Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Seek the company of old friends. Discover new interests. Consider dating again.

Answer: You may have let some relationships fall to the side while you were in love, but those friends have not forgotten you. Go out and have fun with people you like. Learning something new is a great way to take the sting out of a break up. Take cooking classes, learn a new language, start exploring photography or plant a garden. People are ready at different times. Some are ready to jump back into the dating pool and others are hesitant.  Let everyone know you are ready to date again. This will inspire introductions, blind dates and other potential set-ups. You can also think about online dating. Make new friends if you are not comfortable dating just yet. Friendships can develop into something more romantic down the road.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Reintroduce certain foods. Determine your critical carbohydrate level. Expand your menu plan. Monitor your weight.

Answer: For the second phase, Balancing, you continue to restrict your intake of carbohydrates. You can consume about 25-30 grams of net carbs per day during the Balancing phase (a minimum of 12-15 grams of net carbs should come from vegetables), as long as your weight loss continues.  You can begin to reintroduce some nutritious sweet foods like berries, as well as nuts and seeds. You should, however, continue to avoid foods with added sugar. Notice how these foods make you feel. Remove them from your diet if the negatives outweigh the positives. For the second phase, you should try to determine the amount of carbs you can have per day while not slowing your weight loss. This is known as your critical carbohydrate level (CCLL). Determining this during the Balancing phase will help you to maintain the Atkins Diet in its later phases. You may have to experiment to determine CCLL, by adjusting the amount of carbs that you eat. During the Balancing phase, you can continue to eat the same foods that were acceptable in the Induction phase. In addition, you can expand your meal options to include reintroduced foods.  For instance:  Try mixed nuts as a snack. Add berries and/or nuts to a salad for variety. Serve nutrient-rich foods like green beans and avocados as a side with your protein at lunch or dinner. You should continue eating according to the guidelines of the Balancing phase until you are about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from your ideal weight. If your weight loss stops, reduce your carb intake.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give your dog treats and praise each time he successfully goes outside. Time the reward correctly. Consider using a bell or chime to aid in training. Keep your voice and manner light and friendly. Never punish the dog for making a mess.

Answer: Dogs learn best through positive reinforcement and they quickly learn the best way to get it. Every time your dog is able to go to the bathroom in his designated spot, reward him with a little treat, lots of praise, and a scratch on the head. You can, of course, reward your dog for other things, like learning how to sit and stay. All good behavior should be rewarded. When you're treating your dog for going to the bathroom in his spot, give him a treat and praise right after he finishes relieving himself. Don't give it too early or too late, or he won't associate it with going to the bathroom in the right spot. Some people have had success using the bell method instead of a treat. When your dog goes to the bathroom in his spot, you ring a bell or pleasant-sounding chime as part of his reward. The dog will come to look forward to the sound of the chime, which should only be used in this specific situation. The drawback here is that, eventually, you won't want to keep using a chime or bell every time your dog goes to the bathroom. Initially phasing it out might be confusing to the dog. Whenever you're taking your dog to the bathroom or talking about it, keep your voice light and pleasant. Never raise your voice or take on a menacing tone, because your dog will start to associate his bodily functions with punishment and fear. If your dog makes a mess inside, you can withhold praise, but don't yell at the dog or make him feel ashamed. If using verbal cues, such as "outside", "go potty", or "good dog" be consistent. The repetition of these words along with the action and environment will reinforce where you want your dog to relieve himself. Dogs don't respond well to punishment. It scares them and instead of learning to perform well for you, they learn to fear you. Never yell, hit, or do anything that could cause your dog to feel afraid. Do not rub your dog's face in his mess. Contrary to some beliefs, this does not teach a dog not to go to the bathroom in the house. The dog will not understand what you're doing and you'll just end up scaring him.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase your sketchbook and drawing materials from an art store. Assess your skill level, to search for lessons based on your experience. Search online for specific kinds of drawing instruction. Select a website with lessons that meet your learning style. Experiment with different drawing lesson formats. Search YouTube for free video instructions. Complete drawing lessons from quality resources.

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Choose between drawing or sketch paper, and buy at least four to seven different pencils in a varying hardness levels. At a minimum, you should get a rubber eraser and a kneaded eraser. You can also purchase colored pencils and charcoal for other drawing projects. Don’t forget the pencil sharpener!  Sketchbooks and drawing pads come in a variety of sizes, and any size will work just fine. Choose a book that works for you. You can get one with an attractive cover or decorate your own! A #2 pencil is an “HB” drawing pencil. For softer, darker marks, use pencils B-9B. For harder, lighter marks, use pencils H-9H. A standard set usually comes with pencils 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H. Online lessons usually break down into either beginner, intermediate, or advanced drawing. Decide on your experience level to help specify what kind of drawing lessons you should look for. Are you just picking up a pencil for the first time? Did you take 1 or 2 classes in school? Or are you an avid artist looking for new skills? Base your search query on your skill level and drawing interests, and browse your results. You can be specific or general with your searches.  For beginners, search for something like "Drawing lessons for beginners," "Free basic illustration tutorials," and "Beginner drawing tutorials. For intermediate artists, you can search for something like, "How to draw perspective," "Intermediate drawing lessons," and "Drawing landscapes." For advanced drawers, search for "Drawing mastery course," "Advanced drawing techniques," and "Drawing anatomy." There are countless websites that can get you started. You will get the best instruction if you select websites that seem easy-to-follow and fun. You can follow along with step-by-step instructions with visual aids, watch a video tutorial, download printable PDF instructions, or use a combination approach. Use websites like DeviantArt, Drawspace, Drawing Coach, Academy of Art University, Daily Sketch Challenge, and Pinterest. After you've tried one method, give another approach a shot! You may find you prefer another method after you experiment with a few options. Try a variety of instructions to improve your skills. Maybe at first you followed a step-by-step guide off the internet, but perhaps printing out the instructions and looking at a physical copy will also be helpful. Use search queries on your drawing interests and skill level, and look up tutorials on YouTube. Video instruction can be helpful because you get to watch and see how someone else completes the drawing.  You can learn how to draw things like animals, people, flowers, landscapes, and manga. Drawing techniques you can study include highlighting, shading, cross hatching, still life, perspective drawing, and textures. Search for things like “Drawing for beginners,” “Drawing faces,” “Figure drawing lessons,” or “How to draw a rose.” There are so many different resources online to learn to draw, though you want to be sure you are following the most reliable, helpful lessons. Review the website before you start. Look for things like the author of the site (accredited website or personal blog), variety of lessons available, experience of the person providing the lesson, the ratings, and number of views.