Easy Ways to Maintain or Lose Weight

April 7th, 2012

One of the celebrities I looked up to recently expressed how her doctor recommended that she should pick a weight and stick to it. He had said it is not healthy for your skin to stretch and shrink all the time. What are some ways to keep your weight fairly steady?

Drink water, and often. Drinking a glass of water prior to meals or snacks helps your metabolism and helps you to eat less.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Even the American Journal of Epidemiology says people are 4.5 times more likely to be obese if they skip breakfast.

Eating whole grains for health and weight is important! Examples include whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who consume more fiber and whole grains were healthier overall and had lower weights.

Keep moving! A body in motion burns more calories than one resting. Be sure to include weight resistance and cardiovascular training to keep your body at its healthiest.

Get your ZZZs! Women who get proper sleep every night have more energy. This is the time when your body is repairing itself.

Control your stress levels. It will be hard for some college students as finals week is approaching, and those graduating soon need to consider their options, including entering the workforce or seeking a master’s degree from an accredited online college.

Indulge in your favorite treats. It doesn’t mean you are allowed to sit with a bucket of ice cream, instead exercise portion control. I purchase the healthiest yet tastiest ice cream I can find, and I bury it in the freezer under a few bags of frozen veggies. I measure it so I’m getting every tasty calorie and put it away.

Weighing yourself daily is a good idea! Some diet plans encourage weekly or biweekly weigh-ins. Some women obsessively weigh themselves and go through withdrawal when their scale breaks or is stolen by a loving family member. Weighing yourself every day at the same time will allow you to notice any weight beginning to creep up. Be aware of water weight however, and don’t obsess over the numbers all the time.

 

What Can I Make as a Human Resource Manager?

March 29th, 2012

Human resource management is the sector of the business world directly related to controlling employees. HR managers are responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and firing employees for a company to ensure the productivity of the business at all times. If you have a good understanding of human relationships and what it takes to run a successful business, you may do quite well in HR management. Before you can decide that though, you may want to figure out how much money human resource managers make in a year. That way you can truly determine if this is a career you want to get involved with. Here are some HR manager salary statistics that you can get some ideas from.

Salary by Years of Experience

As you can imagine, you will have a chance to earn more money as you progress through your career. The more experience you have, the better your job opportunities will be. This list shows just how much money you can make based on your experience:

  • Less than 1 year: $25,381 – $71,400 per year
  • 1-4 years: $32,242 – $68,122 per year
  • 5-9 years: $39,516 – $80,722 per year
  • 10-19 years: $44,034 – $92,326 per year
  • 20 years or more: $45,699 – $99,195 per year

Salary by Industry

Different industries have different job requirements, and those requirements have an impact on your earnings in human resource management. This list shows just how much money you can make based on your industry of choice:

  • Manufacturing and Distribution: $40,209 – $86,252 per year
  • Healthcare: $37,292 – $81,176 per year
  • Retail: $37,488 – $81,432 per year
  • Information Technology (IT) Services: $44,170 – $91,610 per year
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management: $34,939 – $62,072 per year
  • Engineering Consulting: $46,057 – $88,293 per year
  • Construction: $39,358 – $82,462 per year

Salary by Employer Type

Different types of employers have different amounts of money available for their employees. It is your job to look for an employer that is going to pay you well in the end. This list shows just how much money you can make based on your employer:

  • Company: $39,140 – $87,977 per year
  • Contract: $35,434 – $86,552 per year
  • Federal Government: $36,664 – $104,450 per year
  • Franchise: $33,274 – $65,736 per year
  • Hospital: $39,530 – $85,426 per year
  • Non-Profit Organization: $35,849 – $75,510 per year
  • Private Practice: $39,987 – $87,443 per year
  • School District: $35,772 – $81,322 per year
  • Self-Employed: $23,270 – $112,812 per year
  • State & Local Government: $35,537 – $92,575 per year
  • Team: $40,074 – $58,326 per year
  • Trust: $44,385 – $93,505 per year
  • University: $38,864 – $88,171 per year

Salary by Location

Location, location, location. Yes, it makes a difference too. This list shows just how much money you can make based on your state of residence:

  • California: $42,704 – $93,679 per year
  • Florida: $36,817 – $79,602 per year
  • Illinois: $39,453 – $86,159 per year
  • New York: $40,974 – $95,267 per year
  • Ohio: $35,308 – $84,768 per year
  • Pennsylvania: $37,592 – $82,773 per year
  • Texas: $38,581 – $86,433 per year

For the most part, HR managers get paid well if they know what they’re doing. If you just go into the field expecting to make a lot of money, you’re going to be disappointed. If, however, you go in expecting to wow your employers and then make a lot of money, you should be well on your way to a successful career. Human resource management may not be the field for everyone, but it could be the best career for you. At the end of the day, only you can make that decision.