My chiropractor told me it was because I sat at a computer desk all day long. But surely there is a better solution then changing careers or going to the chiropractor once a month for the rest of my life.?

One day my co-worker and good friend Kim mentioned to me that my neck and shoulder pain might be caused by the purse I was carrying. My purse was pretty heavy. I considered this for a moment. I do love my handbags. This would be a good excuse to buy a new purse! And she mentioned it was the best leather organizer purse ever.

She told me it was one of the backpack purse made by a company called Ameribag, so I started searching the Internet. I discovered that they make their shoulder bags in a way so as NOT to cause neck and shoulder pain. I was excited!
No need to organize your purse anymore

When I received my backpack purse in the mail I couldn’t believe it! I am an organizing fanatic and this was one of those purses with lots of pockets and zippers and secret compartments. How could I have missed this one?

I eagerly filled my backpack purse with all my belongings. Everything had a place. This made me happy. Even if it did not solve my neck and shoulder problem I found the ultimate purse!

Since as far back as I can remember I have tried to find the perfect organizer purse. One that is so organized that all I have to do is reach down into the deep abyss and pull out exactly what I want. I finally found it!

Two weeks went by with my new backpack purse and sure enough the pain in my neck and shoulders stopped. To this day I carry nothing but purses made in a healthy fashion.

I admit…being someone that loves all different kinds of handbags I have tried to buy other purses only to be quickly reminded that the neck and shoulder pain will return after only a couple of weeks.

Some of the things that I love about this backpack purse:

•    I can throw it in the washing machine and it looks like new again.
•    It is extremely convenient to carry. It hangs over your shoulder and back in a distributed manner that makes it comfortable no matter how heavy it is. It puts    absolutely no strain on your neck and shoulders.
•    When I am out in public I feel confident that no one will be able to put their hand into my bag. Everything in my purse is safely zipped up.
•    When I am out at a restaurant or a movie it hangs comfortably over my knee so that I don’t forget it when it is time to go.
•    It like the way it feels and hangs down my back. I especially like the way it looks.
•    It has one of those handy little latches on the inside to hang my keys on.
•    It has a place to put my pens.
•    It has a pocket for my phone.
•    No make-up bag required. They have this covered too!
•    It even has an outer pocket that fits a bottle of water perfectly.
•    And pockets are endless!

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How to Make Healthy Thanksgiving Leftovers

It's been said the average American eats an extra 3,500 calories at the annual Thanksgiving meal. For those of you who do not know, 3,500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound of fat. No wonder Thanksgiving is considered the unhealthiest meal of the year. Fear not, I'm here to show you how to your use leftover Thanksgiving turkey to build muscle and burn fat!

The Thanksgiving feast is amogst us again. When people think of this time of year, they think of heavy fat-laden meals followed by additional pounds on the scale. Now you can blame stuffing, mashed potatoes with loads of butter and gravy, and pumpkin pie for that, but leave the turkey out of it! Turkey is one of the staple foods of any fat loss program. Besides the fact it is mostly lean protein, it's one of those foods people don't mind eating cold which gives it an extra convenience factor as well. Just be sure to remove the skin to cut back on the fat calories.

So why is protein so important? For starters, protein is the building block for lean muscle tissue. The more lean muscle you have, the faster your metabolism or fat burning power. Individuals who perform strength training activities have a higher protein need than couch potatoes. It is recommended that protein should be consumed in adequate amounts every 2-4 hours to ensure the repair process of the damaged muscles from training. Protein is also the least likely macronutrient to be stored as body fat. The thermic effect of digesting protein is about twice the energy to digest carbohydrates and about six times that of dietary fat. So if there is any food choice that you can truly get away with overeating this holiday season, it will be turkey.

Another key benefit to eating turkey is that it is easy to prepare in bulk and thus will save you much needed time in meal planning and preparation during the busy holiday season. You can roast a big old turkey and then have tons of meal options for days. Just think of what you can do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers! To inspire your turkey consumption efforts I've put together some awesome better body recipes that you can create with turkey as your lean protein foundation. Enjoy!

Turkey Salad

Ingredients:

6-8 oz. Turkey Breast chopped into small cubes 1⁄4 red bell pepper 1⁄4 green bell pepper 1⁄4 red onion 2 Tbsp canola or olive oil mayo

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy over a bed of greens.

Makes one male serving and two female servings.

Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-up

Ingredients:

6-8 oz. Sliced Turkey 1 Tbsp Fat Free Cream Cheese 1 Tbsp Dried Cranberries 1⁄2 Clove of Roasted Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Whole Grain Tortillas

Directions:

Soak cranberries in water for 20 minutes or microwave until soft if you are short on time. Mash the 1⁄2 clove of garlic. Mix cranberries, garlic, and cream cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread the mixture into the inside of the tortilla(s). Add turkey breast. Fold up sides, roll up, and enjoy!

Makes one male serving and two female servings.

Turkey Medallions With Cranberry Glaze

Turkey Medallions: 6-8 oz. Turkey Non-stick spray Turkey Seasoning

Cut Turkey Breasts into small medallions, sprinkle lightly with seasoning. Reheat in a pan sprayed with non-stick oil on medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. Drip Cranberry glaze (below) over the medallions.

Cranberry Glaze: 1 Cups Dry white wine Turkey or chicken stock, as needed 1 1⁄2 Cups Dried cranberries 1⁄4 Cup of Pine nuts, toasted Pinch of Salt

Add 1⁄2 cup of white wine and 1⁄2 cup of turkey stock to pan. Add other 1⁄2 cup of turkey stock, cranberries, pine nuts and pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until reduced in volume by half, about 4 cups.

Makes one male serving and two female servings.

Turkey Shepherds Pie

Ingredients:

2 cups cubed cooked turkey 3⁄4 cup turkey gravy 1 small can whole kernel corn drained 1 cup of chicken stock 1 cup of water 3 cups steamed cauliflower 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups carrots chopped 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 bell pepper, any color chopped Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. First you must make the gravy. Take the garlic, 1 cup of celery, carrots, onion, bell pepper, chicken stock, water, vegetables, salt and pepper to taste. Add to a pot, boil until vegetables are soft and blend in a blender or food processor.

Next, you will take the steamed cauliflower and mash it, or place it in a food processor until the consistency is like that of mashed potatoes.

Next, in a baking dish, layer the turkey, gravy, corn, remaining celery and mashed cauliflower. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Makes 2 male servings and one female serving.

Turkey Florentine

Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach 2 tablespoons smart butter 1 cup cooked whole grain fettuccine 2 cups diced, cooked turkey 1 cup turkey or chicken stock 1 (8 ounce) package fat free sour cream and onion dip 1⁄2 teaspoon onion salt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Stir in smart butter. Place noodles in a non-stick sprayed baking dish; top with spinach. Combine turkey, stock, onion dip and onion salt and spoon over spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Turkey Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

1 bag of frozen green beans 6-8 oz. of cubed cooked turkey breast 1 can of organic cream of mushroom soup 2 cups Kraft all natural fat free cheese Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients into a casserole dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until completely hot. Makes one male serving and two female servings.

About the Author

Blair Baxter is widely regarded as the best personal trainer in Ambler having helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds of fat. For a FREE 30 day trial to his Ambler boot camp to experience the best workout in Ambler, please visit http://www.amblerbootcamps.com .

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To Book a Tour or Go Solo? To book a tour or go solo?

At some point in our lives, most of us get the desire to travel, for some it’s when we are young, fresh out of school and full of confidence and ideas, for others it may be a mid to late life calling to leave behind the monotony of nine to five and see some of this beautiful world. We are not talking about a beach vacation here, but the desire to pack your sturdy backpack and set out on a roving journey through one or a number of less than first world countries.

So once we have this desire to travel the how to do it starts to play on our minds. Should you book a group tour or go solo and be independent? Hours of leafing through colourful brochures or browsing on line can leave you cross eyed and the large bold printed figures which indicate how much you have to pay may make travelling solo more enticing.

There are of course pros and cons for both styles of travel, but ultimately you have to decide which is best going to suit your travel needs and personality. We can offer this advice to make your choice easier.

Going Solo, Some food for thought:-

Safety – It’s always the ever lingering doubts about how safe are you going to be if you travel alone? Well in my view, travel safety always comes down to commonsense.  Basically if you make sensible choices in regards to your accommodation, your character socializing choices and keeping track of your money and location, you will not have much trouble with safety. And nowadays many, many people travel so no matter where you are you will most likely meet others to travel with and gather advice from about where to go and where to avoid. You will soon discover the back packers grape vine and no doubt hear about places to avoid and places not to miss, shading characters and fantastic local spots etc.

Freedom – Ultimately, if you travel alone you have complete freedom to move at your will and choose who you travel with. If you meet people on route and get along, you can team up and travel together. Quite often lifelong friends are made by travelling this way. Also you are not locked in to set dates and travel plans, if you absolutely love a place, then you are completely free to stay and vice versa if you hate a place. When I first travelled we had a mix of solo and planned tours and I personally at times loathed the idea of having to leave a place we loved just to meet a tour or catch a flight. Another good tip is open ended train, bus and plane tickets.....may cost a tad more but worth the added freedom it brings.

When booking an organised tour:-

So you have decided to join a tour, for whatever reason, the added safety, ease of travel, meeting likeminded travellers or the pure convenience. You should know that group tours do not always have to be dull. Here are some things you should look out for.

Small is beautiful – Look for a company that limits group sizes. It’s much better to have a small group than a big one. You will have a much better local experience, be closer to your guide and fellow travellers, and not get lost in the crowd. But you should also try and find out how many other people are booked,  because on the downside, if it’s just you and one other and you don’t get along....well then you are going to be stuck together for possibly a very long time, and at most times sharing rooms unless you opt for single accommodation at a cost. The ideal size for organised group travel is between four and 12 people.

Locally Operated – Try and find a tour company that uses local guides and amenities rather than foreign ones in the country(s) that you will be travelling. This way you will get a much better cultural experience and also your travel dollar will more likely go where it is needed, and not into a giant corporation pocket back in the western world.

Flexibility– Look for a company that has a degree of flexibility, in regards to their itineraries. For example optional activities for adventure seekers, Add On’s that allow you to see more of the country and opt out options on some activities you may not want to do like a museum tour or a rafting trip etc.

Down Time – Look for a tour that gives you a bit of free time and free days. You may just need a break from your travel pals, or just some time to explore on your own once your courage begins to bloom. Try and avoid a tour program that crams in lots of things and involves lots of travelling and long travel days in a row. You will get tired and cranky. Also make sure ample time is given to explore major sights and attractions. A well thought out program that explores the highlights as well as the local cultural will be much more enjoyable than a crammed coach ride around a country with the guide pointing sights out of the window as you wiz by or repeatedly pile out and back in the bus in your 15 minutes!

Hidden Costs
When booking a tour, always, always check out thoroughly what is and is not included in the price. Check companies against each other. Inclusions to look out for are meals, entrance fees and domestic flights. If these are not included it could end up costing you a lot more. You will be surprised at how many companies get away with looking cheaper but in the end work out more expensive for you with all the hidden extras.

The other big one is the LOCAL PAYMENT. An advertised price might look cheap but when you delve in you may find that you have to pay up to US$400 in local payment on arrival to your guide! Let me let you in on something here that local payment is probably the money used to run your entire trip in your destination country! Of course the travel agent you booked through takes a commission on the booking, and a well earned one at that after all they are doing you a service, but where is the rest of that money going? It is certainly not benefitting the local communities you will be travelling through.

One last thing to look at is the cancellation policy. If for any reason you change your mind, get sick or cannot attend the tour, how much do you stand to lose and will your insurance company reimburse you? Never ever travel uninsured!

Saving Money
Another good tip is to look for a tour you might like in the country you want to travel in one of the travel agents brochure, get an idea of what’s included and where the tour goes. Then look on line for a local agent in that country. Chances are that the international company producing the brochure uses a local agent to operate the tour at a third of the price that you will pay. So get on line, make contact with some local agents and get them to price the tour for you. On the down side you cannot always be guaranteed a good sized group from a local agent and the reputation may be questionable. That’s also where travel forums online come in handy, check around for people that have done a similar thing and ask for recommendations of locally based companies.

Mix and Match
If you still haven’t made up your mind, why not mix it up and try some independent travel and a booked tour. Get to your destination and take a look around yourself. Chances are that the city you’re in will have some sort of tourist information area. Here you will be sure to find a hive of local agents where you can cheaply book a short tour to get you initiated. Once you are comfortable with the county and a bit of the lingo, or have met a few likeminded travellers, then you will feel more confident to head off alone.

Another good idea is to book an airport pick up or make sure the travel company includes it and spend your first two nights in a pre booked Hotel. It’s always nice to know that you have somebody waiting to pick you up and a place to stay. Gives you time to settle and get a feel for your destination.

Regardless of whether you go solo or book a tour, I am sure you will have a fabulous time travelling, for nervous first timers a booked tour is probably the better option, make your choices well and before long you will be a travelling pro and have no qualms about slinging on your pack and exploring the world again and again!!!

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About the Author

Generally I love life, love travelling and love sharing my experiences with people form all over the world. Adventure and Local culture are my passions.

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Know More About Type of Backpack

Backpack is one foe the most important outdoor and camping equipment. The outdoor camping trip could not happen without backpack and good quality backpack provides smooth and pleasant trip. Backpacks are design to fit to each personality of both men and women. The purpose of carry backpack is simply enabling us to carry all necessary for travel without leaving them at one place. And when you decide to buy your backpack, you should know what you intend to use it for. It is quite obvious that backpacks now are becoming the major equipment that traveler and camper must have. However, the factor to determine the type of backpack you would need is to consider from the objective. Types of backpack can be divided into four major categories which are, military backpacks, assault packs, full packs, day packs.

Therefore, the following detail will take you thought the basic guide of these types of backpack. You will get to know each of them about what they look like and short description of their usage. We are going to start to know assault pack. Assault pack typically known as mountain pack, which is suitable for camping and mountain climbing activities or any other recreation trip. The pack of assault type is probably biggest among pack of any other type of backpack as they are designed for carrying more stuff for long or mountain vacation. Also the packs come in two main types! They are internal frame and external frame. The purpose of these frames is to distribute weight evenly through the pack. The internal frame may have less capability of hold heavy stuff than the pack that has external frame.

The first type of backpack is day pack. Day pack means to some kind of pack that we use to contain stuff that will be used during the day. Therefore, it doesn’t need to be big and they are usually has low capacity. Day pack may not suitable for long trip that requires bigger and tougher backpack. However, you may use day pack with your long trip by us them as a personal bag to carry traveling stuff such as wallet, purse, air tickets, and all travel document. This is because when you travel, especially if you travel overseas, you should keep this kind of stuff handy.

The third type is military backpack. Military backpack is quite flexible and utilized because they are designed to be used in very hard and tough condition. However, you may find that military backpack may not have as large size as other type of travel backpack. Military backpack is also suitable for short trip and if you are willing to travel to remote rural area, military backpack maybe the one that you are looking for. The fabric used for military backpack is extremely hard and you cloud make sure that it will never easily tear.

From the detail described above then you can see that there's practical value in learning more not only about backpack topic but for all other ones. Can you think of ways to apply what's been covered in this article and as your knowledge about this topic may continues to grow, you will begin to see how it fits into the overall scheme of things.

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