New year? New you! Join us for a fitness rezzies Facebook chat

Is your New Year's resolution to get fit this year? Do it fast with a li'l help from pro trainer and YouTube phenom Rebecca-Louise Smith of XHIT. She's taking over GL's Facebook page on Thurs., Jan. 10, at 6 pm...

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Tastier winter sips without boosting fat and calories? You bet!

We have a confession to make: When it comes to winter sips, we’re all about the seasonal flavors and rich flavor. Bring on the peppermint mochas and hot chocolate—and none of this water and a packet of sugary instant cocoa...

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4 unhealthy holiday excuses we all use...and how to beat 'em

You’ve gone all year working your butt off and eating right, and it’s totally paid off—you look and feel amazing. But it’s no secret that the holidays can totally mess with you when it comes to making healthy decisions. Here’s...

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How can I not gain weight this holiday season?

I’m worried about gaining weight over the holidays. And dieting doesn’t work for me. Dear Worried, So stop dieting and start changing your eating habits. Think moderation. Don’t have zero cookies and don’t have a dozen. Learn to have one or...

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Drink this, not that: Holiday sips edition

We can’t resist ordering up our favorite pipin’ hot sips from corner cafes. But have you ever thought about exactly what’s in that beverage you’re sipping? Neither have we—‘til now. While some of the nutrition labels can give ya sticker...

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Eating out? Order these A-OK indulgences

You know what? If we’re taking the trouble to get all dolled up and go out to eat, we don’t want to be worrying about what the healthiest thing on the menu is. We want to eat what we want...

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Pre-party eats to nix refreshment table stalking

It seems that whenever the holiday party circuit kicks in to high gear, we’re always running from event to event, too busy decking the halls and singing carols to grab a healthy bite to eat. And you know what that means: As soon...

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Eat this, not that: Turkey Day edition

Wondering which bites score an A+ on the good-for-ya scale and which are failing out of health class? Read on for the dishes to load your plate with (and how to make the not-so-healthy ones A-OK). Eat turkey, not ham White meat turkey...

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Meatless Mondays: Are you up for the challenge?

Last week, Los Angeles became the largest city in the world to endorse the meatless Monday campaign. Will your household be next? Though lean meat and animal products can be part of a healthy and balanced diet, limiting your consumption of it—and...

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The granola bar that'll have ya saying, "OMG, this is good for me?!"

Guys, I found the best thing ever. No, seriously! I know we’ve talked about Greek yogurt. And we’ve dished on granola from dawn ‘til dusk. But we’ve never tasted ‘em like this. Rickland Orchards put our two favorite snacks together and wrapped it all up...

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