<b>The Internet Essay</b> Recently I read an essay from one of my favorite writers. Scott Ringwelski writes an essay each week called Positive Pause. Last week s issue starts . . . No Problem actually is. No problem. It seems natural, easy going, off the cuff, casual. It s a throwaway line for a disposable world. But the lessons she taught me live on: The 5 important life lessons I learned from my dog You can learn a lot from being a pet owner and the lessons begin from the first day your furry family member steps into your life and continue after you say your final farewell. In many ways, my dog was a far better person than I can ever hope to become. Women who are successful in their relationships and careers without compromising the highest values that ring so true in all of our hearts. I can also say that I have much to offer in one-on-one coaching as a result of my own life experience with women and my perspective on the unique power of women. Often the answer surprises me but after some reflection I decided this fact was due to something pretty wonderful. My child has his priorities in the right order. Noah's grandparents live in another state so when they visit there tends to be even more spoiling than might be expected from grandparents. * After six months -- Start losing weight quite rapidly. Once you make the commitment to exercise several times a week, don't stop there. You should also change your diet and/or eating habits,' says Zwiefel. Counting calories or calculating grams and percentages for certain nutrients is impractical. Instead, I suggest these easy-to-follow guidelines: * Eat several small meals (optimally four) and a couple of small snacks throughout the day * Make sure every meal is balanced -- incorporate palm-sized proteins like lean meats, fish, egg whites and dairy products, fist-sized portions of complex carbohydrates like whole-wheat bread and pasta, wild rice, multigrain cereal and potatoes, and fist-sized portions of vegetable and fruits * Limit your fat intake to only what's necessary for adequate flavor * Drink at least eight 8-oz. The next time you start to "lose it," become active in that process and make a different choice. JUST DO IT. (Thank you, Nike.) Breathe, relax, or play a mental tape that helps you get centered. Visualize your "happy place," as one of my clients puts it. DISCIPLINE. Don't settle for letting yourself be hijacked by your reactions.