The months of waiting are over; the film version of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight premieres today. The following for this series of books is downright fanatic, so we predict movie theatres to be mobbed by Twlighters. And did you know the film was mainly filmed right here in southeast Washington? We at Balance are trying to stay clear of the madness, but what about you? Are frothing at the mouth to see this movie? Do you think the Twilight series is the greatest thing ever or just a big yawn?

You can lose weight by overcoming your cravings now. Here are the latest tricks of the trade from researchers and experts.

Avoid Your Triggers:

Some people believe dieting is as simple as eating less of the same favorite foods you always eat. Not so, say many experts. To start new eating habits, you need to establish new eating patterns, at least for now. The old foods you crave will just bring you down. Over time, as you try eating new and different things, your body will begin to crave those new foods.

Destroy Temptation:

If you've succumbed to a craving and bought a box of cookies or some other trigger food and start to feel bad while eating it, destroy it. It’s the same technique smokers use to kick the habit. Take your temptation food and ruin it, run water over it.

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Let’s face it, when you’re waking up in the morning there is not a lot going on in your mind except fighting that magnetic pull drawing you back to bed.  As you get ready in the morning you probably don’t put a lot of thought into what you put on your body and face, but you might want to. There is a lot of funky chemicals and waste that go into your daily routine.

Your Face: Fresh and Natural

Even though cosmetics are a 35 billion dollar industry, many of the ingredients that go into your lipsticks and foundation are unregulated. There are certain chemicals that experts say you should always look out for, but an even easier way to protect yourself is to go with cosmetics that are certified organic and natural.

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Everybody believes they’re worth more, right? And we all know that during these times a little extra cash could help anybody. Instead of ditching the low-paying job you have now and leaping into the very dicey world of job hunting, try to get a raise at your current job. Planning and preparation are key when you ask for a raise. So are timing, your employer's pay practices, and the market-based pay rates for your job.

Steps in Asking for a Pay Raise - Research an Appropriate Pay Raise

Your goal at this step in asking for a raise is to know your employer's pay practices and the market pay rate for your job.

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Disturbed yet? Depending on your temperament, these pictures are gonna crack you up or give you bad dreams. Either way, you can’t tear your eyes away from them. And it all comes from this great new site I found where they switch the heads of grown men and little boys.