Exercise Helps Lift Your Mood!

Experts at the University of Maryland found that there's a strong link between watching lots of TV and being unhappy. So toss the remote and get out and see friends or go to the gym. It'll boost your mood on the spot!

The warm water of an indoor pool beckons on a cold winter’s day, and swimming is excellent exercise for any age. But before you jump in, keep these tips in mind:

• Stretch It Out - Before you get into the pool, be sure to stretch your arms, shoulders, chest, lower back and legs for a few minutes to warm up.
• Shake It Up - Break down that mile you usually swim into a series of sprints, followed by brief rests. For example, swim five lengths as fast as you can, then rest 15 seconds, and repeat for 10 lengths.
• Go Deep - Tired of laps? Put on a lifejacket and head for the deep end. In the water, run in place, pretend you’re skiing, kick, twist around - whatever is fun for you. Just don’t overdo it - water provides 12 times the resistance as exercise on land.

Kids and Smart Snacking

Be a role model for your kids when it comes to healthy meals and healthy snacking. If you keep healthy snack items for your children in the house, it helps them get used to healthy flavors. Try some of these with your kids:

• 2% fat String cheese
• Fat Free flavored Yogurt (Best yet, take plain yogurt and use stevia (natural sweetener) and vanilla extract.  Yummy!
• Toasted Almonds – “dust” with cinnamon and stevia (natural sweetener)
• Apples with peanut butter
• Veggies and low-fat dip
• Snap peas and salsa – kids love crisp, slightly sweet veggies

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