Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Less Worry In Two Areas
I went to Dr. Lombardi's (Doctors of Cosmetic Surgery in Eatontown) yesterday to finish up the laser hair removal on my bikini line. It's been working so well that I'm starting my armpits! Now there are two places on my body I'll never have to worry about again! Yay! I am so done with razors!!! In the fall I'll have my legs done and then I will be finished with shaving and waxing for good!!! Doctor Lombardi and everyone that works with him in his office is the best!!! You can call him at 732-460-9555. Next up: Botox time : )
Friday, May 15, 2009
Ten Practical Parenting Suggestions
Ten Practical Parenting suggestions from the experts:
1. Say yes more: to spending time and doing things together.
2. Say no more: to I want, I need, everyone has it, and everyone does it.
3. Worry less: about all the large and small highly sensationalized harm that exists out there. The overwhelming odds are with you.
4. Listen more; talk at less: ask what do you think? What are you feeling? Tell me about it. What would you do?
5. Negotiate less; explain more: our kids deserve to know the thinking behind our decisions and expectations, but should not be equal partners at the bargaining table. We are the parents.
6. Read a little more: to your child, with your child, and in front of your child - books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
7. Write a little more: notes of love, recognition, encouragement, responsibility, and daily appreciation of life.
8. Expect a little more: good behavior, responsibility, manners, kindness, and all of the goodness that lies within our children.
9. Expect a little less: constant scheduling and enrichment filled days. Slow down and don't move so fast. Children need a lot of slow to grow.
10. Connect more: to family, friends, the community, those less fortunate, and the natural world.
1. Say yes more: to spending time and doing things together.
2. Say no more: to I want, I need, everyone has it, and everyone does it.
3. Worry less: about all the large and small highly sensationalized harm that exists out there. The overwhelming odds are with you.
4. Listen more; talk at less: ask what do you think? What are you feeling? Tell me about it. What would you do?
5. Negotiate less; explain more: our kids deserve to know the thinking behind our decisions and expectations, but should not be equal partners at the bargaining table. We are the parents.
6. Read a little more: to your child, with your child, and in front of your child - books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
7. Write a little more: notes of love, recognition, encouragement, responsibility, and daily appreciation of life.
8. Expect a little more: good behavior, responsibility, manners, kindness, and all of the goodness that lies within our children.
9. Expect a little less: constant scheduling and enrichment filled days. Slow down and don't move so fast. Children need a lot of slow to grow.
10. Connect more: to family, friends, the community, those less fortunate, and the natural world.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Top 10 Worst Foods
According to women's health experts, here are ten of the top worst foods you can eat:
1. Potato Chips. One ounce has 152 calories and 10 grams of fat, 3 saturated. If you eat just three ounces a week, in one year you'll have added seven pounds to your waistline.
2. Non-Dairy Toppings. These are mostly corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil - stuff that you don't want floating in your arteries.
3. Donuts. White flour, vegetable shortening, white sugar and deep fried. An old-fashioned cake donut has 300 calories, 28 grams of carbs and 19 grams of fat, including 5 of saturated and 4 of trans fat.
4. Fettuccine Alfredo. Pasta drenched with butter, cream, and parmesan. A serving the size of your fist has 543 calories and 33 grams of fat, 19 saturated.
5. Sausage. A health hazard. A single pork link has 217 calories and 20 grams of fat.
6. Fried Chicken. A fried breast has 400 calories and 22 grams of fat.
7. Imitation Cheese in a Can. The amount you'd put on two crackers packs 276 calories and a whopping 21 grams of fat, 13 saturated.
8. French Fries. One 6 ounce order of fast-food fries contains 570 calories, half of which are from fat! If you include a large hamburger tack on 670 calories and 39 grams of fat.
9. Soft White Bread. You may as well have a candy bar. A slice of white bread is all white flour, a simple and rapidly digested carb that causes your blood sugar to rise and crash.
10. Fried Wontons. Often filled with meat or cream cheese, deep fried. Just four have 311 calories and 19 grams of fat. Too greasy to keep you fit.
1. Potato Chips. One ounce has 152 calories and 10 grams of fat, 3 saturated. If you eat just three ounces a week, in one year you'll have added seven pounds to your waistline.
2. Non-Dairy Toppings. These are mostly corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil - stuff that you don't want floating in your arteries.
3. Donuts. White flour, vegetable shortening, white sugar and deep fried. An old-fashioned cake donut has 300 calories, 28 grams of carbs and 19 grams of fat, including 5 of saturated and 4 of trans fat.
4. Fettuccine Alfredo. Pasta drenched with butter, cream, and parmesan. A serving the size of your fist has 543 calories and 33 grams of fat, 19 saturated.
5. Sausage. A health hazard. A single pork link has 217 calories and 20 grams of fat.
6. Fried Chicken. A fried breast has 400 calories and 22 grams of fat.
7. Imitation Cheese in a Can. The amount you'd put on two crackers packs 276 calories and a whopping 21 grams of fat, 13 saturated.
8. French Fries. One 6 ounce order of fast-food fries contains 570 calories, half of which are from fat! If you include a large hamburger tack on 670 calories and 39 grams of fat.
9. Soft White Bread. You may as well have a candy bar. A slice of white bread is all white flour, a simple and rapidly digested carb that causes your blood sugar to rise and crash.
10. Fried Wontons. Often filled with meat or cream cheese, deep fried. Just four have 311 calories and 19 grams of fat. Too greasy to keep you fit.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Top 10 Pet Plant Poisoning Claims
In case you have pets, I came across this list that you might want to check out.
A veterinary Pet Insurance Company did this analysis of the over 400 claims it received last year for toxic plant ingestions to find which plants and plant products were most likely to poison pets. Top Ten Pet Plant (or plant product) Poisoning Claims of 2008:
1. Raisins/grapes
2. Mushrooms
3. Marijuana
4. Lily
5. Walnuts
6. Onion
7. Sago Palm
8. Macadamia nuts
9. Azalea
10. Hydrangea
A veterinary Pet Insurance Company did this analysis of the over 400 claims it received last year for toxic plant ingestions to find which plants and plant products were most likely to poison pets. Top Ten Pet Plant (or plant product) Poisoning Claims of 2008:
1. Raisins/grapes
2. Mushrooms
3. Marijuana
4. Lily
5. Walnuts
6. Onion
7. Sago Palm
8. Macadamia nuts
9. Azalea
10. Hydrangea
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Knocking Down Myths
Just read a funny book called "Don't Swallow Your Gum!" by Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Rachel Vreeman about some of the myths we've believed all these years. Here are some of the 'fun facts'. Did you know:
- If you shave your hair it will NOT grow back faster and thicker.
- Vitamin C, Echinacea, and Zinc will NOT help you prevent getting a cold.
- Walkers do NOT help your baby learn how to walk faster.
- Sugar does NOT make kids hyper.
- If you pick up food within five seconds of hitting the floor, it IS NOT safe.
- You do NOT have to wait an hour after you eat before swimming.
Monday, May 4, 2009
New Jersey Hall of Fame Second Annual Induction Ceremony
It was my honor to attend the New Jersey Hall of Fame Second Annual Induction Ceremony at NJPAC.
This year Jon Bon Jovi was inducted, along with Bud Abbott (from Asbury Park) and Lou Costello, Phil Rizzuto and more. You can check it out on njhalloffame.org to see not only this year's inductees but the first class as well, which included Bruce Springsteen.
It was great to spend some time with Jon Bon Jovi and so many other great people from our state. We'll be posting some pictures taken by Gary Gellman from Gellman Images (the official NJ Hall of Fame photographer) on our website soon. You can also visit GellmanImages.com to see some amazing pictures of the event.
You'll be hearing more on our show in the upcoming days about the Unsung Hero Award which went to 1st Lt. Brian Brennan who touched all of our hearts last night.
This year Jon Bon Jovi was inducted, along with Bud Abbott (from Asbury Park) and Lou Costello, Phil Rizzuto and more. You can check it out on njhalloffame.org to see not only this year's inductees but the first class as well, which included Bruce Springsteen.
It was great to spend some time with Jon Bon Jovi and so many other great people from our state. We'll be posting some pictures taken by Gary Gellman from Gellman Images (the official NJ Hall of Fame photographer) on our website soon. You can also visit GellmanImages.com to see some amazing pictures of the event.
You'll be hearing more on our show in the upcoming days about the Unsung Hero Award which went to 1st Lt. Brian Brennan who touched all of our hearts last night.
Friday, May 1, 2009
5 Risks Every Gutsy Girl Must Take
Sex And The City advice, from Candace Bushnell, author of the columns that became the book that became the tv show and the movie. She has some great advice for women, like these five risks every gutsy girl must take:
1. Fall really deeply in love. Even if it doesn't last, it's how you learn who you are.
2. Be yourself, especially in relationships. Women often twist themselves into what they think a man wants. Put yourself first and you're more likely to find the right guy.
3. Move out of your comfort zone. Make a plan for moving forward and stick to it.
4. Try everything you find interesting, even if it's odd. That goes for everything from tap dancing to playing the drums.
5. Dare to ask "What's my purpose?" You might not be able to answer the question, but you'll learn a lot when you try.
1. Fall really deeply in love. Even if it doesn't last, it's how you learn who you are.
2. Be yourself, especially in relationships. Women often twist themselves into what they think a man wants. Put yourself first and you're more likely to find the right guy.
3. Move out of your comfort zone. Make a plan for moving forward and stick to it.
4. Try everything you find interesting, even if it's odd. That goes for everything from tap dancing to playing the drums.
5. Dare to ask "What's my purpose?" You might not be able to answer the question, but you'll learn a lot when you try.
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