SELF IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
(DIET, SMOKING, DRINKING & DRUGS)
Self improvement ideas...
Uh oh! Sounds like work, doesn't it?
Well, we promise to lighten it up for you. Somewhere in here is a little treat--- a cool section to provide some
much-needed comic relief.
No one can nag you into losing weight, quitting smoking, or
getting
yourself clean and sober, can they? It has to come from YOU---
your own inner resolve to turn your life around. You have to want to
help yourself, not do it for someone else...
You CAN quit those bad habits, shed some pounds, get some
exercise
and a little sunshine, work on that wardrobe. And doing so
WILL
change your life. It's truly an exciting thing, once you get
going.
You'll feel proud of each day you stick with your new plan.
And that
confidence will grow and show !
Before you get to work, take a few
moments to read these cool articles. They'll give you a little shot in the arm!
The
Meek Shall Inherit the Earth!!!
The
Donkey in the Well
A
Handy Anti-Wallowing Device
The
Mayo Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
SELF
IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
DIETING: ABOUT WEIGHT-LOSS, FAT,
COTTAGE
CHEESE AND CHEESECAKE!
Self improvement ideas...
Okay, we know...diets suck! And so what if you're a few pounds
overweight? ("He should love me for what's inside"). That may well
be true...but help your cause here...shedding those extra pounds
will make you more attractive..
...get
it?
So make the decision. You're not going to "try to diet"...
you're
going to "lose weight". How? Eat less food. Seriously, it's that
simple. You'll have to put the awesome power of your mind to work
on this one...
Look at it this way...
Food should not be for comfort or a reward,
or a way to pass the
time. Food is not a scarce commodity, to be hoarded and consumed
before it disappears. Food is simply fuel for your body. Eat too much,
and you
store that extra fuel in your batteries. Re-think this whole
eating
thing, and you'll be on your way.....to thinking yourself thin!
Now, be forewarned... it's slow-going at first...it'll take time to see
results...so do it in secret, and stick to your guns!
After a while, 3 things will start happening:
- The pounds will start to melt away
- You'll start to see little shavings of cottage cheese
(read:fat)
come off those hips as you stand in front
of the mirror
- The compliments will start to trickle in: "Have you
lost
some
weight?"
And, man, oh, man...it'll be music to your ears! Then, you'll
really
start to get into it...you'll be excited at the possibilities...your
resolve will harden...YOU CAN DO THIS! And you'll feel more
energetic, sensual and attractive, to boot.
Sooo....do you want that piece of cheesecake... or the new,
trim, sexy YOU? The choice is yours...
SELF
IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
ALRIGHT, ALREADY...BUT
WHICH DIET?
Self improvement ideas...
I guess we made it sound pretty easy, huh, losing weight?
Well,
simple it is, easy it's not. So don't get sucked into those quick-loss
fad diets or worse yet, pills. They may work short-term, but they
just don't last. Why? Because they don't help you learn better
ways
of eating. They don't educate you on the permanent lifestyle
changes
you can make to help you stay slim... forever.
All of us here at FL-KL have tried several different diets over the
years.
And, so, we have decided to recommend only ONE diet plan
for you.
Why? It's simple and accessible, with a common-sense
approach... and it works. What is it? Weight Watchers.
Once you've been in the program for a
while, you will forever
know how to eat smart, without referring to charts or weighing
portions.
You'll just know that fast-food burger with 27 grams of
fat
will cost you a lot more than 99 cents.
Weight Watchers is available locally if
you prefer a personal
support-group setting (and the success rate is higher this way).
Log onto their website at
WeightWatchers.com®
to find a
local chapter.
The site also offers "Weight Watchers e-tools", nifty interactive
tools, weight tracker, recipes, and tons of online support to
complement and reinforce your local program.
But... if you prefer to "go it alone",
then sign up for "Weight
Watchers online". You will have access to a wealth of practical info,
all the tools and other goodies to help you succeed. There's even a
point counting program available for your palm pilot!
(The wonders of science).
P.S. There is a reasonable monthly fee for all of the WW programs.
*Not convinced? Click here to read our excellent
in-depth
review of the Weight Watchers diet plan.
And read what
Consumer Reports found out about the WW plan.
*Well, if all else fails, keep smilin', there's always the
Purina Dog Chow
Diet!
SELF IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
UP IN SMOKE... (WE WILL NOT NAG)
Self improvement ideas...
No, we're not gonna nag you about
smoking. No one ever quit
because
they were nagged into it. Never. It happens inside your
head. One
day it just dawns on you what a waste it is. A waste of
time, money,
lungs and lives...
Smoking is just not logical. Remember
when you went camping as a
kid? You loved roasting marshmallows over the campfire, but when
the wind changed direction...yikes! You ran to get out of the smoke,
didn't you?
So now, why would you intentionally suck
smoke down into your
lungs?
Just doesn't make sense, does it? Some of us here used to
smoke, but eventually kicked it. We don't claim to be superior because
we don't smoke. We just want you to consider it. Quitting wasn't
easy, but we all agree it was worth it.
By the way, we've never heard anyone say wouldn't date someone
because they didn't smoke... but sure have heard them reject one
simply
because they did smoke. We've come a long way, baby... and
you
truly are limiting your "pool of potential partners" by smoking.
Think about it.
See? We said we weren't gonna nag!
Alright, as promised, here's the link to
a great section in our blog that is chock-full of comic relief!
Visit this spot regularly, as we constantly add fun items to brighten your day.
Now, this stuff is funny !
SELF IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
ONLINE HELP FOR SMOKING CESSATION
Quit Smoking Tips from the CDC
--Your tax dollars have provided a great resource here with
strategies to help you quit.
www.lungusa.org --- Click on "Freedom from Smoking",
down near the bottom of the page. Web-based
smoking cessation support 24/7 from
the American
Lung Association
MISERY IN A BOTTLE/
OR, NUMB AND NUMBER
Self improvement ideas...
Nag, nag, nag... no amount of it will
help here, either. You already
know how wasteful substance abuse is. If you have a severe
addiction,
then get medical help--- going "cold turkey" can be
dangerous, even
fatal.
We here at FL-KL care about you, and
encourage you to get rid of
the demons in your life without delay. Priority one! Go ahead, we'll wait right
here 'til you get back...
We present below some excellent on-line
help for you---
SELF IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
QUITTING ALCOHOL
Self improvement ideas...
Need more motivation to quit (or cut down on) your alcohol
intake? Check this out (*warning, not for the faint-of-heart:
contains graphic depictions of harsh reality):
Love them margaritas!
Now for some serious online help:
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
--- tons of information
and help. Click on "Is AA for you?"
http://wequitdrinking.typepad.com/blog/
---An online
support blog; "Someone cares"
SELF IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
QUITTING DRUGS
www.smartrecovery.org ---A 4-point program for kicking
drugs. Explore this site for face-to-face
and online
mutual help groups.
www.well.com/user/woa/ ---Web of Addictions--Facts,
links, meetings and other help, an award
winning
resource
www.na.org
-- Narcotics Anonymous website, with basic
info, helplines, where to find local groups.
...because you can't feel love if you're numb...
Slim, clean and sober? Excellent! Carry
on...
On to
Step 3--Coping
Skills
Or back to
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