Tracking your meals, snacks and beverages in a food journal can help you become more aware of what you eat and also help you stay on track with a new diet plan. Purchase a journal or download a journaling app on your smart phone. Track as many days as you can. Ideally, track a few weekdays and a few weekend days. Many people eat different on weekends compared to a more structured work day. Check in with your weight daily to see how you are coming along with your weight loss. Regular daily weight check-ins may also help keep you motivated and improve your weight loss results. Step on the scale every morning as part of your daily routine, such as right before you brush your teeth in the morning. Writing down goals can be helpful with any type of change, but is especially helpful with weight loss. Jot down a few ideas of the goals you want to achieve throughout your 3 month timeline.  Be specific with your goal. Make sure it's timely, specific and realistic. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Set smaller goals before your long-term goals. Maybe make a goal for each month or every two weeks during your 3 month timeline.
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One-sentence summary -- Track your meals in a food journal. Weigh yourself daily. Write down your goals.


Conjunctivitis can have a variety of different causes, which only a doctor can determine. However, you can identify the symptoms common to all the separate forms of pink eye. Symptoms of conjunctivitis include:  Redness or swelling of the eye(s) Blurred vision Eye pain Gritty feeling in the eye(s) Increased tearing Itching of the eye(s) Sensitivity to light. You may experience many symptoms of conjunctivitis if your eyes have been exposed to chemicals. If this is the case, flush your eyes with a sterile eyewash for around fifteen minutes or, if not available, just plain tap water, and then seek immediate medical attention. You can also seek advice from the Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222. This is a relatively common cause for what appears to be conjunctivitis but is actually allergic keratitis. Patients can experience the above symptoms with an emphasis on bilateral eye itching (itching in both eyes). The symptoms are likely frequent but temporary based on exposure to the allergen. Non-eye symptoms associated with allergies include nasal discharge and sneezing.  These symptoms are usually more pronounced during spring or autumn when the pollen count is highest. Exposure to cat or dog dander can also cause or worsen symptoms. If you suspect allergies are the actual cause, try treating them with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, or Claritin, If your pink eye is caused by a virus, then you may notice symptoms specific to the viral version of the condition. You will have only unilateral eye symptoms (in one eye). You may also experience tenderness in the preauricular lymph node—which is located just in front of the ear—on the same side as the affected eye. This is generally caused by H. influenzae. The conjunctivitis will likely present in addition to a range of other cold and flu symptoms, such as sore throat, congestion, and fatigue. The additional symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis ultimately depend upon the type of bacteria causing the infection. The most common are the skin bacteria staphylococcus and streptococcus. However, sexually transmitted bacteria, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can also infect the eyes and cause conjunctivitis.  Staph and strep causes often stem from improper hand washing, frequent eye rubbing, and/or unsanitary contact lens usage. At the onset, you may notice unilateral eye tearing or crusting followed by a quick jump to bilateral eye symptoms. This is due to the highly contagious nature of the infection quickly spreading to the other eye.  For conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia, you may notice the common symptoms, as well as an increased amount of watery tearing and significant eye crusting (to a degree where your eyelids may be stuck together when you wake up in the morning).  In addition to the other chlamydial conjunctivitis symptoms, you may also experience green or yellow discharge from the eyes if gonorrhea is responsible for the infection. Tell your physician the exact symptoms you have experienced due to your conjunctivitis. This will help him or her confirm that the infection you have is indeed conjunctivitis and possibly even the cause. Your doctor will examine your eyes to help make a diagnosis. This may include using a swab to test for bacterial conjunctivitis.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify the symptoms. Seek medical attention if due to chemical exposure. Figure out if it's allergies. Note additional symptoms of viral conjunctivitis. Note additional symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. See your doctor.


If you really want to sweet talk a girl, then you have to make it pretty clear that you're into her. This doesn't mean that you should tell her how hot you think she is the second you've met, but it does mean that she has to see that you're into what she's bringing to the table. Don't be too rude, look around the room, or make her question your motives. Once she knows you're into her, it's up to you to win her over with your words. Don't worry if you're normally shy about talking to girls. If you act confident when you approach her and are sweet to her right off the bat, she'll respond in a positive way and will make you more relaxed about talking to her. Don't make it too obvious that you're sweet talking her. Don't say, "Hey, baby, what's up?" Or, "What are you up to, hot stuff?" Or she will want to pull away. Just come right up to her and say, "Hey, what are you up to?" Or, "Hey, I'm _____, what's your name?" You don't need a smooth pick-up line or to make a big deal about the fact that you're talking to a cute girl you like. Make it feel natural, like you're already friends, and take it from there. If you act too nervous, formal, or excited about talking to her, you may make her feel a bit nervous, too. The more relaxed and easygoing you are, the better she'll feel. Sweet talking a girl can have its limits. If you want to sweet talk her, then you have to stay respectful about not overstepping any boundaries or making her feel uncomfortable. If you don't know her that well, or even if you do, you should avoid saying anything overly sexual or vulgar because she will instantly want to pull away. Instead, respect her boundaries both by not crowding her or sitting too close to her and by not making any comments that are just too raunchy and that can be interpreted the wrong way.  Don't compliment her breasts, butt, or any parts of her body that are off-limits. If she starts talking raunchy, you can up the ante a bit, but don't just start off this way. An important part of sweet talking a girl is making her feel like the only person in the room. Make eye contact, and only break it occasionally so you don't come off as too intense. Turn your body toward her. Stop checking your phone or looking around for your buddies. Make her feel like all you care about is hanging out with her and hearing what she has to say. That will make whatever you say sound much, much, sweeter. If someone calls you or texts you and you really have to answer it, apologize or excuse yourself. Let her see that you really are focused on her. Nothing will make her lose interest faster than seeing you text your best buddy back and forth.
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Don't be shy about how you feel. Keep it casual. Be respectful. Give her your full attention.