THE BEST LIFE NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
Now you can browse our archive of past newsletters and access a wealth of useful information about how to stay on track with your diet and exercise. Other benefits of the free BestLife newsletter include Best Life Approved Recipes, easy exercises to do at home as well as articles and tips from Best Life experts.
Now you can browse our archive of past newsletters and access a wealth of useful information about how to stay on track with your diet and exercise. Other benefits of the free BestLife newsletter include Best Life Approved Recipes, easy exercises to do at home as well as articles and tips from Best Life experts.
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They're Here! Check out our new site and Bob's new book! - (11/5/2009)
Exciting new developments have been underway at The Best Life headquarters! We’re thrilled to announce that Bob Greene’s book, The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes (Simon & Schuster) just hit bookstores.
Exciting new developments have been underway at The Best Life headquarters! We’re thrilled to announce that Bob Greene’s book, The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes (Simon & Schuster) just hit bookstores.
Slash Your Sodium When Dining Out - (10/26/2009)
For most chefs and food lovers, salt is an essential ingredient because it can bring out the natural flavors of foods. Too much sodium can spike blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
For most chefs and food lovers, salt is an essential ingredient because it can bring out the natural flavors of foods. Too much sodium can spike blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
Sweet and Healthy Halloween Treat - (10/19/2009)
Halloween is practically synonymous with sugary treats, but there are healthy ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Halloween is practically synonymous with sugary treats, but there are healthy ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Sick? When to Skip Your Workout - (10/12/2009)
The start of the sneezin' season is officially upon us. Should you persist and head to the gym despite a runny nose and cough?
The start of the sneezin' season is officially upon us. Should you persist and head to the gym despite a runny nose and cough?
A New Book From The Best Life - (10/5/2009)
If you have diabetes, you know how tough it can be; you might even be looking for help managing the disease and staying healthy.
If you have diabetes, you know how tough it can be; you might even be looking for help managing the disease and staying healthy.
Frozen Assets - (2/28/2009)
It's sad to say that summer is over, and all the fresh produce you've been enjoying won't be around again for a while. But that doesn't mean you have to wait months to eat them.
It's sad to say that summer is over, and all the fresh produce you've been enjoying won't be around again for a while. But that doesn't mean you have to wait months to eat them.
Become Your Own Cheerleader - (9/21/2009)
Friends, co-workers, and your significant other can all provide support as you work toward reaching your health and weight-loss goals.
Friends, co-workers, and your significant other can all provide support as you work toward reaching your health and weight-loss goals.
Dress for Workout Success - (9/14/2009)
Fall is the perfect time to invest in a few new pieces for your fitness wardrobe. It's not just about looking good—stylish and functional clothes that fit right can boost your mood and actually help motivate you to stick with your workout routine.
Fall is the perfect time to invest in a few new pieces for your fitness wardrobe. It's not just about looking good—stylish and functional clothes that fit right can boost your mood and actually help motivate you to stick with your workout routine.
Brown Bag Makeovers - (9/07/2009)
School is in session, which means the brown bag lunch is back. If you pack lunch for your kids, why not make one for yourself, too?
School is in session, which means the brown bag lunch is back. If you pack lunch for your kids, why not make one for yourself, too?
The Perfectionism Trap - (8/31/2009)
When it comes to losing weight are you a perfectionist? You know who you are: you'd never miss a workout, even when you're sick.
When it comes to losing weight are you a perfectionist? You know who you are: you'd never miss a workout, even when you're sick.
Weight-Loss Wisdom - (8/24/2009)
Want to make weight loss a little easier? Try these tips, which have been shown to help peel off the pounds.
Want to make weight loss a little easier? Try these tips, which have been shown to help peel off the pounds.
The Truth About Common Weight-Loss Myths - (8/17/2009)
When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, it seems that everyone has a piece of advice to offer about the best—or quickest—way to do it.
When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, it seems that everyone has a piece of advice to offer about the best—or quickest—way to do it.
How To Say No Nicely and Effectively - (8/11/2009)
You've cleared out your cabinets of junk food, you're preparing nutritious meals, and you've figured out how to order healthfully off the menu.
You've cleared out your cabinets of junk food, you're preparing nutritious meals, and you've figured out how to order healthfully off the menu.
Trim Your Grocery Bill and Your Figure - (8/3/2009)
There are many cash-saving tricks you can use when you go food shopping, including clipping coupons or applying for rebates.
There are many cash-saving tricks you can use when you go food shopping, including clipping coupons or applying for rebates.
Slimmer, Stronger and Injury-free - (7/27/2009)
Your workout routine is going great, the weight is peeling off, and then all of a sudden…ouch! A twisted ankle, sore back or pulled muscle sidelines you.
Your workout routine is going great, the weight is peeling off, and then all of a sudden…ouch! A twisted ankle, sore back or pulled muscle sidelines you.
Sidestep Sneaky Weight-Loss Sabetours - (7/20/2009)
Three roadblocks commonly interfere with the best laid weight-loss plans: Food, family and friends.
Three roadblocks commonly interfere with the best laid weight-loss plans: Food, family and friends.
Fire Up the grill - (7/14/2009)
You can smell summer in the air—the warm breezes, the fragrant flowers, and even the aroma of sunblock. But my favorite summer scent is the smoky smell of barbecue.
You can smell summer in the air—the warm breezes, the fragrant flowers, and even the aroma of sunblock. But my favorite summer scent is the smoky smell of barbecue.
Fitting in Fitness - (7/6/2009)
You want to exercise—you really do. But you just can't seem to find the time. Or maybe your motivation has flat-lined lately.
You want to exercise—you really do. But you just can't seem to find the time. Or maybe your motivation has flat-lined lately.
Free yourself from Eating traps - (6/30/2009)
If you're like most Americans, you'll be celebrating Independence Day with friends and fireworks this weekend.
If you're like most Americans, you'll be celebrating Independence Day with friends and fireworks this weekend.
Lighten-Up Your Lunch - (6/23/2009)
Whether you brown-bag it, eat in the office cafeteria or head to a deli, you can score a tasty lunch without overindulging.
Whether you brown-bag it, eat in the office cafeteria or head to a deli, you can score a tasty lunch without overindulging.
The Travel Workout - (6/16/2009)
Thanks to room service, pay-per-view and wireless internet, your hotel room can also serve as a restaurant, movie theater and office.
Thanks to room service, pay-per-view and wireless internet, your hotel room can also serve as a restaurant, movie theater and office.
Healthy Eating on the Road - (6/8/2009)
Come summertime, many of us will hit the road for long-anticipated vacations. Whether you're traveling by car or plane, the grab-and-go dining options you'll encounter along the way have the potential to derail your diet.
Come summertime, many of us will hit the road for long-anticipated vacations. Whether you're traveling by car or plane, the grab-and-go dining options you'll encounter along the way have the potential to derail your diet.
Summer Buffet Survival Plan - (6/1/2009)
Food fests—they're as ubiquitous in the summer as sun block and lemonade. Whether it's a friend's backyard barbecue, a company picnic or a vacation buffet, all-you-can-eat meals are a fact of life.
Food fests—they're as ubiquitous in the summer as sun block and lemonade. Whether it's a friend's backyard barbecue, a company picnic or a vacation buffet, all-you-can-eat meals are a fact of life.
Meet A New Best Life Buddy: Hungry Girl - (5/26/2009)
At The Best Life, we believe that the road to a healthier, slimmer, fitter you requires plenty of help along the way.
At The Best Life, we believe that the road to a healthier, slimmer, fitter you requires plenty of help along the way.
GAME ON! - (5/19/2009)
I've always encouraged my clients to be creative about fitness. When a business meeting runs late or your child is home sick from school, squeezing in a workout requires more flexibility and resourcefulness.
I've always encouraged my clients to be creative about fitness. When a business meeting runs late or your child is home sick from school, squeezing in a workout requires more flexibility and resourcefulness.
What to do When Hunger Strikes - (5/12/2009)
A regular eating schedule and high-fiber meals and snacks, key components of The Best Life Diet, can both help control appetite. But even if you use both of these, it's possible that you'll still face the occasional hunger pang.
A regular eating schedule and high-fiber meals and snacks, key components of The Best Life Diet, can both help control appetite. But even if you use both of these, it's possible that you'll still face the occasional hunger pang.
Spring Cleaning - (5/4/2009)
It's spring, the time of year when the weather warms, flowers bloom and you roll up your sleeves for some good old cleaning. A smart place to start: Your packed kitchen pantry.
It's spring, the time of year when the weather warms, flowers bloom and you roll up your sleeves for some good old cleaning. A smart place to start: Your packed kitchen pantry.
A Family Affair - (4/28/2009)
Do you ever think that sticking to a workout plan would be easy if it weren't for your spouse or kids? I hear different versions of the same problem all the time: I have to pick up my children at school and drop them off at practice so I don't have time to hit the gym.
Do you ever think that sticking to a workout plan would be easy if it weren't for your spouse or kids? I hear different versions of the same problem all the time: I have to pick up my children at school and drop them off at practice so I don't have time to hit the gym.
A Trainer's Stay-Motivated Secrets - (4/21/2009)
Think fitness professionals have no trouble staying motivated? Think again! We all have those days when we just want to pull the covers over our head and go back to sleep—trainers included.
Think fitness professionals have no trouble staying motivated? Think again! We all have those days when we just want to pull the covers over our head and go back to sleep—trainers included.
Getting back on Track - (4/14/2009)
Holidays are a treat: Passover and Easter are a time to connect with loved ones and celebrate as a family. But you know what's not so sweet?
Holidays are a treat: Passover and Easter are a time to connect with loved ones and celebrate as a family. But you know what's not so sweet?
Produce Pointers - (4/07/2009)
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it—fruits and vegetables are nutritional powerhouses. They're not only naturally low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories, they're also packed with tons of good-for-you stuff, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it—fruits and vegetables are nutritional powerhouses. They're not only naturally low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories, they're also packed with tons of good-for-you stuff, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
How to Cope With Criticism - (4/01/2009)
When you're trying to lose weight, it seems like everything you do—from what you eat to how you work out—is the
subject of scrutiny.
When you're trying to lose weight, it seems like everything you do—from what you eat to how you work out—is the
subject of scrutiny.
What's Making You Fat? - (3/24/2009)
The bulk of the American population is overweight or obese—at last count, more than 66 percent of us fall into this
category. And although a good majority of them are trying to peel off those extra pounds,
The bulk of the American population is overweight or obese—at last count, more than 66 percent of us fall into this
category. And although a good majority of them are trying to peel off those extra pounds,
Whittle(Your Waist) While You Work - (3/17/2009)
The office might be good for many things—a paycheck, gossip, a lively holiday party, to name just a few. But if
you're watching your weight and trying to live healthier, it can be fraught with obstacles
The office might be good for many things—a paycheck, gossip, a lively holiday party, to name just a few. But if
you're watching your weight and trying to live healthier, it can be fraught with obstacles
Discreet Dieting Tips - (3/10/2009)
There's nothing quite like the phrase, "No thanks, I'm on a diet!" to bring a dinner party or happy hour to a
screeching halt. But there's no reason your healthy-eating plan has to be a downer
There's nothing quite like the phrase, "No thanks, I'm on a diet!" to bring a dinner party or happy hour to a
screeching halt. But there's no reason your healthy-eating plan has to be a downer
What's Your Motivation - (3/3/2009)
The bulk of the American population is overweight or obese—at last count, more than 66 percent of us fall into this
category. And although a good majority of them are trying to peel off those extra pounds,
The bulk of the American population is overweight or obese—at last count, more than 66 percent of us fall into this
category. And although a good majority of them are trying to peel off those extra pounds,
The Power of Three - (2/24/2009)
Here's a piece of advice you've heard before: Eat three square meals every day. No matter how many times you've received this bit of wisdom, it's still tempting to ignore this rule when you want to lose weight.
Here's a piece of advice you've heard before: Eat three square meals every day. No matter how many times you've received this bit of wisdom, it's still tempting to ignore this rule when you want to lose weight.
The Seduction of Spot Reduction - (2/17/2009)
So many people start hitting the gym with one fitness goal in mind: To slim down a particular body part. By working a specific area extra hard, they hope to zap the jiggle on the belly, butt, or arms.
So many people start hitting the gym with one fitness goal in mind: To slim down a particular body part. By working a specific area extra hard, they hope to zap the jiggle on the belly, butt, or arms.
Your Slip-Up Survival Guide - (2/10/2009)
Slip-ups are inevitable when you're dieting. That may sound so obvious—yet when it happens, we're not prepared for it. In fact, we often use it as an excuse: "I've already blown my diet so I might as well continue devouring doughnuts
Slip-ups are inevitable when you're dieting. That may sound so obvious—yet when it happens, we're not prepared for it. In fact, we often use it as an excuse: "I've already blown my diet so I might as well continue devouring doughnuts
Dealing With Weight-loss Jealousy - (2/5/2009)
We—™re into the second month of 2009 and you—™re undoubtedly surrounded by folks—at work, the gym, even at home—who put losing weight and getting healthy at the top of their resolution lists (maybe you did, too).
We—™re into the second month of 2009 and you—™re undoubtedly surrounded by folks—at work, the gym, even at home—who put losing weight and getting healthy at the top of their resolution lists (maybe you did, too).
Don't Let Weekends Derail Your Diet - (1/29/2009)
For most people, weekends are a time to let loose: Your schedule is more of your own making, your outfits don't need to be ironed or even color-coordinated, and there's more time to enjoy yourself.
For most people, weekends are a time to let loose: Your schedule is more of your own making, your outfits don't need to be ironed or even color-coordinated, and there's more time to enjoy yourself.
How hard Are You really Working? - (1/22/2009)
Finding the right exercise intensity level and staying there throughout a workout can help you get the most out of your sweat sessions. When you exercise in the zone, you burn calories more efficiently and avoid injuries.
Finding the right exercise intensity level and staying there throughout a workout can help you get the most out of your sweat sessions. When you exercise in the zone, you burn calories more efficiently and avoid injuries.
An Important Self-Exam - (1/16/2009)
As many of you know, Oprah has fallen off the wagon. She admitted recently on her show and in her magazine that she has gained 40 of the 90 pounds she'd previously lost to bring her back up to 200 pounds.
As many of you know, Oprah has fallen off the wagon. She admitted recently on her show and in her magazine that she has gained 40 of the 90 pounds she'd previously lost to bring her back up to 200 pounds.
The Power of Positive Thinking - (1/8/2009)
No matter how often or vividly we fantasize about certain things—like winning the lottery—chances are they just won't become a reality.
No matter how often or vividly we fantasize about certain things—like winning the lottery—chances are they just won't become a reality.
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