The Video Game Rx To Shut Down Cravings!

                   Shut Down Cravings With A Game!

Ladies you always hear about the negatives of video games...
they take up too much time, (Candy Crush) or they can may make
boys violent (Grand Theft Auto).
But what about the positives? 
A video game like Dance Dance Revolution can help kids and adults 
lose weight and then there's Tetris and Bejeweled, and these 2
games can help shut down cravings.

Shut down cravings?
Yes, playing for just 5 to 10 minutes can help shut down cravings
by 25%.
How? Researchers think that when you get a craving, a picture 
of the food (or foods) develops in your mind and that leads you
down a path you do not want to be on. 
And when you play a video game like Tetris or Bejeweled before or 
during the time you think about that chocolate Eclair or leftover cheesecake,
it keeps your mind so focused (on the game) you soon forget about the
decadent dessert or leftover pizza.

And what if you crave foods and aren't into video games?
You can get involved in a hobby like knitting, crocheting,
crossword puzzles or gardening. Or use the power of your mind and think
back when you were a kid and enjoyed a great vacation or think
of a place you'd like to visit now that you're all grown up.
Or you can do what we do...buy one slice of pizza or one doughnut
and be done with it. Also helpful: keep it (forbidden food) out of the house
like you would a negative friend or an abusive relative.

That's it- some tips to help you overcome your cravings
and get your body ready for this yrs' bathing suit season.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Cartoon Rx To Boost Mood!

                        Use Your Favorite Cartoon To Boost Mood!

What's you favorite cartoon?
Are you a fan of the cartoons from the 60's or 70's?
Cartoons like Underdog, Popeye or The Flinstones.
Or do you relate more to the cartoons of the 80's and 90's?
The Smurfs, Darkwing Duck or The still popular The Simpons.

Well, whatever decade you prefer- there's new research that says
the voice of a cartoon character can help you overcome a difficult
time in your life.

That's right- self doubt which happens to most of us, can
affect you in a lot of ways. You know, broke up with a boyfriend-
and you think I'll never meet anyone again.
Or you put in applications and applications for jobs and no one calls.
But hold on, that's where the cartoon character can help.

How?
The next time your inner critic starts talking and criticizing you-
give your inner critic the voice of a smurf or Bart Simpson.
Researchers say that the pleasant memories associated with
these characters and their voices will create an alternate perspective
that instantly erases the bad feelings created by that harsh and judgemental
inner voice.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!