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What does happiness mean to you?  To some it means enough money to go where you want, when you want and for how long you want. In other words, Financial Freedom.  No job, no worries, and no limits.  For other it could be as simple as having a healthy family and a secure job.

What does happiness mean to me?  I used to think that happiness meant being financially free.  Going to the airport with just the clothes on my back and my credit card and blindly pointing to a destination.  Guess we’re going to Singapore today.  Of course that also means not having to ask for time off.

But since, I’ve learned that having all the money in the world, doesn’t mean shit, if you don’t have your soul mate there to share it with.  I would be so happy to have my husband sitting beside me on the porch in the hills of some woodsy state and our grand kids running around the yard with not a care in the world. 

Money can be made and spent over and over again.  Losing a loved one cannot be replaced.

Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy by JJ Virgin

I’m so excited to tell you about JJ Virgin.   JJ has a great new book coming out – Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy – and who doesn’t want that!  And you get to be healthy too! Which always leads to Happy.   I just love the title. And have you seen her great sexy arms?

Here is some great insight into what you’ll read in the book. I’ve pre-ordered mine – you can too (see below for the link and get a free audio)

Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Kitchen! By JJ Virgin

Of course, the right exercise is crucial for shaping slim & sexy arms but it is only one part of my integrated program for creating the arms and body of your dreams. You must also feed your arms so that you are building muscle while burning off the fat. I am sharing three of my top tips from Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy that you can put into action right away.

How to “Feed Your Arms”:

1. Drink up. Be sure to drink eight or more glasses of pure spring water in-between meals to keep your appetite at bay, support metabolism and burn fat. Don’t drink more than a few ounces with your meals because too much water during meals can dilute stomach acid and impair digestion. Drinking pure spring water throughout the rest of your day will also help your stress hormones stay balanced as even mild dehydration can raise stress hormones. And remember sodas, coffee and sugary sports drinks pretending to be water do not count as your daily water intake.

2. Eat a substantial breakfast. Research shows that people who eat a
substantial balanced breakfast of clean lean protein, high fiber carbs and healthy fat lose more weight AND keep it off. Make a little time in the morning and indulge in a satisfying meal that will keep you going for hours. By the way, you don’t need to eat “breakfast” for breakfast. If you want a turkey wrap for breakfast, then enjoy!

3. Follow your workout with clean lean protein and a high fiber carb. The amino acids from protein support muscle growth and recovery, plus your body uses carbs to refuel your muscle stores of energy (glycogen) to set you up for success during your next workout. Please skip the sports nutrition bars, which I always dub “adult candy bars.” And remember: Just because you worked out doesn’t mean it’s okay to saddle up to Ben or Jerry.

Celebrity nutrition & wellness expert JJ Virgin is a public speaker, co-star of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and author of “Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms ” available Spring 2010.
Preorder your copy now(it’s less than $10!) and receive her 10 Hottest Tips to Get Slim and Sexy Fast Audio(a $14.95 value) FREE at
www.sixweekstosleevelessandsexy.com

By K. Moreno “kkmmm” (somewhere , CA)

IT has helped me control my hunger! i have seen a huge change in only 1 month.

Works great but be aware!, December 15, 2009

By Merddyn (Houston TX)

The good:
I’ve been on this for going on my 3rd week now and have lost between 10 and 15 lbs. I dont have a scale at home so it’s hard to judge for me. Going by clothes fit and just the mirror.

I have 3 other friends that are also on this and all are experiencing about a pound loss per day which is pretty darn amazing.

The Warning:
I strongly suspect that this is not an all-natural product. Yes, the herbs promoted in the description do produce similar effects. I’ve studied herbal medicine for many years now, but after taking this for a while now I strongly suspect there is something more potent at work. After a bit or research I’m guessing that the drug sibutramine is an undisclosed ingredient. [...]

This is a 100% legal drug in the US, but it requires prescription. It’s primary use is as an appetite suppressant. And suppress it does! I’m easily eating 1/2 to 1/3 of what i was eating previously with little or no desire to eat more. The appetite suppression in these pills is truly exceptional.

There are side effects though, the most obvious is dry mouth and hyperactivity. It doesn’t “wire me up” to the point where I want to go out and run a marathon but you certainly do have energy available that wasn’t there before. The dry mouth is the most noticeable side effect for me and those I know taking it. I’ve been at work for about 6 hours now and I’m just about to polish off a gallon of water. That’s not a bad thing in and of itself. Drinking large quantities of water is very good for you anyway. Having a push to do it isn’t a bad thing at all.

The first day or two I notice a blood pressure spike. Initially it was to the point that I thought I was going to have to stop taking them. I’m hypertensive anyway so I know what it feels like for my pressure to go up. I also take organic Hawthorne to control my normal hypertension and this seems to be helping the blood pressure situation here as well.

Other reported side effects to sibutramine are racing heart, dizzyness, problems sleeping, nausea, upset stomach, constipation, headache, flushing, joint/muscle pain, etc. I have not experienced any of these myself, but 1 friend reports mild constipation.

That being said, be aware of what you’re taking and aware of the potential side effects. I’m still taking these and will likely continue taking them. Next time i’m in my Dr’s office i may talk to her about switching me to sibutramine instead of this just so I know i’m on a controlled dose.

Shipping was fast and the vendor contacted me after I got the shipment to make sure everything was ok. Overall I’m very happy with it. Side effects for me are very manageable and I’m certainly not going to argue with a pound per day average loss.

By     Sasha Fierce 215 -
I started taking Super Slim on October 23,2008.A friend of a friend was taking them and lost 35lbs quick. So I decided to try because I had some baby weight to lose. I was 180lbs and today December 22, 2008 I am 165. I have tried a lot of diet pills in the past Cortislim, Hydroxycut, Xenadrine, Phentermine, Metabolite etc. For me this has been the best one yet. Completely cuts not only your appetite but also cuts cravings! Big time. I mean any foods that I looked at just didn’t appeal to me. The one side effect that I noticed is blurred vision. Also, when you do finally eat something, you will be in the bathroom within 45 minutes. Lol. I only planned on taking them until I lost all of the baby weight. I am back where I was before the baby so I will try 2 start exercising to maintain. My mom is a health nut and just told me the FDA sent out a warning today on these pills so now I am deciding if I will continue or not…I guess it’s best to make your own decision! Good luck!

By     Ciera R. Lebron “Try em!” (New Washington, Ohio) -
I have taken these on and off and they work great. Even through Thanksgiving I didn’t gain any weight back. I have gone a week at a time without taking them and still haven’t gained weight. They do make you feel like crap a lot of the time, but I think it’s worth it! haha. I took the Lida Di— and it worked for a while (same effects of this really), I lost about 10 pounds, but eventually stopped feeling the effects, quit taking them and after a couple months gained 5 pounds back. I have lost that 5 pounds again and maybe a little more, I’m pretty happy where I am, but might go for a few more pounds. I’ve been eating fattening food like crazy when I don’t take these and need to stop, but so far so good, I’m still on my first box and I love it. I don’t believe it’s all natural, but I really don’t care. I usually feel the effects for more than a day, I still need to drink water like crazy even if I haven’t taken them. Definitely drink tons of water, no other way around it, and eat something. Oh yeah, I work out very minimal, usually a couch potato, although I do dance around the house every so often. Even if they don’t work for you, at least you won’t go broke trying them! And I was thinking that maybe the lida and this are made by the same people, very similar effects, just haven’t had these lose theres yet. Happy weight loss!

By     JAZZY_S (Chicago)
I never thought i’ll be writing a review but i wanted others to know my experience with this product. A relative of mine purchased this product around labor day( he’s not using anymore) he took this product for 3 months and lost 50lbs. He did explain a few side effects he experienced sometimes feeling a little sick and tired, he also stated to drink lots of water. I just started using this product on the 19th of November and to this date I have lost 10 lbs. The only side effect I have is after I take it my throat gets very dry i get very thirsty but that’s it for me! my sister is taking it also and she has the same side effect getting thirsty. I continue to eat as usual no special diet is needed. But I do get full faster and there are times when I don’t even think about eating it’s like i’m constantly full! I eat about once a day a few snacks here and there and am still losing weight. after reading all the reviews i see that there are mixed results. all i can say is that is is working for me. I’ll be purchasing 2 more months worth which will get me where I want to be. Hope my review helped……

By     S. Juergen
Haven’t had any problems with it, other than when I went to order more the shipping was outrageous as from what the site said. So needless to say I didn’t order anymore. Can’t really tell if it works or not. I’m sure it has, just have quite a bit to lose that its not that noticeable to me just yet. lol No, jittery feelings or anything.

By     Sabrina W. Williams “Sabrina” (Georgia)
I started using the product on October 31st and I was 208lbs. As of today I have lost 24lbs. I have since started my daugther on the product and she has lost 22lbs. Neither of us have had any side effects and we recommend the product to everyone.

By     J. broom (usa)
i tried alot of different pills and nothing never really worked. this pill is the truth. i lost 17 lbs in a month!!!

By     V. Pye (Denton, TX)
After reading reviews, I ordered this product with high hopes, and even paid extra for one day shipping. However, the day I took it (which was two days ago) I spent the entire day very nauseated and with an upset stomach. I had to run to the bathroom while out shopping. It was horrible and I don’t plan on taking this again. I realize everyone reacts differently but felt that I needed to share my experience.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

By     Dani O “Dani” (California)
I like other reviewers found this product to curb my appetite and did see results with my weight loss. I was concerned enough to contact the Department of Health regarding the “mystery” ingredient Koncing Nut. Unfortunately, the Department of Health has no control over diet supplements. Prescription drugs yes, but not over the counter diet pills. This product is very similar to the old MetaboLife pills with ephedrine, which has since been banned. I did loose my appetite; I did drop some pounds, which was a plus but… I also experienced dry mouth, major insomnia, light-headedness or brain fog, heart palpitations & severe headaches. I have cut down to only taking these pills on the weekends when I tend to splurge. Still get the symptoms but keep my weight gain on the weekends down. The bottom line on Super Slim Pomegranate Pills is, it really depends on much the user of this product is willing to suffer in order to drop a few pounds and at what cost. Me, I know for a fact it disagrees with my system but continue to use it because it works. If you are having similar symptoms I recommend taking it only on the weekends as well. If you are still worried, try digging a little deeper than I did and find out what exactly is Koncing Nut. My guess, some type of ephedrine. Good Luck!

By     J. G. Walt “Internet-Only-Shopper” (Huntington Beach, CA USA)
I thought you dropped this in water to make a glass of juice. There are no instructions in English. I guess you take this like a pill. I did not understand that at first. It made me feel a little sick. I did loose weight.

By     BigT (USA)
This product does work, you loose weight, you do not even THINK about food, HOWEVER it does have side effects!! Do NOT be mislead. Your throat will feel like you are sick all the time, like mucus in the throat, your mouth will be DRY,( not even gum or candy will help it), you will have a day when you feel like the whole world is spinning, and a headache or two. You will loose 6-10 pounds in the first 2weeks. My advice is take the pill on an empty stomach,take a multivitiman with the pill, and eat a peiece of fruit 30 minutes after. Drink LOTS and LOTS of water, and even if you do NOT feel hungry, eat something.
Overall, if you are a person who works out, or if you do not work out, this product will work. BUT be prepared to suffer a little, but if you can suck it up, then i guess its worth it.

By     Mischel Turner (Aurora, CO)
This is an awesome product! I have lost almost a pound a day! No jitters, and no change in diet. I am amazed at how well this product works!

By     Patricia Benavides (KS)
I been use it for a month and half an I lost 2 sizes already

There is something to be said for a golden, California-style tan. I grew up in Southern California.  I spent almost every weekend at the beach.  But now that I’m living in Las Vegas (much hotter) I can’t just go to the beach and I don’t have a pool…yet.  I need, and want, a tan, but sometimes I don’t have time to spend hours tanning under the blazing solar disk known as a tanning bed (which is more of a skin-cancer risk than it is a fine tanning option).  You could go all out and spend a hundreds of dollars getting a spray-on tan from a salon. When I need a tan quick I turn to sunless tanning lotions. I’ve tried most of them, but My Chelle’ s Del Sol is the  one I settled on. It’s slowly browns your skin to nice golden color.  Neutrogena’s Instant Bronze sunless tanning and bronzer came in as a close second.   It’s a soft foam that provides instant color, then develops a tan as well.

Sunless Tanning Lotions: How they Work?

Tanning lotions and creams are basically a way of dying your skin a lovely, summertime hue without exposing yourself to endless hours of the sun or harmful radiation.  With a store-bought tan and bronzer, you can start out golden, and any incidental color you happen to pick up in the course of your summer is just icing.

How to Apply a Believable Sunless Tan

Before you start, decide how deep a tan you want, and plan how much of your body you want tanned. Be careful that you don’t do just your legs.  If your legs are a nice golden color but your hands,feet and face are still pasty white…. well you get the picture.  Your face, chest, arms and legs (all the way to your butt) should be what your tan.   Trouble spots are your neck, under the chin and the clavicle area (collar bone).  A deeply-tanned chest above the breasts can look old and wrinkly, so be careful. Decide how you want your feet to look: you don’t want a tan that ends in a pair of white ankles! The same with your hands; your tan shouldn’t end at your wrists. When tanning your face, use a light coat. be careful around your eyes.    Don’t over do it, consider a bronze makeup or powder, to enhance your color.

Always start  freshly showered with shaven legs so the lotion will go on smoothly, and apply it as evenly as you can. If using the Neutrogena’s Instant Bronze, use a full-length mirror or get a friend to help you apply the lotion to the backs of your legs, you shoulders, waist and back so you can get an even color.

Tanning lotion is like salt: you can always add more, but it’s hard to take any out. If you’re looking for a pretty rich color, plan to do your tanning in more than one application, so you can brown up in increments, preventing overdoing it.

I recommend My Chelle because even though it’s a lotion, it won’t turn skin orange and you don’t get a dry look. Neutrogena although it costs a little more, you won’t end up the bright-orange color either and it’s more of a quick fix. Getting your tan from a company that specializes in skin care with an eye to sensitivity is also a good idea…. they just cost more.

“How To Hire and Equip Top Notch
Employees In The Philippines, So
You Can Make More Money And Work Less”

What?? Are you kidding me?? 

I just received this ad for a webinar in an email from one of my network marketing sites. I could not believe they were actually promoting and asking you to hire someone from the Philippines to do your work for you.
I don’t support outsourcing. It drives me crazy when I call a support line or company and get someone from another country that I can’t understand.

Press 1 for English? If the automated instructions start off in English they should continue in English. If someone needs another language they can press #1 for Spanish. Why do they ask you to press 1 for English if your already speaking English?

Our country is headed for a state (country) of emergency. We can’t find work for our own citizens, why would we send our money to another country? There are so many people out of work right now that would gladly work for me and get paid minimum wage, and I can speak to them in English and they will understand everything I have to say.

I’m so disappointed in that company. I’ll have to find a replacement for them.

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How to stay young and happy

1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
Like age, weight, and height.  They’re only numbers.

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down. So don’t be one!

3. Keep learning:
Learn more about you like to do, need to do and want to do. Keep up with times.  Learn to use the computer, your cell phone.
4. Do something exciting, something you’ve always wanted to do but afraid to like bungee jumping or skydiving.  Get your heart racing.                                                                                                                                                                                                               If you’re not standing on the edge you’re taking up too much room!

5. Enjoy the simple things.  Stop and smell the roses… they’re beautiful this time of year.

6. Laugh often, long and loud. Laughter is the best medicine. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with them!

7. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on. Do not dwell on what you cannot change.  The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.  Life is too short to be unhappy.

8. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it’s God, family, music, pets, books, plants, hobbies, whatever.

9. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

But never give up!

10. Don’t go on guilt trips.
It’s a bad road.  Apologize to those you hurt and forgive yourself for being selfish or stupid.  Learn from your mistakes.

Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.  Tell your friends that you care and are glad to have them in your life.  The only time it’s too late to tell someone you care is when you’re gone.