Archive for January 19th, 2010
7 Must-Read Books For Seniors
Some books are so good that you feel that everyone should read them. While you cannot create a required reading list for the world, you can seek out the books that will have a great impact on your life or at least provide you with enjoyment. These 7 must-read books for seniors are just the type of books that should make it onto every senior’s required reading list.
50 Over 50: Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives
This book gives you an in-depth account of 50 senior women who lead powerful lives. Their lives are active, productive, and fulfilling and will inspire you to make your own life just as impressive. The women contained in these pages are scientists, space explorers, long distance runners, and swimmers who enjoy continued success.
That Memory Book
That Memory Book addresses the memory problems that seniors often face as they get older. This book contains a number of ways that seniors can work to improve their memories. There are tips and exercises as well as specific information regarding the different categories of memory problems that seniors may face.
Ten Old Men And A Mouse
This book is just a humorous tale. The basic story is how a group of old men meet a mouse and try to get rid of it but then come to like having it around. Its meaning goes far beyond its simple premise.
The Joy Of Being 50 Plus
The Joy of Being 50 Plus talks about how life can be joyful after the age of 50. This book is meant to entertain and amuse and succeeds in its task. For those who are looking for a guide or even a reminder of how much fun being over 50 can be, check out this book. You will be glad you did.
The Magical Crone: Celebrating The Wisdom Of Later Life
This book is aimed at senior women. It speaks directly to not only the physical changes that come with aging but also the spiritual changes, as you would expect from the allusion in the title. This book helps to guide women through these natural stages with grace and spirituality. It also gives its readers meditation methods for inner peace and spiritual growth.
Seniorwriting: A Brief Guide For Seniors Who Want To Write
This book is for seniors who are not actually writers but who want to write. This book can help seniors to write about anything they want. Many choose to use it to chronicle their life story so that it can be passed down to future generations.
60 On Up: The Truth About Aging In America
This book explores what aging in America is really like. It does not stick to the upbeat aspects of aging but rather attempts to provide an honest look at aging in this country.
These 7 must-read books for seniors can provide entertainment or change your life. Each one has its own lessons to teach and is a worthwhile read. These books all take the issues of aging and each tackles them in its own way.
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A Lifestyle Change is All it Takes for Permanent Weight Loss
It is said that being overweight is merely the result of consuming and taking in more calories than you burn. They say that if you eat less, then you may also start to weight less. Weight loss and weight control is not as simple as this. The belief that simply cutting back on your food intake can make you lose weight may work on some people who only have a few pounds to shed or who have never really struggled with their weight; however, for individuals who are obese or are suffering from eating disorders, cutting back on food intake just won’t do.
Being overweight and struggling to lose the excess weight can become quite a problem. The sooner this fact is admitted, the sooner positive action can be done. Most of these weight control and weight loss problems are not only caused by over eating. Some of the reasons for gaining or having too much weight include metabolism, genetics, bad eating habits, insufficient exercise, and maybe even psychologically related reasons. Other factors also include the amount and type of food you eat, your lifestyle, the amount of physical activity you are engaged in, whether you treat food as a response to stress, and your age and overall health status.
To overcome these and start on your weight loss journey, you will need to set goals for yourself. Whatever your reason for wanting to lose weight – be it for health reasons, aesthetic, or simply just to feel better – successful and effective weight loss depends on the goals you set and the expectations you have. Setting realistic and sensible goals give you a better chance of fulfilling them. Try setting a goal to lose about five to ten percent of your weight – this is a measurable and realistic goal.
You should also never attempt to lose weight drastically and in a short period of time. If you are overweight, it is better to lose the weight on a slow and gradual basis, say losing about two pounds in a single week. This should be done for your safety and to keep your weight loss at a healthy level.
Effective weight management and weight loss must be able to address all factors and reasons for your weight. Products and weight loss programs that say weight loss is possible without having to change your eating habits or lifestyle are simply fraudulent. This is the reason why products and programs that claim to offer fast and easy results should be disregarded. Attempting to lose a lot of weight in a very short period of time is not only ineffective, it is also unhealthy. Keep yourself in check and don’t fall for gimmicks that promise results in a short period of time. Be realistic and start losing weight the right way.


