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To all whom often speak of having "no time"
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A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pedro Barrios Feb 25.

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Janice: You are making it very hard! You must take the bull by the tail! First of all, breakfast is "CRITICAL" you cannot miss this meal! Second, you must schedule at least 3 times per week that yo...

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Women and Resistance Training

Over the last decade, researchers have made extremely compelling arguments for the benefits of weight training for women and those over the age of fifty. Still, the number of women who take this re...

Started Dec. 16, 2008

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Response to Charlie about "FAT". Good for all to read Charlie: On the Mircrovave: I know it sound weird after all our advances in technology, but it’s just a precaution. Unfortunately like with an...

Replied Dec. 10, 2008

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They sound good, and you’re right it is hard to get 6 servings of "anything" these days! But it is possible! My experience is that it takes a "while" working towards your optimal diet. And it shoul...

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Hi Larie, nice to hear from you! You look way too young to be a grandma, but hey 50 is the new 30! I can say this cause I'm nearly 50, and probably not far from being a grandpa myself! Having an ac...

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Hey Janice: I don't know that much about the brand, but it really depends on the person’s diet, goals, and most importantly deficiencies. The ultimate goal is to obtain "all" nutrients through fres...

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I use to care about it Rina, but since I have turned my life to Christ, I just want to help others through this journey. I am blessed and I thank God every day for what I have/had. If you need any ...

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If anyone seeks "real" assistance in getting in shape without the "bull---" that exist in the market, please let me know. This is my passion and I love helping people get healthy and feel good abou...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Diaz Jan 9.

 

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about me
I am a Holistic Consultant
what is your current, past or ideal job title?
Holistic Consultant
what languages do you speak?
English & Spanish
what countries have you lived in?
US
what countries have you visited?
Mexico (I love and am at peace with any place that has an ocean, a beach, and warm people).
what's your Hispanic connection?
Mom Side - Spain, Arawak Indian
Dad Side - Bayamon PR
name someone you most admire
My Daughters
which communities do you actively participate in?
FaceBook
what other social / networking sites do you like?
NPTI, PADI, SFA, Unity of Oak Park
hobbies or interests?
Music, reading, walking, nutrition, church, chess, coffee (strong), being with my daughters.
relationship status?
in a relationship
looking for?
networking, employment, friendship
religious views?
I Believe in and Love God. I am fascinated with the study of all religions.
political views?
I think both (major) parties have interesting cases, but I do lean much more to the left.

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The Snacking-Sleeping Connection:

The amount one snacks appears to be related to the amount of sleep one gets. That is the finding of University of Chicago and University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers, as summarized by the Pulse wire report.

In general, less sleeping may lead to more snacking. The study was conducted at the sleep research laboratory of the University of Chicago and was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers compared subjects who slept 8.5 hours per night with subjects who slept… Continue

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 11:25am —

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OFFICE EXERCISES

Sitting in front of a desk every day can wreak havoc on your body, especially since most of us don't have the best posture. Hunching the shoulders and slumping in your seat can cause back pain, headaches, tension and tightness in your back, neck and shoulders. The following stretches target that muscles of the back, neck and shoulders as well as the hips and glutes. Taking time to do some of these stretches throughout the day can help increase flexibility and reduce tension and stress.

1. Chest… Continue

Posted on January 29, 2009 at 5:54pm —

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PROCESSED FOOD

Processed foods have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons and for convenience. The methods used for processing foods include canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
We tend to think of processed foods as bad, but it turns out that many processed foods are not unhealthy. For example, milk would be considered a processed food because it is pasteurized to kill bacteria and homogenized to keep fats from separating. While some people prefer to drink r… Continue

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 8:58am —

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STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM

If you are serious about altering your body, there are a couple of areas to look at. Does your body have any medical issues that affect you or require treatment or medication?

What physical activities do you enjoy to do? Which ones do you not enjoy? Be honest!

What do you want your body to look like and why? Be specific.

GENERAL THINGS BEFORE YOU START:
1) Start to read, research, learn about nutrition, food, how your body uses food, what types of food are good/bad, how to make meals you woul… Continue

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 8:11pm — 2 Comments

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Good Nutrition will Help Reduce the Risks of Colds and Flu

Lifestyle Suggestions
Yes, your diet really reduce your risk of catching a cold or influenza1? Nutrition expert Lisa Hark PhD, RD2, director of the Nutrition Education and Prevention Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, certainly thinks so. Dr. Hark explained to me how diet and other smart lifestyle choices will help you to avoid the sniffles, stuffy nose and aches of the cold, as well as the outright misery of influenza.
According to Dr. Hark, food and healthy li… Continue

Posted on December 25, 2008 at 9:00pm —

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At 2:36pm on July 1, 2009, Aurelia Fierros said…
Hello Ed,
That's cool. Let me know,
Saludos,
Aurelia
At 11:26pm on June 24, 2009, Aurelia Fierros said…
Hello Ed,
I've been reading your blogs and find them pretty interesting. Would you be interested in me reprooducing them in my site? Please take a look to it and let me know. It would be nice to have a Nutrition & Fitness brianer!
Aurelia

http//www.bilingualbrains.com
At 7:55am on June 5, 2009, JAG said…
You're the Best! Who else would it B? Nice Pic & Gr8 hearing back! J&D&IO
At 6:34am on May 16, 2009, Aurelia Fierros said…
Hi Ed,
I am a writer at
http://www.examiner.com/x-9270-LA-Border-and-Immigration-Examiner

but my own page is (just started)
https://bilingualbrains.com

Your feedback is appreciated. I'll read with more detail yours.

Have a great weekend,
Aurelia
At 11:00am on March 25, 2009, Kelly Amaro said…
thank you so much Ed.
have a nice day.
At 10:23am on March 25, 2009, Kelly Amaro said…
yes thank you Ed.


KELLY AMARO


Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Office Assistant with corporate finance experience and strong analytical skills able and willing to complete all assigned tasks with timely and correct results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2004 - 2009 Hanover Direct, Inc., Domestications Weehawken, NJ Promoted to Assistant Inventory Control
- Created information sheets, purchase orders and worksheets.
- Maintained multiple folders updated with pertinent information for buyers and assistants.
- Viewed and maintained purchase orders through Department’s EDI website.
- Created folders of Department’s Quality Assurance Letters.

2000 – 2002 Hanover Direct, Inc., Gump’s By Mail Weehawken, NJ Merchandise Clerical
- Created, revised, maintained and forwarded Department’s purchase orders.
- Printed daily pages of items and reports associated to buyers’ purchase requests.
- Typed daily correspondence to Department’s employees, buyer’s & sales representatives on information regarding purchases orders new or existing.

07/2004 - 11/2004 Leafstone Staffing Services Jersey City, NJ
Temporary Assignment as Administrative Assistant for UBS Financial Services Inc., Weehawken, NJ
- Ordered office supplies and responded to telephones.
- Distributed mail (hardcopy and e-mail) to Director and her staff.

12/1999 - 03/2000 Leafstone Staffing Services Jersey City, NJ
Temporary Assignment as Secretary for Hanover Direct, Inc., Weehawken, NJ
- Typed, filed, faxed and copied department’s documents (i.e.: purchase orders, fax cover letters, memos, letters and other confidential documents).

2002 - 2004 Target Sourcing Services/The AMC New York, NY Administrative Assistant
- Ordered office supplies for Department Director and her direct reports.
- Reconciled Travel & Entertainment vouchers and taxi statements.
- Managed calendars and schedules.
- Arranged senior-level meetings (book rooms and make necessary arrangements, food, etc.).
- Ordered cars.
- Maintained multiple folders updated with pertinent information for buyers and assistants.
- Created, revised, maintained and forwarded Department’s purchase orders.



KELLY AMARO Page 2
1994 – 1999 Dow Jones Markets – Global Operations Jersey City, NJ Administrative Assistant
- Provided Administrative Support for Administrative Team (President and 2 Vice Presidents).
- Worked with Human Resources regarding employees’ different matters (i.e.: benefits, hire, layoffs, medical, leave of absence, attendance, disability, jury duty, etc.)
- Reconciled Travel & Entertainment vouchers and taxi statements.
- Managed calendars.
- Arranged senior-level meetings (book rooms, conference calls and made necessary arrangements, food, etc.).
- Ordered cars.
- Maintained team contact list.
- Created/managed various distribution lists.
- Made travel and conference registration arrangements.
- Prepared other travel logistics (i.e. passports, visas, petty cash, AT&T long-distance calling cards etc.).
- Reported Crisis Management VPs Executive Whereabouts to Office of Global Security.
- Hosted and recorded minutes of bi-weekly team meetings including agenda preparation.
- Maintained floor/building safety awareness and communicated current events as appropriate (i.e. communicating floor space availability, fire drills, café closings, elevator issues etc.).
- Covered and screened telephone calls for all areas of Department as necessary.
- Provided word processing support (i.e., reformatting spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations.
- Maintained personal file folder for electronic files presentations.
- Managed on-site training schedules.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Office Skills
- Expertise in all office procedures and technology (i.e.: records/inventory management, budget administration, scheduling, and travel arrangements).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, phone manner, and office etiquette.
- Dedicated, dependable, and motivated.
Computer Skills
- Fourteen years progressive experience with Personal Computers.
Type 45 to 60 Words per minute.
- Data entry in database application using MS Access.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Perfect.
- Extensive experience with Internet Explorer, CC-mail, Lotus Organizer, and Microsoft Mail (version 3.2 3.5).
Language Skills
- Spanish Language: speak, read and write fluently.
At 4:47pm on March 24, 2009, Kelly Amaro said…
Hi Ed,
I have searched at least 20 different search engines. I have filled out hundreds of applications as well as posted my resume in different websites and nothing.
thank you Ed.
At 2:04pm on March 24, 2009, Kelly Amaro said…
Hi Ed,
Administrative Assistant in Finance, Retail or Medical?
At 9:11am on March 23, 2009, Sonya De La Torre said…
Hi, thanks....take care ^_^
At 11:32am on March 20, 2009, Silvia Valdovinos said…
hey there... thanks for the comment.... hope you have a great day. :-)
 
 

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