By Stanley Popovich

 There are times when people encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the more difficult they become to deal with. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their fearful and obsessive thoughts.

The first thing a person must do is not to dwell or focus on the fear provoking thought when it comes. The more a person tries to reason out the thought or focus on the fear behind the thought, the stronger the thought becomes. The next time you encounter an obsessive thought, get into the practice of not dwelling on it.

Sometimes, a person may encounter a lot of scary thoughts coming at them all at once. Instead of getting upset, remember that these thoughts are exaggerated and are not based on reality. Usually it is the fear behind the thoughts that gets us worked up. Ignore the fear behind these obsessive thoughts, regardless how the strong the fear may be. If you ignore the fear behind these thoughts, then the thoughts become easier to manage.

Remember that the difference between an obsessive thought and a regular thought is that an obsessive thought is based on fear. With this in mind, try to find the source of the fear behind the thought. Once you find the source of the fear, learn to manage it. If you do, the thought becomes easier to deal with.

Learn to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.

A person should keep a small notebook of positive statements that makes them feel good. Whenever they come across a positive and uplifting verse that makes them feel good, write it down in a small notebook. A person can then carry this notebook around in their pocket and whenever they feel anxious, they can read their notebook.

Another thing to remember is that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. Even if your fearful thoughts tell you otherwise, the fact is that there are circumstances and factors in every situation that cannot be anticipated. We may be ninety-nine percent in predicting the future but all it takes is for that one percent to make the biggest difference.

There are many ways to deal with these kinds of thoughts. The best thing is not to give up and to learn to manage the thought. If you still have trouble, then seek the services of a professional.

Stan Popovich is the author of, A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear, an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com

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By Melody Biggar

 Apples promote weight loss, strengthen your immune system, aid in preventing cancer, lower cholesterol, prevent tooth decay, improve liver and lung function, are low in calories and taste great. So eat an apple everyday. Bored? Hungry? Tired? Eat an apple!

The point of this one is to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet if you want to lose weight. You can eat fruits and vegetables all day long and not get fat.

You should eat more fruits and vegetables than anything else when trying to lose weight. Make sure the fruits and vegetables you are eating are 100% organic. Fruits and vegetables grown conventionally are sprayed with herbicides and pesticides. When you eat these fruits and vegetables these poisonous toxins then go directly into your body. These toxins are then stored in your body fat making it harder for you to lose weight! So be sure to eat organic and don’t spoil your weight-loss efforts by putting toxins in.

Vegetables are low in fat, low in calories, provide us with fiber and give us extra energy. All these features help control weight effectively. Being low in calories enables us to eat lots of vegetables without consuming excess energy; the high fiber content also helps fill the stomach faster, limiting the total amount of food consumed. The vitamins in vegetables supply the body with the nutrients necessary to boost energy production within the muscle cells. This gives us a natural feeling of vitality and the energy to become more active, which in turn helps us to burn more calories every day.

Vegetables are also low in sodium so they help reduce water weight. Sodium is present in most processed foods, causing the body to retain water and hold onto extra weight. Eating more vegetables and less sodium helps control your weight more effectively.

The best fruits and vegetables (for weight loss) to integrate into your diet are:

Grapefruit: Helps to detoxify your liver, and the enzymes in it help you burn more fat.

Apples: Works as an appetite suppressant and helps maintain consistent blood sugar levels.

Carrots: Contain large amounts of beta-carotene, soluble fiber and vitamin A. Try making carrot ginger soup. It is delicious, filling and great for your body.

Lemons: Detoxifies the liver, aids in digestion and helps flush out toxins. Try adding lemon to your water every time you drink.

Blackberries: Low in calories, the insoluble fiber helps digestion and which helps eliminate toxins faster.

Bananas: With vitamin B and carbohydrates, bananas provide an extra energy boost. Great snack to have before a work-out!

Melody Biggar is author of “Natural Sexy Skinny: An Organic, All-Natural Weight-Loss System.” To learn more weight-loss secrets and get your free weight-loss e-course visit http://www.naturalsexyskinny.com.

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