Life is a term to describe sum total of our actions before we die. Life describes every single interaction we have with our environment, its people and places. Put another way, life is all time we have to do everything. Eat, sleep, meet that special someone, move to suburbs, get a hobby, drive kids to soccer, play darts at pub, join PTA, go fishing, visit Vegas, go shopping, eat sushi, burn a toss salad and retire. That's life. The real eye opener is that for most of us, we choose how to spend our lives. We make choices that fill up our life. Even more poignant is fact many of us make choices that have a negative impact on our capacity to enjoy our lives, even end them prematurely.

I sat stock still in my chair swaying ever so slightly. The earth had moved and a change was afoot.

Sometimes in comfort of my own home, in front of bathroom mirror I recount this story to myself. Out loud. I tell my self how after realizing fragility of my own mortality I rose from my chair, a pillar of renewed strength. How I marched, head held high, into boss’s office and gave them a peace of my mind right before throwing my resignation on their desk. How I joined peace corp. and lived a life of adventure and danger helping those in need; a variable modern-day Robin Hood.

And then I smile and realize that each time I tell story to myself, it gets better and better. The story is true right up to point where I tell off my boss. Everything else is poetic license en mass. But fact is I did have a radical shift in thinking. I did want to be able to enjoy my life. I wanted to make positive choices. So I hit books.

I dug around internet for diet and lifestyle help. I came across a whole mess of fad diets, miracle solutions and countless pills, tinctures and supplements. I examined all hip diets and went through them with a fine tooth comb. Each one of them promising much but lacking even more. None of them really presented me with tools needed to reshape not just my diet, but my lifestyle as well.

I came across Icon Diet at when I was close to my wits end. I came at it with all bias I had acquired over course of my research. I was jaded and pessimistic. I figured that to really make a difference I would have to design a program for myself - which I really did not look forward to. I was wrong.

I found in Icon Diet, a means to an end. So I bought guide and through my self head long into its instruction.

So as I sit in steam room with my muscles aching and my body sore, I know exactly why I am here. More importantly I know exactly how I got here. They say that power is knowledge. It’s true, but knowledge is also a great way to kick yourself in butt. I know that because of what I have learned I will be back in gym in couple of days. I know that my muscles will ache again. I have not quit my job. But that's about all that has remained. I focus my life and energy on making positive choices. I want my life to be about growth and learning. In no way do I want to short change myself. My life is a finite, non renewable resource and I want to fill it with good things. I know that I have a long way to go meet my own goals. I know that there will be many more days with aching muscles. But I take comfort in fact that I am moving towards a greater good; moving one step closer to being an underwear model.

Eye Color Hints – Big Impact!

1. Enhance your eye hue with a single contrasting shadow shade. For blue or icy green eyes, choose a warm, yellow-based hue; for brown or olive-y eyes, opt for a cool, red-based shadow. 2. Perk up dull eyes. Irises lose pigment as you age, but brightening your hair helps compensate, says Boston colorist Michael Perry. To achieve, use a shine-enhancing shampoo (try IH Distribution’s Self-Adjusting Shampoo & Conditioner). 3. Neutralize blue or gray circles with a yellow-based concealer. Cover-ups with a drier consistency often have more pigment. 4. Offset bloodshot eyes. Blue liner works, but it can look unnatural. Better: Glide a neutral eyeliner (brown or black) along upper lashlines, then apply a blue liner on top; blend. 5. Groom ragged brows: They can accentuate droop. For quick cleanup, use a colored brow wand to thicken and add arch.

Control Tips

How you live affects your eyes. So to keep yours looking good, consider changing some daily habits.

1. Perfume. If your eyes are sensitive, fragrance can make them red. To diminish this effect without giving up scent, avoid classic spots - like behind your ears – that are too close to your eyes. 2. Diet. On a low carb. plan? It’s dehydrating (to metabolize extra protein, your body uses more water) – and your eyes may show it. Compensate by drinking ten glasses of water each day, two more than what’s usually recommended. 3. Prescriptions. High blood pressure medicines and antihistamines for allergies can dry your eyes. Rehydrate with drops sans preservatives (they can be irritating) and, if you wear contacts, a moisturizing cleaning solution. 4. Exercise. When sweat drips into your eyes, so do dirt and oils and rubbing your eyes with your fingers can start an infection. Instead dab sweat with a towel and try to wear a sweatband.

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