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Do You Want To Lose Weight In 2011? Wii Videos Can Be Your 24/7 Gym

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The Biggest Loser Challenge

There are many exercise videos to choose from. With the new Biggest Loser Series starting with a new group of contestants tonight and the popularity of this show, I have decided to share information on “The Biggest Loser Challenge” video for the Wii System. This is considered one of the leading interactive health and fitness videos.

This video provides an exercise simulation game based on the popular TV show. The 125 plus exercises, co-op play option, integration option with the Wii Balance Board featuring the cast and trainers of the show provides the user with a fun and healthy exercise program suitable for all members of the family. Every member of your family can get fit for the cost of this video and do it in the comfort of your home without going to the gym.

50 all new recipes are also included from the The Biggest Loser Cookbook.

This video allows you to exercise in the following environments:

•   The Biggest Loser Ranch
•   The Biggest Loser Gym
•   The Biggest Loser Yoga Area
•   The Biggest Loser Boxing Ring

You will be able to take part in warm ups, cool downs, cardio boxing, yoga, circuit training as well as core exercises. You can create your own fitness routines such as Belly Buster and Boot Camp. Integrate activities with stability balls, resistance bands and free weights.

With The Biggest Loser Challenge you can track your progress, receive encouragement and tips from Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, enter your personal information which will calculate your score that will indicate your current health and fitness level and choose if you want to workout using the Wii Balance Board, stability ball or resistance bands for a more intense program.

This is one of the comments featured, “If you’re a fan of The Biggest Loser TV Show and have always felt you could use a little personal training from Bob and Jillian to lose a little weight yourself, this is the Wii exercise title for you.”

To learn more about this 4-star rated video and customer reviews on Amazon.Com please click on one of the links below. I have also included links for Dumbells for Wii, The Biggest Loser Challenge and the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board.

I wish you greatest success with your weight loss program and becoming more healthy in 2011!

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College Education Financial Assistance

Author: Judy Conway

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The cost of a college education continues to rise. According to Salliemae/Gallup the cost of $15,931 in 2009 has increased to $18,659 in 2010. Below I will share information to assist you with college education financial assistance. Please check out the video above. This information was aired on the Today Show on August 9, 2010.

Scholarship Searches:

Although your searches should normally be done after the first of January, there are still some funds available for college students this year.

Never pay for scholarship searches. Go to http://www.Salliemae.com or http://www.fastweb.com to get scholarship information.

Free Application for Student Assistance:

Most individuals are thinking about attending college, but research shows that only one out of four families have applied for this form. This form is found at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. When you log onto this site you will see three boxes:

#1 Before Beginning a FAFSA
#2 Filling out a FAFSA
#3 FASA follow-up.

These are all self-explanatory.

It is recommended that if you require financial assistance that you always search out Federal funds first as their interest rages are better and they have better payment programs.

529 Savings Plan:

Parents should check out the 529 Savings Plan early on. Lately, there has been a lot of discussion regarding this program.
In making allocations to this program, as your child is in their teens nearing their college years you will want to allocate 15%, or less, in stocks. Put your contributions into money markets or CD’s only. You can put all of your allocation into these areas if you want.

For information on this program go to http://www.savingforcollege.com. Check out the various items in the “Quick Menu” area on the left-hand side of the page. Start with the “College Savings 101” for a complete understanding of this program.

Other family members can contribute to this program. This plan allows you tax advantages and there is no income limitations. Many people neglect to include this $2,500 tax credit on their income tax forms. This credit is allowed for tuition, books, fees and supplies.

Save Money on Textbooks:

You can save hundreds of dollars on textbooks by renting books or buying used, or older editions of textbooks. You can buy or rent online at:

Also, be sure to check out Amazon’s Textbook Buyback program. Log onto Amazon.com, open an account and check out their textbook buyback department. Enter the name of your textbook to find out how much Amazon will pay you. They will put this money on your account.

Sign up for Amazon’s Student program. This will allow you to unlimited two-day free shipping on textbooks and other items. There is no minimum size order required. With the Student Program you will receive Amazon Prime (a $79 value) free for one year. This program is for students only.

You will save hundreds of dollar buying older editions of textbooks. Be sure to check with your professors first to be certain that these older editions are acceptable.

I hope that the information on College Education Financial Assistance I have included here will be helpful to you.

I wish you much success!

Judy Conway
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How to Lose Weight on Vacation

Author: Judy Conway

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Vacation does not have to be the demise of your weight loss program. The following information will help to show you how to lose weight on vacation. When planning your trip include physical activities along with where you are staying, what you are doing when you get to your destination and items to pack.

Make it a family effort. Strive to improve the health of your entire family. You will end up not only building muscles but also relationships with your family members.

When one thinks about vacation, thoughts of spending your time lounging, eating unhealthy foods and consuming calorie laden beverages.
When shopping places to stay on your vacation, I would like to recommend staying at a vacation house. This will give you the capabilities of cooking healthy meals. You will not be sabotaging your weight loss program. Granted a lot of people do not want to spend their time cooking on vacation, but your meals do not have to be elaborate … just healthy.

In addition, you can save a LOT of money not eating out at restaurants. If you do stay at a hotel, check out the restaurants in the area for “healthy” choices. With more people being health conscious nowadays, restaurants are catering more to people desire to eat healthy.

The list below contains some suggestions of ways you can incorporate more physical activity while you are vacationing:

If you are staying at the beach, swimming in the ocean and battling the waves can burn a lot of calories. Also, long walks on the beach are always enjoyable allowing you to burn calories and build leg muscles. Get involved with the kids tossing a Frisbee, or playing volleyball.

Visit a National Park. Enjoy hiking and taking in the beauty of the trails. The fresh air and exercise will contribute to a great night’s sleep.

If you are visiting a historical locale, take a walking tour as opposed to a bus or other motorized tour. You will see a lot more walking, burn calories and get exercise!

Renting bicycles and touring the area is always a great option, and one the children will definitely enjoy. Just be sure you obey all of the traffic rules and know where you are going.

If you are traveling in the winter time, skiing, ice skating, snowboarding or sledding is a lot of fun. All of these sports will give you a definite workout and be fun for the entire family. You can still spend time socializing in front of a cozy fireplace.

Wherever you go on vacation you will most likely find a swimming pool. Do laps with the children, or by yourself.

If you are involved with an exercise program at home where you are doing yoga, muscle building, strength resistance or just walking you can take simple portable equipment, that you can pack in your suitcase, on vacation to keep you on track with your exercise regimen.

If you are a yoga enthusiast, consider packing Yoga Paws. These are mini Yoga mats for your hands and feet. These weigh two pounds and four ounces and would be absolutely convenient for traveling if you are concerned with your luggage weight. Throw in your favorite DVD and you will be prepared to stay on track. You can also find travel Yoga mats.

The SPRI Xertube Resistance Bands come with a door attachment and exercise chart and will be like a gym away from home. They come in medium, heavy and extra heavy. These bands provide you with a highly versatile way to add resistance training to your workout anytime and anywhere. Each kit includes two illustrated charts of exercises, including bicep curls, shoulder presses, and back extensions. Designed for light and speedy mobility, the strap can be rolled up to stash in a gym bag or suitcase.

Last time I checked these items were all in stock at Amazon.com and they are eligible for the Free Super Saver Shipping Program.

Personally, I do a walking program with Leslie Sansone’s “Walk Away the Pounds Express”. You will usually have a DVD player where you are staying and you will be able to walk and do this program in the air conditioning! If you are not already using this program, this is something you will enjoy doing once you get back home from your vacation! Bad weather, or hot summer heat does not have to put a stop to your walking the weight off. I would encourage you to click on the links below and read the reviews of people who have purchased these DVD’s.

I hope this information will be helpful in showing you how to lose weight on vacation.

I wish you happy, safe travels!

Judy Conway

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How To Be A Proficient Camper

Author: Judy Conway

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I was introduced to camping when I first got married many years ago. It was a delightful experience until one occasion when we were camping on Cape Cod and were surprised by an approaching hurricane!

We had returned to using a tent. A word of advice to people who hang their towels to dry over the frame of the tent … DO NOT do this. As the wind picked up the towels were blown on top of the tent and this negated the waterproof properties and the rain began pouring inside the tent. We had suitcases filled with wet clothing and everything else inside the tent was pretty soaked. It was a long uncomfortable drive back to Providence, RI. We looked liked pathetic drowned rats when we stopped to get breakfast (take out, of course) at McDonald’s. At this point I vowed never to go camping again!! Of course that is not true. I have since gone camping with my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Once our daughters were born we changed from “tenting” to a Cox Pop-Up Tent Trailer. Being off the ground was easier with the children.

You need to develop a system to make life easier when going camping. A system will save you a lot of time and confusion and help you get on the road without raising your blood pressure!

We had a large basket that perfectly fit between the two fold out beds (with room to spare) where we kept cookware, dishes, silverware and miscellaneous items such as salt and pepper and other items that would keep well left in the camper outdoors. This made our weekly packing a lot easier.

Strip your beds when you are folding up the camper and wash the bedding when you get home and it will be ready for your next trip. Items that needed more rigorously cleaning was removed and cleaned. The floor was swept and washed and we were basically ready for our next weekend. We actually camped almost every weekend.

I would go shopping and slide the food bags and clothing bags right in the camper. We packed an ice chest in the trunk of the car to hold items that needed to be refrigerated. My husband got home from work, changed his clothes, hooked up the camper and off we went for another exciting weekend. At the time we were living in an apartment and we really looked forward to our weekends away.

We camped in many different areas from Cape Cod, to Vermont and Canada. It was great fun. We had best friends who had three children that usually packed up their tent camper and went with us. What a great experience for the children.

There is nothing quite as wonderful as the smell of coffee brewing on the camp stove and breakfast cooking. The smell of bacon and eggs awakens any sleepy appetite.

Before we purchased our Cox Camper we had a couple occasions to camp with the girls when they were quite young. I must admit that the tent camper was a lot easier.

As you become proficient at camping you will learn many useful tips. One time in particular the temperatures were cooler than we had expected. With the girls in their flannel pajamas, and sleepers we were concerned that they might not be warm enough in their sleeping bags. An older seasoned camper gentleman told us a wise old tip. He told us to be sure the girls, or anyone for that matter, are warm to make sure they are wearing socks and eat a candy bar before going to bed. It worked like a charm every time.

Before you leave on your camping trip check out the park you are planning to go to. Nowadays, with the internet, it is easy to preselect your desired site, or at least get an idea of where you want to stay. If you have small children, it is a good idea to plan to stay nearer the bathrooms! My daughter is a real pro at choosing the “best” site.

Although I personally enjoy just getting away from the everyday rat race and just spending time with my family, you might want to take into consideration activities in the area where you will be camping. Make a list of “things to do and places to go” and in this way you will be ready to have a lot of fun.

Board games, cards, bubbles, and balls are good things to pack. If camping with older children you may want to make sure the MP3 (or whatever digital sound device you have) is well changed and packed. By all means do not forget to take sunscreen and bug spray. Take along a camera (batteries charged/charger to charge) to capture all those special moments.

It is a good idea to make a list of things you will need. The following list will grow as you continue to camp and realize items that you “miss” from home. In addition to those things mentioned above here are a couple of suggestions:

Tent/tent camper
Sleeping bags
Hammer
Towels,
First Aid Kit
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Toiletries
Benadryl (just in case you encounter some poison ivy)
Cleaning spray
Salt and pepper
Cookies and crackers
Packages of oatmeal
Coffee
Coffee French Press (we enjoy the finerthings even when camping!)
Marshmallows
Candy bars
Graham Crackers (anyone for s’mores?)
Skewers
Cocoa
Cereal
Citronella candles
Table cover (plastic or cloth)
Plates, silverware, cups
Paper towels
Napkins
Dish detergent
Dishpan to wash dishes
Container to carry water
Charcoal
Lighter Fluid
Matches
Bathing suits
Rain Ponchos
Appropriate clothing and shoes
And whatever else you think you will need

With technology being what it is today, you will be able to take a TV, but I would suggest enjoying being away from those types of things that demand your attention at home and just enjoy spending time with your family.

I was amazed at all the new camping equipment that is on the market. Fancy coffeemakers, and really great collapsible water carriers and double dish washing basins and even portable toilets!! You can decide for yourselves how rustic you want your experience to be.

I wish you a fun filled camping trip that will supply you with memories for years to come.

Judy Conway

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Ways to Cut Expenses and Save Money

Author: Judy Conway

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I am writing this article to provide you with some suggestions for ways to cut expenses and save money in your daily life. For those of us who have been laid off, had to take lower paying jobs or been faced with not being able to find a replacement job and opted to take an early retirement … corners need to be cut for sure.

I do not think that many people are prepared for the day when they find themselves with an almost empty bank account and the pantry in a shape of hungry despair.

It is amazing how much you can save at the grocery store if you choose not to purchase prepared foods. Not only do you save money, but in the long run it is healthier for you.

Check your supermarket sales for the week and plan your meals using items that are on sale. If there is a really good sale on chicken, seafood, or whatever, perhaps you may want to stock up on these items. You could spend a little bit more one week, but the next week you would have already purchased your meat items, so it averages out.

The internet contains a wealth of information for cutting food costs. I just Googled “recipes that allow you to cut food costs”, and the page that came up provided me with recipes for when you are on a budget, how to cut food costs, cheap and healthy (15 nutritious foods for about $2.00), a website that provides a weekly inventory management system to cut food costs and even a site to guide you on making your own baby food. One of my daughters made her own baby food. She saved a lot of money and her children are not picky eaters and are very healthy.

Be sure to sign up for the coupon sites. It is absolutely amazing how much you can cut off your grocery bill if you take the time to clip coupons. You can even go to a specific site, like Kraft, Maxwell House, or many others, and get additional coupons that you do not find in your weekly newspapers or at other coupons services. I have saved at least half of my total grocery bill just by clipping coupons. Nowadays, clipping coupons should be a requirement if you are trying to save money. Get your kids involved. They love to clip coupons.

Make it a family project and plant a garden. It is a fun experience to see the plants grow and be able to harvest your “crops”. I bought a spaghetti squash last fall and dried and saved the seeds. I planted the seeds last week and I already have the plants coming up. Spaghetti squash is healthy and tasty. If you were to buy this in your grocery store it could be costly at $1.50 a pound and for one big enough to feed your family could weight three to four pounds. Just by taking a few minutes to rinse and dry the seeds you have saved a lot of money.

The wildlife (birds, squirrels, chipmunks) are a big help in spreading the seeds of various plants in your yard. A couple of weeks ago while cutting my grass I discovered there were many little blackberry bushes sprouting in my lawn. I have two bird feeders and thanks to the birds this year I have a many blackberry bushes that will be providing fruit this year growing under the bird feeders. I am going to dig up these new little plants and plant them in a more appropriate place than the middle of my lawn! These bushes will provide blackberries for eating, or making preserves and pies. The best part is I did not even have to purchase these bushes.

Make use of the internet to save on other items you need. Amazon has very reasonable prices on many items. In most cases if you spend over $25.00, your shipping is free. Please check out the Amazon link on this page to compare prices.

eBay is another site that can save you considerably. I recently found a seller for the ink cartridges for my Cannon Pixma 530 printer. We all know how expensive these cartridges can be. I have ordered cartridges from various suppliers. I have even used Staples, who provides good service. However, I found an eBay auction and have been extremely pleased with the product. I discovered that you can order directly from the company.

I know we are all apprehensive about trying “other than manufacturer’s brand” of ink cartridges. These cartridges come with the chips in place. You simply have to take them out of the box, remove the plastic wrap, usual tab and cover from the cartridge and you are good to go! They come with a one year money back guarantee. I have saved a remarkable amount buying my cartridges from this company. Check out their products at compandsave.com. I recently ran out of one of my cartridges and was pleasantly surprised at the great customer service and speed in which I received my order.

You can cut your utility bills. If you have ceiling fans be sure they are running 24/7. In the winter you will save on your heating expenses and in the summer you will save on air conditioning. Be sure your blades are set to go in the correct direction … counter clockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter. I have vaulted ceilings and when I first moved into my house my electric bill was outrageous. I called the electric company and was told the tip about running my fans. It has made all the difference in helping me cut costs in this area.

I could go on and on about saving money. You see I had to learn this talent when my children were nine and ten and I got divorced and became a single mom. There are some every day expenses that are pretty much fixed but if your search hard enough you will find ways to cut costs.

I hope this information will be helpful in ways to cut expenses and save money. If you have other suggestions please contact me at Skype (my Skype ID is listed below) and I would be happy to share your ideas in future articles.

Judy Conway

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Sufficient Carbs is Everything in Step Two of Metabolism Miracle

Author: Judy Conway

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Who would think that the reason you are not losing weight might be because you are not eating sufficient carbohydrates? (Good ones, of course!) If you have Metabolism B and are following the Metabolism Miracle eating program it is important that you remember to eat 11 – 20 g net carbs every 5 hours in Step Two.

I hit a plateau on my Metabolism Miracle eating program and was becoming quite frustrated by not losing more weight. I went over everything I was doing and hit upon the fact that once you have come through Step One on this eating program and you begin introducing carbs back into your diet in Step Two it is imperative to consume six or more carb servings per day. These servings must be 11 – 20 net low-impact carbs .

In Step Two you are allowed to reintroduce specified cereals and grains consisting of cooked oatmeal, cooked barley, brown or wild rice, whole-grain pasta, bulgur and dry cereal with 2 grams of fiber or more.

A greater variety of vegetables and legumes are allowed in Step Two such as corn, beets, peas, sweet potatoes or yams, carrots, kidney beans, lima beans, chickpeas, black and white beans.

Various fruits are reintroduced into your diet in Step Two. I really like fruit so this was a yummy addition to my diet! On the acceptable list is apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, natural applesauce, grapefruit, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, oranges, pineapple cubes, dried apricot halves and bananas.

For those of us who enjoy milk, Step Two has a great addition of fat-free, nonfat, 1%, 2% and skim milk. You can also enjoy plain yogurt containing 11-20 g net carbs. Fruit-flavored yogurt sweetened with Splenda or sucralose – 11 – 20 g net carbs can be used. If you like buttermilk you can include that in your diet (11 – 20 g net carbs). If you are looking for desserts other than jello and flavored ricotta, you can now once again enjoy sugar-free/fat-free pudding (11 – 20 g net carb) and no-sugar-added ice cream products sweetened with Splenda (11 – 20 g net carbs). I believe Bryers has an ice cream that will fit into this category.

Timing is very critical in Step Two. It is important that you never go more than five hours without an 11 -20 gram net carbs serving. You want to keep your metabolism stoked. If you forget to do this, your liver will over compensate with glycogen. This will cause stress on your pancreas and cause weight gain.

Step Two is a safe, nutritionally balanced diet that you can stay on as long as you like and continue to lose weight. Once you have reached your weight goal Step Three details how you can keep weight off for the rest of your life and be healthy in the process.

As the book, The Metabolism Miracle goes into great detail and explanations on the changes taking place in your body, I would greatly suggest purchasing this book. Mine is never very far away. It is helpful in making up my menus and shopping lists. It is a very small investment to make for a healthy body and eliminating the medications I am currently on.

I found that Amazon had a reasonable price for this book. If you can find other things to put with your order adding up to $25.00 shipping will be free. Check out the link below.

As always, I wish you great success in your journey to a healthier body.

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Best Deals on Nintendo Wii System

Author: Judy Conway

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Especially at this time of the year we are looking for the best deals online to help our money stretch. Check on the deals listed on this page.

I have found one of the best places to purchase Wii products is on Amazon. They have great prices and if you spend over $25.00 shipping is free. Think of what you will save on larger ticket items just on tax!

To begin your Wii experience you will need the Wii Console. In case you hadn’t noticed the price on this system has recently dropped by $50.00 in most stores. This console does not take up a lot of room and is easy to operate. It can be stood up or laid down which makes finding a location for it quite easy.

Check out Amazon as they offer a lot of “bundle” deals including the Console and various groups of games.

Being a grandma, I have had first hand experience with Wii!! I have come to realize that Wii is more than a game system for the younger set. In addition to all of the games, there are programs to help us older folks get fit, and lots of other programs that we would enjoy. I really have fun times with my grandchildren playing anything from what we call Cow Racing (actually it is Charge on the Wii Play), to Shawn White Snowboarding (yes I even get up on the grind rails!) and Crosswords.

The Wii Play includes such great activities as Billiards, Table Tennis, a shooting range, a point-and-fire game of target practice in the Duck Hunt tradition, Pose Mii, Table Tennis, Fishing, Charge! and Laser Hockey, Tanks and Find Mii, in which you scan the crowds to find the right Mii – Miis you and your friends created make an appearance. Just this one game provides hours of fun and entertainment. As a special bonus this video comes with a remote control.

The Wii Fit Plus is the newest fitness video for Wii. You can input the amount of time you want to devote to your fitness program and/or what areas of your body you want to target, and Wii will suggest a diverse routine for you. You will be having so much fun with the various programs you will not even think of it as a workout! There is jogging, yoga and zooming across a beach on a Segway just to mention a few. If you do not already own a balance board you will need one of these to use the Wii Fit Plus. Amazon offers a bundle deal with the Wii Fit Plus Video and the Balance Board. Please click on any of the Amazon product links above to shop the various items on Amazon and find the current price deals.

I hope that you have as much fun with the Wii System as I do. I am personally looking forward to buying the Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board. This will definitely help me in my fitness program.

You are never too old to have fun!

Judy

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