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With the decision about where the 2016 Olympics will be held only a month away, my city (which I am wishing right now was Rio, but is not) is buzzing about whether we will be…

Yes, gas--in a headline. Are you laughing? Good. Now, let's get to the stinky topic, shall we? I recently learned some fascinating information about gas, and you have to read this stuff! And, I want to know: what do you call gas in your house? I think "fart" is so awful, so I use this word instead ...

Do moms and marathons mix?  Our Running on Empty blogger shares her thoughts on FitPregnancy.com. My running guru (AKA, my cousin who lives in…

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com “Your mind can shatter your limits.” You have a choice. You can be confident or unconfident, happy or unhappy, attractive or unattractive, powerful or weak. All these things start with…

I’m always trying to cut back on my added-sugar intake. And apparently I’m not alone: according to a recent survey I read, seven out of 10 adults say they want to reduce or avoid added sugars. And to do so, they’re turning to sweeteners that deliver zero (or minimal) calories. As a dietitian, I’m often asked about sugar substitutes. These days people are asking about the new noncaloric sweeteners made from a purified extract of the stevia plant. Sold under brand names like Truvia and PureVia, it’s 200 times sweeter than sugar and does not raise blood sugar. Here’s the scoop...

To find more willpower when reserves run low, we consulted the guru we'd all love to have on speed dial: Jillian Michaels. (OK, we do have her on speed dial; she's now a contributing editor.) Channel her voice when you're flagging.

Every celebrity is different when it comes to how much of their personal lives they share with the public. Some avoid paparazzi at all costs and refuse to discuss their children or their relationships. Others talk incessantly about

My brother just had a baby and my girlfriend and I were on the way to the hospital for a visit. We held hands, sang along to the latest Miley Cyrus, and enjoyed a perfect summer evening in Southern California. Could life be any better? As I was trying to make a left into the turn lane, I hesitated,…

Today I went head to head in a fitness challenge against Tara Costa from The Biggest Loser: Couples 2. Tara not only lost 155 pounds during her stint, but has won more Biggest Loser challenges than any other contestant in the history of the show, and there have been seven seasons to date!

All you vacationers hitting the friendly skies — don't put up with stiff muscles and your backside falling asleep in your seat. When the flight attendants say it's safe to move about the cabin, take advantage! Here are some stretches you can do while sitting down, and some you can do in…

Lately I've been in a sour candy kinda mood. And, although we all know giving in to the occasional craving is good, a feeding change to the vending machine until it spits out the sugary snack of our choice is not exactly a healthy habit.

Luckily, I found a solution. Warning: It is NOT pretty...

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com "Decisions require instinct and intuition." When you’re faced with a decision, your instinct and intuition are just as important as experience. Trusting your intuition allows…

Insomnia—the inability to get to sleep or to sleep soundly—can be either temporary or chronic, lasting a few days to weeks. It affects a whopping 54 percent of adults in the United States at one time or another, and insomnia that lasts more than six weeks may affect from 10 to 15 percent of…

Can you believe the Step has been around for 20 years? It's time to celebrate, but we gotta cut way back on sugar, says a major heart group. FatFighterTV has a look at some of the diet and fitness headlines making news this week.

Have you ever struggled with overeating at night? I used to be a HUGE night eater. In college, I would easily pack on 5 to 10 lbs during the couple of weeks of finals because I was up late and eating ALL the time. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep it under control for the last few months. Of course, there are still days when I’m up late and I get really hungry. I normally reach for a yogurt or a piece of fruit or a glass of chocolate almond milk. Except for this past Monday night--I blew it!

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Award show season is three weeks away and that means it's time for your favorite celebs to ramp up their…

There's a common little habit that is burning a hole in your wallet and putting your body in serious danger.

If you’re still baking your bod at a

Chances are that a lot of us have been cutting back on our spending in areas that seem "unnecessary" or "luxurious".  Makes sense:  Budgets are tighter...economy is up in the air...and saving is a higher priority.  So more likely than not, a trip to the

Researchers searching for a cure for obesity said on Thursday they have developed a drug that not only makes mice lose weight, but reverses diabetes and lowers their cholesterol, too.

Have you ever heard that eating oatmeal helps you lose weight? It seems to make good sense: It's high in fiber, hot and…

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com When you look in the mirror what do you see? Do you look only at flaws? Your big nose, your double chin, or perhaps your not so perfect skin? Every woman has her own self-proclaimed list of…

It seems like all we hear these days is how we should lose weight, exercise, and get a little "work" done. Don't get me wrong, I am all for improving your self-image. You should be able to do whatever makes you feel good about yourself.  Having a healthy self-image boosts…

Wanna know why skinny girls are so mean? It's not their personality; they're just hungry.

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Katie Wisdom Weinstein: I am not…

I used to dread 3 pm, or what I dubbed the “workday witching hour,” when, for no apparent reason, my usual go-go-go pace came to a screeching halt as I tried to fight off a powerful urge to crawl under my desk for a nap.

Now I overcome my afternoon…

Your doc has said it all along: 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity physical activity…