Bridgette In The Shower Video?
Monday morning this brown paper wrapped package was on my desk. Inside was a memory card with a note that read “Bridgette Loves Peanut Butter In The Shower”. Now of course being the upstanding gentleman, I posted here first. We’ll tell Bridgette about the video on this mornings show. Check out the video and be sure to listen starting at 5:30. Please leave a comment and let me know…do you think this is Bridgette? Have a Happy Tuesday!
Since Bridgette combined both food and movie making, here’s a bonus website link. http://www.movierecipes.net/ All those yummy dishes you see in the movies and wish you could eat, well now you can now make it at home! I don’t think Bridgette’s recipe was included.
Gettin Thin In 2010 (Week 13)
Total weight losee 41 lbs after 13 weeks
Week number 13 for The Gettin Thin In 2010 Plan! Today I’m a Loser! This mornings live weigh in brings me to a total weight loss of 41 pounds! I lost 1lbs this week. Only 29 more pounds to go to reach my goal! Mom mailed me a new shirt this week and asked me to wear it for it the weekly picture. Thanks for the shirt Mom! I still need your tips and suggestions for low cal goodies ! Send your tips to bigjoemarshall@mlode.com and thanks! Let’s keep focused and if you slip up, don’t beat yourself up, just get right back on the track! Join us next Friday for a LIVE weigh in at 7:20 on The Cabin!
Pic From Week 1
Then & Now Contest
Found a cool website contest I wanted to share! YoungmeNowme is a collection of photographs of people re-staging photographs from their childhood! Submit yours today. Check it out!
Gettin’ Thin In 2010(Week 12)
Big Joe week 12-Total weight Loss 40lbs
Here we go! Week number 12 for The Gettin Thin In 2010 Plan! This mornings live weigh in brings me to a total weight loss of 40 pounds! I can cross my legs! Plus, I’ve been buying shirts and boxers at Walmart. I usually have to order online from the Big & Tall places. I lost 3lbs this week! Only 30 more pounds to go to reach my goal! I need your tips and suggestions for low cal goodies. ! Send your tips to bigjoemarshall@mlode.com and thanks! Let’s keep focused and if you slip up, don’t beat yourself up, just get right back on the track! Join us next Friday for a LIVE weigh in at 7:20 on The Cabin!
NCAA TOURNEY WILD KICK OFF UPSET
Check out this crazy video! This is why it’s called March Madness! I Love this game! The Racers of Murray State University pulled off the first major upset of the 2010 Men’s NCAA basketball tournament on Thursday, as the #13 seed beat out fourth seeded Vanderbilt on a last second shot. Other more mild upsets from the first day so far include Old Dominion, the 11th seed over Notre Dame (#6) and tenth seeded St. Mary’s over seventh seeded Richmond.
… Winners from the first day of the NCAA tournament include: Brigham Young (#7); Old Dominion (#11); Villanova (#2); Murray State (#13); Baylor (#3); Kansas State (#2); St. Mary’s (#10); Butler (#5).
Buffet/Zac Brown Band Sneak Peek Video
Momma Always Said “Stupid Is As Stupid Does”
It’s Brain Awareness Month, so here’s a few ways you can start increasing your intelligence today!
Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. But if you never use your brain, or abuse it with harmful chemicals, your ability to think and learn will deteriorate.
Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter.
1. Minimize Television Watching – This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.
Don’t you feel drained after a couple hours of TV? Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. You don’t even have the energy to read a book.
When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.
2. Exercise – I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily.
3. Read Challenging Books – Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.
Once you get used to reading challenging books, I think you’ll find that you aren’t tempted to go back to page-turners. The challenge of learning new ideas is far more exciting than any tacky suspense-thriller.
4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise – Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity all day.
If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.
5. Take Time to Reflect – Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.
I’m not saying you need to sit on the floor cross-legged and chant ‘ommm’. Anything that allows a bit of prolonged solitude will do. One of my personal favorites is taking a solitary walk. Someone famous said, “All the best ideas occur while walking.” I think he was on to something. Experiment to find the activity that works best for you.
Conclusion – I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I’ve proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.
If you’re still hungry for more, check out the follow up post: 5 More Ways to Make the Most of Your Intelligence.
March Madness Is Here
Can you believe it’s time for March Madness? The NCAA Tourney Is Here and here’s the scoop and the links that will get you up to speed. The opening round game is on Tuesday, March 16. Round one kicks off on Thursday and runs from March 18-19. The second round takes place on March 20 and 21. The Sweet 16 round starts on March 25 and concludes on the 26th. The Elite Eight round occurs on March 27 and 28. On April 3, the Final Four is narrowed to just two teams, and the NCAA champions will be crowned on April 5 in Indianapolis. That’s a lot of Basketball, so prepare the family members now that are not fans, so they will understand why you’ll be screaming at the television for the next 3 weeks. Have fun!
Kansas Takes Top Seed In NCAA Tourney
GETTIN THIN IN 2010 (WEEK 11)
Here we go! Week number 11 for The Gettin Thin In 2010 Plan! This mornings live weigh in brings me to a total loss of 37 pounds! I lost 2lbs this week! Only 33 more pounds to go to reach my goal! I need your tips and suggestions for low cal goodies. Eating the same thing week after week is starting to become boring! Send your tips to bigjoemarshall@mlode.com and thanks! Let’s keep focused and if you slip up, don’t beat yourself up, just get right back on the track! Join us next Friday for a LIVE weigh in at 7:20 on The Cabin!
We only had the video cam this morning in the studio, so here’s our weekly “after” video.
WHO DOESN’T LOVE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES?
- Nearly 100 years ago, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low assembled a group of 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia for the first ever Girl Scout meeting. Daisy believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually rather than in the isolation of their home environments.
Within a few years, Daisy’s dream for an organization for girls came true. Today, there are 3.4 million girls who are current members of the Girl Scouts of the United States and over 50 million women are Girl Scout alumnae. The mission statement of Girl Scouts is that Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the Girls Scouts of America and all that they have done in their local communities.
The Girl Scouts of Northern California Official Website
Girl Scouts Heart Of Central California
Horse Programs – Girl Scouts – Heart of Central California
We have many Girl Scout Troops in the Mother Lode. Be sure to find your local leader and join today and please save me some cookies!
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