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Free printable food diary template

SheKnows Diet & Fitness Experts — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Need to keep your diet on track, to track possible food allergies, or just want to be a little more conscious about what you're eating? Download this free, printable food diary page to journal what you eat and drink each week!

Journal your way to weight loss

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:33:00 -0800

Is it true that simply writing down what you eat can help you lose weight? Whether you've tried food journaling or not, it seems that reflecting on what you eat can improve your health -- and your waistline!

Tank you: Fab fitness tank tops

SheKnows Diet & Fitness Experts — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:28:00 -0800

Here are 7 fantastic tank tops to help you love your workouts a little bit more!

Save your calories and fat: Try these tasty swaps

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:44:00 -0800

Less fat and fewer calories doesn't have to mean less flavor and fewer reasons to enjoy any given food! Here are six simple swaps you can make to lighten your meals.

The healthy eater's guide to grocery shopping

Valerie Frankel — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:33:00 -0800

With so much information on healthful eating out there, stocking your kitchen can be daunting. Every day the news touts some new miracle food or eating approach. But some items remain at the basis of any good eating regimen, and they belong on your shopping list. The key is simply sticking to real foods. Here are just five to get you started!

Get motivated to exercise with mental fitness

Sarah Wassner Flynn — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:50:00 -0800

Are you mentally fit? No matter how many weights you lift or miles you log on the treadmill, your workout may still suffer if your mind is not in it. Here are some ways to keep up your mental toughness so you can cruise through any workout with ease.

Fitness groups for moms

Jennifer Urezzio — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:12:00 -0800

Let's face it: Working out is hard -- physically and mentally. Getting involved in a group fitness activity, particularly one geared just for women or moms, however, is a great way to change up your workout routine -- and have a lot more fun getting fit.

Snacking secrets for women on the go

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:11:00 -0800

You pride yourself on your time-management skills and being able to fit more into an afternoon than most women can fit into their whole day. Unfortunately, whether it be outings with your kids or rigorous work obligations, you are hard-pressed to find the time to cook or even think about dieting. Here are some snacking secrets to satisfy your snack attacks.

Finding motivation for your exercise routine

Linda Spangle — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:10:00 -0800

Motivation is funny. For one thing, it always seems to leave right in the middle of a good weight-loss program. You were doing so well. Then one day, you lost your motivation and you just didn't feel like working on it anymore. What now?

How to reset your exercise mindset

Sarah Megginson — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:08:00 -0800

Can't seem to fit exercise in? Then you may be going about it all wrong. Bob Greene, Oprah's personal trainer, says that exercise should be treated not as something you fit in, but as something you do for your own good -- like brushing your teeth. Ready to reset your exercise mindset?

Free iPhone wallpapers to motivate & inspire you

SheKnows Editors — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Get inspired every time you check your phone with these free motivational quote iPhone background wallpapers, exclusively for SheKnows readers!

Healthy indulgences: Low-calorie satisfying snacks

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:12:00 -0800

When the mid-morning or afternoon slump hits, do you find yourself craving something sugary and sweet? Despite giving you an instant lift, high-sugar, high-calorie snacks will leave you flat and more likely to overeat later. Instead of nutrition-poor noshes, satisfy your snack attacks with low-calorie mini-meals that are high in nutrition and full of flavor.