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Books That Make You Think

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Itâs that holiday time of year again when we have a bit more time to get stuck into a good book. I always like to take an easy read book that doesnât require much thought and one to inspire me so I feel like I have learnt something whilst being away. Following are my top 5 inspirational books that I have read so far this year:

Where to find?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:40:00 +0100

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As a lot of my time is spent shopping I often get asked where the best place is to find various bits and bobs. Following are a few recommendations for things that I have been asked about recently:

The Sour Truth about Sugar

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0100

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Sweet, delightful, tantalising sugar: itâs the stuff of childhood dreams and adult nightmares. Or, at least it should be. While itâs true that sugar tastes great and we are in fact biologically programmed to like sweet foods, the reality is, todayâs modern, refined sugar is a major health hazard. The rise in our consumption of sugar can be directly linked to the rise in cases of many diseases not the least of which would be obesity. To keep yourself healthy and happy you need learn the sour truth about sugar and why you should steer clear of the sweet stuff.

Yoga: Types and Benefits

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:40:00 +0100

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What comes to mind when you think of yoga? A bunch of people dressed in flowing white garb sitting crossed legged on the floor chanting? Well, there is that but yoga is so much more. There are literally dozens of types of yoga practiced throughout the world and each has its own litany of benefits. So before you judge yoga to be too slow or too weird to be of any benefit to you and your fitness, learn about the different styles of yoga and the benefits of each. You never know, you may find yourself being a yoga fan before too long and seeking out a yoga class to improve your overall health and well-being.

5 Easy Steps to Give the WRONG Impression!

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:50:00 +0100

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There is lots of information on how to look your best, how to dress and how to create a brilliant impression, but what about what to avoid? If you want to make sure people get the best impression of you through what you are wearing keep reading to find out how to not to mess that up!

Are you getting all your 6 Human Needs met?

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:50:00 +0100

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Anthony Robbins, a famous personal development speaker, has identified that human beings have 6 basic human needs that have to get met or else we feel unsatisfied, upset, lost, frustrated and all all-sorts of other negative emotions. In fact we will do anything to get these needs met, and most of the time we do this unconsciously.

Fun, Fast Beach Workout

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:40:00 +0100

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Summer! The beach season is upon us. Fortunately thereâs no need to abandon your workout while on holiday, you can modify your regime to accommodate a beach setting. In fact, beach workouts can be fun and add a bit of variety and challenge to your normal workout routine. As your body has a tendency to acclimate to your workout, if you donât change it up from time to time you workouts will get become less effective and produce fewer results. So hit the beach for this fun, fast paced, challenging workout.

The Amazing Avocado

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:40:00 +0100

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Green, mushy with a giant seed in the middle, whatâs so amazing about avocados? Turns out, a lot. This greenish fruit (yes, itâs a fruit) is chock full of health benefits. The two most widely marketed avocado varieties are the rough-skinned, almost black Hass and the smooth, thin-skinned green Fuerte. The Hass has a smaller pit and a more buttery texture than the Fuerte. Both varieties are surprisingly full of lots of vitamins and minerals and taste amazingly yummy.

Take control of your mood!

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:40:00 +0100

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Do you know anyone who is just constantly complaining? Someone who zaps the life out of you when you see them? There are just some people where nothing is ever good enough and believe that the world is constantly conspiring against them.

Image Questions June 2010

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:40:00 +0100

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This month Louise answers questions sent in from women via Facebook on what to pack for a week in Spain, what to wear to a summer garden wedding BBQ and how to find the perfect pair of jeans! If you would like to ask Louise a question please email her on louise@createyourself.co.uk