I changed my approach to eating last October. I started eating fruits and vegetables. I cut out junk food. I started to drink lots of water. I cut back on my caffeine. I started to use phrases like “dressing on the side” and “hold the bread.” I watched what I ate, very carefully.
I lost a lot of weight. And I did it while continuing to eat out, without starving myself, and with very few slips.
I’ve stopped losing weight. I’m still overweight.
I know what the problem is. I’ve gotten relaxed, and I’ve stopped watching what I eat. I’m doing silly things like eating poppyseed dressing on my salad at home (200 calories per spoon, versus 35 for the light italian I normally use), drinking diet coke (with all that sodium), having cream with my four cups of tea a day, and cutting back on my water.
Calories add up. 150 here, 50 there, and before you know it, you’re gaining a pound a week.
My big fear is that I’ll let myself slide back into the size I used to be. I stopped losing weight about five months ago and have not gained it back. But it’s time to get back on track.
Every calorie counts. And this week I’m trying to get back into my good habits. That means reading labels, watching my sugar (fruit), and eliminating indulgences.
Wish me luck.
Health
Business Week reports that, thanks to the bad economy, business school programs have seen an increased enrollment.
Hmmmmm…….
I’ve been considering a master’s in business, but it was a thought I’ve been puttering with for a few years. Looks like it’s a thought a few people have had recently.
The strong demand for business school did not surprise admissions
officers, who note that applications for MBA programs typically go up
when the economy slides. A similar upturn was seen following the
dot-com crash earlier in this decade.
News
MomHouston had a great blog post on easing your child’s first day jitters. It’s actually a point to the Federal Citizen Information Center. Even though it’s over, it’s a good post to bookmark for next year.
Resources
According to one of the Business Journals, CNN is opening news bureaus in 10 cities, including Houston.
General
From ABC13’s consumer blog:
IF YOU GET UNWANTED TEXT ADS ON YOUR CELL PHONE TEXT THE WORD STOP TO THE NUMBER AND IT SHOULD END. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, CALL YOUR WIRELESS PROVIDER AND ASK THEM TO STOP THIRD PARTY TEXTING ON YOUR DEVICE. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK CONTACT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/canspam.html
THIS LINK WILL HELP YOU FILE A COMPLAINT AND GET THE MESSAGES OFF YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Finances
Minority population increases in Harris County
The Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County’s population is getting closer to 4 million, due in large part to immigration and growth of minority communities. “The Anglo population, however, declined in Harris, a trend demographers say reflects a sustained exodus to suburban counties, according to 2007 Census Bureau estimates released today.”
The good news is that a “solid middle class has been retained” while the growth remains constant.
Bank of America markets to Hispanics
The Bank of America Corp. has decided that Hispanic as a good market to go after, and launched “launched a Spanish-language advertising campaign dubbed Hacia Adelante,” reports the Houston Business Journal. This will include TV, radio, print, ATM and on-site ads (in banks).
ProMexico office in Houston
ProMexico is opening an office in Houston, reports the Houston Business Journal. ProMexico is a trust that promotes trade between Mexico and the US. The Greater Houston Partnership is credited with this move.
News
ProMexico office in Houston
ProMexico is opening an office in Houston, reports the Houston Business Journal. ProMexico is a trust that promotes trade between Mexico and the US. The Greater Houston Partnership is credited with this move
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Minority population increases in Harris County
The Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County’s population is getting closer to 4 million, due in large part to immigration and growth of minority communities. “The Anglo population, however, declined in Harris, a trend demographers say reflects a sustained exodus to suburban counties, according to 2007 Census Bureau estimates released today.”
The good news is that a “solid middle class has been retained” while the growth remains constant.
News
Minority population increases in Harris County
The Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County’s population is getting closer to 4 million, due in large part to immigration and growth of minority communities. “The Anglo population, however, declined in Harris, a trend
demographers say reflects a sustained exodus to suburban counties, according to 2007 Census Bureau estimates released today.”
The good news is that a “solid middle class has been retained” while the growth remains constant.
Boy Scouts looking for a few good men… and women
According to the Houston Chronicle, “Adults with leadership and communication skills are needed for Boy Scout groups throughout the Bay Area.” Interested? More info at www.samhoustonbsa.org.
News
Placing keywords
Nonprofit Communications has a great post on “Where to put keywords in your Web page.” Here’s the shortlist:
- In your page title
- In your page description
- In your page URL
- In your headings and subheadings
- In your first sentence and your first paragraph
- In your last paragraph
- Elsewhere in your body copy
- In your link text
- In your ALT tags on images
The Marines get into social networking
BNET reports that “the Marines have launched their own social networking site at Our.Marines.com.” For more, go to DMNews.com.
Free Stock Photos
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for sources or free stock photos to use on Web sites, etc. Digital Image Magazine has compiled a list of 25 Free Stock Photo Sites that worth bookmarking and exploring. There were some I recognized and some I didn’t. Regardless, it’s a good list to review.
News
BNET asks this question and offers several views, from family ties to the rules of family governance. Then they ask: Are you in a family business? What are the pluses and minuses from your perspective?
I’d be interested in that answer as well. I don’t have a family business, but cannot imagine working with my siblings.
Career, Family
