Trying to Lose Weight? Here's Some Help
Friday January 16, 2009
What's a good weight loss program? Should you opt for a no-carb diet or a high-fiber diet? Should you sign up for pilates or yoga?
Like innumerable others, I too have struggled with a variety of diet and fitness programs. I yo-yo'ed between intensive exercising programs to meditation routines. Of course, nothing helped! And that's when I realized that fitness is about controlling one's mind. If you can control your mind and inspire yourself to alter your lifestyle, you can achieve the desired result. Here are some
inspirational weight loss quotes. Fight the flab with your will power and get the inspiration to
achieve your goals.
What's Common Between War and Games?
Wednesday January 14, 2009
A dear friend once commented, "Sports are a civilized man's way to wage war. All is fair in war, but write a few rules and what you have is sport."
His comment got me thinking. Is sport a bloodless war zone? Does it evoke patriotic fervor amongst its participants?
War is a heavy price to pay for
freedom. Perhaps, as my friend said, we need more sport in the world to dissipate tensions. On that note, read a few
anti war quotes.
For sports enthusiasts, here is a great collection of
Muhammad Ali quotes and
Joe Paterno quotes. As you read these quotes, notice the common thread of inspiration.
Why We Vie for Everything French: French Proverbs
Monday January 12, 2009
They say that the French have it all. Chic women, delectable cuisine, wonderful wines, and of course, cultural history. But did you know that the French also had years of hardship before they achieved their status? Remember the French revolution? And the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte? French history is replete with stories of war and suffering.
But the French have been known to emerge victorious. They have the never-say-die spirit. Perhaps it's time to learn some lessons from the French. Here are some famous
French proverbs.
Saturday January 10, 2009
During high school, I read many interesting works of fiction. But one character that remained etched in my memory forever is
Don Quixote, from the famous Spanish novel
El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. Though I don't remember much of the story, I was riveted with the character's obsession with his imaginary foes. Miguel De Cervantes sure cooked up an interesting story; a story that came to be known as a Spanish classic. Here are some awe-inspiring
Miguel De Cervantes quotes. If you relish literature, you can also enjoy these
book quotes.