Play Skill Games Online and Earn A Steady Income

Become a Professional Games Player

I am so excited about divulging this fantastic piece of information, that I don’t know where to start! Firstly, I want to stress that this is NOT a gambling site, so if gambling is your bag then this may not be for you. It is games of skill only.

I first stumbled upon Gamecolony a couple of years ago when I was surfing the net to find a site that had games such as solitaire and freecell as I enjoyed playing them on my PC but wanted more sophisticated and exciting games. I also wanted to find a site that included games like backgammon and dominoes etc. so imagine my delight when I came accross gamecolony which incorporated both those types of games and many more, better games.

When you play a game you are matched with another player (a real person) who is playing a game with exactly the same skill level.

Initially, It wasn’t my intention to play games for money and just played the free games (when you register at Gamecolony they give you bonus tickets to play for free). After using the free tickets I began to improve on certain games which I liked the best and was winning most of the games I played. It was then that I decided to purchase $10 worth of tickets and see where it got me.

Well, all I can say is I’ve never looked back. Everyday I play my favourite game for around 1 - 2 hours - each game last for about 2 minutes - and earn in the region of $35 per day (thats $1065 a month) sometimes more. Not only do I still enjoy playing the games and have fun, but I can watch my balance increase everyday and know that I will have a steady income.

The amount you can spend for each game ranges from $0.25 to $5.00 I started with the lower paid games then moved up when I started to win. Winnings are a percentage of the amount paid for the game so if you pay $1 and win the game then you will receive $1.70. Some games payout more than others.

It really is that simple and I still can’t believe it today that I am earning an income PLAYING GAMES.

Steps for earning a reliable income are as follows:

1) Register with GameColony - this is totally free.

2) Play ONLY free games with the bonus tickets provided…until you find your game and become good at it (this will only take a few days) .

3) Purchase about $10 tickets - you can buy using paypal, neteller and credit cards.

4) Start with the lower paid games eg $1 until your balance and confidence increases.

5) Watch your balance grow.

What’s more gamecolony gives you a bonus payment at the end of every month called frequent player credits for games played for $1 or over. I usually get around $27 (better than a kick in the backside!)

You can withdraw cash from your balance every 3 weeks. If you paid for your tickets by paypal, the earnings are deposited straight into your paypal account. If by card, then the earnings are put back on to the card.

If you are not winning 6 or 7 out of ten games when you have finished practising with the bonus tickets, I would advise that you keep practising on the free games until you do. This shouldn’t be hard if you enjoy playing puzzle games. I am not an expert at anything in particular, nor am I a genious or anything else that would give me an advantage, I just really ENJOY playing puzzle games and put in the time to get good at a particular game.

If you have any problems you can contact the support team, they are at hand 24 hours a day and respond very quickly. I had queries answered within a couple of hours.

If you dont want to play for money at all that’s absolutely fine, once you register as a fully fledged member you can just play free games.

To start playing and earning or just look around go to:
http://www.gamecolony.com/?pal=yves2005

See you there!
(P.S. you must be 18 or over to join)

 

 

5 Easy Steps To Help Create Healthy Weight Loss Meals

Healthy Weight Loss Meals

One of the secrets of steady, natural weight loss is knowing what’s in the food you are eating. Many ready made meals promise to be “healthy” and “light” but research has shown that most of them have significant levels of fat (with high levels of saturated fat), salt and sugar.

In order to keep a close eye on what you are eating when following a weight loss plan, it is a good idea to create your own healthy meals and be in control of what you are eating.

1) Cooking oils/fats

Firstly, when creating healthy weight loss meals, it is advisable to exchange any fats or oils that you are using for lower fat/saturated fat alternatives.

These would include:

low-fat margarine and cholesterol reducing margarines which contain plant sterols.
olive oil
oil sprays.
Semi-skimmed and skimmed milk
Try to stick to vegetable oils rather than lard
Low-fat mayonnaise (try to avoid though, as even low-fat versions contain a lot of fat, salad cream is a good substitute if you like it)
Try to use vinaigrette rather than pure oil on salads

2) Cooking methods

Cooking methods greatly contribute to the overall energy content of the meal. Methods such as frying/deep frying and roasting (in oil) should be avoided during the weight loss plan.
Healthy alternative cooking methods include:

Steaming
Grilling
Baking
Dry frying
Microwave (although try to keep to a minimum as this method does not give the highest quality result).

3) Meat

Meat is a good source of protein and unless you are vegetarian, meat should not be excluded from the diet. However there are some meats that, when following a weight loss plan, should be reduced considerably or avoided such as fatty cuts of meat, too much red meat, processed meat such as sausages and reformed meat.
Meats that should feature highly in the diet include.

Poultry - chicken, turkey
Fish (oily and white fish) oily fish is good for the heart.
Pork
Lamb
Meat substitutes (Soya products) are an excellent source of protein and are very low in fat.

4) Vegetables.

Vegetables. I can’t stress enough how important vegetables are, not only for all the essential vitamins and minerals they offer but also for greatly assisting in the weight loss plan. Vegetables can create bulk to a meal without the additional calories. There are so many varieties enabling you to make many different meals.
It is a good idea to include colourful vegetables when creating a healthy weight loss meal. The appetite consists of various senses including sight. If you like the look of the meal, you will enjoy it even more.
Highly nutritious and tasty vegetables to use in cooking include:

Peppers - red, yellow, orange and green
Butternut squash
Sweet potato
Sweet corn (great as a starter, with low-fat marg and pepper)
Brassica - Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage
And the old favourite jacket potato. The humble jacket potato should be fully appreciated for it’s role in creating a meal all by itself. Great as a healthy lunch or light tea with a filling of your choice (but remember to try to stay away from that mayo).

5) Enjoy your meals

It is key to remember, when following a weight loss plan that you need to enjoy the meals that you are eating and don’t force yourself to eat low fat food that you don’t like. Once the weight is lost you are going to want to continue eating healthy meals and it should just be a way of life for you.
That doesn’t mean you can never eat mayonnaise or other high fat foods again (only reduce significantly during the weight loss period), however it is important to know what is in food and that the higher fat content in the food, the more likelihood of weight gain if eaten frequently.
There are many different sauces that you can prepare such as tomato based using herbs and spices that do not impinge on your daily energy intake. Just always be aware what you are using and try to keep to the above alternatives.

You will find, after a while of eating your tasty, healthy meals high in nutritious vegetables and low-fat meats that they will become part of your “favourites” and will have trained yourself to enjoy the healthier choices.

To start losing weight today, please visit: http://yves.bezoogle.com/pp/weight-loss/
Y.M Kelly has a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

Why Exercise Is An Important Factor In Weight Loss

Exercise And Weight Loss - Match Made In Heaven

 

There are no hidden secrets or cures for weight loss, it is a simple matter of arithmetic and body manipulation. We have all heard of faddy diets and weight loss programs that promise the world, but in fact there is only one answer and that is to eat less energy than you expend. However, there are also other factors that speed up the process and help maintain the weight loss. Namely exercise and general physical activity.

Firstly, the body needs around 2000 calories for women and 2500 for men. This figure is taken from the generic population on average and is not an exact figure that will apply to each individual. The reason for this is, simply, that we all have different levels of activity in our daily lives, however this is a good rule of thumb in which to calculate, roughly how much we should be eating in order to maintain weight.

How does exercise help in weight loss?

What is important to understand is that in our daily lives we need to reach a certain physical activity level in order to maintain or lose weight. It is no good eating less but as a result possibly doing less exercise. In this case, the body will burn the energy more slowly and if very little is eaten then the body may go into “starvation mode” where the energy is preserved and other functions slow down. The more exercise that is done the more weight will be lost in conjunction with a safe reduced energy intake of around 500 calories depending on how much weight is to be lost. It is not advisable to go above this.

Exercise, comes in various forms and some types expend far more energy than others, for example, climbing stairs burns off energy more rapidly than slow walking. But in order to maintain a realistic, steady weight loss it is probably more suitable to aspire to a 30 minute brisk walk each day to maintain weight and up to an hour for weight loss (or the exercise equivalent) e.g. 30 minutes more intensive exercise excluding normal daily activities.

The metabolism is the process in which energy from the food we eat is broken down and used by the body. Exercise speeds up this process and can keep the speed up even hours after the physical activity is over. An important feature in undertaking exercise is that it builds muscle tissue in the body which, in turn, utilises and burns energy quickly. The larger the muscle surface area of the body, the faster the metabolism. Exercise also inhibits the appetite with the release of endorphins.

Other Health Issues

There has been much research into the independent risk that obesity lends to coronary heart disease. Other associated health problems include high blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Regular physical activity lowers cholesterol (by increasing “good cholesterol“) and increases the effectiveness of the heart muscle. So, other than assisting in weight loss, exercise also has a very important role in heart health.

Exercise is key in a weight loss plan, but also must be maintained after the weight has been lost in order to prevent further weight gain.

To start losing weight today please visit:

 http://yves.bezoogle.com/pp/weight-loss/

Y.M.Kelly has a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

Natural and Over-The-Counter Methods To Fight Allergies

An allergic reaction is the result of the body coming into contact with a substance that it has not encountered before. Normally, the body has a defence mechanism to combat the “allergen” by developing an immunity which allows the body to tolerate the substance on consequent encounters, however in the case of the allergy sufferer this does not happen and the symptoms of allergy ensue. The contact maybe in the form of, inhaling, swallowing or on the surface of the skin.

Symptoms can include:

Watery and itchy eyes,

Urinary (hives/rash on the skin),

Itchy respiratory tract (nose throat),

Sneezing,

Wheezing,

In severe cases anaphylaxis can occur, where parts of the body swell leading to restricted breathing and a significant drop in blood pressure. This type of allergy can be fatal if not treated immediately.

Allergens may take various forms such as food substances, leading to allergies which may include the above symptoms and/or stomach disturbances. Symptoms which include stomach cramps/disturbances are usually classed as a food intolerance rather than an allergy meaning that it does not involve the immune system. Other forms of allergen may be animal hair, pollen and dust which will usually cause all or a combination of the above symptoms.

 

 

Allergy Testing

 

 

 

 

 

There are 3 tests which may be performed to ascertain a particular allergy. These tests are:

Skin Prick Test - allergen is placed onto the skin and pricked through with a needle through to the surface of the skin. (This is not usually performed if anaphylaxis is suspected).

Patch Test - Commonly used for skin disorders which may be the result of an allergen where the substance is placed on the skin and covered for 48 hours.

Intradermal Test - The allergen is syringed into the top layer of the skin causing a small bubble to appear on the surface of the skin

Other tests which involve food allergies include elimination diets where a suspected food is removed from the diet (or a variety of foods) then gradually reintroduced with monitoring.

 

 

 

Allergy Relief

 

 

 

 

 

A popular relief for allergy symptoms is the use of anti-allergy medication in the form of anti-histamine tablets. However there are natural methods that can be implemented to reduce or irradicate allergy symptoms. Some of these include, air filters and dehumidifiers, eating natural antihistamine foods such as garlic, onion and citrus fruits, keeping a “allergen free” house with regular cleaning of the carpets, curtains and bed sheets etc - around once a week. It is also advisable to stay indoors when the pollen count is high.

Some methods are not always practical in every day life, however there are many natural ways to reduce allergy symptoms which can be easily incorporated and maintained for a more comfortable standard of life.

Yves Kelly writes on health and fitness related issues. Ease those allergies the natural way by visiting:

 

http://naturalmethodstofightallergies.blogspot.com