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The 411 on Stretching: Why, When and How Often

Get the 411 on stretching. Why, when and how often should you stretch? Kristen also shares her new goal for May.

Health

The Value of a Good Night's Sleep and a New Goal for April

Six reasons to turn off the TV, shut down the computer and go to bed at a decent hour. Kristen also shares her new goal for April.

Living

7 Benefits of Decluttering Your Living Space and A New Fitness Goal

7 Benefits of decluttering your living space and Kristen's new goal; The EmpowHer Bodymedia FITness Challenge.

Health

How to Set a New Year's Resolution and Stick to It

Kristen shares seven tips to help you successfully set, achieve and maintain your goals as well as her own 2012 resolution plan.

Health

Travel Tips Part 2: Eating Healthy While on the Road

Tips on how to make better, healthier food choices while traveling for the holidays.

Health

Travel Tips Part 1; Staying Fit While On the Road

Kristen provides a few tips to help you stay fit while you travel for the holiday season.

Health

A Few Superfoods to be Thankful for; Eat Well this Thanksgiving

Good news! Many traditional sides and deserts we indulge on aren't entirely bad for you. Read about the superfoods in your holiday dishes.

Health

10 Tips to Beat the Holiday Bulge

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years it's not surprising that the average person gains 1-5 pounds over the holiday season.

Health

Make These Good-For-You Muffins

You can't go wrong with homemade.

Pumpkin Seeds; a Nutrition Powerhouse

With Halloween behind us, Kristen offers summarizes the health benefits of pumpkin seeds and offers a few good tips on incorporating them into your daily diet.

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