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What's Your Advice For Getting a Loved One to Shape Up?

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700

You guys are full of great advice and I recently received a question that I thought you would be able to help out with. As they say, two heads are better than one. Here's the question:

"I'm a newlywed and I am concerned for my husband's long-term health. I truly love this man and I want him to be around as long as possible, but he eats like crap and doesn't exercise. I want to try and help him eat better and exercise, but I don't want him to think I am criticizing his appearance (he's not overweight at all) or nagging him. How should I handle it? Or should I just keep my mouth shut?"
- Worried Wife

A lot of people face this problem, if not a husband then a best friend, boyfriend, mother, etc. and I think that one of the best things you can do is to make sure that you are acting as a healthy role model for him. Being critical will get you (and him) nowhere, but inviting your hubby to take a "romantic" stroll after dinner could help in more ways than one.

But that is just my two cents. I am sure you guys have great advice on how to help. Share your advice in the comments section below.

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What's Your Advice For Kicking the Soda Habit?

FitSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0700

I recently got a question from one reader that I thought you guys would have some great suggestions for. Here's her question:

"My doc told me I have to cut calories out of my diet to lose weight. He said the best way would be to stop drinking soda, but I love soda. I have at least three cans a day. Has anyone had to kick the habit? What are some soda alternatives you turned to?"
-Soda Sarah

I just went cold turkey when I stopped drinking soda (yes, I used to drink my fair share), so that's always an option, but I know it's easier said than done. What low-calorie, healthy drinks do you guys drink in place of soda? Help a fellow user out and share your advice below.

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What's Your Advice For Holding Your Keys While Exercising?

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0700

I recently got a question from one reader that I thought you guys would have some great suggestions for. Here's her question:

"Hey Fit. I've been trying to run outside a lot more these days but I never know what to do with my car keys (I drive to the park where I run). I don't feel comfortable leaving my door unlocked while I'm gone but holding the keys gets annoying. Any ideas would be much appreciated."

I use a small running wallet that attaches to my sneakers - it's inexpensive and doesn't bother me on my jogs. However, I am sure you guys have your own innovative ideas for stashing keys and IDs while running so help a user out and share them below.

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What's Your Advice For Handling an Unsupportive Partner?

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

You guys are always giving great advice to fellow users and this time we've got another question that could use everyone's help.

Hey Fit,
I've recently decided that I want to lose a few pounds by joining a gym and cutting out unhealthy foods, but the problem is that my boyfriend is being not being supportive at all. Every time I say I am going to the gym he says, "Come on, let's just hang out and watch TV." Or when we're going out to eat and I suggest a healthy restaurant he says he wants a real meal. He is always telling me that he likes me the way I am, which is nice, but I'd like a little support here. How can I get him to see my side? Or better yet, get healthy with me?
-Boyfriended Brandy

When my husband tries to pull stunts like that I say, "Honey, you can either join me or fight me, but you're not going to change my mind." Then he usually just feels bad, throws on his sneakers, and we head out for a run. Maybe you've been in a similar situation with a boyfriend, best friend, or husband? Even if not, let's hear all your great advice for a fellow user on the quest for health (and love) in the comments section below.

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What's Your Advice For a Vegetarian Needing Protein?

FitSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Sometimes a question comes along that I know you guys would have some great advice for. I'm sure that a lot of you vegetarians out there will really be able to help user Baby_Jatti with her quest for meat-free proteins. She asked:

"I'm a vegetarian and I am trying to increase my muscle mass. For that I need to increase my intake of protein. I already drink two scoops of protein shake every day, and I am doing the whole soya thing but still I can't seem to get the required amount of protein from my diet every day. If anyone has any suggestions pleeeeease do let me know."

So share all your tips and help a fellow user out. I know I'd love a few more ideas myself because meatless Mondays are getting a little boring for me these days.

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What's Your Advice For a Healthy Frozen Meal?

FitSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0700

Sometimes I get a question that I know you guys will be able to answer better than if I were to attempt it myself. So help fellow user mandy2lin out by giving her your expert advice.

"Being a college student, I practically live on frozen meals. I was just wondering which healthy entrées are the most delicious. I just recently discovered South Beach Living Pizzas. What other frozen meals should I try?"

I've found that I enjoy frozen meals from Amy's Kitchen and Kashi, especially the Lemongrass Coconut Chicken. You may also want to check out my advice on how to pick a healthy frozen meal. I know you guys have your own go-to tasty and healthy frozen foods so share them in the comments section below. You may even find a few items to add to your grocery list this week.

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What's Your Advice For Sticking to It?

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Every now and again a question comes in from a user that I know you guys would benefit from all the great suggestions, so check out user thruthick&thin's recent problem to see if you can help her out:

"I know exactly what I should do, what to eat and how to exercise but I can't seem to get with the program...I have so many motivational reasons to lose weight it's unbelievable but I seem to just 'give up' really quickly. Anyone ever have this? I JUST WISH I could stick to it for more than a week at a time and I could get this weight down."

We've all been there, I know I have. For me, it just took time and persistence and eventually I started to feel like I always wanted to feel - my desire for more just snowballed from there. So what is your advice for someone who desperately wants to get fit but just can't seem to stick with it? Share your advice and personal experiences in the comments section below.

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What's Your Advice For a Power Breakfast?

FitSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:30:00 -0800

A fellow user needs your help and this time it's GiggleSugar.

"Yesterday I made this tasty breakfast by mixing plain oatmeal, cinnamon, blackberries, sliced banana and toasted almonds, and it was fabulous - I felt great after eating it, so I need more ideas. What are other good power breakfasts?"

In the Winter I'm a two eggs scrambled, whole wheat toast, and tangerine kind of girl. I know you guys have your own go-to power breakfasts, so share them in the comments section below.

What's Your Advice For Easy, Healthy Lunches?

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0800

Every so often I see a question that I know you guys will have many more great ideas than me, so here is a question from a fellow user.

"Here's my challenge... I'm looking for lunch ideas that are easy to put together, and that I can take along to work for myself. There are not many recipes out there for lunch time... on most recipe sites, they seem to fall under snack/appetizers... and we all know most appetizer recipes are higher in calories and fat... HELP!"
- kikikins1234

So share your favorite ideas for a healthy, easy lunch. I can't wait to get a few ideas for myself, too!

What's Your Advice For Curbing Cravings?

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:30:00 -0800

Sometimes a reader question comes along that I know you guys could provide a ton of great answers for so I wanted to share this question with you.

"Hey Fit. My new year's resolution is to stop eating so much junk food, especially Skittles but the problem is that I get these cravings and I have a hard time not giving into them. Do you have any tips for curbing cravings so I can finally stick with my resolution?"

So share your best tricks for curbing cravings in the comments section below. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with as I have recently rediscovered Reese's Pieces and could use a few new tricks myself.