The following weight loss tips will start you on the right track to weight loss freedom. All suggestions are proven effective by medical professionals.

"Healthy dose of pride ends with a strong habit".

Take the word "Can't" out of the equation. Throw away each of the irrational thoughts and trade them for "I can create the life I've always wanted". Dr. Robert Neff (expert in sports psychology and weight management) suggests taking the following actions to contribute to higher confidence.

1) Journaling achievements and compliments

2) Visualizing positive outcomes

3) Using positive body languate and facial expressions, Smiling!

4) Choosing to use positive and optimistic self talk

5) Developing idea habits

6) Reducing anxiety (since that's the opposite of confidence)

"Never turn your alarm clock off".

Create consistency in a routine, at first rigid, then habit forms. Eventually, the habit becomes second nature and occurs without having to make a conscious decision. Dr. Neff suggests the following proven weight loss routine.

1) Prepare breakfast, lunch and health snaks the night before

2) Excersie first thing in the morning prior to breakfast

3) Carry food and water with you to work

4) Set reminder alarms on your phone

5) Rest in the evenings

"You are a product of your environment."

Breaking old habits is hard enough, so change what we can contol, our environment. Throughout the day, pay attention to key places that will set back your weight loss goals. Start with the obvious; house, car and work. Dr. Shemek describes three environmental setbacks and easy solutions to each:

1) "Dispose of food that does not serve you in your weight management or optimal weight loss goals." Look through your house, at work and all other hiding places we'd never admit to. Get rid of all sugars! Excess sugars end up on places we'd rather them not be; the buttocks, breasts and thighs. Replace sugars with complex carbohydrates (oats, whear, brown rice) lean protein and healthy fats.

2) Seave smaller protions. Make your portions appear larger by using smaller bowls, plates, and cups. Leave the table as soon as you're done eating. Under no circumstance eat while infront of the TV. Either move to a difference room or remove the television.

3) Create a diversion from mental cravings. Figure out what negative impulse triggered the craving and do anything to divert your attention; walk your dog, go for a swim, play with your kids, read a book, review this article.

As you know, habits are hard to break. These easy tips will start you off in the right direction and lead you to a new state of mind. Changing your mental state,establishing consistency and analyzing your environment can all change your mental relationship with weight loss.

To learn more about the condributors feel free to check out their websites.

Dr. Lori L. Shemek " Top 3 Succesfull Weight Loss Tips"

Dr. Robert Neff "Mental Touphness Training"

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FRISCO, TEXAS, June 27, 2011 - The Frisco Freedom Fest is this Saturday July 2 nd. The first thing that may come to mind is "the fireworks", of course, but do you know the Community Stage is part of the Freedom Fest? The Community Stage features talented Frisco local bands and individual singers - and you won't want to miss hearing up and coming, 12-year-old, singer Maya Canton.

Canton was selected by a committee comprised of Frisco City staff members. Each applicant was required to submit a written application as well as a DVD of a performance. You could say Canton is a real firecracker - not just because she is singing a rendition of Katy Perry's song, Firework, but her spunky personality and red hair explain it well.

Canton's love of singing is encouraged by her parents Troy and Daria Canton. Even though she's been singing since she was a toddler, they formally enrolled her in voice lessons at the Frisco Music Conservatory, at six years old. Experimenting in the school choir and theater recently led the Cantons to hire private voice coach, Deb Driscoll, of Art-Love-Magic, to help Maya develop her singing talent and skills.

Driscoll led Canton to her singing debut at a Dallas coffee house, where she was accompanied by a local band. Canton has previously performed at various Karaoke nights around Frisco and in Seussical, the Musical, as Maizy La Bird, the sassy diva, in the Griffin Middle School play.

On a recent family trip to New Orleans, Canton's family stopped outside of the Bourbon Street Blues Company, while Maya sang to the band's version of Journey's Don't Stop Believin'. The bar owner heard her voice, and asked her to come back to sing a couple of songs the next night. Being in New Orleans, Canton is too young to enter the club, so they had her stand at the entrance, giving her a microphone to captivate the crowd.

The live performance, in New Orleans, greeted Canton with an ovation and instant celebrity status- people applauded, gave her cash, and recognized her throughout New Orleans during the remainder of her visit.

"I am happiest when I'm singing. I'm also a perfectionist and rarely get nervous," says Canton, "I just don't want to mess up." Her mother, Daria, said "Maya is learning how to use her mistakes to help her become better and better. She's only twelve, but she has big dreams and I know she puts a lot of pressure on herself to do well."

You can go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeF12Yaw48Y to see Maya's performance as Maizy, in the Griffin Middle School play. To see her live this weekend, you can catch her performance, following the City's welcome and the singing National Anthem, which begins at 3:50. Community Stage performances begin at 4:00 PM in Simpson Plaza, located in front of City Hall in the heart of Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.  

In addition to the homegrown talent on the Community Stage, Frisco Freedom Fest's "Party in the Plaza" features a Children's Expo with euro bungees, jump houses, games and more; a Hometown Hero Exhibit, Vendor Village and Taste of Frisco.

Press Release from the City of Frisco

At 11 a.m. Tuesday May 31, 2011 The Museum of the American Railroad breaks ground on its new 12.34-acre facility in Frisco, Texas. A brief ceremony will take place on Tuesday at the new site followed by a reception at the nearby Frisco Discovery Center. Scheduled speakers include Frisco Mayor Maher Maso, Museum President and CEO Bob LaPrelle and Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas H. Smith.

Representatives from Fort Worth-based Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, a strong supporter of the museum’s move to Frisco, will also attend the ceremony.

The Museum’s new site on Cotton Gin Road, one half mile east of the Dallas North Tollway (directly behind the Frisco Discovery Center , 8004 N. Dallas Parkway).

BACKGROUND: Everett L. DeGolyer, Jr., an influential Dallas philanthropist, and Joseph Rucker, Jr., General Manager of the State Fair of Texas, formed the Age of Steam on the Museum’s current grounds in Fair Park just in time for the 1963 State Fair. Over the next several decades the collection grew to become one of the Nation’s foremost assemblages of rare, historically significant railroad artifacts. The Age of Steam became of the Museum of the American Railroad in 2006.

MEDIA VISUALS: A 1953 Fairmont “track speeder” car offers an onsite preview of the railroad history that is yet to come. Purchased by the Wabash Railroad Co. in Decatur, Illinois, the open-side, one-cylinder speeder moved maintenance workers along the rails to inspect and repair broken or damaged ties and track. The engine-powered speeders replaced early hand-pump railcars. The speeder, now with Frisco Railway markings is made available by the Heritage Association of Frisco.

Rail for the new Museum is already onsite – more than 12,000 feet from the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient ( Santa Fe) Line near San Angelo, Texas. The rail will be recycled for use as the Museum’s nearly one mile of track to display the Museum’s 40-piece rolling stock collection. Each of the 340 pieces of rail weighs 1,200 pounds, measures 39 feet, and dates back to the early 1920s.

A 340-square-foot model train layout and a hands-on look at the technology behind the railway are available for viewing at the Sci-Tech Discovery Center in the Frisco Discovery Center. The exhibit is a partnership between the Museum of the American Railroad and Sci-Tech. Future plans call for the Frisco Discovery Center to also house select Museum locomotives and cars along with interactive, educational programs as part of an exciting indoor exhibit of railroad history and technology.

With the latest news on the resignation of Rangers co-owner and CEO Chuck Greenberg, Rangers GM Jon Daniels reports "Rangers will operate as usual."  His reason for leaving is to pursue other interests. My main question is why go through all of that bancruptcy nonsense and celebrate a World Series appearance for the first time in franchise history, and the next year resign to pursue other interests?  What could be more interesting than owning a major league team Chuck?  After the Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series in 2010, they soon went back to the drawing board adding pitcher Brandon Webb, and third baseman Adrian Beltre.  They did lose some key components in DH Vladimir Guerrero (Orioles), and pitchers Cliff Lee (Phillies) and Rich Harden (A's).  The Rangers will once again go back to their farm team and evaluate many of the young talent to see who is the best fit.  Pitcher Tanner Scheppers is hoping to suit up as a Ranger this season barring some health issues, and #1 prospect Martin Perez is heating up in Frisco and hopes his day is near.  This season, the spotlight will also be on the catchers.  Last season Taylor Teagarden, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Max Ramirez became a huge dissappointment, so with the addition of Mike Napoli (trade with Blue Jays) and Japan sensation Yorvit Torrealba, the Rangers hope to get more from the catcher position.  With the addition of some key players, and when they finally decide what to do with Michael Young, Hall Of Famer Nolan Ryan should have no problem bringing these guys back to the post season and on the road to another Pennant.

Eddie Stephens
DFWSportssource.com
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