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Save money on your wedding day

August 24th, 2009 by admin

coinsWith the average wedding budget running between £17,000.00 and £25,000.00 (yes it looks more if you put the 0’s in) what can you do to save money on your wedding without compromising your day?

 Generally the most expensive parts of the day are:-

 The Church – usually costs around £500.00. Church decoration can cost anything up to £5,000.00 (believe me I produced the video for the wedding)

 The Reception – the sky is the limit but at least £35.00 a head for the meal, £20.00 a head for the drinks plus another £25.00 a head for the evening buffet. That could be at least £80.00 for every guest – £800.00 for ten, £8,000.00 for 100.

 The dress can cost £500.00 to £2,500.00 and more.

 Bridesmaids outfits – usually at least £100.00 each.

 The cake could be £500.00 to £1,500.00.

 Photography normally costs £1500.00 to £3,000.00.

 Wedding cars again can cost from £500.00 to £1,500.00

 Stationery and postage for invitations at least £150.00

 You are already well on the way to spending £17.250.00. Could that be the deposit on a fairly nice house?

 So how can you save money on what should be the greatest day of your lives?

Talk to people – many suppliers will offer you special prices for “Off Peak” weddings – usually weekdays, Sundays or from October to April.

Ask for help to save money, get help from friends and family, search out any musician friends and ask them to perform, find a well spoken, confident friend who can be your toast master or master of ceremonies. Most of us know someone who is good with make-up, hairstyling, design, crafts and so on. Ask for help, most people will be more than happy to be a real part of your special day. Have a “DIY” party for your friends to help you with invitation, flowers, table decorations, favours and so on but be sure to give them some delicious snacks and drinks as a thank you.

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Cost of a wedding UK. Free UK planner

August 24th, 2009 by admin

wedding_carPreparing for your big day should be memorable and fun. The period from engagement to wedding day, is the beginning of your life as a couple. Both of you, bride and groom have decisions to make and tasks to complete so that yours will be the wedding day you always dreamed about. Utilize the following checklist as a map to follow. A map, or guide, that will lead you on an enjoyable, memorable journey from engagement to marriage. Print it, fill it out and save it as a wedding planning keepsake to look upon fondly later in life as you stroll through memory lane.

In order to keep you and the friends and family members who help you focused and on task, this wedding preparation checklist is divided into categories and each category lists the appropriate items.

Next to each item you should place the following information:

who paid for it,
who is in charge of it,
the date it was completed.

In addition to the parents, the WEDDING PARTY includes your choice of:

Best Man
Maid/Matron of honour
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Ushers
Flower Girl(s)
Ring Bearer(s)
Other
ATTIRE

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Improve your health with weight training

November 25th, 2010 by adam

With our modern civilization buzzing along at a pace that would have been considered unimaginable just 30 years ago, today’s modern life style doesn’t leave much room for physical fitness. This is especially true when you consider all of the conveniences available to you. All of our lives we drive instead of walk, use lifts instead of stairs, use remote controls instead of walking over to change the channel and heaven forbid I mention spending a lot of time online instead of doing things outdoors. Being less active means that our muscles are weaker and more prone to injury, therefore it makes sense to use weight training to strengthen them.

Everyone in any age group can reap the benefits of weight training. Similar physical demands are placed on everyone’s bodies, irrespective of age or gender. The risks of getting injured while weight training are actually very slim. In fact it’s more likely that you will become injured from not training all of those muscles that have been weakened over the years. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner who wants to get going down a safe path or if you are already experienced, weight training will improve your performance for almost every sport or activity. You will improve your condition, help achieve your goals of improving your self confidence and feel stronger throughout your everyday life.

Having more zest or get-up-and-go throughout the day is another major benefit of weight training, that is, besides the increased endurance and strength of your muscles that you can use throughout the day as well. It’s not uncommon for people to report being able to fall asleep more quickly as well as the sleep itself being deeper and of  better quality. This is a side effect of using your muscles during training on a regular basis. In addition, all that sleep will definitely help you feel much more energetic during the daytime hours which may help you get more done and as a result, improve your self esteem. And because of these things, the upward trend of self improvement is definitely something you will notice.

I would think that with all of this information put forth the decision to begin a weight training routine would not be a tough decision at all for you. Besides your muscles feeling fuller and more toned, you will probably live a much more active and enjoyable life as well. It’s hard not to notice the spark of intensity someone feels in their life once they begin a weight training programme. I really hope you begin to think about weight training as a good way to improve the quality of your life.




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5 Tips On Building Muscle For Beginners!

November 25th, 2010 by adam

There is so much information to delve through based on building muscle, losing weight, getting ripped and bodybuilding. Today I’m going to talk about how skinny beginners can build muscle and get ripped.

1)Find the professional gym.

If you’re fully kitted out at home, that won’t be enough. You need to find a professional gym, especially for beginners. Experts say it is extremely difficult to train at home and succeed. You need the mood, motivation and friends to succeed. Being cooped up at home will be difficult.

2)Use heavy weights.

This is the basic one. There is no workout program which can give you good results without implementing this principal. This is very important. High intensity + heavy weights and low reps to failure is formula you need!

3)Take enough rest.

Resting. This is a big mistake made by beginners because they are too enthusiastic and too eager. They overtrain and don’t give their muscle fibres enough time to repair. Between workouts you need rest and your muscle need time to repair and if you don’t give them time you will just be training on injured muscles which results in your muscles taking even longer than before to repair.

4)Train each muscle group once a week.

As a simple guide you should train each muscle group once a week. Bear in mind that doing things like your chest and back also affect other muscle groups.

5)Proper diet.

Take this subject seriously. Doing weights is only half the task. You need a good balance of foods, hardly any fat or carbs but plenty of protein and nutrients. Roughly 6 evenly spaced meals a day. Try and stick to natural foods and fresh foods, tinned and processed foods will just not cut it as the majority of them are brown foods. I cannot stress enough how important eating is, just remember that going to the gym is not everything.

If you would like to know more on muscle building then please visit the link below. It’s packed full of information.

 
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Paul Shepherd would love to assist you further in gaining massive muscle mass. Please http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com/  for more information.

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Achievement Through Positive Mind-Set Techniques

November 25th, 2010 by adam

Achievement through positive mind-set techniques can be very beneficial for you to reach your goals and targets. For instance, developing your own business is a tremendous and challenging undertaking. You might wake in the morning excited to start your working day, and retire for the night swamped and stymied. The path to achievement is to keep up a confident, “Sure, I can make it happen” outlook.

Much easier said than executed, correct? I shall outline here some techniques to assist you in generating and sustaining a positive mind-set so you can attain your desired goals.

1. Encircle yourself with victorious and confident persons. The influence folks have on your personal spirit is astounding. Dispositions and mind-sets are so readily transmitted. Consider how much of an alteration a plain smile from someone you do not know can bring for your working day, and then amplify it 1000 times to prove the force of confident and successful acquaintances, family and affiliates. When you are surrounded by persons who energize you, trust in you and wish you victory, there is no allowance for uncertainties and when they sneak up, they are quickly brushed aside.

2. For achievement through positive mind-set techniques you will need to develop a mantra or an assertion. Reiterating favourable assertions has been demonstrated to get you through difficult episodes, and to assist you to genuinely have faith in what you are professing. For instance, your mantra may be, “I am establishing a powerful and lucrative business organization.” A multitude of highly respected business experts have utilized an equivalent assertion method to achieve their goals. To determine the correct assertions for you, think about composing a fast listing of your uncertainties, doubts and objections. These can then be speedily changed into assertions. For instance, if you note that you are always experiencing disarray, then your assertion should be, “I am organized and in command.” Reiterate your assertions numerous times throughout the day, and experience the force of a positive mind-set.

3. Achievement through positive mind-set techniques involves gaining control of negative thinking. We all have negative mind-sets from time to time. Nevertheless, negative mind-sets and emotions can divert us, and forestall us from accomplishing all we want. Naturally, grabbing hold of those negative mind-sets involves practice and perseverance. If you find yourself calling up negative mind-sets or having negative emotions, ascertain a trigger to call back the positive mind-set. The assertions noted above are an excellent means to change the negative into the positive. You can also find fast boosts like your favourite music, an energizing walk outdoors, or a good workout to help improve your frame of mind.

4. Determine your goals and targets, and then be amenable to let them go. The law of attraction asserts that we attract what we concentrate on the most. Nonetheless, anxiety, requiring your business organization to be a success, transmits assorted messages and substantial negativity into the world. Determine your goals and targets and then let them go. A certain measure of trust in yourself and in the force of attraction is essential. Give it a whirl.

5. Be thankful. Thankfulness is possibly the most potent and positive instrument for achievement. When you’re thankful for all of the fantastic elements and persons in your life, the problems you confront seem more insignificant and are easier to address. Think about maintaining a thankfulness diary and make a practice of writing into it each day. That way, when you are confronting problems, a fast glance at all the awesome elements in your life will make you capable of taking on anything. In addition, an attitude of thankfulness, encourages you to sustain a positive view and to confront problems as lucky chances instead of obstructions.

Achievement is inside your grasp, and with the correct attitude you can achieve anything on which you fix your vision. Adopt these “achievement through positive mind-set techniques” and you will establish a more efficient business organization and experience a more euphoric, more fulfilling life.

The Glass is always half full.
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Think Zinc

November 25th, 2010 by adam

Zinc is found in every cell throughout the body. It aids growth and development as well as boosting immunity, tissue repair and DNA synthesis.

Zinc is an essential mineral for numerous bodily processes, yet zinc deficiency is rife, particularly among children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.

Since every cell in your body contains and needs zinc to function, even a minor zinc deficiency can cause problems. Our bodies don’t produce zinc - they take it from natural food sources so it’s important that you know what foods are high in zinc and include them as part of your regular diet.

The baby builder

Zinc levels during pregnancy are a big concern; expectant mothers need 50 per cent more zinc in their diet during pregnancy. Yet most do not meet this requirement – a real worry since low zinc intake during pregnancy increases the risk of low birth weight and birth defects.

“So much emphasis is placed on making sure pregnant women get enough folic acid. While that is also very important, zinc is just as big of a concern in relation to avoiding birth defects,” says Chiropractor Cody Hanish.

More than 300 enzymes require zinc to function correctly. Some of those functions are critical during pregnancy because they involve embryo and foetal development. Babies typically grow 25 and a half centimetres and triple their birth weight by their first birthday. Getting the proper amounts of zinc in babies’ diets is essential.

The growth booster

In a study published in Clinical Nutrition (1983) of 40 mildly zinc-deficient children aged 2-6 years, taking a 10 mg zinc supplement daily resulted in significant growth over the course of a year.

Zinc helps children grow taller and build strong teeth and bones. Many children, particularly in third world countries, do not get enough zinc because of inadequate consumption of whole grains, meat, and fish. Severe and longstanding zinc deficiency can permanently stunt growth and delay sexual development.


The immunity booster

Zinc helps strengthen our immunity and improves white blood cell count and has been used successfully to boost the immunity of AIDS patients.

A new research study in The Journal of Leukocyte Biology (August 2009) suggests that zinc may be pointing the way to new therapeutic targets for fighting infections.

Scientists from Florida found that zinc not only supports healthy immune function but increases activation of the cells (T cells) responsible for destroying viruses and bacteria.

“Taking zinc supplements when you have cold or flu symptoms greatly speeds up your recovery,” says Cody. “It’s important to maintain an optimal level of health so that your body can defend against disease.”

Sources of zinc

The good news is high quality sources of zinc in everyday foods are easily accessible. For the list of sources of zinc, click here.

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John de Voy is a Sydney Chiropractor and the founder of Wynyard Chiropractic, a Sydney based spinal care centre. He is very passionate about Spinal Health for babies, children and adults and highly regarded by fellow practitioners and all his patients.

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Fat Burning Exercise Tips for Busy People

November 25th, 2010 by adam

The great thing about strength training and intervals for fat burning is “efficiency”. Because you are working harder, the signal to your body to change is stronger. You cut time when you increase intensity and you burn fat faster.

Now don’t worry, I won’t be asking you to do hill sprints tomorrow if you aren’t exercising today. For a beginner, we just do some slightly faster than normal walking intervals. For intermediate fitness levels, we’ll pick up the pace about 20% compared to their normal cardio levels, but again, the work periods are much shorter.

The key is, you must shift to a slightly higher intensity in order to cut time from your workout. But the workout also goes faster, and much more importantly, you will get more results and better fitness from these methods.

It’s easy to do these workouts first thing in the morning, at lunch, or after the kids go to bed. Plus, you can get a great workout at home with only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball. You don’t need fancy machines or an expensive gym membership.

And another bonus, you only need three hard fat burning workouts per week. You don’t have to be in the gym six days per week.

On your off days, it’s important to stay active for at least 30 minutes, but these days should be unstructured and revolve around being active with your family or hobbies. Don’t think of them as workout days, think of them as fat burning, stress reducing activity days. Click Here!

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Protein Shake Recipes

November 25th, 2010 by adam

Protein shakes are are possibly the most important supplement you will ever take and don’t believe the doubters; unless you are taking something crazy like 800 grams a day or more, they are completely safe. No side effects or anything. Why should you use it? Well, because protein is the most important part of your diet, whether your goals are to increase muscle and get bigger and stronger, or lose weight and lose fat and get/stay lean. Protein is the building block of muscle, and without enough of it, your body won’t build muscle.
So the obvious thing to be thinking now is, “Why do I need protein shakes, can’t I just get enough of it from ordinary foods?” The answer to that question is yes! But the problem here, is that since we all know that for best results we should try to eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, it gets VERY hard to eat so much in your ordinary diet every day. Not many people have time to make chicken breasts all day long, which is where protein shakes come in. They take just a minute or 2 to prepare. Just scoop out the powder, put it in a cup, pour in a liquid of some kind (anything from water, to milk, to fruit juice), and mix it with a spoon for about 20 seconds, and drink. Each scoop usually has about 17.5 grams of protein (with basically zero fat and zero carbs) and is WAY more convenient then eating a regular food.

Of course, you should try to get most of your daily protein from regular foods, however, there are a few times of the day where protein shakes would be better then eating a regular food. One of these times is first thing in the morning. Your body has not eaten for the last 8 or so hours while you were sleeping, so a whey protein shake (which is the fastest digesting protein there is) would be the perfect thing to give your body. The same goes for directly after your workout. This is probably the most important time to have a shake. Since you’ve just worked out, your muscles need to rebuild and repair themselves, and this is the most important time to give your body protein, so a shake right now would be a great idea.

If you want some inspiration, click here for 70 protein shake recipes.

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Find affordable Wedding dress

March 29th, 2010 by admin
Not on the high street

Not on the high street

There are lots of ways to  find cheap and affordable wedding dresses.
Maybe you know exactly how you would like it to be or are completely open-minded and want to be guided.
Whatever your style, your wedding dress could eat into your overall budget so we have some ideas and places to look for some really great deals on the internet and also within the high street.
Ok so where do you find an affordable dress?
From the High Street to the internet, you’ll discover the best places to get the best deals.

Here are some of our Editors top choices

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Get fit for your wedding day

October 14th, 2009 by adam

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This may just be the most depressing piece of news you have heard all day but unfortunately there are no quick fixes!  That’s pretty much the only fact you will ever hear about Health and Fitness but fear not, there is an answer out there for everyone.  In the most basic form, weight loss is all about calorie expenditure – if you burn more calories than you take in then you will lose weight.

If you want to lose some weight for your big day then plan in advance – the more time you have the more weight you will lose and tone up.  Pretty much anyone can make drastic changes to their body, given six months and some hard work.  Here are some top tips for anyone looking to get fit for their wedding:

  • Get yourself a Diet Diary (Soon to be downloadable on here) and keep track of what you eat.  You will be very surprised at just how many calories you eat per day from things that you don’t think about. For example, an average serving of pasta is around 350-400 calories.
  • Eat little and often.  Easier said than done, right?  We did say that it wouldn’t be easy.  Try to split your meals into two.  Have something light before you leave the house for breakfast and then something similar for brunch.  Have half your lunch at the right time and another half in mid afternoon, and then eat something when you get in from work and again at dinner time.  Make sure you don’t eat six full size meals though!  Try to cut back on your carbs.  Allthough they are essential for energy, generally we eat too many.  As a rule, no carbs after 8pm.
  • Get to the gym.  Weights and Cardio are essential for any programme.  Women, don’t be afraid of the weights, there is absolutely no way that you will look like a body builder over the course of a few weeks.  Weights build muscle, and muscle burns fat.  Guys, do some Cardio; it’s important no matter what that bloke in the gym told you.  If you’re short on inspiration have a look to see what classes are on in your local area.

So forget diet pills, forget dieting altogether and forget quick fixes.  Strap on your trainers and get down to the gym.

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Plan Hen and Stag Night Party UK

October 7th, 2009 by admin
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There is a massive range of activities available, from Bungee Jumping, Paint-balling and Driving Adventures through to relaxing Pamper Days. Don’t be alarmed by the vast array of 18+ gifts that you will undoubtedly receive from friends, and do join in the fun by wearing L-plates, personalised printed T-shirts or giant chicken outfits so that everyone knows who you all are! These personalized hen party ideas, whether an evening out in your local town or a weekend in a European Capital give you your chance to let your hair down and do Read the rest of this entry »

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What matters to you on your wedding day?

October 6th, 2009 by admin

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By Mike Watts  http://www.michaeldwatts.com

You could print out two copies of this and fill them in independently, then discuss the results. (Try not to fall out at this stage or I might feel really really responsible!)

Rate the following from 10 (very important) to 1 (completely indifferent)

____ Appearance – the bling, flowers, decorations, mood etc.

____ Clothes – what you and your guests wear, jeans and sandals to top hat and tails.

____ Family & Friends.

____ Religion – the spiritual side of you wedding, church etc.

____ Food

____ Drink – Do you do a booze cruise or buy cases of Verve Cliqot.

____ Music – Disco or big band.

____ Convenience – for you or your guests.

____ Photography – You see I’ve put it at the bottom even though it will be all you have left to remember the day.

When you look back at your wedding, what do you most want to remember?

____ Romance. – How romantic the day was.

____ Beautiful. – How beautiful it all was.

____ Exciting. – How much excitement you remember.

____ Smooth running – How easily and smoothly the day went.

____ Parents and family -How happy they were.

____ Formal – How formal the day was.

Circle several words that you think will describe your wedding.

Romantic – Religious – Casual – Classic – Classy – Loving – Posh – Glamorous – Relaxed – Formal – Themed – Budget – Luxurious

– Old fashioned – Sporty – Cute – Solemn – Traditional – Cheap.

List three other words that might describe your day.

_________ __________ __________

Budget – Even if you haven’t worked out your budget yet put some preliminary thoughts down now :-

How much might you spend.

Up to £1000.00

£1,000 to £5,000

£5,000 to £10,000

£10,000 to £20,000

£20,000 to £50,000

When are you thinking of getting married :- Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter?

On a special day, holiday, anniversary etc?

Have you thought about what the weather might be doing and where you would go if it’s wet, windy etc?

Have you thought of a theme for the day – What would it be?

Have you though about a colour theme? List your choices_____________________

Now look at our wedding planner and start making some decisions.

 

Please let me know if there are things that matter to you that I have missed out as I can update this blog so that other brides can benefit.

 

Article & photos by Mike Watts.

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