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(For more Five Things/Ways advice articles, click here.) The official start of the holiday eating season – Halloween – arrives this week. It’s an especially trying time for those trying to lose weight and eat healthy. Even if you’re skinny, you don’t need that extra sugar and corn syrup – it’s just not good for [...]
(For more Five Things/Ways advice articles, click here.) We’re barely into October and I’ve already received my first request for bake sale and cake walk goodies. After making cookies for a playgroup a couple of weeks ago – and eating too many – I thought I’d come up for some strategies for staying on my [...]
(For more Five Things/Ways advice articles, click here.) Some of these may seem obvious if you like to cook. Sadly, many people don’t and they rely on instant food or take out (probably why they gained all that weight!) Relearning how to eat and cook is part of successful weight loss. So before you start [...]
(For more Five Things/Ways advice articles, click here.) I don’t go to a gym. Instead, I work out at home or at a dance studio. But I notice new workout facilities popping up like crazy around town. Here’s some advice on how to save money at the gym. 1. Don’t sign a contract! Gym memberships [...]
Last Saturday I did 45 minutes on the stationary bike, and went to a power yoga class. Then I was up all night at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event where I walked about six miles. The next morning, when walking out to my car after the event, I twisted and sprained my [...]
(This is the second in a series of many lists of 5 things you can try to make your weight loss and fitness efforts more successful.) 1. Great Condiments – Spend some time and a little money in buying some terrific tasting vinegars, mustards, barbeque sauce, low/no fat salad dressings, Asian sauces (mirin, soy, teriyaki, [...]
(This is the first in a series of many lists of 5 things you can try to make your weight loss and fitness efforts more successful.) 1. Energy Bars – How often do you grab junk when you are hungry. If you have a healthy snackbar on hand, you won’t be tempted. Look for a [...]
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