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The Soccer Mom Fitness Trap Always on the run, but no time to jog? Or bike, hike, swim, or otherwise participate in activities that would mean better health, more energy, and even fun? 1/12/2005
Do You Suffer from Diet Rage? You don't arrive as fast as you want to. You're constantly stopping and going, and it makes you want to scream! No, it's not road rage; it's diet rage. And it will ruin your day--if you let it. 1/12/2005
Keep the New Year Momentum Going What can you do when your momentum starts to fizzle? 1/2/2005
Weight Loss Resolution? No Way! Do yourself a favor this year: Do NOT resolve to lose weight! Here's why this common New Year's resolution can cause more harm than good. 12/29/2004
Sensational Substitutions for Cooking and Baking It's easy to modify some of your favorite holiday recipes by using these sensational substitutions! 12/28/2004
Too Much Junk! Studies of American eating habits reveal that almost a quarter of the calories we consume come from nutrient-poor selections-– better known as "junk food." 12/23/2004
Cut Calories Without Dieting How has "dieting" worked out for you in the past? If the answer was "not great," it's time to re-think how you approach weight loss. Here's how to eat less so you can slim down, without ever going on a diet. 12/23/2004
The Secrets of Eating Right and Living Longer "Super foods" have the ability to strengthen the immune system, fight disease, and lower body fat and cholesterol. 12/15/2004
Finding the Courage to Win 12/15/2004
How to Get Ripped Off - Guaranteed! According to FTC chairman Timothy J. Muris, "For years, marketers of diet and exercise products have been preying on overweight consumers by hawking false hope in a pill, false hope in a bottle, and, now, in a belt." 12/15/2004
Casual Dress = Weight Loss Success Turns out, there are other perks to casual Fridays at work... 12/15/2004
Exercise Does Not Have to be Painful Gentler forms of exercise, such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai chi, can give you many of the benefits of other intense workouts. 12/8/2004
From Wallet to Waistline Take advantage of value sizes when dining out, and you may be getting more calories than you bargained for. 12/8/2004
You Could Wake Up Naturally to a More Energized Day "I got eight hours of sleep last night," you think hazily. "Why am I still tired?" 12/8/2004
The Facts on Weight Management and Cancer Many pressing reasons exist to avoid being overweight or obese and, unfortunately, cancer is one of them. 12/1/2004
Discover Your Reason to Race Former Olympian Julie Isphording explains all the reasons why everyone can (and should) complete a race. 11/29/2004
Confessions of a Reformed Procrastinator This article has been a long time coming. In fact, it's probably several years overdue. Why? Because I'm a closet procrastinator... 11/29/2004
My Motivation Has a Name...Almost Your future depends on what you do today. Choices you make now can affect you (and others) for years down the road. 11/8/2004
Retreat to Nature for a Quick Mental Kick Cool evenings, hillsides bursting with color, re-discovering your favorite pair of worn jeans...it just doesn't get much better than fall. 11/8/2004
Consistency Eventually Leads to Breakthroughs! 11/5/2004
Add Adventure to Your Walks with Geocaching Geocaching provides a fun way to exercise for the whole family! 11/5/2004
The Secret Benefits of Massage Could the stress-busting effects of massage help you lose weight? 11/3/2004
The Importance of Setting Medium-Term Goals So often we daydream and think of some far-off goal that we would like to achieve. This is where medium-term goals and a reward system can really make a difference. 11/3/2004
More Than 100 Superfoods for a Super You These foods benefit the body in so many ways. They power your brain, correctly and efficiently fuel your body, and protect you against disease. Learn more! 11/1/2004
Beat the Flu! Here's How Here's how to prevent an illness from occurring, plus seven tips to get well faster. 10/27/2004