How to Start Jogging: Updated by Popular Demand

Posted: 2009-07-02

By popular demand, I've updated one of my most read articles: How to Start Jogging.

I'm amazed by how many people send me emails about it. You guys have inspired me. When I first wrote it, I had no idea how many people were like me, thinking they could never be joggers or even just hating jogging because of all the pressure to go further and faster and endure exhaustion and pain. That's just not my style. If I don't enjoy it, I don't do it.

I admit, I slacked off. I stopped jogging about a year ago, but after my successful month of weight loss from walking, strength training, and healthy nutrition, I decided it was time to step things back up to the jogging level to strengthen my heart and lungs. I'm adding jogging again to my daily walks, and so far I've been pleased with the results. (Even bought myself a new pair of jogging shoes. :-)

So here's the updated article for all of you non-joggers who are thinking about getting into the jogging habit:
How to Start Jogging
http://www.kristensguide.com/Health/Exercise/how_to_start_jogging.asp

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The Weight Loss Journal Is Back

Posted: 2009-06-27

It has been nearly 2 years since I stopped focusing on my weight loss efforts and quit my weekly weight loss journal entries, but about a month ago I started again.

I didn't want to write about it, not another "I'm going to do it" entry then end up failing for one reason or another. It has been one month since I started and I've lost 9 lbs. so far. Since so many of my visitors are also on the same journey to better health, I decided it was time to start publicly writing about it again, time to help somebody else get motivated instead of just focusing on myself so much. So here it is, how I started dropping the pounds again. I hope it helps some of you get started again as well.

Read my latest weight loss journal entry at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Health/Weight_Loss/Weight_Loss_Journal/2009_june.asp

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Should I Circumcise My Son?

Posted: 2009-06-20

If you are planning on circumcising your baby boy, ask yourself one very important question: why?

I repeatedly consider this topic whenever somebody asks my opinion on the matter, and then I spend time debating the advantages and disadvantages of the circumcision procedure.

Recently one of my site visitors reminded me that I had an article about it that was in need of updating. So today, I updated it with my latest and greatest debate points in the "should we circumcise infants" argument.

Here it is...
http://www.kristensguide.com/Family/Babies/to_circumcise_or_not.asp

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What Is the Meaning of Life? Here's my answer...

Posted: 2009-06-18

As we go through life, we often forget why we're doing what we're doing. I've been getting lots of emails lately from people asking questions like:

What is it that we've been working toward?
Why are we putting up with things we hate?
Why try harder?
Why bother to go on?
Why isn't my religion giving me a sense of fulfillment?
What am I supposed to be doing with my life?

So I decided it was time to revise some of my articles and write some new ones to help give them (and anyone else who's interested) some answers to ponder.

Here is my first response, the meaning of life, as decided by lil' ol' me.
http://www.kristensguide.com/Happiness/meaning_of_life.asp

I hope it helps you through your day, and stay tuned for future articles on this topic. There will definitely be more.

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Evil Redirect Ads

Posted: 2009-05-29

A sneaky way that some browser hogs get you to look at their site is by putting redirect code in the ads or comments. The redirect code automatically redirects you to another website, something totally unaffiliated with the one you're looking at.

This is what I recently discovered was happening with one of the ads on Kristen's Guide. I'm doing my best to get rid of the bugger, but it doesn't happen every time, so it's difficult to troubleshoot. To fix this, I need you, my subscribers, to help me.

All I need you to do is visit KristensGuide.com. After the page finishes loading you should be looking at the Kristen's Guide home page. If you suddenly find yourself redirected to another website, please let me know. Just send an email to me at feedback@kristensguide.com (since the contact forms on the site may not be working because of the annoying browser hogging spam bug).

Thanks so much to all of you who help me out. I truly appreciate it.

(I know. I know. The easiest way to get rid of the problem is to get rid of all ads on the site, but hey, if I did that, I couldn't pay the bills.)

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Get Outside and Play

Posted: 2009-05-12

So your kids are have decided to stay inside playing video games, watching TV, and chatting online all day instead of running around outdoors and getting some healthy exercise and fresh air. Maybe they just need to be inspired to get out. Maybe they just need some ideas to help spark their creativity and sense of adventure (in the real world, not the digital one). And maybe, just maybe, it can be a fun bonding experience for the whole family.

(And if you don't have kids, no problem, take your inner-child outside to play.)

Need some ideas to help you get started? Here they are...

Outdoor Places to Go with Kids & Getting Kids to Play Outside
http://www.kristensguide.com/Family/Fun_Kid_Stuff/outdoor_activities.asp

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Garden Therapy: It helps everything! (almost)

Posted: 2009-04-07

So you're wishing there was a magic wand that can give you better health, more energy, more money, the dream home you're always wanted, and better relationships. Plus, you want it to help your kids to get a better education and grow up in a clean environment with a green future. And on top of all of that, you want to get rid (or at least reduce) of your depression and anxiety.

No problem!

Go start a garden. It's the wonder drug, the magic spell, the quick fix to help you have a happier life. And it's right outside your window. Whether you have your own yard outside your front door, a community garden down the street, a small dirt patch in front of your apartment complex, or just a window box, getting in touch with your inner gardener can change your life.

Learn all about why you need to get out and start a garden today. Check out
Why You Should Grow a Garden: The Benefits of Gardening
http://www.kristensguide.com/Gardening/benefits_of_gardening.asp

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