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Weight Loss Discipline

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Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? We have all heard that weight loss is just a matter of taking in less calories than we expend. That certainly sounds very logical, but is it really that simple?
For example, I had an intention of only eating fruits and vegetables for a day or two, to counteract the recent ‘junk’ food I had been enjoying. This was a solid plan that practically guaranteed a decrease in caloric intake. However, a solid plan doesn’t always mean an easy execution.
I figured I would be relatively safe making a trip to the health food store. So my guard against high fat foods was down. When I got to the store, my sensibilities were assailed by a well meaning clerk hawking some freshly made corned beef and cabbage. I could hardly resist the temptation. And that wasn’t the end of it. Once my armour was breached, the temptation of tasty, ‘health oriented’ cookie samples fought for my attention.
Once again, I capitulated. My normally strong will power seemed to crumble. And once weakened, it seemed reasonable to just continue. It’s like that first drink for the recovering alcoholic.
I am by no means overweight, but once in a while my diet gets out of hand and the fat around my midsection gets a little more sizable than I am comfortable with. Usually, times like these are a great opportunity to get a little detoxification in, so I like to focus on fruits and vegetables for a day or two.
This has the dual effect of decreasing my caloric intake. I was also sticking with the simple plan mentioned above. So where did things go wrong? Did I not have enough discipline? Did I lack willpower, or was it something else?
In retrospect, the problem appears to be a lack of preparation. I failed to use the power of why. Let me explain. When the chips were down, I didn’t seem to have enough reason to maintain discipline. Maybe you have had a similar experience? I rationalized with, “oh, a little won’t hurt me”. The truth is, once you start down that road, it can be hard to turn back.
What would the right preparation be in that case? What is this power of why that I am talking about? A great way to fortify will power with any strategy is to actually write out the reasons why sticking to your plan or achieving your goal is important. It is kind of like stockpiling ammunition. The weaponry, in this case, appears in the form of a list.
With a long list of reasons supporting the plan or the goal, I would have had a lot more reserves to draw on when my front line defenses were being stressed. When the well meaning clerk was pouncing, I should have had a ready list of whys to fall back on. As the clerk was just being nice and sounding really sensible, plus it was a free sample after all, my mind should have responded with my ready made list of why I should not vary from my plan.
That didn’t happen because I never made such a list. Whatever you are trying to accomplish in life, there are bound to be obstacles and obstructions that just leap into your path to stop or block you. These are the times that you need your list. The list is your power. No list, no power.
When anyone sits down to plan something or set a goal, they need a list to support them during weak times. The longer the list, the better. Even if one has to carry the list along in one’s pocket, it is worth it. A list of about 50 reasons, while hard to create, can pay off in a major way.
Imagine the clerk’s surprise, had I pulled out my handy list and read it off for him. My armour would not have been pierced and the clerk would have had to move on to more ready prey or risk having the spear of temptation blunted! No list, no power.
So, how long is your list?
This article is for information purposes only. It is not meant to advise on diet or weight loss or on any health matters. If you have or think you have a health issue, including weight or diet issues, consult your primary care physician for proper diagnoses and treatment.
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DDW Consumer Revolution In The Home Warranty Industry

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Imagine going to the grocery store but when you get there, someone tells you what to buy. They load up your cart with goods regardless of whether you need them or not and expect you to pay full price for them.

When you get home, what do you do? You toss out the sardines and the artichoke hearts and wish that you could have bought more toothpaste. But it simply wasn t allowed.

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Imagine going to the grocery store but when you get there, someone tells you what to buy. They load up your cart with goods regardless of whether you need them or not and expect you to pay full price for them.

When you get home, what do you do? You toss out the sardines and the artichoke hearts and wish that you could have bought more toothpaste. But it simply wasn t allowed.

The problem with this scenario is that you have no choice and no control. Since someone else is making the decisions, you end up losing money. (Just what is an artichoke heart, anyway?)

While this idea may sound comical to some, that s exactly what s going on in the home warranty industry. Customers who are looking for home warranties are showing up at a home warranty provider s website and being told what to buy and how much they ll get.

Do you need two air conditioners covered? Too bad. Don t have any ceiling fans? Too bad. You only get one air conditioner covered on your policy and you re paying for ceiling fan coverage anyway. Will the home warranty provider do anything about it? Probably not.

Well, most of them won t.

One company, however, does offer something different. It s an innovative customer-centered solution. It s a consumer revolution because it takes the control out of the hands of the home warranty company and gives it to the consumer. With Met Home Warranty s revolutionary Design-A-Plan, customers have the ability to completely control their home warranty policy.

Design-A-Plan will change the way home warranty customers will shop for their coverage. Policies will no longer be assigned to customers whether they need specific systems covered or not. Instead, customers can choose among base packages and adjust their plan according to their needs.

Do you need two air conditioners covered? No problem! Don t have any ceiling fans? Don t pay for them!

What s great about this innovative system is how easy it is to use: Design-A-Plan will take the customer step-by-step through their policy creation in a hassle-free no-salesperson-will-call atmosphere. Along the way they ll learn about their home and they ll do due diligence on the home warranty industry.

Design-A-Plan does two things: First, it takes other home warranty companies to task for robbing their customers of choice and control. Second, it returns that choice and control where it belongs back in the hands of the consumer!

Homeowners deserve choice when buying a home warranty policy. It s time they got that choice!

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QD Central Vacuum Systems: The Easy, Healthy Solution

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According to the American Lung Association (ALA), 42.3 million Americans are affected by asthma and/or hay fever, generally triggered by allergies or airborne allergens such as pet dander, mold, pollen and dust mites. As a result, it is important to do everything possible to improve the air inside homes, ventilation and cleanliness being two major factors that affect indoor air quality.


Central Vacuum Systems: The Easy, Healthy Solution

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According to the American Lung Association (ALA), 42.3 million Americans are affected by asthma and/or hay fever, generally triggered by allergies or airborne allergens such as pet dander, mold, pollen and dust mites. As a result, it is important to do everything possible to improve the air we breathe inside our homes, ventilation and cleanliness being two major factors that affect indoor air quality.

According to the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), high-performance vacuum cleaners have a significant impact on improved indoor air quality. Vacuum cleaners also play a significant role in the life of your carpet, with certain vacuums removing and containing soil more effectively than others, helping the carpet last longer. CRI recognizes these vacuums with its Green Label Testing Program.

The Green Label Testing Program focuses on three key performance factors. First, vacuums must remove a set quantity of soil from carpet in four passes. Second, and perhaps most important to indoor air quality, is the vacuum’s ability to contain dust. Vacuums must not release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air, taking into account dust released by the brush rolls and through the filtration bag. Lastly, the CRI tests the carpet appearance retention, as vacuums should minimally affect the appearance of a carpet over the course of a year.

Central vacuum systems capture dust, dirt and allergens without stirring up microscopic particles and re-emitting them into interior spaces. “Central vacuums are up to five times more powerful than normal portable vacuums and do not recirculate any particles back into the home,” says Christian Reick-Mitrisin of Nutone.

NuTone Central Vacuum Systems are Green Label-certified and contain High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, meaning dust and bacteria are trapped better than ever before. Two different systems are available-bagged and cyclonic versions. The cyclonic version contains an easy-to-clean filter, which can be easily accessed through the door panel.

The bagged version contains the easy-on/easy-off snap-release bag change mechanism that closes the opening immediately upon removal, so what goes in stays in.

“NuTone Central Vacuum Systems are made of lightweight polymer designed to resist rust and dents,” says Reick-Mitrisin. “The vacuum canisters also provide quiet cleaning because the power units contain an internal sound suppression system and are typically located in the garage, basement or utility room and not in the general living area.”

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DPC Finishing Your New Fireplace Mantel

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Congratulations on your new fireplace mantel! Many people purchase an unfinished mantel so they can paint or stain it to match the d cor of their home rather than having the factory paint or stain it one of their standard colors. I have found that after receiving their new mantel, many people have questions and want advice on the best ways to go about finishing a fireplace mantel.

Painting or Staining?

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Congratulations on your new fireplace mantel! Many people purchase an unfinished mantel so they can paint or stain it to match the d cor of their home rather than having the factory paint or stain it one of their standard colors. I have found that after receiving their new mantel, many people have questions and want advice on the best ways to go about finishing a fireplace mantel.

Painting or Staining?

The first decision that has to be made is whether the new mantel will be painted or stained. Typically this decision is made before buying the mantel as different wood types and materials are used in producing a mantel based on if it will be painted or stained. Stainable mantels use wood types known for their grain and appearance and solid moldings because the wood s grain will be visible. Most people who plan to stain wood want the grain as well as other natural blemishes to shine through and would never cover those natural occurrences with paint. Paintable mantels use finger-jointed moldings and less-decorative wood or MDF (i.e. Medium Density Fiberboard) because the wood won t be visible. Once it is painted, it is really difficult to tell the material used that is why many contractors and homeowners alike choose MDF as an economical alternative to wood.

Installing the Mantel

While it is not really necessary to finish a mantel after you install it, it does make the job easier if you do this while it is on the wall; it is similar to painting any other wood trim. If you finish it and then mar the mantel when putting it up, you will have to repair it. Certainly many people paint or stain their fireplace mantel prior to installing it. It is really a personal preference.

Whether painting or staining I have put together a list of tips below to help homeowners finish their new fireplace mantels.

Tips for Painting Your Fireplace Mantel

o I recommend using a high quality semi-gloss paint in the color of your choice but any paint that is used for inside house trim is suitable.

o Have different sizes paint brush available. You will want a smaller brush if your mantel has dentil molding so you can get the paint into the small crevices. A larger brush will help you paint faster and avoid stroke marks in the paint.

o Although priming your mantel is recommend, you do not have to. You can simply apply two to three coats of paint.

Tips for Staining Your Fireplace Mantel

o Test your stain color on an inside area of the mantel before you install it to ensure the color is what you want to achieve. (If you will be using a polyurethane finish over the stain, I recommend testing the polyurethane on top of the stain so you can see the final appearance of your mantel.)

o If sanding the mantel, use a fine (220) grit.

o If applying more than one coat of stain, be sure to let it dry before adding the next coat.

o Once your stain is dry, apply one or two coats of polyurethane (satin or semi-gloss is recommended) or tung oil to protect your finish.

Finishing a fireplace mantel is a rewarding experience; once it is done you can see how the new mantel enhances the look of the room.

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ARK Choosing A Bed & Mattress – To Get A Good Night s Sleep

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Choosing a correct bed mattress is an important part in your life. The average person spends one third of his or her life in bed. A bad bed mattress can cause among other problems, back pain or stiffness. While selecting the bed, the key elements that should be kept in mind are comfort, support, size and material.

Air mattresses can be uncomfortable in comparison to a foam mattress. Usages of air mattress are generally temporary, for example camping or house guest. Water m…


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Choosing a correct bed mattress is an important part in your life. The average person spends one third of his or her life in bed. A bad bed mattress can cause among other problems, back pain or stiffness. While selecting the bed, the key elements that should be kept in mind are comfort, support, size and material.

Air mattresses can be uncomfortable in comparison to a foam mattress. Usages of air mattress are generally temporary, for example camping or house guest. Water mattresses are not the most popular because they are very complicated in design and difficult to deal with. Spring mattresses are made up of different layers the top and bottom layers are made from soft cotton. These are supported by coil springs and insulation pads.

Types of mattresses:

In the market, four types of mattresses are available namely,

1.Foam
2.Spring
3.Air
4.Water

Generally people use spring mattresses. However foam mattresses are now becoming more and more popular. A Foam mattress follows the shape of your body without creating extra pressure at important points. It provides better support for your back. Foam mattresses are made up of different types of layers of foam. The top layer is made up of soft memory foam. Further down layers are stiffer for support.

Size of mattresses:

Bed mattresses are available in five sizes,

King size.
Queen size.
Full (double) size.
Single size.
Crib size

Width and length vary for each type of bed. Double size is an ideal size of bed mattress for couples.

Listed below are some examples of bed and mattress measurements:

King Size Beds
78 wide x 80 long
198 X 203 CM

Californian King Size Beds
72 wide x 84 long
183 X 214 CM

Queen Size Beds
60 wide x 80 long
152 X 203 CM

Full Size or Double Beds
54 wide x 75 long
137 X 191 CM

Twin Size Beds
39 wide x 75 long
99 X 191 CM

Long Twin Size Beds
39 wide x 80 long
99 X 203 CM

While buying a mattress make sure you buy the right size. There are also various designs and types of mattresses available in the market.

Material of mattresses:

Many mattresses are produced from polyvinyl chloride covered with cotton or polyester layers. Organic wool, organic cotton, and pure latex are also used to make natural mattresses. Because of fire, dust and mold resistance organic wool is an excellent choice. Natural latex is a new product in the bedding industry. Latex is resistant to bacteria, dust and mold. Latex covered with wool is also fire resident.

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The Story of Tea Drinking

This article was originally written by Chester Ku-Lea

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The story of tea begins over four and a half thousand years ago. According to Chinese mythology, in 2737 BC the Chinese Emperor, Shen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree dropped into the water and Shen Nung decided to try the brew. The tree was a wild tea tree.
From the earliest times tea was renowned for its properties as a healthy, refreshing drink. By the third century AD many stories were being told and some written about tea and the benefits of tea drinking, but it was not until the Tang Dynasty (618 AD – 906 AD) that tea became China’s national drink and the word ch’a was used to describe tea.
Tea drinking has been practiced throughout the world for hundreds of years. From the imperial court of ancient China to the Russian tea room, from the Japanese tea ceremony to British village tea shops, the soothing, healing and invigorating effects of tea have been appreciated and understood by many peoples.
Tea is a naturally refreshing drink and taken on its own it has no calories, so it’s the perfect drink to keep you looking good and feeling fit. When taken with milk, four cups of tea a day can provide you with significant amounts of the following nutrients: approximately 17% of the recommended intake for calcium, 5% for zinc, 22% for Vitamin B2, 5% for folic acid, and Vitamins B1 and B6.
A cup of tea is also a good source of manganese, which is essential for general physical development, and potassium which helps to maintain your body’s fluid balance.

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ARK Cabinet Refacing, A Popular Alternative To Replacing

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When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be giving your cabinets a face-lift!

In the refacing process, existing doors, drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones. For cabinet doors, a wide variety of veneers and laminates are available to cover old surfaces. Other notic…


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When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be giving your cabinets a face-lift!

In the refacing process, existing doors, drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones. For cabinet doors, a wide variety of veneers and laminates are available to cover old surfaces. Other noticeable surfaces such as cabinet ends and frames are finished to match. Cabinet interiors are either refinished or repainted. Cabinet refacing is available in a variety of styles, materials and colors.

Neither the kitchen layout nor the amount of space available is affected by refaced cabinets. Doors, drawer fronts, and hardware are refaced and then put right back into their previous place, leaving your current arrangement untouched. A beautiful new look will be created, but you will still be standing in the same kitchen. If you are looking for a more drastic change, consider installing a few new cabinets to alter the look a bit more. In addition, new pull out or swivel shelves can also be installed to enhance the appearance and feel.

One of the most important factors in refacing your cabinets is that you find a licensed contractor. Getting a contractor that is licensed and bonded means that you will receive quality work without some of the hassles of hiring someone not qualified. Make sure you shop around and get multiple quotes. Contractors typically have different rates depending on the number of employees that will be working on your project. By getting multiple bids you can lower your cost and find a contractor you are comfortable

Not only does refacing cabinets improve the overall look of your kitchen, but it also greatly improves the durability of your cabinets. It helps protect and lengthen the life of your existing cabinetry, adding overall worth to your home.

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STCS 10 Recommended Value – Adding Home Improvements

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Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across the UK reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements.


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Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across the UK reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements.

1) Loft Conversion – 22,000
2) New Extension – 19,000
3) New Kitchen – 10,000
4) New Conservatory – 9,000
5) New Windows – 6,000
6) Central Heating – 5,000
7) New Bathroom – 5,000
8) Re-decoration – 4,000
9) Resurfaced Driveway – 3,000
10) Garden Decking – 3,000

Home Improvements can be a very successful future investment. Figures above are based on typical value and are dependant on the capital invested in your home.

Not only can home improvements add a substantial increase to the value of your property, they also act as a very practical enhancement to your property, especially if you have a growing family or are not wishing to actually move away from where you currently live, as it maybe close to family and friends.

In the table above, the fitting / installation costs have been remove to show the real or true equity increase. i.e. a new Loft Conversion could cost 18,000 and could increase your property value by 40,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 22,000

and similarly,

A new Extension could cost 30,000 and could increase your property value by 49,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 19,000

A new Kitchen could cost 8,000 and could increase your property value by 18,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 10,000

A new Conservatory could cost 8,000 and could increase your property value by 17,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 9,000

New Windows could cost 8,000 and could increase your property value by 16,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 8,000

New Central Heating could cost 7,000 and could increase your property value by 12,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 5,000

A new Bathroom could cost 4,000 and could increase your property value by 9,000, so a true equity value increase, after costs, of 5,000

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ARW Can’t Find Anything in Your Closet? A Closet Organizer will Solve Your Problems!

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Do you have a cluttered closet? Are you finding it difficult to find something that you know is in the closet? If so, you are one small step away from a solution. A simple to visit to a home improvement store, or even a click on the right website, you can buy yourself a closet organizer and put an end to cluttered closets.


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Do you have a cluttered closet? Are you finding it difficult to find something that you know is in the closet? If so, you are one small step away from a solution. A simple to visit to a home improvement store, or even a click on the right website, you can buy yourself a closet organizer and put an end to cluttered closets.

A typicial problem for people to keep an organized closet is that closets always seem full to capacity. A closet organizer can obtain you more room in a cluttered closet. A few small changes to your closet can create more useful space. For example, try raising your wardrobe bar up higher, thus allowing an additional bar to be iARWtalled below it.

In most homes, everyone has a “junk” closet. Usually, most people toss stuff in there that they have no idea where to put somewhere else. A great thing to do with your “junk” closet is to add shelving where possible to create a more orderly storage process. You can find many types of shelves where you find any other closet organizer. Typically, they only take a few moments to setup and iARWtall.

Ideally, the use of a closet organizer can almost double your storage space of your closet. Anything from an entire closet system to just a simple set of hanging shelves could save space and keep you organized. Simply by adding shelf system to your “junk” closet, you can create an organized closet that is easy to find anything. Many closet organizer optioARW are available. A simple websearch or a visit to the local home improvement store can provide you with the closet organizer you are looking for.

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ARK London builders: Marble is a glittering stone. Part two.

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It is important to make the right choice of binder material for marble laying. Using cement grout or adhesive leads in some period to appearance of irremovable spots on the marble surface – absorbed saline and coloring additives. That is why it is recommended to apply special adhesive solution and plaster. If you take into account these nuances and pay attention to them in future, then not only you, but also your children and grandchildren will be able to admire the stone beauty.

Marble treatment.
As to operations characteristics, marble is practically eternal. However, it needs care and protection from aggressive environment – dust, water, salt, sand and acid. Thereto special agents are used: reinforcers, polishes, stone impregnations, cleaning solutions, mastic and even beeswax.

It concerns first of all polished floors. The main enemy of the polished surface is dirt, that is why it is necessary to take care of multistage protection system and regular surface cleaning. Wax protection coating improves decorative appearance of the stone, protects it and allows to wash the stone surface with water. For unprotected stone floors there also exist special substances that clean the dirt and at the same time create a protective film. Besides that, compositions reducing sliding even on the wet stone surface have been developed.

If stone faults are so strong, that wax preparations do not help anymore radical agents are applied – grinding with subsequent polishing. Stone surface regrinding and repolishing is carried out with the help of special equipment. Consequently the stone gains original appearance.

Prices for marble.
The times, when only rich could afford decorating their houses with marble, have gone. Technical producing and treatment methods have reduced the cost price and the marble has turned from object of luxury to one of the available goods.

The main suppliers of the “glittering stone” are Italy, Greece, Turkey. China has recently become another active marble supplier. The stone quality does not depend on the place of origin. Environment, producing and treatment technology are much more important. On the other hand, origin influences its price as it includes value of labor, custom duties and transporting costs.

When buying marble facing slabs, it is necessary to pay attention to size and quality of the surface. For slabs with polished and grinded first-class surface finish visible faults are unacceptable. The second class may have some defects: not more than two or three small defects of the corners and chips on the edges. Colored first and second class marble intended for inner decoration may have one non-through crack of tectonic origin.

It is necessary to take into account the existence of difficult for color selection marble and practically homogeneous stones. Difference in slab color is a distinctive feature of natural material. That is why the buyer should specify the level of possible color divergence beforehand and check the maximum quantity of specimen.

Standard polished ten millimeter facing slab costs from 8 to 40 pounds per m2. The main influential parameters are originality, shape, color, firmness, type of treatment. Unique stone may excel the base line in price considerably. An increase in slab thickness advances the price greatly.

Marble is a noble material: right selection, competent laying, follow-through experts’ recommendations will return a hundredfold. Everyone dealing with marble will agree with Michelangelo’s words: “Marble is a soul of the universe, the purest substance, created by god: it’s not simply a god’s symbol, but reflection of his image, god’s means to reveal himself. Only with the hands of god could this noble beauty have been created”.