It happens. That midday craving or midnight hunger can cause you to reach for a quick snack that may end up skyrocketing your calorie count for the day. When your stomach rumbles, reach for one of these healthy 100-calorie snack options that are easy to prepare, pack and travel with.
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10 Places to Look/Ask for Support
You have a new baby and there are plenty of things to do: caring for the baby, caring for yourself, trying to get back in shape. The trick is not going it alone. Many new moms are so overwhelmed with balancing the baby’s routine and family life that exercise and time to make healthy meals seems to fall to the bottom of the to-do list. It is possible to move post-baby body workouts and healthy meals to your can-do list with the right support. Check out these 10 suggestions from moms, fitness experts and nutritionists to get you back in those skinny jeans.
E-Cigarettes, Explained
For more than 50 years, Frank Sparks smoked traditional cigarettes. Sparks, now 64, said he was 62 when he knew it was time to quit. “I couldn’t run down the block without losing my breath,” Sparks said. Within three days of stumbling upon e-cigarettes, Sparks -- a former Navy SEAL and a resident of California -- stopped smoking traditional cigarettes and hasn’t sparked one up since.
Quick Snacks That Pack a Healthy Punch
When hunger attacks, it's tempting to pick up a sugary or fat-filled snack to get you through the day. Instead, opt for a quick snack that will give you energy, satisfy your taste buds and provide nutrients you need. "It may seem simple to stop at the drive-thru window on your way to or from work, but it's just as easy to grab something more health-supportive, too," says Diane Hoch, founder of the Food Evolution, a nutrition and cooking center in Nanuet, N.Y.
10 Superfoods for Supermoms
Keeping up your energy to host a tea party with your toddler after tossing around a football with your teenager, all while maintaining household tasks, requires superfoods for the supermom in you. Although the hustle and bustle of mommyhood may leave you desperate for a snack, hold off on salty chips or high-fat candy bars. Recharge your batteries with superfoods designed to energize and boost your immune system.
What to Delegate to Friends and Family as a New Mom
As a new mom, it’s likely you won’t be able to accomplish as much as you would like to between feeding, changing and cuddling with your tiny addition to the family. Although it’s sometimes difficult to ask for help, this is the time you need it the most. “A new mom’s ability to delegate or ask for help will increase her coping skill, reduce overwhelming feelings [and] anxiety and soften the transition to motherhood,” says Marva Caldwell, mother of two and licensed mental health counselor in Maitland, Fla.
Divide and Conquer
Maintaining household duties works best when the entire family contributes. Determining who washes the dishes or takes the trash out can often be a source of conflict, though. Playing on each other’s strengths with duties can help make the tasks less of a chore, says Karla Helbert, Virginia-based psychotherapist and mother of a 5-year-old daughter. Divide and conquer to keep your house in shape and the family satisfied with their contributions.
10 Time-Saving Cleaning Tips
Keeping your home in tip-top shape doesn’t have to take up all of your time. In fact, a little bit of dusting here and a quick vacuum there, coupled with creative cleaning tips, save time in the long run. The key is to clean like a professional, says Leslie Reichert, a Boston-based cleaning coach and the author of The Joy of Green Cleaning. "Professionals don’t organize, sort or rearrange while they are cleaning," she says. "Just keep your focus on cleaning, and you’ll finish much quicker than before."
11 Tasty Halloween Treats That Won’t Haunt Your Diet
Even though you may be excited about Halloween approaching, the ubiquitousness of candy corn, caramel apples and chocolate bars can put a haunting halt to your diet. From homemade trail mix to fruity kabobs, read on to find tasty treats for this year’s Halloween party that won’t put a shocking end to your healthy lifestyle.
17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running
t’s tempting to hit the snooze button and go back to sleep when the alarm buzzes with a reminder that it’s time for your morning run. What will it take to get you to jump up, throw on your running shoes and head out the door? People are motivated for a variety of factors -- from competition and commitment to a race, to the physical and mental health benefits running provides. If you are struggling with motivation – whether it’s in the morning or at night – keep moving forward with your training program, find out what our experts suggest to keep you lunging toward the finish line.
Shannon Philpott-Sanders 