Friday, November 30th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

After the big Thanksgiving meal and with Christmas and the Holiday season officially upon us, I'm trying to do everything I can to make sure that I stay being a diet success through the next month. I like to allow myself a few holiday treats but only if I balance that out with super-healthy meals during the rest of the week. These salads are...
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

I almost forgot that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which is especially bad because this year I'm making many of the dishes for my family. Typically my mom does all of the cooking, but I want to give her a break while also making sure that at least a few of the dishes this year are healthy. That's why I've created this healthy...
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Friday, November 9th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

Yesterday I made a very important decision for my health: I went back to Weight Watchers meetings with my best friend. It was a difficult decision, but I decided to do it because it's the best way for me to get through the holidays without gaining a ton of weight. I always try to make sure that I'm eating as healthy as possible--starting with...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2012
by familycircle

Can you ever really have enough ways to tame tension? We didn’t think so. Get ready to fret less with these four serenity-savers that bring the poise.
By Sharon Boone
Send Your Troubles Packing
Often we’re freaked out because we’re ruminating over a mistake (spending too much on someone’s gift) or a slight (getting a vacuum as a present)....
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Thursday, November 1st, 2012
by familycircle

By Janet Taylor, M.D., M.P.H.
As we approach the holiday season, it’s absolutely crucial that moms practice using one word: No. It doesn’t make you an obstinate toddler or the queen of mean when you turn down an invitation to a holiday party or skip some items on your kid’s Christmas list. But it does free...
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