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The 30 Day Abs Challenge (Workout Program)
Arnel Ricafranca - 2013
The 30 Day Abs Challenge focuses on the fundamentals of power generation and core stability without the use of any equipment. These core based workouts strengthen your entire midline and core for an overall increase in any athletic performance. As a result this program will help you develop a nice set of abs. This book provides 30 days of abdominally focused workouts that can be performed by themselves or in conjunction to your daily workout routine for advance users.
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
Gavin de Becker - 1996
The new nanny gives a mother an uneasy feeling. A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers unsolicited help. The threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves, by learning to trust—and act on—our gut instincts.In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the nation's leading expert on violent behavior, shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger—before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, de Becker, whose clients include top Hollywood stars and government agencies, offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love, including how to act when approached by a stranger, when you should fear someone close to you, what to do if you are being stalked, how to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls, the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person, and more. Learn to spot the danger signals others miss. It might just save your life.
Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home
Nancy Birtwhistle - 2021
One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Transform Your Life
Winnie Abramson - 2013
In this wellness guide, Healthy Green Kitchen blogger Winnie Abramson compiles 50 small changes that readers can easily make to improve their everyday well-being. Abramson—who has a doctorate in naturopathic medicine—throws fad diets out the door in favor of age-old culinary wisdom, green living tips, cutting-edge nutrition information, and 15 simple and easy recipes. Readers can work through the tips week by week or dip in and out of the book at will. Packaged in a handsome paperback, this game-changing guide will be treasured by anyone hoping to look and feel healthier, younger, and happier.
Bombshell: Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging
Suzanne Somers - 2012
Mehmet Oz, Suzanne Somers has repeatedly opened up new terrain to health seekers worldwide. And now, with "Bombshell, " she does it again. Acting like your personal medical detective, she has found the most advanced scientists, doctors, and health professionals and gotten them to share jaw-dropping advances that will stop deterioration and set you on the path to restoration and healthy longevity.By taking advantage of these new bombshell advancements, you can live longer than ever with great quality of life, and experience a different way to age: with great health, strong bones, vitality, a working brain, and sizzling sexuality. All of it is yours for the taking if you are willing to make some simple, effective changes.In "Bombshell" you will learn about explosive medical secrets utilizing the groundbreaking technologies of today, or the very near future, that will allow us all to truly maintain the fountain of youth, including: How nanobots, small robots the size of blood cells, will be injected into the human bloodstream to clean the blood supply and literally wipe out today s most feared diseases How stem cell procedures, using one s own adult stem cells, can be used to prevent disease and even regrow body parts; including how Suzanne s breast was reconstructed after cancer with no implant in the first clinical trial of its kind in the United States How balancing hormones with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can improve your internal health, well-being, vitality, looks, and sex drive How the cure to cancer might be just around the corner by preventing it at the source with injections of human, cancer-resistant white blood cells How a supplement to regrow telomeres at a cellular level will restore the human body to a younger internal age and reverse signs of aging such as disease, baldness, wrinkles, and loss of hearing and eyesight. And it s available now! One after another, she shares the breakthroughs that you can use today to keep you in top shape so you can embrace the near future and all it will have to offer."
Gratitude: A Journal: (Thankfulness Journal, Journal for Women)
Catherine Price - 2009
Keep a daily record of life's little blessings with this keepsake gratitude guided journal filled with a year's worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for reflecting on all the things that make life great.Fans of Calm the Chaos Journal, The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day and Find Calm in The Chaos: A Writing Prompt Journal with Positive Prompts to Calm the Mindwill love this journal.• An inspirational gift for anyone who likes to journal• A thoughtful self growth journal for anyone looking to bring mores perspective and find more happiness in their lives• This hardcover journal is great for all ages and people in every stage of life.
Don't Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body
Jim Donovan - 2009
In this powerful book you’ll learn how to live every day with passion, purpose, power, and prosperity — no matter when you were born. “Getting old is a myth,” says international best-selling author and baby boomer, Jim Donovan, who proves it with inspiring stories of people who are living meaningful, productive lives well beyond what most consider “old.” In Don't Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body you’ll also learn: • Why aging is a state of mind. • How to avoid the trap of “being old.” • How to identify and attract the dream life you've always wanted. • How to prevent other people's negativity from destroying your dreams. • How to eliminate “energy zappers” in your life. • Why most of what we are told about illness and aging is wrong. • How to avoid becoming a victim of age related illnesses. • Practical steps you can take to achieve optimal health, at any age. • How to create financial abundance and lasting security. • Simple things you can do each day to help yourself feel better spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Beginner's Luck Guide For Non-Runners: Learn to Run from Scratch to an Hour in 10 Weeks
George Anderson - 2013
You may have tried and failed in the past to make running stick, but never the less you are determined to master it. You may tell yourself that “running is hard”, or “I’m just not a runner”, but the truth is that anybody can learn to run if they have the right approach. You will likely have many questions; “how do I build up my running distance?”, “how do I stay motivated to run?”, “how do I warm up and cool down?”. All of these and more are covered off within the pages of this book along with a step by step guide to building up your running to 60 minutes. There is more to learning how to run than just going out and seeing how far you can go three days a week. Some people will undoubtedly have success with this method, but for most beginner runners it takes a little more guidance and support to truly master the art of running. More and more beginners are deciding to take their first steps and learn how to run. Races are popping up all over the place geared towards beginner runners and it remains one of the most accessible sports around. Learning how to run should be a fun and rewarding experience in itself, not just a means to achieve a goal. Beginner’s Luck is a complete program that teaches you everything you need to build your confidence as a runner. The program itself removes the pressure of having to stick rigidly to a set rate of progress, and instead allows you to progress at your own pace. If you are a beginner runner who would like to learn how to run for up to an hour AND surprise yourself as to how easy it really is, get Beginner’s Luck and start out on your journey today.
Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue
Oliver Staark - 2013
This is the simplest and easiest way to break down and simplify the many and varied ideas, philosophies and combinations in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu arsenal. For both competition jiu jitsu and self defense jiu jitsu most white belts need to fully understand the concepts, but it can be VERY confusing!Here is a short list of a few of the questions students ask, that are covered in depth: What is the guard and how do we utilize it best? What options do we have from guard? Why is posture and distance important? The mount is a powerful position but how do I get there? ... And when I do get there, how do I stay there?>>>Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue Answers these Questions and Many More... It covers, Core Principles, Drilling techniques, Choosing a School, Technique Concepts, Tactical Considerations and more. It even includes some technique chains and Maps for the white belt to try when doing specific training or sparring.>>>Don't forget every black belt started out as a white belt. This manual also covers the motivational strategies to keep you moving along the path and towards becoming a competent blue belt.This is a great manual for anyone just starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Traditional Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Grappling.
Complete Guide to Self-Care: Best Practices for a Healthier and Happier You
Kiki Ely - 2020
Caring for yourself is far from selfish and self-care is far from a new phenomenon, but it’s recently been in the popular vernacular. With screens, work emails on our phones, notifications, and poor boundaries between ourselves and the world around us, taking time and making space for ourselves has become more and more important. Therapy, caring for plants, making your favorite dish…these are all little ways to reclaim parts of yourself that you’ve lost track of in the daily hustle of life. With encouraging reminders, inspiring thoughts, easy wins, and practical advice, The Complete Guide to Self Care helps you identify your needs so you can relax, refuel, and find calm in your hectic life. This book tells you why mindset is key, how to nourish instead of punish yourself, how to exercise and sleep, and why it is important to go slow sometimes. You live your whole life being you, so why not be your own best friend? The Complete Guide to Self Care is a book for people who need to relax, chill out, or recenter. You'll learn how to achieve this by:Setting an effective and fruitful sleep scheduleCreating exercise routines and not feeling bad about falling off the bikeSaying no to things you don’t want to do (and things that maybe you do but don’t have space for)Reading, writing, art, music, and all forms of expression that water our soulSetting aside time that is only for you, no one else, no exceptionsWatering yourself and giving yourself proper nutrientsIn the tumults of our hectic world and your busy life, if you’re working toward being emotionally available and hungry for stability, a happier and healthier you is within your grasp. Discover today’s top trending health and wellness topics with the Everyday Wellbeing series from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed. Other titles in the series include: The Celery Juice Cookbook, Adaptogens, The CBD Handbook, The Instant Pot and Air Fryer Cookbook, and The Plant-Based Cookbook.
Stoicism: Introduction to The Stoic Way of Life (Stoicism Series Book 1)
Ryan James - 2017
Too often we find that we aren’t able to control our lives, control the events that go on, or even control the people and how they act. But with Stoicism, we learn that we can control some things, such as our emotions and our reactions, and this can help to lead us to happiness.In this guidebook we are going to learn the basics of using Stoicism in your daily life and how this ancient philosophy is going to work to make you feel happier. Some of the things that we will talk about include:
What is Stoicism
Recognizing the things that are under your control
How to conform to your own reality
Understanding how your emotions work
The importance of freedom of will.
Learning how to be calm when there is adversity around
Learning how to make the best of all situations
How to use stoicism in order to make your life better
How to use the process of neuroplasticity to change around your mind and how you react to things.
How to use affirmations to help with stoicism
Simple ideas to implement some of the stoic philosophy into your daily life.
When you are ready to find the true happiness that belongs to you and bring some of the Stoic ideas into your life, make sure to read through this guidebook and learn just how great it can be to live the Stoic way of life.
Grab your copy and start living the stoic life today.
Habits: 25 small habits, to improve wealth, health and happiness
Manoj Chenthamarakshan - 2018
The problem is that when we are just beginning something fresh or trying to get into a routine that we are not used to, we may find ourselves running out of willpower. Most of us want to achieve great things in life, but fail because of the lack of willpower. Willpower drains so fast due to the amount of mental energy involved to begin something new. However, when you have a personal guide that takes you through all you need to do, step by step, and doubles as your reference source, you becomes less likely to experience the drain. You are better able to create life-changing habits that demand less energy from your brain and less effort and time to maintain. What you will learn: Expression of Gratitude Meditating Working out Goal writting Vision board gazing To do list Daily questionnaire etc..
The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Gretchen Rubin - 2009
“The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.In this lively and compelling account, Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.
Getting Back Out There: Secrets to Successful Dating and Finding Real Love after the Big Breakup
Susan J. Elliott - 2013
Based on years of research and work with her own clients, Susan Elliott offers a proven plan that will help you to:Examine past relationships for unfinished business and negative patternsIdentify warning signs and red flagsKeep your standards and boundaries high, even when you're head over heelsWork through rejection, rebounding, and other bumps in the roadDecide when to take a relationship to the next level and when to say goodbyeWith practical rules, strategies, and self-assessments—including tips for dating as a parent and dating online—Getting Back Out There will help you transition from your split to a happy, healthy new relationship.
The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the Toddler Years
Armin A. Brott - 1998
The author charts such areas as the physical, intellectual, verbal and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing.