MONTHLY GUIDE FOR PREGNANCY
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Do weight-loss medicines really work?
When combined with a reduced-calorie diet and regular physical activity, weight-loss medicines can help obese people lose weight. People who use these drugs may not feel as hungry, or they may feel full after eating only a small amount of food.
Weight-loss medicines include diethylpropion (brand name: Tenuate), phentermine (brand names: Apidex-P, Ionamin, Pro-Fast), sibutramine (brand name: Meridia) and orlistat (brand name: Xenical). Unlike other weight-loss medicines, orlistat works by keeping your body from digesting some of the fat that you eat.
Although some weight-loss supplements containing ephedra, ephedrine or caffeine are available without a prescription, it is not known whether these drugs are safe. Such supplements have been linked to reports of heart attack, seizure, stroke and death. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are considering taking a weight-loss supplement or if you are already taking one.
No. Weight-loss medicines are only for people who are very obese. Most weight-loss medicines are designed for people who weigh 20% or more above what is ideal for their height and body type or who have a high body mass index (BMI). The BMI is a measure of your weight and height. Your doctor can tell you if weight-loss medicines might be helpful for you.
Are there any side effects from using weight-loss medicines?
Yes--all medicines have side effects. Common side effects of weight-loss medicines may include the following:Yes. Common side effects of weight-loss medicines may include the following:
Orlistat may cause gas, frequent or uncontrollable bowel movements, diarrhea and oily stools.
Sometimes weight-loss medicines can have very serious side effects. Your family doctor can tell you more about these side effects.
How can avoid gaining weight back when stop using the medicine?
There is no magic cure for being overweight. Weight-loss medicines can help you get off to a good start. But once you stop taking them, the weight you lost may come back. To keep the weight off, you must eat a healthy low-calorie diet and be physically active on a regular basis. You must continue these healthy habits even after you stop taking the medicine. Remember that losing weight and keeping it off is a lifelong effort.
If you decide weight-loss medicines aren't right for you, you can still meet your weight-loss goals. It's important to develop healthy eating habits, but don't expect to change everything overnight. Start by training yourself to eat without doing anything else at the same time. For example, don't eat while you watch TV. Focus on what you're eating. Try to eat slowly.
Next, change what and how much you eat. Your doctor can help you create a low-calorie diet plan that will help you lose weight.
It is also important to be physically active. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising for at least 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week. Regular exercise helps you burn calories faster, even when you are sitting still. Exercise also helps you burn fat and build muscle.
Aerobic exercise raises your heart rate and helps you burn calories. Aerobic exercises include swimming, brisk walking, jogging and bicycling. Anaerobic exercise, such as weight training, is also good because it adds muscle mass to your body. Muscles burn calories faster than fat.
Be sure to check with your family doctor before you begin an exercise program. He or she can help you create an exercise plan that will help you meet
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, 'I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my Mother, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. 'What's wrong, are you well,' she asked? My Mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
'I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you, 'I responded 'just the two of us.
She thought about it for a moment, and then said, 'I would like that very much.'
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. 'I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed,' she said, as she got into the car. 'They can't wait to hear about our meeting.'
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cosy. My Mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.
After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entrees, I lifted my eyes and saw Mother sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. 'It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small, 'she said.
'Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favour,' I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, 'I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.' I agreed.
'How was your dinner date?' asked my wife when I got home. 'Very nice, Much more so than I could have imagined,' I answered.
A few days later, my Mother died of a massive heart attack.
It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place Mother and I had dined. An attached note said: 'I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son.'
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: 'I love YOU' and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time.'
Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby.... somebody doesn't know that once you're a Mother,' normal' is history.
Somebody said you can't love the second child as much as you love the first.... somebody doesn't have two or more children.
Somebody said the hardest part of being a Mother is labour and delivery ....somebody never watched her 'baby' get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten ....or on a plane instead headed for military 'boot camp.'
Somebody said a Mother can stop worrying after her child gets married ....somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a Mother's heartstrings.
Somebody said a Mother's job is done when her last child leaves home ....somebody never had grandchildren.
Somebody said your Mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her ....somebody isn't a Mother.
Pass this along to all the 'Mothers ' in your life and to everyone who ever had a mother.
This isn't just about being a Mother; it's about appreciating the people in your lives while you have them....no matter who that person is.
Have you ever theought why some students do better than others in their exams? Perhaps you know someone who does brilliantly in class but doesn't perform sp well in her/his exams. The reason for both these scenarios is lack of exam technique. It is the way in which you approach the exam that counts. That makes a difference between a good performance and a brillaint one.
Confidence building is the most important exercise. If you are positive that you will succeed, success is certian. That is half the battle.
The other half is: studying consistently, going over textbooks again and again, and yet again. Selective study does not help. Answers should be brief and to the point. In addition, when studying for science subjects, pay careful attension diagrams.
TIPS FOR EXAM ; IT IS IMPORTANT
Dont spend spend more than 20 minutes for very short answers: seventy minutes on short answer questions, 55 minutes on long answer questions, 15 minutes for map work.
Check how many marks are allocated per question.
Answer short answers in two sentences (40 words). In long answers 150 words, give a one sentence introduction.
Read your question paper carefully in the 15 minutes given at the beginning of the paper
If a question cannot be solved in the first attempt, leave it and go on to the next one.
Mark the un-attempted questions so that you can come back to them at the end of the paper
Always attempt the answers even if you feel tat the question is misprinted or wrong
Use the graph sheet judiciously. You will not be provided an extra graph sheet.
As far as possible, maintain the sequence of anssers, attempt all question from one section at one place.
My mother and father emigrated from China to America in 1948. My brother and I were born soon after, making us both the first American-born members of our family. Upon coming to America, our parents worked extremely hard to make a living, and, as such, sacrifices were made to ensure a better life for all of us.
Our father worked seven days a week, and our mother would work all day. I remember waving good-bye to my mother every morning as she drove off to work, then I walked to school alone with a house key dangling on a chain around my neck. After school, I would come home to an empty house. When my mother finally came home, she had to clean and prepare dinner and didn't have time to help me with my homework or play with me. Looking back, I realize that this helped mold my independence and resourcefulness, because I had to figure out how to do things on my own. But at the time, I was resentful. In the mid-1950s, everyone else's mother stayed home and went to the PTA meetings and school field trips, and I didn't want to be different. I also remember having only one birthday party as a child; my parents were always too busy working. I vowed that when I became a parent I would do things differently.
Since making a living was always a struggle for my parents, education was very important to them. My father believed that you could use education to make your life better. He would always say, "People can take away your house or your possessions, but they can never take away what you have learned." I had high expectations of myself as well, so I worked all through high school and was able to put myself through college. I did my undergraduate work at University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis in business management and design, and then later went to Northwestern to get my MBA in marketing and finance.
I was determined to be successful and make my own money so that I could make my own choices. I went on to work as a marketing manager for major corporations, such as Johnson and Johnson, Hunt-Wesson and Revlon Cosmetics, then as a director of marketing for Mattel Toys. These jobs were very demanding, and I often wouldn't get home until midnight. While I enjoyed the success and challenge, I really wanted a family, and I didn't see how I could have children when I was working so many hours.
In between my hectic schedule, I decided to take a jewelry beading class for fun. I really enjoyed it and made jewelry just for myself. When I wore it, people asked about the jewelry and where I got it. They were surprised and impressed that I had made the pieces of artwork.
This interest intrigued me, so one day, I took a shoebox full of jewelry to work and began selling to colleagues during the off-hours. A woman asked if I would bring the jewelry to her home so some of her friends could see it, which I did, with great success! Afterward, I wanted to give her something for inviting me into her home and allowing me to sell to her friends, so I gave her some jewelry as a thank you gift. At the time, I didn't know there was such a thing as a direct sales or party-plan business. I also didn't realize that I had just given my first "home show."
Once I saw that I could actually make money selling my jewelry, I decided to invest three hundred dollars to buy materials and really make a go of the business. Everyone discouraged me from doing so, including my husband John (who is now my biggest supporter)! They thought I was crazy to give up my great corporate job, saying it was a waste of my education to "hawk jewelry." But I had a vision and knew that I could make it work.
I recouped the initial three-hundred-dollar investment right away and sold over eight thousand dollars worth of jewelry that first year. By trial and error, I developed a system on how to book shows and sell the jewelry. While still working at Mattel, I sold jewelry on the side for seven years and made over eighty-six thousand dollars that seventh year! This was the turning point; I had promised myself that if I was able to make half of my Mattel salary selling my jewelry, and was able to pay my mortgage, I would quit my job. I left the corporate world in April 1990.
During that time, John and I were trying to start a family. Five years had gone by, and I thought we might never be able to have kids. The summer after I left my job at Mattel, I learned I was pregnant with our son. In 1992, our daughter was born.
While raising our children, I continued to sell my jewelry and give home shows during the days and evenings, and also on the weekends, but I soon realized that there were only so many hours in the day. I thought, The only way I could continue to grow my business was to teach other women how to sell my jewelry, too. So in 1992, I started taking on other Consultants.
My business has since grown into a multimillion-dollar corporation, and this success is a direct result of my vision, the hard work of my amazing corporate staff, as well as the dedication of seventy thousand Cookie Lee Consultants throughout the United States. And, most importantly, I stayed true to my original purpose, which was to provide a different life for my children, one that I could be a part of every day. I structured my career around what worked for my family, and as a result, the flexibility and profitability of selling my jewelry have also enabled our company's Consultants to have the same opportunities for their families. For this, I am very proud and thankful.
Please excuse me, I must go. It's time to pick my kids up from school.
Eating disorders are a serious condition. A lot of teens fall victim to anorexia, bulimia or extreme dieting. Unfortunately, our culture revolves around image, and susceptible teens fall victim. Although I am not a doctor, here are some tips to know if your teen has an eating disorder. If you believe your teen suffers from any eating disorders, consult a medical professional immediately.
Step 1:
Watch behavioral patterns. If your teen is normally very cheery and falls into a depression or becomes overly obsessed about weight, take notice. Eating disorders are more psychological than physical. Depression and mood swings are common. On the other end of the spectrum, if your child is overly cheerful, that could also be an indication of an eating disorder. Teens sometimes overcompensate for feeling inadequate, or they finally feel in control and accomplished in regard to what they eat.
Step 2:
Watch for a fluctuation in weight. Teen years are difficult with the onset of puberty. Many children grow a lot, put on weight or lose weight. These are all normal, but if you see your child drastically lose weight in a short amount of time, set up a doctor’s appointment and discuss your concerns with your child.
Step 3:
Keep track of their eating habits. Does your child constantly skip breakfast? Are they not hungry because they had a late snack after school? If you find your child is making excuses not to eat, ask why. Are they restricting certain foods? Teens are still developing and need a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Step 4:
Listen for hints. Most teens who suffer from anorexia, bulimia or any other psychological disorder normally give a lot of hints. Are they complaining of being fat? DO they want to be skinny like someone else? Listen and learn.
Step 5:
Talk to your teen openly about the risks related to eating disorders. By keeping an open dialogue, you may be surprised at what your teen will tell you. If your child is closed off, defensive or nervous, they may be trying to hide a potential problem.
Step 6:
Get your child help immediately if she is suffering from an eating disorder. Malnutrition in these years can be detrimental to a teen's physical health as well as mental health.
