Motivating Morsels Ezine

Before You Indulge, Consider Nearly 150 Ways Sugar Ruins Your Health

As 2011 winds down and we approach the holidays, we're about to enter what I call the Season of Overeating and the Season of Sugar Gorging.

via www.sugarshockblog.com

Join Our New, Free Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community

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IN THIS ISSUE:

^ 1) Join our new Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community We Have a New Home at The Blog Frog!

^ 2) Break Free With Me in 6 Weeks, Starting Tues., Aug. 31.  (www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com) -- Specia*l End-of-Summer Rates

^ 3) Get Motivated & Entertained with Gurus Galore. With Great Experts on Gab with the Gurus Radio Show
Learn about Facebook & Forgiveness

^ 4) Help Sought: Get Fr*ee Coaching When You Volunteer or Intern for Me

^ 5) Are We Connecting Yet? Chat With Me in Facebook Smart Habits Fans, Follow me on Twitter
& Post Comments on My Blog

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^ 1) Join our new Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community
We Have a New Home at The Blog Frog!
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Exciting news! We have moved.

It’s been a long search – for over a year! -- but we’ve finally
found the ideal online home!

Join us our new Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community at
http://TheBlogFrog.com/stopsugarshock

Over the weekend, at the BlogHer ’10 Conference, I met the
founders of a wonderful new site, called http://TheBlogFrog.com. It’s an ama*zing place and very
easy for you to use!

While at the Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community at The
Blog Frog, you can:

•    Get support and encouragement
•    Easily start a discussion and chat with other members
•    Watch videos
•    Get and add sugar-free recipes
•    Create a profile
•    Easily access other communities, too.
•    Make new friends
•    Follow them on Twitter
•    Read their blogs (In fact, this site integrates your discussion
forum to your blog. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen!)
•    Add photos
•    Do searches for topics and easily find them
•    You can choose to pay an additional fee to connect with the
rest of the community,

Please join us now in the Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits
Community at http://TheBlogFrog.com/stopsugarshock

Would you like to become a Community Leader? We need help. If you
volunteer as a Community Leader, spending at least 5 hours per
week, you’ll get complimentary weekly group coaching calls with
me.

Join us now in our new Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community
at http://TheBlogFrog.com/stopsugarshock

And make sure to introduce yourself once you arrive!

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^ 2) Break Free With Me in 6 Weeks, Starting Tues., Aug.31.
(www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com) -- Specia*l End-of-Summer
Rates
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Are you fed up with your excess weight?

Are you at wit’s end because of your fatigue, mood swings, low
lib*ido, severe PMS and sugar cravings? 

And are you so fed up with trying over and over again and not
succeeding?

Research shows that when you have mentors help you, you can
finally succeed.

People in all walks of life use mentors. That’s how they succeed
so brilliantly.

So let me be your personal Sugar Freedom Mentor, guiding you to a
delicious state of Sugar Liberation.

Just think how great you’ll feel!

•    You’ll fit into your favorite clothes.
•    You’ll have more energy.
•    You’ll feel happier.
•    You’ll be able to concentrate better.
•    You’ll be more patient with your kids (if you have them) or
loved ones.

Yes, kicking sugar – or at least cutting back – can do all of
that! Pretty impressive, eh?
So join with me.

On Aug. 31 at 8 pm Eastern, you can join my next Break Free of
Your Sugar Addiction in 6 Weeks Program.

Even more exciting – I’ve slash*ed my rates for this program.

You can sign up for a one-time sp*ecial low rate of only $97. (It
was formerly $177.)

Join me now at
== >> www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com

Plus, by joining us this summer, you’ll get bonus programs.

Just imagine: In 6 weeks, you’ll get energy, improved
concentration, a better body and a boost in confidence.

Please note that spots will quickly fill out for this
end-of-summer Break Free program. So reserve now while there’s
still space.

Just go to
== >> www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com

FYI, when you participate in this program, you’ll have an
opportunity to be quoted in my next book. 

Get details and sign up at
== >> www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com

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^ 3) Get Motivated & Entertained with Gurus Galore.
With Great Experts on Gab with the Gurus Radio Show
Learn about Facebook & Forgiveness
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It’s a busy summer on the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show.

You can catch many interviews with helpful, inspiring guests.

For instance, listen now to the full week of gratitude shows with
21 experts.

Listen to the two shows about forgiveness. (You’ll get valuable
tips from Dr. Fred Luskin, author of “Forgive for Good” and with
Dr. Philip Friedman, author of “The Forgiveness Solution.”
(Sunday was International Forgiveness Day).

You also can get tips on how to use Facebook from yesterday’s
show with the authors of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to
Facebook.”

Listen to shows now and check out the show schedule at
www.GabWithTheGurus.com.

Please note that a Radio Assistant Producer Intern is sought. If
you know any smart, health-minded people, please tell them to
contact me immediately. (This is an unpaid position, but you will
get complimentary group coaching.)

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^ 4) Help Sought: Get Fr*ee Coaching When You Volunteer
or Intern for Me
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Help me to help you and people like you.

Become a volunteer, Community Leader or intern.

When you help out at least 8 to 10 hours week, you will get
weekly half-hour complimen*tary group coaching calls with other
leaders, volunteers and interns.

Learn more now at:

== >>
http://bit.ly/bMAdVu

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^ 5) Are We Connecting Yet? Chat With Me in
Facebook Smart Habits Fans, Follow me on Twitter
& Post Comments on My Blog
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With all this remarkable technology now available, we can connect
in several ways.

So join me, connect and chat with me now.

-    Join the Smart Habits Fans Facebook page – start connecting and
getting tips, information and links to interesting articles at ==
>> www.Facebook.com/SmartHabitsFans
-    Read and comment on my Sugar Shock Blog to get inspired,
motivated, educated and much more. Post your comments, too, at ==
>> www.SugarShockBlog.com
-    Follow me on www.Twitter.com/SmartHabitsGirl (it’s really easy
to get started)
-    Join our new Stop Sugar Shock & Smart Habits Community. Join us
now to get and share recipes, get a shopping list, get tips,
encourage others and bond with others in the same boat. Go now to
http://TheBlogFrog.com/stopsugarshock

See you soon?


Wishing you much sweetness!

Warmly, Connie


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Name My Next Book & Break Your Sugar Addiction With Me

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IN THIS ISSUE:

^ 1) Last Chance: Name My Next Book (Follow-up to Sugar Shock) - http://tinyurl.com/NameMyNextBook-PostSugarShock

^ 2) Join my Next Break Free Program (http://www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com) & Get
Quoted in My Book – Specia*l Lo*w Rates ONL*Y This Month—Limited to 10 People

^ 3) Late Ezine – Concussion Symptoms Kicked Up

^ 4) Get Motivated & Entertained with Gurus Galore. With Cool Experts on Gab with the Gurus Radio Show

^ 5) Connie Recommends: Learn to master Facebook marketing with 21 social media superstars.
http://budurl.com/FacebookSummitConnie.

^ 6) Connie Recommends: Authors, find out this month (August) what it takes to be successful with 21 super author-preneurs. http://tinyurl.com/SuccessfulAuthorSecrets-Connie

^ 7) Seeking Interns, Volunteers & Assistants. Get details here: http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/08/crackerjack-interns-sought.html

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^ 1) Last Chance: Name My Next Book (Follow-up to
Sugar Shock) - http://tinyurl.com/NameMyNextBook-PostSugarShock
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As I mentioned before, I’m now researching and writing my
next book – the follow-up to my book Sugar Shock.

Next week, the book will have a new title, because my new
editor at Hay House and I are about to name it.

But we’d like your ideas. This is the last call to get your
feedback. All who offer ideas get gifts. (I’m holding a
teleseminar just for you and answering your questions.)

In addition, the winning Book Title Giver gets several more
prizes (1 hour coaching, admission to my Break Free program
and other programs, a book, etc.).

Please share your thoughts now:
== >> http://tinyurl.com/NameMyNextBook-PostSugarShock

Next week, I’ll write with the new title and subtitle.

I’m eager to hear what you suggest. Please submit your ideas
by 5 pm Eastern today.
== >> http://tinyurl.com/NameMyNextBook-PostSugarShock

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^ 2) Join my Next Break Free Program & Get
Quoted in My Next Book -- Specia*l Lo*w Rates ONL*Y This
Month
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On Aug. 24 at 8 pm Eastern, you can join my next Break Free
of Your Sugar Addiction in 6 Weeks Program.

I’m offering this for a one-time sp*ecial low rate of only
$97. (Formerly $177.)
You’ll even get bonus programs.

Just imagine: In 6 weeks, you’ll get energy, improved
concentration, a better body and a boost in confidence.

Please note that only 10 spots are available for this
end-of-summer Break Free program.

FYI, those who participate in this program will have an
opportunity to be quoted in my next book. 

Get details and sign up at
== >> www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com


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^ 3) Late Ezine – Concussion Symptoms Kicked Up
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I wanted to motivate you on Monday or Tuesday as usual. I’m
late with this week’s Motivating Morsels ezine because my
concussion symptoms (headaches, dizziness) kicked up again
after working out hard on my B-Day.

I'm still not feeling up to snuff, but I keep reminding
myself that I’m lucky to be alive! (I accidentally ran into
a glass door on July 4.)

For what things are you grateful? Share in the Gratitude Celebration on Facebook –
www.Facebook.com/SmartHabitsFans

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^ 4) Get Motivated & Entertained with Gurus Galore.
With Cool Experts on Gab with the Gurus Radio Show
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It’s a very busy summer on Gab with the Gurus. I’m
interviewing many experts. For instance, I recently did a
full week on gratitude, with 21 gurus. (You can listen now.)
Yesterday, I interviewed Dr. Fred Luskin, a top expert on
forgiveness. Then, on Monday, I chat with Dr. Philip
Friedman, another forgiveness expert. (Sunday is
International Forgiveness Day).

Next Tuesday, I’m chatting with authors of a new book about
Facebook. And today I talk to Sheri McConnell, who helps you
to learn your why. Check out the show schedule at
www.GabWithTheGurus.com.

Speaking of my radio show, do you know any smart,
conscientious people? I’m seeking an Assistant Radio
Producer ASAP!

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^ 5) Connie Recommends: Are you one of 500 million people on
Facebook? Learn how to master Facebook marketing, connect
quickly with customers and prospects using Facebook. Get
info now: http://budurl.com/FacebookSummitConnie.
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You’ll get taught by 21 social media superstars at the live,
online Facebook Success Summit. Instructors include 22
social media super stars, including Brian Solis (author,
Engage!), Mari Smith (co-author, Facebook Marketing: An Hour
a Day), Justin Smith (Inside Facebook), Jesse Stay (author,
FBML Essentials), Paul Dunay (author, Facebook Marketing for
Dummies); experts from Intel, Microsoft Xbox, Cisco, the
Washington Redskins and SAP; Darren Rowse (Author,
Problogger), Jay Baer (Author, The Now Revolution), and
Michael Stelzner (Social Media Examiner)--just to mention a
few. Event runs online from October 5 to October 26.  Click
here to learn more: http://budurl.com/FacebookSummitConnie
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^ 6) Connie Recommends: Wow! Authors, learn how to be
successful this month (August) for FR*EE with 21 bestselling
authors. http://tinyurl.com/SuccessfulAuthorSecrets-Connie
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Wow! 21 successful authors reveal their secrets in the
exciting Successful Author Secrets teleseminar program. Sign
up now for this amazing program.
http://tinyurl.com/SuccessfulAuthorSecrets-Connie 

I’m very excited about this event! I already listened to Day
1 with bestselling romance author Greg Godek. Eager to hear
such author superstars as T. Harv Eker, Barbara DeAngelis,
Dr. Alex Lloyd, Marci Shimoff, Arielle Ford and many more.
Reserve your spot now.
http://tinyurl.com/SuccessfulAuthorSecrets-Connie 

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^ 7) Seeking Interns, Volunteers & Assistants. Get details here: http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/08/crackerjack-interns-sought.html

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Help me to help more and more people. In order to do this, I need some crackerjack volunteers, interns and one super-stellar assistant.

Get details here: http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/08/crackerjack-interns-sought.html

 

Again, I invite you: Last Chance: Please help Name My Next Book (Follow-up to
Sugar Shock). Send your ideas here:
== >> http://tinyurl.com/NameMyNextBook-PostSugarShock

Please note that I'm an affiliate of the two Connie Recommends programs mentioned here.  FYI, I only share information about services and programs that I believe could benefit you. Yes, if you do get something, I'll be compensated, but that will just allow me to continue to help people break free of their sugar addiction and other bad habits.

Gratitude Week on Gab with the Gurus

It's Motivating Morsels time.

This is a special week to motivate you bigtime.

Today is Day 1 of a 5-day Gratitude Week featuring 20 top gurus, who will share great tips and tidbits about gratitude.

You can listen to all 5 shows either live at 2 pm Eastern -- or later at your convenience.

Learn more here: ====== >>>>>>

http://tinyurl.com/GratitudeWeekOnGabW-GurusSked

During Gratitude Week, you'll learn:

• How gratitude can help wipe out obesity.
• Why gratitude is the ultimate anti-depressant.
• How easy it is to make gratitude a daily habit.
• How gratitude can help you overcome addictions and food issues.
• What's on the Gratitude Lists of Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, BB King, Kurt Vonnegut,
• Elmore Leonard, Morgan Freeman, Jeff Bridges, Francis Ford Coppola, Kristen Bell, Forest Whitaker,
• NBA great Steve Nash and Deepak
• How gratitude can enhance your happiness, optimism, self-empowerment and connectedness.
• How being grateful helps combat grouchiness, reduce stress and pain, trigger creativity, increase spirituality and resolve challenging situations.
• How love and relationships flourish where there’s gratitude and forgiveness.
• How to feel grateful even if you’re having a difficult day, month or year
• How to use gratitude to accomplish your goals.
• How gratitude can affirm your life’s purpose.

Get the schedule here

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http://tinyurl.com/GratitudeWeekOnGabW-GurusSked


Have a sweet week,


Gratefully,

Connie Bennett, CHHC, CPC, ACC

P.S. I'm so grateful for all of you. And this week is my chance to give back to you:

Get the Gratitude Week Schedule here

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http://tinyurl.com/GratitudeWeekOnGabW-GurusSked

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Connect on Facebook, Master Your Subconscious Mind & Name My Next Book

Motivating Morsels

This week’s Motivating Morsels will be quick, because I’m supposed to be on bed rest, according to my new neurologist.

4 Quick Things:

IN THIS ISSUE:

1)    Post-Concussive Syndrome
2)    Name My Next Book – The Follow-Up to Sugar Shock
http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up
3)    Master your Subconscious Mind  with Debra Berndt & Bob Doyle of “The Secret”
4)    Connect With me on Facebook & Follow me on Twitter
5)    Are You Single? Learn about Love Mentoring with Dr. Diana Kirschner


Now here’s this week’s Motivating Morsels.

1)    Post-Concussive Syndrome

Well, my suspicions were correct. My aching head was telling me something.
Learn more here:  http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/07/postconcussive-syndrome-dr-says.html

2)    Name My Next Book – The Follow-Up to Sugar Shock
http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

Have you shared your ideas yet on what to name my next book, the follow-up to Sugar Shock?

Please let me know what you recommend - http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up
  
3)    Master your Subconscious Mind

My hypnotist friend Debra Berndt – whose healing downplay is helping my head a lot – is presenting an amazing 4-week program, beginning Tuesday night, with Bob Doyle of “The Secret” on how you can Master Your Subconscious Mind. Sign up now here: http://letloveinbook.com/MasteringSub.html

4)    Connect With me on Facebook & Follow me on Twitter

Are we connected yet, thanks to social media? I invite you to take the next step.

My goal is to inspire, motivate, educate and nurture you using a variety of social media platforms.

First off, I invite you to become one of the Smart Habits Fans on Facebook.  There you'll be able to get links to interesting articles, Daily Smart Habits Tips, pointers to break free of your sugar addiction and other bad habits and much more.

Just go here: http://www.facebook.com/smarthabitsfans

Once you connect, please make sure to post your thoughts, comments and insights.

Also make sure to follow me on Twitter. Just go to http://www.twitter.com/smarthabitsgirl
(If you don’t have an account yet, just start one at http://www.twitter.com and then follow me. It’s that easy.)

I hope I inspire you!

Feel free to share interesting articles and ideas, too.

5)    Are You Single? Learn about Love Mentoring with Dr. Diana Kirschner

If you're single, you'll definitely want to know about this exciting fr*ee program on Wed., July 14 at 9 pm Eastern (6 pm Western) with my friend, the acclaimed relationship expert Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of “Love in 90 Days.”

Diana -- who has helped thousands of people find love -- is doing a a wonderful fre*e teleseminar with another friend Cynthia Rowland, to tell you about the value of love mentoring to find love.

Study after study has shown that adults who are mentored are more successful in their careers and in school. Women, in particular, have greatly benefited from mentoring with reports of greater self-esteem and a heightened ability to break through the “glass ceiling.” And love is no different. Learn more here about this fr*ee program to educate you about love mentoring: http://tiny.cc/ks0su

Grateful to be Alive! My July 4th Accident: Jonny Bowden's Summer Diet Boot Camp

Today, I'm just grateful that I'm alive, writing to you.

That's because on July 4th, I had a frightening, close encounter with a glass window that I never realized was even there.

I'm lucky to even be here today!

More specifically, without knowing it, I ran headlong into a large piece of glass, because it wasn't covered with decorative decals.as these, these or these.

Ouch is a major understatement!

Right now, I'm still shaken up, wiped out and hit by a horrific headache, nose ache, etc.

Plus, my hand is still sore -- somehow, in the middle of my accident, it got split open. (Thankfully, my cut got glued back together.)

My nose and side of my eye are sore, too. My face demonstrates (thankfully, not too obviously) that I got too friendly with a piece of glass.

But right now, I'm determined to keep an attitude of gratitude.

It could have been much, much, much, much worse!

My accident could have killed me.

Or, I could be in emergency care right now, battling for my life.

Yikes! The glass could have completely shattered, with shards splitting open my face rather than just giving me a few bruises and bang-ups from my sunglasses. My hand could have been cut up way, way worse than it was.

Anyhow, I'm grateful to be alive and relatively intact, even if it's difficult to type right now.

Now that I'm so glad to be alive, I'd like tell you how grateful to you, dear readers. Thank  you for your readership, support and connection.

I do hope that my close encounter with a piece of glass will inspire you to think about how grateful you are, too, for many things.

Coincidentally, last week I did a radio show about gratitude. I invite you to listen now to last week's Gab with the Gurus Radio Show about gratitude with Stephanie Gunning.

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http://tinyurl.com/GratitudeGabWithGurusStephanie

It's time to go to ice my face and head. But before I do that, let me share 2 quick things.

(1) Have you voted yet for the name of my next book (the follow-up to Sugar Shock?)

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http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

(2) If you'd like to shed wei*ght this summer, I urge you to join my friend Jonny Bowden's inspiring Summer Diet Bootcamp Challenge and his other other amazing products. Jonny is a recognized health
and weight loss expert, who has helped thousands of people around the world. Learn more now:

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http://tinyurl.com/SummerDietBootCampJonny-Connie

By the way, I'm a proud affiliate-partner of Jonny's, and I'm excited to share this  information with you. I've interviewed Jonny on numerous occasions, and his material is top-notch, and I gladly share this with you. While the link below earns me a little for telling you about this, I only provide it because I believe in it so highly.

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http://tinyurl.com/SummerDietBootCampJonny-Connie

Vote for Talented Colleagues to Host Oprah's New TV Show & Single Ladies, Get Engaged Soon

Welcome to your weekly Motivating Morsels Ezine,  where you get entertained, educated and motivated.

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IN THIS ISSUE

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^ (1) Vote for My Talented Colleagues Betsy Rosenberg, Donna Sonkin & Andrea Beaman in Oprah’s Host-Your-Own-TV-Show Contest on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)

^ (2) Why You Can’t Find My Video for the Your OWN Show  Competition (Yes, I’d Love My OWN TV Show, But…)

^ (3) Is Your Summer Intention to Find Love? My Friend Lauren Frances Wants to Help You Single Ladies Become Engaged by New Year’s

^ (4) Please Vote for the Name of My Next Book – The Follow-Up to Sugar Shock – Everyone Who Enters Competition Gets A Gift

^ (5) Struggling with Your Relationship to Food? Connie Recommends: Geneen Roth’s “Women, Food and God” 

^ (6) I’m Biking for Charity: Would You Donate, Please, to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? (My Team In Training (TNT) Bike Ride)

^ (7) Learn to be Ageless Wednesday with Cynthia Rowland and Jackie Silver on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show


Have a sweet week.

Warmly, Connie

To view this issue online, just go to:

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http://www.MotivatingMorsels.com 

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IN THIS ISSUE

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^ (1) Vote for My Talented Colleagues Betsy Rosenberg, Donna Sonkin

& Andrea Beaman in Oprah’s Host-Your-Own-TV-Show Contest on

OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)

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  You may have heard that Oprah and TV producer Mark Burnett have been inviting people from around the country to apply for the Your OWN Show video competition.

(Just in case you don’t know, Burnett has received accolades for introducing competition-based reality TV show to the United States. (He’s the one behind “Survivor” and “The Apprentice.”)

Anyhow, Oprah and Mark are looking for the next great TV talk show host to appear on Oprah’s new network, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). 

Many talented people have applied, but in particular, I invite you to immediately check out the videos submitted by my talented colleagues/friends Betsy Rosenberg, Donna Sonkin and Andrea Beaman.

 

Then vote for them if you like what they submitted.

(I'm sure you'll love what they did!)

Please watch their short videos now – and then cast your vote.

First, I urge you to watch Betsy Rosenberg. She's truly amazing. She's like the Eco Queen -- in other words, she was a pioneer in the go-green movement, who was talking about recycling when many of us didn't know what it was. (OK, I'm exaggerating a bit.) Betsy has an amazing background, too.

Please watch Betsy's video now and vote for her:

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=12004&promo_id=1

Donna Sonkin -- she's a talented, funny, charming friend from IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition).

It's been wonderful to watch her collect a following for her fabulous work to help women get Thin for the Camera.

Watch Donna's video and then vote for her:

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=22883&promo_id=1

Now, I urge you to see another wonderful woman in action.

Please view the video from Andrea Beaman, who I met because she taught at IIN. You may recognize Andrea from her "Top Chef" appearances. She's personable, funny and dynamic, too.

Here's Andrea's video. Make sure to vote now for her, too.

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=18389&promo_id=1

To learn more about this exciting completion, browse for videos here: http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=browse

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^ (2) Why You Can’t Find My Video for the Your OWN Show

Competition (Yes, I’d Love My OWN TV Show, But…)

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Many of you have asked me whether or not I applied for Oprah’s competition and where you could find my video. You can’t find my video, because I never submitted one. Let me tell you why.

First of all, I gave this very serious consideration. I even developed a fascinating concept for my own TV show. (In fact, I'm really excited about my idea for a show, which I've never seen anywhere.)

But after reviewing the guidelines for the Your OWN Show Video Competition, I realized – regretfully – that I just could not apply right now.

Here’s why: As I announced here last week, I just got a deal for my next book -- the follow-up to Sugar Shock -- from Hay House, the leader in self-help and transformational publishing.

I’m very excited, honored and committed to writing the best book that can help, I hope, millions of people, break free of their sugar addiction for good.

As I studied the submission guidelines, I realized that if I had been fortunate enough to be selected as a finalist that I just wouldn’t have had ample time to commit to it. (You need to be able to leave town to compete for 6 weeks.)

In addition, another guideline gave me pause. It said that if you have another contractual obligation that may interfere, you should not apply. That was the line that ultimately stopped me from applying. (I'm days away from signing my contract with Hay House, and I'll be in writing mode as the contest cranks up.)

Anyhow, I’m not about to jeopardize my book deal with Hay House. Work wise, that must be my priority. And I'm having a blast so far writing it.

So, even though I’d very much like my own TV show on OWN (or elsewhere), the time isn’t right.

But I’m still hanging onto my idea, because it would make for a great TV show. And my intention is to make it happen – but not while I'm on book deadlines.

Right now, I need to finish researching and writing my book. Speaking of which, would you please help me name my new book?

Learn more now

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http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

or

http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/06/help-me-name-my-new-book-win-gifts.html

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^ (3) Is Your Summer Intention to Find Love? My Friend Lauren

Frances Wants to Help You Single Ladies Become Engaged by New Year’s Eve

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With summer here, it’s time get clear on your intentions. For those of you females who are seeking the love of your life, I recommend that you pay attention. (For the rest of you, please skip to the next item, in which I encourage you to vote for the title of my next book.)

 If you’re a single lady, my friend Lauren Frances wants to help you. She wants to turn you into a “Dating Lovebird.”

 Actually, if you’re a single lady who wants to be married, Lauren – a renowned celebrity love coach, who has been praised by actresses Amy Brenneman and Kate Walsh – wants to help you become engaged by New Year’s Eve.

In fact, Lauren claims that in 6 short weeks, she’ll teach you to turn casual courtships into serious commitments.

You'll learn her breakthrough 'man-manifesting' process and healthy manhandling techniques (i.e. relationship skills) to which successful men RESPOND.

You can jump into this course whether you're actively dating or not, or really want to be! 

“Dating Lovebirds,” Lauren says, will show you how to go from flirting to seriously dating, and how to do partnership potential tests so you'll stop wasting your time on what she calls “the 70% suitors.” (You know, the guys who ultimately waste your time because they're not really the right guy?)

To learn about Lauren's program so you can (according to her) get engaged by New Year’s Eve, go here:

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http://tinyurl.com/GetEngagedNewYearLauren-Connie

Lauren’s claim that she can help you get engaged by New Year’s Eve may seem far fetched,  but just listen to one of her clients:

 “Lauren, Thank you! Thank you! Your coaching got me from a first date to my honeymoon in just 3 months. Literally, we left for our Bermuda honeymoon on 5/27/10, which was three months to the day of our first date. Many thanks to you for the great velocity with which I was able to classify my NEEDS vs WANTS and recognize the man of my dreams the minute I met him. Love Linda”

(Linda didn’t want her full name used, because her new husband is the head of a Fortune 500 company and doesn’t know she has a love coach. Her story is so powerful because Linda is in her early 50's, had never been married before. She wasn’t dating much for years before Lauren helped her. While her betrothal might seem super fast, her romantic results are not unusual, or even the exception, for Lauren's students. Lauren believes that once you get the right information under your garter belt, and know the right actions to take to make your romantic dreams a loving reality, you'll have your very own lovebird, too.)

Single and eager to learn more now?

Go here:

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http://tinyurl.com/GetEngagedNewYearLauren-Connie

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in Lauren’s course:

• How to spot 'buying signs' that he's serious about dating you.
• Relationship Negotiation Skills to go from dating to commitment.
• How to rate his 'Courtship Performance.'
• How long to give your dates a 'chance' when you're not sure if there's chemistry, or connection.
• How to spot when men are seriously pursuing the relationship.
• How to not get boxed in by one suitor until you're SURE about him.
• How to inspire men to commit to you and your relationship goals.
• How to put men in a pecking order without ruffling their feathers
• How to tell when men are in 'buying mode' with you romantically, and falling in love with you.
• How to keep your freedom to keep shopping for The One when you're just having fun
• How to turn a serious dating relationship into a serious commitment.
• How to tell if he's a player who will only disappoint you down the road.
• How to stay committed to your romantic roadmap and MANifest it.

Please note that I’m an affiliate of Lauren’s – which means that if you sign up, I get compensated. FYI, I only recommend something unless I know it works. And in this case, I just had to become an affiliate after hearing about the success she’s had with clients.

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http://tinyurl.com/GetEngagedNewYearLauren-Connie

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^ (4) Please Vote for the Name of My Next Book – The

Follow-Up to Sugar Shock – Everyone Who Enters Competition

Gets A Gift

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As I just pointed out, my next book is in the works.

It’s a follow-up to my first book, Sugar Shock, and it features a simple, compassionate, step-by-step plan to help you break free of sugar for good.

You’ll even have fun following the advice.

But I’d like your help.

Right now, Sugar Shock’s successor doesn’t have a title yet.

So I decided to hold a Name My Next Book Competition.

Then my fabulous editor and I can pick the title that work best.

Already, I’ve received some great ideas, but I’d love to get many more.

Please learn more about the Name My Next Book Competition, and then submit your vote here:

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http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

And spread the word to your creative friends, too, please.

FYI, even if I don’t use your idea as the book title, I may use your clever phrases within the book itself.

Anyone who submits an idea will get a gift from me.

That’s right. All of you will get gifts.

First off, the final prize winner gets several gifts as you can learn here:

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http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

But everyone who submits a title idea will get invited to a special teleseminar during which I’ll answer your questions, give you some tips to kick sugar and present a special guest or two.

So please share your clever, creative ideas for the title of my next book.

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http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up

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^ (5) Struggling with Your Relationship to Food?

Geneen Roth’s “Women, Food and God” 

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If you’re struggling with your relationship to food, I strongly recommend the new book from Geneen Roth, Women, Food and God.  

Geneen Roth is an engaging writer, who, with penetrating insight and irreverent humor, discusses our food compulsions.

She teaches personal examination, showing readers how to use their relationship with food to discover the fulfillment they long for.

Get Geneen’s book now:

==== >>>>

http://tinyurl.com/WomenFoodAndGood-Connie

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^ (6) I’m Biking for Charity: Would You Donate, Please, to the

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? (My Team In Training (TNT) Bike Ride)

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One of my intentions this summer is to get amazingly fit and toned (better than I am now) – and help a worthwhile cause at the same time.

Therefore, I’ve joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training’s program.

It’s an amazing program, where we get the support of coaches and fitness trainers, meet great people and at the same time raise money for this worthwhile organization.

My goal is to bike 100 miles on Oct. 9 in the Seagull Century ride in Maryland.  (Gulp! The most I’ve ever gone is about 35 to 40 miles. But they assure me that the training will make me more than ready.)

Anyhow, I invite you to make a donation – no matter how small.

All of your donations will go directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

I urge you to donate now.

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http://tinyurl.com/TeamInTrainingBikeRide-Connie

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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^ (7) Learn to be Ageless Wednesday with Cynthia Rowland and Jackie Silver on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show
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You think because you're getting older that you won't have energy to do the things you like?

Are you worried about losing your looks as you age?

Are you concerned that you just won't have that youthful feeling?

Fret not!

Let the Ageless Sisters help you.

Just join us Wednesday at 2 pm EST on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show, and you'll get tips galore to get younger as you get older from my friend Cynthia Rowland and her friend Jackie Silver. 

Remember, you can listen anytime to my radio show.

Have a sweet week.

To view this issue online, just go to:

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http://www.MotivatingMorsels.com 

Which Celebrity Said "Sugar is the devil."? Do Sweets Lure You When You're Down?

Motivating Morsels

Welcome to your weekly Motivating Morsels Ezine, where you get entertained, educated and motivated.

To view this issue online, just go to: ====== >>>>>> http://ww.MotivatingMorsels.com

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IN THIS ISSUE
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^ (1) Celebrity Corner: Who Said “Sugar is the devil.”?

^ (2) Do You Turn to Sweets When You’re Down? The High Doesn’t Last

^ CONNIE RECOMMENDS: Empowering  Books, Products & Services to Help You Get a Life That Rocks™

^ (3) Tap Away Your Carb Cravings, Pain, Fears & More

^ (4) The Virtual Vision Board Bootcamp to Make Your Dreams Come True

^ (5) Virtual Wellness Revolution Summit

^ (6) Dr. Pat Allen Live Weekly Interactive Teleseminars

^ (7) Celebrity Corner: Learn Who Said “Sugar is the devil.”

^ (8) Radio Show with me This Week

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^ (1) Celebrity Corner: Who said “Sugar is the devil.”
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Which celebrity said this: “Sugar is the devil. Sugar is kiddie cocaine….”

The celebrity went on to say:

“Watch kids at a birthday party. The girls are crying and the boys are turning something into swords.”

Ever witnessed any sugar-crazy behavior from your kids?

Hint. To learn who said this, you can go to page 266 of my
book Sugar Shock!

The answer also is at the bottom of this ezine.

Read on.

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^ (2) Do You Turn to Sweets When You’re Down?
The High Doesn’t Last
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Are you one of those who “self-medicates” when you’re depressed?

In other words, do you turn to sweets and refined carbs when down in the dumps?

One research study from Alabama found that 67 percent of college students turned to sugary-rich foods when they were anxious, depressed, tired or moody.

As soon as they ate something sugary, most of them felt better right away—they reported being happy, relaxed or energetic.

BUT… and this is a very big BUT….

Their high didn’t last.

In other words, they did not feel better for long.

“Ultimately, they got a quick lift in their moods, but it rapidly dropped again, because the food was only a TEMPORARY fix,” points out researcher Dr. Larry Christensen, author Diet-Behavior Relationships: Focus on Depression.

That’s why, he says, they need something like therapy, eliminating sugar from their diet or psychopharmacology to break that circularity and create a permanent improvement in mood.”

From my perspective as a former sugar addict and author of the book Sugar Shock!, it seems that people who turn to sweets and simple carbs are seeking comfort, compassion and sweetness. Sugar doesn’t fill them up.

For those of you who are struggling with sugar issues or weight challenges, I invite you to ask yourself: Do you want to seek "comfort" in food or in the arms of loved ones and treasured activities?

FYI, I know it can be very tough to break free of your addiction to sugar and refined carbs, which is why I'm dedicated to helping people do just that.

Learn more here
==== >>>> www.BreakFreeWithConnie.com

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Connie Recommends Empowering Books, Products & Services to
Help You Get a Life That Rocks™
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^ (1) Tap Away Your Carb Cravings, Pain, Fears & More
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Have you heard the much-talked about documentary film, “The Tapping Solution,” which spotlights the amazing power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to change lives? This breakthrough film -- which features such renowned experts as Jack Canfield, Cheryl Richardson, Bruce Lipton, Carol Look, Dr. Joe Mercola, Joe Vitale, Dr. Norm Shealy, Bob Proctor, Carol Look and Dr. Patricia Carrington -- explores meridian tapping, a healing tool based on the body's subtle energy systems and meridians.

In a hurry? Get info now at:  ==== >>>> http://tinyurl.com/TappingSolution-Connie

 In this riveting 90-minute film, “The Tapping Solution,” you'll learn the secrets to getting the most out of tapping so you, too, can experience the miracles and breakthroughs that are cited in the film. Now, the creators of this film are offering you a chance to learn more now.

This ONLY for you if you are READY to change. To create and manifest what you most dream of and desire in life, learn about "The Tapping Solution" now.

In case you haven't heard about EFT, it has been used:

•  To help people overcome addictive patterns like over-eating ansmoking
•  To overcome fears related to public speaking, concentration and sports.
•  To release pain and trauma.
•  To clear limiting beliefs
•  To put the Law of Attraction into effect
•  To let go of fears
•  To resolve insomnia
•  To manage your depression, anger and other disturbing emotions.
•  And much more

I invite you now to check out "The Tapping Solution" and to share this with your friends, too. Just send them to http://tinyurl.com/TappingSolution-Connie

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^ (2) The Virtual Vision Board Bootcamp to Make Your
Dreams Come True
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You can make your dreams come true in six weeks or less, according to Joyce Schwarz, Hollywood career and new business strategist and author the bestselling book, The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life. FYI, I’m one of the speakers in this program that begins June 21, 2010 -- the first day of summer -- and continues for six weeks with both weekly teleconferences (on Mondays) and small group coaching (on Wednesdays). You can listen later, at your convenience.

In a rush to get details? Just go to ==== >>>> http://tinyurl.com/VisionBoardBootcamp-Connie

In this Virtual Vision Board Bootcamp, you’ll learn:

• Secrets and strategies to make your dreams come true
• The 3 reasons most people’s vision boards don’t work for them.
• How to create a vision statement that guides you to achieve your dreams.
• How to do the ancient art of visioning. 
• How to realize your vision even if you have zero or little money in the bank today.
• How to travel and live in your dream house and destination even if you've never left your hometown before -- and do it for little or no cost.
• The top ways to make sure that your dreams thrive and don’t die.
• Where to put your vision board in your home

Virtual Vision Board Bootcamp inspiring speakers and experts include:

• Lisa Osborne, Goddess of Destiny and Los Angeles radio news anchor and talk show host.
• Raleigh Pinsky, best-selling author of 101 Ways to Promote Yourself: Tricks Of The Trade For Taking Charge Of Your Own Success
• Yours truly (Connie Bennett, Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life--and How You Can Get Back on Track)
• Beth Greer, former president of the Learning Annex, bestselling author of Supernatural Home and eco-authority expert
• Marisa Petroro, actress (Showtime's "Dexter") and briefcase model on NBC’s "Deal or No Deal."(She'll share how she used a vision board to beat sarcoma and why she's raising $1 million for her favorite charity.)
• Marie Diamond, feng shui master, who appears in The Secret
• Aras Baskauskas, NBC’s $1 million winner of the "Survivor" (he'll share what he learned and what you need to know)and
• Jim Stovall, speaker and author of The Ultimate Gift blockbuster book and movie

Sign up now for this exciting program ==== >>>>:http://tinyurl.com/VisionBoardBootcamp-Connie

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^ (3) Dr. Christiane Northrup, Caroline Myss, Dr. Bernie Siegel & More in Wellness Revolution
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Have you learned yet about the Wellness Revolution Summit that presents 21 of the world’s leading health experts – including Dr. Christiane Northrup, Caroline Myss, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. David Simon and David Wolfe – in a free Wellness Revolution, from June 16 to July 16?  This is a great teleseminar series with top gurus in the exploding area of complementary medicine, that is, those who combine medical practice with homeopathic/holistic health and healing.

In a hurry? Sign up now to hear these 21 leading experts for free: ====== >>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

You also get gifts if you sign up. Just click here to register and get your free bonus gifts now:

Sign up now: ====== >>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

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^ (4) For Singles – Dr. Pat Allen Live Weekly Interactive Teleseminars
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People living in Southern California are fortunate, because they can catch the renowned relationship expert Dr. Pat Allen at a variety of venues on a regular basis, but if you live anywhere in the U.S. you can now speak with her personally every Monday during the Dr. Pat Allen Live and Interactive Tele-Seminar.

These phone-in Tele-Seminars are held every Monday, from 4 to 5:30pm (PST), and people keep calling back week after week to share one-on-one with Pat with their questions, problems, issues and situations — to which she will offer therapy based on her 38 years of counseling experience. It's the next-best thing to making an office appointment!

Sign up now, if you want the chance to pick Pat's brain or just "lurk" in the background and listen in as she counsels others. To join and/or get more information, call Jim Hallowes, director of the Dr. Pat Allen WANT® Institute at (310) 390-4767 so you can get the special call-in number and your personal PIN to participate next Monday at 4 pm PST.

This is a chance to get 9 hours live with Dr. Pat Allen in person to answer your questions and give you insights into how to become more successful in your relationships, your marriage and life. Special Offer: The regular price for a series of six 90-minute live and interactive sessions has been $295, but for a limited time, you can get them for just $195. (That’s less than $22 per hour, far less than the $170 per hours or more if you speak with Pat through her office.)

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^ (7) Celebrity Corner: Learn Who Said “Sugar is the devil.”
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“Sugar is the devil. Sugar is kiddie cocaine. Watch kids at a birthday party. The girls are crying and the boys are turning something into swords.”

This fascinating quote comes from Marilu Henner, actress and author of Healthy Kids.

You can find more fascinating information in my book Sugar Shock!

Get it now:

==== >>>>
http://snipurl.com/sugar-shock

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^ (8) Radio Interviews With Me
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Catch me this week in 3 interviews.

Mon., June 21
Interview with Gary Null from 3:30 to 4 PM EST. Airs on WPFW
(89.3 FM).

Tues., June 22
2 pm EST Radio Interview on "Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina" -
Listen here - http://naturalcounselor.com/radioshow/. Host: Irina
Wardas, HHC, AADP, Women's Holistic Health, Nutrition & Relationship Expert

Wed., June 23
2 pm EST Connie's Gab with the Gurus with Doug Varrieur,
author of Fat to Skinny

Get more info anytime about my schedule
at http://www.sugarshockblog.com/connies-calendar.html

Please note: I’m a compensated affiliate for some programs I mention, but I only share information about services and products in which I believe.

Dr. Christine Northrup, Carolyn Myss and Dr. Bernie Siegel Join Wellness Revolution

Motivating Morsels

Welcome to your weekly Motivating Morsels Ezine, where you get entertained, educated and motivated.

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IN THIS ISSUE
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^ (1) Fr*ee Audio Replays to Let Go of Your Sugar Addiction & Get Inspired by “Sugar Kickers”

^ (2) Dr. Christine Northrup, Caroline Myss, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. David Simon, David Wolfe & other world famous healers Appear in the Wellness Revolution Summit

^ (3) Nature Lovers: Watch Where You Walk & Play in this Nice Weather: Beware of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks

^ (4) I’m Now Certified by the International Coach Federation, Too -- First 15 People can Join the Certification Celebration Special

^ (5) Help for Aspiring Authors & Published Authors: New Write a Book Before You Die Blog – Write a Book FAST

^ (6) Dolly Parton’s Funny Take on Dieting

^ (7) Connie’s Calendar: When I’m on Radio Shows, Giving Fr*ee Teleseminar or Speaking in Your Area

^ (8) Upcoming Guests on Gab with the Gurus: Write to Change the World with Catherine Orenstein (Tomorrow or Later), Go from Fat to Skinny with Doug Varrieur & Become Ageless With Cynthia Rowland & Jackie Silver

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Get entertained, educated & motivated now…

NOW, for your Motivating Morsels…

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^ (1) Fr*ee Audio Replays to Let Go of Your Sugar Addiction & Get Inspired by “Sugar Kickers”
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People often ask me:

•     “Why should I kick sugar?”
•    “How will I feel?”
•    “Is it really worth it?”

To give you some answers, I invite you to check out my fre*e
interviews with successful Sugar Kickers.

Get your free replays now:

====== >>>>>>
http://tinyurl.com/AudioReplaysLetGoOfSugarConnie

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^ (2) Dr. Christine Northrup, Carolyn Myss, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. David Simon, David Wolfe
& other world famous healers Appear in the Wellness Revolution Summit from June 16 to July 16
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It’s time to mark your calendars!

You can listen to 21 of the world’s leading health experts – including Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. David Simon and David Wolfe – in a fre*e Loyd Wellness Revolution, from June 16 to July 16.

This is a great teleseminar series with top gurus in the exploding area of complementary medicine, that is, those who combine medical practice with homeopathic/holistic health and healing.

Dr. Christiane Northrup kicks off the program on Wednesday night in which she’ll discuss
“Women’s Body, Women’s Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Healing.”

In a hurry? Sign up now to hear these 21 leading experts for fr*ee:
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http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

You’re invited to join me to listen for fr*ee to these top experts.

You’ll even get fre*e gifts just for registering.  So just click on the link below to get your presents.
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http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

It’s all fr*ee and includes fre*e gifts just for registering.

Act fast now to get into this program – there’s limited space.

Check out the rest of the speakers and make sure to sign up ASAP to secure your spot.

Just click here to register and get your free bonus gifts now:
====== >>>>>>
http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

Please note that I’m an affiliate of this Wellness event so if you purchase something I will get compensated. But I only recommend services that I highly recommend.

Hope to "see you" there:

Sign up now at ====== >>>>>>:

http://tinyurl.com/WellnessSummit-Connie

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^ (3) Nature Lovers: Watch Where You Walk & Play in this Nice Weather:
Beware of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks
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Did you know that when you’re out playing in nature—going on hikes, sitting or lying on the grass or sorting through wood piles—that you can be stricken with an often-ignored health epidemic?

While educating the public about the dangers of sugar is my key mission, I’m also driven to alert you to tiny, tough-to-see perils that lay in wait for you outdoors.

In other words, watch out for those freckle-sized ticks that can infect you with Lyme disease and other co-infections.

First, please read my recent op ed piece on AOL News. Then listen to my recent Gab with the Gurus Radio Show so that you can know how to avoid the fate of thousands, who—often unknowingly—get bitten and infected.

In a hurry?

Learn now about this terrifying, avoidable epidemic.
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http://tinyurl.com/OverlookedEpidemicBlogConnie

Why am I so passionate about this subject?

Well, unfortunately, two years ago I was bitten (unknowingly) while sitting on a towel on the grass in Central Park. Ever since then, I’ve been doing my part to educate people about Lyme disease. (Thankfully, I’ve recovered.)

I invite you. Please join me now in educating people so they can avoid such symptoms as:

•    Horrible headaches
•    Fever and chills
•    Muscle or joint pain
•    Mental confusion
•    Swollen lymph nodes
•    Neurological symptoms
•    And worse!

Please read my op ed on AOL News about this often-ignored health epidemic. (You’ll go first to my Sugar Shock Blog, where you can see an incidence map from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or CDC.)

Get surprised and educated now:
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http://tinyurl.com/OverlookedEpidemicBlogConnie

Next, I urge you to listen to my recent Gab with the Gurus Radio Show, where I interviewed 4 top experts.

Listen to it at:
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http://tinyurl.com/HealthEpidemic-AOLGurus-Connie

You’ll be educated by:
•    Pamela Weintraub, author of Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Disease Epidemic;
•    Dr. Leo J. Shea, III, vice president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Rusk Institute, a division of the New York University Langone Medical Center;
•    Phyllis Mervine, founder of the California Lyme Disease Association (CALDA); and
•    Connie Strasheim, a health care journalist and author of two books about Lyme disease, including her latest, Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment.

Again, please get educated by these gurus now.

Just go to:
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http://tinyurl.com/HealthEpidemic-AOLGurus-Connie

Here is the direct link to this year’s radio show.

2010
http://tinyurl.com/LymeDiseaseGabGurus2010Connie

I also invite you to listen to my other previous shows about Lyme disease by clicking on the following links:

2009’s two shows about Lyme disease
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http://tinyurl.com/LymeDiseaseGurus07-09Connie

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http://tinyurl.com/LymeDiseaseGurus08-09Connie

2008’s show about Lyme disease (you’ll hear my story at the beginning)
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http://tinyurl.com/LymeDiseaseGabGurus08-08Connie

If you or a loved one has had Lyme disease or if you have any thoughts about Lyme disease, please share your thoughts on my blog.

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http://tinyurl.com/OverlookedEpidemicBlogConnie

Just post something in the comments section. I hope to hear from you soon.

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^ (4) I’m Now Certified by the International Coach Federation, Too -- First 15 People can Join the Certification Celebration Special (Available only Through June 30)
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This is an exciting time for me. Recently, the International Coach Federation (the respected coaching organization) designated me as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

This is my 2nd coaching certification. I'm also certified as a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from iPEC (the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching), the acclaimed, rigorous program where I studied to become a life coach. In addition, I'm a certified holistic health coach (CHHC), thanks to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where I also studied. (Another amazing place.)

Now that I'm triple certified and have years of wonderful "pre-succeeding experience" (heck, call it "failing" if you like) to quit sugar, kick other bad habits or write my first book, I'm more than ready to help more people.

It would be my honor and pleasure to help you accomplish your goals and dreams. If you're among the first 15 people who act, you can receive my special Coaching with Connie ICF Certification Celebration rate. I specialize in three areas. Specifically, I can help you to begin:

•    To break free of your sugar addiction.

•    To realize your dream of writing a book.

•    To quit another bad habit or what I call a babit ™.

Learn more here now:====== >>>>>>

http://tinyurl.com/CertificationCelebrationConnie

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^ (5) Help for Aspiring Authors & Published Authors: New Write a Book Before You Die Blog (Help for Authors Blog)
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Are you an aspiring author?

Or are you about to be published?

Or are you already published?

If so, check out my new blog that provides Help for Authors.

You’ll learn about how to land a publishing deal, how to write a book (and fast), what great conferences you may want to attend, what experts can help you, what not to do, etc.

Go to

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www.WriteABookBeforeYouDie.com

or

www.HelpForAuthors.com

Please spread the word to your author friends.

Do you like Write a Book Before You Die or Help for Authors?

Vote now at
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www.HelpForAuthors.com 

Thanks to book marketing wizard John Kremer for posting this poll.

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^ (6) Dolly Parton’s Funny Take on Dieting
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Did you hear the funny things Dolly Parton said about dieting?

Learn more on my Sugar Shock Blog.

Get amused now.

You’ll get to listen to a short audio clip from me.

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http://tinyurl.com/DollyPartonDietingSugarShBlog

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^ (7) Connie’s Calendar: When I’m on Radio Shows, Giving Fr*ee Teleseminar or Speaking in Your Area
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People often ask me what I’m up to.

They ask me:

•    When I’m speaking in their area
•    Who my next guest is on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show
•    When I’ll appear on TV or give a radio interview
•    When I’m next giving a fr*ee telseminar and
•    When I’m holding my next live Break Free of Your Sugar Addiction in 6 Weeks program.

To make it easy to catch me live, virtually or via the media, I’ve now started a Connie’s Calendar section on my Sugar Shock Blog.

Just visit my Sugar Shock Blog to learn about my upcoming gigs:
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 http://www.sugarshockblog.com/connies-calendar.html

Would you like me to speak in your area? It would be my honor to educate, entertain and inspire both you and your friends, loved ones and colleagues.

Just get a group together, and I’ll come to your area.

To learn how to book me, just go here:

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http://www.sugarshockblog.com/book-connie-to-speak.html

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^ (8) Upcoming Guests on Gab with the Gurus: Write to Change the World with Catherine Orenstein (Tomorrow or Later), Go from Fat to Skinny with Doug Varrieur & Become Ageless With Cynthia Rowland & Jackie Silver
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Coming up on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show Listen live or later at www.GabWithTheGurus.com 

Tomorrow at 2 pm EST - Write to Change the World with Catherine Orenstein of the Op Ed Project. Learn how to get your voice heard even if you’re not an expert.

Wed., June 23 – Go from Fat to Skinny with Doug Varrieur (Hint: He kicked sugar and has all kinds of great tips.)

Wed., June 30 – Become Ageless with Cynthia Rowland and Jackie Silver

Wed., July 7 – Gab with the Gurus is on vacation. (You’re encouraged to enjoy quality time out, too.)

Wed., July 14 – Help for Authors: How to Use Social Media and How to Publicize Your Book with Author & Renowned Publicist Arielle Ford

Wed., Aug. 11 -- Kathy Gruver, MS, LMT, RM, NHC, author of The Alternative Medicine Cabinet

Wed., Aug. 25 – Voice-Over Artist David K. Jones

Wed., Sept. 22 – Queen of Your Own Life with Cindy RatzlafF and Kathy Kinney

Wed., Sept. 29 -- don Miguel and don Jose Ruiz on “The Fifth Agreement”

Wed., Oct. 13 – Robin Silverman on how “Good Girls Don’t Get Fat”

All shows are at 2 pm Eastern (11 am Pacific). You also can listen later, when it’s convenient for you.

You can download Gab with the Gurus Radio Show on iTunes.

Visit my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show page anytime to listen to live or archived shows.

Have a sweet week.

Warmly, Connie

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Motivating Morsels: 2 Easy Weight Loss Tips from Jena LaFlamme - June 7, 2010

Motivating Morsels: In this Issue:

1)    2 Easy Ways to Take Weight Loss Off the Back-Burner Today by Jena LaFlamme, Co-Founder, Weight Loss Pleasure Camp
2)    Moody, Tired & Unfocused? Take the Hypo Test &. Listen to Hypoglycemia Support Foundation Founder & I Interview Each Other in its 30th Anniversary Week
3)    Gab with the Gurus Radio Show: Relationship Expert Pat Allen Tells You “The Truth About Men” & How It “will set you free but first it'll pi*ss you off!"

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ONE: 2 Easy Ways to Take Weig*ht Los*s Off the Back-Burner Today By Jena LaFlamme, Co-Founder, Weight Loss Pleasure Camp
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If you find yourself feeling like weight loss gets constantly shoved to the back-burner of your busy life and you often wish for more time to focus on YOU, here are 2 quick tips to help stretch your time to optimize your weight loss.

These tips come courtesy of my friend health and wellness expert Jena LaFlamme, founder with Marc David of the Weight Loss Pleasure Camp. 

In a hurry? Get cool videos from Jena here:

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Now, for your tips from Jena.

“Since time seems to be the scarcest commodity for the modern woman, including myself, I wanted to hone in on how to best take advantage of time to get wei*ght los*s from the proverbial back-burner to the forefront of your life.

“1. Cook Fast
 
“Learning to make quick meals is one of the easiest ways to maximize your wei*ght los*s efforts. A meal you make yourself is one that:

“(a) Has no mysterious ingredients you don't know about
(b) Has the quality and quantity of ingredients YOU want (not the chef) and
(c) Can be tailored to your unique taste desires and requirements.

“Here are some fast and easy cooking methods to experiment with:

“(i) A rice cooker (This one of my best allies! The rice keeps warm when cooked and doesn't burn.)
(ii) A metal steaming rack. (These are designed to be adjustable to fit any pot. Put in a mix of vegetables on a medium heat, and in no time they are done.)
(iii) Steam-sauteeing. (Do this is a heavy skillet, heat the oil, mix in the food, and then add water and cover, to allow all of the vegetables to steam.)

“All of these methods are very fast and easy with little clean up and will save you time for part 2 which is...

“2. Eat Slow

As much as I will praise fast cooking for weight loss, when it comes to eating, "SLOW is the new sexy," as Marc David says.

“Slow eating allows you to TASTE what is coming in so that two VITAL things occur:

“(a) You get more pleasure through all the senses
(b) That pleasure signals the body that you've had enough to eat, stopping the influx of appetite-boosting hormones.
(b) Digestion is boosted and your fat-burning metabolism is turned ON!

“It's an easy to remember combo - Cook Fast, Eat Slow - one that makes the most of the time you have to get the best results.”

Wasn’t Jena’s advice helpful?

Anyhow, if you are fed up with die*ting, and desire a weig*ht los*s strategy that allows you to lose we*ight as you kick back, relax and enjoy the summer, then I recommend you check out
this free video series by weight loss experts Jena la Fla mme and Marc David.

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http://tinyurl.com/PleasureWeightLoss-Connie

One woman lo*st 20 po*unds without dieting or punishing exercise.

You’ll learn more in this free video series. Watch this now, because it's only going to be up for a couple of days:

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http://tinyurl.com/FeminineWeightLoss-Connie

By the way, if you're like many women, losi*ng those last 10 or 20 pound*s or more is one of the most important priorities in your life--with implications for your sex life, your sense of self-esteem, your
happiness, your romantic relationship, and even your career.
 
Is it worth it to you to spend a few minutes to access information that could literally save you years of more frustration, more die*ts, more self-loathing, and more weigh*t on the scales?
 
If you're ready for a shortcut that’s fun, pleasurable, and easy--then check out these free videos.

Click here for your free videos.
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Please note that this program from Jena and Marc does allow you to eat chocolate and other favorite sweets. So, if you’re a sugar addict, it’s up to you to decide if this program can work for you.
But even if you don’t eat sweets, you can learn some pleasurable principles in this program.

Disclosure: I only share information and tips from people, whom I respect. However, I’m obligated to let you know that I’m a compensated affiliate if you choose to purchase anything. Of course, any compensation helps me to keep helping people around the world break free of bad habits, derive more sweetness from their lives and get lives that rock. 

Watch the videos here.

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TWO: Moody, Tired & Unfocused? Do You Have Hypoglycemia? Take the Hypo Test & Listen to HSF Founder/President & I Interview Each Other in Its 30th Anniversary Week
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Are you headachy, tired or crabby?

Do you cry easily, have blurred vision or get heart palpitations?

If so, Roberta Ruggiero can help you.

Roberta is founder and president of the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, which celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday.

The Hypoglycemia Support Foundation (HSF) is an amazing organization, whose mission is to give information, hope and inspiration to those who suffer from the devastating effects of low blood sugar.

Frankly, I don’t know where I’d be today if it weren’t for Roberta.

Back in 1998 after my doctor ordered me to quit sweets because of my hypoglycemia, Roberta was my kind, patient hero and savior. Seriously. 

For months, Roberta patiently answered my many questions, was constantly encouraging and gave me hope.

If you are eating lots of sweets and simple carbs, chances are good that you, too, have been hit by horrible blood sugar highs and lows – hypoglycemia.

If you suspect that you have low blood sugar, take the great hypoglycemia quiz on the HSF website.

Go here to take the hypo test:
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Stay tuned, because the HSF will be adding many exciting new features to its website.

Get on the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation website mailing list now.

I also encourage you to make a donation to this worthwhile organization.

Then, learn about Roberta’s amazing story and listen to me interview her.

Listen now (just look for the last few links on the page:
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http://www.fasttrackkicksugar.com/replay/

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THREEE: Gab with the Gurus Radio Show: Relationship Expert Pat Allen Tells You “The Truth About MenN” & How It “will set you free but first it’ll pi*ss you off”
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Would you like to improve your relationship with your honey? Or would you like to find a significant other? And would you like to have some fun in the process?

It’s time for relationship expert Pat Allen to come to the rescue.

On Wednesday, on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show, I'm honored to interview the humorous, smart-talking psychotherapist and author Pat Allen, who will entertain you and educate you at the same time.

"Men can't think and feel at the same time," Allen jibes. "So when we're having a good time on a date, we know it right away. We think the man's been on the date with us. Truth is, it may take six to eight weeks for him to distill the experience and call us back. It's like a boa constrictor feeding off one mouse for a week."

Allen started her therapeutic shtick in Orange County, California over 30 years ago, and she's been gathering an ever-growing following ever since. She uses a blend of humor and outrageousness to cut through the psychobabble.

"Sex without commitment is foolish," she assures us, though "sex for money is okay — as long as both parties are in agreement. A relationship doesn't dissolve; it discombobulates," she points out. And "the penis is a magic wand," she says.

Comments such as these will get you to howl at her frankness.

During our interview, Allen will reveal secrets about men. You’ll get ideas that are discussed in her new book, “The Truth About Men will set you free but first it’ll pi*ss you off.”

She’ll also discuss her Dr. Pat Allen WANT® Institute "Educators of Effective Communication Strategies.”

And you’ll find out how to join her weekly and live interactive teleseminars so you can keep on getting entertained.

To listen to this Gab with the Gurus Radio Show -– just visit here: http://tinyurl.com/PatAllenGabWithGurusConnie

Have a sweet week. See you next week.