 | | Marching Into the Peace Corps, Pt 37: Tailoring Isn’t Just for Expensive Suits Anymore | | by texxmezz, Apr 1, 2007 | | When looking at joining the Peace Corps, one needs to understand they get placed where an invitation comes from, not necessarily where they want to go. So how do you get yourself into the country of your choice? By tailoring your skill sets carefully to create the invitation. You've got one chance to get it right, so go into the process armed with the correct knowledge! | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Marching Into The Peace Corps, pt 14: Weight Versus Fat | | by texxmezz, Jan 13, 2007 | | When you're dieting, it's easy to get caught up in the jargon and still fail in the pursuit of health. Diet pill manufacturers tout every "weight loss" solution under the sun, but we still remain fat, or get even fatter. What's the difference between "weight" and "fat" when you're dieting and what kind of effects do they have? | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Marching Into The Peace Corps, pt 10: Drowning On A Dry Kitchen Floor | | by texxmezz, Dec 20, 2006 | | In the last two segments, I have talked about dietary factors from my own hard experience. You can’t learn everything the first half a dozen diets around, but you can learn where you screw up and take the lessons into the next diet. Water intake proved to be a dangerous lesson I wouldn't wish upon anyone. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Marching Into The Peace Corps, pt 8: Swinging Away In The Salt Trap | | by texxmezz, Dec 15, 2006 | | There are many dieting pitfalls out there, and one of the most controllable factors is the intake of salt. The body needs some salt to regulate blood pressure, but too much in the diet is known as the "silent killer". You've thrown out your salt shaker and believe you're doing good, but have you really looked around in your kitchen? Are you miscalculating your sodium intake by mistake? | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Marching Into The Peace Corps, pt 7: Agony of De Feet | | by texxmezz, Dec 13, 2006 | | When I think of the “E” word (exercise), I have mixed emotions ranging from a low, whinny groan to not wanting to endure physical pain. People have talked and written about a phenomenon called an “exercise high”, but I never experienced it; by the end of my workouts, I always felt like two minutes from death. “I feel great after my workouts!” Shut up. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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