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Strategies for Overcoming Overeating In our food-obsessed culture with out-of-control portions always lurking within our grasps, how can we not overeat? Read on to find strategies that will work for you. 10/27/2004
BOOtiful Halloween Treats! If you do not want to send the little beggars off with a sugar buzz, consider these alternatives. 10/20/2004
So Many Ways to Enjoy Soy! The many forms of soy are simple and delicious, and the options are plentiful. Here is a brief introduction to the major players in the category of soy foods.  10/6/2004
Herbs and Spices to ''Spark'' Your Food Wake up your taste buds! Cooking with herbs and spices will enhance the flavor of healthy foods without adding fat, salt, sugar, or calories. 10/1/2004
All About Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners have been accused of causing everything from mood and behavioral disorders to headaches, multiple sclerosis, obesity, heart disease and cancer. Are the rumors true? 9/29/2004
Strength Training: Good for Muscles, Great for Bones Strength training isn't just for your muscles...it makes your bones stronger too. Read one woman's experience about applying her doctor's orders in the weight room. 9/29/2004
No Need to Stretch the Truth about Resistance Bands Resistance bands offer variety, convenience, and affordability to exercisers at every fitness level. Check out what bands can do for you! 9/29/2004
Shoot for the Moon It’s easy to recognize our children’s gifts and get excited and involved in developing them. Isn’t it strange that the same optimism about developing a new skill or finding a gift doesn’t always spill over to us? 9/27/2004
How to Use Body Composition to Track Your Progress You can measure your progress with lots of different numbers: pounds, inches, pant size, percentages. Find out which figures say the most about your own figure. 9/22/2004
An Apple a Day Learn why everyone's favorite fall fruit has such a great reputation! 9/20/2004
Putting the Cheer Back Into the Holidays The holidays have a way of triggering terror in the minds of anyone trying to lose weight. Remember how cheerful the holidays are meant to be? 9/16/2004
Eating a Healthy Diet With Lactose Intolerance Does dairy cause problems with your body? Even if you're lactose intolerant, there are ways to include it in your diet without the pain and indigestion. 8/30/2004
Ways to Make Fitness Fun When did working out become all about work? Check out these tips to put the FUN back in your fitness routine! 8/27/2004
The ''Real'' Woman's Workout Here are some surprising ways one busy woman fits exercise into her over-scheduled days. 8/26/2004
Eating Breakfast Could Help You Lose Weight Believe it or not, you can set your diet back before you even leave the house in the morning. Most successful dieters avoid the mistake of skipping breakfast. Find out why. 8/26/2004
A Story of Priorities and a Jar Here's a great tale of remembering what's important in your life and what's just a "pebble". 8/24/2004
11 Ways to Make Father's Day Special Check out these fun ways to get the kids involved on Dad's special day! 8/24/2004
3 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Treadmill Workout By shaking it up and loading your workout with variety, you can rediscover the fun of a good treadmill workout! 8/24/2004
The Benefits of Circuit Training Time crunched? Learn how circuit training can give you a total body strength & aerobic workout. 8/24/2004
Dos and Don'ts of a Successful Fitness Plan Starting a fitness program doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you are armed with the proper tools to get things rolling. 8/24/2004
10 Tips for Starting a Wellness Program Today It’s never too late to begin your journey in wellness! Here are 10 steps you can take today to get started. 8/24/2004
10 More Tips for Your Wellness Journey Looking for more ways to become a healthier you? Here are 10 great ideas you can use any day, every day. 8/24/2004
5 Ways to Love Your Body Don't wait until you lose weight to change your attitude about your appearance. Here's how to appreciate--and love--your body starting today. 8/24/2004
6 Essential Variables in Weight Training Everything you need to know about frequency, order, repetitions, rest and more! 8/23/2004
A New Definition For ''Old'' We think Webster should highlight "old" with words such as "courage, wisdom, athletic and perseverance." 8/23/2004