Right Portions

10 Ways to Right-Size Your Diet

Portion distortion is one of the prime causes of America's obesity epidemic, yet most of us don't realize that we overeat -- or that when it comes to reining in calories, serving size is crucial. Here's how you can downsize your portions and still feel satisfied.

1. Contemplating seconds? Wait 10 minutes.Your stomach needs about that long to signal the brain that it's full, so stall before helping yourself to more mashed potatoes or lasagna. Keep the conversation going, tell a joke, or if you're dining alone, read the newspaper or walk around the house. If you're truly hungry after the delay, have seconds of the veggies or salad.

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Dunder Mifflin Jingle

Wings Game

Ryan and I will be heading to LA on Saturday to go up to watch the Red Wings take on the LA Kings. Ryan got the tickets for us for Christmas. We are pretty pumped to go. He has never been to a Wings game before and I haven't been in a while. Hockey is always good fun. I am sure we will have pictures (AND HOPEFULLY A VICTORY) to share when we get back!!

Taking Suggestions

I am currently taking suggestions on tips to get more sleep.... My sleep has been SUCK-TASTIC lately. I have tried to get sleep, I have laid in bed starting around 7pm, but I can only get a couple hours of sleep... Any suggestions?! I can take Tylenol PM, but then my body starts to get used to it and I HAVE to take it to sleep, so I try only to take it if I have a TON of pain and know sleeping will FOR SURE be an issue.

I NEED SLEEP!!

6 More Weeks?

Well, probably not in Southern California, but...

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter this morning. The famed groundhog came out of his stump to see his shadow just after sunrise, at about 7:22 a.m.

Groundhog Day festivities started as early as 3 a.m. as a crowd gathered on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. The fireworks display started at 6:30, followed by the members of the Punxsutawney Inner Circle announcing Groundhog Day birthday wishes.

Punxsutawney Phil had a deal for those who couldn't make Gobblers Knob for his annual call of the winter: Text "Groundhog" to 247365.

The pudgy prognosticator apparently has a nose for the value of social networking. If you send the text, you'll receive a copy of his forecast delivered to your mobile. The Pennsylvania Tourism web site also offered a live webcast of the morning's event through to the groundhog's debut on VisitPa.com. You were also able to keep up with the crowds on Facebook and Twitter.

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VDay Under $20

Okay, so I don't necessarily like Valentine's Day. I would much rather use EVERY DAY to tell those around me that I LOVE them, rather than a day that flowers, candies, etc are increased in price. With that being said, there was still an article that I came across with some cute ideas for under $20 (even though I saw MAKE IT YOURSELF).

10 Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $20

Survive just about anything
Equip your outdoorsy love with this kit the next time they go camping or hiking. Items inside include a compass, whistle, matches, razor blade, pencil, bandage, tea, sugar, salt and a safety pin.

Survival Kit in a Sardine Can, $13 (gaiam.com)

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Accurate