Let's Review the Anne Collins Weight Loss Program

"No Man is an Island" - I've heard that over and over. Well, it's as true today as it was yesterday, and all through these years. We can accomplish a lot more when we work in a group or have the support of our peers to help us reach our goals.

Another thing people often overlook, or are shy to ask for, is, having a mentor.  There have been many studies recently that show that people who ask for, and work with, a mentor or coach have a much higher chance for success than those who stubbornly try to 'go it alone.'  

Anne Collins is an Irish nutritionist and the beauty and strongest point of her program is the very active forum.  All the comments I read by people who use the forum - newcomers and old timers alike - were positive and full of stories of support and encouragement as they walked their path towards good health and weight control. 

Anne Collins personally moderates this forum.  She will answer your questions and guide you as you progress.  It's also possible for members to send private messages.  Anne Collins stresses that lack of motivation is one of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss, and motivation is one of the high points of this program.

Anne Collins doesn't just offer a "one plan fits all" diet program.  Her program has nine different diet plans so you can chose which one best suits you and you can move around between the different plans whenever you chose.

Here is a brief description of each of the plans currently available:

*  Glycemic Index Diet which is great for diabetics or anyone else who needs to watch their carbohydrate levels.  There is also information explaining what the glycemic index is and how it works.

*  Balanced Diet - this is a traditional diet that basically follows the popular food pyramid.

*  Low Calorie "Booster" Diet - designed to be followed for just fourteen days to jump start your weight loss.

*  Cholesterol-Lowering Diet - High fiber for those with a cholesterol problem.

*  Low Carbohydrate Diet - quick weight loss.

*  10-Minute Meals Diet for those who don't have the time or inclination to do a lot of cooking.

*  Vegetarian Quick Start Diet.

*  Diet for Life.

*  Vegetarian Diet for Life.

She provides tools to help you figure out your body mass index (BMI), what the best weight would be for your body size, and how many calories you need each day.

The price for all of this:  Just a one-time fee of $19.97 for a full year's access to all of the information on this extensive website.

Here's a list of exactly what you will get for this low price:

*  The 9 diet plans listed above, downloadable as convenient ebooks

*  Access to any new diets Anne may develop as well as updates to any of the existing diet plans

*  Shopping lists - very comprehensive and useful to just grab and go!  This feature will save you a lot of time and money!

*  Access to the exclusive members-only area for a full year

*  Access to the private members-only community forum

*  Personal support from Anne Collins herself every day of the year

*  Massive amounts of motivation tips and advice to keep you on track, not only from Anne Collins, but from the whole community

*  Many of the diet plans have fitness and exercise advice and information

*  Nutrition and calories explained in detail

Anne Collins program offers you a 60-day risk-free money back guarantee, but notes that if you do cancel, you will pay a $5 retention fee to prevent abuse.

Conclusion:  for the price and the massive amounts of information the Anne Collins program provides, as well as the excellent community forum and direct access to Anne Collins herself, you can't go wrong with this program.

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Now, it's true that if you buy her book, I will receive a commission. That's only fair. But in all honesty, I wouldn't be recommending it if I didn't also believe in it. It's the real deal.

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Snapshots, Lifeshots, and other Ramblings

SSN and Your Wallet
Perusing an AARP publication, I came across this tidbit. They warn against carrying your Medicare card in your wallet. Why? Because your Medicare ID number IS your Social Security Number, and if your wallet is ever lost or stolen, they've got your SSN dead to rights. And it's your SSN that is most valuable to identity thieves. So take it out, keep it home in a safe place, and don't take it out unless you're establishing an account with a new doctor or medical facility.
Here's the AARP Article - Scam Alert: Your Wallet Is No Place for a Medicare Card

Government Deals via E-Mail
E-Mail scammers are now posing as the US Government. What with all the "free" bail-out money floating around, e-mail scammers have been sending out hoax e-mails trying to get your personal information. Don't believe any of it. The US Government doesn't send e-mails, period.

Here's the full story- Scam Alert: 'Government' E-Mail? Don’t Believe It

The Check's in Your Mail - Yeah Right
Ever get a check in the mail, claiming this is a refund or prize or some such? Lots of times it's an authentic-looking government check for some grant or other. And they want a "finders" fee, or processing fee, for sending you the check. Well, it's a scam. The check's bogus.

Here's the scoop - Scam Alert - the check may look real but it's not

Use Your PIN at the PUMP?
Remember seeing those scams about debit card readers at ATM's? Well, they're back, and this time they are targeting gas pumps. They are usually unattended, don't have security cameras to record goings on. These devices are installed in gas pumps, and when you use your debit card to buy gas, this device records your bank ID and your PIN. Defense? If you must use your debit card, choose the Credit Card option so you don't have to enter your PIN.

Read all about - Scam Alert - No IN at the Pump

First Lady Quotes
Lady Bird Johnson said,
"Become so wrapped up in doing something that you forget to be afraid."

Barbara Bush said,
"You don't just luck into things... You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities."


That's it for this post. Stay happy, health, and well.

My Kindle and Me

I've been waiting for an epiphany, but that ain't happening. So to get the old creative juices flowing again (like they ever did in the first place), I've decided to relax my publishing standards and just start writing (or typing as the case may be). So here goes .......

I've been spending way too much time on my Kindle. It's become a sort of escapism mechanism for me, but then again, reading always was and has been. But the Kindle is great, because when I finish one book, all I have to do is download another, and off I go into another writer's adventure, mystery, or flight of fancy. It's just too easy. No matter where I am (except 32,000 feet on some flight), I can download a new ebook directly into my Kindle, on the fly, without being connected to my laptop. Plus, I've discovered a whole new way to find out where the free ebooks are. They're not by A+ authors, but they are, for the most part, fairly decent, and highly readable. And when I say free, I mean zip, zilch, nada, free.

Right now the price of a Kindle 2 has dropped., and probably will again. When you buy it through Amazon, you establish a special account, and then when you select a book you want to read, you "buy" it and it download directly to your Kindle, and Amazon charges your account. Most new, popular, releases are around $9.99, but there are a bunch less than that, and like I mentioned above, there are true freebies.

The only downside I've had is not being able to turn the page. Old habits being hard to break and all that. But seriously, if you're a student that needs to highlight passages for reference, or something like that, the Kindle can be cumbersome. It does have highlighting and note taking ability, but it is not as easy as using a magic marker. Did I mention it comes with a full WYSIWYG keyboard; built in, searchable dictionary; internet access (albeit slow because you are on the 3G network); text-to-speech; and (of course) online access to the Kindle store.

If you're like me, like to read, hate the hassle of carrying around dogeared paperbacks (trips, flights, doctor office visits, etc.), and want the convenience of reading the latest whodunit at a much cheaper price than the hardback price, click the following link:
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

OK, that's my 2 cents worth on that subject. As you can probably tell, I LOVE my Kindle. BTW, get the protective leather cover to go with it, about $30. It's done wonders in protecting the Kindle screen.

Now here's another secret I bet you didn't know about. If you are yourself an author, or have access to PLR ebooks, you can become a Kindle publisher, and sell your own stuff via the Kindle library. You can name your own price, write your own copy, headlines, etc., and sell it directly to the ever expanding Kindle nation. This can be really cool if you have a great niche and ebook info to sell. Just follow the Kindle publisher rules (there are already several books out there that can help) and you're all set.

That's it for now. Hope everyone had a great holiday, and we'll see you on the flip side.

Dick

Olga's Unisex Salon

We're still at the beach, just at Miami Beach, helping Robin do catch up stuff. More detail later, but in the meantime, see the next paragraph.

One more tip - recommendation - before I sign off. My friend Olga in the Miami Beach / Surfside area has a really cool unisex salon you ned to know about if you're ever there. It's called Hair and Body New Dimensions, so go check it out if you're anywhere around there.

Dick, from Miami Beach (for now).