by guest author Jason Bradley There has always been a great demand for options that let children have their own virtual pet to love and care for in order to receive some virtual affection. I would hope that you can remember the old days of the little Tamagotchis that would cry and beg for attention and selfishly demand food on [...]
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The Mistake of Avoiding Pain
I am convinced that a huge amount of our emotional and mental distress is a direct result of our desire to avoid pain.Pain is a gift.Pain is a signal that something is wrong. It's like an alarm system. If you feel physical pain for any length of time, you know something is wrong with your body.The same applies to emotional pain.And we will do almost anything to avoid emotional pain. We stuff
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Army Is Helping Recruits Slim Down
Too fat for the army? No problem, recruiters will help you lose weight.
As NPR reported last night, some army recruiters are holding fitness classes for would-be recruits. Their intent is to help those who don't meet the weight requirements become more fit. The participants lose weight and the army gets more soliders.
If sounds a bit like John Candy in Stripes, that's because the analogy is not so far fetched. (We immediately had visions of Ox - that lean, mean fighting machine - when we heard the report last night.) Except, the recruits have to lose the weight before showing up at boot camp.
It's win-win situation for those wanting to serve and the military. Potential recruits get a sense of the discipline required to make it through boot camp and the Army weeds out those who are less motivated. Not to mention it increases the number of people who are able to qualify based on weight.
On the other hand, this says a lot about the obesity problem in the U.S. Cuts to physical education, an overabundance of snack food and video games have resulted in many people entering adulthood with weight issues.
To all those serving in the military, thank you. And if you are serving abroad, come home quickly, and safely.
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5 Steps to Internet Security for Kids
by JR Lang While the Internet has certainly brought a wealth of information, convenience and has a made the world a much smaller place, the Internet has its liabilities and especially so for children, teens and all minors. The responsibility of protecting children from online dangers lies with parents. There are several steps you can take [...]
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Hydroxycut Has Serious Side Effects - Stop Using It
The FDA is warning you to stop using Hydroxycut, now. The weight loss drug is associated with serious side effects.
In a press release issued today, the FDA stated that it "has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Other health problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure."
The entire press release can be read on the FDA's web site.
Most supplements are not tested by the FDA, leaving consumers to trust that the manufacturers are creating safe products. There is often no way to know if the supplement is safe, or if there is any interference with other medicines or supplements.
In other words, every time you take a supplement, you are voluntarily making yourself a guinea pig. Tell your doctor and your pharmacist what supplements you are taking and what drugs you also take.
Or better yet, don't take supplements.
Need to lose weight? Eat more vegetables, keep a food journal and exercise. Not only are these effective, they are also much safer than taking an unknown supplement.
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The Secret of Enlightenment
Ok, I'm gonna let the secret out. That's right, I'm going to tell you the big secret about enlightenment - that is, the "secret path" that you have to travel to reach enlightenment.Ready?Stop thinking about enlightenment.That's it. Thanks. See ya.Oh, you want an explanation? What did Jesus, Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, the Buddha, Krishna, and all the rest do when they were asked for an explanation?
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Yoga DVDs
We just updated our Yoga DVD page with popular titles for all levels - including beginner's yoga and power yoga.
You can view the page at: http://www.netsweat.com/Pilates_Yoga/yoga_DVD.html
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More Wii Fitness Games
Our previous post about Wii Fitness Games received quite a bit of attention. Given the success of the Wii Fit
, this did not surprise us. But since, there is so much interest, we wanted to do some follow-up.If you like the Wii Fit, we suggest you pre-order EA Sports Active
. We think this could be even better than the Wii Fit. Read this post for more information.Another game that a reader suggested was We Cheer.
This quasi dance game is supposed to provide a great upper body workout. We have not tried it, though.One reader inquired about riiflex, a dumbell that encloses the Wii remote. The theory is that by adding weight to the remote, you will get a better workout. The problem is that not every excerise or movement should be done with weights, and even adding just 2.5 pounds to the remote could result in undue strain on your muscles or joints.
Certain exercises are great with weights, while others are not. We would avoid the riiflex unless a game is designed specifically to use them.
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3 New Fitness Games for the Wii Fit Balance Board
This Tuesday, 3 new games for the Wii Fit Balance Board will be released:
We'll follow up with individual posts on each video game during the next few days.
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