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Fit Tip

We live in a world of instant gratification. However, when it comes to losing weight and getting your body into better shape, it takes time. Pills and injections are for an illness or injury... not weight loss. So, let’s set the record straight by saying, losing 10 to 15 pounds per week is not going to happen. If it did you will be losing crucial lean muscle tissue and water.

Fitness takes patience and perseverance. Most people give up on their goal because they lack one of these or… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on July 30, 2009 at 6:51am — 1 Comment

Putting On My Apron at Apron's: Week Two

After last night’s Basics of Culinary class at Publix Apron’s Cooking School, I’m going to have to re-evaluate whether I’m going to class to learn or to eat. If every meal is as good as last night’s, the answer will be to eat! It was Italian night and what better person to teach Italian cooking than a true Italian chef. Bob Vitiello, one of the resident chefs of Apron’s, is just that! In the cause of making an authentic Italian meal, Bob and… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on July 29, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

What are you Crowing About?

Did you know that crows are highly intelligent and extremely adept at making humans work for them? An example: Crows in Japan learned to drop nuts into the middle of traffic so the cars would crack the shells for them. How creative is that?

Another example: A man had a crow as a pet. He was trying to teach him tricks. If he did them correctly he got a peanut. The crow got tired of doing the tricks. One day when the owner… Continue

Added by Punum on July 29, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Penne ala Vodka with Grilled Chicken

Remember Nick's on the Water that used to be at the Quay? Then, you may remember that the restaurant served the best Penne ala Vodka around. Now's your chance to make it yourself, thanks to Nick's former chef, Bob Vitiello. Now, you can find Bob at Apron's Cooking School at Publix. Bob adds Italian seasoning and butter to the recipe.

Penne ala Vodka with Grilled Chicken

Serves four

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast

Salt and pepper

2 fluid… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on July 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Yes.....You Can Afford A Trainer - Fitness Tip Number One!

If you bulges won't budge, nothing beats having your own personal pro. Studies show that trainees lose almost three times more weight working with a trainer than alone. Too pricey? Try these tips.

Buddy Up

Train with a friend for one hourly price (usually only slightly higher) and split the cost!

Boot Camps and Fitness Camps

Train with others in a small group setting of 6-10 people. This way you are dividing the cost and yet… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on July 29, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

How to Camouflage Inappropriate Replacement Windows on Your Historic Home

A recent forum post on an old house restoration and renovation website asked what they could do to hide the bright white vinyl replacement windows that the previous owners had installed. They didn't have the money to replace the windows, and the windows were still working fine, but were glaringly inappropriate for their historic home. For situations like this, an affordable solution is to install traditional wood window screens over the windows.…

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Added by Jo-Anne Peck on July 29, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

First China, then Japan and now the World

The type of tea called “green tea” has long been consumed by the Chinese and Japanese almost exclusively, with cultural ties dating to the first millennium A.D. and, in particular, to tea ceremonies from the twelfth century.

In the initial phases of tea consumption in the United States and Europe, both black and green teas were regularly drunk. Over time, the British traveled down the tea road while the rest of Europe and the United States gradually turned to coffee.

In… Continue

Added by Debbie Amon on July 28, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Get Pup-arazzi Ready!

Your pet is beautiful...your pet is majestic...your pup is way better looking than all the other dogs at the park. So you definitely don't want a photo of your pet to look like Nick Nolte's mug shot.

Whether it's a portrait of your pet, a set of new headshots, a watercolor rendition or a life-size sculpture, you want your pet to look good. Well, luckily for you, pet art is on the rise and I've got the perfect spots… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on July 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Do you think that soy protein (e.g. tofu) is better for weight loss than animal based protein?

Soy products (including tofu) have been found to produce an enzyme in humans that stimulate estrogen production in the body. Estrogen is present in men, but it is the hormone responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in women such as hips, breasts, and the higher percentage of body fat. Excess estrogen in the body will not only produce more body fat but will also cause bloating and water retention. It also lacks the Thermic Effect* of animal-based… Continue

Added by Bonita on July 28, 2009 at 10:04am — No Comments

GOT A MINUTE?, our 60-second Play Festival at the Players, Sept 4 - 6 2009

Hi!

A reminder that we are looking for generous donors to our GOT A MINUTE? 2009 Silent Auction - we have three shows (Sept 4,5 & 6), so please donate items in "threes", one for each show. And if you've got a great idea for a LIVE auction item at our Sept 5 GAM? Gala, we'd love that too!

If you have a donation, please contact 941-358-7675 or eclectic_tc@comcast.net; and buy your GAM? tickets at 941 365-2494!… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on July 28, 2009 at 6:38am — No Comments

Check out these hot deals for a website!!!!

SUMMER SALE!!!!We have a summer special running from the month of July through August. We are offering 5 pages for $100.

Our normal rate is 4 for $100, so you get one free!!

We are pricing are pictures down to $2.00 each instead of $5.00.

Also we are taking $5.00 off the normal price of a Flash Intro/Map/Photo Gallery which was $15.00 and is know $10.00 each.

Hurry soon before this sale ends!!!

You can contact Click Web… Continue

Added by Click Web Creations on July 27, 2009 at 11:06pm — 1 Comment

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week – Mind Your Mobile Manners

It seems that everywhere I go lately I am held captive to conversations I have no interest in hearing. On a flight from Sarasota to JFK this past week we were delayed two hours due to bad weather in New York. The moment we touched down at JFK my seatmate whipped out his cell phone and proceeded to call everyone in his address book to inform them he was delayed. I had to hear the same story repeatedly,at a very high volume, while waiting to deplane.

How about standing in line at the… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on July 27, 2009 at 8:08pm — 4 Comments

Young entrepreneur starts company to help get kids and families in shape

www.itrainyourkids.com

I Train Your Kids is an innovative new concept in fitness training targeted especially for children and teens. Founded by certified Youth Fitness Trainer, Heather Hackett, the company has adopted the motto, “Log off…and get your game on!” I Train Your Kids offers personal training and nutrition counseling for youth at all levels of fitness.

According to the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more than one-third of… Continue

Added by Sondra on July 27, 2009 at 7:39pm — 1 Comment

Jaszy's Jewelry Launches New E-Commerce Site

As more attention has been focused on environmental sustainability and social justice, nowhere is it more apparent than in the upsurge in eco-fashion. From organic fabrics to recycled metals, more and more designers are opting to make sustainability a part of their designs. One of the front-runners in this movement is Jaszy’s… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on July 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Good Nutrition = Good health.

Why Nutrition? Why Supplements!

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to live a long, healthy life free from the devastation of illness and disease?

Maybe you've never really thought about it. After all, getting sick is a normal part of life as we get older, right?

What I'd like to share with you is the information that gave our clients and me… Continue

Added by Bonita on July 27, 2009 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Clean Eating Plan - What to do if you can't seem to lose weight

You are exercising but still not losing weight? Most likely you will need to change your eating habits.

Try following the Clean Eating Principles below for two weeks and let me know if you see a change in the way you look and feel!

1) Eat 5-6 small meals every day

2) Combine lean protein with complex carbs at every meal

3) Drink at least 8 cups of water every day

4) Never miss a meal especially breakfast

5) Carry a cooler with Eat-Clean foods to get… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on July 27, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Factors to Consider When Choosing to Repair of Replace Historic Wood Windows

When historic wood windows are in need of repair, many homeowners automatically assume it is time for wholesale replacement of all the windows in the house. This is not only an expensive, disruptive project, but also begins a long term replacement cycle that can be easily avoided while saving money, energy and being environmentally friendly. However, many homeowners are not fully informed about the issues related to replacement windows and the options for repair. Below are some of the factors… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Peck on July 27, 2009 at 7:13am — 2 Comments

Viral Marketing – more complicated than it seems

First let’s dispel a myth. Viral Marketing is NOT just online. Viral marketing is any marketing that propagates itself rapidly. An person is a person who is already sold on a product or service (infected) “infects” more people. An old example of viral marketing is PEZ collectible candy dispensers. A modern example is Facebook which is growing exponentially.

Viral marketing is often associated with the internet because the internet has many great propagation systems from blogs to… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on July 27, 2009 at 5:00am — 2 Comments

Five Basic Key Pieces in Your Wardrobe

Every woman experiences total wardrobe meltdown at least once in their life. This happens when you can't choose the perfect outfit for a specific occasion – even if you have tons of clothes jammed in your closet.

Imagine when you have to present a business term paper proposal and you can't even find the right oufit. Either you rummage your closet or you spend a hefty amount… Continue

Added by Sylvia Wine on July 27, 2009 at 2:37am — No Comments

Focus On The Positive!

"You do not attract what you want; you create what you focus on."

- Dr. David Krueger - MentorPath

After reading this quote, everything seemed so clear to me, all I needed to do was focus on the positive. How easy I thought. Well, not so much. My mind constantly slips back into fearful, anxious or even violent thoughts. It's as if the angel is on one shoulder and the devil on the other just like in the cartoons. But in real life it isn't funny whatsoever.

This dark… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on July 26, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments