"MRSA" Rates!!

The number of MRSA infections are steadily decreasing, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.


MRSA (also known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has been widely regarded as one of the baddest bugs in the hospital, mainly because the strain is resistant to certain antibiotics.

Because of its reputation, many health-care workers have tried to stop the bacteria from spreading by implementing programs in hospitals and other facilities. And many researchers suspect that the initiatives are working. In fact, according to background research in the study, recent data has shown that MRSA rates have been decreasing in intensive care units.

To test this theory, a group of scientists collected and analyzed data from 9 different cities, covering approximately 15 million people over a 4-year period.

After examining the results, they discovered that there was an approximate 28 percent decrease in all hospital-onset invasive MRSA infections and a 17 percent decrease in all invasive health care-associated infections over the 4-year period.

“Although the reasons for the observed decrease in incidence of invasive health care–associated MRSA infections is not known,” write the study authors, “a number of factors might have contributed, including the dissemination of MRSA prevention practices in many US hospitals.”

Still, just because MRSA rates are decresasing doesn’t mean you’re home-free at the hospital: Another type of bacteria is also on the rise, according to experts.

5 Steps to Controlling Your Asthma

What happens during an asthma attack?

People with asthma have acute episodes when the air passages
in their lungs become more narrow, and breathing becomes
more difficult. These problems are caused by an
oversensitivity of the lungs and airways.

Lungs and airways overreact to certain triggers and become
inflamed and clogged. Breathing becomes harder and may hurt.
There may be coughing. There may be a wheezing or whistling
sound, which is typical of asthma.

Controlling Your Asthma

You can help get your asthma under control and keep it under
control if you do these 5 simple steps: 


1) Talk openly with your doctor.

Tell your doctor what you want to be able to do that you
can't do now because of your asthma. Additionally, tell your
doctor your concerns about your asthma, your medicines, and
your health.

It's also important to talk to your doctor about ALL the
medicines you take--for asthma and for other problems--to be
sure they will not interact violently. Be sure to mention
eye drops, aspirin, and other medicines you take without a
prescription. 



2) Ask your doctor for a written treatment plan. Then be
sure to follow it!

A written treatment plan will tell you when to take each of
your asthma medicines and how much to take. If you have
trouble reading small print, ask for your treatment plan
(and other handouts) in larger type.

3) Watch for early symptoms and respond quickly!

Most asthma attacks start slowly. You can learn to recognize
when an attack is coming if you keep track of the symptoms
you have, how bad they are, and when you have them.

Your doctor also may want you to use a "peak flow meter,"
which is a small plastic device that you blow in, to
measures how well you are breathing.

If you respond quickly to the first signs that your asthma
is getting worse, you can prevent serious asthma attacks.

4) Stay away from things that make your asthma worse.
Tobacco smoke, dust and viruses can make asthma worse. So
can other things you may breathe in, such as pollen. Talk to
your doctor about what makes your asthma worse and what to
do about them. Ask about getting a flu shot and a vaccine to
prevent pneumonia and other respratory illnesses.

5) See your doctor at least every 6 months.

You may need to go more often, especially if your asthma is
not under control. Regular visits will let your doctor
check your progress and, if needed, change your treatment
plan.

The bottom line is action. You can sit back just waiting
for your asthma to get better, and continue to suffer
needlessly...or...you can take action as listed above

Once you do, you will be on the way to getting your asthma
under control, and taking back your life!

English - Writting

         Nowadays, there are many students having problem in deciding which universities they want to apply to. In order to solve this problem, student should consider the course offered by the universities, facilities provided and fees that will be charged during the study period.
The course offered by the current universities are sometimes not relevant to the future jobs that will be offered to the graduates. Some universities only acquire students that get credit in all basic subject in their SPM examination. And to get the choosen course, they must fulfill all the term and condition in the selected course. For some students, they realy hoping to get the course, but their SPM result not so good. So they didn’t get the course they want to. This problem can cause demoralization to the students to choose for their enthusiasm in the subject and course.
          The other factors on the facilities aspect include transportation, residence or hostel, library, information and technology sources (IT cafe), cafeteria, sports ground and many more. For transportation and hostel, the location should be more stategic and near to the class and for outskirts, transportation should be provide for students to go out during break or those who want to return to their hometown. Library is the main sources for study and very important for the students to get and find information for their study. If there’s no library, the students for sure will have a difficulty in their study because they didn’t have any sources to guide them with their learning. While internet sources such as IT cafe give an additional element in their study. For fees, students should aware of the price they charged. Ask and seek for the confirmation of the fees and make a clear understanding before accept for the proposal.
        In conclusion for this problem, students should be more prepared before applying for universities they choose and be more alert for all the aspects involving the factors that they should consider before applying any course in the universities.

Diarrhea

What is diarrhea?

Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own without special treatment. Prolonged diarrhea persisting for more than 2 days may be a sign of a more serious problem and poses the risk of dehydration. Chronic diarrhea may be a feature of a chronic disease.

Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and older people, and it must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems.
People of all ages can get diarrhea and the average adult has a bout of acute diarrhea about four times a year. In the United States, each child will have had seven to 15 episodes of diarrhea by age 5.

What causes diarrhea?

Acute diarrhea is usually related to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection. Chronic diarrhea is usually related to functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.
A few of the more common causes of diarrhea include the following:

• Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria consumed through contaminated food or water can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli (E. coli).
• Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.
• Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest food components such as artificial sweeteners and lactose—the sugar found in milk.
• Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.
• Reaction to medicines. Antibiotics, blood pressure medications, cancer drugs, and antacids containing magnesium can all cause diarrhea.
• Intestinal diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and celiac disease often lead to diarrhea.
• Functional bowel disorders. Diarrhea can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.

Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. The reason may be a change in how quickly food moves through the digestive system after stomach surgery or an increase in bile in the colon after gallbladder surgery.
People who visit foreign countries are at risk for traveler’s diarrhea, which is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Traveler’s diarrhea can be a problem for people visiting developing countries. Visitors to the United States, Canada, most European countries, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand do not face much risk for traveler’s diarrhea.

In many cases, the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. As long as diarrhea goes away on its own, an extensive search for the cause is not usually necessary.

What are the symptoms of diarrhea?

Diarrhea may be accompanied by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or an urgent need to use the bathroom. Depending on the cause, a person may have a fever or bloody stools.

Diarrhea in Children

Children can have acute and chronic forms of diarrhea. Causes include bacteria, viruses, parasites, medications, functional bowel disorders, and food sensitivities. Infection with the rotavirus is the most common cause of acute childhood diarrhea. Rotavirus diarrhea usually resolves in 3 to 9 days. Children who are 6 to 32 weeks old can be vaccinated against the virus with a vaccine called Rotateq.
If your child has diarrhea, do not hesitate to call the doctor for advice. Diarrhea is especially dangerous in newborns and infants, leading to dehydration in just a day or two. A child can die from dehydration within a few days. The main treatment for diarrhea in children is rehydration to replace lost fluid quickly.
Take your child to the doctor if there is no improvement after 24 hours or if any of the following symptoms appear:

• stools containing blood or pus
• black stools
• a temperature above 102 degrees
• signs of dehydration

Medications to treat diarrhea in adults can be dangerous for children and should only be given with a doctor’s guidance.

Dehydration

Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body has lost too much fluid and too many electrolytes and can’t function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and in older adults and must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems.
Signs of dehydration include

• thirst
• less frequent urination
• dry skin
• fatigue
• light-headedness
• dark-colored urine

Signs of dehydration in children include

• dry mouth and tongue
• no tears when crying
• no wet diapers for 3 hours or more
• sunken abdomen, eyes, or cheeks
• high fever
• listlessness or irritability
• skin that does not flatten when pinched and released

If you suspect that you or your child is dehydrated, call the doctor immediately. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization.

Preventing Dehydration

The fluid and electrolytes lost during diarrhea need to be replaced promptly because the body cannot function without them. Electrolytes are the salts and minerals that affect the amount of water in your body, muscle activity, and other important functions.
Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. Broth and soups that contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables that contain potassium, help restore electrolyte levels. Over-the-counter rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte, Ceralyte, and Infalyte are also good electrolyte sources and are especially recommended for use in children.

When should a doctor be consulted?

Diarrhea is not usually harmful, but it can become dangerous or signal a more serious problem. You should see the doctor if you experience any of the following:

• diarrhea for more than 3 days
• severe pain in the abdomen or rectum
• a fever of 102 degrees or higher
• blood in your stool or black, tarry stools
• signs of dehydration

How is the cause of diarrhea diagnosed?

Diagnostic tests to find the cause of diarrhea may include the following:

• Medical history and physical examination. The doctor will ask you about your eating habits and medication use and will examine you for signs of illness.
• Stool culture. A sample of stool is analyzed in a laboratory to check for bacteria, parasites, or other signs of disease and infection.
• Blood tests. Blood tests can be helpful in ruling out certain diseases.
• Fasting tests. To find out if a food intolerance or allergy is causing the diarrhea, the doctor may ask you to avoid lactose, carbohydrates, wheat, or other foods to see whether the diarrhea responds to a change in diet.
• Sigmoidoscopy. For this test, the doctor uses a special instrument to look at the inside of the rectum and lower part of the colon.
• Colonoscopy. This test is similar to a sigmoidoscopy, but it allows the doctor to view the entire colon.
• Imaging tests. These tests can rule out structural abnormalities as the cause of diarrhea.

How is diarrhea treated?

In most cases of diarrhea, replacing lost fluid to prevent dehydration is the only treatment necessary. Medicines that stop diarrhea may be helpful, but they are not recommended for people whose diarrhea is caused by a bacterial infection or parasite. If you stop the diarrhea before having purged the bacteria or parasite, you will trap the organism in the intestines and prolong the problem. Rather, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics as a first-line treatment. Viral infections are either treated with medication or left to run their course, depending on the severity and type of virus.

Tips About Food

Until diarrhea subsides, try to avoid caffeine, milk products, and foods that are greasy, high in fiber, or very sweet. These foods tend to aggravate diarrhea.
As you improve, you can add soft, bland foods to your diet, including bananas, plain rice, boiled potatoes, toast, crackers, cooked carrots, and baked chicken without the skin or fat. For children, the pediatrician may also recommend a bland diet. Once the diarrhea has stopped, the pediatrician will likely encourage children to return to a normal and healthy diet if it can be tolerated.

Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea

Traveler’s diarrhea happens when you consume food or water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. You can take the following precautions to prevent traveler’s diarrhea when you travel outside of the United States:

• Do not drink tap water or use it to brush your teeth.
• Do not drink unpasteurized milk or dairy products.
• Do not use ice made from tap water.
• Avoid all raw fruits and vegetables, including lettuce and fruit salads, unless they can be peeled and you peel them yourself.
• Do not eat raw or rare meat and fish.
• Do not eat meat or shellfish that is not hot when served.
• Do not eat food from street vendors.

You can safely drink bottled water—if you are the one to break the seal—along with carbonated soft drinks, and hot drinks such as coffee or tea.
Depending on where you are going and how long you will stay, your doctor may recommend that you take antibiotics before leaving to protect you from possible infection.
 

Hope through Research

The Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases supports basic and clinical research into gastrointestinal conditions, including diarrhea. Among other areas, researchers are studying how the processes of absorption and secretion in the digestive tract affect the content and consistency of stool, the relationship between diarrhea and Helicobactor pylori, motility in chronic diarrhea, and chemical compounds that may be useful in treating diarrhea.

Points to Remember

• Diarrhea is a common problem that usually resolves on its own.
• Diarrhea is dangerous if a person becomes dehydrated.
• Causes include viral, bacterial, parasitic infections, food intolerance, reactions to medicine, intestinal diseases, and functional bowel disorders.
• Treatment involves replacing lost fluid and electrolytes. Depending on the cause of the problem, a person might also need medication to stop the diarrhea or treat an infection. Children may need an oral rehydration solution to replace lost fluid and electrolytes.
• Call the doctor if the person with diarrhea has severe pain in the abdomen or rectum, a fever of 102 degrees or higher, blood in the stool, signs of dehydration, or diarrhea for more than 3 days.

DEMENTIA

Definition..

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior.

Alternative Names..

Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; MCI

Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors...

Most types of dementia are nonreversible (degenerative). Nonreversible means the changes in the brain that are causing the dementia cannot be stopped or turned back. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.
Lewy body disease is a leading cause of dementia in elderly adults. People with this condition have abnormal protein structures in certain areas of the brain.
Dementia also can be due to many small strokes. This is called vascular dementia.
The following medical conditions also can lead to dementia:

• Parkinson's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Huntington's disease
• Pick's disease
• Progressive supranuclear palsy
• Infections that can affect the brain, such as HIV/AIDS and Lyme disease

Some causes of dementia may be stopped or reversed if they are found soon enough, including:

• Brain tumors
• Changes in blood sugar, sodium, and calcium levels (see: Dementia due to metabolic causes)
• Low vitamin B12 levels
• Normal pressure hydrocephalus
• Use of certain medications, including cimetadine and some cholesterol-lowering medications
• Chronic alcohol abuse

Dementia usually occurs in older age. It is rare in people under age 60. The risk for dementia increases as a person gets older.

Symptoms...

Dementia symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including:

• Language
• Memory
• Perception
• Emotional behavior or personality
• Cognitive skills (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)

Common Eye Disorders

Anatomy of eye

This guide was created to help you learn the type of eye disorder you may have and what should be done about it. But these guidelines are only an overview and definitely should not replace a consultation with your own eye doctor.
Typically, common eye disorders can be broken down into major eye symptoms, making it easier to sort them out and come up with specific guidelines. Major categories include:

• Redness
• Itching
• Swelling
• Burning
• Trauma
• Pain
• Blur (decrease in vision)
• Spots, flashes and floaters

What if Your Eyes Are Red and Irritated?

Eyes can turn red for many reasons, including infection, inflammation, allergy, broken blood vessels and trauma. If the white of your eye (sclera) looks red or pink, you might have one of the following conditions:

Pink eye

•   If you have kids, you almost certainly know about an eye infection known as pink eye. Adults can get it, too. If the redness is from a form of pink eye known as conjunctivitis, you will also have other symptoms such as itching, burning or stinging, discharge, swelling, watering — or a combination of the above. Some forms of pinkeye are contagious, and some are not. Allergic conjunctivitis, for example, is not contagious. But viral and bacterial forms of pink eyes are contagious. So it's best to see your eye doctor or family doctor for diagnosis and possible treatment.
  
  
  • Quick Tip: Until you know more about what may be causing your problem, you should avoid rubbing your eyes. Make sure you wash your hands often. For relief, use cool, wet compresses on the outside of your closed eyelids. 

Eye Allergies

• Allergies can be seasonal (spring and fall), or they can happen when something irritating (allergen) invades your eyes, like cat dander or fumes. You may have an eye allergy if your eyes rapidly become red, watery and puffy. How your eyes are affected may depend on the time of year and type of plants you have in the area where you live. We Minnesotans tend to have lots of seasonal allergy problems in the spring and fall. But many people can also have year-round allergies because of dust mites, molds, etc.
  
  
  • Quick Tip: Try cold, wet compresses on the outside of your closed eyelids. You may also find relief if you take an over-the-counter antihistamine orally. If the allergy continues to annoy you, you may need to see your eye doctor for a prescription to help you deal with symptoms.

 Broken Blood Vessel (subconjunctival hemorrhage)

• Tiny blood vessels in the white of the eye can break from straining, lifting, rubbing or for no reason at all. Called subconjunctival hemorrhages, they are usually harmless and ordinarily aren't considered an emergency.   

•    Quick Tip: To be on the safe side, you should see your eye doctor within a day or two after noticing symptoms to make sure there's no underlying cause for the broken vessel. Otherwise, there really is no treatment other than time for most of these blood leaks. But  always tell  patients to make up a really good story, because everyone will ask them what happened! 

Eye Trauma

•   Getting hit in the eye can certainly cause redness, along with pain and blurred vision. The eye may be scratched or gouged, but there also could be hidden damage inside the eye, such as a detached retina, that can be very serious and must be treated. Unless the hit is very light, an eye doctor should treat eye traumas right away.

• Quick Tip: For some immediate relief, put a very cold compress or ice pack on the injured eye. Avoid rubbing it. If you can't reach your eye doctor, go to an emergency room or urgent care center for help.

Itching and Itchy Eyes

• Almost all eye itching is caused by some sort of allergy. Very often, mild itching can be helped with over-the-counter lubricating eye drops. I'd avoid the ones that take away redness (decongestants), as they can be addictive. You can also use cold compresses or ice packs to help with itchy eyes.
• More severe itching may need extra help, such as oral antihistamines or prescription eye drops. Although itchy eyes are not an emergency, you still may need to consult your eye doctor for advice or a prescription.
• If your eyelids are red and inflamed, you could have blepharitis. Make sure you visit your eye doctor to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

 

• Quick Tip: Try to avoid rubbing your eyes! Rubbing releases chemicals called histamines that actually make the itching worse

Blurred Vision

• If you have blurred vision that happens suddenly and persists, consider this an emergency. See your eye doctor, or visit an emergency room/urgent care center.
• If one eye becomes blurry or goes dark suddenly, like a curtain coming down, this is an emergency and should be checked out by your eye doctor or an emergency room/urgent care center. This could indicate a retinal problem, like a detachment, or even a stroke.
• If you have some minor blurring that comes and goes, this could mean tiredness, dryness or eye strain. Keep in mind that many eye conditions can cause some vision blur, including pink eye, allergies, dry eyes and even a lot of near vision work. Most of these would not be emergency situations.

• Quick Tip: For mild blurry vision, try resting your eyes. If the blurry vision persists, make an appointment for an eye exam.

Puffy Eyes

• Unusual puffiness around the eyes often is a sign of an allergy. Of course, trauma such as getting hit in the eye also can cause eyes to swell. 

• Quick Tip: If swollen eyes are caused by an allergy, you may have to take an over-the-counter decongestant orally to alleviate symptoms.

Eye Burning

• Eye burning can be caused by allergy, dryness, tiredness, vision stress (like computer work) or a combination of the above. See your eye doctor if the burning persists, but this symptom is not usually an emergency.

 

• Quick Tip: Usually, burning can be helped with over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and rest. You can also use cool, moist compresses.

Eye Pain

• Eye pain can be sharp or dull, internal or external, constant or intermittent, stabbing or throbbing. As a general rule, if you have eye pain along with redness, you should consider this an emergency and either see your eye doctor or go to an emergency room or urgent care center right away.
• Constant eye pain, especially when moving your eyes or gently pushing on your eyes, can sometimes indicate an inflammation of some of the inner eye parts. This means you should try and see your eye doctor as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment.
• I often help people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia (chronic pain throughout the body) who are having related eye pain. Eye pain sometimes is caused by dry eyes, which needs to be treated with over-the-counter or prescription medication. Occasionally, eye pain is caused by something serious, like uveitis. This is an inflammation of the inner eye tissues, like the iris. Again, this type of condition should be treated as soon as possible.
• Eye pain with blurred vision should be considered an emergency and should be investigated as soon as possible by your eye doctor or by the emergency room/urgent care center.

 

• Quick Tip: If your eye pain is dull like a headache in your eye, but there is no redness or blurred vision, this could be caused by overuse, eye strain or even sinus problems. I suggest seeing your doctor only if it doesn't clear up with rest or perhaps some Tylenol or Advil.

Spots, Flashes and Floaters

• Many spots and floaters are normal. As you age and experience all of life's bumps and movements, bits and pieces of your retinas break loose and float in the inner liquid of the eyes (the vitreous). Most of these floaters are harmless ... just annoying. You tend to see them against a lighted background, sky or white wall.
• However, some flashes and floaters can let you know something is happening to your retina (the inner back tissue of the eyeball). You can have vitreous detachments and/or detached retinas, which must be diagnosed and treated.
• As a general rule, if you have a few little dots, threads or "bugs" that come and go depending on how tired you are or what kind of lighting you're in, these are normal floaters. But if you suddenly see flashes of light, clouds of floaters, swirly mists or a curtain over part of your vision, it's best to see your eye doctor or an emergency room/urgent care center. They'll dilate your pupils to see what's going on inside your eyes and make sure it gets treated if need be.
• Most retinal detachments can be helped if treated soon. If retinal detachments are ignored, however, they can lead to a loss of vision or even blindness.

 

• Quick Tip: Most vitreous detachments creating spots and floaters just need to be watched. But you have no way of knowing whether you have a vitreous detachment or a far more serious retinal detachment. So in either case, make sure you see a doctor.

Foreign Object (Something in the Eye)

• Getting something in your eye seems like it should be an emergency, and it often is. Whether your eye is invaded by a piece of metal, a thorn or sticker or a sharp object, it's critical that you see an eye doctor or an emergency room/urgent care center right away.
• Don't rub your eye or attempt to remove whatever is in there. You could cause more damage. Loosely tape a paper cup (or eye shield if you have one) over your eye and seek help.

 

• Quick Tip: Let's also be practical. Not everything that gets in your eye is serious. We all have little bits of something in our eyes at times. If you know it's just a piece of dust that's irritating your eye, you can try rinsing it with saline solution or using lubricating eye drops. If you are able, try turning your eyelid inside out to see if you can dislodge the particle. If none of these home remedies works, then it's off to the doctor.

WAY TO LOSE 2 POUNS OF FATS

2 of The Best Weight Loss Tips


Have a Salad or Soup For Dinner With At Least 20 Grams of Protein Added

For the purposes of this article, I’m just going to focus on dinner. I will just take for granted that you are doing the right things for breakfast and lunch. So, for dinner, all you need to do is make some homemade vegetable soup or a vegetable salad. You can even have both, if you like. Just make sure to add at least 20 grams of protein to the meal.

Some fine choices of protein include a can of black beans, salmon, lean meat, tuna, or chicken.

Just keep the thought in your head that it’s not a real meal until protein gets thrown into the mix.

Substitute Stevia in Water for Sodas, Coffees, and Diet Sodas

You need to give up the unhealthy drinks. By doing this, you can eliminate thousands of empty calories per month. And the best way to do that is by starting to drink water with a couple of Stevia packets added. If you need caffeine, you can add a caffeine pill to your water. This should help you get rid of the coffee.

You’ll get slimmer much quicker just by quitting the sodas and coffees.

So, if you want to lose 2 pounds fast, follow those 2 simple and easy weight loss tips.

Big Weight Loss – For Big Bellies

Looking for big weight loss? Well today’s your lucky day, because I’m going to show you how to make that happen – safely and effectively.

This little article will take you no more than a few minutes to read. But those few minutes could change your life.

Keep reading to learn how to get a firmer butt, flatter stomach, and sexier body.

Big Weight Loss – Now!

Eat a bowl of vegetable and lentil soup before two meals a day.

Make sure this soup is not from a can. Make it from scratch. I think you’ll find that one big batch will last for more than a few days, and it’s easy to make.

Lentils are full of fiber of protein. And also one of the best foods for weight loss you can eat. It costs next to nothing, too.

If you’re going to be eating lunch at work, pack the soup in a plastic container and bring it with you. Just do this.

If you commit to this for at least two weeks, I think you’ll like what you see when you jump on the scale and look in the mirror.

Snacks

Yogurts are great for protein and apples are packed with fiber. Just make sure the yogurt you eat contains eighty calories or less. Wal Mart sells their yogurt for less than 35 cents each. My personal favorite is strawberry banana, in case you were wondering.

During commercial breaks, jump on a mini-trampoline.

Almost anyone can do this exercise and it works every part of the body. That’s why it’s my favorite. If your legs and butt are riddled with cellulite, it’ll help that, too.

Try to do these short spurts of exercise for at least twenty minutes every day. That’s only about 7 commercial breaks a day for three minutes at a time.

You can do this.

Get all three of these things right, and you’ll notice some big weight loss.