SLEEP If it is bedtime, go to sleep. Fatigue can also be misconstrued as hunger by the body.
DRINK WATER In the meantime, drink something. Sometimes our bodies misinterpret thirst signals for hunger. Fill up on fluids. This may instantly solve the problem. Our bodies are about 75% water. It is a vital part of a healthy diet. Water helps flush our systems, especially the kidneys and bladder, of waste products and toxins.
EXERCISE Do some exercise. Take your mind off of the hunger. This will also release endorphins which signal the body to be content. It can mimic eating.
BE ACTIVE Get active. The more active you are, the less time you have to eat.
DRINK TEA Drink some coffee, tea or other no calorie caffeinated beverage. This takes the edge off, and signals your taste buds it is time to stop eating.
CHEW GUM Chew some gum or low calorie candies. This will keep the mouth busy
EAT FRUITS AND VEGGIES Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes—foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol. Try to get fresh, local produce.
In honor of the end of the 2010 winter Olympics...
Tips for being a winner: Think big - dare to dream, Give without expecting anything back, Be persistent, even when it all looks too hard, Speak positively about yourself and others, Never stop learning, Smile, even when no-one is looking, Demand excellence from yourself, Put people before projects, Take responsibility for everything that happens to you, Have integrity - always do what you say you will do.” —Petra Rankin
How To Be Fearless [via actress Emily Deschanel from Bones]
EXERCISE... You need all the energy you can get. You will feel so much stronger. What really works is making exercise a habit.
EAT RIGHT... Keep track of what makes you feel better, and if you need to stay away from some things, do that.
TALK OPENLY... It's important to acknowledge your feelings. If you're not in a good mood, the worst thing is to sweep it under the rug and pretend like you're not feeling it. Always try to talk to the people around you that care about you-they will help make you feel better.
ENJOY WHAT YOU DO... People take themselves too seriously. Love humor.
APPRECIATE LIFE... Acknowledging death gives you courage and helps you appreciate life. The idea that life is short should help you be less fearful. You don't want to look back and say, "Oh, I didn't do that because I was scared."BE FEARLESS.
There's somethin' 'bout the way The street looks when it's just rained There’s a glow off the pavement Walk me to the car And you know I wanna ask you to dance right there In the middle of the parking lot Yeah
We're drivin' down the road I wonder if you know I'm tryin' so hard not to get caught up now But you're just so cool Run your hands through your hair Absent mindedly makin' me want you
And I don't know how it gets better than this You take my hand and drag me head first Fearless And I don't know why but with you I'd dance In a storm in my best dress Fearless
So baby drive slow ‘Til we run out of road in this one horse town I wanna stay right here in this passenger’s seat You put your eyes on me In this moment now capture every memory
And I don't know how it gets better than this You take my hand and drag me head first Fearless And I don't know why but with you I’d dance In a storm in my best dress Fearless
Well you stood there with me in the doorway my hands shake I'm not usually this way but You pull me in & I’m a little more brave It’s the first kiss, it's flawless, really somethin’, it’s fearless.
And I don't know how it gets better than this You take my hand and drag me head first Fearless And I don't know why but with you I’d dance In a storm in my best dress Fearless
“The purpose of life is to be open to change and growth. To be open to learning happiness and friendship. Loving with all your heart and soul and mind. Loving everyone. Standing up for what you believe in and thinking for yourself. Life is complicated and difficult but it will be alright in the end. Oneness of humanity. Equality, peace, and love. Being a person for others. Putting others before yourself. Laughing and living and loving."
I'm basically obessessssedddd with this show. I love the idea of it: we have one life to live and one life to accomplish what we want to, so why not?
Check out the list of the 100 things they want to do...
It inspired me and I formed my own list...
skinny dip in the ocean
be part of a window display
swim in the Dead Sea
meet a current president
get a french manicure
get a tattoo
ride a dolphin
get my nose pierced
go hiking in the mountains
go skydiving
dance in the rain
go to fashion week
travel to Ireland, Greece, Britain, and France
own a pair of Christain Louboutin heels
live in New York and California
attend a major awards show
meet Britney Spears (or Nicole Richie)
graduate college
ride an elephant
live in a place with brick walls
live in the moment, the future is now and enjoy the ride
Here's an interview with them I got off their website:
Why are you doing this?
It’s complicated. Life moves fast and we wanted to slow down and enjoy it. To do that we had to ask ourselves some important questions, most importantly: What do I need to achieve or experience before I die? When we turned the question on strangers, we were fascinated with the answers we received. Given the ultimate deadline, people are forced to ignore the day-to-day trivialities that sometimes bury their lives and evaluate their most personal dreams and ambitions. Ultimately, we want to get people excited about doing whatever it is they dream about doing. Why wait? We are also curious to know about the state of our generation, our values and the role we are play in today’s society. Really though, we want to have fun and help people.
How did it start/How did you meet?
We’re all from the same town and knew each other through the grapevine (except Duncan and Jonnie, who are brothers). We weren’t great friends before the project began but in February 2006, through a number of coincidental conversations, we realized that we were all felt the same way about the world (see “Why are you doing this?” above). We decided to work together to address our questions and to learn more, and eventually a documentary became our weapon of choice.
What is it?
Technically, a documentary. After months of planning we set out in August 2006 with a camera and a loaner RV to attempt and to document our list of ‘50 things to do before you die’ and help 50 strangers we met along the way do something they had always wanted to do. In two weeks we knocked 26 items off our list and helped 24 people. Since then our list has grown to 100 items and we have taken the cap off the number of people we’re setting out to help. This summer (2007) we’re traveling through the states to continue our quest. If you can’t wait til the final movie is released, check out our ongoing adventures in the video gallery.
What’s the hardest thing on the list?
Go to space and fall in love. Maybe run a marathon.
What will you do when you’re done?
Die.
Do you all do each item/When is an item considered complete?
There are some personal items but most items we chose to do together. If we’re satisfied with our attempt, or it’s clear that we have achieved our goal, then we’ll knock an item off the list.
What does ‘The Buried Life’ mean?
The name comes from a poem written by Matthew Arnold in 1852. The idea is that day-to-day stuff can sometimes bury you and make you forget what you’re passionate about in your life. Jonnie read it in English class and showed it to the rest of the team who agreed that it’s message was totally in line with how we were feelin. The question “What do you want to do before you die?” became our tool to ‘uncover’ goals & dreams. You dig?
Here are the lines from Arnold’s poem:
But often, in the world’s most crowded streets,
But often, in the din of strife,
There rises an unspeakable desire
After the knowledge of our buried life;
How are you paying for this?
The bills are paid out of our pockets, through private donations, and through corporate sponsorship. It started with Skype phone calls and Ben looking companies up in the phonebook that we thought were in line with our mission. We’d call them and explain what we wanted to do and asked if they would like to be involved. Levi Strauss heard what we were doing and wanted to get involved. Others have offered everything from boxes of juice and website design, to longboards and cash. We owe so much to the individuals and companies who have helped us, and continue to help us, on our mission. Thank you to everyone!
How do you come up with/attempt your list?
Think about it – write it down. Once it’s on paper, things just happen. Ideas and goals can come from hobbies, friends, the internet, anywhere really. Think of what you want to achieve, or experience. Who would you like to meet? Where would you like to go? What would you like to work? Who would you like to help? How would you like to make a difference?Talking about your list and hearing about the goals of others is the best way to get things done.
If you are fed up with laziness, why is “Start a television show” on the list?
Television itself isn’t the problem. Irresponsibility is the problem. Our ethos is that you can be entertaining and socially responsible. Television is the best communication tool ever invented; why not use it to spread the good word? And make it funny? Both. If we ever made a show, we’d do our best to prove that to you.
I just recently watched the movie Grease and it reminded me of how much I am actually obsessed with Sandra D and her style...especially the last scene. I love how she transformed from a sweet, innocent girl to a girl with such an attitude and spunk.
*step out on FAITH: Once you truly make up your mind to forgive, hot to forgive will become crystal clear. Step out on faith and let go.
*UNCOVER and unleash your best: You've been under stress for far too long. Now's the time to be over stree. Uncover and unleash your best by worrying less.
*you are WORTHY: You owe it to yourself to accept compliments, accolades, and praise for a job well done. You deserve it and you are worthy.
*TREAT yourself: Turn the daily tasks of taking a bath, combing your hair, and brushing your teeth into beauty-treatment rituals. Make these moments your special life-affirming times.
*REVERSE your thinking: In order to have what you want, you must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do. Reverse your thinking and increase your wealth
SLEEP
