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New(ish) Year Resolutions

by Siobhan
Health & Wellness + Psychology & Self-Help + Spirituality / February 01, 2011

It's February. Have you started on your new year's resolutions yet? Or have you already abandoned them? In my opinion, January 1st is no time to start on resolutions... I mean, it's right after all the excitement and chaos of the holidays — and right after that new year's eve party... In January, what you really need it time to relax (if you can) or (more likely) just get back into swing of your regular routines. It's no time to be hopping on treadmills or making big changes.

But now it's February. And we have no excuses left. Time to get on those new year's resolutions.

Here are a few books that might inspire you and get 2011 off to a good start... even if you're already month late.

The Lifeboard: Follow Your Vision, Realize Your Dream 

For the 4 million people captivated by the international publishing phenomenon The Secret, building a Lifeboard is the next step toward turning their dreams into reality. It's simple in concept, profound in results: Lifeboards allow people to visualize their desires by collaging images of their goals-a better career, a new home, finding a soul mate-and thereby bring positive change into their lives. This treasure trove of a box contains a hangable board, a book explaining how to tap the powers of the Law of Attraction, a guided journal, and more-everything necessary to plot a fulfilled future.

Dr. Mao's Eight-Week Program: Simple Steps That Add Years to Your Life
by Dr. Maoshing Ni

Now fans of Secrets of Longevity can incorporate Dr. Mao's sage health advice into their lives in 8 short weeks. The trick is adopting small habit-forming actions that stick—walking for 20 minutes a day, drinking a detox tea, stretching before bed—all of which add up to make a big difference in the long run. Dr. Mao expertly condenses the wisdom gleaned from his family's thirty-eight generations of practicing Chinese medicine into actions that are easy to follow and satisfying to do. Anyone looking to improve and extend their lives will appreciate this interactive workbook's insightful quizzes, satisfying checklists, and delicious recipes-all designed to unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier, and happier life.

A Course in Weight Loss:21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever
by Marianne Williamson

As the title promises, Marianne Williamson looks at weight loss from a spiritual perspective, bringing you 21 lessons that can be done separately or in conjunction with any other serious spiritual path. These 21 lessons are completely separate from anything related to diet or exercise--they will "retrain your consciousness "in the area of weight in order to break the cycle of overeating, dieting, and shame that rules so many lives. Finally, Marianne has brought you what you've been waiting for: help to heal your addiction once and for all.

Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Within the pages of this transformational book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change the self-defeating thinking patterns that have prevented you from living at the highest levels of success, happiness, and health. Even though you may know what to think, actually changing those thinking habits that have been with you since childhood might be somewhat challenging.

You'll ultimately realize that there are no excuses worth defending, ever, even if they've always been part of your life-and the joy of releasing them will resonate throughout your very being. When you eliminate the need to explain your shortcomings or failures, you'll awaken to the life of your dreams. Excuses . . . Begone!

No More Regrets!: 30 Ways to Greater Happiness and Meaning in Your Life
by Marc Muchnick

The guiding premise of No More Regrets! 30 Ways for 30 Days is that we all have regrets in life, but none of us want to have more of them. The "30 Ways" to a life with no more regrets presented in this book are based the author's research about what regrets are and why we have them.

Carb swapping! No more crazy diets that don’t work!

by Danielle
January 04, 2010

We just received the new book by bestselling author Jorge Cruise called THE BELLY FAT CURE. I'm truly amazed. After reading the first few chapters and taking a look at the many recipes included, I'm hooked. Really! He suggests a very simple regime of carb swapping. The book gives you sample dishes that are not so healthy and replaces them with the good ones. In turn, hoping to make you lose 4-9 pounds every week. Try it out for yourself (if needed), but please consult your local physician before starting any new diet.

This is one of Jorge's many YouTube video on the subject. He explains that some foods have a high sugar content which is not good for your body (obviously) so he will give you delicious alternatives. 

Here's is Jorge's visit to The Today Show (Jan 4, 2010)

Jorge Cruise is the author of 3 consecutive New York Times best-selling series, with more than 5 million books in print in over 15 languages. He has appeared on Oprah, Regis and Kelly, The View, Good Morning America, the Today show, Dateline NBC, and CNN. Go to TheBellyFatCure.com to join Jorge?s free e-mail club.