Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take in fewer calories than you burn in a day. Understand that your goal is extremely challenging. Understand that the average person burns about 2,000 calories a day.

Answer: That's the whole secret to weight loss. And while the theory may be simple, the practice is really hard. One pound is equivalent to 3,500 calories, and to lose 10 pounds in seven days you'll need to lose about 1.4 pounds, or burn about 5,000 calories each day. Know that you will need to exercise a lot in order to burn 10 pounds in one week. Starving yourself is not an option. In fact, starving yourself makes weight loss harder, especially after you're done with your diet. Remember that you'll be burning calories while doing daily activities such as walking around, walking up stairs, and even breathing. It won't be many calories, but you don't have to expect to burn all your calories doing hard exercise. If you want to lose 10 pounds in a week, you'll need to burn 5,000 calories more than you take in per day. That's a lot. That's not meant to discourage you; it's only as a reminder of how hard losing 10 pounds in a week actually is. Prepare yourself for a tough, tough journey! Just to give you bit of an idea about how much that is, consider this: a 160 pound person burns about 1,000 calories playing competitive soccer for 90 minutes. That means you'd need to play competitive soccer for 7.5 hours during the day to burn 5,000 calories. This means that if you consume exactly 2,000 calories in food every day, your weight will stay the same you won't gain or lose weight. If you're trying to lose weight, as you probably do, a healthy person should consume at least 1,200 calories per day, regardless of what their diet is. If you eat 1,200 calories, you'll have about 4,000 calories to burn a day to meet your goal.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stop watering and feeding when the flowers die. Dry the bulb overnight.

Answer: When you do this, the leaves will start to turn yellow, which means the plant is entering a state of dormancy. This happens once a year, usually in winter. The dormancy phase gives the plant time to rest and recoup its energy for next season. Place the bulb on a wire cooling rack to provide airflow all around it. Leave the bulb out to dry for at least 12 hours, and up to 48. You want the bulb to be completely dry before you put it into storage for the winter.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check for common signs of heat exhaustion. Brush your rabbit's fur. Keep your rabbit hydrated. Do not submerge your rabbit in icy water. Lightly mist your rabbit with water or a rubbing alcohol/water solution. See your veterinarian.

Answer: Your rabbit's ears are the most important to pay attention to. When rabbits overheat, blood vessels in their ears swell and cause a general redness to appear. This is a great indicator of heat stroke in rabbits. An overheated rabbit may also have one or more of the following symptoms: Wet fur below the nose Heavy and fast breathing Flared nostrils Sprawled out on the floor Hot ears and feet Inactive and not as alert as usual (lethargic) Eyes half closed Rabbits shed a lot. Normally, they clean themselves and remove all the excess fur and dander. If your rabbit is shedding and not cleaning itself properly, this extra fur can act as another layer of insulation. In the winter, this works well for a rabbit. In the summer, it can lead to heat exhaustion. Brush your rabbit from head to posterior. Keep your strokes light. You don't want to remove too much fur or hurt your rabbit. Do so during the summer months regularly. Place small ice cubes in your rabbit's water bottle to lower its temperature. If you have to leave your rabbit for a long period of time in warmer temperatures, this is a good step. Over the course of the day, the water will remain cooler for longer as the ice cubes melt. Dehydration can lead to heat stroke more easily in rabbits. If your rabbit is overheated, it will look for ways to cool itself off. If its water is colder than usual, it will seek it out and drink more to cool itself down. Give your rabbit veggies to help keep it hydrated. Soak small carrots, celery stalks, and other vegetables that your rabbit enjoys in water and then place them in your rabbit's cage. This way your rabbit will get additional water through its food. It is ok to dip its feet in water, but don't completely dunk it in it. Rabbits by nature are not strong swimmers. You may think that a quick dunk will cool them off, but in reality, it may exacerbate your rabbit's condition. The shock of the water may cause anxiety, which will elevate your rabbit's core temperature. You can lightly mist your rabbit with water, but don't drench it (see next step). Mix 1 part 50% rubbing alcohol and 3 parts water in a spray bottle; then spritz the solution on the outside of the rabbit's ears and on the top of the paws. Wet them well and the evaporation will cool the rabbit tremendously. (The alcohol just speeds evaporation.) Try calling your vet first. He may ask you to try different cooling measures before you bring your rabbit in for an exam. He'll probably suggest many of the tips included above. If you've already tried all of these tips, tell your vet so and then proceed to bring your rabbit into the clinic.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Focus on a goal. Be aware of your behavior. Use affirmations. Look for opportunities to practice your new behaviors. Be patient.

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Having a goal in mind for making a change can help to keep you motivated. Try to focus on the larger positive aspects of making the change rather than thinking about the negatives. For example, if you want to be a better public speaker, then try writing down what greater goal this will accomplish for you. Maybe being a good public speaker will allow you to become a personal coach or will be a requirement in starting your own business in the future. Write down whatever positive aspects you can think of to help motivate yourself. Instead of letting yourself run on autopilot, get into the habit of paying attention to your thoughts and actions. Notice which situations tend to make your unwanted personality traits come out, and develop strategies for handling these situations differently. For instance, if you find yourself arguing when someone criticizes you at work, an alternate strategy might be to take a deep breath before you reply. To establish the habit of self-awareness, practice it for a week or two before you start trying to change your behavior. Affirmations are statements that trick your brain into thinking you've already achieved your desired outcome, which helps you change your habits more quickly. This is called a "fake it til you make it" approach and it is very effective. Come up with some inspiring affirmations that reflect your goals, and repeat them to yourself several times a day. A couple of examples of good affirmations are "I feel confident and secure in myself" and "I accept responsibility for the things I do." Repeat your affirmations first thing in the morning, right before you go to bed, and whenever you have an idle moment during the day. Make sure your affirmations are in the present tense, not the future tense. For instance, instead of saying "I will be optimistic," say, "I am optimistic." To change your personality, you've got to perform a new behavior over and over until it seems natural. This is a long process, so don't miss an opportunity to practice. Seek out situations that give you the opportunity to behave differently than you're used to. If you want more opportunities to practice your conversational skills, for instance, you might resolve to go to lunch with your coworkers more often. You can also find support from friends, family, or even by connecting with new like-minded people. Try telling a close friend about your goals to help keep yourself accountable, or join a group such as by looking for a meetup in your area on Meetup.com. You might even consider joining a self-development organization to get help developing your new habit. For example, a very useful and well-known organization is called Landmark Education. These can be expensive, but the money may be worth it depending on the importance of the new habit. It can take months or years for your new personality to really feel like you. This is especially true if you're over the age of 30. Stay persistent, even if you slip up or your progress is slower than you'd like. If you stick with your goals long enough, your brain will eventually forge the new connections you want. Keep in mind that developing a new habit will come with setbacks. Try to develop a plan for dealing with setbacks to help you continue to move forward and progress towards your goals.