What is self-care?

Self-care is an action to improve your mental or physical health. It is a form of stress management that includes everything from a 5-minute reading break to a 5-day vacation.

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Workout partners serve as a source of motivation and accountability, but they can also get us off track. Follow these tips to keep both of you on the path to fitness.

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The phrase "diets don't work" means that diets don't work in the long run. If you simply go on a diet and don't permanently change your lifestyle, you will likely gain back the weight. In fact, crash dieting has a dismal long-term success rate of only 5-10%.

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Not all types of dietary iron are created equally. Iron from a plant source is different than iron from an animal source, and certain foods can influence how iron is absorbed by your body. By understanding more about this mineral and carefully selecting the foods you eat, you can improve iron intake and availability.

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Negative self-talk is that little voice inside your head telling you that you can't do it. These self-defeating thoughts are not only inaccurate, but they also limit your potential. Take control of your negative self-talk, switch to positive affirmation, and start reaching your goals.

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The structure of our weekday schedules can make it easier to stick to our fitness plans, but on weekends, many of us relax our rules and spend too much time on the couch. These tips can help you stick to your goals on weekends.

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The weight scale is only one way to measure your progress after adopting new healthy habits. Don't be discouraged if the scale isn't budging, because you may be making progress in other ways. Keep an eye out for these ten additional benefits of improving your diet and exercise routine.

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Weight, body mass index (BMI), circumference measurements, and body fat percentage are all good ways to assess your fitness progress, but they don’t tell the whole story. When you adopt a healthy lifestyle, you change more than your physical appearance. Don’t forget to pay attention to these improvements when assessing your progress and celebrating your success.

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Fitness enthusiasts welcome gifts that support an active lifestyle, whether it’s a new piece of gear or a reminder to keep moving. Make the new year healthier by adding these gift ideas to your shopping list.

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A non-stop schedule makes getting the rest you need difficult while also pushing stress levels to the limit. You might think you will recover once the holidays are over, but at that point, the damage may be done. Research shows that both sleep and stress are linked to weight loss success. Keeping rest and stress relief at the top of your priority list will ensure you get through a hectic period while still hanging onto your health and your waistline.

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