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Empower Your Wellness Journey With These Simple Lifestyle Changes Wellness and self-care are foundational elements for a harmonious existence, blending physical, mental, and emotional health into a cohesive state of being. Setting and achieving wellness goals is vital for a balanced life, allowing you to meet your needs and aspirations with a clear focus. Simple strategies can help you maintain consistency in your pursuit, making it easier to manage daily stresses and challenges. In this article, courtesy of  Redefining The Face  of Beauty , we will explore various methods to enhance your commitment to self-care and wellness. 1. Define Your Path Understanding your personal definition of wellness is essential for embarking on a healthier lifestyle. Start by breaking down your broader goals into smaller, manageable tasks that feel achievable, avoiding the sense of being overwhelmed. Specificity in setting these goals is crucial, as it provides clear direction and focus, making your obj

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THE GREATEST OLYMPIANS IN 2012

Brief facts about the Olympics!
  • The first Olympic games were held in Athens, in 1896.
  • CBS covered the first Olympics in 1960 during the summer games in Rome.
  • International event, with more than 200 nations competing.
  • Features summer and winter sports.
  • Pierre De Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee.
  • The selection of teams is made by the (NOC) National Olympic Committee. Each country has their own committee.
  • The athletes that win first, second and third win medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
  • The medals are not real, they are silver covered with a thin layer of Gold.
  • Now the Olympics include both male and female events. Historically, women were not permitted to participate until the 1900s. Only young men were allowed.
  • The Olympic torch is used as a symbol.  Before each game, it is lit in Olympia, Greece and carried by runners during a relay. Every National flag includes one of the five colors.
  • The five Olympic rings represent the major regions of the world, Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceana.
The Olympic Relay!
9 Things you probably didn't know about the Olympic Torch!

  • The Summer Olympic sports are archery, badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, canoe / kayak, cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, handball, judo, modern pentathlon (shooting, fencing, swimming, show jumping, and running), mountain biking, rowing, sailing, shooting, soccer, swimming, synchronized swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, track and field, triathlon (swimming, biking, running), volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, and wrestling. 
  • The Olympian Medals of 2012
  • The Winter Olympic sports are alpine skiing, biathlon (cross-country skiing and target shooting), bobsled, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined (ski jumping and cross-country skiing), skeleton, ski jumping, snowboarding, and speed skating.





Olympic Sports: List of Summer and Winter Sports!
More information on the Olympic Sports, 2012!
For around the clock updates on the Olympics visit!


What is the Olympic creed?

"The most important thing is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well (Pierre De Coubertin )."

Why I am more successful than you!




THE GREATEST OLYMPIANS
 2012






Oscar Pistorius
"The fastest man with no legs"
South African sprint runner
Born: November 22, 1986
Weight: 179 lbs
Height: 6'1"



Watch Oscar Pistorius!





 
 

  
 
Archer Im Dong-hyun
 South Korean archer
Legally blind South Korean archer sets world records!
Born: May 12, 1986
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220 lbs
 
 


 
 


















 
Gabby Douglas
First black individual all-around gymnastics gold medalist in the Olympics
Born: December 31, 1995
Height: 4' 11"

 
 
  
 

American Gabby takes Gymnast Gold!








 



Douglas' life starting off !

 
The official website of Gabby!
 http://gabrielledouglas.com/
THE BLACK HAIR CONTROVERSY:
Gabby asked hair critics.."ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
http://madamenoire.com/202915/gabby-douglas-has-one-question-for-the-hair-critics-are-you-kidding-me/
Washington Post. Hope and Inspiration for black girls everywhere!



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sir Chris Hoy
 Scottish track cyclist 
Representing Great Britain
Hits record with five gold medals!
Born: March 23, 1976
Weight: 202.8 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
Spouse: Sarra Kemp
 


 
Watch Chris Hoy in Action!



The official site of Chris Hoy!
http://www.chrishoy.com/
Current news on Chris Hoy from The Sun!




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ruta Meilutyte

 
Nationality: Lithuanian
Youngest female winner of the
Olympic 100m swimming breaststroke
Born: March 19, 1997
Height: 5'8






BBC Sport Lithuanian 15 year old wins gold medal!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18906960










Adzo Kpossi
Sport: Swimming
The youngest competitor at the London 2012 Olympics, 13 years old
Born: January 25, 1999
Weight: 117 lbs
Country: Togo West Africa


At 13, Adzo Kpossi keeps it simple!





Usain Bolt
A Jamaican sprinter
Born: August 21, 1986
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 189.6 lbs
100-meter final
9.63 seconds
One of two (Carl Lewis) of the only men to win two gold medals consecutively in the summer Track events






 
 

The official site of Usian Bolt!




 
Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva



 
 
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 Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva
Brazil Womens Football star Cristiane is first London 2012 Olympics record breaker-43728
Born: May 15, 1985
Height: 5' 7" Watch her in action(video not in English)
Weight: 146 lbs

 
Get the latest on Cristiane!



 
  
 
Melissa Jeanette "Missy" Franklin
Olympic American Swimming
Born: May 10, 1995
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 165.3 lbs
Sets new world record!
 2 minutes, 04.06 seconds


 
Watch Women's 4x100m Medley Relay!










Overview of Missy Franklin!


 
 



 
 








Rebecca Soni in action!

 
Rebecca Soni
 
 
American swimmer
Born: March 18, 1987
Height: 5' 8"


 
 
 
 


The life of Rebecca Soni!












The Greatest Olympian Of All Time!
 
 
 
Michael Fred Phelps II
American swimmer
Born: June 30, 1985
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 200.6 lbs

Watch his final moments in Olympian History!


1. The official page of Michael Phelps!

2. Michael Phelps diet plan!

3. 2012 Olympic Records ESPN COMPLETE LIST!

4. Tips on Staying Healthy and Fit!



KEEP HOPE ALIVE THE MOMENT YOU STOP
DREAMING,
YOU DIE ON EARTH...

"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he
 (Proverbs 29:18)."

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