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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Eat Like a Kid - (6/14/2010)
Watch a child eat and you'll see how it's really supposed to be done. Little ones eat only when they're hungry, and they consume just enough food to fuel up—no more.
Watch a child eat and you'll see how it's really supposed to be done. Little ones eat only when they're hungry, and they consume just enough food to fuel up—no more.
How Does Your Garden Grow? - (6/7/2010)
If you've ever wanted to plant your own vegetable or herb garden, now is the perfect time. There are so many reasons to grow even a little bit of your own food: It will taste better, be fresher, cost less, provide you with exercise, help the earth, connect you with nature and give you a huge sense of accomplishment.
If you've ever wanted to plant your own vegetable or herb garden, now is the perfect time. There are so many reasons to grow even a little bit of your own food: It will taste better, be fresher, cost less, provide you with exercise, help the earth, connect you with nature and give you a huge sense of accomplishment.
Chill Out! - (5/31/2010)
As the temperature heats up, you may be looking for low-calorie ways to cool down. Forget ice cream, and instead, opt for a diet-friendly frozen treat like a shaved ice, popsicle or granita. In fact, you could make your own—it's easy and it will save you some cash.
As the temperature heats up, you may be looking for low-calorie ways to cool down. Forget ice cream, and instead, opt for a diet-friendly frozen treat like a shaved ice, popsicle or granita. In fact, you could make your own—it's easy and it will save you some cash.
Start the Summer off on the Right Foot - (5/24/2010)
Memorial Day is just around the corner. The holiday weekend marks the kickoff to summer, the season synonymous with beaches and bathing suits.
Memorial Day is just around the corner. The holiday weekend marks the kickoff to summer, the season synonymous with beaches and bathing suits.
A Guide to Gulping - (5/17/2010)
You already know how important water is for weight loss—studies show that people who drink more water consume fewer calories during the day. And water is essential for staying healthy—it helps with digestion and metabolism, flushes toxins from your system and regulates body temperature.
You already know how important water is for weight loss—studies show that people who drink more water consume fewer calories during the day. And water is essential for staying healthy—it helps with digestion and metabolism, flushes toxins from your system and regulates body temperature.
Milking It! - (5/10/2010)
The dairy aisle seems to have gotten a lot more crowded these days. In addition to classic cow's milk, you'll also find soymilk, almond milk, rice milk and hemp milk. In most cases, they can be used interchangeably, though they all have distinct tastes and nutritional profiles.
The dairy aisle seems to have gotten a lot more crowded these days. In addition to classic cow's milk, you'll also find soymilk, almond milk, rice milk and hemp milk. In most cases, they can be used interchangeably, though they all have distinct tastes and nutritional profiles.
You Snooze You Lose - (5/3/2010)
It's bedtime, and although you may be tempted to toss in a final load of laundry, you should hit the hay instead. The average American is logging just about six hours of sleep a night, even though most adults need a good seven to nine.
It's bedtime, and although you may be tempted to toss in a final load of laundry, you should hit the hay instead. The average American is logging just about six hours of sleep a night, even though most adults need a good seven to nine.
Eight Superfoods - (4/26/2010)
Eating a balanced and varied diet is crucial for good health because every food out there provides different vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Eating a balanced and varied diet is crucial for good health because every food out there provides different vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Stocking Your Desk Snack Drawer - (4/19/2010)
When a craving strikes at work, you have a few choices: You can either hit up the vending machine or break room (for some of that leftover birthday cake) or you can turn to a healthy arsenal of foods that you've stocked in your desk for such occasions.
When a craving strikes at work, you have a few choices: You can either hit up the vending machine or break room (for some of that leftover birthday cake) or you can turn to a healthy arsenal of foods that you've stocked in your desk for such occasions.
Just Add Veggies - (4/12/2010)
When you have a craving—whether it's for something salty, crunchy, sweet or comforting—veggies probably wouldn't be your first choice.
When you have a craving—whether it's for something salty, crunchy, sweet or comforting—veggies probably wouldn't be your first choice.
In Season: April - (4/5/2010)
Although it still feels like winter some days, spring is officially upon us. And as the warmer weather arrives, so do early spring foods—which means a lot more variety and flavor for you to add to your favorite dishes.
Although it still feels like winter some days, spring is officially upon us. And as the warmer weather arrives, so do early spring foods—which means a lot more variety and flavor for you to add to your favorite dishes.
The Top Three Weight Loss Blunders - (3/29/2010)
You're watching your portions and exercising regularly—you feel like you're finally on the right track. But beware: There are a few common traps people tend to fall into when they're trying to slim down.
You're watching your portions and exercising regularly—you feel like you're finally on the right track. But beware: There are a few common traps people tend to fall into when they're trying to slim down.
A Day of Diet-Friendly Meals for Travelers - (3/22/2010)
Planning a relaxing spring break trip? Unfortunately, the process of getting to your destination can be anything but relaxing, thanks to long lines, security checks, airport delays and lost luggage.
Planning a relaxing spring break trip? Unfortunately, the process of getting to your destination can be anything but relaxing, thanks to long lines, security checks, airport delays and lost luggage.
Recipes In Real Life - (3/15/2010)
Before Julie & Julia hit the big screen last year, it was a 2005 New York Times bestselling book. And even before that, it was a blog written by Julie Powell, a frustrated temp who decided to add some spice to her life by cooking all 524 recipes in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Before Julie & Julia hit the big screen last year, it was a 2005 New York Times bestselling book. And even before that, it was a blog written by Julie Powell, a frustrated temp who decided to add some spice to her life by cooking all 524 recipes in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Debunking Common Exercise Myths - (3/8/2010)
If you've spent any time at a gym, you've probably heard fellow exercisers exchange tips about what helped them shape up and slim down.
If you've spent any time at a gym, you've probably heard fellow exercisers exchange tips about what helped them shape up and slim down.
Enjoy Eating Out Again! - (3/1/2010)
Brunch with the family, lunch with co-workers, celebration dinners, a night out with friends, work cocktail parties——if your calendar is filled with restaurant dates, you'll need to make sure you're keeping track of calories and eating nutritiously while having a good time.
Brunch with the family, lunch with co-workers, celebration dinners, a night out with friends, work cocktail parties——if your calendar is filled with restaurant dates, you'll need to make sure you're keeping track of calories and eating nutritiously while having a good time.
Fear Factor - (2/24/2010)
While most people are eager—even desperate—to lose weight, some overweight dieters are actually uncomfortable with morphing into a thinner version of themselves, either because they fear the process of losing weight or the result itself.
While most people are eager—even desperate—to lose weight, some overweight dieters are actually uncomfortable with morphing into a thinner version of themselves, either because they fear the process of losing weight or the result itself.
A Healthy Indulgence - (2/15/2010)
Did you treat yourself to some chocolate over Valentine’s Day weekend? If you did, this news will be music to your ears: Chocolate not only tastes good, it's also good for you.
Did you treat yourself to some chocolate over Valentine’s Day weekend? If you did, this news will be music to your ears: Chocolate not only tastes good, it's also good for you.
Finding Someone to Sweat With - (2/9/2010)
We've all been there: The alarm sounds—it's time for your morning workout. But instead of bouncing out of bed for your daily jog, you start running through a list of reasons why you should stay under the covers—it’s rainy, you’re sore, you could use the extra 30 minutes of sleep, you don’t have any clean clothes.
We've all been there: The alarm sounds—it's time for your morning workout. But instead of bouncing out of bed for your daily jog, you start running through a list of reasons why you should stay under the covers—it’s rainy, you’re sore, you could use the extra 30 minutes of sleep, you don’t have any clean clothes.
Sweat More, Stress Less - (1/26/2010)
Time-or a lack of it-is one of the biggest reasons we skip (or skimp on) our workouts. When time is in limited supply, most of us turn our attention to what's stressing us out and let other things fall to the wayside.
Time-or a lack of it-is one of the biggest reasons we skip (or skimp on) our workouts. When time is in limited supply, most of us turn our attention to what's stressing us out and let other things fall to the wayside.
The Big Freeze - (1/20/2010)
Imagine walking through the door after a long day at work and finding a healthful, homemade dinner just waiting to be heated up. No, this isn't a dream, and no, you don't have to hire a personal chef to make it happen.
Imagine walking through the door after a long day at work and finding a healthful, homemade dinner just waiting to be heated up. No, this isn't a dream, and no, you don't have to hire a personal chef to make it happen.
Keep Your Diet and Relationship Intact - (1/11/2010)
You're one of the lucky few if your romantic partner has the exact same palate, metabolism and diet goals as you do. Still, cooking two separate meals each night isn't practical, nor is eating a dinner that doesn't suit your health objectives.
You're one of the lucky few if your romantic partner has the exact same palate, metabolism and diet goals as you do. Still, cooking two separate meals each night isn't practical, nor is eating a dinner that doesn't suit your health objectives.
Ready to Join a Gym? - (1/4/2010)
You don't have to join a gym to lose weight (in fact, with a little creativity, you can get a complete workout right at home). But having access to the latest equipment, fitness classes and instructors can speed up your weight loss and keep you motivated.
You don't have to join a gym to lose weight (in fact, with a little creativity, you can get a complete workout right at home). But having access to the latest equipment, fitness classes and instructors can speed up your weight loss and keep you motivated.
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