How To Indulge and Win The Battle of The Bulge During The Holidays:Written by Joey Dweck
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Perhaps most important role that buddies play is helping plan strategies and then making sure that you make them work. “They can teach you to take baby steps and to change your environment,” Holmberg says. “For instance, they may suggest that you keep sneakers in your trunk or put on your gym clothes as you leave office so you don’t have an excuse not to exercise. They can call ahead to party to check on menu and give you a low-cal recipe to bring so there’s at least one thing that you can eat.” Holmberg says that some of changes are so simple that people overlook them. A buddy may, for instance, suggest that you get at end of buffet line so there is less food available or help host wash dishes because if your hands are wet, you are less likely to nibble on last remaining crumbs from serving dishes. “If you are asked to bring dessert, your buddy may remind you not to make chocolate chip cookies because last time you ate a dozen cookies before you brought them to party and nibbled chips while baking and suggest that instead you make something like a pie that can’t be nibbled because it is cut only when served.” Buddies also can help you practice being assertive, not aggressive to make significant changes in your diet and your lifestyle. “By being assertive, you attack task,” Gettis says. “By being aggressive, you attack person. You need to stand your ground and in a firm but angry voice say: ‘I really would appreciate it if you would not bring home anything fattening. You may have had good intentions, but I’d feel better if you didn’t do it again.’” So don’t wait until you’re boxed in by back-to-back parties and surrounded by wall-to-wall goodies to find a buddy. Make an early New Year’s resolution to do it now, long before marathon feasts begin, Gettis says. “You have to be realistic, so don’t count on losing 10 to 12 pounds during holidays. Don’t say you’ll lose 10 pounds during holidays, and don’t gain 10 either. And get someone to be your buddy for all 12 months of year. You have nothing to lose – but weight.” Copy-right Weight Loss Buddy Press 2004 We at www.WeightLossBuddy.com are committed to helping you find a 24/7 buddy who will not only help you lose weight but who also will get you to change to a healthy lifestyle. You choose your own diet and your own exercise regime, and we find you a buddy who literally will stick with you through thick and thin. Signing up for a buddy is free. Simply call up www.WeightLossBuddy.com or call 1-877-BUDDY-UP.
We at www.WeightLossBuddy.com are committed to helping you find a 24/7 buddy who will not only help you lose weight but who also will get you to change to a healthy lifestyle. You choose your own diet and your own exercise regime, and we find you a buddy who literally will stick with you through thick and thin. Signing up for a buddy is free. Simply call up www.WeightLossBuddy.com or call 1-877-BUDDY-UP.
| | Coping techniques for children (including boys) who have early development of breasts Written by Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC
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Growth may begin as a small lump just under areola (colored skin around nipple). During growth, this tissue is often tender. What causes gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is usually secondary as a result of hormonal imbalances between testosterone and estrogen often occurs during puberty. But gynecomastia can also be result of an underlying medical problem, or can be induced by drugs such as Risperdal®. Treatments for gynecomastia Treatment may be required if your child has very large breast development and it is shrinking. In addition, surgery may be required in cases where breast growth is causing a stress anxiety in your child. When male breast growth does not stop within three years, it may not go away on its own. In those cases, you should consult a Plastic Surgeon.
Risperdal-Help.org is a site designed to provide parents of children with Gynecomastia and other side effects from Risperdal with resources that help them make informed decisions.
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