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Life! Ah, theres nothing wed rather have! If only the condo salesman would have known that extended life was included in the selling price of the condo back in 1984. Twenty three years ago, while visiting Mismaloya, just south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we were approached by a super condo salesman. His pitch was that after making the original deposit, the rental income would virtually pay for the condo. We fell for it and bought the full ownership condo and returned to Puerto Vallarta, known as PV or Vallarta by the locals, a couple times a year for many years while still working in Houston, Texas. We found that the week or ten days during each visit was so relaxing and stress free that one could totally recharge his batteries before returning to the hectic, high stress business life back in the States. After a week or ten days of sleeping like a baby, it was difficult returning to the routine grinding mill with the associated sleepless nights. The pace of life in PV, where everything can be done manana, was like being on another planet when compared to Houston. We always looked forward to the next trip to Vallarta and hated to see it come to an end.

We retired in 1995 and sold the condo in 1997 when we bought a luxurious newly constructed villa on the mountainside overlooking Banderas Bay and El Centro, the downtown area of Vallarta. Oh yes, the condo never did pay for itself! In 1998 we decided to make PV our home during the seven month high season of November through May and travel or cruise during the balance of the summer months.

During the ten years that weve resided in PV, weve had the opportunity to meet thousands of retired North Americans. These successful Americans and Canadians have retired to Vallarta in order to enjoy the many activities such as golf, tennis, fishing, etc. under ideal weather conditions. They are all active in the nightlife where dining is world class and parties are too numerous to count. These retirees range in age from 55 to 90 years old but they all have certain things in common. They are all very active, young at heart, and here to enjoy life to the maximum. For the most part, these retirees have the financial wherewithal to live almost anywhere, have traveled throughout the world, and have found Vallarta to have some of the finest weather anywhere, especially during the high season when the average daily temperature is 73F with .6 inch of rain per month, which if it does occur, will do so in the evening. The majority of our friends spend the high season in PV and then return to the US or Canada for the summer months.

Now, to relate the interesting part of the story; these retirees never seem to get sick or even catch a cold while spending their winters in Vallarta. Year after year for ten years, they return for another seven months of fun and games under glorious weather conditions. All too often, they talk about all the health related problems they had during the previous summer and the hospitalization required. Serious problems including heart attacks, angioplasties, by-passes, tumors, hip and knee replacements, etc. as well as less serious problems including pneumonia and all the other health related problems associated with aging. The odd thing is that there are two beautiful, new, modern, high tech hospitals in PV staffed with highly educated, experienced, and qualified English speaking doctors and very rarely do any of our friends ever need these services. We seldom hear complaints of ailments for seven months as these folks just seem to keep on going like Eveready batteries. Its not until they return home, that bad things seem to happen.

During the ten years that weve lived here, we have had only one friend die here. He was 93 years old and had just returned from a cruise following his summer in Seattle. We have had numerous friends die during the past ten years, but all the rest of them passed away during the summer while back home in the States or Canada.

We have no idea what happened to that condo salesman, but if our paths cross again, wed like to thank him for the gift of life. We feel better and some say look younger than we did when we retired to Vallarta ten years ago. Our personal experience tells us that due to the pace of life in PV, one has no excuse for losing sleep. With plenty of sleep, activity during the day under ideal weather conditions, and optimistic, fun loving friends all around, ailments are seldom seen in Vallarta. In fact, a number of our friends are not just hoping to see tomorrow, but they are hoping to shoot their age on one of the seven magnificent golf courses or catch a record setting marlin, tuna, or sailfish tomorrow! Although there is no empirical proof supporting our case, we suggest that anyone interested in having fun, feeling better, and living longer, give the Paradise known as Vallarta a try for retirement.

Jim Scherrer is a retired entrepreneur from Houston, has owned property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 24 years, and has made Vallarta his permanent residence for the past ten years. He founded Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Buyers Agents (PVREBA), whose mission is to reveal all the recent changes that have occurred in Vallarta while dispelling the misconceptions about living in Mexico. PVREBA acts exclusively as buyers agents by introducing North Americans to Vallarta, showing them properties that meet their needs and budgets, and assisting them through the foreign buying process, with all payments made by the listing agents. For the full series of articles regarding Retirement in Puerto Vallarta as well as pertinent Puerto Vallarta links, please visit us at http://www.pvreba.com/

manhattan Business Owner Knows to work Out and reaps the benefits in increased bottom line. Young manhattan professionals - Don't forget your body as you go for your Business and Career goals.

A Healthy Idea. WARNING the feeling from exercising and exercising itself is addictive, but I think you can handle it. Remember your body is craving for you to do these quick weight lifts. Your body has everything in place, ready to go.

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Dont Ever be discouraged (A wasted and damaging emotion), do what you can. If some emergency happens in your life and you miss a few days or any amount of time JUST jump back in. Exercising your body compared to not Exercising your body is always the positive choice. There are also floor exercises you can do to work on each of these muscle groups.

A guide I put together years ago.

For a close to complete body workout, knock off these weight exercises daily or every other day. A pair of dumbbells is all that is needed for most exercises. If you dont have dumbbells use pressure against a wall or doorway, etc. Of course use no equipment and knock off lots of push ups and sit ups. I think a short workout with weights is a good start before knocking off quality push ups, plus you can be in any shape to do the following weight routine. OF COURSE, IF YOU havent been exercising start any weight lifting at the number of repetitions thats good for you. Unless you are young and can push yourself without getting hurt, do the number of repetitions that is good for you, even if that is ONE lift of each type exercise. You will be in shape in no time, but you have to start sometime.

Its amazing how fast the body can get into good shape if you stick with it. Im talking a few weeks. You may not be at the exact body shape or strength goals you set, but I Guarantee you will feel completely different. If you dont it means you havent advanced to the weight level or number of repetitions that your body is craving.

If you can combine this with yoga (good flexibility will make you feel great and is a treat for your body) and aerobic activity, i.e. biking, swimming, fast walking, aerobics class, running, baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, rowing, hiking, etc. or most any fun aerobic game or exercise then you are off to a Great health Start.

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I GAURANTEE you will feel great, but I think you already know this. MAKE THE TIME, even if it is isometrics at your office desk or walking around the block. You do this enough and I guarantee you will crave to go further.

Throw in some good eating (maybe juicing greens and an apple) and everything in your life will be THE best including keeping everything in perspective, this includes handling challenges that come your way.

IMPORTANT: For maximum benefit and less likely hood of injury stretch before and after each exercise, especially the area used in the exercise.

Shoulders/ Upper Arms Alternate Dumbbell Press

Trap. Deltoid Up Right Rows

Deltoid Lateral Arm Raise

Forward Dumbbell Raise

Biceps/ Forearms Alternate Dumbbell Curls
Hammer Curl
Concentration Curl
Biceps Barbell curl

Pectorals Dumbbell Fly

Tricep Extension II

Abdominals/ obliques Side Bend

Many more good basic weight lifting but this covers a good amount.

There are also floor exercise you can do to work on each of these muscle groups.

If you have time see how many pushups or sit ups you can knock off in 2 minutes. (2 minutes of pushups and 2 minutes of sit ups).

A note: if your body is shaped for most strength on top, great concerning push ups. If your body is not shaped that way dont be discouraged with the push ups. Move on to the sit ups, you may be pleasantly surprised.

VERY NOTEWORTHY:

If you have gotten even a little out of shape and are trying to slim down be aware of the following. When you start to loose weight you may notice parts of your body (i.e.your abdomen or other parts) seem even more pronounced. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. When you start to tone your body (after even a small amount of weight gain) your abdomen, for example may seem more pronounced but it will be temporary and is only because your muscles may be getting more toned and slimmer and any extra weight (even the slightest) may be pronounced until your whole system is slimmed down. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED and also note you may be getting healthier and in shape but your scale may show otherwise becuse of more dense muscle. This is were many people trying to loose weight get discouraged. Do Not BE, get past that initial body re-alignment and the rewards will be priceless. Remember health is Wealth.

Personally I never use a scale. I go by how my clothes fit, concerning any weight change.

I have been in the peak of shape and I have not used a scale, unless I am at the Dr.s, since I turned 18.

Author is Colleen Barry Owner of http://www.Manhattanhome.org since 1999 and http://www.manhattanhometheater.com since 2005.
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Nestled in the Toronto waterfront is a condominium project known as West Harbour City. One problem they wrestled with was how to add standard features buyers like. Fireplaces are hard to provide for in large condominium projects. Opening and closing vents provides one major problem. And that merely scratches the surface.

So, when senior partners of the realty corporation handling sales for the condominium project got their heads together, they were able to come up with a great solution. Looking to Europe they found their answer. Owning an apartment has been a way of life for many people across Europe. What do they do about having a fireplace? They install what is known as the ventless gel fireplace.

A question many people ask when they hear all these details is why the senior partners of the realty corporation are deciding on what fireplaces to install. See, thats the most attractive thing about ventless gel fireplaces. They are easy to install. They are inexpensive. And they made the condominiums unbelievably marketable.

A traditional fireplace would require a chimney and a hearth. That takes extra construction costs. Plus, its just not feasible to have a series of fireplaces lining one chimney and having every occupant in accord with the vents. Getting smoked out would eventually happen. Providing each occupant with a chimney of their own is even more cost inhibitive.

Ventless gel fireplaces are just what they seem. They dont require a vent. They dont require any construction at all. They make the perfect solution for apartment buildings and condominiums everywhere. They have an authentic fire that rumbles from realistic looking cement logs just like a gas fireplace would have. But, gas fireplaces require vents just like traditional fireplaces so they dont make a very viable option either.

When couples walk into a condominium they are thinking of purchasing, they see a fireplace. They dont see the difference between a traditional fireplace and a ventless gel fireplace. All they know is that they are going to have plenty of romantic evenings together accompanied by the ambiance of a crackling fire in their living or anywhere else around their condo.

It was a great marketing strategy for West Harbour City. Buyers were purchasing more than one unit. That seems to be the trend these days. As the units sold, the realty corporation realized they had made a great decision. Ventless gel fireplaces are perfect for any living situation.

Jessica Brylan is a home improvement expert. She loves remodeling homes. She has even built a few. In all her work, she has split off into interior design every once in awhile. But, actual construction is her first love. She knows enough to get by with the big guys.