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You Did Everything Right

You gave up all the things youd heard can decrease your chances – sushi, caffeine, glutens, dairy, alcohol, joy – and substituted them for all the things people told you could increase your chances: acupuncture, acupressure, ear candling, wheatgrass, colonics, standing on your head. You made a point of drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables, switching over from power yoga to gentler yoga. You got tested for allergies, antigens, antibodies.

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Can Kids and Pets Mix?

My daughter Ava and I have started a new tradition: every once in a while, we like to visit the kitties at the Humane Society. My girlfriends think Im crazy. Doesnt it break your heart? they ask. Im a little embarrassed to admit that it doesnt. I see the cats lounging in their semi-private studio apartments with wall-to-wall blanketing. Sure, theyre imprisoned, but this is hardly San Quentin. Bleeding hearts ask how I can resist bringing one home.

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Healthy Diet to Lose 20 Lbs.

When it’s time to lose weight, you need to find a diet that works well with your lifestyle. Diets are followed to guide you in making healthier food choices. Several types of diets, however, advocate opposing views as to the healthy path to weight loss. Consider your options carefully before settling on a healthy diet to lose 20 lbs.

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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Many people view the holiday season as carte blanche to disregard their daily diet habits and exercise routines. However, it is important to indulge in moderation over the holidays so that you can stay healthy, energized and fit. Avoiding holiday weight gain requires summoning up extra will power in order to stick to your healthy habits. You need to withstand the temptations of rich foods and drinks at work parties, family gatherings and holiday feasts. You also need to carve out special time to exercise amidst the flurry of holiday activities.