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by Miss TeeIt really is the most wonderful time of the year and while Thanksgiving has already passed, we still have at least another month of being tempted by great tasting food. If you want to try to avoid one of the typical New Year’s Resolutions that involves weight, use the following tips to get you through the rest of the holiday season and the winter months with minimal to no weight gain!Find Balance: Of course you are going to indulge in some of your favorite holiday foods, but remember to always start off with small portions. You can always go back for seconds if you are still hungry. In addition to all the great tasting not so healthy choices you make, make sure you are picking healthy choices too.…

In the last health and beauty issue The Blonde One gave some very helpful beauty advice. This week I want to give you all a few fitness suggestions that can help you get and stay healthy in the coming seasons.It is common for people to gain some weight during the fall and winter months and then struggle in the spring and summer to lose the extra pounds. We are going to put an end to that once and for all with a few tips to help us keep those unwanted pounds away! Here is what I suggest:Fall mornings and evenings are perfect for outdoor walks and outdoor exercising in general. Invest in a good pair of walking/training shoes and get moving! I have been using Reebok’s Easy Tone shoes and…

An Immunization Guide for the Upcoming School Year  It’s that time of year that we’ve all been waiting for…that’s right BACK 2 SCHOOL!! I just wanted to take the time to remind you of the importance of having up to date immunizations.  This is important for those of you who will be headed to college as well as the general child and adult population as a whole. Here a few of the common vaccinations that you want to make sure you have and the reason why they are important. Most are free or inexpensive and can be received at your local health department.MMR-Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine- This is a “3 in 1” vaccine that protects against all three of the viruses. This vaccine is especially important to children. It comes in two…

I love our faithful readers so much and your advice and input is greatly appreciated. The idea for this article came from one of our loyal readers, so thank you!The popular nutritional book Eat this not That is actually a series of books that offer alternatives to some of our favorite foods. Seeing as how I am on this healthy living and lifestyle journey, I decided to share a few of my own suggestions with our readers.                                                                                             1.      One 8oz glass of 2% Reduced Fat Milk--120 Calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein instead of One 8oz glass of Vitamin D/Whole Milk-- 160 Calories, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein *Most doctors and nutritionists recommend 1% or Skim Milk, however these taste too much like water…

In a world where there is so much focus on appearances, more and more people are opting out of traditional diet and exercise solutions and seeking a quick fix to get the look that he/she wants. Some people desire looks that they feel cannot be achieved with diet and exercise alone. For example, when a person loses an excessive amount of weight there can be loose skin that has to be surgically tightened. Plastic surgery was once looked at as a taboo subject, but in recent years people are becoming more open to the idea of “going under the knife”. People have their own opinions about cosmetic surgery, for the most part, and some people agree that there is nothing wrong with a few procedures here and there as long…

So we have reached the end of the weight loss failures and success series, but no worries I will be sure to continue to give you healthy living tips. I will also keep you updated with my progress as I continue to keep the weight off (you know they say keeping the weight off is actually harder than losing it). With that being said, I want to leave you with a few more tips that I swear by and a couple of before and after pictures of myself to help motivate you!!  1.) Watch the amount of liquid calories you intake. Sodas and juices are loaded with calories. The average can of soda or 8oz. cup of juice has more than 100 calories, and the average person has multiple sodas…