“You're having dinner with friends who cook delicious, yet calorie heavy, meals. Here's how to eat guiltless gourmet.”

Just because you're watching what you eat doesn't mean the rest of the world (or even your family) is in sync. When you have to eat at a friend or family member's home, we all know it's not always easy to just say no at the risk of hurt feelings or, at the very least, being the center of attention. If you're served a plate of food where you don't choose what's on it, size it up before you start eating. What would be the best choices that keep you on target? How much food is really there? You may decide to only have one bite of the mac n' cheese and just half of the potato salad. Whatever you plan, eat slowly. Talk between bites. Put your folk down. Make your meal last as long as everyone else's. This way, you won't feel the need for seconds, and if you have food left when everyone else is done, people will be less likely to even notice.

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“You were doing so well, but then? Here's how to deal with now.”

You had a weekend with the girls and totally blew your diet. Now you're feeling like a failure and wonder why you should even try again. Get over it! We all blow it sometimes. Say, -Wow, that was a good time- and move on. Life isn't all diets and exercise. If you are -being good- the majority of the time and moving toward your health and fitness goals, a little bump in the road isn't going to stop that.

Has anyone had rny in Roanoke ?? I was told that within one week after the scheduler received my file I would have my surgery date well guess what, its been 4 weeks!!! everything is done all they have to do is put me on the schedule and they can't seem to get it done. Has any one else had trouble with them?

“Certain times of the year you just feel less motivated to stay in shape. Here's how to go for the gold.”

Holidays and bad weather are just two of the go-to excuses to avoid working out this time of year. If you feel yourself giving into the temptation of skipping your workout and not eating as well as you should, it's time to set a goal. What would you be amazed at if you accomplished it? A 5K, triathlon, or maybe the Boston (or any other city) marathon? Find a goal that will push your limits. Doing something to raise money for a charity or having someone else to share it with can help you be accountable for the goal too. Find a purpose and find your motivation.