ISLAND PARADISE

Have you ever wanted to go to a place so badly you can invisine yourself there before you even get there? Well, The FIJI Islands is my dream place to go and visit. I have been to alot of places in my life so far but I have never been able to go to this beautiful island paradise. I was watching a show on the travel channel about 4 or 5 years ago and they were showcasing the beaches, eateries, and hot spots that can be suggested to visit if you are on vacation in FIJI. I was so taken by the different sites that were shown I just knew that I wanted to go there someday. The Fiji Islands is made up of 330 islands many of which are inhabited located in the South Pacific. Fiji is renowned for its stunning beaches, beautiful warm climate, and unique relaxed island atmosphere. There are over 50 resorts that spread over the different islands. The majority of hotels are located on the main two islands in Fiji called Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The other islands contain smaller number of hotels or even in some cases have a single resort. Fiji is a great way to experience days relaxing by the pool, nights strolling on the beach, or dining in style. Through the various virtual tours this island paradise will definitely be my next destination.

"What'chu talkin' about, Willis?"

I was watching an episode of Different Strokes and thought how sad it is to have lost a fallen icon. Gary Coleman was best known for starring as Arnold the adopted son of a wealthy Park Avenue family. Gary was also adopted in real life and raised in Zion, Illinois. He appeared in local TV commercials before being discovered for the soon to be hit series "Different Strokes". Every episode contained the popular phrase made famous by Coleman ""What'chu talkin' about, Willis?". The show ended in 1986 after eight successful seasons when he was 18 years old. Gary attempted to appear on the big screen but was unable to reach the same success as the television series. In the upcoming years Gary made guest appearances on TV shows and landed small parts in film. He married in 2007 to Shannon Price whom he met while filming a movie called Church Ball in 2006. In 2009 Gary starred in Midgets v/s Mascots which will saddenly become his last film. On May 28,2010, he died at the age of 42 years old suffered from a brain hemorrhage after falling and hitting his head. Gary Coleman the child star that touched hearts and brought joy to many families will be missed.

EYES WIDE SHUT ..............

It is 1:30am and I'm trying my best to close my eyes and finally go to sleep. I'm lying in bed exhausted but with my eyes wide open staring at the ceiling listening to the never ending sound of the clock ticking. Unfortunately, for the last two days I've had a case of insomnia. If you have ever experienced this you know exactly how difficult insomnia can be. Insomnia is a common condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. This can range from mild to severe, depending on how often it occurs and for how long. I don't have problems sleeping often but when I do I can tell you it is a difficult experience to have. According to Womenshealth.gov there are two types of this condition which are called primary and secondary insomnia. I also found that insomnia can be triggered by life events, medical, physical and emotional changes. It can also effect your daily activities the next day making you feel tired, unable to focus, emotional, and feeling of anxiety. After researching, this condition can be treated through prescription sleep medicines, over the counter sleep aides, and natural remedies. According to well.com simple insomnia techniques such as drinking herb tea, playing soothing music, or taking a warm bath before bed are simple tips to help with getting a good nights sleep. The next time I have trouble sleeping I will try one of the natural remedies so I will be able to close my eyes and fall sound asleep.

Healthy Eating v/s Fast Food

Every morning I wake up at 6:30am I get dressed and walk out the house to go to work. On my way to work I stop to get something quick for breakfast. At 12:15pm I go out for lunch and then at 5:00pm I stop by McDonald's to grab something fast on my way to school. This routine describes society on a daily basis. I have found that eating fast foods has no planning or preparation. This way of eating only has a high potential of health risks, and unwanted weight gain. Most people do not care about eating healthy or take the time to understand the important risk factors of unhealthy eating and its long term effects. On the other hand, there is a large group of people who try to eat healthy. These people do not have the knowledge or the finances to support the healthy foods required for a more healthier diet. Although, healthy eating has proven to be the more expensive than fast food eating somehow people in general has to learn to take the time to add healthy dietary ways. I have discovered that eating healthy can actually be affordable even in today's times. You can remain healthy, and on a budget by cost effective methods such as home preparation versus fast foods daily. By preparing meals nightly and taking the time to pack them for meals on the go. This method will potentially save time, money, and of course reduce the pounds on the scale.

Dieting with prescription pills

Is this a healthy remedy for losing weight? The question that always comes to mind when I think of prescription diet pills is "Could this be the fastest way without the long consuming workouts?". I performed a study of ten of my friends with the choice of losing weight normally with healthy eating and exercise or receiving help from a diet pill. The results of my study showed that 40% stated that they would rather take the pill than exercise. The remaining 60% stated that they would rather exercise and maintain a healthy eating regimen to lose weight. I also learned that their are many prescription diet pills out on the market for sale with or without a doctors signature. The main medication that I often hear being discussed is Adipex-p also known as phentermine. Phentermine diet pills are appetite suppressants that reduce the urge to eat. It has been reported that phentermine should be used as a short-term weight loss regimen and should not be taken long-term. Phentermine medication can have the ability to become addictive over time. Do prescription diet drugs work? I found that users of the prescription do lose weight while taking the medication, but also learned that it can be a possibility to gain the weight back once users stopped the medication.