Happiness Can Lead to Slimness

Eating while watching a movie isn’t the best idea, but if you do, you’re likely to eat 30 percent more food when watching a sad movie than if you’re watching a happy movie.

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Carry A Big Stick

I see a lot of crazy things going on in New York City's Central Park. Groups of roller skaters dressed in groovy 70s attire.

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Exercise Bikes Go Unstationary

The Spinner bike revolutionized fitness. Created by a professional cyclist, Johnny G, the Spinner bike provides a workout that far surpasses a traditional exercise bike.

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One Essential Weight-Watching Tool

My food diary was the most important key to my success when I first lost 35 pounds about 6 years ago.

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Super Fit at Age 80+

I admire a lot of people, but a super-fit senior citizen (think Jack LaLanne) always blows my mind.

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No More Cabs for Me

I’ve been spending a lot of money on cabs lately. (I live in New York City and do not have a car.)

People make fun of me for my frequent cab use.

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Stretching: The Truth

“Stop stretching!” says a new press release, promoting The Anat Baniel Method. This bold statement certainly got my attention, although stretching has always been a widely argued component of fitness.

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Go Sleeveless

Yes, we are obsessed with Michelle Obama’s arms. For good reason. How many 40+ women consider their arms their best accessory and go sleeveless on a regular basis?

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Reduce Workout Pain

My health nut friend is constantly harping on me to quit caffeine. I fight back, showing him research that caffeine in moderation is safe and even provides some benefits.

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Take a Load...On?

I was incorrect. I thought I would hate the No Gym Required Shoes, walking sneakers with weighted insoles.

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