Jun
21
How to Make Weight Loss a Little Bit Easier
Weight loss is never easy when you attempt it on your own. It’s easy to get off track and the other people in your household may not be on a diet, which makes matters even worse. While there isn’t anything like a good weight loss buddy, there are weight loss tools that will help you.
These weight loss tools do an amazing job at not only keeping you on track, but they also provide information that is useful to your weight loss goals. The following websites are just a few of my favorites. At these websites, you will find weight loss tools that are free and easy to use.
Websites That Offer Amazing Weight Loss Tools #1: Slim Fast
You don’t have to use Slim Fast products to take advantage of the amazing weight loss tools that the Slim Fast website has to offer. You will need to setup a free account, but that’s simple to do. The first weight loss tool you will encounter is the weight chart. When you sign-up, you will be asked your height and weight. You will then be given a suggested weight goal, but you have the option to choose the goal that you want. Each week, you can go to the website and enter you current weight. There will be a chart that shows your progress and will help keep you on track. Another great tool is the weight loss calculator. With this calculator, you will see if you can reach your weight loss goal by a certain date. You will choose the occasion, enter in your current weight, and then chose the date of the event. The calculator will give you a realistic idea of how much you could lose by that date. The last weight loss tool the Slim Fast website has to offer is the BMI calculator. You will enter in your current weight and height and be told what your BMI is. You will also be shown a chart that explains what your BMI should be. While this is a great tool, it’s not for everyone. It’s impossible to tell your true BMI if you have a large bone structure, but if you have a normal bone structure, this is a great weight loss tool to use.
Websites That Offer Amazing Weight Loss Tools #2: Principal Health News
Jun
11
Paul Newman announced last week that, at the age of 82, he is retiring from film work after a career spanning over 50 years with 40+ films. He has been nominated 9 times for Academy Awards (8 for acting and
1 for producing) finally winning on his 7th try. He will continue with his auto racing and food product production but felt that film work was too demanding, especially trying to remember his lines. There have long been rumors that Robert Redford had finally found a project for the two of them but apparently a rumor was all it was and movie lovers will be left wondering what if?If Newman does indeed hold to his retirement announcement then his last movie was the animated hit “Cars” from last summer. His last on screen performance was the HBO mini-series “Empire Falls” and his last big screen performance was 2002′s “Road To Perdition.”I can’t imagine a movie world where movie lovers can’t look forward to a new Paul Newman movie but its better he go out while he can and not be forced to due to illness or worse. I wanted to take a look back at his long and storied career with all the highs befitting his immense talent and all the lows befitting an actor working for money or simply choosing poorly.1950′s – Newman’s film debut came in 1954′s “The Silver Chalice,” a film so bad that Newman would later take out a newspaper ad apologizing and advising fans to never watch it. His next film got him his first real notices as boxer Rocky Graciano in “Somebody Up There Likes Me.” His next few films (The Rack; The Helen Morgan Story; Until They Sail) provided Newman with good roles that were little seen. 1958 saw the release of “The Long Hot Summer” and “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” and the success of both films made Newman a movie star. He finished the decade with the forgettable “Rally Round the Flag, Boys” and the inspired “The Young Philadelphians.”
Jun
11
Kenyon College in Ohio Benefits from Newman’s GenerosityPaul Newman is more than just an actor. He is a well-known philanthropist, having given over $175 million dollars to charity from the profits on his Newman’s Own food products and he is at it again. ABC News reports that Mr. Newman and his wife, actress Joanne Woodward, are giving $10 million to Kenyon College in Ohio, which is Newman’s alma mater. The money will be used to help start a
scholarship fund. Mr. Newman, 82, who graduated from the private liberal arts school in 1949 with a degree in drama and economics, had this to say about Kenyon. “My days there were among the happiest and most formative of my life. I believe strongly that we should be doing whatever we can to make all higher education opportunities available to deserving students. I hope others will support Kenyon in this manner.” While Newman and his wife have donated privately to the college in the past, they were urged to go public this time in the hopes that it will encourage others to donate. College spokesman Shawn Presley said that the first Newman’s Own scholarship recipients will be announced this summer. The $10 million donation is being used to fund partial and full scholarships for 15 to 20 students each year. The Newman’s Own line was started in 1987 with the intent of it being a small, boutique type operation. Instead it spread like wildfire and is now on grocery store shelves nationwide. The line includes popcorn, salsa, salad dressing, lemonade, steak sauce, and marinades. The expected profit of the business was $1200 a year. In the last 20 years the company’s profit has been over $175 million dollars. In 1988 Mr. Newman donated the funding to create the “Hole in the Wall Gang” camps for children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The first camp was opened in Ashford, CT, and there are now 8 camps- five in the United States and 1 each in Ireland, United Kingdom, and France, with more scheduled to be opened in the future. 13,000 children attend the camps each year, free of charge; thanks to the profits from the Newman’s Own food products.
Jun
8
Don’t Be Misled by Weight Loss Myths
For many people, weight loss is a struggle. Many people spend their time jumping on and off the scales only to find themselves disappointed. The reason so many people become disappointed is because they don’t have their
weight loss facts straight. Many people are misled when it comes to weight loss. Before you become frustrated, take time to read these weight loss facts.
Ten Weight Loss Facts to Keep in Mind #1: Muscle Weighs More Than Fat
If you are exercising in hopes of speeding up the weight loss process, don’t get discouraged if the scales won’t budge. Even if your weight goes up a few pounds, this isn’t a reason to get discouraged. The fact is, as you exercise, you will build muscle which will weigh more than fat. Instead of getting on your scale every week, pay more attention to other signs that show your weight loss.
Ten Weight Loss Facts to Keep in Mind #2: Starvation Slows Down Metabolism
Many people think they can simply cut their calorie intake down to 500 calories per day and speed up the weight loss process. The fact is, when you starve yourself, you are actually slowing your metabolism down. Your body will begin to hold onto to fat and calories as a means of sustaining itself.
Ten Weight Loss Facts to Keep in Mind #3: A Two Pound a Week Weight Loss is Healthy
Many people get discouraged after their second weigh in. This is normally because their first weigh in was a large number, such as 5 pounds. When they don’t see another 5 pound weight loss, they become frustrated. Don’t let this happen to you. The fact is, many doctors will tell you that a 2 pound weight loss is healthy and should be what you’re reaching for each week.
Ten Weight Loss Facts to Keep in Mind #4: Exercise Will Increase Weight Loss
Many people feel that a simple change in their diet is enough to take off the extra pounds. But, the fact is, you need to exercise in order for your weight loss goals to be met. Exercising will increase muscle mass, which will in turn increase the amount of calories you burn each day.
Ten Weight Loss Facts to Keep in Mind #5: Diet Pills Can Be Deadly
Jun
3
Kenyon College announced on Saturday that alumnus and actor Paul Newman has donated $10 million for a scholarship fund. Newman attended Kenyon and graduated in 1949 with a degree in drama and economics. Newman was urged along with his wife Joanne Woodward to make their large donation to Kenyon public to encourage other alumni to give to other scholarship funds. The donation will help in creating a rolling fund to provide partial and full scholarships for 15 to 20 students yearly. The
Paul Newman Donates $10 Million to Kenyon College first of the Newman’s Own scholarships will be handed out in the up coming academic year. According to the Associated Press, after looking back on his career of over 50 years Newman stated, “My days there [Kenyon College] were among the happiest and most formative of my life. I believe strongly that we should be doing whatever we can to make all higher education opportunities available to deserving students. I hope others will support Kenyon in this manner.” In addition to this most recent gift, Newman is also well known for the over $175 million he has contributed to various charities, including his own Hole in the Wall camps for children with cancer and other life-threatening illness. Newman’s Own stands out among other business because it sees no profits after cost and other taxable responsibilities are met. Paul Newman’s career began in early 1950s with small television roles and later grew into movie roles due to his captivating style. In 1958 he met his future wife Joanne Woodward on the set of “The Long, Hot Summer” acting opposite her and Orson Welles. Newman received his first Oscar nomination in 1959 for his portrayal of Brick Pollitt in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” His career continued with 6 more Oscar nominations until his first win in 1987 for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “The Color of Money.” Since then he gone back to his first love of the stage and has helped in many acting studios for young and upcoming actors.
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