December 31
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Stay tuned for daily tips starting January 1, 2011
January 1
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The power food
Protein is the most filling food. Have some at every meal to curb hunger and stay full longer.
January 2
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Get the kids moving
Don't have time to exercise? Take the kids for a walk and you'll all reap the benefits.
January 3
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Lunch not optional
Take a lunch break if you can. No really, take one–and eating at your desk does not count.
January 4
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Potato power
When you bake a potato, eat the skin! It's a great source of fiber, vitamins and even protein!
January 5
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Where's your beef?
Beef may have a bad rep, but it may help you retain muscle while you lose weight.
January 6
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Cut out the clutter
Take a minute to organize your calendar, desk and inbox. It'll save you time in the long run.
January 7
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Flossy
On behalf of your dentist, we kindly remind you to floss. Today and everyday.
January 8
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Fight fall gain
Shorter days may mean weight gain and major blahs. Upping your exercise may counteract both.
January 9
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Healthy treats
Reward yourself for hard work with a healthy treat–think massages, manis or a new gym outfit.
January 10
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Get flexing
In lieu of a raise, consider asking your boss for flextime and restore balance to your hectic routine.
January 11
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Divvy duties
It can be hard to let go of responsibility, but that's what your good coworkers are for.
January 12
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Get cracking-up
A minute-long laugh may have the same mood-boosting benefits as 10 minutes of exercise.
January 13
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Sweat the stress
Exercise can help beat work-related stress, so try to hit the gym a few times a week.
January 14
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Soap up
Washing your hands helps eliminates the germs and bacteria that make you sick. Enough said.
January 15
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Water weight loss
Watery fruits like grapes aren't just a health snack, they may keep you full longer.
January 16
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Hounds for health
Pups may help lower blood pressure and heart rate. So adopt–it's good for them, and you.
January 17
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Prioritize
No one's perfect. So do the best you can, and let the rest go.
January 18
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Yokes up
Have an egg at breakfast. They're filing, so you'll eat less later on.
January 19
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Downsize dinners
Restaurant servings may be oversized, so order a kid's portion to eliminate the risk of over-eating.
January 20
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Front load chores
Run errands on a weekend morning. That way you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.
January 21
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Bold mood boosters
Buy a sweater or shoes in a bright color–it can boost your mood and it's always good to mix it up.
January 22
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Reach for Romaine
It can offer twice the fiber, calcium, potassium and seven times the vitamins A and C of iceberg.
January 23
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Say "no" already
If you can, try to make it a rule to say "no" to half of the things you don't want to do.
January 24
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Go nutty
Just a handful of nuts a day has been shown to lower heart disease risk by 35 percent.
January 25
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Pass the glass
Get your daily 64oz. from a glass instead of a plastic bottle to help reduce endless landfill waste.
January 26
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Bye, bye belly fat
An apple a day may keep more than the doctor away.
January 27
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Leave work at work
Try to enjoy your time away from the office. It'll make you more productive while you're there.
January 28
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Music moves
In a workout rut? Change up your playlist to get you going again.
January 29
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Rev your metabolism!
Chiles may cause your body to burn extra calories for up to 20 minutes after you eat them.
January 30
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Slimming secret
When diet and exercise get pushed aside, but the big event doesn't, count on a little black dress.
January 31
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Spice it up to lose
Spicy foods make you eat slower, so you've got time to realize you're full.
February 1
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Lose the snooze
When you hit snooze, you're probably not getting quality sleep. Skip the false alarms to log real Zs.
February 2
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Ditch the scale
Stop obsessing over numbers–instead, use your clothes as an indicator of weight gain or loss.
February 3
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Get cheesy
One serving of full-fat cheese a day may help you keep weight from creeping up.
February 4
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Busy bee
Good news is: busy people tend to be happier. So at least your hard work is paying off!
February 5
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Give it a rest.
That goes for you and your laptop. Try to disconnect and focus on the important things around you.
February 6
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Become a worm
When was the last time you opened a book? Challenge your grey matter with one new read a month.
February 7
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Switch it up
Do something new everyday–try a new recipe or a new route to work–and keep life interesting!
February 8
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Don't skimp on sleep
Sleeping less than 7-8 hours may make you crave fatty foods. So turn in on time.
February 9
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R&R no matter what
Try to relax a little this weekend by reading a book or taking a bubble bath.
February 10
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Caffeinate!
Coffee is a great source of antioxidants, so perk up! There may be some cancer-fighting benefits.
February 11
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Stick to au naturale
When picking peanut butter, go natural. Most brands have no added sugar and no trans fats.
February 12
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Dress to de-stress
Clean out your closet already. Less clutter–even at home– may mean less stress overall.
February 13
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Pump iron
Lifting weights may rev your metabolism for hours after your workout vs. just doing cardio alone.
February 14
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Tea it up
Studies show that sipping tea may help some of us deal with stressful tasks better. So sip away.
February 15
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Spread the laugh
Memorize a good joke, and tell it often.
February 16
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D-fense
Vitamin D may ward off colds, so be sure to eat plenty of vitamin-rich foods, especially in the winter.
February 17
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List it
When chores get overwhelming, make a list. Visualizing your to-dos can make them seem more manageable.
February 18
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Stick to a serving
Don't deprive yourself of the foods you love. Just fix yourself one serving–and stick to it!
February 19
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Exercise your brain
Breaking a sweat does more than keep you fit–it may keep your mind sharp as you age.
February 20
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Say thanks
Stop and think of one thing you're grateful for today. It's always good to stop and smell the roses.
February 21
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Just do it already!
Take care of chores as soon as you're able and stop procrastinating.
February 22
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Walk this way
Or wherever you can. Every step gives you a little more exercise and a little more energy.
February 23
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Break the fast
Eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and may help you eat less throughout the rest of the day.
February 24
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Skim it
If you drink whole milk, try switching to skim or 1%. You don't have to go cold turkey–try 2% first.
February 25
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A meeting with gym
Treat exercise like any other appointment–you wouldn't cancel on your boss now would you?
February 26
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Give back
The economy may be bad, but giving your time means more than cash–for you and the recipient.
February 27
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A better fit
8 out of 10 women wear ill-fitting bras. Make sure you're not one of them and get fitted by a pro.
February 28
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Co-coa cure
Dark chocolate may reduce blood pressure. So calm down with a bit of the sweet stuff.
March 1
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Me-time
Try to dedicate one night a week to just you, and use it wisely!
