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Five Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Do you need a quick weight loss plan? How about trying these types of food and beverages for starters? They might not look too healthy for some people, but research has shown they contribute to weight loss by either burning fat or suppressing one's appetite. 1. Iced Coffee Rejoice coffee lovers everywhere! Your favorite beverage earns a place in the list of weight loss foods. A study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that the average metabolic rate of people who drink caffeinated coffee is 16 percent higher than that of those who drink decaf. Coffee is known to suppress appetite and it is rich in antioxidants that help in keeping cells healthy. Drinking 8 ounces or less of this caffeine-rich beverage can help keep the mind alert and focused longer. 2. Apple The wisdom of the old turns out to be true. An apple a day does keep us healthy and wise. Apples are rich in fiber, which fills up our bellies sooner than meat....

Five Simple Steps Towards Happiness

Image by alancleaver_2000 via Flickr Life is full of stress. We have all experienced how life's stressors can hurt our health and our relationships. When we lessen the stress in our lives, we also lessen the problems that plague us. Here are a few tips on learning to beat the stress down and living life with pleasure along with pain. 1. Take pleasure in small things. Little things like seeing flowers bloom in spring are precious. Moments spent with family and friends can not be bought from stores. Do it the way spring plungers, people who plunge into the birth and bloom of the Spring season, do it. Take time to smell the flowers on your way to work, to look up at the sky on a clear night and appreciate the beauty of the stars, or to smile at the person sitting beside you on the bus. 2. Be thankful. Even when you think the worst has happened to you, there is surely something, however little it may be, to be thankful for. Focus on the positive things in your life. Make an ...

The Good And The Bad With Credit Cards

Image via Wikipedia I have learned my lesson with credit cards. Credit card processing was easy. I had an agent do it for me and my approval time was faster than my office mates who signed up on their own. The first time I had one I was so excited. I used it frequently, although I always paid on time. However, I missed payment once and that was when my credit card woes began. Missing out on credit payments and loan payments can cause a lot of problems. The late charges alone are significantly large enough to merit a second look on your credit card bill.

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Finding Jobs During Difficult Times

Image via Wikipedia With the rising unemployment on a global scale, many people have few options left for finding work. Finding jobs in New York, jobs in Philadelphia , or jobs in California may be easy because of the level of urbanization of these cities. But what about areas that are not as urbane or highly industrialized? A good option is to find a job on the web. Jobs online are not just about programming or website design. A good typist can find a job for various clients and earn as much as $50 dollars per hour. Other online jobs that pay well is for a professional writer and a virtual assistant.