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Big Brother Nominations – Only Four Up
Ed keeps on promising to throw a bomb into the house but at the moment he is looking like a suicide bomber by nominating Jade last night. His rationale was just weird considering he knew he had no points so was safe. Did he think there would be four people all sitting on zero? However he thought Tahan would be a housemate with no points which considering she is hated by the girls is highly unlikely.
Great series Big Brother but they really need to do something about the super power as it has become an immunity pass, they are never nominated as housemates are scared the person will see the nominations and know who nominated them.
Ed was a tad deluded when he said last night in Big Brother Up that they were now all role models. What type of role model is he? How men should treat women? He showed last night he had no care or consideration for Jade so needs to stop using her as an emotional and physical prop when he feels he needs it. Sure she needs to grow a spine but he needs to treat women with respect. After sleeping with her the night before eviction after she asked him where he was going to sleep he was back in his own bed.
His ususal bollocks of "I feel bad when I do sleep with you and feel bad when I don't".
Also it should be noted that Ed brought up the subject of what would you do if your child told you he was gay he seemed the most uncomfortable about it. Matt, Tim and Drew said they would not make a big deal of it and Ed was wondering about bullying at school and questioning Ben on how hard it has been for him.
Well Ed interestingly it looks like two gay guys in a row are going to win Big Brother so it appears to be no big deal to certain sectors of the community.
Ben was now ensconsed in the Presidential Suite leaving behind some shocked and sad housemates. Katie and Lucy were genuinely sad.
Tim constantly thinking about the game said maybe he got it wrong about Ben being popular on the outside as he thought he was going to lose to Ben. He also noted he had had a dream run of people going home.
Drew was having post-eviction blues and said in hindsight he wished that he had saved Ben rather than Jade.
Ben got to ask two people questions and he asked Tahan and Ed whether their chances of winning BB is increasing.
Tahan said she thought her chances were improving but knew she would be nominated as the three girls don't like her so needed the outside vote to win.
Ed who appears to be using the diary room as a way of looking like a hero, said there are manipulaters in the house and emotional bullys and he won't stand for it. By manipulator he meant Tim and emotional bully it must have meant Tully. Ben mused "Who is the emotional bully?"
He mentioned Tim was the biggest manipulater in the house. Ed revealed Tim was plotting Ben's downfall. Ed said he does things that are rude and nasty and mean.
Ben was safe this week but he still had to nominate.
Ben gave three points to Tim because of what Ed said and that it must mean he has an emotional strategy. He gave Tahan two points for mocking the importance of wearing microphones. He did not think you can bite the hand that feeds you.
Ed got the superpower and Ben had to tell him what it was. Ben had to say he was watching the nominations live from Big Brother headquarters an that Ed could ring twice through the nominations to asked what points people are on.
Here is how the noms rolled:
Drew nominating Tahan for three points because she has faced elimination five times and he wants her up again this week. He gave two points for Kate and Lucy as they don't clean at all. Also he finds blond hair everywhere.
Tully is nominating for three points for Jade as they are similar she wants her to go. BB asked Tully why she thought they were similar and she said it was peoples passing comments in here. We are both quite emotional. Mikkayla for two points as she thinks she has a better chance of beating her if they are both nominated. She has been quite aggravating from the start and she does not add a lot to the house dynamic.
Katie and Lucy nominated Tahan for three points because as she is rude and she imitated Mikkayla eating and said a nasty comment "It is no surprise she can't fit into her dresses". Tully was given two points as she continuously segregating herself. When they were in the spa and talking to Tully when Drew came along she terminated the conversation.
After BB asked the sister's whether Tully was giving them short shrift both looked confused and did not know what it meant.
Mikkayla nominated Tully for four points as she uses her emotions to manipulate for strategic purposes and will be interesting to see her mood if she is up for nomination this week. Tahan was given one point because she is a mean, cruel person.
Tahan nominated Katie and Lucy for three points because of a personality clash. When you have a lot of sugar you get sick. She said "I have nothing against them, hang on what am I saying I do". She gave two points to Jade as she is not getting the true Big Brother experience.
Jade gave three points to Tahan as she is a huge threat. I don't enjoy the sort of person she is but the nomination is based on strategy. Jade gave two points to Tully as their relationship is full on and she wants her relationship with Drew as he does not have her back as he used to.
Tim nominated Katie and Lucy for two points for being all sugar and spice and they were making him look bad. Big Brother said is it because he thought they could win. Tim said "No. I don't think they have a chance in hell". He gave three points to Tully as "it is like a mate bringing home a girl and I gave it two weeks and it has been longer then two weeks". He added it is not good for Drew and she is a sooky la la.
On his second second call to Ben he asked how many points he, Tim and Drew were on. Ed was on zero. He then nominated Drew, Jade and Tahan for two points each as he did not want them to be on zero points. Not sure what the logic was with that as it was highly likely he was safe anyway.
Ed confirmed what we all thought is that people don't nominated people with the super power.
There were only four up for elimination at this point and the winner of the showdown will be given the chance to save someone therefore only three will be up for the vote. They are:
- Tahan – 14 points
- Tully – 11 points
- Jade – 7 points
- Katie and Lucy – 7 points.
Mikkayla cried probably tears of happiness.
On Big Brother Late it was VIP night and the viewer had seen most of the show the night before which was a bit tedious. I don't get why they can't put in footage from other nights.
On the night they were given clothes to wear. Jade managed to repeat a few times she was a size six and her dress looked huge. And then she said I look pregnant in it. Tahn sniped about that to Big Brother.
Tim said some people look better in suits but he said he was not one of those people.
Here is what went down on the night:
Tim told Mikkayla not to worry about portion control tonight;
Ed said we are all role models now;
Mikkayla was on the Jade diet which is as Jade described it as half a plate of food. Jade said that it was hard for her to go from three plates to half a plate.
Tahan said she hated people that criticised people who were fit and worked on their bodies. Then she had a rant about people making choices. It was a bit pretty girl wondering why everyone could not look pretty.
They discussed what they wanted to be if they could. Tim wanted to be a global historic figure like Jesus, Jade wanted to be an actress; Tahan wants to be the next Mark Zuckerberg and Tully wants to be the face of Alzeihmers Australia.
Then it was about sex tapes with Jade saying she would do a sex tape if her partner wanted to. Matt, Tahan and Drew revealed they had sex tapes with Tahan saying hers was not that good as she is not that great.
After dinner they were confessing something they had done in the house. Ed said that he touched Jade's boob, Mikkayla had a sexy dream about Drew, and Matt confessed to stealing a bottle of alcohol to share with the guys a few weekends ago. Tully was cranky about it and about how Drew was not honest with her. Calling him a fuckwit and saying she was going to be so fucking cranky tonight.
This led to Ed giving Tully the talk about how her emotions effected the house and how Drew was playing her. Which of course meant Tully was upset which meant Drew was upset and was not very happy with Ed. Tully and Drew deserve each other with this psycho crap.
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- 1 bbhm { 09.18.13 at 9:02 pm }
WOW, that's pretty spiteful and personal ….. None of on here are criticising people's appearance or referring to them as slutty. I don't like Mikkayla's actions and her opinion about Asians, but I would never comment such things.
Tahan is a part -time model, She has actually finished a Uni degree and works in a Govt dept job full-time. Apparently she has also helped raise her 6 siblings as the oldest, and she has been in the same relationship with one man for 2 years. I think she is a great role model for the Indigenous people.
- 2 daisy { 09.18.13 at 9:05 pm }
Me too bbhm,
I am enjoying Tahan and I like your comments too.
I don't know why I like Tahan. I probably shouldn't. But I do.
- 3 bbhm { 09.18.13 at 9:07 pm }
#nasty 150
Thanks , same
- 4 daisy { 09.18.13 at 9:09 pm }
Sneaky Ed is trying to undermine Tim and keep Tahan by whispering in the girls' ears.
As far as Mikk's strike goes, she is lucky compared to Caleb. When he talked noms he had to give 3 nom points to himself thus putting himself up for eviction…and we all know how well that went.
- 5 Gabby { 09.18.13 at 9:14 pm }
Well written Miss Mars @ 149 and thank you for opening my eyes to a few things.
- 6 StDeano { 09.18.13 at 9:16 pm }
Thanks Lizzie @146.
- 7 StDeano { 09.18.13 at 9:21 pm }
If Tahan's boyfriend is a famous V8 racing driver, then she must be a cashed up bogan. Plenty of money for her family to "vote to save". Unfortunately, Tahan will be top 3
- 8 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 9:22 pm }
Miss Mars also there is a difference between their cultural backgrounds. Mikk was an international adoption baby and has been unable to trace her birth family so is unable to embrace her Korean culture from which she was disconnected as a baby.
- 9 daisy { 09.18.13 at 9:24 pm }
wehter you are team Mikkayla or team tahan,one thing is for sure;
the two of them are helping the other girls' chances of sailing through. But then will the voters go against the less colourful TV characters. They have so far.
- 10 Gabby { 09.18.13 at 9:29 pm }
Eliza, Sandii, and Carole thank you all very much for your kind wishes.
Ali @ 100, very well written.
- 11 LW { 09.18.13 at 9:36 pm }
Daisy #147, no holiday unfortunately! Am planning a New York visit early next year though… I see the Dessert Queen thread went downhill fast at the end LOL.
- 12 Dobby { 09.18.13 at 9:41 pm }
In my opinion Tahan is a nasty bitch who for once isn't the most popular or leader of the pack , boo hoo honey , suck it up. All the crap about mikkayla and her weight and her Asian appearance and her being just as mean as Tahan is beyond a joke… Some people will
Try anything to bring a person down… And it was evident from the start that she was an easy target for the himbos and mean girls to take aim at … Only she is outlasting them , go mikk! Haters gonna hate …
- 13 daisy { 09.18.13 at 9:48 pm }
Yes LW, I am off soon too, but maybe neither of us will be allowed to leave the country once the anti-discrimination board get hold of us. Haha.
- 14 LW { 09.18.13 at 9:57 pm }
So true Daisy, I think we have covered everyone in our trips to Inappropriate Town…
- 15 bbhm { 09.18.13 at 10:01 pm }
#Miss Mars 149
You obviously have not been around many darked haired beauties, one of my best friends from school days is Greek and she looks Greek and is physically beautiful. Even though she was pretty, she still experienced racism frequently, though she was often victimised and sometimes not taken seriously , in her career in Corporate world , she never once contemplated having plastic surgery or made fun of her culture to "fit in".
Australia is a blended melting pot with so many different cultures, for Mikkayla to feel that strongly about this is not responsible or mature, I still believe she is saying most of that because she is trying to play the under-dog angle with the Australian public.
Additionally we all know the general attitude against indigenous in Australia can be quite poor. I think it's fantastic that Tahan embraces both her cultures; the indigenous need more role models, not just sports role models. Normal attractive and educated females who feel confident of their indigenous background is a good role.
You cannot downplay any racism Tahan has most definitely gone through, just because she is attractive. What because she is attractive, she has never felt insecure or inferior.
I think her confidence come more from living a rural life and have 6 siblings, we all know that siblings can be brutally honest and cruel but also forgiving and the ability to move on without grudges.
MIkkalya was brought up by Anglo-Saxon parents, and I read she was an only child (not sure).
#Lizzie 158
Early on Mikkayla mentioned that she was given the choice and encouraged by her adoptive to locate her birth parents. But she wasn't interested, obviously too ashamed off her "Asian Parents" .
I don't know how people can support or relate to this sort of behaviour from Mikkalya , she isn't a 13 years old child , she is an educated teacher and should know better.
- 16 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 10:37 pm }
bbhm Mikk said in a conversation that she DID contact an agency for infomation on her birth parents and later received a response that the agency's search had been unsuccessful in locating any relatives.
- 17 Miss Mars { 09.18.13 at 10:46 pm }
Actually bbdm, not that I really need to defend myself here but I happen to be of European descent, my father is half French half Italian and I happen to take after his side of the family looks wise, so yes I have had some experience with 'dark haired people'… Being one myself. When I was growing up I experienced racial slurs, I was called a wog and made fun of for my dark features as a child. Most of my friends growing up were very 'Anglo' looking (for want of a better term), and I often hated the way I looked and wished I had taken after my mother. As I got older I began to embrace my heritage and now I actually love the way I look and wouldn't change much at all if given the chance. I also have friends from various backgrounds, some more comfortable than others with regards to their looks and cultural heritage. And you know what? I'm supportive towards my friends, not judgemental.
I'm not sure exactly how you picked a lot of that negativity from my comment, though I can see you've clearly been very selective. My point remains, it's as clear as mud that Mikkayla clearly wears her cultural heritage on her sleeve. While Tahan is clearly exotic, as I said earlier, she herself stated that others are shocked when she tells them her background. My point was that they more than likely had very different experiences growing up, the point was not to 'downplay' any racism Tahan may or may not have endured. Mikkayla is not a racist, she is sadly ashamed of her heritage due to growing up in a country that places an emphasis on a 'Westernised' idea of beauty and possibly experiencing intentional and unintentional racism throughout her life with regards to her Asian heritage. As Lizzie pointed out, Mikkayla also grew up detached from her culture and fully immersed in an Australian upbringing and lifestyle. To judge her for her own insecurities is unfair and naive. I don't SUPPORT her self loathing, I'm just pointing out that it isn't 'racism' and perhaps people should think before judging it as such in such a vocal and terse manner.
- 18 daisy { 09.18.13 at 10:47 pm }
Andrea, you'll like this; tonight I saw a glimpse of something in one of the Sugars that when she was talking to Mik about self acceptance I thought, those girls might be alright if there was only one of them. After all, all of the hms have their faults but with the double act, it's hard to take the Sugars as anything other than a caricature. So I agree with you that they would be better if only one was in the house so which ever it was could be an individual.
- 19 Gabby { 09.18.13 at 10:51 pm }
Liaise @166 I remeber that happening as well, she did try to locate her birth family and was unsuccessful.
- 20 Miss Mars { 09.18.13 at 10:54 pm }
Daisy – I've actually seen another side to the sugars myself, and I think that they're actually quite intelligent and confident in their own right. I think sometimes being outspoken and brash is mistaken for confidence, just because they're happy being… Well pleasant, and they don't like to 'rock the boat' so to speak doesn't mean that they aren't intelligent confident people. It would be great to see them as individuals rather than as a 'gimmick'
- 21 Miss Mars { 09.18.13 at 11:01 pm }
I think it's sad that Mikkayla didn't have the opportunity to meet her birth parents and see where she came from. I actually didn't meet my father till I was 18 and I found it an extremely cathartic experience as I didn't look much like my mother's side of the family and always felt like I 'didn't belong' while i was growing up. It definitely helped me come to terms with who I was and embrace myself as a whole. I think seeing where I came from and experiencing it definitely made me more confident and accepting of my background.
- 22 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 11:18 pm }
You nailed it there Miss Mars, the sense of belonging.
- 23 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 11:31 pm }
Goodnight Miss Mars, Gabby and Daisy. It's heartening that some of us here are able to agree to disagree.
- 24 daisy { 09.18.13 at 11:41 pm }
Nighty-night Lizzie
- 25 daisy { 09.18.13 at 11:43 pm }
If we can't be happy to agree to disagree we won't make it to the end of the season. Ha ha.
- 26 bbhm { 09.18.13 at 11:48 pm }
Well ladies – this was my point.
FEATURING LIVE VIDEO: 36mins ago –
After talk of travel, the hot topic of racism comes up, and when it's Tahan's turn to speak, tears well-up in her eyes.
The part-Aboriginal, part-Malaysian girl speaks from the heart about some of the difficulties she's faced because of her skin colour. She then drops a bombshell…
"I hate this about Mikkayla, and don't take offense to this," she says, before saying that people who ridicule certain races, even if they come from that race, are adding to the prejudice problem.
"Don't even joke about it," she goes on to say. "I think we're all the same and equal."
This is exactly what I what I have been trying to say, just because she is Asian and doesnt like it/or feels insecure about it doesnt give Mikkalya the right to look down at that race and call Asian features disgusting and ugly, which she has frequently done.
Just healthy debate , nothing personal, love hearing people's diff points of view
Peace and Love (and as Ben would say) my loves
- 27 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 11:49 pm }
LOL. Now I'm going to bed (to dream of a Tully eviction).
- 28 daisy { 09.18.13 at 11:51 pm }
Cheers bbhm. Sweet dreams to you too.
- 29 daisy { 09.18.13 at 11:53 pm }
Hey Lizzie. I just watched a double B&B back to back. Miaaaooow. That's enough fighting for me. he he he.
- 30 Lizzie { 09.18.13 at 11:55 pm }
Night bbhm xxx
- 31 bbhm { 09.19.13 at 12:01 am }
Good Night Daisy , Lizzie and Miss Mars xxxxx
sweet dreams
- 32 Lizzie { 09.19.13 at 12:06 am }
Ooh yes Daisy, "get out of my house, get out!) Agree, too much conflict in one day.
- 33 daisy { 09.19.13 at 12:09 am }
- 34 Ari { 09.19.13 at 12:51 am }
Does @bbhm have a problem with Mikkayla or…?
- 35 Ari { 09.19.13 at 12:59 am }
I don't think Mikkayla is "racist" per se…
She was adopted by Caucasian parents. She grew up in Australia. She clearly has a very Westernised view on physical beauty.
It's the same with the gay community I guess. Many white men just aren't interested in Asian men because they just didn't grow up surrounded by Asian culture. There aren't even many Asians represented on TV!
I think Mikkayla's whitewashed. I'm Asian and gay and I guess you could say I also do have a very Westernised view on beauty because I grew up surrounded by white people and white media.
Although I love Mikkayla, she IS an adult and should learn to either love herself and be content with her body and not give a shit what others think, or she can work hard to get the body she wants. And unlike Mikkayla I have learnt to embrace my features. But like Mikkayla, I too, had a phase when I wished I weren't Asian.
Regarding Tahan. I can agree on some points with @bbhm on her. I like her. She's honest. BUT BUT BUT there is a difference between pure honesty and being a total bully. The way she imitated Mikkayla eating was really tasteless and mean-girl like of her. It reminded me when I was a kid and my sister would "imitate" the way I ate which really hurt me.
Although this "racism" is fuel for Mikkayla hate for the next while.
I'll be honest Mikkayla and Tahan were my favourite female housemates but this fury between them is just a turn-off. At least Tim can still be consistent enough.
- 36 BBM { 09.19.13 at 1:15 am }
I can kind of get what Mikkayla was saying, inside her house she was treated as herself, she goes outside and all of a sudden all people see is her appearance and stereotype her and it must be really insulting the times that she has been asked if she speaks English. Cultural identity is a funny thing and I don't think it has to be always decided by "blood".
I don't think she should play up on it as a BB strategy but is it any worse than Ben reminding us he is poor, is supposedly not in it for the money and how he doesn't fit in with his cultural group.
- 37 Chrissie { 09.19.13 at 7:18 am }
I don't see why (for many, not all of you!) it has to be a for or against situation. Both Mik and Tahan have both good points and flaws – probably just like all of us! In actual fact I think they are probably quite similar with the way they are both a little immature, are outspoken yet seen to have some deep seeded issues.
- 38 Ann { 09.19.13 at 8:11 am }
ST Deano I'm thinnking it must be her friends and family voting for her because I really can't imagine that she has won many people over with her utterly dull, superficial personality. She is just a silly, average-looking, immature fuckwit. Cheers for the stupid casting BB. Only Tim and Ben save the day.
- 39 Reality Raver { 09.19.13 at 8:11 am }
Ari – thanks for your perspective on the Mikkayla body image issue it was really interesting.
Ben may have grown up poor but he is not poor now. He has worked as a flight attendant for 10 yrs and only recently unemployed I think due to getting on the show? Would like to confirm that. But he lives by himself in what looks like a new apartment and appears to own a lot of stuff eg his blue ray collection. I think we have a different view on what is poor these days IMO.
- 40 Andrea { 09.19.13 at 8:39 am }
RR, that's right, Ben has probably made a very good and successful life for himself and when he leaves BB will find a good job again I'm sure.
MISS MARS and ARI, you are the voice of reason, love your comments.
DAISY@168, thats what I've been trying to say all along, they were put in to play a part which would be difficult, the novelty has worn off and they should now be separated and treated as individual housemates.
- 41 Gabby { 09.19.13 at 8:48 am }
RR, I agree what you say about Ben and this being poor that everyone is talking about. I also think if he did go ahead to win the money he would still continue to buy his clothes in Best and Less and the likes.
I have really enjoyed reading the comments Ali, Miss Mars and Ari have made about Mikayla.
I am ashamed to admit that when she came out last night and admitted she was ashamed of looking Asian and being Asian I took an instant dislike and thought how disgusting, how could she possibly say things like that. It really turned me off her instantaneously.
Thanks to the three people I have mentioned they have now turned my thoughts right around and I am able to see where she is coming from and I am looking at the situation entirely from a different point of you.
So I am sorry Mikayla for judging you so harshly.
Thanks again, Ali, Miss Mars and Ari.
- 42 Gabby { 09.19.13 at 8:55 am }
Andrea, I have said that, that that was their gimmick to get in the house.
Anyway, I have liked them from the start and have been able to see through all that. I have never been one to judge a person from their looks and make an opinion on someone in the first five minutes.
As I have also said, beauty is far from being skin deep.
I go for beauty in the heart and saw that straight away. Where as straight away I could not see the beauty in Tahan's heart. She made it very clear from the start she may have had the beauty on the outside but none in the heart.
- 43 Tuffdeck { 09.19.13 at 11:17 am }
I really agree with Ari. And Tahan has so much going for her. So it's hard to watch her treat others poorly. I see her POV however it can be really cringeworthy to listen to some of the things that come out of Mikkaylas mouth. But that's an opportunity for Tahan to help her. Rather than vilify her. Tahans treatment of the other girls has cemented my opinion of her. I'm not a fan.
I'm voting at this stage for Mr Clooney to win haha
Every time I see more footage of Tully, the more certain I am she's going home. She never brings anything positive to the table.
- 44 Ari { 09.19.13 at 12:14 pm }
Wow thank you for the compliments. Thank you for telling me I have a voice of reason. Such an amazing compliment to get thank you!
- 45 Ali { 09.19.13 at 1:05 pm }
Thanks for all kind words.
Daisy @102. Blushes, but not writer. I agree with a lot of what you say and love your humour. I would reiterate what others have said: this forum is more entertaining than the actual program.
bbhm @103. By "majority" I meant Caucasian.
Miss Mars @149, 167 & Ari @185 I think you both express your thoughts very eloquently.
- 46 StDeano { 09.19.13 at 10:31 pm }
Hi Ann @188 I like the way you think. My brain cannot compute that viewers would vote to save Tahan. *shudders*


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- Lymphedema Association of SK
- Update on SK Lymphedema Working Group Initiatives
- Dr. Stanley Rockson, M.D., FACP, FACC "New and Emerging Treatments for Lymphedema" from Stanford University School of Medicine
2014 LAS Lymphedema Symposium Presentations
Noreen Campbell is a retired Clinical Specialist for wound care and has developed the Wound Management course - level 1 and 2 for continuing education at the University of Victoria and continues to work with the University.
Lymphedema and Lipedema Wound Management
- May 9 Presentation (for professionals)
- May 10 Presentation (for patients)
Dr. Anna Towers is a physician who runs the Lymphedema Clinic in Montreal and is qualified in Lymphedema therapy. She is also involved with the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.
- Evaluation and management of chronic edema and lymphedema
- Lymphedema Care in Canada: What Does the Future Hold?
Symposium Brings Attention to Chronic Edema - Prince Albert Daily Herald, May 11, 2014
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Developing a More Soulful Life
Using Contemplative Practices
by Thomas Moore
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Soul & Spirit in Contemplation – It's important to tap into the soul when practicing the contemplative life, and Moore will explore the basics of the soul in video one.
Practicing Dreamwork - A practice of dreamwork can help one reach the level of depth needed for a soul-oriented contemplative life. Moore will unpack these concepts in his second video.
A Contemplative Way of Life - Contemplative practices are one thing, but a seriously contemplative way of life is another. Moore breaks down tangible, everyday contemplative practices to deepen one's soulful life.
Author of the bestselling book Care of the Soul and 20 other books on spirituality. Three of his books have won the esteemed Books for a Better Life award. In 2016, he was rated #27 on Watkins' 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People list. He has an MA in theology from the University of Windsor and a PhD in religion from Syracuse University. He spent 12 years as a Roman Catholic monk, and later went on to have a successful career in Jungian psychotherapy before penning his first book. He has regular columns in Resurgence, Spirituality and Health, The Huffington Post, and Beliefnet.
I like the online format, as I work both full-time and a part-time job now. It's a way to continue learning about this path we are on that fits my schedule.
This video series and the workbook introduce Moore's major themes in a thoughtful and helpful manner that I imagine would attract many to a more contemplative life. Quiet, peace and solitude may be the underground streams to nourish our busy lives.
I took the course by Cynthia Bourgeault on the four voices of discernment. I enjoyed that very much, as it was very practical.
I like your classes on developing my contemplative prayer.
I took Four Voices taught by Cynthia Bourgeault. I enjoyed the teaching, then the practical instruction.


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A coalition of Chicago activists, artists and writers have organized an event in response to a contentious community blog, which some members of the LGBT community say contains racist and inflammatory content.
"Queer Is Community," to be held Sunday at the Center on Halsted in the heart of Chicago's East Lakeview neighborhood, was born out of some community members' frustrations with the "When In Boystown" Tumblr blog, which was launched earlier this year.
On the blog "In Our Words," ellie navidson, one of the event's organizers, wrote that the "When In Boystown" blog was angering -- particularly when it came to one post that partnered an image of a screaming individual being sprayed in the face with a can of hairspray with the caption "A tranny tries to steal your iPhone." The post's caption was later changed to read "A ghetto bitch tries to steal your iPhone." Wrote navidson:
The amendment of "tranny" to "ghetto bitch" isn't much better, as it not only racializes trans* femininity, it links this tendency toward violent theft to another racialized stereotype of "people from the ghetto." And this is only one of the posts on the blog. Many were racist, sexist and fatphobic. Some were even homophobic.
navidson and other activists came together to organize a Sunday rally and discussion around issues of racism, sexism, transphobia in Chicago. The event will be hosted by comedian Adam Guerino and will feature a group of writers and performers including navidson, Jamie Royce, Rebecca Kling, HuffPost contributor Zachary Stafford and more. Guerino organized a similar event in response to racial tensions in the city's Boystown area after a spate of violent crime in the neighborhood last summer.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Center on Halsted and a $5 donation, benefiting the Center and homeless youth shelter The Crib, is suggested.


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Girls Nite Out at Trinity Medical Center
If you missed the Girls Nite Out at Trinity Medical Center last Wednesday you missed a great chance to start your Christmas Shopping. However on November 9, 2017 there will be another super opportunity at the "Sip & Shop" at the Ranch.
Be on the look out for futher information. I was so happy to see many old friends and meet new friends at the Girls Nite Out. So excited to have my beautiful daughter and granddaughters stop my my booth.
The Little Shoppes of Westlake
Come visit "The Little Shoppes at Westlake" tomorrow at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, at 1515 Belcher Rd, Palm Harbor, Fl.
There are over 50 venders, get a good start on your Christmas shopping.
Holiday Gift Show, Innisbrook Resort
Come join me at the Innisbrook's Inverness Ballroom, next Sunday, November 1st for their annual Holiday Gift Show.
There are over 40 vendors, admission and parking is free. This is always a great event.
Proceeds benefit the Innisbrook Associate Scholarship Fund.
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My Granddaughter is my biggest fan of Darling the Curly Tailed Reindoe.
It was so good to have her Mommy and her visit my booth at Girls Night Out!
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Fantastic Girls Night out at the Trinity Medical Center, in Trinity, FL.


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They'd been having a great time on their family trip to New York and were looking forward to their upcoming helicopter tour of the city.
Paul Nicholson, 72, and his wife Harriet, 60, were in town with their daughter, Sonia Marra Nicholson, and her partner, Helen Tamaski, to celebrate Sonia's 40th birthday.
"I was just speaking to them last night [Monday], they were excited about taking the helicopter tour," said an employee at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Chelsea where the family had been staying.
"They said it was a big birthday celebration. They seemed really happy," the woman said.
They went up in a 1978 Bell Ranger 206-B chopper, piloted by a friend, Paul Dudley, around 3:20 p.m. yesterday.
Just seconds after taking off, the helicopter began spinning wildly out of control and crashed in the East River.
Witnesses soon saw Dudley, 56, and Paul Nicholson holding on for their lives to the downed aircraft. They were pulled to safety within minutes by NYPD and FDNY divers.
Soon, Harriet and Tamaski were also rescued.
But Sonia was trapped inside the chopper and by the time emergency responders reached her, she was dead.
Dudley and Paul were released from the hospital while Harriet and Tamaski remained in critical condition.
Paul and his wife are British nationals who live in Portugal. Sonia lived with Tamaski, 43, in Sydney, Australia.
Sonia used to own a bar and restaurant in a Sydney suburb, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.


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These Amazing and Simple Home Decoration "Tweaks" Made My Visitors Gasps In Astonishment!
If you desire to have a beautifully decorated home with nicely displayed home decor accents but don't feel you have the talent to put it all together or just don't know where to begin.
Then I'm about to show you an amazingly simple "tweak" you could use to turn your home an eye pleasing, welcoming, decorative, and desirable place that will be your retreat and refuge.
Even your visitors will gasps at the sight of your home
Home Decoration involves several things such as colors, furniture, fabric and several other accessories.
By changing couple of things of your abode one can bring a great transformation in one's personal space. Even a small change in your home decoration will make you feel new and refreshing. Decorating your home is one of the best ways of transforming the bored and tired looking space into rejuvenating, fresh and happy atmosphere.
Home decor is selected according to the size of your home and you may require buying or keeping the things away according to the size of your home. If the size of your home is very small then you should go for a very simple and elegant home decor. You should not go for adding extra decorative pieces and furniture.
If you own a very large or big-sized home then one can arrange the things quite efficiently and still save some space. Big size homes are like blessings for home decorators. Home decorator also includes proper and correct placement of practical and useful items such as furniture, several artifacts and electronic items of your home.
To establish a beautiful interior it is important to choose the right home pieces, things that will not only accentuate the existing but will also add an entirely new look to the home. Remember, each home has a story to tell and your home decor pieces do that for you.
And here are some of the trending home decoration pieces you might want to consider
- Lamps, lanterns and Candle Stands
- Wall Décor, paintings, photo and wall Hangings
- Decor Seating, Stools and Ottomans & Pouffes
- Antiques, Magazine Racks and Figurines
- Antique Furniture like Antique Table and Antique Chairs
Adding one of more of these decor units mentioned above will indeed add a charming look to your home, thus developing a more positive outlook in your life, simply because each unit has a story to tell. So bring out the designer within you and buy these units to make the house look like "Home".
Well, as for me, home decoration is an essential element of contemporary living spaces. The living spaces and architectures demand careful selection of furniture, rugs, lighting and other decor items to convert the available space into functional areas.
But, transforming home interiors into an appealing space is a costly endeavor. Moreover, hiring experts for house decor only justifies heavy investments. Though, this is true, there are alternatives and ideas that can help people realize art, and discover their creative elegance by careful selection and placement of artifacts in home interiors.
Whether you are looking to revamp your bedroom style or to freshen up kitchen space or to introduce dazzling chandelier, the following fabulous tips will enable you to do the desired magnificence in a cost-effective manner.
Furniture for increased functionality
Avoid suppressing your desires because of narrow living spaces. In a small room, you may only have a limited scope for decoration, but it is a chance to get creative and use the size and shape of the room. Identify critical functional areas within the room, such as conversation zone, writing desk, media zone or dining area. Now, bring furniture like sofas, sectional, accent and storage benches and filing cabinets. Place them intelligently to for an elegant touch and hide unnecessary clutter in the storing space.
Light the room
Effective use of lighting can earn applauds for your sense of creative house decoration. It is one of the most important factors determining the look and feel of the room. Spread light sources across the room and make sure that light reaches every corner of the room. For creating a focal point, bring chandeliers, to emphasize pictures and wall pieces use picture lighting, wall scones, etc.
Spread art on walls
Don't hesitate to experiment on the big windowless wall. It is a perfect canvas to paint your imaginations. According to the color of the wall, introduce some wall art on the space. Canvas art, framed art, metal artwork, oil paintings, photographs, wall sculptures and wall art sets can significantly fuel your house decor efforts without hurting the budget.
I go for inspiringly HOT curtains too
The curtains you choose for your windows must seem like a natural extension of the room. And I do not mean curtains that have the exact same color as the walls of the space. Feel free to use curtains in colors that are different from the ones already existing in the room to give it a different and unique vibe. With good Ventilation and Insulation when needed.
And this simple kitchen setting below could make your kitchen looks bigger
You could also stretch a small kitchen space without a major remodeling. The thing is that you just have to apply some little tricks for cabinetry, color schemes, countertops, and more that make a little kitchen look and feel spacious.
And also to "nail it real good" get these décor items
So far, house decor ideas revolved around essential elements for a functional living space. To create a compelling site for viewers bring home decorative platters, magazine holders, candle holders, picture frames, statues and figurines, mirrors, fireplace accessories, wall clocks and tabletop clock. Placement of these beautiful home accents complements your home decor efforts.
The aforementioned are my amazingly simple ideas and "tweaks" for every space and budget. It always gets my visitors drop their jaws in amazement and pleasure at the sight of my home setting and designs.
To get started, buying home decoration accessories from the online store is the cheapest alternative. So, choose from a range of select items from home decoration online store and reward your decoration ideas.
And If you are looking for a home decor store online, then Quality Diversity Home is your destination. Quality Diversity Home is an exclusive home decorating online store having the best collection of selected home decor items at affordable prices.


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Goldfarb Branham LLP is investigating whether the Board of Directors of Puda Coal, Inc. (AMEX: PUDA) violated shareholder protection laws due to allegations that insiders fraudulently transferred Puda's ownership interest to the company's chairman, Ming Zhao. Concerned Puda stockholders are encouraged to contact attorney Hamilton Lindley toll-free at 877-583-2855 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. "Shares of Puda Coal plunged 34% when an analyst accused the company's chairman of embezzling funds," securities lawyer Hamilton Lindley said. "A preliminary investigation by the company into those charges 'supports the allegation that there were transfers by Mr. Zhao in subsidiary ownership that were inconsistent with disclosures made by the Company in securities filings.' Our proposed Puda Coal investor lawsuit seeks to ensure that the company is managed in a manner that is beneficial to all the stockholders and that the investors are made whole." Goldfarb Branham LLP lawyers have significant experience representing shareholders and whistleblowers in securities lawsuits nationwide. Puda Coal investors – or anyone with knowledge about this issue – should contact lawyer Hamilton Lindley at email@example.com or 877-583-2855.
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Is it accurate to say that you are searching for a self-storage office for your car? In the event that yes, then you should realise what to search for in a storage unit to safe keep your auto. There is no deficiency of storage options and there are diverse sorts of units available. In any case, putting away a car is an alternate ball game. Not at all like other storage things, auto storage requires somewhat more consideration. Case in point, furniture things might essentially be wrapped and put away in a unit however an auto needs planning. In this article, we might share a few tips that you have to manage personality a main priority while safe keeping your auto in a putting away office. Before we get into the tips for putting away the auto, let us take a gander at the upsides of keeping an auto in a storage unit.
Importance Of Car Storage from Autovault
* Car will stay in great condition, both; inside and remotely.
* Colour of the car will stay new and won't blur because of great climate conditions.
* Dust and grime will be under control, therefore keeping your car in the best condition.
* Engine won't glitch because of rusting. There won't be any erosion of the extra parts.
Along these lines, you see there are a few focal points of long term car storage. Presently, let us take a gander at the strides you have to take before putting away the car at a storage unit. It regards practice these safety measures so that your auto is constantly prepared to utilize and doesn't require a visit to the carport. Take after our basic tips to guarantee that your auto is in the best condition at all times.
Tips For Car Storage
Fuel – Check the fuel before you store your car or some other recreational vehicle or SUV (sports utility vehicle). Guarantee that your fuel tank is full or if nothing else topped off to 3/fourth of its ability. At the point when there is fuel in the car you can drive straight to your destination incase of a crisis. This is a standout amongst the most evident points of interest. The more genuine one being formation of air. At the point when there is little petrol in the tank, there might be aggregation of air. This can gravely influence your vehicle. Air in the petrol tank will influence its operations. It may not run easily and might just breakdown when driven at a lower pace. Along these lines, fill your petrol tank to its most extreme limit before you safe keep your vehicle at Toronto storage.
Motor Oil – Change the motor oil and its channels, they ought to be perfect. Motor oil is required for the smooth capacity of vehicle parts. It additionally avoids rusting and consumption. Check the oil level and the state of the channels at the service station.
Coolant – Coolant is likewise an ointment implied for keeping the motor cool. There is a misguided judgment about coolant; numerous individuals accept that it makes them cool properties. Notwithstanding, it is only water blended with ointment. The oil counteracts rusting since plain water can bring about the motor to rust. Check the coolant level in the coolant tank before putting away at Toronto storage unit.
Brakes – Before you take your vehicle to a putting away office check the brakes. On the off chance that the brake cushions are exhausted, get them supplanted.


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It's that time again -- help us pick the contest finalists for Your Best Stale Bread!
Any Food52 member is welcome to help us test our Community Pick candidates, so go call dibs on the recipe you'd like to test that is in the list below! We'd love to see some new testers in the mix -- remember, we're accepting up to 3 testers per recipe. And, if the recipe is worthy of a Community Pick, we'll publish the best headnote, so make your notes count! Don't forget to email us your headnote (no more than 100 words) to [email protected] by next Wednesday at 5pm (EST).
When you've figured out which recipes are calling your name, in order to sign up, all you have to do is follow the link to that recipe's page, and on the left-hand side, you'll see a "Test This Recipe" button. Your job is easy: just click the button, and you'll receive a confirmation email that officially crowns you a Food52 community tester. If for some reason you decide you cannot test, simply press the button again, and your name will be removed from the list.
We'll collect your comments, name the finalists and official Community Picks and publish the best headnote for each Community Pick (with credit, of course!). If the recipe you test isn't chosen as a Community Pick, please feel free to leave your testing notes in the recipe's comments section. Constructive criticism is always encouraged!
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Aromatic Poached Salmon with Rye and Caper Breadcrumbs
Bacon-y Cauliflower Gratin
Bread Pudding Pancakes
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Fabulous Stuffed Veal Chops
Gingered Butternut Bread Pudding with Coconut and Maple
Pandoro Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Orange
Pappa di Pomodoro
Reheated Minestra with Olive Oil and Stale Bread
Roasted Garlic Soup with Olive Croutons
Rum Glazed Coconut Bread Pudding
Savory Seedy Croutons
Skordalia Trio
Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Bacon and Garlic Breadcrumbs
The Case of the Promiscuous Romesco
Tuscan Bread Soup with a Sage Oil Drizzle
Winter Panzanella with Orange, Roasted Beets, and Pomegranate Seeds
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ST. PETERSBURG — "When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove." — former big-leaguer Vance Law
"There are a lot of words to describe that feeling," Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Matt Joyce said. "I would say lost is a good word. Uncomfortable. Frustrating is one of the biggest things. It's not a good feeling. It's tough to keep going and remain confident because you just fail so much. You fail over and over again."
Joyce had five hits last September.
Designated hitter David DeJesus endured an 0-for-24 stretch earlier this season.
Third baseman Evan Longoria just went through a spell where he had three hits in 10 games.
There are many truths surrounding this game, and one is that if you make your living hitting a baseball, you will, from time to time, find yourself in a slump, where the baseball looks like the size of an aspirin and, as Law once said, the field is one big glove.
"Slumps are terrible," Rays bench coach Dave Martinez said. "The funny thing is when the team is winning and you're in a slump you try to work your way out of it, but when the team is struggling and you're in a slump, you carry all the weight on your shoulders."
Longoria's slump is why manager Joe Maddon moved Longoria to No. 2 in the batting order. The order normally is set up to feed Longoria. But as Longoria's streak of futility reached three hits in 29 at-bats, Maddon wanted Longoria to just focus on reaching base.
"Instead of driving the bus, just be a passenger," Maddon said.
Longoria singled in the 11th inning Thursday to start the winning rally. He followed that with hits in his first three at-bats Friday.
Is Longoria's slump over?
"We're going to find out," Maddon said.
"Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting." — Hall of Famer Yogi Berra
"It's tough," DeJesus said. "It feels like you're 0-2 every at-bat. It's a battle. You're always in battle mode. You hit a ball and it's at someone. You come up again, next thing you know you're 0-2 and the pitcher is putting it on both corners. It seems like nothing goes your way. At the end of the day you're going to get out of it. It's just taking the time to understand that this is for a little bit of time, that baseball is a ride. You just don't want that downhill ride going too long."
Name another sport where a player can experience such a run of failure. Will Tom Brady play 10 games and complete only three passes? Can LeBron James go an entire month and make only five baskets?
"It's the craziest game," DeJesus said, "but we chose to play this game, and knowing that a really great player hits .300 – just three out of 10. So it's our fault."
When Martinez was slumping he would bring home tapes of games where he hit the ball well and watch them in solitude, searching for clues as to why things were going so bad.
"All I wanted to do was see all the good things," Martinez said. "Sometimes it helped. Sometimes it didn't and I went four, five, six more days where I didn't get a hit."
Joyce remembered slumping so bad at Double-A he couldn't sleep.
"I'd lie awake at night and pray, just praying that it would stop, the struggle would stop," Joyce said. "Sometimes that's all you can do, take a deep breath and say, 'You know what, just keep going.' That's all you can do. When you're going through hell keep going."
And then one day the ball looks a little bigger and your swing feels right and the line drive finds grass and the post-game spread tastes so much better.
The slump has been busted.
"I guess it's one of life's great mysteries," Joyce said. "You hit all your life and something doesn't feel right or you're not seeing the ball the same. There's a lot of factors involved in hitting, and sometimes all it takes is just one thing to go really wrong and you struggle, and sometimes all it takes is one pitch to get you going."
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"The Big C" was never going to surprise us with a happy ending. Even though the hard-hitting drama often was lighthearted as it charted high-school teacher Cathy Jamison's battle with stage IV melanoma, it never gave us false hope as her condition steadily worsened.
So consider the following spoiler-free: The final season, called "The Big C: Hereafter" (9 p.m. April 29, Showtime; 4 stars out of 4) and packaged in four hour-long episodes, doesn't present the end of Cathy's journey through rose-colored glasses, either.


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Adam Dustan was born just outside Chicago and lived there for twenty years before moving out to the deserts of Arizona. He currently shares a house in Tempe with his lovely girlfriend, Lauren, and two neurotic cats named Dexter and Lucy. He previously has been rumored to have raised and trained an army of attack ferrets, à la the Beastmaster.
Adam began his career in the trenches, working with design agencies and in-house creative services departments, plying his craft to projects involving print, digital & environmental design, branding, marketing campaigns, advertising, tv spots, photoshoots, and probably some other media that cannot be recalled at this moment.
After working for about a decade, Adam always tended to want to go deeper on the "whys" and "what ifs" of the end user, something that didn't always fit into the schedule on these bespoke turn 'n burn agency projects. This is when he shifted his career focus over to user experience and product design. This proved to be a great fit for Adam's brand of design thinking. Coupled with his visual design skills, Adam is a highly effective UX designer, able to guide a project through its lifecycle; from concept and iterating to stakeholder/client presentations to prototyping and user research through revisioning, and finally to wrapping it up with some super sweet visual design.


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Is this going to be another year of unfulfilled resolutions? Promises you make to yourself, but never keep? It's time to put yourself first and succeed in your fat loss efforts. Many people see setting up a diet and nutrition plan as a daunting task to be avoided.
After setting up your program and being consistent for a week or two, you'll see how quickly you adapt and won't need to reference scales, notes, or other tools to aid you in sticking to your program. It's not too much work, very small efforts lead to small results, consistent, moderate efforts lead to consistent and even better results and so on and so forth.
In other words, the harder you work, and the more diligent you are about what you do and don't eat, the more obvious the result you'll see in the mirror and more important, feel.
There are many theories about certain diets, certain foods, food groups, meal timing, etc... What's the real deal? What's the best way to lose that unwanted, unhealthy body fat? How much should I lose? How many calories should I eat? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in this article.
First things first; It doesn't matter where you start, or how bad off you believe you are. The key is taking that first step and deciding to make a committed plan and consistent effort to lose that weight for good and improve your overall health dramatically in the process.
This article will get you through those first few difficult steps on your way to fat loss success! Having the lean, tight physique you have always envied on others is not the only reason to get rid of that unwanted, excess fat.
You don't have to be extra sharp to figure out that an orange is better for your body than a donut. Getting a leaner, tighter body is really very simple: Exercise & Eat healthier foods, in the right amounts, at the correct times. There are many conflicting opinions about how to lose body fat that most people become utterly confused and the result is they don't do ANYTHING! Just start the process; you can always adjust your curriculum as you go.
The single most important factor to mastering your fat loss success is being aware of your calories. How many calories you are taking in vs. how many your body in fact needs. Eat more than you burn each day and you will store it as excess fat. Eat less than you burn each day and you will lose excess fat.
Where the calories come from is important too, but unless you understand the calorie concept, nothing else matters. If you don't have any idea how many calories you're eating, how can you expect to make any progress?
You must recognize that too much of anything gets stored as fat; even if you're eating nothing but natural, organic, healthy foods, if you eat too many of them, you're still going to gain body fat. Portion control and awareness is the key here.
On the other hand, many people who are overweight are actually under-eating and drastically slowing down their metabolism as a result, this is known as the 'starvation effect.' There's a fine line, but once you become aware of your daily intake and what you are expending each day, you'll know what side of that line you are on, and how to resolve the issue that's keeping you from attaining your best physique ever.
Setting Personal Goals
Setting specific goals is imperative because this helps you focus your time and energy on what's most important. To set yourself up for success, your goals should be set up the following way:
- Short Term & Very Specific. Write down exactly what you want to accomplish this week, next week and stop there.
- Accountable. Use an e-diary like BodySpace, or a software program, or just a simple spiral notebook to track everything you put into your mouth.
- No Negative Self Talk saying "I won't" or "I will never" - Negative goals make you feel deprived instead of making you feel good about your successes.
- Specific To You & No One Else - Don't attempt this to please or impress others. Learn to be the center of your own life.
- Rewards For Every Small Achievement - It's important to acknowledge each small achievement and not reward with food.
- Within The Realms Of Reality - In order to attain long-term fat loss success you have to develop goals you can actually live with and integrate into your every day real life. Some examples of unrealistic goals that can interfere with your fat-loss efforts are below.
|Unrealistic Goals When Starting A Fat Loss Program
|Realistic Goals When Starting A Fat Loss Program
The first steps are the hardest to take, so let's get started. To begin, you'll need to estimate your current body composition to know where to start and where you are going in your journey to fat loss. What is your current weight?
The best thing to do is to weigh oneself first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom, and before eating or drinking anything. This should be the time you weigh in every week, same time, same day, and same scale. It is unnecessary to weigh on the scale more often than once every seven days.
The next step, although not totally necessary is determining your body fat percentage, i.e. how much of your scale weight is bones, organs, and muscle; and how much of that weight is stored fat. There are several ways to get this done.
The first is to have it done, usually for free at your gym, club, or fitness center using calipers and a trained fitness professional who knows how to use them. Some clubs and wellness centers use an electronic impedance device, known as an OMRON Body Fat Analyzer; these are also available for purchase HERE at the Bodybuilding.com online store for use in the privacy of your own home.
Once you have determined your overall percentage of body fat, you can estimate how much you need or want to lose and what that means in terms of pounds lost. There are recommended guidelines for body fat percentage that are slightly different for men and women.
Recommended total body fat percentages (18-49 years of age)
|Very Lean
|Less than 16%
|Very Lean
|Less than 18%
We'll utilize a few examples to be clear. Let's say we have Mike, a 192 lb male, with a body fat percentage of 22%. This means that out of 192 pounds of total bodyweight, Mike has 42 1/4 lbs of just fat. Since 22% is slightly higher than average and Mike wants to be as lean as possible, his goal is 14% body fat. This would require a loss of 8% or about 15 lbs. of body fat to reach his goal.
So how does one go about losing fifteen pounds of just body fat? We need to establish your basal metabolic rate (BMR); this is how many calories you need to do absolutely nothing but live and maintain homeostasis, no activity. Once this is done, we can go from there on where to begin, and where to reduce.
* A small note: many female fitness/figure athletes attain a body fat level of 9-12% and female bodybuilding athletes safely go as low 7% bodyfat; while male competitors can go as low as 4% bodyfat. Although difficult, this is done with the same caloric reduction and different forms of macronutrient manipulation.
This program is designed for anyone, with any goal involving loss of fat, wanting to safely reduce body fat levels at a moderate pace.
Determine your body weight in kilograms by dividing the number in pounds by 2.2
For Males: 1 x body weight in kg ____ x 24 = _________
For Females: .9 x body weight in kg____ x 24 = _________
In this step you must multiply the result from step 1, by the appropriate multiplier from the right column in the chart below (Chart 1) that corresponds to your percent body fat range. The percentage of body fat is correlated into the problem due to the fact that people with more lean body mass tend to have a higher BMR.
Chart 1:
|Total Body Fat
|Men 10 to 14%, Women 14 to 18%
|Men 14 to 20%, Women 18 to 28%
|Men 20 to 28%, Women 28 to 38%
|Men over 28%, Women over 38%
Example From Above:
Sex: Male
Weight: 192 pounds (87.2kg)
Body Fat: 22%
*To find weight in kg, divide the body weight in pounds by 2.2. 192 pounds divided by 2.2 = 87.2 kg
Example Step 1
1 x 87.2 x 24 = 2,094
Example Step 2
2094 x .90 (multiplier from above chart) corresponding to 22% body fat) = BMR = 1,884 calories / day
Now that you know what your BMR is, the last step in determining how many calories you are actually using each day, we need to figure in the amount of daily activity you do and factor it into the equation. Be honest with yourself!
We all tend to over estimate our activity levels and underestimate our caloric intake! Using the numbers given below, multiply your daily BMR by the number on the left of your range to find your daily calorie usage.
Daily Activity Levels:
Very Sedentary, Little To No Activity:
1.30 (130%) = Very Light:
Sitting, reading, television watching
1.55 (155%) = Light:
Desk work, talking job/teaching, lab/office work, brief periods of walking
The Average Joe/Jane:
1.55 (155%) = Light:
Typing, desk work, talking job/teaching, lab/office work, brief periods of walking (This is representative of most men and women in the U.S.A.)
1.65 (165%) = Moderate:
Walking, light jogging, light gardening, activities such as cycling, tennis, dancing, skiing or weight training 1 hour per day, 3-5 days per week.
The Athlete, Bodybuilder, Weight Lifter, Or Manual Labor Worker
1.80 (180%) = Heavy:
Heavy manual labor such as ditch digging, lumberjack, cement/concrete worker, mountain climbing, football, soccer, or focused weight lifting or body building 2-4 hours or more per day.
2.00 (200%) = Very Heavy:
A combination of mod. to very heavy work 7 or more hours/day, AND 2-4 additional hours of hard weight training or sports practice per day, at least five days a week. (This is less than 2% of the population! Even though lots of us eat as though we work this hard!).
So Mike is a college student, with a very part time job on the side at the gym. So he determines his activity level at moderate (1.65); so he takes his BMR of 1884 calories per day, and multiplies that by his activity level
1884 x 1.65 = 3,109 calories is what he currently uses every day.
Since this is the number of calories he uses, and is holding fifteen pounds he would like to lose, he must start at this number and reduce his total daily caloric intake.
This can be done in a number of ways, depending on your goals, the amount of time you have to accomplish your goals and how hard you want to be on yourself.
To maintain the lean mass (muscle) that you currently have, it's important to try not to lose more than 1.5-2.0 pounds of fat per week; anything in excess of that number is likely to be water weight and precious muscle tissue. With fifteen pounds to lose, losing at a rate of 1.5 pounds per week, it will take ten weeks to lose the body fat.
The rest is simple math, to reduce his bodyfat by 1.5 pounds every week, one pound equals 3,500 calories, which means to achieve his goal on time requires a weekly reduction of 5,250 calories, or every day eating 750 LESS calories than your current daily usage.
Mike is currently utilizing 3,109 calories, and during his fat loss program, his total daily calories are going to be 2,359. If the caloric reduction is followed consistently, it will result in the loss of 1.5 pounds of ugly body fat every week.
Macronutrient Ratios
Whew! Now that the starting point for fat loss has been determined, does that mean any food is fair game so long as the caloric limit is adhered to? Well, no not really. It's true that calories in vs. calories out determines how much WEIGHT you will lose, but it what you eat and in what ratios (macronutrients) that determine WHAT KIND of weight is lost (muscle, water or fat).
There are many different macronutrient ratios and theories behind them all. For example the USDA recommends a 60/30/10 split (C/P/F) - this is not an optimal split for many people. There are others, like the Zone Diet plan calls for a more balanced 40/30/30 split, and then an ultra-low carb plan such as Atkins calls for a near 10/50/40 split!
So which one is right for you? A commonly used and successful macronutrient split when trying to gain lean mass (muscle) and lose excess body fat is 40/40/20. This is not by any means the only successful macro ratio out there, but it is easy to determine and tends to be rather muscle sparing, even though you are in a caloric deficit.
This means that 40% of your total daily calories should come from carbs, 40% from protein, and 20% from essential fats.
- 1 gram carbohydrate = 4 calories
- 1 gram protein = 4 calories
- 1 gram fat = 9 calories
Mike's (from example above) total daily calories are 2,359
|Carbs =
|40% (2359 x .40 = 943 calories)
|943 divided by 4 (4 calories per gram)
|235 grams of carbs per day
|Protein =
|40% (2359 x .40 = 943 calories)
|943 divided by 4 (4 calories per gram)
|235 grams of carbs per day
|Fats =
|20% (2359 x .20 = 471 calories)
|471 divided by 9 (9 calories per gram)
|52 grams of fat per day
Meal Timing For Optimal Performance
Anytime the body is put into a caloric deficit, it will suffer somewhat. Proper nutrient timing can help ensure you have sufficient energy for workouts, your job, as well as other daily activities; and can reduce cravings and the tendency to binge or stray from your program.
While on your fat loss program you must eat every three hours no matter what! This means eating breakfast within ONE hour of waking, and then eating every three hours after that until bedtime. Yes, that could mean 5-8 meals per day!
This may sound like way too much food, but these are more like mini-meals; keeping the body fueled and this aids in keeping the blood sugar under control; when we skip meals, or go more than 4 hours between meals, the blood sugar crashes from lack of nutrients/food, we will then become ravenous and the result is often to over eat and thus it spikes the blood sugar.
When there is excess insulin in the blood, fat is stored more readily. Eating small, frequent meals at regular intervals ensures a slow and steady release of sugar into the blood, reducing the likelihood of sudden cravings, over eating, and fat storage.
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When You Need Those Carbs:
It's also important to consume carbohydrates when they are most needed. Carbs are immediate fuel for immediate activity. If you work a day job, do all of your busy work during the day, and strength train, and are home on the couch by 7 PM... consuming the majority of your carbs in the morning and afternoon is sensible.
However, a lot of folks have become accustomed to skipping breakfast, eating fast food mid day, and then flopping down on the couch for a way too big plate of spaghetti, or three servings of bread, without any intention of lifting another finger that day! This is a surefire way to fat gain.
The body needs carbohydrates in the morning, with the first meal. The act of waking up is catabolic unto itself. Great carbs to start your day off with or for anytime are:
- Oats (oat bran, steel cut, whole grain- not instant)
- Rice (long grain, brown)
- Sweet potatoes
- Grapefruit
- Apples
- Black Beans (also provide 7g protein per 1/2 cup!)
- Green beans
- Asparagus (these veggies also have a nice diuretic effect on the body!)
- Brussel Sprouts
- Spinach
- Broccoli
There are many other great, clean carbs out there to enjoy. With lots of talk about good carbs and bad carbs, I find that a good rule of thumb is to stop and ask; "Did this grow out of the ground as is? Is it totally naturally this way?" If the answer is yes, it's a good carb.
If its processed; think bread, or whole grain cheerios; it can still be 'ok' on occasion, but its still processed food. The best way to go is always with 100% whole, natural foods. These are the foods that are most readily accepted, utilized for vitamins/minerals, and have a more thermogenic (metabolism revving) effect on the body than liquid, processed, or 'fake, fat free' foods.
Another time that carbs are necessary is during your workouts, which are an important aspect in your fat loss success. It's important to have eaten within one to two hours (at the longest) prior to a work out. The same carbs mentioned above are great for a pre/ post work out snack or meal.
It's just good to remember that carbs are needed for our most active times; If you work night shift, and sleep all day, then your nutrition would be based around your evening schedule. It's not detrimental to eat carbohydrates in your last two meals of the day, just try to utilize more fibrous, less starchy carbs for this instance; such as broccoli, spinach, salad greens and save the rice, oats and sweet potatoes for when you want good clean energy!
About 15 minutes before your workout... Consuming a pre-work out shake consisting of 1-1.5 scoops whey protein isolate (WPI), and 8-12 oz. fat free milk or water is beneficial to preventing muscle loss when working out during a caloric reduction diet.
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You can also consume this shake slowly during your work out. Along with WPI, those trying to gain or maintain lean muscle have found great success with Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) which are essential in preventing muscle loss, aiding in recovery after a work out, and providing work out energy when the body is in a caloric deficit.
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Another time to have a WPI supplement is before bed, sleep can be catabolic and when building lean mass and keeping on that program, this is a good way to go. The rest of your daily protein requirement should come from animal sources such as:
- Chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cooked thoroughly)
- Egg whites (cooked, never raw)
- Fat Free (skim) milk
- Fat Free KRAFT Cheese (very limited quantities, we want to learn to eat real foods remember!)
- Turkey Breast
- Buffalo/Bison (Ground, Sirloin, Roast)
- Extra Lean Sirloin
- Extra Lean Pork
- Tuna (canned in water, fresh-pack envelope, whole fillet)
- Seafood (Crab, lobster, shrimp; sans butter)
- Tilapia
- Salmon (a great source of Omega 3s! It's an essential fatty acid)
- Whey Protein or Whey Protein Isolate
These proteins should be distributed evenly (grams) throughout all of your meals. Depending on your personal caloric requirements and protein intake, on average a serving of protein should be 4-6 oz. per meal.
All of your fats should ideally come from essential or good fats. These are the Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and Omega 9s. These are available in Fish oil, Flax oil, and Borage oil. This comes in whole food, as well as tablet and whole liquid form. The rest of the fats in your daily intake should be a natural result of the animal proteins you are eating.
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Eliminating saturated and Trans or 'Franken' fats is important; but eliminating all fats from the diet is not healthy and can lead to the opposite result you are seeking.
Keeping fats in the diet is also essential to maintaining testosterone levels which can occur when in a calorie reduced state; even for the ladies, testosterone plays an important role when we are trying to build new muscle tissue and lose body fat. Some good whole food sources of these good fats we want more of are (although there are tons more out there!)
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Avocados
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Olive oil
- Peanut Butter
- Almond Butter
"So I Never Get To Eat Anything Fun Again?"
It may seem this way at first, but if you are committed to losing that body fat for good, and never having to deal with it again, then some sacrifice must be made. That being said, it's important to give in to the cravings of the mind and body once in a while when you are consistent and compliant (and only you know if you truly are!) with your fat loss program.
It will do your body good to indulge in a cheat meal, and cheat dessert once every week. This is not to say you can have a free day of eating everything on a whim - this is one meal and one dessert every week, which can be anything you want, without consideration of calories, macronutrient ratios, or fat content.
This should replace one of your meals, and the rest should be clean and pre-planned as normal. This is not as bad as it sounds, it helps to eliminate the craving, gives you a free meal and still allows for planned fat loss to occur, and it allows us to live real life and still lose the fat.
To Help Accelerate Your Journey Towards Fat Loss
With the endless array of supplements that report to be able to do everything under the sun, who knows what's true? There are a few basics to start with, that have been proven to have a beneficial result when combined with a fat loss program.
I feel supplements are an important aspect of any program whether its for fat loss, muscle gain, or just to maintain a healthy and fit body. Supplementation is providing much needed nutrition, energy and metabolic assistance without additional calories.
Although water is not a supplement, this is unfortunately how many treat it, barely drinking enough to get by. When starting a fat loss program, water is essential to the fat burning process and to your over all success. On a non-work out day, when you are doing little to nothing in the means of activity, you need to take in a bare minimum of half your bodyweight in ounces.
Example: 192 lb Mike needs a minimum of 96 oz of water a day.
If it is a workout day then one gallon of water is recommended for everyone. It's remarkable how the body will respond favorably to drinking sufficient amounts of water; the skin clears up, digestion is better and more efficient, vitamins/minerals are more readily absorbed, excess water weight is lost, stabilized symptoms of PMS (goodbye bloating!), reduced hunger cravings... the list goes on and on, so drink more water!
Daily Multi-Vitamin:
This is very important when reducing calories to ensure all the chemical processes in the body will still occur despite reduced nutrition.
There are many good brands but the top three favorites are Universal Animal Pak, AST Multi Pro, and NOW Adam (for men)... which by the way does not contain iron; as men do not need this supplemented, only the ladies!
Fish Oil/EFA's:
There aren't enough words to describe the unending benefits of taking fish oils and EFA's, these are the Omega 3, 6, and 9's discussed earlier. In addition to being an aid in your fat loss efforts its also responsible for aiding in the following:
- Energy Production
- Diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream
- Brain and nerve tissue development
- Control cell membrane fluids
- Stabilize insulin and blood sugar levels
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Helpful in inflammatory conditions
- Support immune system
- Reduce water retention, by assisting in sodium and water removal.
- Calming effect and maintains mood
Some of the best selling brands of fish oils and EFAs here on bodybuilding.com are Health From the Sea PFO Pure Fish Oil, NOW Salmon Oil , and NOW Super Omega 3, 6, 9 the last of which contains all three super EFA's in one capsule!
These are Branched Chain Amino acids and are priceless in a fat loss program when keeping or gaining lean muscle is important to you. So long as your body is in a caloric deficit, and you are training, you need BCAAs. The best way to take BCAAs is right after a work out, or to mix a powder form into your water and sip during a work out.
A few great products available are Optimum BCAA Caps, Higher Power BCAA's, and is also available in mixable drink form such as Scivation Xtend and Controlled Labs Purple Wrath.
Fat Burner Or No Fat Burner?
If you chose to use a stimulant fat burner or a non-stimulant fat burner, there are many available to chose from and can greatly enhance your energy, motivation and caloric burn during your work outs! If you decide a fat burner is for you, check out Lipo6 or HotRox, those are both great stimulant fat burners, that will give you a nice kick in addition to revving up that metabolism.
Or if you are sensitive even to caffeine, guarna or other stimulants, products such as MAN Vaporize, or Universal Super Cuts that contain no stimulants will work great for you as they have for others!
I have outlined some examples of a caloric reduction/fat loss menu for a male and a female below. BY NO MEANS is this a strict guideline to what you should personally eat! This is just a sampling of a menu with the macros weighed out, to show you what yours will look like once you have your plan completed and in hand!
Menu/Timing Example: Male (caloric reduction)
- 2,175 Calories
- 225 grams carbs
- 226 grams protein
- 53 grams fats
Meal 1 @ 6 AM
- 1 cup egg white
- 1 cup dry oats
- 1 tbs flax oil
- 1 fish oil tablet
Meal 2 @ 9 AM - 15-30 minutes Pre-Work Out
- WPI Protein Shake
- water
- 1 fish oil tablet
- 1 Fatburner (Lipo6 or MAN Vaporize)
Meal 3 @ 12 PM
- Post work out (approx. 1 hour later)
- 8 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- 2 tsp flax oil
- 10 oz sweet potato
Meal 4 @ 3 PM
- 1 scoop WPI
- water
- 1 fish oil tablet
Meal 5 @ 6 PM
- 8 oz tuna
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 fish oil tablet
Meal 6 @ 9 PM
- 2 scoops WPI
- 7 tablespoons of Cream of Rice
- 1 fish oil tablet
*This is your last meal so long as you lay down before midnight
Menu/Timing Example: Female (caloric reduction)
- 1,507 calories
- 174 g carbs
- 169 g protein
- 25g fat
Meal 1 @ 7:30 AM - Pre-Work Out
Meal 2 @ 10:30 AM
- 4.5 oz. chicken breast, boneless, no skin
- 2/3 cup long grain, brown or wild rice
- 5 oz green beans or broccoli florets
- 1 fish oil tablet
Meal 3 @ 1:30 PM
- 18 oz. skim milk
- 1 scoop WPI powder
- 1 teaspoon flax oil
- 1 fish oil tablet
Meal 4 @ 5:00 PM
- 3.5 oz. tuna canned in water
- 3.5 oz. broiled sweet potato
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 fish oil tablet
- 1 tsp flax oil
Meal 5 @ 8:30 PM
- 18 oz water or skim milk
- 1 scoop WPI powder
- 1 teaspoon flax oil
- 1 fish oil tablet
- 1 multi-vitamin
*This should be your last meal if you are in bed before 11:30 PM
There are many lean foods to choose from, research. This plan is sound and the ratios provide plenty of proteins, good carbs, and good fats to keep you satisfied... this plan can help anyone! Be aware of your calories, keep strict records of everything you eat, every bite taken; just until you become familiar with what different portion sizes look like and what's really going on in your daily activities that is contributing to your eating habits; and this will happen eventually.
There are a few keys to remember when starting a new life of eating clean and fat loss.
Be aware of liquid calories; don't get all your protein from liquid ready made shakes. Whole food calories are denser and will help you feel fuller, longer. Liquid calories contain high amounts of calories and satisfy only a little while.
Those coffee house drinks we all love, the chai, the lattes, the frozen coffee beverages... these are diet death! Loaded with sugars and fats, reserve them for your once a week dessert treat, at the most!
If it is soda that is your vice, consider saying goodbye forever, or at least switching to diet; there is nothing wrong with a diet pop every day or so, and some are like liquid candy and can really help subdue those cravings.
Don't fall for the fat free myth; most fat free cookies, candy and such contain twice as many calories, and TONS of sugar!
Don't panic and throw in the towel if you give in and over eat, or totally fall off the fat loss wagon, as they say just get back in the game and back on track, treat it as your cheat meal for the week and move on, tomorrow is another day to eat clean and lose that fat once and for all!


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Blissfully Reactive Bootstrap3 Tooltips with Meteor TemplatesPosted: August 10, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bootstrap3, coffeescript, meteor, Web 2 Comments »
It's been a long time since I wrote something here. I thought I would break the silence with a new post about Meteor.
Meteor makes it pretty easy to start prototyping a new project very quickly.
When you want your ol' familiar Bootstrap for CSS, you just
meteor add bootstrap and there it is, including the stylish
$el.tooltip() component.
So while building templates in Meteor, I thought I had tooltips figured out. I'd write them something like this:
Something awesome!
Template.my_awesome_template.rendered = -> @$('[title]').tooltip() Template.my_awesome_template.tooltip_label = -> "It has #{Likes.find({}).count()} like(s)!"
Which looked great, but I quickly came to realize that when my Likes Collection changed, the bootstrap tooltip wasn't getting refreshed, even though the underlying title attribute was. I tried using several event binding techniques like observe to try and refresh the tooltip whenever the collection changed, but those strategies weren't panning out. I wasn't interested in squirreling away a lot of tooltip code into my subscription callbacks, either.
It turns out, I was way over-complicating this. You see, I already have a function that was executing every time the label changed, it was just a tiny bit too fast. I wanted to refresh the tooltip AFTER the tooltip_label function ran, so this is what I did:
Template.my_awesome_template.tooltip_label = -> setTimeout (-> $('#link').tooltip('fixTitle') ), 0 "It has #{Likes.find().count()} like(s)!"
By calling
setTimeout with a zero delay, I queued up the code to refresh the tooltip immediately after the function returns. A simple no cruft way to include reactive Bootstrap Tooltips in your Meteor Templates.
If you prefer to be educated through interactive media, here is a link to an example on Meteor Pad.
Updated August 10, 2014:
Turns out you can use the
Meteor.defer function to do the same thing as setTimeout in an even cleaner way. Now my CoffeeScript looks like this:
Template.my_awesome_template.tooltip_label = -> Meteor.defer -> $('#link').tooltip('fixTitle') "It has #{Likes.find().count()} like(s)!"
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Makes: enough for 4 people
1/2 cup black olives (not cured)
1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, dry roasted
1 clove of black garlic, pressed through a mincer (sub regular garlic if unavailable)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 - 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
4 basil leaves
1 teaspoon capers
Olive oil to loosen
- Put all ingredients in a food processor with 1/4 cup oil.
- Blitz and add more oil till you get the consistency you like.
- Serve as a dip, or slather over a sarnie
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