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by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner This holiday season, protect your year’s worth of fitness efforts. Don’t let your waist go to waste … You worked hard all year to create a healthier lifestyle. Don’t let the holidays sabotage your sweat. This is the season to rally your efforts, not succumb to eggnog. Enter the new year in impressive shape. You’ll be that much closer to reaching your 2019 new year resolutions! The Workout Buddy Keep the festive mood going even during exercise by buddying up for the holiday season. Enlist your friends to commit to a fitness schedule with you. After all, it is the season to connect with friends and family. Time can be the most precious holiday gift of all. And time spent helping each other reach fitness goals delivers a priceless gift: better health. Exercising with others is especially helpful during this hectic, often stressful time of year. From commiserating on hosting blunders to managing an extra set of reps, holiday workouts with friends are a multitasking wonder. Knowing a friend is relying on your workout motivation, and perhaps your sage tips on turkey basting, helps maintain accountability to fitness goals.   If you are feeling blue about a …

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You’ve probably done some binge eating this week. And with the holidays, there’s the threat of more to come. It’s okay. There is a healthy life after mashed potatoes and pie …

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Candy is available in full force right now. Here’s how to scare away those sugar cravings … The scariest part of Halloween isn’t the onslaught of trick-or-treaters knocking at your door.  The real danger lies in the abundance of sweets that surround this holiday. It is hard to resist the extensive variety. You may not have enjoyed some of these since childhood. Retro candy often makes a comeback this time of year, enticing us even more with its limited availability. Tame candy-binging with these four tips. After all, Thanksgiving dinner is quickly approaching. You don’t want to outgrow your wardrobe by year’s end. 1. Fight Fire with Fire Satisfy your craving with naturally sweet foods. Put away the candy dish, which may have grown to bowl size thanks to Halloween. In its place, keep fresh, washed fruit conveniently ready to grab. Make it festive. Add plastic spiders, goblins, and mini pumpkins to the display. Mix up dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, and apricots. Mini-packs make great giveaways.   2. Walk the Neighborhood Whether with trick-or-treaters or on your own, this gets you moving and away from the candy exchange. You’ll still feel part of the festivities. …