Being in a bad mood can be bad for your health. Frowning all of the time can leave your mouth full of lines. If you’re going to have lines, why not have laugh lines instead of frowning ones? Remember, you always have a choice. You can either stay in a bad mood or snap out of it. If you don’t you could earn the nickname Ms. or Mr. Crabby Pants!

They say laughter is the best medicine. If this is true, why are so many people in bad moods? They also say misery loves company. You may consider being more mindful of the company you keep. The people you hang out with could be slowly killing you. The more stress you are under, the more pressure your heart is under.

You can apply the old age wisdom of mind over matter. There is no reason for you to stay in a bad mood all day. You can choose to move to a place that feels better. When you’re in a bad mood, you put your body in the “flight or fright” mode. Your muscles will become tense and your pulse races. This is not good for your body.

Tips to Get Out of a Bad Mood

1. Laugh.
2. Take a walk.
3. Surf YouTube for funny videos.
4. Think about something to be grateful for
5. Just smile.
6. Listen to music.

A change of scenery can do wonders for you. Go for a drive or walk through the park. Getting out in nature will snap you out of a bad mood. Breathing the fresh air and feeling the sun on your face will lift your spirits.

If you’re a coffee lover, go for a great cup of coffee at your favorite café. Breath in the deep, rich aroma of the coffee. Pickup a local newspaper or buy a magazine, and you’ll make a speedy recovery. You’ll be so relaxed that you’ll forget what set you off.

Journaling is a great way to vent your anger and frustrations. Getting it on paper is better than taking it out on someone else. If you are susceptible to bad moods, you may discover what is causing them. It could be that you are feeling stuck in your life and you’re ready for change.

Do not stay in a bad mood because life is too short. You can be living life to its fullest. The next time you feel a “bad mood” coming on strong, stop it before it gets out of control. Count to 10, take a deep breath, and say to yourself “this to shall pass.” Give it a try and see what happens.

Many women have days where they feel fat. At one point in time, all of us have had way too much to eat for one reason or another. After you gorge yourself, the next day you feel fat and do not want to look in the mirror. Feeling fat days are much worse than a bad hair day because you can grab a hat and cover up your hair!

As you look in your long mirror, you see that your stomach looks like a “muffin top.” You then make your way to the bathroom; all the while your thighs reacquaint themselves. Your face is puffy and you notice a few more wrinkles on your face. All you really want to do is go back to bed.

The key to “feeling fat” days is to thank God that you can still move. You may have ate an entire cheese pizza the night before, but you can work it off the next day. Make sure you drink plenty of water as well. Staying hydrated is good for you, and it will make you feel full!

Combat Fat Days

1. Wear different colors. Avoid wearing bland colors like beige. Grab that red or deep yellow blouse. Also, make sure you have a blouse or shirt that has ruffles; any body can wear ruffles. They are very feminine and will lift your attitude.
2. Workout the next day. A good workout will help to combat your feeling fat. Sweat like you have never sweated before in your life!
3. Do your hair and makeup. Put makeup on and blow dry your hair. Style your hair with a curling or flat iron. When you look in the mirror, you’ll like what you see.
4. Have a good attitude. Put things in perspective; you’re still alive and breathing. Take responsibility for your actions. No one told you to gorge yourself on ice cream. If you use food for comfort, stop right now! This is no way to deal with your emotions. Get to the root of your emotions instead of “stuffing your emotions with food.” Workout or hire a life coach to find out why you use food to deal with your emotions.
5. Wear a belt. If you wear a belt, you will see your waist. You will see that your waist did not leave you.

When you have a day where you feel fat, start thinking about what you can do about it. You can get moving to take off the pound you gained. You can be grateful that you can workout to lose the one pound. It’s all about perspective. Also, since you know how you feel on a “fat day,” you’ll think twice about eating that ice cream sundae!

Many women diet to lose weight. The problem is they usually gain the weight back with an additional 10 pounds! Diets do not work. When you restrict yourself from foods that you enjoy, chances are you’re going to binge. This means you could end up eating an entire cheese pizza! Not only will you probably get sick, but you’ll feel guilty.

Men do not diet. They’re not about to give up anything — men do not berate themselves if the mess up. They’re going to enjoy a meal of meat and potatoes. However, the next day they’re back to watching their caloric intake.

If men have a craving, it’s usually for a juicy T-Bone steak. Women crave sweets such as chocolate cake. The steak is filling, whereas chocolate cake will not fill you up. Therefore, grab the low-fat string cheese, turkey roll-up, or cottage cheese with fruit. The alternative is a chocolate covered or peanut butter chocolate energy bar. The calories range from 210 and up. The key factor is that it will fill you up.

To keep from overeating, men will usually go for a run, play a round of basketball, shoot pool, or do some activity that they enjoy. Women on the other hand will do dishes, dust and vacuum, or some other activity that they do not enjoy. Before they know it, they’re overcome with feelings of disgust and aggravation.

Women, it’s time to do something you love instead of something that is seen as a chore. Do you draw, paint, or sing? Take up a hobby such as graphic arts, pottery, or anything that involves using your hands. You could always buy a journal and write your feelings down. Who knows, you may get to the root of why your weight loss system is not working for you.

7 Steps to Lose Weight Like Men

1. Use heavier weights. Ladies leave the 5 lb. weights on the shelf. The heavier the weights the better. Start with 10 lb. weights and build-up from that point.
2. Food is not a counselor. Find out why you reach for food when you’re emotional. When you eat that slice of cheesecake, you think you’ll feel better, but chances are whatever it is that you’re feeling will resurface at a later date. Tackle the issue right now instead of stuffing your feelings with food.
3. Crave sweets — replace them with proteins. Keep low-fat string cheese in the refrigerator. Chicken and turkey are great to have on hand. Other alternatives are natural or organic peanut butter, nuts, legumes, or cottage cheese and fruit. If you have a craving for something for sweet such as chocolate, have a protein or energy bar. One will probably be enough!
4. Do not obsess over the scale. Many women are freaked out by the scale. Weigh yourself once to three times a week! Let your clothes measure your progress. Loose fitting clothes will indicate that you’re losing inches and pounds.
5. Deprivation is a big no-no. Do not deprive yourself the foods that you like. Try to incorporate them each week. Instead of eating the entire cookie eat half one day and save the other half for another day. Negotiation can be your friend, be diplomatic about your food choices.
6. Do something nice for yourself. Get a massage, manicure, or pedicure. Men do stuff for themselves all of the time. They’re not about to give up their season tickets to their favorite sports team or the round of golf.
7. Go within to understand why food comforts you. Understand why you eat the way you do. Learning to deal with issues that are you’re holding inside will benefit you in the long run. The more you put off dealing with issues, the more susceptible you are to sabotaging your weight loss.

Women if you follow these 7 steps, you’ll lose weight and keep it off. Stop beating yourself up if you happen to go over your calories one day; it’s all right. You can best believe that men do not ever beat themselves if they take in more calories. They get over it, very quickly, and so can you! Pick yourself up and start again tomorrow. Just don’t make a habit of it.

If you find yourself eating more calories, there are issues that need resolving on a deeper level. This is where going inward will help you treat the issues instead of the symptoms. It may be tough, but once you do it, you’ll feel relieved and can start living your life!

There are many books on the Law of Attraction. It all started with a little book called The Secret. Since the book and DVD came out, there have been many other books to pop-up in bookstores everywhere. This is not a new topic. Many people such as Napoleon Hill, Charles Haanel, and others wrote about the same topic approximately 70 years ago!

The world can be a topsy-turvy place to live, especially for those who feel they’ve been dropped onto planet Earth! With so much that happens in our lives on a daily basis, it’s no wonder the world is so chaotic. If it’s true that thoughts become things and we are all part of the collective consciousness, it’s no wonder that we’ve become disconnected from one another.

Each of us has their own life to lead, but the decisions we make effect all of mankind. It’s the simple law known as cause and effect which states that the “universe is energy and everything is connected.” Remember that old saying, “you get what you give out.”

Controlling ones thoughts, henceforth, mind control can be done. Learn to use your intellect versus your emotions; you’ll be better off when the time comes to make decisions in your life.

4 Golden Rules of Mind Control

1. Meditate. Did you know that meditating for 15 minutes each day can do wonders for your mind, body, and spirit? This is a great way to gain clarity.
2. Do yoga. This ancient practice can help you to reclaim your mind. It will help you to align your body with your spirit. Practicing yoga will strengthen your core muscles and allow you to re-center yourself.
3. Take responsibility for your thoughts. This can be difficult at first, especially when the average person thinks thousands of thoughts per day. Notice what you’re thinking at any given moment. Are the thoughts positive or negative? Do they revolve around family, work, finances, society, or friends? You may want to hire a life coach to help you to get to the root of issues in your life.
4. Practice deep breathing exercises. These can be done while sitting down or standing up. Cleansing breaths are proven to be effective to aid in the flow of blood, increases digestion, improves the health of the nervous system, and much more!

   The next time you go to the grocery store — smile at everyone you see while thinking of a happy thought; it could be of a vacation you took, your kids, the fact that you just received a raise; anything that makes you feel happy. Observe peoples reaction to you. You may be surprised on how pleasant people can be.

   The next day, go somewhere else and do the opposite, be in a bad mood but not nasty! Watch how people react to you. You’ll be amazed at the results. After you do this test, make sure to clear your energy. This is why meditating and deep breathing exercises are very useful. Also, drink plenty of water. Many people believe that water is a good way to rid the body of toxins such as negative energy – it’s not just for flushing the fat out of your system!

   We do have the power to choose our thoughts on a daily basis. People often seek the answer to happiness. The answer is this: just be happy — choose to be happy. It’s that simple. You have a choice to be either happy or sad.

   Sometimes, we create unnecessary dramas in our lives that would give William Shakespeare a run for his money. Many people do this because it makes them feel alive. Others do it because it’s what they’ve been doing — it’s what is familiar and comfortable. Make the decision today to gain control over your mind, tomorrow live a better life!