10 Ways to Pick Someone Up On The Subway

1) Delayed to Your Advantage

If the train you ride is always late and they announce it's delayed another 15 minutes, be vocal. "There's always an issue," you say to your love interest. Roll your eyes. Then give them the stage to commiserate.
 

2) Pushy People
When people are stuck in closed spaces they may feel the urge to elbow. We all need two-inches. If you're riding next to a person of interest and you are both nudged unapologetically? Smile. They will understand and reciprocate. Someone else's rudeness can start a new connection.
 

3) Offer Up
If you're a guy sitting on a crowded train and a pretty girl gets on, get up! She'll say, "Thank you." You say, "no problem" and then think of some creative line to continue to conversation.
 

4) Sardines
If the train is packed, shimmy your way towards an attractive person. You have reason to brush up against them. Maybe they'll be into it. Never know! If not, you should probably back away.
 

5) Over the Shoulder
If you desire to talk to someone who is reading a magazine, newspaper, book, and there is anything that you can comment on, plan your approach and pipe up.
 

6) Mind the Gap
You have an instant "in" if you and this person stand on the same platform every morning and clearly recognize each other. Be bold. "What street do you live on?" you ask casually so as not look like you're too serious or stalking them.
 

7) TGIF
Friday morning, if the train is delayed, subway cars are jammed, air is recycled, and people are rude, turn to the person and, with a playful laugh, say, "Well, "TGIF!" You will have made their morning a touch better and they will appreciate it.
 

8) Drink? Dinner? Anything?
This goes for guys or girls. Just ask the person out. Ride in the same subway car, sit or stand near your person of interest and ask your question. They might say no but they might say yes. Gauge their interest and pitch a plan.
 

9) Out-of-Towner
If they don't look like they are from whatever town or city you live in, then ask where they are from. It's so basic. "Where are you from?" Recite this in your head a few times if the question seems scary. When you're ready. Ask. Most people like to talk about their story.

10) Street Style
Compliment her or him. A shoe, tie, dress, hair clip, hat, ponytail. Doesn't matter!
 

10 Ways To Flatten Your Office Flab

1) Police your portions 

If you operate as instructed, you will feed yourself something for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But if your day job requires ample sitting then these three meals can’t be super-sized. Continue to be a foodie. Just limit the mouthfuls.

2) Walking to Rid the Waddle   

Don’t let your desk job change your shape. If you live in a walking city, you have no excuse. Except for laziness or a hot date, nothing should keep you from walking everywhere. Lace up your sneakers and start swinging your arms. It’s time for workers to walk!
3) Trick your taste buds  

You’re bored and need an oral fixation? Simple solution. Chomp on gum or suck on candy. Sparsely satisfy your stomach like you would feed your pet fish. A flake here, three there. Your mouth is the bowl, sprinkle lightly.
4) "Sit up!"  

Remember when mom would yell at you for slouching in church or during a family dinner? Well, Mom was right. Don’t squish your midsection. Head up, shoulders back. Cheers to a better body and more appealing posture.
5) Hot Bod   

Whatever you think is sexy is probably what you'll want to be after work for your boyfriend/girlfriend. Know now that the box of cookies in your drawer or fast food lunch is not going to assist in attaining this desired image. Snacks aren't needed if you're expecting dessert.
6) Find a New Feast 

We are what we eat. Have you ever seen a rabbit chow down? They’re not proud. They go to town. Join the veggie train. Your body will be more likely to mimic a carrot stick than a plump sesame seed bun.
7) Periodic Table Pick: H2O 

Besides being bored and not hungry at work, when your stomach growls, you may actually be thirsty, not hungry. Solution? Fill up your tank. Flood your system with water and fake your mind into thinking your tummy is full.
8) Wait to Register

Kids are told to wait thirty minutes after eating before jumping back into the pool. Similarly, it is said that it takes twenty minutes for your brain to register that you have eaten. Slow it down. Don’t sit at your desk and eat as fast as you wish you were moving. Chew, think, pause, swallow, pause…then repeat.
9) Bed Time 

Go to bed before 10pm one night a week. Not every night can be thrilling. You won’t really miss much. And maybe if you’re rested you won’t need that loaded bagel with extra cream cheese to stay awake at work.  Sleep to save your pant size.
10) Friendly Competition 

It’s natural to compare yourself to your peers. The goal isn’t to compare yourself to others and, by default, create self-induced inferiority. But internal competition can be beneficial. Challenge yourself to succeed and have a better beach body. Summer is coming! What will you be showing?

CITC Monday Message

 

It’s Monday and maybe not the most fun day of the seven. But in an effort to stay positive, find something that makes your smile, laugh, or chuckle today. Last Monday, while I was on an evening run around town, I came across this Jeep. I did a double take, then instantly laughed.

Your desk job might not be hilarious but our world is entertaining. So remember that life is short and people are funny. Laugh everyday and if you see something like a skelton in the backseat of a Jeep, consider it amusing, document the event with a picture, and carry that sense of humor into your day.

Report back. What made you laugh today?

CITC