What you should not look for in this article is a ‘magic pill’ or shortcut that will fast-track you to losing weight and cutting fat. Why? Because if such a pill even did exist, due to the fact that no lifestyle change has been made, there is a high-likelihood that any fat-lost will return quickly. I’m going to quickly share an embarrassing story with you that’ll hopefully put some things into perspective… The reason why I consider myself an expert in weight loss is because I’ve been progressing my own body composition for several years now....

When it comes to building a new house, you do not only think of the present time because you might as well think of the future, having kids, retiring at this house and all the things that you would expect to happen in the future will revolve around this same residence. You would not want to build a house that you will think of selling later unless you are really a real estate investor....

1. Set Realistic Goals When we are first developing our meditation practice, there can be a temptation to set unreasonable goals. We may be so entranced by our first few meditation sessions that we want to turbocharge our progress by meditating for extra long sessions and devouring every book on the practice. In doing so, we risk the potential for a metaphysical burnout. Instead, consider starting with small goals, such as sitting for five minutes in the morning, and then work up incrementally....

We meet them every holiday if we have the opportunity or we resort to a simple email or phone call. Our parents end up missing us and we sit at our desks reminiscing about the beautiful past. However, technology and the ease of traveling has made it easier for one to fly over for a visit or use their flyer miles to travel the world. Travelling, however, is different when you’re traveling with your family members....

1. Eat out less Many people do not realize just how much they spend eating out each month. If you eat out for lunch every single day, you are probably spending upwards of $150 to $200 on lunch. That is the price of a decent car payment! If you choose instead to bring a lunch from home and save that money, the options are endless. You could get an upgrade on a car, create an emergency fund, save for retirement, or save up for a big summer vacation....

1. Hyperloop The hyperloop[1] is the brainchild of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla. The concept is similar to that of a train, except ten times faster. To make the technology work, a hyperloop between two cities must be created. It is essentially a tube that has been vacuum sealed, and people ride in pods from one end of the loop to another. Because it takes place in a vacuum, it is expected to be able to travel at over 700 mph....

Warning: Most of these are NOT healthy recipes and you may develop a pork belly of your own from eating some of these! 1. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Asparagus-wrapped bacon: possibly the sexiest side dish ever. Recipe Source 2. Baked Brie and Bacon Jam Phyllo Cups Recipe Source 3. Piggies In A Blueberry Patch A cobbler that turns into a search for bacon. Recipe Source 4. Gluten-free Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies Which makes a cookie better: chocolate chips or bacon?...

We live increasingly busy lives, in fact, just the other week it was reported that HALF of adults do no exercise at all. None. Nada. Zilch. That’s a pretty shocking statistic which highlights a pretty major problem here. Are we all simply too busy or are we just lazy? It’s easy to get sucked into the couch life, I mean, hello – Netflix! But we don’t want to become a world of couch potatoes....

One of your best options when it comes to hair protection and maintenance during the winter season is to wear braids. And we don’t just mean braiding it for the day (although that’s okay too); what we’re after is the full-on commitment of wearing braids that hold for about 5 to 6 weeks. Doubtful? Here’s why you should do it. 1. Low Maintenance In six weeks of having your braids in, you won’t have to deal with shampooing it every single day....

1. Staying in an unhealthy relationship Your 20s will play an important role in shaping who you are. It is the stage that you get to know better what you want for yourself and from a partner. If the relationship is not making both of you into a better person, then maybe you should take a step back and ask yourself if it’s still worth it. Some people in their 20s make the common mistake of staying in an unhealthy relationship just because they’ve been with the person for so long....

If you are single and dating, you might find yourself feeling despondent about your love life, especially if you’ve been looking for a while. Sometimes all it takes is a lucky break, and you find yourself matched with someone who is a great fit for you. However, the way you see yourself, romance and life, in general, is also a big factor in how likely you are to find an awesome partner....

I know what it is like to look around and see people who appear to have all the self-confidence in the world, while you are silently suffering with self-doubt. Of course, those very people you envy probably look at you in a similar way — hiding their own doubts and wishing they had it all together. Silently suffering in self-doubt often inspires goals to be more confident. Interestingly, self-confidence is not an achievement....

It seems that all too often, our relationships go downhill over time, and we are left to wonder “why can’t things just be the way they used to be?”. Foundations are the key to maintaining all the goodness in your relationship. They will determine the quality and success of your relationships years down the track. “A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man” – Sai Baba If you use the following foundations in your relationship, you will have an incredibly long-lasting, happy and successful relationship....

As we approach our big 2-0 wedding anniversary, I have been reflecting on how our marriage and lives have developed. We are fortunate to have lived the very essence of a twin flame love story. Our marriage is better than I ever dreamed. Since the first day of our marriage, she has always looked forward to our 20th anniversary. Why? I don’t know, but that doesn’t matter because it is important to her....

More often than not, we take ourselves for granted. We forget that we have incredible characteristics that are unique just to ourselves. It’s important to take stock of what makes you, as a person, a prize. Over the course of your life, you may have opportunities to fall in love with a few people. Being the first person you always stay in love with can enhance the love you’ll be able to give to others....

The idea is that emotional intelligence is not only recognising and identifying with our own emotions, but also having the capacity to handle other people’s feelings in an empathetic and astute way. This is a crucial way to build long, lasting relationships with those around us while managing our own emotions in a healthy manner. With this in mind, here are 5 habits that are identifiable with an emotionally intelligent person....

Although frying foods can certainly make them taste a lot better, it also has the potential to make the nutritional value decrease, if not prepared correctly. If you are looking to eat healthier, without sacrificing eating fried foods, be sure to follow these hacks. 1. Use olive oil. Olive oil is probably the best kind of oil you can use to make your fried foods. Olive oil itself holds many health benefits, so it has an advantage against its other competitors....

1. Think of hourly worth When I was a young adult working at a summer camp, I was always amazed when most of my coworkers would come in with a fresh deli-made bagel, bottle of orange juice, and cup of coffee every morning. We only made around $10 an hour, so those that made this a daily habit had already spent the money they would make in their first hour of every workday before they even got to work....

Therefore, to free up your brain, you have to make a clear and efficient to-do list. Think of it like your external brain, and start imagining how you can arrange it to make it as powerful as possible. Find the right tool The very first thing you have to do is to find the right tool to manage your to-do list. I highly recommend that you use an online task management application because they’re flexible, sharable, and they’ve already proven their efficiency in terms of productivity....