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December 24, 2005

December 25

Health and Diet

Can’t pass up on those treats during the holidays? Try creating low fat/calorie versions of those tasty treats or eating the regular versions in moderation. Try angel food cake with strawberries and non-dairy whip topping or choose fruit, fat-free pudding or Jell-O as desert. If you favor a special treat, go for a taste – sometimes a nibble is all it takes to satisfy the craving.

Fitness

Are you overtraining? Here are some signs to watch out for: waking up tired, poor appetite, not sleeping well, feeling drained between workouts, feeling sluggish and depleted of energy throughout the day. Bear in mind that these can also be signs of depression, or other illness. In any case, listen carefully to your body. Take a break from your workout if you need to, or see your doctor.

December 24

Health and Diet
Keep that holiday meal healthy. When deciding what to serve, choose recipes low in saturated fat, increase whole grains and include a variety of fruits and vegetables. Traditional family recipes can be transformed into lower-fat favorites and modified to provide balance. You can make those old time favorites hearty and healthy!

Fitness
Go shoe shopping! Regardless of what activity your shoe is for, check for key aspects of the fit. Your weight should be distributed throughout the foot evenly, with no pressure point on the ball of the foot. There should be no stress points. Your foot should be “pulled up” rather than “pushed up.” And, of course, you should always buy the shoes “on sale.” (Just kidding).

December 23

Health and Diet

Some quick fixes… Before eating pizza, blot the oil with a paper napkin to reduce the fat content. Use nonstick vegetable oil cooking sprays instead of regular oils. They can save you up to 100 calories and 14 grams of fat/serving. Keep a bowl of fruit on the counter and raw vegetables in the front of the refrigerator so they're at the ready as a healthy snack. Add a handful of walnuts (about 4 whole) to a salad instead of cheese. They contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Fitness

Let’s talk about balls. If you’re buying or using a gymnastics ball, make sure the size is correct for your height. When the ball is the right fit, you should be able to sit in the center of the inflated ball, feet planted firmly on the floor, your thighs parallel to the floor, hips at a 90 to 110 degree angle to the thighs, and knees at an angle anywhere from 90 to 100 degrees to the thighs. It’s easier to stay on a ball with a little less air in it.