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Five Secret Weight Loss Tips for the New Year

Make this year the year that resolution sticks It’s no secret that “lose weight” is one of the number one, if not the number one, New Year’s resolution for both men and women. Every year millions of people decide that this New Year will be the year they shed those twenty, fifteen, or even last five pounds. Of course, the same old diet approach used year after year is not going to work this new year either. Instead, why not try some of the secret weight loss tips below, and see if they work for you! Learn More

Tips to Keep Your Life Running Smoothly

Not everything has to be stressful Ever feel like your life is running you instead of the opposite being true? It just may be the case. It’s easy to get bogged down and feel overwhelmed but there are steps you can take to keep your life running relatively smoothly…at least in the areas you can control. Learn More

Detoxing After Holiday Overindulgence

Feeling sluggish after the holidays? Try these detox tips. Almost everyone overdoes it during the holidays, and the price we pay for overindulgence can include weight gain, bloating, headaches, sluggishness, and more. But all of these symptoms don't have to last forever, and there are many things you can do to detox the holiday headaches and get back into feeling great. Below are just a few. Learn More

How to Keep Those New Year's Resolutions

It doesn't have to be so hard! Sure, we welcome in a brand new year every January 1st. We also do the same for good intentions and resolutions that give us an added push to do better for ourselves in the coming year. No doubt, we all make these promises to ourselves with a goal to keep them, however, if you find that all of those resolutions you made leading up to 2012 are in threat of becoming nothing more than a distant memory, filed away in the bank of ‘best intentions’, we’ve pulled together some ideas that will keep you on track to meeting those goals and sticking to them for the long-haul: Learn More

How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy

Keeping to a healthy eating plan while on the go It can be hard to eat healthy at almost any time in your life, when tempting fast foods and delicious desserts call out to you everywhere you go. But when you’re busy, it can become even harder to make the right, healthy choices for eating. The McDonald’s drive-through is not exactly known for its healthy food choices, and in even busier times when the office vending machine is your only choice, the Snickers bar may have your name written on it. The good news is, though, that you can eat well no matter how busy you are. See below for some tips on how to eat healthy while on the go. Learn More

Making New Starts in the New Year

Resolutions worth keeping It’s time for new starts. Instead of dwelling on the events of the past 52 weeks, it’s time to look to the future and use the New Year to make some changes that will make you feel great. But don’t worry – we’re not going to taint your new start with guilt trips or too much responsibility. Instead, we’re offering a list of resolutions worth keeping so that you’ll actually want to keep them in 2012. Learn More

Best Foods for Your Workout

Fuel your body with these foods Believe it or not, there are foods that will actually fuel your workout. You don’t want to feel bloated or too full, but you also need energy and don’t want to feel distracted by hunger pains. Exercising on a full stomach can cause cramping and nausea, so don’t eat at least thirty minutes before a workout to avoid any side effects. Some experts say as much as an hour should pass before eating and working out, but only you can really determine that. For fueling workouts, carbohydrates and protein are what you should be focusing on, but ingesting the right kind of carbs and protein are what’s important. See below for some excellent food choices that will actually help you achieve your fitness goals. Learn More

Are Your Dietary Supplements Safe?

Think twice about that fish oil Like fashion, hair and makeup, supplements go in and out of style. One moment everyone is raving about the benefits of ginko, the next moment it's flax seed oil that will solve all your health and beauty problems. The supplement business is huge, with over $30 billion (you read that right) being spent in America last year on supplements, according to a recent trade journal report. And while some herbal (and other types of supplements) have been shown in studies to have actual health benefits, some have little benefit and can even be very dangerous. How dangerous? Certain supplements (or too much of a supplement) can cause anything from insomnia to heart attack and death. Below is a brief overview of some unsafe supplements to think twice about. Learn More

Wearing Winter Hats and Scarves

Winter hats and scarves: how to bulk up without looking bulky

How to bulk up without looking bulky Winter has arrived, and considering fall seemed unnecessarily kind, we need to prepare ourselves for a season on the prowl. Translation? Snow, wind chill and whatever else January is planning to throw at our way needs to be combatted, so instead of staying inside and counting down until April, here’s how to wear your winter hats and scarves without seeming bulky. (Because, let’s be honest: post-Christmas, that’s the last thing any of us need.) Learn More

Are You Too Nice?

It doesn't always have to be about others, you can put yourself first sometimes too! There is something to be said for being accommodating. However, occasionally some of us fall over onto the other side of the tracks and suddenly find ourselves bending over backwards for the world and wondering why. Are you too nice? Learn More