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A few positive thoughts from Valerie Lunden.
Thank you for being a supporter of Wealth
Performance. These articles are intended to be
informative and inspirational. Since this is the first
edition we realize that it isn't perfect. We want to
improve so we welcome your ideas
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wait for the website, let's get started right now!
Well, here's the quandary, what topic to
discuss in
the very FIRST editorial? Since Money Performance
is getting it's own hefty
feature in this newsletter, Weight Performance
weighed in first
(excuse the pun).
General consensus indicates that weight
management can be
difficult at any age. However at XX (XX being
any age after thirty) the experience can be quite
challenging. From a personal
perspective, a self-imposed weight loss program has
been a long and frustrating mission.
Most mornings after hitting the scales with a
gentle thud, positive weight loss
has finally reached the 25-pound mark, which even
at the tender age of XX
happens
to
be a number too small to digest when the final goal
is a
lot higher.
Other then jumping for joy or scoffing down a box
of
bon-bons, (courtesy of Godiva), this number (twenty-
five)
represents the slowest weight loss in a lifetime
of dieting. If you're wondering the
length of time I've been on this diet, it
is well over twenty-four
months, which averages a
mere pound every six weeks!
Recently, the question was asked,
what lesson is being learned here? Well, without a
doubt the body must be blamed and let's not forget
the mind, it never cooperates when you're on a diet.
Even after adding moderate exercise, it seems the
metabolism has slowed down to what could only be
compared to a Warp
Factor 1, which if you happen to be a Star Trek fan
you know is very
slow. The worst part is not being able to eat
really decadent high-fat food. The simplest of
extravagances, for example chocolate (not only
Godiva) and
cheesecake are now
restricted. These foods affect digestion, sleep
and the production of dare I say it,
globs of unwanted body fat.
The discovery of new words in a dieter's vocabulary
can be equally frustrating. Words like gas,
constipation, burping and last but not least, way too
much acid are muttered with more frequency.
A reasonable assumption could be that at the tender
age of XX weight-loss is indeed an art
form. If one happens to be 40-something, (even
30 something) and going through this personal hell,
the only encouraging response would be, "I'm sorry,
but just
stick to the plan!"
Incredible as this all seems, the fight to stay
conscious regarding health as well as
remaining young and beautiful, which as the song
goes it's my duty to be, requires focusing on
the goal. Ten more pounds, ten more pounds is
now the daily mantra. What is also vital is the
celebration of all those little
successes. The loss of pounds followed by inches,
and then the sheding of old clothes for new ones
becomes the real success. On some days
even
the scale looks attractive and funny, it
doesn't seem to groan as loudly as it did before!
If you would like to share your weight-performance
story, E-mail us at info@wealthperformance.com
WEIGHT PERFORMANCE
Yes! Broccoli can change your life!
Why showcase Broccoli? Why
not Broccoli? Really, where the vegetable is
concerned Broccoli should be held
in high esteem. Green, scrumptious
and vitamin-filled, this gem should be a key
componet in any
weight-loss management program. Is it possible to
become a
Brocoholic? Well, perhaps it is!
Indeed, steadily adding The Broc to any diet does
wonders for the
digestion. Taste-wise a yum-yum reaction would be
far reaching, and eating large quantities does call
for a
discerning (and patient)
palate. From an economic standpoint, broccoli is
plentiful, inexpensive and documented to be
good for you. As a bonus, broccoli is not known to
be an obvious allergen, so breaking out or passing
out probably
won't happen, (but just on the safe side, check with
your doctor).
How about serving sizes? What's suggested is about
2 cup fulls, preferably at each main meal, eaten on
most weekdays! Agreed, this could get boring, but
remember, broccoli has more nutrition then basic
lettuce, and here's a menu tip,
always eat it with something fun like pasta,
hamburgers or chicken pot pie. Now,
don't go hog-wild, broccoli or a comparable veggie
should always be the largest
serving of food on your
plate. Also, try planning ahead. Steam large
batches so it is on hand, ready to eat in your
fridge.
**The following nutritional information is the skinny
on
broccoli.
Again, always get professional advice from your
doctor before adding anything new to your diet.
The following information has been gleaned from
various internet sources.
Broccoli Facts
Named after the Latin, Bracchium, which means
strong
arm or branch.
- Rich in Vitamin A--Broccoli's dark green color is an
indicator of its hearty carotene content. One half-
cup of cooked Broccoli provides 1083 IU of vitamin
A.
- Broccoli is folic acid abundant. About one-half
cup, cooked, offers 39 mcg.
- One cup of cooked broccoli has as much
Vitamin C as an orange. Consider picking The Broc
over the orange. A a rule anything that has an
orange flavor is acidic and doesn't aid
digestion.
- Broccoli offers 71.8 mg of calcium for a whole cup
(cooked), as much calcium as 4 oz. of milk. Again,
consider choosing the broccoli, it's kinder on the
digestion.
- Think powerhouse of protein. Broccoli contains 2
grams of protein for one-half cup steamed. High
Protein dieter's pig-out!
- Beta carotene is found in broccoli florets and
plenty
of nutrition is found in the stems. Here's the list of
other nutrients: Iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, iron, magnesium, potassium,
and zinc.
- The best for the last--Fiber. 1 cup of
broccoli has 5.6 grams of fiber. Most American
enjoy 15 grams of dietary fiber, but experts agree
that the body requirement should be at least 30
grams. 2 cups of broccoli at 2 meals a day would hit
2/3 of the daily desired amount!
**Paul AA, Southgate DAT: McCance and
Widdowson's Composition of Foods. London: Medical
Research Council, 1978
MONEY PERFORMANCE
How do we save money?
Is saving money a science? The behaviors of men
and women in regards to saving money appear quite
contrary. Current economic growth indicators and
the increased debt ratios documented on the U.S.
Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics*
website suggest that both groups in the US spend
with abandon, and from general consensus there are
several acceptable styles of both accumulation and
spending. For women in particular being labeled
a "Spender" or a "Saver" is inconsequential. Saving
for the future has become unavoidable, necessary
and important, and possibly every woman (and man)
should have a system that they can stick with and
maintain.If you're a beginning Saver how to
begin is the real question? The most challenging
aspect is modifying past money spending behaviors
and understanding how much to save. This last part,
how much to save, could be a guessing game.
Life expectancy for both men and women
has improved, and planning for those unexpected
financial catastrophes could be difficult.
If the desire is to find a reasonable money saving
system, or improve a system already in place the
book entitled The Richest Man In Babylon by George
Classon offers a sensible plan. This classic
written in 1926, without a doubt has endured the
test of time. As a money management book the
style is unique, offering a fictional tale about the
people of Babylon, from the richest to the
poorest. The premise suggests that accumulating
WEALTH is very
possible when a plan is in place. Perhaps this book
has
endured because the basic process has been
modified and implemented time any time again
throughout history by governments and money
managers. Read it and understand why. The most
important rule is after beginning the plan, stick with it
like glue!
The following is a MONEY PERFORMANCE
plan for starting an at home saving's program.
THE MONEY PERFORMANCE WAY utilizes SOCKS.
Would
it be a correct assumption that lots of people own
socks? No need to go out and buy special piggy
banks, jars or bank accounts, which often charge
fees. Socks are accessible and plentiful. Of course,
it is highly recommended that you don't use your
favorite
pair and that you always use clean, laundered
socks! You
will also need a permanent marker, like a Sharpie.
Label socks as follows:
How could it be so simple? Well, it is! Again, the
only requirement is that one must stick to the plan,
no matter what happens financially. Whenever you
get paid, divide your
pay (checks or cash) into each SOCK. If the SOCK
idea is too simplistic figure out how you can divide up
you money without dipping into it. The
FUTURE sock
should NEVER be touched, it is for investment only.
The MONTHLY SOCK is for food, shelter,
clothing
etc. If you tend to shop with abandon, designate a
sensible amount from the
MONTHLY just for shopping. The LEARNING
SOCK is vital. Whether it is an acting class or a
course on financial freedom, Wealth Performance
believes education is key to growing a healthy nest
egg. Make every effort to always nourish your
mind.
The CHARITY sock. Always be giving. Ofcourse,
you decide to whom and
how often. Choose an organization that you truly
believe in. The INSURANCE sock. well, we are
an
expensive
society. This could also be called the
unexpected SOCK. The idea here is to always be
prepared!FUN,
have
some. It is human nature to enjoy life. This sock
will encourage love and
laughter and perhaps even help remind you to
celebrate every saving success! Don't wait
another minute. Start today!
SPIRIT PERFORMANCE
SUMMER CROSSROADS by Ruth Ann Karch
I once read a theory that angels are the thoughts of
God. I have a personal example of how this might
work. My husband was involved in a terrible accident
in which his best friend was badly injured. A painter
who was working across the street from the scene
leaped over a fence and offered aid to the injured
man and comfort to my husband. He told my husband
that he had not heard the accident, only the voice
of God telling him to come. With all the chaos and
worry in the wake of the
accident and the friend's truly miraculous recovery, I
never got to thank or speak to the hero, a man who
said he heard the voice of God.
Later when I read about angels being the thoughts of
God, I thought of the painter. Perhaps he had prayed
that day that God would give him the privilege of
helping someone. Perhaps he prayed the Our
Father, "thy will be done," and God took him up on
the offer. One thing for sure, the man's mind had to
be clear, free of worldly concerns or self-indulgence,
so that God could share Divine thoughts with him.
That day, three years ago, a house painter became
an angel.
As summer comes to our beach world and our streets
become even more crowded with vehicles and
people, let us pray that we can stay relaxed with a
clear mind and an awareness of the needs of those
around us. That way if God needs a receptacle for
his thoughts, we're ready to be angels on earth.
A Psalm for Summer
by Ruth Ann Karch
the heat of Holy energy in our hearts,
the expansiveness of open, eternal water,
the refreshment of one wave after another,
the small grit of life contouring like sand
underfoot,
and divine thoughts echoing in our souls,
like the sound of a great ocean in a shell.
Feel free to E-mail Ruth with your positive
comments.
ruthkarch@hotmail.com
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