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I just heard about a great giveaway I thought I’d share with you! Kashi, the food company, is giving away free cookies. Since it’s made by Kashi, you don’t even have to feel guilty. These are even the kind that are healthy! If you want to find out more you can visit www.kashi.com.

How to Snack Smartly

Summer seems to have lots of opportunities to eat junk food and snack often. I’m always trying to figure out what is good to eat, so I asked my friend Olivia to share her secrets.

Here are Dr. Olivia’s tips for healthy eating:

1. Take a natural multi-vitamin daily.

2. Take an added mineral such as magnesium glycinate to support bones, muscles and nervous system development.

3. Take essential fatty acids such as EPA/DHA, also known as fish oil, to support nervous system development and mental health.

4. The best thing you can do is to avoid soda! Water, juice and tea are healthy alternatives. If these sound boring to you, try vitamin water or ruit water which come in a variety of flavors and brands.

5. Do your best to eat fresh fruit and veggies at least a couple fo times every day, and try to limit anything pre-made and pre-packaged.

6. Clif protein bars are a great alternative to candy bars and they can to help satisfy your sweet tooth. If you crave salty chips, try baked whole grain pita chips with hummus or baked blue corn chips with guacamole and salsa.

7. Snack on raw nuts such as almonds and walnuts. They’re an additional way to get good fat, fiber and essential nutrients.

You can find out more about healthy eating and Dr. Olivia at www.wellnessconnection-ofallon.com

Getting in Shape for Prom: Part V

So, now that you’ve got your workout, your diet and your partner, it’s time to really push yourself. Give it everything you’ve got during your workouts. If you’re going to do devote time to it in the first place, do it right. You may feel a burn or hurt a little when you’re finished, but you will feel so much better about yourself in the long run. You’ll be healthy and happy with the way you look and feel!

Eating Healthy Made Easy

Here are a few ways to be healthier, and they’re simple so anyone can give them a try!

One of my friends gave me this tip: We all love chips, right? Well, instead of getting the big bags and eating the whole thing when we’re curled up on the couch, get the small bags so you’ll just stop eating when you’re done with the bag.

Try not to drink as much soda. When someone offers you a Mountain Dew, take water instead. You can even go for flavored water if plain water is too boring for you.

Go to Subway instead of McDonald’s. For a limited time, you can get a foot long sub for $5. Eat one half right away, and save the rest for later. Then you get two meals for $5, and you also spread out the calories. How awesome!

Eat slowly, and only eat until you’re full. When you eat slowly, your body has more time to catch up and let you know that you’re full. It’s a good habit to get yourself into.

Cut back on snacks, and switch to healthy options. Instead of having four cookies, for example, try going down to just three. Also, instead of going to the vending machine for a snack every day, bring fruit from home. You’ll also save money this way.

Surround yourself with healthy options instead of junk food. My dad always buys grapes and puts them in a bowl in the fridge. I always open the fridge and pantry, even if I’m not hungry, so it’s good to have something healthy to grab.

Getting in Shape for Prom: Part III

So after working with my trainer for a couple weeks I have come to realize how much he has helped me lose weight. So my next suggestion would be to get some help with your workout.

You don’t necessarily need to pay for an expensive trainer, just find someone who knows about exercising like a family member or a gym teacher. Ask them for a few tips and maybe even a full work out for you to do.

Also, bring a friend along to make sure you work hard. Once you have this routing along with someone to help you, your workout will be so much better.

Break it Down

I have a good friend who is a pilates instructor in New York City. I asked her what she thinks you need to do to stay fit. She’s run two marathons and other races, so, here’s what Nel told me:

1. Think positively. Every time you want to put yourself down, replace that negativity with a positive thought.

2. Schedule time to exercise. Do your favorite activity 4 to 5 days a week for at least 20 minutes.

3. Exercise with friends. It’s always a great motivator.

4. Forgive yourself if you miss a day. Guilt never helps.

5. Remember that exercise is a way to express yourself. If you do it just to lose weight, you won’t want to do it and it will become a burden.

6. DRINK WATER!

Getting in Shape for Prom (or Anything Else): Part II

So now that I’ve been on this diet and working out for a couple weeks, I have actually seen results. I’ve lost seven pounds in less than three weeks and I feel great.

This experience has taught me to stick with my program. At first, it sounded so easy to do what my trainer said. But once I got started, I won’t lie, it was really hard.

If you want to get in shape, you’re really going to have to stick with your plan. It’s not easy, but once you start seeing results, all your hard work and effort is totally worth it. Now that I know what I’m doing is working, it’s a little easier to watch what I eat and workout. Just keep your eye on the prize, and it will all be worth it.

Getting in Shape for Prom

For many girls, Prom is only a month or two away and many of us have the same concern: looking good in our dresses. I’ve just joined a gym and began dieting in hopes of losing a few pounds before the big night. Beyond the big night, I also hope to develop healthier exercise and eating habits. Even after a few days, I have learned a lot.

The main thing is to be ready to push yourself. Don’t begin a diet or workout program expecting it to be easy. This takes a lot of work and a lot of determination. Don’t be discouraged by the work, though. Once you find a program that works for you, it gets a lot easier and you’ll be really happy when you see results.