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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

What are we teaching our kids when we don't say "HI"?

A simple "HI" and a smile back, is that so hard to do?  Why does when a baby, toddler, kid say "Hi", "Hello" or wave to an adult, and adult gets all uncomfortable and doesn't know what to do, and decides to not respond to the child because....it's just a child. They know not what they do....or do they?
Are we teaching kids to be un-socialable? To ignore the acts of common courtesy or the act of human interaction?
A baby/toddler is excited to share their new act of courage! Their new skill! Something they normally get a response from....what does that say to them, when you briskly walk past them, ignoring them acting as if they don't exist or aren't really a "person" yet.
Would that be your normal reaction if an adult walked past you and said HI?  Your family member? Your boss?
Kids are absorbing and learning how to communicate during the most impressionable time in their life, up to 5 years of age. These are the times where life skills and socialization is strongly developed.
Now, I'm not saying you have to stop in your tracks, say goo-goo- gah- gah, and play a game of tickle. But, the biggest impact you can have on other children around you, is to teach them how to be human, social, and down right just nice!
Teach our kids that it's ok to at least smile and say HI as we walk briskly past one another. Use eye contact.  Help develop confident, engaging, and positive kids!

Monday, September 06, 2010

METAL IN YOUR SHAKE! As well as other unnatural ingredients!

METAL IN YOUR SHAKE! As well as other unnatural ingredients!
By Christine Dwyer


When I was an x-ray student, we had to rotate into different departments. During my rotation in the MRI lab, I was always so curious about the inside of my body and of course offered myself as a guinea pig when they wanted to test out the new MRI machine they just got in!


They scanned my liver. While they looked at the scan, they saw metal in my stomach! Confused on what it might be as I wasn't wearing any metal, they asked what I ate for lunch. Well, I was habitual for trying every diet in the book- and during this time, I was drinking Slim Fast. Oddly enough, they actually had a can of Slim Fast in the break room! They reviewed the ingredients and found metal as part of the ingredients! That was the last time I used Slim Fast.


Many people go on the journey to find the PERFECT shake or a quick fix. My best advice for you is to choose something that isn’t going to be temporary. Additionally, be careful not to choose products that have a laundry list of artificial ingredients, stimulants, and preservatives. Your best choice is natural ingredients all around.


Listed in the July issue of Consumer Reports is a quick comparison of the metal levels in some very common shakes that many people plunk down their hard earned cash for each month at their local supplement store or online obsession. It has taken me many years to finally stop risking what I put into my body for the short term fix or my favorite thought process, the “I’m invincible, nothing will happen to me” mentality.


Courtesy of Consumer Reports, July 2010
Here are the average amounts of metals we found in three servings of these protein drinks. The maximum limits for them in dietary supplements proposed by the U.S. Pharmacopeia are: arsenic (inorganic), 15 micrograms (µg) per day; cadmium, 5 µg; lead, 10 µg; mercury, 15 µg. Amounts at or exceeding those limits are in bold. Experts said three servings a day is common.
I have been in the fitness industry for 20 years, and have gone through the gamete of every over the counter product and even some not over the counter. I believe in sharing my journey and what I have learned with others, so they can move faster to their goals. If you need suggestions on the best shake or diet plan for you, just email me. I will offer my best advice.


Christine@platinumpresenters.com