I’m still not sure about Facebook, as a business tool – seems to be a bit of a time consumer so far, but I can see it’s appeal for kids. Taking a look at Grahams profile gave me a few ideas so at least I have a little content there now...
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The Shangri-La Diet
I came across this diet on a few blogs (the wonderful David Pollard and Kathy Sierra) by chance and was fascinated by its simplicity: leave at least 2 hours between eating food with flavour. At least one hour after eating take some flavorless food (a glass of sugar water or a tablespoon of...
Architecture Astronauts
I love this article by Joel Spolsky which talks about the tendency of some architects to over abstract. I have spent many years as an architect, just as many as a systems integrator and quite a few as a developer, manager and project manager but I know what he’s talking...
My normal workday
As regular readers know I work from home and have a pretty structured workday, partly because of the demands of my job and partly as a coping strategy for a rare form of systemic arthritis that I suffer from. Having recently read a post titled Don’t take orders from your calendar...
The end of the holidays
I had 10 days off over easter, and we walked every day, and had good weather most days. We didn’t travel very far afield but there are loads of great walks within 20 miles of my house. By the end of the holiday I was feeling great, a few aching...
I just took a look at my – to read – list …
and noticed how many of the books were in some way related to the mind … The Tipping Point Learn to be an Optimist Mastering Virtual Teams A Whole New Mind: Moving from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age Learn to meditate One small step can change your life...
Books and Magazines
I read quite a bit, mainly my RSS feeds and related web articles which I print so I am not tied to my computer all day. But I also read plenty of books and magazines. In the Categories Me\Books and Me\Magazines I have listed the most recent just in case...
Staying Fit & Weight-Less While Working At Home
Home Business recently had an article on this topic and offered the following tips:
Find a professional. There are many experts that can help you plan an individualized diet and exercise program that will benefit you the most while suiting your preferences and lifestyle. Visit professional organizations’ web sites like those of the American Council on Exercise (www.acefitness.org) to search databases to locate certified personal trainers, group fitness instructors, clinical exercise specialists and lifestyle and weight management consultants, or the site of the American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org/) to find food and nutrition professionals.
When possible, combine business and exercise. Walk to get office supplies or as you talk on your portable or cellular phone; ride a stationery bike while you read your mail; or invite another home business entrepreneur or customer for a game of tennis and afterwards have a business “power” lunch (low-cal, of course).
Plan your meals. Persons who plan their meals and snacks lose weight and eat healthier than those who just grab whatever food is nearby when they are hungry.
Make exercise a regular habit. Skip the cinnamon bun and coffee break and instead schedule short, regular exercise breaks during your work day to dance, stretch, …