have researched (and tried) many different things from creatine to protein powders to maqui berries (the latest superfood to be turned into supplements).  The one thing I have decided on is that there is no "one single solution" to your health and fitness needs.

The one thing most people do agree on is that to be truly healthy, you need a combination of things.  First, you need a healthy diet because without proper nutrition, your body just can't function day in and day out.  Second, you need lots of water to keep your cells hydrated and help you clean out toxins.  Third, you have to exercise and make sure your muslce are strong.  Lastly, you need to be mentally stable to ensure your body isn't polluted with the toxins caused by stress and depression.

Now I know this seems like common sense, but when you analyze how you live compared to these simple truths, I bet you fall short in at least one area (I myself fall short in 2 or 3 of them).  Don't stress out about it though.  Just decide to do better tomorrow.  You won't be perfect, but as long as you are better, you will make progress.

Thanks for for spending a few minutes with me.  I hope you have a healthy day!

A Beautiful Sunset

Check out the below post for a fantastic picture of the sun setting over the Sierra Neveda mountains.  This picture was taken by my daughter and posted on her website.  I am so proud of here for taking the time and interest to do this.  I hope it helps her build confidence in herself and find something she can enjoy for her whole life.

Check out the post at http://www.naturegirlphotography.net/nature/sunset-in-the-mountains and leave a comment.  It will really help her to know that people appreciate what she is doing.

Thanks and have a fun and healthy week!

How to Have a Healthy Weekend

It is Sunday and I am getting ready to end the weekend by going to bed.  Before I do, I want to write a quick post about how to have a healthy weekend.  I can't say that this was exactly my weekend, but I did some elements of it and know the other ones are where I need to improve.  Either way, the weekend is very important to living a healthy life and especially losing some weight because you can wipe out an entire week of being healthy by being unhealthy on the weekends.

There are several elements to having a healthy weekend.  The first is to make sure you drink lots of water.  Try to have more water than soda or coffee - your body will thank you.  Second, make sure you take your normal vitamins and supplements.  Just because it is the weekend, it doesn't mean you should ignore what you do to be healthy Monday through Friday.  Personally, I like acai berry for men supplements.  Lastly, try to get some physical exercise.  If you are going to be out shopping, park further away from the buildings so you do some more walking.  If you are at the mall, make a couple extra circuits.  If you are outside, do some hiking.  Just try to be active so you can burn off some of those extra calories.

These simple tips can help you keep improving your health on the weekend instead of taking a step backwards.

Thanks for reading and have a healthy week!

My Favorite Health Smoothie

Just wanted to leave a quick post with a recipe for a fruit smoothie that I drink a lot of.  Before I give you the ingredients, I want to talk about how you can make smoothies.  One option is a traditional blender.  This is great if you are making smoothies for more than one person because you can make it big.  The downside is it is big if you only want to make a single serving.  A twist on the blender is a smoothie maker that has a spout on the front.  I have used these and think they are more trouble than they are worth because the spout tends to clog up and it is one more thing that you have to clean.  The last method which I have used and use most often today is a mini blender.  I like the bullet.  Basically it allows you to make single servings and clean up quickly.

Ok, now lets talk about the smoothie.

Start with frozen fruit.  I like strawberries, peaches, and raspberries, but almost anything will work.  Put some of this frozen fruit in the blending unit.  Add liquid to cover up the fruit.  I like white grape juice because it isn't too sweet or strong tasting so the taste of the fruit comes through.  You can use water, but it waters down the taste.  If you want a boost, you can add something like acai berry powder or protein powder to make the smoothie healthier.

Whatever you choose, go make a smoothie and feel good about having something tastey!

New Favorite Restaurant

Before I tell you what my new favorite restaurant is, I need to let you know it is not healthy in any way shape or for.  In fact, it is probably so far on the other end that it is one of the most unhealthy places you could eat, but man was it good.  They are known for their cheese cakes (one of the most unhealthy dishes you can get).  Before I reveal my new favorite place to stuff my face, here is what we had at the table.

My son tired the Kobe Burger.  I don't know exactly what it is, but I know it is some sort of special beef.  I think they massage the cows (seriously, I'm not making this up).  We all had a bite and it was amazing.  My wife got the fish and chips.  We heard they had the best fish and chips and they were definitely good.  I had bbq salmon.  That was almost healthy, but it came with fried onions and I know there is lots of sugar in the bbq sauce.  My daughter had mini burgers and it was good too (not as good as the Kobe Burger though).  Everybody also had fries.  Throw in the deserts and I am sure we were all pushing 2000 calories but it was definitely good.

OK, enough suspense.  My new favorite place to pig out is . . . The Cheesecake Factory.  If you have never been there, check it out.  When you are done, make sure you plan a long cardio workout because you will need to burn some of those excess calories!

Financial Health from the California Mountains

I live in California now and I have to say it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.  I can go out on the back deck and excercise on the elliptical looking out into the mountains.  I can see birds circling overhead.  Deer, bobcats, and other wildlife are lible to stop by and watch.  There are so many wonderful aspects to where I am it is hard to think why everybody doesn't want to live this way.

One of the reasons California is unpopular is the tax system and cost of certain necessities.  It can be rediculously expensive at times.  Gas prices are higher than almost anywhere I have ever been.  On top of that, if you want to pay with a debit or credit card, you have to pay extra.  Unfortunately, it doesn't end there.  My electricity bill is so expensive.  The concept of cheap electricity doesn't exist in California.  There is a teired system so the more you use, the more you pay.  I have a 3 bedroom house and don't do anything crazy and I hit the highest teir every month which costs over 30 cents a kilowat hour.  Compare that to many areas in the midwest that are payin 6 cents or so and you can see how fast the cost of electricity can destroy your budget.  The costs don't stop there.  I just paid for new license plates and I don't even want to start talking about that again.

Fortunately, there are so many good things about California, I can live with the bad.  I just wish it didn't cost so much to live here.  Well, at least I have my health!

Thanks for reading and have a healthy day!

Exercising Hurts So Good

Wow, I just had a heck of a leg and butt workout.  I know it doesn't sound like much, but I live in the mountains and just walking down from our house on top of the hill and back up is one heck of a workout.  I love it.

The good news is that I have reached the point where I can appreciate the discomfort from a good workout knowing it is really good for me.  Take that to heart and appreciate the discomfort that a good workout produces.  It is kinda like taking your medicine.  It tastes so bad, but you know it is good for you and your body will thank you for it later.

Go out and put some pain back in your life.

Good luck and have a healthy day!

Why All Natural Diet Pills are Best

When you want to lose excess body fat, finding the appropriate diet supplement can be an important part of your journey.  There will be many choices along the way, but the safest thing to do is stick with a natural health supplement and avoid potentially dangerous, lab created diet supplements.

Ok, let's start with why you should stay away from man-made diet pills.  There are numerous examples of popular diet pills, many over-the-counter, that turn out to have terrible side effects years later.  Just pay attention the lawyer ads encouraging people who took a certain diet pill to cal and see if they are entitled to a big settlement.  That is proof enough for me that I should stay away from that type of pill.

Let's spend a few minutes talking about the benefits of a natural diet supplement.  Fortunately, there are many all natural diet supplements that are just as effective as the potentially dangerous man-made pills.  On top of that, they are usually cheaper.  Now, a good all natural diet pill can't compete with a $3 bargain bottle, but I think we all know those aren't any good.  To buy a high quality, natural supplement, you should expect to pay anywhere from about $30 up to $50 or so.  A high end bottle of lab created diet pills can cost several hundred dollars.  The way I learned math, that means natural supplements can be much cheaper.

When you look at the price and the potential side effects of lab created diet pills, it seem silly to choose those over a natural weight loss supplement created by God.  You have to make the choice for yourself, but I am going tot choose the natural supplement every time.

Thank you for visiting us and I hope this has been beneficial.

Benefits of Morning Exercise

You already know that you should exercise, but do you know when is the best time to exercise?  There are a lot of opinions, but there are some very good reasons to exercise at a specific time of day.

One school of thought is to exercise after a hard day of work.  It gives you a way to work of the stress of the day and helps you relax.  This is a good idea if you need a way to relax, but it isn't the best time for most people.

Another idea is to exercise during your lunch breat (if you are able).  This can be a good way to recharge for the second half of your day, but again, this isn't what I would say is the best time.

For most people, the best time of day to exercise is in the morning.  I know it can be hard to make yourself wake up earlier so you can exercise, but if you are able to do this, there are a lot of benefits.  To start with, it is a great way to get your blood flowing and clear your head for the day to come.  Another thing it does is get your body started burning calories - it is kinda like jumpstarting your metabolism for the day.  If you exercise before you eat, it also forces your body to burn fat because there aren't any sugar reserves from your meal to use as energy.

All in all, if you exercise regularly, it is a good thing regardless of when you do it.  However, if you are going to do it in the morning, you may get more benefits.

Thanks for reading and have a healthy day!

Three Reasons Why Natural Diet Pills are Best

If you are trying to lose weight, there is a good chance that you have at least thought about diet pills.  With all the advertisements on TV, in magazines, and on the internet, it would be hard not to have seen something selling weight loss supplements.  When it comes down to it, you really have 2 main choices:  all natural diet pills or lab created diet pills.

In my humble opinion, there are 3 very good reasons why you should choose an all natural diet pills over their lab created cousins.

1.  They are safer.  Who are you going to trust to create something safe for you?  A guy in a lab coat working for the big drug companies or nature.

2.  They are cheaper.  When you look at weight loss supplements, you can get really cheap stuff, moderately priced stuff, or really expensive stuff.  A lot of your premium, man-made diet pills will run $100 or more per bottle.  High quality, all natural diet pills, usually run half of that or less ($30 to $50).

3.  They support your body.  Most natural weight loss supplements help you lose weight by supporting your bodies natural functions.  Many lab created supplements try to alter the way your body works.  I don't know about you, but I think my body knows best and don't want a pill changing the way it naturally behaves.

Thanks for reading!  I hope this has at least been a thought starter for you.  Please note, I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or anybody else qualified to give you personal health advice.  I am simply sharing my opinion on health supplements.  Please seek a doctor's opinion before making any changes to your diet.

Weight Loss Tips

Losing weight is one of the most searched topics on the internet around the world. Below are a few simple tips that can help you lose some weight regardless of where you currently are.

The average person drinks soda, coffee, tea, and other high calorie drinks on a daily basis. One way to ease into your weight loss campaign is to start eliminating those drinks and replacing them with water. The amount of calories you eliminate by drinking water instead of soda can easily help you lose 2 or 3 pounds a month if you do nothing else.

Water can also help you eat less. Not drinking enough water can actually lead to you eating more because dehydration is often confused by the body for hunger. Another way water can help you eat less is to have a big glass of water right before a meal. It will help you feel full faster and help you eat less. On top of that, having plenty of water in your system helps your body get rid of toxins which will help you feel better.

Most people don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. If you make an effort to have one vegetable with each meal and have at least one fruit snack instead of a junk food snack each day, you will naturally lower the number of calories you eat and still feel full and satisfied. You can still have a satisfied meal, just start it with a nice salad. You could also use a health supplement like acai berries because there are a lot of health benefits including tons of antioxidants.

Now let’s talk about exercise. Even if you are doing a lot of exercises, chances are you can either do more of it or do more effective exercises. Here are a couple ideas for you to consider.

If you do no exercise at all, the first step is to get started. Don’t try to run a marathon or start doing wind sprints. Start slow. Walking is a great way to get started. If you can do it in the morning, it is a great way to get your blood flowing and start the day. If you want to walk in the evenings it is a great way to unwind after a busy day. The sooner you start, the sooner you will start losing weight.

If you are already walking or running, you can probably increase the intensity and get more out of your workout. One great way to do this is to do mixed intensity training. For example, start out walking for a couple minutes to get warmed up. Then jog at a slow pace for a minute. Follow that with a fast job for one minute. Finish off the interval with one minute or running as fast as you can. Once you peak, start back over with the slow jog (or walk). What happens is that you get your heart racing when you run fast then you catch your breath by going slower, but your heart keeps racing. This is almost like running fast the whole time, but you are able to catch your breath. This mixed intensity exercise is very effective at burning fat and improving your cardiovascular health.

This is just a few ideas for you. The key is to do something. Weight loss is a simple thing. You have to either burn more calories or eat less calories to lose weight. The more of one or both that you do the better the results will be. A few small changes are often easier to make than one big change and give you better results. Don’t stress out over trying to be perfect, just focus on being better. If you do that, you should get great results.

What to Do When Fitness Goes Bad

Whenever you are working out, there is a chance for injury.  Even if you don't injure yourself, working out creates sore muscles.  You need to prepare for the possibility that you will have pain in your life.

It doesn't take a geneous to know that most over the counter drugs are probably not real good for you.  At best, they don't hurt you, but I want a better option.  Fortunately, there is another option.  You can get a natural pain reliever.  Do some research and you are sure to find some natural pain relievers that you can feel good about.

I know this is a short post, but I just wanted to share a few thoughts on natural pain relief.

Thanks for visiting us on the web!

Weekend health woes

The weekend is here . . . wooo hooo!  I did so well during the week, but today the efforts to eat health took a big step backwards.  Has anybody else noticed how hard it is to eat well and be healthy when there is little or no structure.  During the week, I get up at the same time, eat the same time, go to work at the same time, and come home at the same time.  On the weekends, anything goes.  This usually means I am doing something until I get to the point of starvation then eat whatever is at hand - not good.

One of the best things you can do do try to keep your diet regular on the weekends is to have a plan.  Even if you don't have to get up at a specific time to get ready for work, do it anyways.  This will help you start your daily routine.  Assuming this daily routine is healthy, you can start having good weekends on your diet as well.

There are a couple references you may want to check out.  The first one is for my Canadian friends.  The second one for all the men out there who are looking to lose a few pounds.  I hope they help.

http://www.sassafrasstation.com/acai-berry/acai-berry-canada-where-to-buy-acai-supplements-in-canada

http://www.sassafrasstation.com/acai-berry/acai-berry-diet-pills-for-men

Why does good for you food taste so bad?

I am starting my third day of healthy eating and living.  The weekend went fairly well, but left me wondering "why does food that is good for you taste so bad?"  Seriosly - I just had a breakfast of water soaked raw almonds.  I know they are good for me and all, but why can't something that is good for me taste better.

One of the reasons healthy food doesn't taste as good is the sugar.  Like it or not, sugar tastes good.  And so does fat.  What makes it worse is that our normal diets of processed foods that are high in sugar and fat can actually desensitize our taste buds so naturally sweet things like berries don't taste as good because they just can't compete with processed sugars on the sweetness scale.  As the next few days and weeks go by, I know that my taste buds will adapt and healthy things will start tasting better.  Until then, I will just keep moving ahead with my bland tasting health food.

Somehow, I feel just a little bit better about health food knowing it will get better.  I just wish the transformation could be faster.  Even with more sensitive taste buds, I'm not sure raw almonds are ever going to taste all that good though . . . I guess I just have to suck it up and do what's best for my body.

Have a healthy day!

When in Rome . . . run away screaming!

I just watched "When in Rome".  The movie looked really good when I saw the preview, but as with most movies, it didn't live up to the expectations.  It just seems that too often all of the good scenes and funny lines are used in the previews and the rest of the movie falls woefully short of expectations.

The concept of the movie is ok, but it just turns into a jumbled mess.  If you want to find out more about it, here is a link for the movie:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185416/

If you choose to rent this movie, I hope you like it.  Don't have too high of expectations and it may meet them.  That's all for now.  More random topics tomorrow . . . or whenever I get the itch to write again.

Thanks for reading!

Get amazing abs

Most everyone wants to be healthy and look their best. Unfortunately in today's busy world finding time to exercise can be difficult, if not impossible. And for many of us even though we find the time to exercise we're still not seeing the results we think we should be.

If you're having a hard time getting your abs to be as tight and muscular as you would like it might be time to try something new. There are several programs you can purchase online that will give you great advice on the best ab exercises. They also contain step by step guides to show you exactly how to do them. Before you purchase an online program make sure it comes with a money back guarantee.


Click on the link to find ab exercises that really work and get on the right path to a healthier, stronger you.

How Much Does Acai Berry Juice Cost?

Getting healthy doesn't have to be expensive. When people think of making dietary changes they often think of the added costs of fruits and vegetables. But what they don't realize is that you're not just adding those things to your diet (and your grocery list) but substituting them for other, less healthy foods. In the end you're really not spending that much more.

That is the case with acai berry juice. Acai berry juice costs about $30 a month if you drink an ounce a day. At first that can sound expensive but if you think about what you are substituting that for you might be saving money. Are you cutting out coffee or soda? Most likely you spend that much a month on just one of those drinks. Try drinking acai berry juice in replace of your normal energy lifting drink. Not only will get the added energy with out the caffeine you'll also be giving your body a boost with fiber and antioxidants. For more information on how much acai berry juice costs and the many health benefits of acai berry juice click on the link.

Learn about the health benefits of goji berries

Goji berries have been around for thousands of years but are just now starting to get popular in the United States. Several studies have been done on these amazing little berries. They are full of antioxidants and vitamins. They can improve circulation, eye sight and help support your immune system.

You can find goji berries as health supplements or as dried fruits in your local health food store. Or you can order them online. To learn more about goji berries health benefits click the link and visit our site.

Golden Retriever Puppy Training

I want to take a break from the normal health related writings I do today. I am an avid dog lover and at this point I have four dogs ranging from just under 10 years old to less than one year old. Knowing how to train your dog or puppy is one of the most important thing any dog owner can know. I want to mention a great Golden Retriever puppy training program I came across.

The Secrets to Dog Training is the program I am talking about. It has helped thousands of people get the dog of their dreams. The program can be downloaded immediately which means you don't even have to go to the pet store or book store. The program has a money back guarantee so you don't have to pay if it doesn't work. With a deal like this, what do you have to lose. Just visit KDMGermanShepherds.com if you want to learn more.

I typically write about health topics so I want to mention a couple good health related articles I have come across: Acai Berry Canada and the Best Hemorrhoid Cream at SassafrasStation.com.

Genetics Test Helps Predict Weight-Loss Success, Study Says - WSJ.com

If  you have ever tried a tried and true diet only to get no results, you know it can be extremely frustrating to follow a diet that seems to work for everybody else, but not you.  Well, there is good news.  It may not be your fault.  Research is showing that certain people may have a genetic predisposition to certain types of diets.

In a study I read about at WSJ.com, a group of women were studied while on a low carb diet.  The women that had a genetic predisposition to this type of diet lost a whole lot of weight more than those without this particular genetic trait.

Check out this excerpt from the article then click the link at the bottom to check out the whole thing.

In a study involving 133 overweight women, those with a genetic predisposition to benefit from a low-carbohydrate diet lost 2 1/2 times as much weight as those on the same diet without the predisposition. Similarly, women with a genetic makeup that favored a low-fat diet lost substantially more weight than women who curbed fat calories without low-fat genes. The women were followed for a year.

Genetics Test Helps Predict Weight-Loss Success, Study Says - WSJ.com

Acai Berry Questions

Acai berry health supplements and advertisements for them are all over the place in anything that is related to personal health or weight loss. You see them talked about on TV, written about in books, and on more websites than you could possibly count. What you often find missing is some answers to some very simple questions about the acai berry so my goal is to attempt to change that.

Will the Acai Berry Help Me Lose Weight
You will find a lot of advertisements and websites out there saying the acai berry will help you lose 30 pounds in in a few weeks. Unfortunately, these advertisements are usually not straight forward if not down right untruthful. The acai berry can help you be healthier and get rid of cellulite, but they will not melt fat off like liposuction so be leary of anything that looks too good to be true because it probably is.

Can You Buy Acai Berry in Stores
The simple answer is yes, you are physically able to buy acai berry health supplements in many stores. However, you don’t really want to. Most supplements that you get at Walmart or a grocery store are very low quality. They may be half the price of good supplements, but they aren’t any good and usually are a complete waste of money. You may be able to find good acia berry juices at a grocery store because they are getting more common, but these juices are usually more expensive when you look at the serving size compared to other supplements.

Where Can You Purchase Acai Berry Juice
There are several good places you can order acai berry juice from. A company called Amazon Thunder is one of the best. They have a concentrated acai berry puree that has a one ounce serving size. The bottle will last you 32 days if you have one serving a day. The juice you buy at Walmart is usually 8 ounces per servings so you have to buy 8 bottles to get the same number of servings. Even if it is the same quality (which it usually isn’t), it will usually cost you more to buy 8 bottles than one good one.

What are some Acai Berry Canada (or other country) Distributors
There are a lot of acai berry distributors out there. As mentioned above, Amazon Thunder is one of the top suppliers of acai berry products. Another supplier is called Sambazon and they do sell products at major grocery stores. If you are looking specifically for country specific suppliers, don’t worry. Most of the top companies ship their products around the world.

I hope this answers some of your questions.

Resveratrol Supplements Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier

The popularity of health supplements is rising everywhere on the planet. As more people become aware of the benefits of natural products, they are naturally choosing to supplement their diet. In some cases, all natural supplements are starting to replace prescription drugs as people seek drug free solutions to illness.

One of the supplements that has shown a lot of promise is resveratrol. Supplements from resveratrol are being studied for curing many illnesses as well as being studied by drug companies as a potential life extending drug.

Laboratory tests on small animals like rats show that taking resveratrol may help us live healthier and longer lives. Test tube studies show that many diseases including cancer may be helped by resveratrol. You can find a lot of information on the internet at websites like WebMD.com so you can get details about the studies that have been done.

If you want to find out where to get good prices on resveratrol supplements and find learn some more, you can head over to Resveratrol-Supplement.info where there is a video from 60 Minutes discussing the potential benefits of resveratrol supplements.

Tony Robbins Green Drink

One of the leading self help gurus around the world is Anthony Robbins. Tony Robbins has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world (maybe even millions) to get a happier and healthier life. One of the ways he helps people is to teach them skills to control their minds and bodies. He also distributes a line of health supplements that have been designed to help people live healthier and longer lives, lose the excess weight caused by unhealthy living, and have more energy.

Tony Robbins Green Drink is one of his leading health supplements. This supplement is a combination of alkalizing green vegetables, grasses, and other organic ingredients which are designed to help your body eliminate acid buildup and toxins. This is the drink that Tony Robbins talks about in many of his seminars and products as being the foundation of a healthy diet.

The purpose of a green drink is to help your body become alkalized. This will help your body eliminate acid and all the unwanted things that an acidic body and lifestyle cause like being overweight and lethargic. Some of the things you may experience are considerable weight loss, extra energy, and less disease. Every person deals with acidic food differently so each person will see different benefits when they alkalize.

If you are looking for other dietary supplements, Anthony Robbins also distributes dietary supplements formulated for women and men, digestive enzymes, and other essential vitamins. He also has complete supplement packages that have everything you need for optimal health as well as clensing programs.

If you really want to get great results, Anthony Robbins also has self help programs designed to help you reach optimal health. One program is which focuses entirely on losing weight and another program is designed around overall health and vitality. Getting rid of the toxins and extra acid in your body is at the core of many of his programs so Tony Robbins Green Drink or other similar products like Inner Light Super Greens are talked about in many of his programs.

Other Resources:
http://phmiracleliving.com/
http://www.alkalizinglife.com/

Mediterranean diet good for the heart | Reuters

I wanted to take a minute today and share an article I saw about eating a healthy Mediterranean diet.  As you probably know, heart disease is a problem that is not going away and in many ways is directly related to your personal health.  If you are healthy, you probably won’t have as much to worry about.

Here is an excerpt from the article.  Click the link at the bottom to read the whole story.

Specific components of a Mediterranean diet differ from region to region but, generally, the key features include high consumption of olive oil, plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole-grain cereals, nuts and seeds. Fish is favored over other meat sources with relatively low consumption of red meat. Alcohol, especially red wine, and dairy products are used in moderation.

Don’t worry about eating an exact Mediterranean diet.  Just use some of the things they do.  Avoid unhealthy oils (like those used to make fried foods).  Eat less red meat and more fish (you knew fish was healthier than steak already didn’t you?).  Add more plant based foods to your diet.  If you make these part of your lifestyle like people of the Mediterranean, it should go a long way towards helping you beat heart disease.

Mediterranean diet good for the heart | Reuters

Number One Diet Pill

If you need some help losing weight, weight loss supplements can be a great weapon to help you reach your goals. Depending on what you are looking for, the number one diet pill will vary. There are three different type of weight loss supplements you need to consider: general health supplements, metabolism boosters, and appetite suppressants.

Number One Diet Supplement to Boost Metabolism
My choice for natural metabolism boosting is green tea. It has been a popular herbal supplement or tea in the Far East for many years. In recent years it has started to become popular around the world. You can get the potential metabolism boosting effects by drinking the tea or taking a supplement. The tea is bitter so many people prefer to just take a capsule.

Number One Diet Supplement to Supress Your Appetite
I think hoodia is the best natural appetite suppressant. It is made from the hoodia gordonii cactus that grows in South Africa. It has been used by the native people for centuries to curb their appetite when they go on long hunting trips and other journeys so they did not have to bring as much food on the trip.

Number One Diet Supplement for General Health
The acai berry is my choice for best overall health supplement. It is also one of the most popular health supplements in the world. It is full of antioxidants that are important for keeping the body healthy by neutralizing free radicals. There are also healthy amounts of omega fatty acids and dietary fiber which have both been shown to have positive effects on health and energy levels.

Everybody is different when it comes to weight loss supplements so you need to consider what is best for you and not worry too much about what others take. This means that the best diet pill will be different for each person. If one of the supplements fits what you want, try it. If you need help with everything, you can find supplements that combine all three ingredients.

Helpful Resources:
Ab Exercises for Women
Fitness.com
Health.com

Stop Hair Loss

If you have problems with thinning hair, there are many treatment options available to you. One of the more popular options is the Provillus hair loss treatment system. This proven system starts with the FDA approved minoxidil and a dietary supplement designed to help you grow hair.

There are two unique systems - Provillus for Women or Provillus for Men. It is important to choose the correct formula because the formula for men may be harmful to women that are pregnant or may become pregnant.

The Provillus for Men formula starts with a 5% solution of minoxidil. This is similar to many other hair loss treatments.

The treatments second part, the dietary supplement, is makes it different than other treatments. The Men's Provillus dietary supplement contains Vitamin B6, Biotin, Magnesium, Zinc, Saw Palmetto, and a unique blend of ingredients designed to help your body get the nutrients needed to support healthy hair growth.

The Provillus for Women hair loss treatment is very similar to the formula for men, but it is formulated for women. All women need to use this formula as the formula for men can be harmful.

Part one is a 2% minoxidil treatment. The other part is a dietary supplement that includes Vitamin B6, Biotin, Magnesium, and a unique blend which includes horsetail silica. This formula helps make sure you have the nutrients you need to grow healthy hair.

When you are ready to learn more, go to:
Provillus Canada
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Simple Way to Calculate Federal Tax Easily

Financial health isn't something I talk about a lot on this blog, but it is very much related to physical health and I want to talk about it for a minute. Now that we are beginning the new year, and new decade this time around, we have to start thinking about our finances a bit. On that subject, we still have to pay our taxes for last year - and that scares a lot of people. My goal is to put your mind at ease a little.

Tax return forms can be very intimidating at first, but there really isn’t anything to be scared of it when you know how to calculate income tax. You should do a quick estimate so you know what to expect when you start doing the long form or go to your tax man.

When you want to figure out your taxes the first thing to do is add up how much money you made. You should have statements from your employer and any investments or interest you earned. Next you have to determine your deductions like charity and mortgage interest. Determine your taxable income by subtracting your deductions from your total income. Once you have this, look up your tax on the federal tax tables. Subtract any credits, like for children, from your tax and add any penalties to get your final tax. Hopefully you paid in more than you owe and will get a big refund.

See how easy that is. Don’t stress out so much over your financial health. When you are ready to do your taxes, check out some of the online income tax software programs. They are way cheaper than going to a tax professional.

Provillus Canada - A Product That Can Reverse Hair Loss by taking Health Supplement

When most people think of losing their hair, they don't often think of it as a health problem. In many cases, though, how healthy a person is can have a direct bearing on hair loss. Obviously, part of the hair loss problem is genetic, but another part is how we take care of ourselves.

One of the reasons for premature hair loss is stress. Poor diet can cause us to lose our hair. As mentioned above, genetics and how old we are, play into the hair loss equation.

If you are trying to prevent hair loss or reverse it after it has already started, you need to address the problem from all sides. Minoxidil is an FDA approved drug for treating hair loss. Many leading hair loss treatments use this drug. If you are going to use this medicine to treat hair loss, getting the right nutrients your body needs to grow hair can only help. There is a treatment called Provillus that uses minoxidil to start but also includes a dietary supplement that is designed to make sure you have all the nutrients you need.

If you want to learn more about Provillus, you can read a couple of our specific website pages for Provillus Canada and Provillus UK.

You can also find out more about hair loss at some of the leading medical websites like WebMD.

Herbal Remedies for Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common ailments people face on a daily basis. There can be many causes ranging from stress to restricted blood flow to serious medical conditions. The good news is that most headaches are simply tension headaches and they are not serious. Herbal remedies can be very effective at curing these.

There are herbal remedies for headaches from almost every philosophy of medicine including Chinese herbal medicine, Ayurveda medicine (the traditional medicine in India), and traditional herbal and homeopathic medicine.

A common herb used in Chinese medicine is ginger and it is one of the recommended treatments for headaches. You can brew a ginger tea or eat a small piece of fresh ginger. Ginger can be found in some regular grocery stores and many health food stores now.

There are a couple common treatments that are used in Ayurvedic medicine for headaches. The first uses warm mustard oil on a cloth. You apply this compress to your forehead to relieve pain. Another way to treat headaches is to add boiling water to some coriander seeds. When this mixture steams, you enhale the steam. Enhaling the steam can be helpful getting rid of sinus headache pain.
A popular homeopathic herbal remedy for headaches is warm tea made from peppermint, chamomile, or rose hip. Tension headaches can often be relaxed away with a nice cup of tea. You may also try valerian root which can be taken in capsules or as a tea. Be careful when you use valerian root though because it may make you very drowsy.

Aromatherapy offers several remedies for getting rid of headaches which can be very pleasant to use. Lavender oil is the first remedy. You can put a couple drops of it under your nose or rub the oil into your temples (if somebody else can rub it in for you it is even more relaxing). The relaxing effect of lavender can relax away your tension headache. Another aromatic remedy is to take a hot bath using relaxing scents like lavender or chamomile. These remedies can be part of your everyday relaxation routine even if you don’t have a headache.

To learn more about health remedies like herbal remedies for headaches or even remedies for hair loss, head over to SassafrasStation.com and Live Life Naturally!