Amy Culver - The Queen Of Lean


Holiday stress


Holiday season isn't all just about food


Plan ahead to stay on the right track


Prioritize this Thanksgiving


Choose treats wisely during the holidays


Starting a weightlifting routine


Healthy body has right signs


You need a livable food plan


Tailor your food according to needs


Plan strategies for when life gets hectic


Traveling can challenge eating habits


Parenting your own inner spoiled child


Long-term motives create long-lasting results


Interval training works for anyone


Check ingredients when eating out


Get out of the house for your workout


Lack of sleep may lead to weight gain


Cooking extra saves time and calories


Even small changes can make an impact


Swimming is a good
all-around exercise


Don't let slip-ups destroy your plan


Make your lifestyle and health compatible


A little exercise can yield big results


Food plans can help you eat right


Moderation is weight-loss key


Give your weight-loss plan time


Combat post-holiday blues with activity


Choose holiday calories carefully


Good kitchen tools make life easier


Enjoy feast in moderation


Start planning holiday meals now


Don't buy Halloween candy too early


Theaters offer healthy snacks


Try to avoid evening snacking


Tips to stave off hunger pangs


Stuck?  Reassess your routine


Avoid peaks and valleys in diet


Measure size of food portion to help tip scale in your favor


Learn to love being thin


Change your lifestyle; don't just diet


Fruity thoughts to keep fit


Water can ease cravings


Working a pool into your exercise routine


Stay focused, move forward


Delay caving to craving


Review of daily plan should include diet & activities


Holidays are never-ending


Measuring food is key to weight loss


Food-logging can help in weight loss


Find ways to make exercise fun


Reserve time for your exercise program


Substitutions for your holiday treats


Moderation is key to good diet

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Prioritize this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving:  It's the one day of the year when you might feel as if you just aren't in the spirit of things if you don't stuff yourself into the next clothing size.

But is that really true?  Do you absolutely have to overindulge yourself in order to participate in the festivities?

What about seeing friends and family?  Isn't that what the holidays are really about?

Sure the food is a great part of the day, and you get some of your once-a-year favorites.  But before Thanksgiving Day is suddenly upon you, take a few minutes to prioritize what you want to do with it.

First, there is the time with the people who will be there.  Is this a time when you get to see some folks you don't often see?  Make sure you spend some quality time with them.  It's harder to put food in your mouth when you're conversing.

What about kids?  Will there be kids there that you don't usually get to spend time with?  How about being that cool relative that spends time with them doing what they like to do?  Color a page in a coloring book, or even better, take them outside to play and get a little activity in for yourself.

And of course, there is the food.  Again, prioritize.  Don't waste calories on non-favorites or things you can have any other day.  If your sister-in-law makes a fantastic stuffing you get only on Thanksgiving, be sure to have some.  But mashed potatoes?  You can get those at the local diner - why bother?

Also, be careful with the liquid calories.  These are essentially sugar, whether it's alcohol, eggnog or juice.  They are usually less satisfying and it's easy to end up consuming a lot of them.