First FDA approved diet pill

Just recently the FDA has put their first stamp of approval on an over-the-counter diet pill. This new pill, called Alli, works by blocking the about 25% of the fat you eat from being absorbed. Diet pills are not something I have ever been a fan of, but if taken correctly, I think this could help a lot of people. For those people who exercise and try to watch what they eat, but still can't lose the weight they want, this may be their answer. It doesn't shed the pounds instantly, but over time, it has been proven to help lose weight. I'm sure a lot of people over use or misuse diet pills, thinking it will help them lose weight faster...but that's not the case with this pill. If missused, it will only worsen the side effects which would mainly consist of some serious diarrhea. So, if you are looking for something to help you lose weight ( in ADDITION to a good diet and exercise!) then this may be something to check out.

Gooooooooooogle!

YES! I finally am indexed in google! This is really exciting for me, because I would really like to start posting for PayPerPost. But before I get going with that, I need my blog to be indexed with Google...well now it IS!!! This is great.

My New Phone!

I finally have a new phone! I just signed up with a new contract so I was able to get a nice phone for a good price...so I bought the V3 Razr! I've only had two other phones in the past, but its by far the best so far!

Pentax Optio M20

Check out my new camera! So far I'm enjoying it. I loved my old HP camera, but it was started to give out a little so it was time for an upgrade. My Optio M20 has 7 megapixels, a 2.5 inch screen, Quicktime motion picture capture,...and a lot more!

Cocoa may improve brain function!

I know, it sounded a little crazy to me at first too, but apparently studies are showing that cocoa my improve blood flow in the brain. As a result, it just may have the ability to fight off dementia. Because we live in an ageing society, cases of dementia are being seen more and more and medical researchers are seeking ways to help/prevent this. Researcher have found that one potential source of help for our brains may be flavanols. Flavanols are an antioxidant that can increase blood flow to the brain, and it just so happens to be found in cocoa beans! Now dont start clearing out your local supermarket of cocoa, because the cocoa typically sold in stores in low in flavanols to lessen the bitter taste. However, I'm sure it isnt too difficult to find cocoa high in these antioxidants, so check it out and make a nice hot cup of cocoa a part of your diet! You can read more about his story at MSNBC.com.

The Sower

This is one of the parables of Jesus that means the most to me. I had the opportunity to be a part of a mission project in Poland and this was one of our lessons. In my readings the other day I came across it again so I'm going to share it with you! The Parable of the Sower is found in Matthew 13 and is about a farmer who went out and scattered his seeds. Some fell on the path, where they were eaten by the birds, some fell on rocky places with little soil, some fell among the thorns, and others fell on good soil. Verses 19-23 explains how this relates to us:

"When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”