Problem: Article: The body doesn't really need these. There are good and "bad" carbs. Bad carbs cause spikes in blood sugar. The key is choosing carbs that are high in fiber so the body absorbs them more slowly. Avoid carbs that are low in fiber.  Complex carbs are far better for you than refined or processed carbs. Foods with complex carbs include green vegetables, whole grains, quinoa, oatmeal, and popcorn.  Avoid white foods. That's one of the best ways to figure out which carbs are in the "bad" category. Rice, potatoes, and white bread are processed, refined carbs that are bad for you. Eliminate them, and you will see weight loss fast. Eat a lot of green vegetables. Many diets allow you to eat as many of these as you want. They're healthy for you, they fill you up, and they are low in calories. Broccoli, kale, and green beans are great choices. Anything green, fresh, and a vegetable is likely a "good" carb. Water is good for you, period. It will rev up your metabolism, so drink it constantly throughout the day. This is one of the top secrets embraced by people who are able to lose weight fast. Think of metabolism as being like a furnace. You need to keep the furnace burning to lose weight.  Eight glasses of water a day will spark faster weight loss.   People who drink sugary sodas find it hard to lose weight. Water is a much better choice. If you are sick of water, you can drink green tea instead. Like water, it will reduce your appetite, and it is sugar-free and low in calories. It's true. Many studies have found that people who eat breakfast are more likely to keep weight off. So skipping an early meal can actually backfire later.  You'll likely want to eat less later in the day if you eat breakfast. Eat the right breakfast, though. Steel-cut oats, fresh fruit, or even eggs can keep you full. The worst choice: Sugary breakfast cereals in boxes, which are basically empty calories. This one is very important. People who keep track of what they eat lose more. You may discover that you eat more than you thought you did.  Writing down what you actually eat every day can help you track calories and monitor what you're really putting into your body. Some foods that you might think are healthy, aren't. Use labels. Even better, avoid things in cans and packages, and go for fresh. And don't build your diet around juice. A lot of people mistakenly think fruit juice will help you lose weight. It can be loaded with sugar that will sabotage your weight loss.   If you must have juice, it's better to choose a homemade, green juice built largely from vegetables (remember, though, that even carrots and sweet corn can be loaded with natural sugar. Green vegetables are better.) Fresh fruit has fiber and other nutrients that juice does not. If you are craving fruit, try buying some fresh fruit instead. Jalapeno and cayenne peppers may slightly boost your body's metabolism. They can be added to drinks or solid foods to give your weight loss a needed boost.  Studies have found that chili peppers increase what is called "brown fat." The more brown fat you have, the more weight you are likely to lose.   Capsaicin is a compound found in hot peppers that increases adrenaline. This keeps your metabolism burning. It's a myth that you will lose weight and keep it off by starving yourself or confining your meals to one per day. It's better to eat less, more often. Experts suggest eating small meals or snacks every three to four hours to keep your weight loss moving. You're likely using less energy at night, so eating then is a bad idea. If you eat late at night - and especially if you eat the wrong things at that time - expect to put on the pounds fast and sabotage any attempts at weight loss. It's not just calories. The problem with alcohol is it depresses your central nervous system, which means you will lose less weight.  You also might be more likely to binge on your favorite comfort foods when under the influence.  Alcohol consists of "empty calories." That means it has no nutritional value. The other problem with drinking a lot of alcohol is that the body will burn it off first. So you're wasting energy that otherwise might have burned off fat.
Summary: Avoid processed carbs. Drink a lot of water. Eat breakfast. Keep a food diary. Limit juice. Eat hot peppers. Choose smaller portions several times a day. Don't eat late in the evenings. Watch alcohol consumption.

Problem: Article: Purchase any lubricant eye drops or artificial tears from your local pharmacy. Drip them either into your eyes or on your skin near the inside corners of each eye. Use the drops right before you need to look like you’re crying. Eye drops will roll down your cheeks quickly, so they should only be used in a pinch. Rub a thin layer underneath your eyes and on the tops of your cheeks. The product will give your face a shiny and moist look as though you’ve been crying for a bit of time. Avoid getting the jelly directly in your eyes since this could cause severe irritation. Rinse out your eye with cool water if this accidentally happens. Either use a vapor rub product or a tear stick from an online makeup store and apply it carefully beneath your eyes with your finger or a cotton swab. The chemicals in the menthol will slightly irritate your eyes and cause tears to form. They will also make your eyes look red and puffy to make them look more realistic.  Vapor rub products can be purchased at your local pharmacy. Keep the product out of your eyes since it will cause severe irritation. Immediately rinse your eyes with water if you get any product in them. Keep both eyes open and have someone blow a puff of air into each eye. If you find yourself blinking when someone else blows, use your fingers to force your eyes open. Tear blowers are sold by online makeup stores and contain menthol to promote tears faster.
Summary: Drip eye drops in the corners of your eye for the easiest crying effect. Rub petroleum jelly under your eyes to make it look like you’ve been crying. Rub a menthol product just under your eyes to form real tears. Hold your eye open and have someone blow on it to create natural tears.

Problem: Article: As soon as the contract is signed and the final details are in order, remove the statue from its place in your yard. Unwrap the protective cloth and wash away any dirt that managed to get on the statue itself.  According to legend, if you leave the statue in the yard, the new owners of the house will not be able to stay there for a long time. New owners will come and go until the statue is finally removed. While there may not be any proof to back this legend, removing the statue should at least be done as a sign of respect. Offer a prayer of thanks—first to God, and then to St. Joseph for his intercession. You can offer a prayer from your heart and in your own words, or you could say a generic pre-written prayer of thanks. Either way, the important thing is to pray with sincerity. An example prayer of thanks would be: "Heavenly Father, I thank you for my life and everything you have bestowed upon me and upon all people, this day and every day. I thank you for the good and bad, the understanding of forgiveness, and your holy power, without which we would have nothing. I thank you this day for all your blessings, your gifts, your never ending love for us. Although we all are sinners, I ask you to forgive me every day for what I might have done wrong, that I might not have noticed. Even though we all come short of the glory of God, I thank you for the sacrifice of your only son Jesus Christ for all our sins. You and only you know us Father and you know if our hearts are true. So once again, I thank you with all my heart and soul. In the name of Christ I pray. Amen." Since intercession to St. Joseph helped you sell your home, it is customary to display the statue you buried in your new home. Doing so demonstrates gratitude and reverence. The display does not need to be anything fancy. Simply sitting the statue on your mantel or desk will suffice.
Summary:
Dig up the statue when your house sells. Give thanks. Display the statue in a place of honor in your new home.