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I'm Johanna. I'll Come and Go. What can I say? I try.One thing I LOVE to do is to analyze dreams. Just tell me about a dream you had, and I'll help you understand what it means. :)
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I was raised agnostic, which my family is. My dad was raised a conservative catholic, but now is totally against religion and so is my mom. I was always very distant from religion & actually disliked it. Now, being a senior in highschool I've suddenly become interested. How do I go about furthering this interest and finding information about it? My family already doesn't support this and I wouldn't even know what to do if I stepped inside a church.
You don't necessarily have to go to a church to explore religion possibilities. When I was young, I was attempted to be raised as a Catholic. But then we stopped going to church, because to me, that's not what I consider religion. Religion can be a very open thing, like going to church with others to sing songs and read the bible together, or it can be a very personal and spiritual thing that you do alone, which is what it's like for me.
You are probably old enough to make your own decisions, and your parents have to accept that. My mom always told me that anytime I wanted to take up a religion again, I could. If your parents ask about it, tell them that you're old enough to make your own decisions in life, and that you're not necessarily committing yourself to a religion for the rest of your life, you're just browsing and learning more information because you're curious.
Like I said, you don't have to go to a church to learn about religion. There are many websites and books that might be able to help you. You can also talk to different people that you know and ask them about their religion. (I suppose asking people on here about it, counts too!) But the most important thing is, what do YOU want in a religion? Do you want to make a committment to it, by going to a church every week? Do you want a strict religion that gives you order and a specific plan to follow in your life? Or do you want a more laid back religion that fits into your schedule?
The important thing is, that it's up to you and your values. Research many religions, but if there's alot of things in a religion that don't fit with you or your values, then it's not right for you. Most religions can be modified, as in, you don't have to go to church every week, and you don't have to do a 3 hour long prayer every night, so that you will still have time for yourself. I guess you could say that I am a sort of "Modified-Christian" agnostic. I'd like to be part Wiccan too. I've done witchcraft before, and I don't think it's "evil" at all, its just alot more deeply spiritual and self-based than other religions.
Of course, like others below me said, you can always go to a church for a mass. Everyone should be welcome in a church, but if you go to one, let yourself make the choice, not a priest.
Here's some sites with information on different religions:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm
http://www.omsakthi.org/religions.html
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1699/
http://www.wicca.com/celtic/wicca/wicca0.htm
I have been going to the gym for about 2 weeks now....but I have only lost one pound. I usually get on the treadmill and stairmaster...should I start getting on other machines like the elliptical? I didn't get on that one first because it looks like you need to be kinda in good shape for that. I need all the help I can get! Thanks!
Relax!! You are doing great. You can't expect to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been working out for a few months now, and I've only lost like, 2 pounds. That's because you don't just lose weight when working out. You lose alot of body fat. (On thighs, legs, tummy, etc.) You shouldn't rely on how much you weigh to tell you if you're healthy or not. So step off the scale, and instead, look in the mirror. I, myself, never rely on the scale to tell me if I'm healthy or not. I just look in the mirror to see how I look overall, and *I* decide if I'm doing good, I don't let the scale decide.
Generally, people who weigh alot will lose more pounds. So if you weigh 160+, you're likely to lose more weight faster, than someone who weighs 120 pounds.
Obviously, you're making SOME progress. Working out cannot hurt you at all, so just don't worry about it. Instead of running around to different exercise machines all the time, try choosing just ONE machine to go on for about an hour. I use a stationary bike, for an hour. The most important thing is that you get a solid amount of time on the machine, instead of doing 15 minutes on the treadmill, and 15 minutes on the stairmaster.
You're doing great. keep up the good work!
I'm always unnoticed, no matter what group I'm in. My friends in my group now sometimes don't even realize I'm there, and i really feel like they dont care about me or dont want to hang out with me. How can i be noticed, and make people smile, and just flat out like me? It seems like no one in my group thinks of me as a good friend besides maybe 2 people. It makes me really sad and i'm not confident or loud, but thats what i really want to be. How can i do that? How can i make people notice me? thanks..
I have the exact same problem. I've been in so many different groups of friends, I can't even remember them all. I'm constantly changing friends, because whoever I hang out with, I just feel like I don't belong. Or more like, I simply don't belong with other people.
I'm not sure if this is along the lines of what you're feeling, but if it is, maybe you just have to realize that you're a very independent person that doesn't need a million other people to complete them. Don't be sad! Be happy that you don't need people to control your life. Some people actually do, they can't function without being under the control of others.
Now, everyone should have a few close friends. When you have friends, you should be able to be yourself around them instead of trying to put on a huge show and being the center of attention. So I'm sorry if I've been rambling on, but here's my advice, try to make your group notice you by sugguesting fun things to do. Maybe if you try to plan some activities for your group of friends, they will appreciate you more. organize a fun trip to the movies, the mall, a rollerskating place, a miniature golf place, or a crazy random place! This should get their attention.
Also, speak up a little more. Friends should have good communication so try starting up the conversations. You can gossip, or tell them some of your experiences. (Example: "Hey, this is random but a few weeks ago....) Tell them funny or scary experiences you've had, and encourage them to join in by saying, "How about you guys?"
Bottom line is, you should try to be yourself with your friends, but have a little fun. If they're really your friends, they will like you for who you are. If you have at least ONE friend who supports you this way, thats great. Sometimes all you need is one or two friends to be happy. I know that I don't have a bajillion friends, mainly because I just don't want many friends. If you realize that these girls aren't treating you well, it might be time to slowly drift apart from the group and find some better people to hang out with.
about a week ago my ex of two 1/2 years told me that he couldnt be friends with me anymore bc his current gf was getting jealous.
i dont blame her..he was telling me he still loved me and wanted so badly to be together in the future. as my profile says..i am in a serious realtionship but am still in love with the one i view as my soul mate..well..thats him..
tonight he texted me and now we are talking on aim about it. he is currently apologizing for falling in love with her and ceasing our friendship bc of it...well i went to his myspace and read her comment to him and i just busted out crying and havent stopped...she was saying she loved him sooo much and she'd do anything for him and hes her world..it was soooo hard for me to sit there and read that knowing our past together and knowing he still feels the same way about me that i do him.
im not quite sure what i can do to get over him...its been 6 months since we broke up and we havent really talked at all besides a few brief convos about getting back together..ive tired not talking to him but it just hurts worse..does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can stop loving him???
This is normal for anyone. You've been in a long, serious relationship. It may of even been your first REALLY serious relationship. Of course, these are always the hardest to get over.
I know it's hard, but you should try to talk to him less. The more you talk to him, the more he is going to tell you that he loves you and blah blah blah, and the more you are going to miss him. If he's not breaking up with his current girlfriend, then why bother with him anymore? When you talk to him and spill your emotions to him, you're only giving him the satisfaction of knowing that you're falling apart without him. DON'T let yourself get like that.
You have alot more in your life than him. So instead of focusing on him, get involved in hobbies. What do you like to do? Spend more time doing it. Some great hobbies to take up are: cooking, dancing, writing, acting, singing, drawing, sports, instruments, etc. Or just focus more on your schoolwork. Another good thing that you should do is keep a journal. Write about how you feel about the whole situation in your journal. It will help to relieve stress and take some weight off your shoulders. You can even write songs and poems about him or how you feel. It will help you channel your inner thoughts onto paper, and it will relieve stress.
Another great thing- get your anger and hurt out of your system. You can do this buy playing vigorous sports, self defense/martail arts, kickboxing, dancing, running/jogging, riding a bike, or just plain working out. Any physical exercise you do is helping you to channel your anger into the activity, so that all your negative feelings are out of you. Exercising also releases certain chemicals in your body which make you feel happy. Plus, you're staying healthy,so its all good!
Remember to take a minute to breathe once in a while. Watch a movie, (Lifetime Movies are my absolute FAVORITE to watch when I feel upset.) have a snack, (like chocolate, which will also make you feel happy.) and relax. Don't wait on your ex boyfriend. The relationship is going nowhere. Get out there and take back your life! Hang out with friends, family, or meet some new people! Find a better guy, I know you can do it! :]
P.S. This is kind of random, but usually after a breakup, I make up a fake boyfriend (usually on myspace) to make my ex jealous. Not the best idea, but then again, when he starts saying how much he "wants you back." you can say, "NOPE too late, sucker!" Lol. :)
(13/F)
most of my friends think that theyre fat and have very very low self esteem. they arent fat, but they are a little chubby and if they loose like five pounds i think they will feel better about themselves. i have never told any of them this. they starve themselves and skip means until me and my other friends convince them its how eating disorders start and they need to eat. if they excersized a little like dancing every weekend or somthing im sure theyd be fine. they eat an average amount of food. how can i help them lose the weight without damaging their self esteem? and howw can i help them feel better about themselves? and feel loved and that they dont need to change anything about themselves? should i just get them active? like all go to a dance class or somthing? we are all AMAZING dancers so anything involving dancing they would be very eager to do. i just want them to be content with who they are. and understand that nobody thinks of them differently because of their weight but also if it bothers them i want them to know im here to help them
any ideas? thank you soooo much!
First, you definitely should talk to them. And I mean more than just saying, "You're not fat." Tell them that skipping meals makes you gain even MORE weight. It really does, because the weight you lose form not eating for a week, you usually gain bakc in the next few weeks. Actually, exercise is the most effective way to lose weight.
Dancing would be a fun way to get in shape! There are many classes you can sign up for, some at night, some on weekends. Here's an amazing workout program thats been around since the 80's and still is around today. It's called Jazzercise. It is dancing to modern music:
Website:
http://www.jazzercise.com/
Of course, many of these classes cost money so if you don't think you can afford them, you can start your own class! Try this- every Saturday, or Sunday, or Friday night, whenever is good for you, invite your friends over for a "dance party." You can all bring your favorite songs to dance to and just have fun working out. Clear a room in your house where you could dance. Also, to encourage your friends to eat, provide healthy, low calorie snacks. Here are some good snacks you can offer them or put out when they're over: Quakers Granola Bars, Quakers Rice Snacks, Pretzels, Apples, Bananas, Yogurt, etc. I really reccomend Quakers Rice Snacks because they're like 60 calories for 10 rice cakes and they come in flavors like Caramel, Cheese, Chocolate, Kettle Corn, and Barbeque.
Also make sure you're supporting your friends. I have this problem with some of my friends too. They get very nervous when there's a cookie in front of them and they start saying, "I can't eat this...I'll get fat." so what I do, is I eat WITH them! It will make them feel better about eating, if you always eat with them. (To show them that you're not afraid to eat.) Also you could say things like, "It's just a cookie, don't worry about it. You can work it off at our next dance party."
Or, if they're scared to eat, say, "Did you know you burn 1000 calories every day just by BREATHING?" It's true! You really do! You also burn about 70 calories making your bed. And up to 300 calories just walking to classes. Telling them things like this, might help them to feel better about eating. Keep up the great work. :]
I'm 5'2, about 190-ish lbs, and 17. Is it possibly to loose 60 to 80 lbs in a 1 year and 2 months. I want to loose that much by my senior prom. Is it possibly? Would I need a crash diet or basic diet and exercise? Any advice will be appreciated.
Crash Diets= Bad. You actually gain more weight from them. The weight you'll lose in a week, will be gained back sometime later. Or its possible to even gain more weight.
Cutting Calories Alone= Bad. People think that they can lose weight just buy cutting calories. Actually, exercise combined with HEALTHY eating is the most effective way to lose weight.
Exercising and Not Eating = Bad. You NEED to eat to be able to exercise. If you don't eat, you will have no fuel to exercise and you will become tired easily and not be able to.
Exercising & Eating HEALTHY= Good! Read below.
Working out in moderation is good. If you want to lose weight AND keep the weight OFF, then you have to basically work out for the rest of your life. So it's important that you start slow for right now. Try to work out the same amount of time each day, and work out every day. Start out by fast-walking, riding a bike, running on a slow treadmill, or dancing for 30 minutes every day. This is the most effective way to lose weight.
Remember to try to work out every day, whether you have school or not that day. You can probably find at least 30 minutes in your schedule at night or in the late afternoon that you can work out. Work out 30 minutes a day for about a month, or longer if you need it. Then, once you build up some strength, try to work your way up to 45 - 60 minutes exercise a day. Try to find a phsyical activity that you like to do. Like to dance? Crank up the music and just dance! It burns calories, and when you're having fun working out, you'll want to work out more. Also, you can try weight training too. Basically stretching, side bends, leg lifts, and situps are all good exercises to use weights with. Start out with 2 to 3 pound weights.
Of course eating right plays a huge part in losing weight. Starving yourself is bad, because it actually makes you gain MORE weight eventually and by starving yourself, you won't be able to work out. (By the way, working out is the most effective way to lose weight. Exercise is even better than dieting. You lose more weight from exercise than from cutting calories.)
So basically just try to eat healthy. Here's the best way to eat healthy: Don't eat a lot of cookies, chips, candy, etc. But don't cut junk food out of your diet completely! Allow yourself to have maybe 2 cookies a day and 2 pieces of candy. You need to eat SOME junk food each day, because if you don't, you will eventually give in and eat alot of it. So its better just to eat a smaller amount of junk food. The next thing you should do is, instead of just 3 basic meals, try having small snacks between meals. Eating snacks between meals can help boost your metabolism, and prevent you from overeating later. Also, you NEED to eat food to be able to work out. When I am hungry, and I'm working out, its impossible for me to work out. Thats why you should eat a meal or a snack, then wait 30 minutes, then work out. Some great snacks to try are: Apples, Bananas, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Yogurt, or Quakers Rice Snacks.
One more thing, don't be so negative about yourself. I don't know you, but I think everyone is beautiful in their own way. You don't have to be size 0 to be beautiful. Look in the mirror at least once a day and say "I'm hot," or name one feature that you like about yourself. (Example: "I have pretty eyes.") Sounds corny, but it teaches you to learn to love your body and treat it well. Sorry this was so long but I really hope I helped!
ok if anybody ahs buddy4u tell me this!!!
how do i change my sn. i dont want my real one there. i want the one for my buddy4u sn. so that htey im me there and not on my real one. lol k kthnkx =D
Alright, you just go to "Edit Profile." At the top, there's a section and it says, "Username, AIM Screenname, and Email Adress." You just go to AIM Screenname and backspace out your screenname. I don't really think buddy4u has an Instant Messaging system. You can only talk through AIM or you can talk by leaving messages back and forth in people's guestbook.
If you really feel the need to IM with people on Buddy4U, you can make a seperate AIM screenname just for people on Buddy4U to IM you. I've been on Buddy4U for 3 years, so hope I helped and look me up sometime: NovemberRain.
people always say im random... i dunno, how do i not be random? i guess its just myself, but sometiemes i say things and my friends are like "that is soo random" and im like.. "how is that really random?" because it was in my head, and when theres nothing to talk about, you bring up a subject! sometimes its kinda annoying.. ugh... so.. well.. how do i stop being so random? how do people become random anyway? answer anything related to this paragraph.
It's normal. I'm like that too. And believe me, there are probably people ALOT worse than you when it comes to that. Try to resist urges to scream "Purple Unicorns!" in the middle of conversations. That, would be a little TOO much randomness, even though it's alright sometimes when you're just goofing off with you friends. If your friends really disapprove of you bringing up topics to talk about, ask THEM what they want to talk about. Try saying, "So whats on your mind?" which will give THEM a chance to bring up things that they want to talk about. You can also use transitioning to make it sound less random- like, "Yeah...that reminds me of a time..." You get the point. Just keep trying to be yourself, which is the most important thing. :]
13/F
me and this guy were going out last year. it wasnt very serous we didnt really talk. we were 12 gimme a break. and so he broke up with me right before school started and then in like november he said it was the biggest mistake of his life blah blah blah so we started going out again and this time it got wayy serous and it got a little to much for me and then we both changed our feelings and broke up on friday and now i kind of miss having a boyfriend but i dont miss him. anyways now hes telling my friends he still likes me and he kind of hinted he wants to get back together. i hinted back that i dont want to and told my friends i dont want to go out with him. a few of my friends like him and i know it wont work out and im pretty sure hes just using me because he wants a girlfriend. but also, if he really is nice and sincere i dont want to hurt him. and if he is just a jerk i dont wanna play into his game. how can i tell? it seems like he only says sweet stuff when he wants somthing. wich is kind of annoying. like hes working twords a goal and him being sweet is only to help him achieve this goal. omg this is very long sorry!
I know how you feel!I've had this problem so many times. So basically, around when you're 12 or 13, everyone is just starting to get into this whole dating thing. EvERYONE wants a boyfriend or girlfriend, I mean, it doesn't even matter if two people even like each other at your age, everyone just wants to say they have a boyfriend/girlfriend, you know?
Well here's my advice, I would definitely not fool around with this guy any longer. He sounds unreal and untrustworthy. I think you're right when you said that he may only want you, just because he simply wants to say he has a girlfriend. I imagine that you must be really annoyed with all of this. I had a boyfriend that I broke up with, and after he kept calling me and telling me, "Oh you're so beautiful...I love you...I need you." That is total bullcrap. Noone even knows what love is at 13. So, you should stop this guy before he becomes totally completely obsessed with you like mine did!
Just tell him sometime, (its best to say it to his face), "Look, I'm not interested in you anymore. I moved on and I think you should too. It's not going to work, and its never going to work, so I think we should see other people." Don't be afraid to get a little mean with this guy. If saying it nicely won't work- don't hesitate to get a little nasty, or else he will never leave you alone.
You want him to know that you're mature and that you can move on from things. Tell him to leave you alone once, and then after that, just ignore him. Find another guy who really likes you for who you are, and most importantly, that YOU really like.
on march 18 i'm going to myrtal beach for cheerleading nationals. i'm not like fat but i've gained some weight and have huge love handles. i plan on going on a diet and doing a 10minute ab work-out everynight + cheerleading. the only problem is, i have trouble sticking to my plan. i need some good ones to stay motivated. any ideas? thankss.
I have this problem too. Here's some good ways to stay motivated:
1.) Keep a journal. Keep track of your progress in a journal. Write down your goals and feelings. it's important to keep track of the emotional side of working out too. You can even keep a track sheet to track how much you work out. It might help to look at it and see how much you've already done. I don't keep one, because it doesn't work for everyone. But I do have a regular journal.
2.) Look in the mirror every day and say something nice and positive to yourself. Sounds corny, but it helps me if I stand in the mirror for a few minutes and say, "You know what? I'm hot." This helps because when you're in a good mood, you're more likely to work out, than you are when you're in a bad mood. So basically, positive attitude=better workout.
3.) Here's a thought: did you know that working out helps a ton with your period? It's true! Working out improves your mood, it helps get rid of PMS emotional and physical symptoms. Cramps will get better, and you may even get shorter or lighter periods, depending on your work out.
4.) Make a schedule. This may be the most important step. Set aside a specific time to work out. Pick a time that you'll have the most free time and feel the most energized. For me, I like to work out in the evening around 7, or in the late afternoon. Try to pick an hour a day that can be used just for work out time.
You'll do great. Hope I helped!
ok well i heard keratin helps hair? if so please name a few foods that have keratin in them and could you name a few foods that are also healthy for hair the promotes shiny, full and healthy hair? thanks!!! :))))))))
Ys, that helps your hair. Other good things to eat for your hair are: eggs, nuts, particularly almonds, and certain fruits such as strawberries & raspberries. I also hear that avocado is good for your hair. But the best is nuts particularly almonds. All the hair experts will tell you it. :]
someone please get me diet foods! like what can i eat exactly for breakdast lunch dinner? snacks? please help.
Eating 3 meals is important, but you should also try to have snacks in between meals too. Especially try to have snacks between lunch and dinner. This boosts your metabolism, prevents you from overreating later. Also its important to eat enough because it will help you feel less tired and give you more energy to exercise.
Breakfast: It's very important so don't skip it. Try to have a hot breakfast, like oatmeal or cream of wheat. You can buy instant oatmeal packets that are very easy to make! They're low calorie and they fill you up. Or, have a granola bar and maybe a banana. Granol bars are faster to eat than cereal and they're low calorie. (Try Quakers!) Bananas are very low in calories and its fruit, so you're getting your serving of fruit. Or you can drink fruit juice.
Lunch: Sandwiches are probably the easiest thing you can have. You should try eating very lean meats such as chicken and turkey cold cuts. Eat a small amount of turkey or, try low calorie, vegetarian turkey: Tofurkey. You can buy it in deli slices. It tastes almost like real turkey! Cheese can be fattening, so try to stick to regular American cheese which is low calorie, or if you feel like a change, try some soy cheese. It's usually near the soy turkey. it tastes exactly like cheese, but most soy based cheeses are only 35 calories. Skip out on the mayonnaise- its pretty high in fat. Try mustard instead. Also try to drink milk or water, and its FINE if you have a few pieces of candy for dessert.
Snacks: Good snacks that are low calorie are: yogurt, pretzels, fruit (like apples and bananas.), raw veggies, animal crackers, or my favorite- Quaker Rice Snacks.
Dinner: Eat a dinner that will fill you up. You don't want to wake up at 5 in the morning feeling starving. Try eating a frozen dinner, the best kinds are: Lean Cuisine frozen dinners & Healthy Choice Frozen Dinners. If you actually want to make something, try making something with rice. Rice is very filling and good for you, so things like stir fry would be good. Stir fry gives you veggies, meat, and grain. Also try to have bread with your dinner. And make sure you drink a glass of milk.
Dessert: You shouldn't cut out desserts or junk food completely. if you don't eat ANY junk food, you will probably give in and eat alot of it later. That's why its VERY important to allow yourself to have 2 or 3 junk food/ desserts a day. So allow yourself to have 2 cookies, or 1 cookie and a few pieces of candy. (It's not as many calories as you think.)
Beverages: Drink Milk, Juice, or water when you can. Starbucks drinks are VERY high in calories. Did you know that frozen coffee drinks have as many calories as a whole meal?! Yup-so coffee drinks should only be for special occasions. Same with soda pop. Soda pop=bad for your weight and teeth. Try to cut down your soda consumption to only one soda per day.
All of this will help, but of course exercise will also help you too.
im 16 and im 4'11 and i weight 107 pounds and i want to gain more weight in my breast and butt ; are their any types of foods that will help ? or workouts i could do ? thanksz
I wouldn't sugguest pigging out on junk food. Sure, cookies, cake, candy and chips will give you weight on your butt and breasts, but it might also give you weight in places you DON'T want it. I sugguest eating lots of lean meats: turkey, ham, chicken, etc. And make sure to eat fruits and vegetables every day. This includes drinking fruit juice, or having a piece of fruit for a snack. Also make sure you're drinking milk every day, or eating yogurt.
I know that if you want to "plump" up your butt, squats are good exercises for it. Try using weights (2 or 3 pound weights) hold the weights in your hands, keep your legs a shoulder length apart, and then, squat down. This helps the muscles in your butt. Try for 30+ squats a day.
As for breasts, the only exercise I really know of is just working your arms with weights. Try holding weights then overlapping your arms and extending them forward. (like making a sideways X with your arms.) This helps create better cleavage, or so I've heard. Also, situps are a good idea because if you have a really flat stomach, sometimes your boobs look bigger. Or you know, you can always get a padded bra if you're still unsatisfied.
Ok so i'm 13 and about to go into high school but want to lose weight over the summer if i start now since the school year is not over if i start now and then keep exercising over the summer is there anyway i could lose like 100- 120 pounds?? and if so how can i make this happen
No, that's impossible. Even if you were to exercise every day and starve yourself, you still could not lose that much weight in a short period of time. If you did lose alot of weight, chances are, you would gain the weight back as soon as school started again.
This is a problem I went through last summer. During the summer, you'll have alot of time to work out. You'll have at least 2 free hours a day, but thats in the summer. Once school starts, you find yourself with less free time. That's why you might immediately gain the weight back once school starts.
So what I'm trying to say is, working out in moderation is much better. If you want to lose weight AND keep the weight OFF, then you have to basically work out for the rest of your life. So it's important that you start slow for right now. Try to work out the same amount of time each day, and work out every day. Start out by fast-walking, riding a bike, running on a slow treadmill, or dancing for 30 minutes every day. This is the most effective way to lose weight.
Remember to try to work out every day, whether you have school or not that day. You can probably find at least 30 minutes in your schedule at night or in the late afternoon that you can work out. Work out 30 minutes a day for about a month, or longer if you need it. Then, once you build up some strength, try to work your way up to 45 - 60 minutes exercise a day. Try to find a phsyical activity that you like to do. Like to dance? Crank up the music and just dance! It burns calories, and when you're having fun working out, you'll want to work out more. Also, you can try weight training too. Basically stretching, side bends, leg lifts, and situps are all good exercises to use weights with. Start out with 2 to 3 pound weights.
Of course eating right plays a huge part in losing weight. Starving yourself is bad, because it actually makes you gain MORE weight eventually and by starving yourself, you won't be able to work out. (By the way, working out is the most effective way to lose weight. Exercise is even better than dieting. You lose more weight from exercise than from cutting calories.)
So basically just try to eat healthy. Here's the best way to eat healthy: Don't eat a lot of cookies, chips, candy, etc. But don't cut junk food out of your diet completely! Allow yourself to have maybe 2 cookies a day and 2 pieces of candy. You need to eat SOME junk food each day, because if you don't, you will eventually give in and eat alot of it. So its better just to eat a smaller amount of junk food. The next thing you should do is, instead of just 3 basic meals, try having small snacks between meals. Eating snacks between meals can help boost your metabolism, and prevent you from overeating later. Also, you NEED to eat food to be able to work out. When I am hungry, and I'm working out, its impossible for me to work out. Thats why you should eat a meal or a snack, then wait 30 minutes, then work out. Some great snacks to try are: Apples, Bananas, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Yogurt, or Quakers Rice Snacks.
One more thing, don't be so negative about yourself. I don't know you, but I think everyone is beautiful in their own way. You don't have to be size 0 to be beautiful. Look in the mirror at least once a day and say "I'm hot," or name one feature that you like about yourself. (Example: "I have pretty eyes.") Sounds corny, but it teaches you to learn to love your body and treat it well. Sorry this was so long but I really hope I helped!
i am from india.my only child is 2.5 years old.she is quite sensitive and emotional.the boy next door is 3.5 years old and tries to dominate her by snatching her things, shouting and crying if she doesnt give them(otherwise she always does),and whenever he has a chance he tries to hurt her by pulling her hair,kicking her or pushing and pulling her.they seldom play in harmony.the problem is that my daughter does not like to play with anybody else but him and i am left with no other alternative but let her play.but his behaviour angers me.what should i do with him?
It's important that you recognize the boy's poor behavior, which you already have. Are the boys parents around? You may want to bring the issue up to his parents. You should tell his parents that their child is being very inconsiderate and sometimes physically hurts your daughter. There is not much you can do about how the boy's parents react. Most of the time- the parents won't do anything, so that's why you have to do something for your daughter.
Try talking to your daughter, if talking to the boy's parents doesn't work. Ask your daughter if she really likes playing with that boy. Tell her that sometimes he does not treat her good. Explain this in the best way you possibly can to a 2 year old. Tell her that if she wants to, she can yell "Stop!" at him if he tries to hurt her. She should learn how to stand up for herself verbally, but not violently.
Your daughter is probably too young to fully understand the situation. So if she only wants to play with this boy, its normal for a child her age. If the boy's behavior is really bothering you, you can say something to the boy, like, "Please do not hit my daughter like that." or find another toy and try to get the boy to play with a different toy, than the one your daughter has.
It's also a good idea to try to find more friends for your daughter. She can still play with the boy, but try to find a few more kids that she can play with in addition to the boy. Maybe if the little boy is in a group with alot of other kids, he won't pick on your daughtr so much. :]
My friend Haley's mom is elderly. Haley says that every time she asks her mom to clarify something her mom jumps down her throat. Haleys mom tells Haley you are going to send me to an early grave. In addition her mom gets mad at Haleys sister as well. Haley wants to know any suggestions on how to handle her mom and is this normal for her mother. Her mother is 82.
This seems pretty normal for an aging woman. Her mom is quite elderly, and that is an age where lots of women start to become more easily irritated and often controllive. I have a grandmother that is like that. It may have something to do with just generally getting older and more cranky, or it could be certain health problems. Perhaps her mom feels very old and maybe that is what bothers her. Also, if there are any problems in her life, she might take out her anger on Haley.
Not many websites have alot of information about this, but WebMD may have some related information, such as this page: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/98/104751.htm
You also should talk to a doctor, they will know more than any of us can tell you.
Tell Haley to talk to her mom also. Staying calm is the key in this situation. If Haley's mom flips out on her, tell her to say calmly, "Mom, I'm sorry. But I'm doing the best I can, please don't get angry at me." Also, I find that any crying/lovey dovey stuff works too. Perhaps she should try to spend more time with her mom too, to improve the relationship.
Im so confused right now. I have the most amazing boyfriend who I love very much. Meanwhile theres this other great guy who likes me now. It really annoys me that guys dont want me until they find out im in a relationship. I dont know what to do. I dont mean to sound like a whore which I do sound like one. Im just confused and need help so please help me
You don't sound like a whore. I've been in this situation before too. You have to really think about this. Ask yourself, Does your boyfriend really love you? Do you still feel a spark (an attraction) between you two? Do you feel happy with him, or do you feel like things are getting boring? These questions are important to ask yourself because they'll help you understand what you have in your relationship right now, and what you're actually looking for in a relationship.
Now, you said that this guy didn't want you until he found out you were in a relationship. That's pretty dumb of him, I mean, if this guy REALLY liked you, he would of ALWAYS shown interest in you. So don't break up with your boyfriend quite yet. If you do, it might be the complete end of it and you might not be able to get him back. You want to get to know the other guy a little better first before you make up your mind. Start out by being friends with the new guy, get to know him a little better before you make a decision.
I can't really tell you what exactly to do because I haven't met your boyfriend or the other guy. The next step is up to you. Whatever you decide, make sure you're 100% positive of your decision.
If you decide you want to make a change in your life and go out with the new guy, go for it. But if you're not sure, try asking your boyfriend if you guys could "take a break for a while because you have alot on your mind right now."
Also, there's nothing wrong with being single if you decide you want to be single for a while either. :]
is there something you can do so that people cant see all your friends on myspace?... like when you hit view all of ...'s friends... is there a way to disable that? thanks!
http://www.mypimpspace.com/hide-sections/
This hides ANY sections you want to hide. More than just your top friends, but anything on your page.
I fell for my best friend Jacob,
he liked me too but my previous boyfriend
had cheated on me a few weeks before and I was
still rather torn. Jacob said he understood and
he promised he'd wait until I was ready for
a relationship again. I found out today he asked
out another girl. I don't know what to do any
more, my heart is beyond shattered from both of
these heartbreaks. I can't really trust anyone
anymore, no one's telling me the truth. Where do
I go from here? I still love my boyfriend that
cheated on me, I still feel for the guy that left
me.
I'm sorry, boys can sometimes suck. Especially if you're a teen, everything is crazy right now. You just need to take a step back from it all, and breathe. Just remember, that if you're a teen, relationships are not going to last forever. So maybe Jacob is going out with a new girl, but how long exactly do you think it's going to last? You may be suprised to find out, that when they break up, he will crawl back to you. It's happened to me before. Right now, you just have to take them both for what they're worth. (Jacob & Your Ex Boyfriend.) They're guys, and even if they're your friends, they can still be jerky sometimes. I know for a fact that it's very hard to have a relationship with a guy friend. I used to like my guy friend also, but I was getting mixed messages from him and I never could figure out whether he liked me or not.
What you should do is talk to Jacob. Sometimes guys do weird things like that, because they are unsure of their emotions at the time. Maybe he was having second thoughts about the whole thing. It's possible that he asked the other girl out because he thought you were too hung up on your ex boyfriend. Maybe he did it to make you mad or jealous. Or maybe he was simply tired of waiting. Ask him about it, but don't get too upset. You still should try to keep your friendship with him, above all. Dating could possibly ruin a friendship, so maybe it's for the better that he didn't go out with you. Don't stress out about this so much. Maybe neither of these guys are right for you. Someday, you will find the perfect guy for you who will love you and be honest with you. Hang in there!
I need some step-by-step lessons on how to sell clothes on eBay.
Do you need to put a credit card number in?
Does is cost money?
Thanks in advance!
I know a fair amount on eBay. Here are the basics:
1.) You need to set up an eBay account. I'm not sure if setting up an account costs money or not. It might, it may be a very small amount. I don't think it does though.
2.) Yes, you need to put a credit card number in, I'm pretty sure. But eBay is very reliable and trusted and would never give it out. You will also probably need to set up a PayPal account, so that people can pay you directly.
3.) There are many different ways people can pay you on eBay. People can send you checks, cash, money orders, or they can pay you directly through a paypal account. Paypal account information can be found at PayPal.com.
4.) For every item you list, eBay charges money for the listing. Let's say you want to sell a shirt. You have to create a page about the shirt. You can put pictures of the shirt up, and write about what the shirt looks like. Make sure to include if the shirt is coming from a house that you smoke in, or if you have any pets. I do have pets, but I say that I don't since they are very clean and are never near my items. The page that you create about the shirt you're selling, is called a listing. Listings come with cute backgrounds that you can choose. I'm pretty sure eBay charges maybe 5 cents per listing. If you know alot of web design, you can make your own background and not have to pay eBay for the background. (Trust me, how your listing looks REALLY does matter. People are more likely to buy from you if your page looks nice, colorful, filled with pictures, and descriptions.)
5.) It's hard to sell right away on ebay. People like to buy from people who have been selling on ebay for a long time and really know what they're doing. But don't worry, you'll get the hang of it. I'm sorry I can't tell you more, but I'm sure that on the ebay website, there is a page with Frequently Asked Questions and Information about the site. There's also many forums/groups of eBay sellers that can help you out too. :]