Vegetarian Means Vegan, Right?

Actually vegetarians tend to differ from what Vegans consider themselves to be. The exact reasons for why, evade me at the moment.

I eat plenty of vegetables but also enjoy eggs so I think this means I may be a vegetarian but I am not a vegan because eggs are not on their menu. I need to watch my calories and weight.

Veganism, if I may, seems to be more like a religion than just a healthy eating regime. I think the term is applied to not only eggs but even to wearing things that may have once been alive, like leather.

I have no feelings on this one way or another and think our life choices are just that, our life choices.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Current News - Healthy Ways To Lose Fat Quickly

By Scott Edwards

When you decide to change something in your life, setting goals and making a plan is vital. If you're aiming to lose weight, targets and goals must be incorporated into the plan. Successful people from all walks of life don't just wake up one morning as high achievers!

Before you embark on your weight loss regime, you'll find it valuable to set yourself a series of goals or targets to help you complete the course. Targets that take a bit of effort, but certainly can be done will keep you on track. Keep your goals easy to understand and measure. They should always be specific, and start reasonably short-term.

Five D's can form the outline of a contract that you should write down - to get a more emotional tie to reaching your goal: Attempt to define what you wish to get out of your soon to be acquired new body, to keep you motivated along the way. Be specific or you won't know when you've achieved it. Re-enforce it with photographs and put them up around where you plan to be.

Desire - explore your emotions for this one and dig deep to discover why your weight is important. Pin point whether it's the admiration of others, the challenge, or the fitness etc. that drives you.

Next comes Dedication (the commitment)... Plan your time each week so you know exactly when you're dedicated to exercising. Have it written on a calendar planner that you can cross off once you've completed it.

It helps to establish a routine, which in turn helps you to remain committed. Establishing your timetable helps you cope better mentally. It's mentally easier for you too, because you don't feel tempted to do other things.

A contract illustrates your Determination to see this thing through. Having a written document about the positive direction of your life makes it harder to bottle out of it. Discipline (to overcome the hard times) - the resolve to work around challenges and not allow them to stop you achieving your goals.

Once you've done this, sign your contract and do not put it away in a drawer. Write down your goals in a specific and realistic manner, then work diligently and consistently to achieve them. Your successful weight loss regime will depend on it.

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Special Wedding Venues In Essex

By Helen Braithwaite

Lovely and fantastic, that's one way you could describe a wedding venue in Essex. Dreams of a fairytale wedding held in a castle, with a nice medieval look to it. Or maybe that former royal palace as a princess who is marrying a prince.

All of this can come true all you need to do is plan a wedding venue in Essex. There are other venues you can choose from besides the examples above. But those are two fabulous ways in which you can start a life with your new spouse.

Since Essex is such a fabulous location, many people will try and reserve a wedding venue. That's why you need to call as early as possible. Though you do have several choices in venues, you can still run into problems with other weddings that have already been planned.

A person who doesn't mind giving some control up can think of hiring a wedding consultant. In planning a wedding venue Essex, this consultant will take on a lot of the responsibility to make sure everything is lined up correctly. Of course they will need to check with you for final preparations, but any help is great.

If you don't mind the winter time, think of a wedding in Essex at that time. Venues will normally run special prices during this time of year. It's a great way to have your wedding where you want it, and save a bit of money. That money you can use on your honeymoon!

A unique way of having your wedding vows held, check out a wedding venue Essex. The setting is one that will truly have you feeling as if you are in heaven.

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Slow Cooking Crock Pots Save Time in the Kitchen

By Mike Sasaki

Tired of spending too much on your monthly food budget? Don't you want to save money by cooking at home and spend less time in the kitchen?!

With the crock pot you'll save time in the kitchen. You can prepare your meal the night before and just flip a switch in the morning before you leave for work. By the time you get home, your meal is done and ready.

The top reasons to buy yourself and your family a crock pot.

1. Save money. Starting a meal in the crock pot in the morning can save you from the temptation of grabbing fast food during the evening family rush hour. Save those fast food bucks for a meal out at a nice restaurant on the weekend when you have time to sit and enjoy it.

2. Save money. This reason's so nice we said it twice. Crockery cooking can make less-expensive cuts of meat tender and delicious.

3. Save time. Cook when you have more energy and less stress. Have your food ready and waiting for you rather than the other way around. Youll also save time on clean up. After the meal, you'll have just one pot to wash. If you have a crock pot with the removable crockery liner (and you really should), clean up is extra easy.

4. Eat healthy. It doesnt take a nutritionist to know that a meal of meat and veggies with a green salad on the side is going to be better for your body than another frozen pizza.

5. Keep your kitchen cool and your food hot. You won't have to heat up the whole house just to roast a chicken or cook a pot of stew. The crock pot also frees the oven and stove for other foods when you're cooking a big meal. Whatever you do, don't peak inside your crock pot by opening up the lid. That'll ruin your meal!

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The Most Delicious Lemon Bars

By Mike Sasaki

Some like their desserts with chocolate and others prefer vanilla...and some like both. I fall into the last category, I like both. Although, I like lemon bars the best. Chocolate and vanilla are fine, but lemon bars offer something different. Fruity desserts are the best and a hint of butter is a delicious addition. I could easily finish 5-10 lemon bars in one sitting.

There is nothing better than homemade lemon bars. Surprisingly simple and predictably delicious. You can find lemon bars at coffee shops or dessert restaurants, but you can'f beat homemade desserts...especially, lemon bars. Follow a couple easy steps and you'll find yourself with a bunch of delicious lemon bars within an hour.

Step 1 - Purchase all the ingredients needed for your lemon bar recipe. You probably have most of the ingredients at home, but if not, it's a quick trip to the store.

Step 2 - Here is the easy lemon bar recipe for awesome http://www.recipematcher.com/index.php/recipe/show/Best-Lemon-Bars/.

Easy enough, right?! Also, if you have a special person you'd like to impress with a real nice dessert, this is the best recipe for that. Even if you want to say thank you to somebody in a nice way, just give them some homemade lemon bars. I've also noticed that if you make a great dessert for one girl, they'll tell all of their girl friends and you'll be bombarded with requests to make them all lemon bars...not too bad for your social life!

Although this is a fruit dessert, you should be aware of the calories that come with eating lemon bars. When I make them, I try to cut back on the amount of butter I use. Most recipes require a stick of butter, which is definitely unhealthy and actually makes the lemon bar taste more like butter than lemons. In many cases, the chocolate or vanilla dessert will be easier on your waistline, but they don't compare to delicious lemon bars!

Good luck with these lemon bars and try out other lemon bar recipes in order to find the one that you like the most.

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