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The Pritikin Principle

Posted by Melvin on Jan 26, 2009 in Stormy Life

With so many diets out there today, the search for the right one can be frustrating. For this reason, doing some research on diets before you get involved is an excellent idea. Why? Well, because you can learn all the basics, as well as the pros and cons, before you even start on the diet. One diet out there that many people have heard of and tried is Pritikin Principle. Not sure whether or not this could be the right diet for you? Well, let’s take a closer look at the diet to figure out whether or not it will really work well for you.

Overview of the Pritikin Principle

The Pritikin Principle Diet is one that was developed by Nathan Pritikin and it has been around for more than 30 years now. This is a diet that is very low fat, and while is mostly based on eating vegetables, fruits, and grains, it is not totally a vegetarian diet. Only 10% of this diet is fat. Nathan’s son, Robert, has now taken over this concept and has added to it and tweaked it just a bit. He stresses that you should choose foods that have low calories for their density and then you should fill up on them, since you’ll feel really full but won’t be consuming as many calories.

People It Works For Best

This diet is one that is a great fit for those who want to change their entire eating habits to lose some weight over time slowly. Also those who want to start using vegetarian principles in their diet will find that this is a great diet to check out as well. Instead of just being a diet, it focuses on becoming an entire lifestyle, so it is great for people who want an entire change of life. However, those who love their meats and sweets from time to time may not find this diet to be the right fit.

Pros and Cons to Consider

As with any diet, Pritikin Principle diet has both pros and cons that you should take into consideration. Here are a few of the most common pros and cons that you may want to think about before you decide this is the right diet for you.

- Pro #1 – Focuses on Healthy Eating – One of the key pros of the Pritkin Principle Diet is that it really focuses on healthy eating. The foods allowed in the diet are foods that are full of great vitamins and minerals, so you really get the important nutrients that help to keep your body healthy. Also, the foods that you eat make you feel full as well, which means you don’t constantly have to deal with cravings.

- Pro #2 – Allows a Variety of Foods – There are a variety of different foods that you are allowed to eat as well. This makes it a better diet than some diets that are extremely restrictive. When you have a variety of foods to eat, you are less likely to get bored.

- Pro #3 – Starch is Allowed in Moderation – While there are some diets that totally get rid of carbs, this diet allows you to have some carbs as long as it is done in moderation. This is a healthier choice than just totally getting rid of the carbohydrates in your diet.

- Pro #4 – Doesn’t Go Crazy with Excessive Calorie Counting – You really don’t have to stress about excessively having to count the calories that you eat. It can be a pain to count every calorie, but with this diet you’ll know that the foods you are eating are low calorie.

- Con #1 – Large Amounts of High Fiber Foods – One of the main cons to this diet is that you eat many foods that are high in fiber, since it helps to make you feel full and improve the way the digestive system works. However, over time this can cause swelling and bloating and you may not be able to eat enough in one meal to feel satisfied.

- Con #2 – No Cheat Days Available – Many people find that the fact there are no cheat days to this diet to be a huge con. So, some people may find that this diet is really hard to stick to all the time, since they don’t get some of their favorite foods.

- Con #3 – Not Enough Healthy Fats – This is a diet that is low in fat, and it can be a con since you may not be getting the healthy fats that your body really does need to be healthy.

Food Do’s and Don’ts

The foods that are supposed to be eaten on the Pritikin Principle diet include foods that have very few calories per pound. So, you are to avoid foods that have high calorie content and stick to grains, fruits, and vegetables that allow you to eat large quantities for relatively few calories. Doing this allows you to fill your stomach so you won’t feel hungry and consume high calorie foods. Some of the foods that are really preferred in the diet include oats, brown rice, apples, squash, onions, millet, potatoes, barley, bananas, pears, beans, dark green lettuces, and strawberries.

Opinions from the Medical Community

While the medical community tends to be quite happy about all the nutrients that you’ll be getting from the diet, the one problem that they have is that the fat in the diet is extremely low and may be a problem for your health. Fat soluble vitamins are also limited in this diet as well. This means that you may have problems with skin health, proper growth, and normal cell functions because you are not getting enough fat in the diet.

Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before starting a diet program.

 
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[Choosing|How To Choose|Learn To Choose} Good Penny Stocks

Posted by Melvin on Jan 26, 2009 in Stormy Life

Anyone considering entering the stock market must make a couple of crucial decisions.

1. The first and probably most crucial is to open your trading account and make preparations to place a buy order when the timing is right.

2. The decision to spread the risk, to choose not to place all your money in one stock.  This is simply being smart whether you choose to only invest in long term investment, or if you want to learn how to choose good penny stocks.

By spreading the risk you are giving your money the best opportunity for success.  Anyone who is currently in the market (or even if you only realizes they must do more than simply choose a mutual fund, then sit back and wait for 20 years.

In order to increase the size of your nestegg there will be opportunities when you may need to invest outside your comfort zone. It is our position that when an investors realizes the method of choosing a good penny stocks, these should then become one arm of your Why think this way?

Penny stocks presents a situation for quick ROI (return on investment) and they have the opportunity to increase in value dramatically.  In 2007 and 2008, 1500+ penny stocks rose up to 25% in a single day, some of these same picks when on to rise 100, 200, even 500% in a matter of weeks.  A mutual fund or CD will never give you this opportunity for growth.

We never advise anyone to put all of their money into a single penny stock or mutual fund for that matter, instead make systematic investments on a weekly or monthly basis.  Let some of this investment capital be in everyday stocks, mutual funds and/or money markets, but take a percentage, (we advise 10%) and choose several good penny stocks.  While some may feel penny stocks are a mystery, there are multiple quality newsletters online that can show you (in advance) which companies are getting ready to move.

By using this information intelligently, you can not only diversify, but vastly outperform the public.  Take the first step visit http://whisperfromwallstreet.com to download the free report that proves our post.  In 2007 and 2008 there were 1500+ that rose up to 25% in a single day.  90% of these moves were predictable and will be repeated.  Let penny stocks be a part of your investment strategy.

 
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What should you wear depending on your body shape?

Posted by Melvin on Jan 26, 2009 in Stormy Life

When looking at what to wear for your body type in relation to all the new Spring Summer trends that are starting to filter through, its very easy to scream loudly and think what will will suit me ? But amongst the bright colours neutrals body con and luxe sports wear on offer I guarantee there is something to suit every shape and size out there. Its all about adapting the trends to suit your  personal body type.

Take jump-suits for example when you ask yourself what to wear for your body shape  – there will be a jump suit to suit you  – if you are curvy go for more fitted at the bottom half and shirt like up top, go to whistles for inspiration  -  for those of you who are a size 6 and 5’8 try the amazing YSL new take on the jump-suit  – gorgeous. 

Bright colours if wearing a block of colour scares you and you are not sure what will work for your body type try this excellent body type fashion tip – go for colourful accessories, amazing shoes, a patent clutch or a statement necklace will all help you nod to this trend.

As for neutrals the most important thing here when considering what to wear for your body type is to think about the colour palette you are looking at and the fabric – for example a skirt cut from chiffon may not be the best choice for those of your with a generous derriere !

But all you fashionistas out there don’t be afraid of the new trends coming through embrace them and I guarantee you will look and feel amazing once you find what works for you.

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Advantages of Distance Education

Posted by Melvin on Jan 26, 2009 in Stormy Life

The coming of Internet technology has brought a lot of changes in achieving higher education. By the use of online education resouces, anybody can enroll online classes and acquire a degree that he has been aiming. These online courses bring huge advantages over the traditional system of learning and one of this is– it can be accessed anytime, anywhere, 24/7. There is no more boundary in learning because anyone can enroll and access his lesson even at home. Thus, better opportunity in learning, better chances to achieve real success in life.

Due to the rise in the amount of people looking for extra education, whether it be to improve their career chances or just for personal edification; there has been seen a marked rise in the offering of various courses with the distance learning option. This has allowed many companies to reach a wider range of students than they otherwise would have been able to. There are various formats to the distance learning offerings and with the widespread use of the internet; more and more people are learning and earning more due to distance learning.

We all know that to earn more we must learn more and one of the ways that we can improve our knowledge is to take advantage of some of the many Free Online Classes which are available to us all. This is one of the great things that the widespread use of the internet has brought to us all, it means that we can the information we need whenever we need it. If you want to improve your career prospects you are advised to take some of the many free online classes which are open to us all.

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Buying a puppy soon?

Posted by Melvin on Jan 26, 2009 in Stormy Life

I guess a lot of people bought a puppy as a Christmas present. Lot’s of people do and it is something special with puppy-breath. They are so cute when they are a couple of months old and you can probably stand that they pee here and ppop there for a while, but as they grow up, and their cute-ness disappears, then what?

There are too many puppies that ends up in the pound a few months after Christmas and it is a shame. You either don’t buy any puppy or it is a commitment for life.

If you have bought, or consider buying a puppy then you need to know what site to go to. Almost any web site that sells dogs have dogs from puppy-mills. One of the best sites is PawSitesOnline. They manually approve every ad just to keep puppy-mills out. Not like Puppyfind and other sites that allow every back yard breeder advertise their mutts.

So please, if you need to know where there are puppies for sale online, then go to http://www.pawsitesonline.com!

PawSitesOnline is not only for puppy buyers. They also feature cats, both kittens and grown up cats. Right now there are Savannah cats featured, a rare breed that eminate from a wild African cat, the Serval. There are GREAT cats, 20-25 pound with black spots and reminds me of a bob cat or mountain lion. The best one is bespotted Cattery.

If you are a SERIOUS breeder and need to sell puppies to good homes then you really need to consider PawSitesOnline web site. You might not be accepted but it is worth a try.

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