THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE...

Well, today I was chillin watching T4 like normal and I went to Tesco's to get my copy of the Sunday Times. Normal Weekend routin and I found an articel about a man who was not so happy after the arrival of this children. He loved his children but his wife, THE SEX KITTEN had dissapperared. I laughed and laughed.

I am single and have been dying to get married and have kids and in the last 4yrs these relationship truths/wisdom has been appearing to me out of the blue. Most of my friends are married and often ignore me now that they have a husband or kids. After yrs of friendship.

So, hearing from different sources that Married life is not that wonderful and its all a
big false marketing campaign. I totally get it. I have been jealous of my friends for 6 years and now I should totally pity them.

The other thing I have noticed, is that Women generally lie about the child birth process.
Why...
Fuck knows...

However, again it is a horrible experience which could lead a lots of medical and hygeine problems.

So, before you think about having a child to trap a man do some investigations and try to get a preview of what really takes place.

Anyway, the article is below and another guy has written a response in the article below.

However, I argue you that the guy should wrote his postive response is MR ONE IN A MILLION.
He might not even exist. Also I highly recommend you watch HE IS NOT IN TO YOU or read the book called THE RULES.

Anyway, I think it is great that someone out there is telling the truth.
You might say he is being selfish but he has always been that why even before he was married so his wives should have known better or maybe they were selfish too with their own agenda.



http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/relationships/article5881689.ece


My first wife, Frances, was a classy, stunning woman. In the macho world of medicine, she was as capable and ambitious as any man. We met soon after we’d graduated and quickly moved in together. We worked and played hard — sex was important to both of us.

I’d never wanted to get married, and I was surprised when, after five years, Frances said she wanted to. But I agreed, and for the next couple of years nothing changed. Apart from work: Frances was really starting to make a name for herself.

I was delighted when she told me that she had been headhunted for an extremely prestigious post, but stunned when she said she was unsure if she wanted it, because she was nearly 30 and wanted a child. We’d always agreed we didn’t want children, so this came out of the blue. She said it needn’t change anything, but there was no way a child wouldn’t impact negatively on our lifestyle and I said as much.

I’d never seen Frances react as she did then. She completely lost the plot, screaming that I owed her a child. She admitted she’d lied about not wanting children — she said it was because she loved me and didn’t want to lose me. The next two weeks were dreadful, full of late-night talks and tears. Eventually, against my better judgment, I agreed to go for it.

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Anna was a delightful baby and I fell in love with her. Frances, however, was totally consumed by motherhood. I longed for my glamorous career girl to reappear. I took takeaways home for dinner, and made sure our cleaner upped her hours. But Frances just sat around in her dressing gown reading baby-care magazines and books, or comparing notes with other new mothers.

I realise that complex factors kick in after a birth, such as tiredness and self-image issues, and that high levels of the hormone prolactin while breastfeeding reduces a mother’s libido. But shouldn’t women want to overcome this?

Six months after having Anna, Frances told me she wanted to take a five-year break from work and have another child. I was adamant that I wanted no more children. I couldn’t help feeling short-changed. By now she was overweight and unfit and didn’t care about the way she looked. Her entire life was centred on organic baby food and playgroups. Our home was always full of strange women talking endlessly about nappies, baby food and the right sort of stimulation.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Anna, but I also get on with the rest of my life — work, relationships and other interests. I’m the same person I’ve always been. But for all the talk of multitasking, it’s the mothers who become completely one-dimensional. It’s ironic, when being sexy and attractive is what got them pregnant in the first place. And it’s not only Frances who’s become a boring frump — it’s depressingly common to see clever, attractive women become parenting bores. You can spot them at parties, in baggy clothes and making no effort to be interesting to men. Surely the ultimate mummy could still be a sex cat, if no longer a sex kitten?

I ended up getting the stimulation I needed from someone else. Maria had joined the hospital where I worked. She was a few years younger than me, beautiful, clever and sexy. It took only one illicit coffee for our affair to start. We took appalling risks, having sex in store cupboards and empty conference rooms.

It wasn’t only about sex, however, mind-blowing and addictive though that was. Maria was challenging, intelligent, great fun and a poignant reminder of the beginning of my relationship with Frances. Because, despite everything, I still loved Frances. I tried to engage her interest in work. I took home champagne and flowers, bought her jewellery and perfume. But she no longer wanted to connect with me on a sexual or romantic level. Then Maria told me that an affair was no longer enough for her — that if I didn’t leave Frances, it was over. I told Frances, who was surprisingly upset and actually punched me, the first physical contact we’d had in months — and we ended up having amazingly passionate sex.

The next morning, I moved in with Maria. But it wasn’t long before she also suggested marriage. I couldn’t believe it. I had a strong sense of déjà vu. She’d often decried the way Frances had become so maternal and domestic, claiming that wasn’t for her — now she was heading the same way. We got married. Then she said she wanted a baby. I repeated all the protests I’d made to Frances. The arguments raged until Maria eventually said she would leave me and have a child with someone else, and I gave in.

Ten years after leaving Frances for Maria, I wonder why I bothered. Frances is still frosty with me and I have a horrible feeling that my daughter Anna doesn’t actually like me very much. And Maria? Nine months ago, after giving birth to my second daughter, Sarah, she has turned into another version of Frances, obsessed with motherhood in just the same way.

Has all the aspiration and ambition they applied to their careers been transferred to parenting — or did they only pretend to be career-orientated? Both of them have made themselves martyrs to motherhood, sacrificing everything from keeping fit — what’s wrong with walking a brisk four miles with a buggy, if you can’t bear to leave the baby in a creche? — to the occasional night out.

Frances lied to me about wanting a child. Maria might have done so as well. I can’t believe how naive I’ve been. I don’t know how long Maria and I will last, but I know one thing: from now on, I’m putting myself first. I’ll never trust a woman again, no matter what they promise.

Nollywood on You Tube

I am really loving Lady GaGa right now.
Poke Face, Love Game and Just Dance is on loop in my flat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5-ZiNwv6kI
Here is a mash up that Rocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcs7Dv2vT90&NR=1

I think I am going to get a cheaper flat.
I have been lucky to see a grade 2 listed flat and a Victorian place near my current pad. I am living in a New Build and I hate New Build. So finding a grade II and a Victorian place for under £600 is a miracle. They both have a lot of character on the Internet and I am gonna see them tomorrow.

I seem to become a YOU TUBE ADDICT.

I have found some Nollywood movies on you tube too. The movies are 10mins each but you have to get all the parts and then select play all so you can watch it chronologically.

I am gonna hit the gym. I wanna hit my Uni Weight. I was much more confident back them...now hitting 30 it seems that I lost my FIRE...So, I am gonna get that back.

I was reading Perez Hilton yesterday and found this HALLE BERRY song video...Its soo funny
and Ellen discusses this with Ms Berry and they actually Dance to the HALLE BERRY SHE'S FINE song. There is also some dance moves to go with the Song...which is totally cool.

Any Ho. Life is good ...although, I think its the Billberry Tablets that are talking.

SUNDRIED&SALTED MANTA RAY KENYA

While on vacation, I was looking for some good places to dive and
I found some remote Islands and some lovely fisher men. During my
tour of these remote islands and coral rocks. I found a fisherman
whose job it was to catch Manta Ray and dry them of the Kenyan Market.

Apprently, it is a delicacy so...if the National Geographics or WWE feel
that the Manta Ray populations are reducing you should look for in the
fish market along the Indian Ocean Coast.

The Secret

My Sister gave me The Secret for Xmas....like many millions of people she was really excited about this book. I do hope this books makes her more positive and brings her the peace and the benefits that she wants. I realised from reading it that I have been doing the Secret for over 15yrs...using affirmations and visualisation especially.
I found The Secret a bit light and superficial. I think it is great that millions of people around the world are getting into spiritualism. I think its good to start but one would need something of more substance. I have a list of some books in my possession...so if you would like to know what is beyond THE SECRET please have a look below.
Anyway, I met some guys in Uni back in 1996 who were into this book called The 4 Agreements. So, I did use this book a lot. Then I found some other books some years ago. So, if you really love the Secret I would really recommend the following.
When you are doing your affirmation, try to do one for world peace and a balance of wealth for the world.

Dr Wayne W Dyer - Being in Balance, Power of Intention and any book he has written. You can also search for his video is YouTube.

Louise Hay- You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
Amazing Lady, with a lot of wisdom. I would suggest any of her books. I have read You can heal your life many times over and its has many book marks just in case some low level energy creeps in.
I bought the Gift Edition because I love bright colours and it automatically cheers me up. However, you can get others.

Diana Cooper- I have the following books by her
A Time for Transformation
The Power of Inner Peace
Light up your life
Transform your life

She has amazing visualisation techniques. She also taught me how to be more pro-active with affirmations. I sometimes do it on a beach watching the sunset or I sit on top of a dune. Another favourite is on a train or early in the morning or late and nite. Once you make it a habit it starts to work.
Also, some of here books have stories of other peoples spiritual journeys.

Diana Cooper has a good unattachment visualisation technique which I have used 2yrs back
I was dating this guy and it ended but now and then I would really want to get back together with him. He was driving my friends crazy especially since I called my mates at 2am to talk about him.
Anyway, there is a good visualisation technique on how to unattached one's self from a former love...it works and now we can talk and have dinner and I feel nothing...no more crying or expensive phone bills :)))))

My mate who is a Healer recommended, Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsh. I have been told it comes in 3 books so I am sure some of your answers will be found in the book.

The Secret

Tomorrow, I wanna talk about the Secret, So if you have read this book or any books about Law of Attraction, please send in your comments.

Keep smiling

ps: Good sites for International Gossip

http://www.perezhilton.com/
http://www.celebitchy.com/

FEELING AND LOOKING FAB IN THE RECESSION

I heard today that The Edinburgh home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss had his house vandalised. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7962825.stm
There has been widespread public and political anger over a pension payout worth about £700,000 a year to the 50-year-old former chief executive. Apparently, his two children are being bully in school.

Ho Hum, enough about recession and greedy Bankers/Managers,VPs, Director etc. I have tonnes of articles about recession proof beauty and skin care...However, I can bet £10 that most of the ladies who write these articles have never used any others Oat meal concoctions.

I on the other hand have been looking into these things since a 4wk trip to India.
Well, I have been focusing on both the inside and the outside. The Key word here is anti oxidants....and I have been looking into some natural fruits and herbs that can help with anti- ageing. So, here are some common ones, and you will find some interest information on some of the latest Anti-oxidants that will hit your local shops soon.


I have made some Home made sugar scrub with the local ingredients

Ingredients

Oil- Olive oil/Coconut oil/ Avocado Oil/Sweet Almond oil/Jojoba Oil
Brown Sugar(White Sugar can also be used)
Add Mint, Rose petals, Lavender, vanilla,Jasmin, Basil for aroma.

Pour 100g of oil in a mixing bowl the slowly add 100g of sugar.
Slowly mix the ingredients.
Mix in the desired flower or herb (Like mint, Rose petals, Lavender, Jasmin or Basil into the mix
Prepare a clean jam jar of 200g, remove all water from the jar and get it ready for the sugar scrub.
Add as much flowers or herbs into the mix depending on the smell you want.
Pour the mixture into the jar and then add some rose, mint or lavender on the top
the close the lid.
Let it sit after 24hrs before you use.
After the one night the perfume from the herb or flower will be infused with the sugar scrub and will transfer into your skin.

HOW TO USE

I would suggest you do this in the evening and not when you are in a hurry.
Grab a small lump of sugar scrub and oil and rub it in circular motion on your skin. You can do this 7secs for every area.
You can try your hands,feet and your bottom to test if it works.
Trust me the difference is crystal clear.
Once you are done your whole body or parts of your body rinse off with warm water and then use your normal shower gel if required.
Please do not use on sensitive parts such as your face.

Sugar is better on your skin especially since the sugar crystals are not as sharp as salt but rounded so it would not scratch your skin but gently take off dead skin with our damage to you skin and the oil also softens and moisturises your skin....especially the coconut, almond and jojoba oil.

I most confess that I did this treatment I found out that the object of my affection had baby soft hands. Now my hands do not feel like sand paper...lol
Do not get me wrong, I have used Benefit Sugar Scrub,Elemis Scrubs, Apricot Scrub(this is a waste of money) and many others but in the spirit of recession beauty tips...I feel the home made solution is as good as Benefit which costs £22 and will only last a month. I do love Benefit products by the way.


ANTI AGEING FRUITS AND HERBS

1. Billberry
2. Blueberry
3. Acai
4. Pycnogenol (More on this below)

Pycnogenol

The benefits – Look, feel and live better!

Antioxidant defence: Pycnogenol is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants ever discovered. Used everyday as a food supplement it fights harmful free radicals in our bodies to defend against damage caused by cell oxidation. Behaving like ‘hot sparks’ escaping from an engine they damage everything they touch so if left unchecked can result in degenerative and age related diseases.

Reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes: Pycnogenol normalises the activity of blood platelets responsible for blood clots. It helps reduce platelet ‘stickiness’ particularly with high risk factors – smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and old age and helps maintain healthy platelet aggregation whilst protecting the inner lining of blood vessels. It also supports healthy blood pressure and normalises healthy cholesterol levels. In some ways Pycnogenol acts like aspirin but the great advantage of Pycnogenol is that unlike aspirin it crucially does not extend the blood clotting process during an injury or increase the possibility of ulcers or internal bleeding.

Circulatory Health: Pycnogenol helps improve circulation be relaxing the constriction of arteries and other blood vessels caused by stress hormones adrenaline and nor adrenaline. Thus Pycnogenol has an anti stress function supporting a better blood flow during periods of stressful living. Studies have also shown that Pycnogenol improves microcirculation due to the increased diameter of micro vessels in, elderly people with better circulation in the fingertips, toes and facial extremities.

Skin Health: Pycnogenol binds to collagen in the skin to maintain skin elasticity a characteristic associated with youth that keeps the skin firm and prevents wrinkles. Pycnogenol also improves microcirculation of the tiny skin capillaries supporting better oxygen and nutrient supply and better hydration as well as protecting against the damage of sunburn and photo ageing. The result fewer wrinkles and smoother skin with a healthy and vibrant glow and tone.
Diabetes Health: Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the major causes of deteriorating eyesight and blindness. The disease occurs because elevated glucose levels in the blood react with the capillaries of the retina resulting in brittle and swollen walls. This leads to blood leaking into the retina, which limits oxygen and nutrients from reaching the retina and lowers sensitivity of the eye to light causing gradual vision loss and possible blindness. Pycnogenol seals leaky capillaries in the eye caused by diabetes and stops and in some cases reverses vision loss and improves sharpness of vision.

Hay Fever: Pycnogenol according to several clinical studies inhibit the release of histamine thus preventing the immediate reaction towards a challenge with an antigen. Since this powerful antioxidant is an anti-inflammatory, it inhibits production of pro-inflammatory mediators. Pycnogenol relieves the swelling, reduces hives and helps make breathing easier.

Hyper Pigmentation (Melasma, Chloasma): Common conditions affecting the face in particular and mainly affecting women related to hormonal balance – as oral contraceptives, pregnancy and recent birth coincide with melasma. Pycnogenol in clinical trials have been shown to reduce both the area and intensity of over pigmented skin

High blood pressure: Pycnogenol tackles high blood pressure as well. Clinical studies at the University of Arizona have found that people with mild forms of hypertension not taking any medication had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure in response to Pycnogenol supplementation. In another clinical study, patients with high blood pressure and on medication taking Pycnogenol supplements were able to cut their medication dosage in half!

PMS: In a clinical study, Japanese scientists have found that women with either endometriosis or severe menstrual pain have found that 73% of women suffering PMS experienced significantly reduced menstrual cramping and abdominal, pain with Pycnogenol


Well that enough on Pycnogenol but you can find more information on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXqV-GyUb8s



Acai Berry
I have done some research for my own purpose especially into the famous Acai Berry and it seems that Blueberry had more antioxidants than Acai Berry. I am not a Dr so please do your own research and get advice from the appropriate professionals.

The Hottest new HOLY GRAIL will be Pycnogenol so, if you can get your hands on this stuff buy bottles as it has high elements of those anti-ageing properties that we all need. It will turn keep us looking youthfull and protect us from numerous aging diseases. Actually, buy a couple for your Mothers and Fathers and see the difference in front of your eyes.


Other Tips are from the Famous Dr Perricone one can also double check these recommendation with Wikipedia and other sources but most experts agree that these essential minerals will improve your like inside out.

Super Supplement # 1: Omega-3 Fish Oil
The incredible anti-inflammatory power of Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in the high fat fish and in fish oil can accomplish the following:
Reduce inflammation in all organ systems
Accelerate the loss of body fat
Elevate mood
Improve attention span
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Lower insulin levels
Create and maintain healthy serotonin levels
Stop the roller coaster effects of the carbohydrate highs and lows
Decrease appetite
Increase radiance to skin
Increase health of immune system
Increase energy levels
Decrease symptoms and severity of rheumatoid arthritis
Reduced symptoms and severity of chronic skin conditions such as eczema
Decreased cardiovascular risk
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 3,000 mg per day of fish oil—however for those who need to lose significant weight I recommend three 1000 mg capsules 3 times per day with meals for a total of 9 capsules per day—this higher doses need to be approved by your physician.
Omega 3 Fish Oil Tips:To avoid any dietary side effects from the omega 3 fish oils, (such as belching or stomach upset) divide the dose into three—for example, if you are taking 3,000 mg per day of fish oil, take one 1000 mg capsule with a meal three times per day.
Even though fish oil is basically a “food,” always check with your primary healthcare professional before embarking on any new supplement. Any therapeutic intervention, even nutritional supplements, can be contraindicated in certain health conditions.
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Super Supplement #2: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha lipoic acid is a superior anti-inflammatory, that penetrates all portions of the cell because it is both fat and water soluble. On a cellular level alpha lipoic acid exerts a wide variety of positive actions, all of them anti-inflammatory. In addition to its function as a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory, alpha lipoic acid increases the body’s ability to take glucose into the cells. This increased sensitivity to insulin results in decreased blood sugar levels, accelerated weight loss.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Because alpha lipoic acid is found only in trace amounts in food, it must be taken as a supplement. Twenty-five to thirty milligrams is adequate for a young healthy person. I recommend anywhere from two to four hundred milligrams of alpha lipoic acid per day to my patients with specific health problems, or who are trying to lose body fat.
Alpha Lipoic Tips:In the metabolic cycle, Alpha Lipoic Acid acts as a coenzyme in the production of energy by converting carbohydrates into energy (ATP).
ALA is the only antioxidant that can boost cellular levels of glutathione, the body’s most important antioxidant to overall health and longevity.
Take with meals.
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Super Supplement #3: Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin comes from the microalgae haematococcus pluvialis, found in abundance in arctic marine environments, and is a natural carotenoid (any of a class of yellow to red pigments, including the carotenes and the xanthophylls). Carotenoids are one of the most abundant molecules in the world and give nature its wide variety of colors—from carrots to flamingos. It is the most potent of all of the carotenoids—in fact it is ten times stronger than beta carotene and 100 times stronger than Vitamin E. Wild Alaskan salmon, lobster, rainbow trout, shrimp, crawfish, crab, and red caviar all owe their rich colors to their astaxanthin-rich diets. Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-inflammatory, making it an important component of the Perricone Weight Loss Diet. Its ability to protect muscles and increase physical endurance is a wonderful asset for everyone needing to start and maintain a regular exercise program.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 1-2 capsules, 2 mg each, per day. Look for the AstaReal™ trademark on your bottle of astaxanthin supplements for potency and purity.
Astaxanthin Tips:Because astaxanthin has been proven to cross the blood brain barrier (see Carnitine below), it offers protection to the brain, the central nervous system and the eye.
It increases physical endurance and reduces muscle damage.
It reduces eye fatigue and improves visual acuity.
It provides wrinkle reduction by internal supplementation.
It reduces hyperpigmentation (better known as age spots).
It provides cytokine regulation; inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.
It improves gastric health; and reduces infection/inflammation of H. pylori, spiral-shaped bacterium that can damage stomach and duodenal tissue, causing ulcers.
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Super Supplement #4: Carnitine

Carnitine is a water soluble nutrient, very much like a B vitamin, that allows us to convert fat into energy. Carnitine and its derivative, acetyl L-carnitine (see below) are two of the most important nutrients for weight loss. However, for carnitine to have optimum effect, we must have adequate essential fatty acids (such as omega-3s) present in the diet. Carnitine is critical for energy formation and an active metabolism. Small amounts of carnitine can be obtained from foods such as meats and dairy products, but to get an adequate supply we must take carnitine supplements. Carnitine provides anti-aging benefits in that it enhances energy production in the cell, which is needed for cellular repair. Studies have also shown that carnitine helps prevent muscle loss during illness and also prevents the muscle loss associated with aging, known as sarcopenia. Carnitine is protective of liver function and enhances and protects the immune system, especially under stressful conditions.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: The recommended dose for an adult under the age of 30 without ill health or obesity is approximately 500 milligrams per day. For those who are obese or have other health problems, the recommendation is 1500 to 2000 milligrams per day, taken in 500 milligram doses 3 or 4 times per day.
Carnitine TipsFor carnitine to have optimum effect, make sure you have an adequate omega-3 intake.
Do not take carnitine in the evening as it may interfere with sleep.
Carnitine may be taken with or without food.
For better utilization of fat for energy take omega 3 fish oil with carnitine.
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Super Supplement #5: Acetyl L-Carnitine

Like carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine improves mitochondrial function, but to an even greater degree - because it can pass through the mitochondrial membrane. And like carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine functions best when there is adequate dietary intake of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Both forms of carnitine are important in a weight loss regimen because they act as natural anti-inflammatories, they aid in transportation of fats into the mitochondria to be burned. They also enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, helping to decrease blood sugar and circulating levels of insulin. As we have learned, high levels of insulin are inflammatory and ‘lock’ our body fat in place.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 500 milligrams per day; however, individuals on a weight loss program may take up to 1500 milligrams of acetyl-carnitine daily.
Acetyl-l-Carnitine tips:Carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine are not to be used by people with bipolar disease (manic depression) or those who are susceptible to seizures (epilepsy) unless recommended by their physician.
Do not take acetyl-l-carnitine after 3 PM to prevent any difficulties with sleeping.
Exercise naturally increases our levels of acetyl-l-carnitine, however, if we are obese, over thirty, or have other health problems, it will not raise them to therapeutic levels; therefore supplementation is necessary.
Acetyl-l-carnitine may be taken with or without food.
For better utilization of fat for energy take omega 3 fish oil with carnitine.
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Super Supplement #6: Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

CLA is a fatty acid that is found in many of the foods we eat. At one time, beef and lamb were exceptional sources; however when their diet was changed from grass to grain, levels of CLA dramatically decreased in meat and dairy products. CLA is also a powerful aid in prevention and treatment of obesity. When taken in effective doses, CLA decreases body fat, especially in the area of the abdomen.
In addition to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing actions of CLA, many studies show that CLA helps prevent muscle loss and weakness associated with aging and disease. This is one of the reasons CLA has long been a favorite supplement of athletes and body builders.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 1,000 mg, up to a maximum of 4,000 mg per day, taken in 1 or 2 doses.
CLA Tips:When take with sesame seeds, the effects of CLA are enhanced.
The average diet provides no more than a gram (1000 mg) of CLA per day.
CLA may be taken with meals.
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Super Supplement #7: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone, is a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory with many benefits for treating and preventing obesity. It acts similarly to acetyl-l-carnitine in that it assists in energy production within the mitochondria. As we have learned, energy production declines as a cell ages, and that means that the cell’s ability to repair itself also declines. Working synergistically with acetyl-l-carnitine, carnitine, and alpha lipoic acid in the mitochondria, CoQ10 enhances the metabolism, giving us greater energy and endurance, and a greater ability to lose body fat, while preventing the energy decline seen in aging cells. CoQ10 also works synergistically with other antioxidants to elevate cellular levels of vitamins C, E, and glutathione and to help regulate blood sugar and enhance insulin sensitivity. CoQ10 also maximizes the burning of foods for fuel, helping to normalize fats in our blood.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: I recommend a minimum of 30 milligrams per day. For those with health problems, under the supervision and recommendation of their physician, up to 300 milligrams per day. About three weeks of daily dosing are necessary to reach maximal serum concentrations of CoQ10.
CoQ10 Tips:This supplement should be taken by anyone over 40, as tissue levels of CoQ10 decrease as people get older.
Although CoQ10 can be found in small amounts in fish such as sardines or salmon, as well as in nuts, I recommend supplementation for optimal anti-aging and weight loss benefits.
CoQ10 supplementation is of particular importance for women because they tend to have lower levels than their male counterparts.
CoQ10 is best taken with food.
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Super Supplement #8: Chromium

Chromium is a critical nutrient in our effort to control and reduce excess body fat. By supplementing our diets with chromium, we can effectively lower blood sugar and insulin levels—the key to the anti-inflammatory weight loss diet.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: I suggest 100 micrograms (mcg’s.) per day for the average person over 40 and up to 200 mcg’s per day for those on The Perricone Weight Loss Diet.
Chromium TipsChromium is an essential nutrient required for normal sugar and fat metabolism.
Chromium is important for energy production, and also plays a key role in regulating appetite, reducing sugar cravings, and lowering body fat.
Chromium absorption is made more difficult when milk, as well as when foods high in phosphorus are eaten at the same time.
Don’t take chromium with foods rich in phytic acid (unleavened bread, raw beans, seeds, nuts and grains and soy isolates) as this may decrease its absorption.
The recommended type of this supplement is Chromium Polynicotinate.
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Super Supplement #9: Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)

GLA is an important omega-6 essential fatty acid. GLA can increase the metabolic rate, an effect that causes the body to burn fat, resulting in weight loss. The average American diet causes a deficiency of GLA because of the large amounts of trans fatty acids, sugar, grain-fed red meats and dairy products that are consumed. GLA is very difficult to find in the diet, but is found in high amounts in borage, black current, and evening primrose oils.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 200 to 400 mg of GLA per day—one to two 1000 mg of Borage Oil.
GLA Tips:Take GLA with meals to increase absorption.
GLA improves cell sensitivity to insulin, reducing our chance of developing diabetes, heart disease and excess body fat.
Borage oil is the richest supplemental source of GLA.
As with Omega-3 fish oil supplementation, results do not happen overnight and may take up to six months. Don’t let this dissuade you from adding this vital essential fatty acid to your diet as soon as possible.
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Super Supplement #10: Dimethlaminoethanol (DMAE)DMAE is a naturally occurring nutritional substance with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. DMAE is important in the production of neurotransmitters, especially acetylcholine, which is essential in the communication from one nerve to another and between nerves and muscles. In order for your muscles to contract, the message must be sent from your nerves to your muscles via acetylcholine. DMAE also has membrane stabilizing effects and can also help reduce body fat, most likely from its activity as a precursor to acetylcholine as well as its anti-inflammatory activity. Taking DMAE as a supplement will not only improve your cognitive function, it will help increase skin firmness and muscle tone.
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: My recommended dose is 50 to 100 milligrams per day. For certain therapeutic uses, such as lowering cholesterol, larger doses may be recommended. As always consult your physician.
DMAE Tips:DMAE is a naturally occurring nutritional substance with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
DMAE also has membrane stabilizing effects and can also help reduce body fat, most likely from its activity as a precursor to acetylcholine as well as its anti-inflammatory activity.
Taking DMAE as a supplement will not only improve your cognitive function, it will help increase skin firmness and muscle tone.
For optimum health, beauty and weight loss benefits, I recommend eating fish rich in DMAE, taking DMAE supplements as well as applying a topical lotion containing DMAE to face, neck and body.
It is thought that DMAE can make epilepsy and bipolar depression worse; thus, it is advised that those with these health problems avoid DMAE.
DMAE can also be over-stimulating for some people, perhaps causing muscle tension or insomnia, so individuals experiencing such difficulties are advised to discontinue use of DMAE.
Take with meals for optimum effect.

If you live in Nigeria and you cannot get some of these fruits and herbs. The latest wonder nut is the Egusi/Pumpkin Seed. So, eat Egusi as much as possible. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepita

You can find all these tablets at other good food and health shops so please let me know if you look and feel different.


FASHION SALES IN LONDON

Also, there is a lot of sales going on in London so check the link for fashion ideas and fashion sales http://www.dailycandy.com/london/

Keep smiling

wine tasting

Ooops, I was supposed to go to a Wine tasting in South Ken but I do not seem to know where my keys are and my spare is with my Sister in West Norwood. So, I am dress up and no where to go. I got this LBD and Killer shoes and looking delicious. Oh Hum.

I am just going to have Rose and Strawberries with some coconut rice, peas and tomato pesto(Nigerian Style) :)))

I was really looking forward to going out. I have been on holiday in Kenya and Mozambique for 6wks and mostly wearing a bikini and sarong all day. I was really looking forward in working around in killer heels and towering over everyone (6ft 1inch). I learnt some funny lessons on my trip. I kinda stop checking guys out after having and ending a long distance on-off relationship with a Scottish Dude.
Last Christmas, I met a guy on my travels who in a way re-ignited things and I have since decided to go out there and get myself a nice boyfriend. Anyway, I noticed while on my travels that I have totally forgotten how to flirt. I am great flirting with men, I do not fancy like the Great Dane (a stunning handsome George Pepperd lookalike- Handsome man in Breakfast at Tiffany) or Mr P(Sex on legs). I used to be a Tom Boy with really good looking male friends so its no big deal...but those guys I really liked I became a complete mess. A female Hugh Grant.

Ho Hum, while in Nairobi waiting for my flight to Pemba Mozambique I met a bunch of Nairobi Chicks. I was reading a horrible book that was over hyped by the UK Media, mostly male pensioner I suspect about this German teenage girl who was obsessed by her arse and her arse hole. The press where saying its a feminist book....I think its a disgusting book and there is nothing to be learnt from it.Ok, the girl is not a teenager but through out the book she sounds like a child or a teenager. Anyway, I was reading this book and one of the Girls Ariel mentioned she loved my watch. Then I went away to get a pedi and came back and decided to share a bottle of wine with them especially since they looked like a fun group. They were all thin, with really long hair (from Brazil) and spoke good English. They seemed to be ladies who lunched. A few of them had White(Muzungu) Boyfriends or Husbands so they were well travelled. Others had their own businesses. One of them was amazingly beautiful and very tiny...although I thought it was funny that she was in full make up...foundation, fake eyelash, blusher the works...almost like a Tranny and it was 40degrees. I really was struggling with my Mac lipstick and was hoping it didn’t melt away in the heat and the sweat. Anyway, I thought it was fun to just hang, Ariel was married to an English man who worked for the UN and she had a son Jacob. Her friends seemed fun. Anyway, I went to Pemba and the came back and hanged out with them and met more of their friends. I went off to Mombasa (Not real destination) and Ariel called up and told me her husband was beating her up. First I said, I was sorry she was going through this and then she asked me what she should do so I suggested that she should take some time off and spend a wk end somewhere so she can think of her next step. Later she asked if she can come to where I was and I helped her book a room for her and her nanny.

When she came I was off deep sea fishing in a Yacht with my friends and I really didn’t want to cancel, one can’t look a gift horse in the mouth. I was so excited that She came and she brought her friend Maya and her Son, who is adorable. There are three dogs in the hotel and all of them are owned by friends of mine who live or work on the Island...sadly Jacob would cry for hours when he saw them. The Sharon decided to dress in her cocktail dress and high heeled shoes on her first night. All the men from the Island (mostly very wealthy pensioners) descended to the bar and too Ariel. Prior to Ariel’s arrival she mentioned that she wanted to leave the UN husband and find someone else. I told her that I was on an Island with some interesting guys and I suggested on Dude a likely blind date.

However, once she came to the bar in her high heeled shoes and her massive boobs (called Blue eyes by my friends) all bets where off. Instead of focusing on one man she was chatting up everyone. There was one French pensioner who was soo ugly but he was super wealthy so she spent a long time flirting with him in the bar front of his 20yr old daughter, who was spying from the window, while his wife was having dinner in the restaurants. The daughter was in tears and was being comforted by a sleazy Italian guy.

The next day I mentioned if she wanted to move to my hotel it cost $40 a night and a huge Queen size bed with amazing view of the Island and I brought her round to check it out, later I got the feeling that she was about to close a deal on another house. I didn't know for sure as she was speaking Swahili. Anyway, she later came back to me and mentioned that she is moving to this amazing house. She asked me to move in with her.I was pissed off and I went to see it with her and yes it was amazing. So, after thinking about it I moved in...however, there was a beach boy who was all over Ariel. I could never get the chance to really enjoy the amazing view because Beach Boy lover was always there...either all over Ariel or playing with Ariel's son. I thought it was disgusting for a one night stand to play with my kid. Also, the Nanny was not the sharpest tool in the draw...many times Ariel's Son stood at the top of the stairs of a 4 story Omani designed house and he kept playing at the balcony. I just kept thinking of Eric Clapton's son. I was getting hypertension every time Jacob moved near the stairs or the balcony but his Mother really didn't give to hoots...she just wanted her Lover Lover Beach Boy.

So, one day after 2days I moved back to my hotel. The Chef was better and I felt that it was more private. They did ask me why I said there is no security especially since I had expensive cameras, laptop, jewellery,clothes. I really didn't feel safe with the Riff and Raff coming and out of the place. The House Keeper asked and I said ...well the Baby's crying was way too much.

The Bar men, the waiters, the millionaires, the back packers ...everyone was a target. She even flirted with the oldest bar man to buy her a drink....I thought that was so UNCOOL. Even one of the hotel staff was had her mouth wide open watching the whole thing. The first night was amazing to see all these wealthy pensioners queuing up to chat to her...I did learn some flirting skills from her...However, she turned. She met a beach boy and they became inseparable. I told her to stay away from the male prostitutes who hang on the beach but she thought she was smarter. I mentioned that the locals talk to the Westerners so in the end everyone knows everyone's business. The next thing I saw was he became her lover and she would only speak Kikuyu or Swahili even when I was around. So, I stopped hanging out with her. She had alienated the women on the Island and was acting like a tramp that had just left jail after 40yrs. None of my friends liked her. Even my male friends were bored of her attention seeking ways. When this lady went ''hunting'' on man was safe. One day I came to the bar and was hanging out with the guy that I liked and she came with her mate and interrupted and started to stroke his leg and all up in his grill. In my book she could have all the Pensioners and their money but this one was mine however, it seemed she had no rules or limits. I had introduced her to my friends, introduce her to a society that she would never have met and even got her a nanny for her child and all she could do is flirt with the guy that I fancied. I went ballistic...but I decided why should I fight or argue with her when one of the rich women can easily kick her arse so I decided not to create a situation and move the hell away from her. Be polite and keep the conversation light and short.

The Beach Boy is nothing spacial, he is mixed race (African and Arab/0mani) and has curly hair. He sails a boat and actually the first day that Ariel came she was jump into the water and making a big show...showing how fit he was....I thought that was funny and what a simpleton. Can you imagine if he was on the pull in Collections...what would he do to get noticed :)))) Nevertheless, the Swimming and somersault and all the bravado worked on an equally simply crazy chick from Nairobi. While I was in the house the conversation was about how he is allergic to Lobster and the scars on his body HA HA HA. He then pushed Ariel to book a trip with him and they agreed a price, the plan was to go the next morning.

Maya and I got invited to go Snorkeling 3hrs away from the Island so we went and Ariel was with her Lover Boy Beach Boy on her trip. I heard she paid $100 to go to another island that is 10mins away from our hotel. I just laughed and laughed. She kept making arrangements in Swahili and I kept hearing stories behind her back. She was really paying a lot for very little. She kept saying the Beach Boy was a good man and was good with her son. I smiled and was thinking how lucky it is for me to move the hell out of this place...Maya had to stay and listen to this crazy lady especially since Ariel was paying for her trip and accommodation.
There was a guy we nicked named Monaco who was with his girl friend a thin girl who was young maybe 21 or 22 but she dressed old. She was not particularly pretty and I later learnt that she taught disable people in Monaco. I was previously introduced to them but she was very cold so I thought it would serve her right if Ariel took her man away from her. One day Ariel and I were chilling and the Guy made a long and loud phone call asking someone to get the Mansion ready and make sure all the 8 rooms are ready for his guest and blah blah blah and then he mentioned when he would arrive at the Airport in Monaco. So, we named him Monaco. Ariel was able to chat to him and he spoke to me 2days later saying that he really wanted to stay on the Island but his girlfriend would kill him. I just smiled and thanked my lucky stars that I was single.

Ariel did manage to meet Jonathan(Jon) but she told me she wasn't interested and preferred to go out with Monaco. Nevertheless, Monaco had to get back to his life in Europe so after she spent 3-4days loved up with the Beach boy she started to plot how to get Jonathan interested in her again. I was going to the other side of the Island and Ariel Show was going on...Ariel was pretending to play with her son on the beach with the help of the Nanny. Lucky for her Jonathan was around and they started talking, when I came back at Night I heard she spent the day with him, he paid for lunch and proceeded to take her to the local shops which are very expensive. She told me that Jon bought her a silk scarf , a top for her son and a necklace(£250) however, the necklace would cost £5 in China but it was great to see how people price these things. Then she told me that he gave her $2000 and proceeded to show me her wallet. I was shocked and appalled and I just wanted to have a bath as quickly as possible.

That night I had problems sleeping. I was thinking if I should contact Jon or sms me and tell him to stay away from Ariel.

Later that night I met Jon's friend Tea and I felt I had to apologise and as we started talking Tea, she asked me what I was doing with this gold digger and I am a Pearl and she is ....I said I was worried that Ariel was using Jon as an ATM machine and she told me that Jon did not give her $2000, a top for her son or bought her a silk scarf. He did buy the necklace which she wants back. She does not want her necklace on this ladies neck. Anyway, it was great to talk to her cos I was really getting stressed.

There was one pensioner who was so ugly but he was super wealthy so she spent a long time flirting with him in the bar front of his 20yr old daughter, who was spying from the window, while his wife was having dinner in the restaurants. In my book he was off limits...however, I realised she had no rules and no limits. One Italian guy who looked like Leo Sayer(in the 70s) was soooo into her but she was playing him big time and then she kept calling him Amore and he said you should stop calling me that as I do have a reputation. She told him, that he and his reputation can go and entertain himself to night. One wealthy man came and joined us for breakfast after meeting Ariel the day before .The men that was queuing up at the bar completely disappeared. The interest completely died. She told me that she was organising a party and wanted me to attend and I said sorry I was attending another party and I provided no details on who was given it and who was attending. On the last night I was invited to this amazing mansion, I was going to mention it to the girls as they really wanted to go to an Island mansion but due to their slapper behaviour I didn’t mention it and went to the ball and had a fabulous time .The next day at the small airport I saw her and asked how her party was and she said it lasted till 4am and everyone was there and I smile. She said she was invited to my party by some Italians but decided not to attend and to just chill out on her last night. I smiled and said that I saw the Italians and they did ask where she was and she smiled and asked what else did they say and I said nothing else. Actually, I have no clue who the Italians are but I heard from another Tourist that an Italian guy was forced to take Ariel home as she was drunk and off her rock and didn’t know where she lived so he was forced to bring her to his room and then mentioned to all his male friends that he could not even sleep on the same king size bed with her as she was in a bad way.

Anyway, I met this amazing lady the night before and I found to my surprise that we were on the same flight and got invited to stay in her home if and when I come back to the Island. At the back of the flight Ariel was doing her Ariel Show trying attracting another sucker to her game.

The Nairobi Chick Hustle, try to ignore compliements and they are gonna compliement the hell out of you and so you feel good and then they hit you with some sad story. Ignore the sad and helpless stories and don't get sucked into their drama or you might not be so lucky as me.