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Sweat More, Stress Less
By Michael Scholtz, M.A., Best Life fitness expert
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. But this only triggers a vicious cycle: You feel tired, anxious, and frazzled so you skip your workout. Then you may feel guilty, lethargic and unmotivated, which makes it even harder to get yourself moving again. Here's news that will have you breathing a sigh of relief: Exercise can actually squelch stress. Find out how.
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From the Community
Don't miss Bob Greene on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Thursday, February 4 (check local listings for times). He'll be discussing his new book, The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes (co-authored by John J. "Jack" Merendino, M.D., and Janis Jibrin, R.D.) and his new workout DVD, Total Body Makeover.
To learn how you can win a copy of the workout DVD and more amazing goodies, click here.
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WHAT DID YOU JUST EAT?
Research shows that tracking what you eat boosts weight loss success. Use this new tool to find out the calorie count and nutritional values of virtually any food. Search for a specific food or browse more than 30,000 foods by category.
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LONG-LASTING WEIGHT LOSS is easy on Bob's diet and fitness plan
Shedding pounds and keeping them off takes time. That's why Bob Greene created a plan that requires you to gradually make small yet powerful lifestyle changes. Here's a snapshot of some of the tools and resources you'll use throughout each of the three phases of Bob's plan:
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Bob's three–phased approach prepares your body for weight loss. For instance, two key Phase One objectives—increasing your activity level and restructuring how you eat—will help jumpstart your metabolism and increase the number of calories you burn. |
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