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It’s not uncommon for the motivation to
stick to New Year’s resolutions to fizzle
by discussing the following risk factors
resolutions this year by following these
progress, you’ll have more opportunity to slip—make sure
meaningful to you, not to somebody else. If you’re doing it for yourself, rather than to please others, you’ll have much more motivation to
DID YOU KNOW Roughly 1 in 10 Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders, but more than half of these individuals remain undiagnosed.
Busting Through Your Weight Loss Plateau
When you first start a new exercise routine, your body tends to
Increase your exercise regimen; as you lose weight, it
shed excess water weight so it appears as though you are
trimming the fat easily and quickly. After this happens, the pounds may take much longer to drop off. Don’t let the plateau
Mix up your workout routine by adding exercises such
discourage you, though. Try these tips to stay on track:
as strength training or a weekly aerobics class
Take measurements in addition to stepping on the scale—even if your weight is staying constant, you are likely losing inches
Strive to fit a certain size of clothing, rather than fixating on making a certain weight
Keep a food journal to track everything that you eat and drink, and to avoid giving in to unhealthy temptations
Your credit history is vital to your future, making it crucial that it
Only 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb
is accurate. When you apply for loans, credit cards or even
topping of this tart and tangy, cholesterol-free, low-sodium fruit
apartments, your credit history affects whether or not you are
approved and how high your interest rate is. Follow these guidelines to protect your credit score.
Review your credit report regularly and know your
¾ tsp. lemon juice 5 c. apples, sliced and with peels
When using your debit card, run it as “credit”
Request a higher limit on your credit card, but don’t
In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour and lemon peel; mix
well. Add lemon juice, apples and cranberries; stir to mix. Spoon
Freeze your credit if you don’t need it
into a 6-cup baking dish. In a small bowl, combine oats, brown
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sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add melted margarine; stir to mix.
Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and top is brown. Serve warm.
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Yield: 6 servings. Each serving provides 284 calories, 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat,
Develop a system to track all credit cards and accounts that you have
Put these tips into practice to keep your credit safe.
This brochure is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional. 2012 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
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