Weight, body mass index (BMI), circumference measurements, and body fat percentage are all good ways to assess your fitness progress, but they don’t tell the whole story. When you adopt a healthy lifestyle, you change more than your physical appearance. Don’t forget to pay attention to these improvements when assessing your progress and celebrating your success.

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Fitness enthusiasts welcome gifts that support an active lifestyle, whether it’s a new piece of gear or a reminder to keep moving. Make the new year healthier by adding these gift ideas to your shopping list.

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A non-stop schedule makes getting the rest you need difficult while also pushing stress levels to the limit. You might think you will recover once the holidays are over, but at that point, the damage may be done. Research shows that both sleep and stress are linked to weight loss success. Keeping rest and stress relief at the top of your priority list will ensure you get through a hectic period while still hanging onto your health and your waistline.

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According to estimates by the Calorie Control Council, the average American Thanksgiving meal contains between 3,000 and 4,500 calories. The following tips will help you enjoy your meal without going overboard on calories.

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A heart attack occurs when the blood flow bringing oxygen to the heart is cut off. Factors such as lifestyle, family history, and age contribute to this narrowing and blockage of the arteries. Knowing your health status and where you stand with these factors will help you predict your risk.

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Cooking your own food is the best way to gain better control of nutrition, but finding the time is challenging. Incorporate these five tips to squeeze in quick and healthy cooking despite a busy schedule.

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Sticking to your plan during the week and splurging on the weekend can put you in a weight-loss-then-weight-gain cycle that prevents you from reaching your goals. Learn more about why the weekend can wreck your efforts, and apply these simple changes to avoid setbacks.

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1. Set a positive example

Parents are key players in the quest for children to eat healthy foods, and it is important to lead by example. Parents who eat vegetables have children who eat vegetables. Studies show that there is no need to make a big production or to rave about how good they taste. Kids can see through a hidden agenda. Simply make vegetables a regular part of your meals and eventually curiosity will lead your child to taste them.

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Lose weight.

Eating breakfast every morning is a common trait among people who have achieved weight loss and long-term maintenance. Research now shows that the size of your breakfast may have an impact on reaching your goals. One study found that women who ate a big breakfast (50% of their daily calories) lost more weight and inches around their waist than women eating the same number of total daily calories, but a big dinner. The big breakfast eaters also had a decrease in insulin, glucose, and triglyceride levels after their meals. This suggests that the eating pattern may be protective against diabetes, hypertension, and poor cardiovascular health.

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How you choose to spend your leisure time can make a big difference in your fitness level. These hobbies will keep you moving and get you excited about living a healthy lifestyle.

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