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Courthouse Rock from the double arch Auxier Ridge Loop- (5.0 miles) DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: From rest area at exit #33 off of the Mountain State Parkway Turn left, and go to end of road (.3 miles) Turn Right onto KY 15 (3.3 miles) Turn Left onto Tunnel Ridge Road (3.7 miles) Park at the End of Tunnel Ridge Road in the Auxier Ridge Parking Area DETAILS : Follow Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (2.0 miles) (do NOT turn left on Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail after approximately 1 mile) Arrive at Auxier Ridge and Courthouse Rock Turn Left onto Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail (2.0 miles) Turn Right on Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (1.0 miles) Arrive at Auxier Ridge Parking Area I got the route above here . We started by taking a pre-hike urination break. Here is where the trail begins Haystack Rock You should watch your step on the ridge Enjoy the views Be Careful! Lots of people have carved stuff in the ...

Distract Yourself If you are craving something unhealthy, try to think about the long-term impact of eating that food. Changing your mindset towards certain foods can help you resist the  urge. Instead of giving in and reaching for that unhealthy snack, pat yourself on the back for making the right decision. Click here to see how carbs can make you fat .

Be Grateful, Eat Less Feeling positive about life can help you make better food choices. Focus on being positive and happy before each meal by reminding yourself of what makes  you thankful. Your positive outlook is more likely to make you opt for healthy foods! Click here to read about how you can distract yourself to stop cravings. .

Proactive or Reactive…  You have many chances to choose whether to be proactive or reactive every day. Reactive people make choices based on impulse. They can explode at any time. Proactive people make choices based on values. They think before they act. They recognize they can’t control everything that happens to them, but they can control what they do about it. Unlike reactive people they are in control. Besides feeling like victims, reactive people :   Are easily offended Blame others Get angry and say things they later regret Whine and complain Wait for things to happen to them Change only when they have to   Proactive people:   Are not easily offended Take responsibility for their choices Think before they act Bounce back when something bad happens Always find a way to make it happen Focus on things they can do something about, and don’t worry about things they can't Try these: Be the first to say Hello. Do something today that you...

Carbohydrates make you fat Losing fat is not as hard as it might seem. All you need to do is to cut back on carbohydrates. When you eat carbohydrates, they get converted into glucose by insulin ( a metabolic hormone).   Too much glucose can be toxic so your pancreas sends out even more insulin to manage this. Now, instead of burning fat as fuel, you are converting calories into fat and storing it. Your body is great at converting carbs into fat and will gladly do that if there are too many carbs in your diet.  I found this picture on a site that thinks this is all bunk but oddly enough, it pretty much lays it out for you: Gain muscle, Burn fat Try to exercise to exhaustion  twice a week on an empty stomach  when insulin levels are low. This will force your body to release human growth hormones which allows you to use fat for fuel instead of glucose.  Do not eat  for an hour after the exercise to keep your level of growth hormones higher longer w...

Ohio University and drinking alcohol Ohio University is nestled in the rolling hills of Appalachian Ohio in Athens. This scenic town is a mere 90-minute drive southeast from Columbus. With an approximate student population of 23,000, Athens, Ohio, is the quintessential college town. Ohio University is well known as the nation’s top Party School. However, the school is trying to end this reputation and has implemented very strict drinking policies. Before we get to that, here are some reasons why they have the reputation. Court Street The red bricks on this historic street are famous. The street is only about a half mile but there are bars up and down. Court Street is well known for drink specials and drunken naughtiness. However, this street is also notorious for undercover cops that lurk in the shadows and into the bars so be careful. Bong Hill - named for all the potheads who make the climb. Green Beer Day - Yay! The beer is green! Win Or Los...

Relationships Center  - Do not make someone the center of your life. If you center your life on someone... You’re no longer hard to get which is a bad look.  It’s  irritating . Imagine having someone build their entire emotional life around you.  Yuck! You will come off as  desperate and needy . Avoid that. Bad signs Often assessing your relationship a lot or asking "Where do we stand?" When you reach out and they don't reach back. You only meet on their terms. Instead remember ... Don't chase people.  Work hard and be yourself. The right people will find their way into your life.  Before you go looking for the right person, be the right person. And finally ... Beware of someone who is only focused on their own interests, at the exclusion of your's. Meet people where they are, versus where you think they should be. Don't try to change someone. A commitment held together only by threats and restrictions isn't one a...