5 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

Getting on the scale to see the same number over and over again is frustrating and leads many of us to want to throw in the towel.  But don't give up yet!  We askedGalTime Registered Dietitian Elisa Zied for the top 5 reasons we all get stuck at one time or another when we're trying to lose weight.  1. You're too sedentary. You may be going...

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How to fit in a workout during the day

Stretch before and after intense exercise, and even on days you don't exercise at all to retain flexibility and joint range of motion.Credit: Deborrah Cooper, IStockPhoto.Com Admit it. You clicked this link because you are having some trouble managing your time and getting a workout in before the sun goes down. Whatever your reasoning for wanting to work out, the path to how...

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Healthy Eating With Him

By Joy Bauer, RD Whether you've been married for 25-plus years or just started dating, you've probably figured out that going from being single to being part of a couple can really change how and what you're eating. See ya, salad with grilled chicken and dressing on the side; hello, cheeseburgers and french fries. As you've settled into couple-dom, chances are some of your...

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4 Ways to get your legs in shape without exercise

When warm weather arrives, so does the urge to liberate your legs–in all their pale, vein-ridden or fuzzy glory. Use these fast fixes (and more serious solutions) to bare yours with confidence. TO FIGHT FUZZThe good news is that hair growth on your legs typically slows with age. The bad news? Because the skin on your legs also gets drier, fuzz removal is more likely to cause...

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Want a Satisfaction Guarantee? Plan a C-Section

I'm very much looking forward to my planned C-section this summer. The C-section I had during my first pregnancy was unplanned and due to a mismatched head/pelvis situation. The one I'll have this time is because my pelvis has not grown in the interim, and, more importantly, because the hospital in the town where I live isn't certified to do VBACs. That's fine with me...

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Happiest & Saddest Places in the World

By Carla Fried for CBS MoneyWatch.com So much for money being everything. For decades, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) leaned on Gross Domestic Product as a central measure of the relative well-being of its member countries. The basic idea was: Find the countries with the best economies and figure that's home to the happiest citizens....

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7 Healthy Must-Reads for the Beach this Summer

Now that summer has unofficially begun, it's time to sit back and relax -- with a book. Leisurely reading a book on the beach or at the pool is a fantastic way to de-stress and learn something new. We rounded up the best health- and nutrition-related books that will keep your interest and maybe even inspire you to be just a little bit fitter and happier! 1. Unlimited:...

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Is Your Birth Control as Safe as You Think?

Photo Credit: Richard PierceChristen Childs woke up on September 12, 2009, in the pitch dark of early morning with what she thought was a pulled muscle in her leg. She reached down to massage the cramp, trying to fathom how her left calf could be so achingly sore when she hadn't made it to the gym in weeks. This was a Saturday — by Monday, her leg was swollen and hot, and when...

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The Most Important Foods to Buy Organic

Organic food is less ubiquitous than pesticide-covered produce. It can also be pricier. But if you are eating any of the following foods, it's worth buying organic, as they are more saturated with pesticides than any other foods. Potatoes Potatoes often retain pesticides even after they are washed and peeled. Almost 80 percent of potatoes contain pesticides. Baby food Babies...

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Improve Your Digestion To Boost Your Mood, Metabolism, and Even Reduce Cellulite

Are you suffering from heartburn or headaches? Just can't get out of bed in the morning? Do you look as though you are never rested no matter how much sleep you get, or feel as bloated as the Pillsbury Doughboy because of relentless water retention? All of these symptoms can be caused by the foods you are eating. Many of us tend to consume the same foods day after day with...

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