by Rupe | Jun 3, 2016 | Deep Thoughts
Five small steps to help you plan for life’s surprises. #PromotedPost
The Washington Post dives into a theory originally put forth by Paul Janet in 1897: We perceive the first years of our lives to be much longer than the years that come later because our point of reference for time is smaller when we’re younger.
When you’ve only lived four years, one year is a big chunk of time — it’s 1/4 of your life!
Source: Time waits for no one. How can you plan for the life you want to live?
My Comments: Absolutely loved this piece; will fold it into my life plan!
by Rupe | May 25, 2016 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
So you’re finally ready to lose weight. Now the question is: How? WebMD has answers for you.
The standard advice — to eat less and move more — isn’t so helpful when it comes to the “how.” You probably know you need to cut calories, but how many? Are you better off getting those calories from low-fat or low-carb foods? And what’s going on with your metabolism, your personal energy-burning furnace? Is it programmed to keep you overweight? Is there any way to fan the flames so you can dream of one day eating a piece of pie without gaining a pound?
Source: Mysteries of Weight Loss
My Comments: Probably one of the best reports I have seen on weight loss. Well done WebMD.
by Rupe | May 24, 2016 | what the...?
It’s irresistible, enticing and addicting. And, it’s available 24-hours a day all over the world to billions of people. Facebook beckons to users seemingly with a two-prong approach – both the pressure and pleasure to post.We share stories, photos, triumphs and tragedies. It is ingrained into our daily lives so deeply that studies show people check Facebook, on average, 14 times a day.
Source: Spying Secrets: Is Facebook eavesdropping on your phone conversations?
My Comments: WoW! I did not know this. Thanks WFLA…
by Rupe | May 23, 2016 | Money Matters
We love credit cards as much as we hate paying bills. As a nation we have an addiction to instant gratification. In the not so distant past, Americans actually had to save money before making a purchase. Seeing that many Americans have nothing in their pockets except lint and cell phones with
Source: Putting it on plastic again – Record number of credit …
My Comments: Interesting…
by Rupe | May 20, 2016 | Fitness
When you’re doing a plank, 60 seconds can feel like an eternity. Now, imagine doing a plank for eight hours. This was exactly the life of Mao Weidong, a cop in China who held the plank for exactly eight hours, one minute, and one second. It was
Source: Cop Sets World Record For Planking
My Comments: Dude’s isn’t even grimacing; he’s got to be on something. From now on, I can’t start complaining of my arms or abs burning after a minute of planking.
