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Busy moms choose fit 4/25/10
I interviewed six busy moms who successfully manage their careers and family life and still choose to stay fit and healthy. Find out how they do it!
Early Bird Gets to Run
Dana Westdorp of McBain, Mich., is an office manager and mother of two who runs the countryside bright and early. When the alarm goes off at 6am she laces up …
Diversion tactics to keep you from cheating on your diet 3/23/10
Most experts agree that if you are trying to lose weight, adhering to a 80 percent to 20 percent ratio, is an attainable goal. Basically, its sticking to your healthy eating plan 80 percent of the time, and cheating in moderation 20 percent of the time.
But there are times when 20 percent has come and …
Five ways to get your mojo back 2/23/10
New Year’s resolution lost its luster? Not getting the results you want? Don’t give up just yet! Try these tips to get your mojo back!
Front and Center
“Let a collage of images capture your goals,” says Jessica Smith, certified Wellcoach and star of the “10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body” DVD. “Get creative with magazines, cut out …
Pumping iron isn’t just for the guys 1/26/10
According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more women are pumping iron—with nearly 1 in 5 strength training twice a week. Once thought to just being a male dominated area, strength training is gaining popularity with women, primarily for two reasons —to have sexy definition and fight bone loss.
Get …
Don’t go it alone 1/1/10
Do you think Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles without the guidance of some valuable people by his side? Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Dara Torres enlisted a support team that included a sprint coach, strength and training coach, nutritionist and personal stretchers. Athletes don’t win medals by themselves. They are surrounded by a …
Delicious (and healthy) food you’re not eating 10/12/09
Ready to bust out of your eating rut and try new healthy and delicious foods? A few of these items may require a trip to the health food store, but once you taste what you’ve been missing out on, it just may become a weekly stop.
Here’s a short list of items to put on your …
It’s all in your head 6/3/09
I’ll never lose weight.” “I can’t stick to an exercise plan.” “I’ll never be a size 6.” If you have this attitude chances are you will fail in your attempt to lose weight. You could be creating a negative self-fulfilling prophecy and setting yourself up for failure. Negative thoughts in your head often are carried out in …
Simple fitness tips for snowy weather 12/29/08
C’mon. Let’s be honest here. That big pile of snow in the front yard is awfully inviting, isn’t it? You know you want to jump in it just like when you were a kid. There’s a lot of fun (and calorie burning) to be had in the fluffy white stuff. …
Toast the holidays (without getting toasted!) 11/26/08
The spirit of the season is upon us. Some of that spirit comes via 90 proof- stirred, shaken and poured over ice. Alcohol sales from Thanksgiving to New Year’s account for 25 percent of the distilled spirits industry yearly profits. With all the tempting food and drinks it’s easy to get …
Dear Diary, Last night I ate an entire … How to journal your way to weight loss 9/23/08
The American Journal of Preventative Medicine published a study in August that revealed dieters who kept track of their food lost more weight than those who did not. The study followed about 1,700 men and women who were overweight or obese. The men and women were encouraged to consume 500 fewer calories per day, attend …
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