As we Live

As we live, we notice that people sometimes hate us, disagree with us, and sometimes hurt us.

And we fail to realize that it isn't flaws in our character, but in theirs, wanting to have a part of ours.

Jorge L. Tirado

Inspirational "Love" Quotes

Let these inspiring quotes on love uplift you and remind you of what is possible when you open your heart, and close out all else.

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

Franklin P. Jones

Courtesy of beliefnet.com

Springing back to Weight Loss

As New Yorkers many of us struggle with maintaining our weight, eating well and adding a daily exercise regime due to life in general. The majority is so used to juggling so many different tasks within any given day and never really have the time to fully take care of oneself so easily. How can one even find the time with work, family and friends taking up most of our energy. The problem is we can, yet look for excuses to put off for another day what can easily become a daily routine today.

Dieting and exercising aren't easy tasks, but if you focus, keep a daily journal detailing what you have eaten and done in form of exercise each day; and jot down calories, amounts, distances if the chosen exercise is jogging or walking for 15 minutes a day or cardio, then you already have one foot forward. Getting into the habit of watching what you eat is very important if you want to lose weight and keep it down, and just because you start exercising and begin eating well doesn't mean you will see quick results. Remember your body is now adjusting to a new routine, and so it will seem like its fighting you at first. The key is to never give up and always keep at it.

The goal is to continue the routine and in turn give yourself some just rewards. Treat yourself to a makeover, a new outfit or whatever you fancy. You deserve it and you can definitely feel great about having it.

I now will attach a link courtesy of everydayhealth.com that focuses on the 12 common reasons why one can't lose weight, and some which I have noted above have been addressed in detail. In addition once a week I would love to publish a piece dedicated to diet and exercising to help you along so please feel free to join and follow us on our journey to a healthier living.

Let's Spring back to Weight Loss with rtrsmag.com

Why is your Weight Loss Stalled?

Protecting funding for the National Institute of Health

Please take a minute to tell Congress to protect funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. The billion and a half dollars in proposed cuts would be a huge loss for all of 1199SEIU’s training hospitals.

The House, Senate and President Obama are currently negotiating a spending bill. It is vitally important that they hear from you now to protect these funds.

The House passed H.R. 1 which includes a $1.6 billion cut to NIH for this year which would be detrimental to medical research and devastate our academic medical centers and teaching hospitals.

Please take a minute to reach out to your local Congress member to tell them to support funding for the NIH. The vote is likely to take place next week so please take a minute and send a letter of support.

We must all take action now

Alejandra Jackson Reality Show Buzz

Alejandra Jackson is ready to tell all, and she is shopping her story for a possible reality show. Alejandra Jackson is the in-law that won’t go away. She has two children by Randy Jackson and two children by Jermaine Jackson. She actually married Jermaine, but he quickly discarded her. Mom Katherine Jackson felt sorry for Alejandra and took her in. When Katherine became the legal guardian of Michael Jackson’s kids, Alejandra’s children started bullying them. Katherine had to ask Alejandra to leave. Alejandra has been leaching off of Katherine and the Jackson's for years. She has never had to work. She knew that by having children by the Jackson men, she would have it made because someone would take care of her. At the moment, Alejandra cannot get child support from either Randy or Jermaine. That’s why she wants to tell all in a book and reality show. Alejandra needs money, and she is mad that the Jackson family is treating her this way. Katherine offered her money to go away, but she would have to sign a confidentiality agreement but Alejandra refused because she wants to tell all.