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How to Keep Moving over the Holidays
If you think there’s no point in even trying to exercise over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement every day, even when you can’t actually exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing” instances. If you think about how you can move more, even in little doses, it all adds up before you realize it. So, don’t just shrug and sit there for yet another college fo

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Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Couscous
Cauliflower is a favorite chameleon of the vegetable world: high in fiber and nutrients, low in calories and nearly fat-free, yet remarkably filling and compatible with a full range of flavors. Here, it’s paired with pearl couscous, spiced with warm seasonings and freshened with a tangy herbaceous sauce for a simple entrée that tastes complex in all the right ways. Be sure to use pearl, or Israeli, couscous — bead-like pasta with a pleasantly chewy, bouncy texture not to be c

Willow Tree Studios
Oct 182 min read


It's Never Too Late to Get Stronger
Bob Wittig is 92 years old. He works out three times a week, mows his own lawn and enjoys playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And he didn't start lifting weights until he was 61. Wittig has been working out consistently for 31 years. His 60- to 90-minute sessions cover his entire body, from legs to shoulders to chest. He discovered the benefits of strength training after retiring from General Motors and decided to stick with it. "If there's one thing I am,

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Oct 182 min read


Give Cottage Cheese a Whirl
Give cottage cheese a whirl in the blender and get a silky-smooth, protein-packed base for an irresistible dip. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, break out the crackers and crudites, and feel free to indulge with no guilt. Makes about 2 cups – Susan Puckett Ingredients 16 ounces cottage cheese (low fat or full fat) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning Raw vegetables, crackers,

Willow Tree Studios
Sep 61 min read


5 Ways Fitness Helps Manage Stress
Stress is part of life. Work, family, finances, health concerns and even the daily news can keep your mind and body wound up. And chronic stress can affect sleep, digestion, blood pressure, mood and the immune system. Fortunately, exercise is one of the best ways to manage it. Here’s why. 1. It boosts your mood. Physical activity affects brain chemicals associated with mood and wellbeing, including endorphins. You don't have to experience a “runner's high” to benefit. A walk,

Willow Tree Studios
Sep 61 min read