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Blog post by Iris Carden
I Have a Dream
Reposted from www.sometimesitislupus.comWith apologies to Martin Luther King, whose dream was far more exciting and world-changing than mine.My dream, is to be able to support myself without relying on disability pension payments.  Maybe, I could even pay tax and feel like I'm contributing something to society. I dream this not just for me, but for all the other people with chronic illnesses, who are counting on pensions to make ends meet.How does this work out?  Well, I'm working in ministry 30% time, and loving that. It's part of what keeps me grounded, and gives me a reason to get up in the morning, when I have endless reasons not to. And of course, I believe it's what God wants me to do. (Which I realise could be either faith or psychosis, depending on your point of view.)So what I need is to earn 70% of an income, without expending any energy. (Or at least minimal energy.) To be able to have this income continuing to come in even at the times when I'm too fatigued to do anything at all. Well, that's an easy ask, right? Well, probably not.More than that, I'd love to be able to help other people with Lupus or chronic illness do the same thing. (Not the ministry part, necessarily, but the being independent part.)  That's what the Lupie Business page on this site is all about.For me, the one thing in life I love d

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Blog post by Celinet Ortiz
Ten Healthy eating and work out tips
1. Drink enough water!  When you are losing weight, you are releasing toxins that are held within the fat cells. To help flush out these toxins, you need to have lots of water. Remember, the more water you drink, the less your body will retain, making you look even thinner.2. Prepare your meals in advance. Choose a day out of the week when you have a few hours and make all of your protein, vegetable and carbohydrate meals. Portion them out into proper serving sizes and put them in the fridge and freezer. This will stop you from grabbing unhealthy options on the run.3. Do not cut out carbs!                        I cannot stress this point enough. The media has given carbs a bad name. It’s not the carbs, it’s the type of carbs, and portion sizes that are the problem. The following are a list of good carbs that I eat on a daily basis: Kamut pasta, whole grain bread, brown rice, all vegetables, fruit, whole oats (for oatmeal), cream of brown rice, beans, brown rice pasta, millet and bran buds. These are all very healthy and tasty food options that are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. These foods should be included in every healthy eating plan.4. Do not cut out fat! Fat is another nutrient that has been given a bad rap. Although I’m not saying you should go out and eat fat laden hamburgers every day, we do need essential fatty acids, (EFA’s) every day. The fat I’m talking about is not produced by the body but is needed by the body. These EFA’s are essential for the health of your hair, and skin, red

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