Problem: Article: When the deep fryer is preheated, transfer the fries to its basket. Carefully lower the potatoes into the hot oil. Because the oil will be extremely hot, make sure to lower the basket into the fryer very slowly. If you splash the oil on your skin, you will likely get burned. If you aren't using a deep fryer, place the French fries directly in the oil in the pot in a single layer. Allow the potatoes to cook in the oil until they are golden brown, which should take 7 to 8 minutes. Shake the basket periodically to ensure that they cook evenly. If you are frying the potatoes in a pot, use a metal slotted spoon to move the fries around to ensure that they cook evenly. You can also bake the fries if you prefer. Toss the potatoes with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place them in a single layer on a large greased baking sheet. Cook them in an oven preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) for about 30 minutes or until browned. Turn the heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius), and bake for another 5 minutes. When the French fries are finished cooking, lift the basket out of the oil and allow them to drain for a minute or so. Next, transfer the fries to a platter or baking sheet lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Once the fries are coated with the garlic mixture, transfer them to a serving platter. The fries are delicious on their own, but you can serve them with a dipping sauce, such as a Parmesan aioli or your favorite ketchup.
Summary: Place the potatoes in the fryer's basket and drop them into the oil. Fry the potatoes until they are golden brown. Remove the potatoes from the fryer and drain on a paper towel. Serve the fries immediately.

Problem: Article: Crash diets are extreme diets that promise to help you lose weight quickly, but the problem is that they rarely work. Often, they force you to starve yourself, which can be dangerous to your health. When dieting, try to avoid trendy crash diets such as: Cleanses Juice diets Soup diets, such as the cabbage soup diet or chicken soup diet Liquid diet Grapefruit diet Regardless of whatever type of diet you're doing, do it with a friend if you can. This goes double for any diet that is hard to stick to. Having someone is to keep you strong and hold you accountable may be just what you need to make it through. This is why the programs, like Weight Watchers, are useful. But you often don't need a verified program to find support talk to your friends and family because they may be going through the same thing! Almost any diet will be complemented by exercise, be it aerobic, weight-training, or both (both is generally best). Whether it's a walk in the park or a 4-mile run, it's a good idea. And your weight loss results will be even more noticeable, making the plan easier to stick to. Do at least 150 minutes of exercise a week for good health. If you want to lose weight, you should do at least 300 minutes a week. This only should be avoided if your caloric restriction is severe if you exercise on a perpetually empty stomach, there could be health implications. Again, regardless of the diet you're on, if you're eating food, choose organic when you can and whole grain when you can. The fewer processes your food has gone through, the more intact the nutrients are. This is where dieting can get expensive. To make it cheaper, buy in bulk and shop at farmer's markets when you can. Host pot lucks, too, with friends who are also conscious of their eating. No diet will stick if it's not two things: Flexible. There will be days when you decide to be social and go out to restaurants. There will be days when you have nothing to eat in the house but ramen noodles. There will be days when you just don't feel up to it. A diet that's flexible, where you don't blame yourself if you mess up, is the easiest to stick to. Enjoyable. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that only drinking lemon-maple water for a week isn't fun. If it were, it'd be easier to stick to. Make sure whatever kind of diet you choose has some foods that you enjoy. Love meat? Try the Atkins diet. Can't get enough olive oil? Go Mediterranean. You have options! The only person who knows your body almost as well as you do and has an opinion you should trust is your doctor. Before you start any serious dieting regimen, it's important to consult him or her for advice. Every body is different, and some diets may not be suitable for yours. This goes double if you're pregnant, a growing teen, a senior citizen, or if you have any health issues at all. The last thing you want is your diet to cause more health implications. Talk to your doctor about a couple of diets you're considering he or she may have an even better idea! Ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, who can help you come up with the right diet for your lifestyle and weight loss goals.
Summary: Avoid crash diets. Do it with a buddy. Combine it with exercise. Go organic and whole grain. Make sure it's flexible and enjoyable. See your doctor for dieting advice.

Problem: Article: The same things we fear also incite feelings of exhilaration and even passion. That's why people enjoy extreme sports, horror movies, and swimming with sharks on vacation. Try to re-frame your fear in a positive light and acknowledge the thrill it can offer. When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life. Fear can have incredible power in life-or-death situations. People report the sensation of time slowing down, senses becoming highly acute, and having the ability to instinctively know what to do. While other communication within our bodies takes about half a second to reach awareness, the fear system works much more quickly. Fear also deadens our awareness of pain. Understanding the positives of fear can help you use it to your advantage. For instance, many people experience stage fright, yet the fear leading up to a performance can help you be in the moment and focus intensely on what is before you. Learn to acknowledge the fear and then direct it to where it will be most beneficial Most people experience fear prior to an event, yet experience no fear when in the middle of a situation. Remember that fear heightens your senses so that you have the ability to perform efficiently and powerfully. Fear can be used as a tool to help us identify problems and solve them effectively. It's a guidepost, a red flag that warns us when something needs attention. Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn. When you feel fear of something unfamiliar, take it as a sign that you need to get to know a person or situation better. If you feel a flash of fear about an upcoming deadline or event, make it an opportunity to make a plan of action to get fully prepared, whether that means getting started on a paper, rehearsing for a play or practicing a speech.
Summary:
Make your fear a source of fascination. Harness the power of fear. Start seeing fear as an opportunity.