Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger

The world is reeling under a burden of obesity. More people are fat than ever before and getting collectively more obese. Mid-life is a prime time for weight gain and unfortunately, it's also the worst time to start a weight loss program. A more sedentary life coupled with increased comfort eating keep two-thirds of adults overweight and one third obese. But you can lose weight if you want to (this author lost 100 pounds, 10 BMI points and 9 sizes at age 48). It's a matter of mind over platter. The hardest part of diet is coping with constant hunger pangs. Here are mental appetite suppressants to psych yourself full, curb hunger and control eating.   Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger | Examiner.com

Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached

 Oct. 17 is Sweetest Day. Celebrating romantic love is all woohoo and rainbow sprinkles if you're in a happy relationship, but it can be boohoo and bitter almonds if you're not. So maybe think Sweetest Day, meh: just another excuse for stores to push schmaltzy products, like on Valentine's Day. But even the most hardcore bachelors and bachelorettes might feel a bit verklempt on romantic holidays. But you shouldn't. Here's what Sweetest Day for singles could look like. Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached is about taking care of yourself.Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached | Examiner.com

Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad | Examiner.com

What's that about minding your metaphors? That's what a celeb couple married on September 11 learned. Devo's Jerry Casale, who is sorry for his tacky 9/11 themed wedding, reported Billboard on September 15. However, Casale says oops, but it's not their bad. Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Casale, 67, married Krista Napp, 27 on the anniversary of the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. But the newlyweds meant no disrespect with 9/11 box cutter party favors and Twin Towers wedding cake. The World Trade Center decorations were the bizarre brainchild of a friend and as much an unpleasant surprise to them as it was to everyone who was offended.   Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad | Examiner.com

100-year-old couple Walter and Leslie Kimmel celebrate 75th wedding anniversary

Here's a nice story for August, Romance Awareness Month. A 100-year-old couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in a Catonsville, Maryland retirement community, reported the Associated Press on August 18. Walter and Leslie Kimmel were married on August 18, 1940. They met at church when they were both 22. She was an organist and he sang in the choir. The couple had two children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The centenarians live in Charlestown Retirement Community. Walter Kimmel worked at Baltimore Gas & Electric and Leslie was a secretary.   100-year-old couple Walter and Leslie Kimmel celebrate 75th wedding anniversary - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Lose weight for the wedding Summer fat burning food swaps from A-Z: Eat through the alphabet to thin

Looking for healthy summer weight loss tips? Summer is a great time to trim fat. Eating lighter vegetable-based meals helped me lose 100 pounds gained after losing two stillborn babies and taking the antidepressant Paxil. I trimmed 11 BMI points and 9 clothing sizes--not with invasive steps like surgery. I cut calories, controlled portions and made healthier food swaps like those in Men's Health "Eat This, Not That." I follow weight loss gurus like Dr. Oz and amend my diet as I learn more. Sometimes, advice is contradictory. So I experiment. If it works, I keep doing it. Here's how I lost 100 pounds with fat-burning food swaps from A-Z. Eat through the alphabet to thin with bulge-busting food switches.Summer fat burning food swaps from A-Z: Eat through the alphabet to thin

 

Repurpose Wedding reception decorations as bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes

One way to save money on weddings and bridal showers is repurpose, Make wedding reception decorations double as wedding presents and bridal party thank-you gifts. Make bridal shower decorations and favors multitask as shower prizes and bride gifts. Here are cheap, multi-use wedding reception decorations and bridal shower favors that serve as bridal party gifts, wedding gifts and shower game prizes.Wedding reception decorations bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Free printable bridal shower games, bachelorette games to print

 Bridal showers are a blast to throw, but expensive to host. .Why not save money with free printable wedding shower games? Print bride and groom quizzes, bingo, trivia, memory, puzzles, advice and word games. Hosting a bachelorette party for the bride? We've got you covered with free printable party games, too.Free printable bridal shower games, bachelorette games to print