Weight Loss

Like everyone else, I'm looking for the "magic bullet" that will bring my weight back to my high school weight, or close to it. This week, I'm testing a couple of products that may just do it. One is an L-arginine supplement that's highly bioavailable, and the other is Skinny Boost.

I'm not putting down the websites yet - although so far I like the products. The Skinny Boost energy drink isn't making my heart flutter - which is a good thing in an energy drink! I've tried so many that are so loaded with stimulants I couldn't stand the feeling. Right now I feel very relaxed and calm, but I also feel like getting up and doing things instead of sitting around like a vegetable. No caffeine rush, no dizziness, no "funky" feelings like I usually get with stimulant based weight loss products.

If you're interested in finding out more, please leave a comment and let me know!

Is it spring yet?

I hope so. Today, here in Utah, we're sunny and 50 degrees. I've turned off the heat for the day and opened the windows (still a bit chilly, but I love airing out the house in the early spring). It helps get the stale air out and freshens the way the whole house smells. I'm also a lot more motivated to get up and start spring cleaning!

The children are outside getting mud and grass stains on their clothes, getting their bikes out, and playing soccer. I love that they can be outside and that it's so beautiful today!

I'm spending a Saturday cleaning, napping (yup, I do that a lot on Saturday - I tend not to sleep much during the week), and enjoying the fresh, crisp air coming in through the windows.

After hearing about my parents' experience through the Kentucky ice storm last month (they were without power for 17 days, which also meant no water since they have a well), I am thankful to be in Utah, and so very glad spring has come!

Thoughts on the recession

It seems to me that much of this recession is driven by the media "talking heads" crying out that the sky is falling. I've talked to business owners who have laid off and cut back although their businesses are doing well because they believe it's about to hit.

As I review American history, it seems that many economic downturns are driven largely by people's perception. Sure, there are market corrections. The market does go up and down. But severe downturns are driven by panic. In today's fast pace, information saturated world, we're seeing that panic take place at a faster and faster pace.

I really like the Coyote Blog for his calm, even handed coverage of what is happening in the economy. Like me, he's a small business owner and sees first hand what is going on.

Now, if we can get the politicians to read his blog, start thinking things through, and stop acting like Chicken Little. The sky is NOT falling. The economy will be better than ever before too much longer.