Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this oh so good Wednesday. Now perhaps you didn’t know or maybe you already new, but for those who didn’t today of course is the 22nd of October 2008 and it is also the 295th day of the year…There are 70 days remaining until the end of the year…I hope that you are feeling fantastic and oh so wonderful on this Wednesday morning…If it is your birthday today then happy birthday… Do you like the way you look in a photograph and are you photogenic…Now you might be thinking why am I even asking such a question… Have you ever been jealous of the person that always looks good in photos, even if they're not particularly good-looking? Now earlier I in MC Chat I spoke about being photogenic, I even posed the question do you like the way you look in a photograph and if men also criticise themselves like some women do…Well I do have things to help you the next time you find yourself in that situation…

1. Before you even step anywhere near the camera, give yourself a once-over.

2. When you have been positioned, stand (if you're standing) as straight as you can.

3. Always look directly at the top of the camera.

4. Smile.

5. Ready? Say cheese!

Word of the Day:

FORGO – To abstain from; to do without

Trivial Question:

Q: Name the Classic Cape Malay curried dish made from mince, eggs and
milk?
A: Bobotie

Did You Knows:

Eskimos use refrigerators to keep food from freezing…Here’s another interesting fact… As babies we are born with 300 bones but in adulthood we have 206 bones

We had interviews with:

Anton Pretorious from Spice for Life and he’ll be chatting to us about why men hate dieting and what it means and is in society today.

We wrapped up our series of interview with Wendy Spalding from Tuesday Consulting and she spoke to us about Tuesday Consulting and South African career women.

Tip of the Day:

None the less its time for your Tip of the Day and we talking about ways to stay energized all day…

1. Start the day right. Yes, that means breakfast. Combine a whole grain with fruit, skim dairy, or soy milk, and even add some lean protein to the mix to sustain energy levels throughout the morning.

2. Have a mid-morning snack. Combine a protein and a carbohydrate. It is fine to be hungry mid-morning, so honor your hunger and give your body fuel when it is asking for it. Try yogurt with a peach, low fat string cheese with an apple, or cottage cheese and grapes.

3. Eat lunch on time. Don't push back lunch until you are ravenous. Instead, eat your mid-day fuel right on time to keep your blood glucose levels nice and steady.

4. Boost your mental energy. Nature's nutrition for the brain are omega-3 fatty acids. Add light tuna or salmon to your lunchtime food choices, in addition to walnuts, tofu, and canola oil.

5. Start the day with moderate caffeine levels and keep caffeine intake modest. While it does increase mental energy, too much caffeine may lead to energy highs and then lows, and it can interferes with quality sleep.

6. Limit processed foods high in sugar. Avoid the office candy jar, treats, and vending machine whenever possible. Processed foods do not provide sustained energy and can result in low-energy moments during the day.

7. Consume foods high in folate. Higher levels of blood folate have been associated with faster and better thought processing. Good sources include lentils, chickpeas, black beans, asparagus, broccoli, avocado, and orange juice.

8. Have an afternoon snack. If dinner is late or if you have an evening workout scheduled, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat yogurt provide energizing carbohydrate.

9. Consume complex carbohydrates that contain fiber. The fiber allows the carbohydrates to be released more slowly, providing sustained energy. Opt for whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and whole grain cereals.

10. Stay hydrated. About two-thirds of our body is water, and dehydration can contribute to reduced energy levels.

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Quote of the Day:

Benjamin Franklin - Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have oh so super Wednesday. Let’s chat again tomorrow…Much Love…Peace.

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