Gym Etiquette: Do You Have It?

Gym Etiquette: Do You Have It?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Even Miss Manners would acknowledge there’s such a thing as gym etiquette. You’ve either got it or you don’t. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the dos and don’ts of the gym, but here’s a recap in case you’ve overlooked anything. Always carry a towel. Most gyms require…

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Is Your Workout Gear Safe? Get The Facts

Is Your Workout Gear Safe? Get The Facts

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When participating in any activity, it’s always important to be properly equipped so that you can have the safest workout possible. That means being prepared before you even get started. Take jogging or biking for example. If you’re one of those people who participate in outdoor activities, you should have…

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Are You a Grazer?

Are You a Grazer?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Preparing your own meals at home is a great way to reduce portion size, fat and calories. But be careful of all the sampling and tasting that’s so tempting to do while you’re cooking. A taste of that fettuccine or a nibble on that loaf of fresh hot bread or…

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Downsize Your Plate and Your Waist

Downsize Your Plate and Your Waist

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Use smaller plates. When you’re trying to get a handle on portion sizes, your dinner can drown on those 12-inch plates. Suddenly, those healthy helpings can look smaller than ever. Trick your brain by enjoying sensible servings on a smaller platter. It will be difficult to “overdo” it when there’s…

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Have a Healthy Cookout

Have a Healthy Cookout

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Now’s the perfect time to close out the summer barbecue season. It’s still warm and staying light longer — so why not spend time outside instead of in the hot kitchen? Barbecued food is mostly healthful, but there are a few ways you can amp up its nutrition and flavor….

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Shop ‘Til You Drop the Pounds

Shop ‘Til You Drop the Pounds

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Window shop. Don’t spend…expend. Hit the mall in the name of better health. When inclement weather sidetracks your normal walk, take to the nearest mall and make great strides. Peek in the windows as you pass by your favorite stores…over and over. Walk through the mall and take in the…

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When to Ignore the Rules

When to Ignore the Rules

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The sheer amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to weight loss is mind-boggling. How can you keep it all straight? When to eat, when NOT to eat, cut out certain food groups, eat low-fat, eat more fats…no wonder it’s so hard to stick with a healthy eating plan….

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Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Need an intense, calorie-burning workout to jumpstart your summer fitness goals? Then a boot camp might be what you’re looking for. You’ve probably seen advertisements for boot camps or watched people participate in them on reality shows, but what are they really all about? Fitness boot camps are physical training…

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Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many people are unaware of the awesome powers of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are largely found in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. Flax and flax oil are the most popular botanical sources of omega-3. There are other sources of omega-3 including walnuts, scallops, cauliflower,…

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