Posts from ediets.com

December 9

Health and Diet
Take it outside. Outdoor grilling is one of the best ways to cook healthfully, since you don’t need any butter or oil to keep food from sticking -- and what’s already there drips off! Skip boring old burgers and dogs and opt for lean fish or poultry, and just about any vegetable or fruit you can find. Top of your healthy meal with a bowl of fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt.

Fitness
Hola siesta. Catching a 15- to 20-minute nap between 1 and 4 pm can improve your alertness, sharpen your memory and help reduce fatigue. Can’t fit in a full-blown siesta? Try scheduling a lull in activity and alertness for less mentally demanding activities like ironing or washing dishes.

December 8

Health and Diet
What motivates you to lose weight? Every one of us is different. What works for one person may not be the solution for another. Choose what motivates you to lose those extra pounds -- the old clothes you used to wear, that upcoming special event, your health, your family or simply your new outlook on life. Think of what motivates you and make it work to your advantage.

Fitness
Commune with nature! To refresh your workout, your body and your soul, get out of the gym and do part of your exercise in a natural environment, so you can move and breath outdoors. Go for a walk, run, cycle or in-line skate. And for a real natural experience, do your stretching or yoga outside too.