How To Turn Adversity Into Opportunity
November 15, 2007
Picture this. You’re on the way to the office. While waiting for the subway, you caught someone reading the morning papers. On the page splashed the red bold headlines “Global Stock Markets Crashed!”.
What’s your first impression of the situation?
Well, if you’re someone who’s not into any stock investments at all, this probably doesn’t affect you. You don’t lose anything. On the surface that is. But ask anyone who’s financially savvy and he’ll tell you this. By leaving your money with the banks for the paltry interest, you’re literally losing its value to burgeoning inflation rates. Read more
How This Couple Achieved Their Weight Loss Goals in 9 Months! (Final)
November 12, 2007
Continued from How This Couple Achieved Their Weight Loss Goals in 9 Months! (Cont’d)
Now that you’ve achieved your weight loss goals, how has life changed for you - individually and as a couple?
Denise: Life has changed for me tremendously! I am healthy and don’t worry about going down the same path of health issues as my mom and other family members. I have more confidence in myself now that I’m not overweight.
I have changed my goals in life too! I am currently working on getting my certification to be a personal trainer and am furthering my education in Health and Wellness Promotion. I am also working for Sparkpeople.com to help many others in meeting their goals. As a couple, we are more active together. We enjoy going for walks, bike rides, etc. We are both happy and healthy and so proud of each other for what we have accomplished. Read more
