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Endurance athletes are some of the most disciplined, dedicated people. Tap into that mojo by learning how to think like they do.

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]]>athletebraindaily fit tipDailyFitTipenduranceendurance athleteEnduranceAthletefit tipFitTipmindthinkthinkingtiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: 5 important (and unexpected) weight loss foodshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/03/daily-fit-tip-5-important-and-unexpected-weight-loss-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/03/daily-fit-tip-5-important-and-unexpected-weight-loss-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/03/daily-fit-tip-5-important-and-unexpected-weight-loss-foods/#commentsFiled under: ,

Looking for something new and unexpected to make your diet more interesting and help you lose weight? Check out these 5 foods.

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]]>asparagusdiet fooddiet foodsDietFoodDietFoodsessentialessentialsfoodfoodsgreen teaGreenTeamilletnutritionpine nutsPineNutspomegranatepomegranatesteaRigel CelesteFri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 ESTY Water: Fitness water meets playtime for kidshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/29/y-water-fitness-water-meets-playtime-for-kids/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/29/y-water-fitness-water-meets-playtime-for-kids/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/29/y-water-fitness-water-meets-playtime-for-kids/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Y Water is looking to tap into more than just the bottled water market by appealing also to the healthy and fit kids market and those shopping for ways to be friendlier to the environment. They offer four specialized low-calorie formulas to target the brain, muscles, bones, and immunity, plus once the water's gone, the leftover bottle (specially created by designer Yves Béhar) can be used as a building block of sorts to make toys and encourage creativity.

Sounds like a great way to get your kids to drink more water and get more vitamins and nutrients, all while helping the environment and stimulating their brains (or at least giving them a few minutes of entertainment).

Via Inhabitat

Gallery: Y Water: Organic, nutrient rich, low calorie

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]]>bottled waterBottledWaterchildrenenvironmentenvironmentally friendlyEnvironmentallyFriendlyfitness waterFitnessWatergreenkidswatery waterYWaterRigel CelesteMon, 29 Sep 2008 10:04:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: Minimalist workoutshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/26/daily-fit-tip-minimalist-workouts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/26/daily-fit-tip-minimalist-workouts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/26/daily-fit-tip-minimalist-workouts/#commentsFiled under:

Don't have the motivation for daily workouts or the time and money to hire a personal trainer? "Minimalist workouts" could be the answer.

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]]>daily fit tipDailyFitTipeasyfastfit tipfit tipsFitTipFitTipsminimalistminimalist workoutsMinimalistWorkoutsquicktimetiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 26 Sep 2008 06:00:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: Be honesthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/19/daily-fit-tip-be-honest/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/19/daily-fit-tip-be-honest/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/19/daily-fit-tip-be-honest/#commentsFiled under:

Having trouble sticking to a diet plan? Always falling short of your fitness goals? The answer could be as simple as being honest -- REALLY honest -- with yourself.

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]]>daily fit tipDailyFitTipfit tipFitTiphonesthonestytiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: Mix something fun and healthy into your pancakeshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/daily-fit-tip-mix-something-fun-and-healthy-into-your-pancakes/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/daily-fit-tip-mix-something-fun-and-healthy-into-your-pancakes/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/daily-fit-tip-mix-something-fun-and-healthy-into-your-pancakes/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mix something fun and healthy into your morning pancakes! 10 ideas you might not have thought of.

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]]>daily fit tipDailyFitTipfit tipFitTippancakepancakesreciperecipestiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 12 Sep 2008 06:00:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: Plant inspiration in your futurehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/daily-fit-tip-plant-inspiration-in-your-future/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/daily-fit-tip-plant-inspiration-in-your-future/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/05/daily-fit-tip-plant-inspiration-in-your-future/#commentsFiled under: ,

Ever find yourself inspired by a certain phrase, quote, or idea only to forget about it as time goes by? Keep the good mojo going with this simple tip.

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]]>calendardaily fit tipDailyFitTipfit tipfit tipsFitTipFitTipsfutureinspirationinspirationaltiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 05 Sep 2008 06:00:00 ESTWho knew? Your car's seat warmer cooks and kills spermhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/who-knew-your-cars-seat-warmer-cooks-and-kills-sperm/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/who-knew-your-cars-seat-warmer-cooks-and-kills-sperm/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/who-knew-your-cars-seat-warmer-cooks-and-kills-sperm/#commentsFiled under:

It's still pretty summery in most places but soon enough fall and winter will be here, which means instead of cranking the A/C on your way to work you'll be hitting the seat-warmer switch.

Or maybe you'll want to think twice about that...

A recent study in Germany found that the heated seats found in more and more vehicles as a luxury option are not only heating people's chilly bums but they're also essentially cooking men's privates and causing them to have significantly lower sperm counts.

Of course this is really only an issue for guys who are trying to have a baby, in which case experts recommend wearing loose undies, making frequent stops on long trips, and trying to use the heated seats as little as possible.

Via Autoblog

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]]>autoautoscarcarsconceiveconceptionfamily planningFamilyPlanningfertilitymalemenmens healthMensHealthseat warmerseat warmersSeatWarmerSeatWarmersspermRigel CelesteFri, 29 Aug 2008 14:02:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: You don't need a professional to get a great pedicurehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/daily-fit-tip-you-dont-need-a-professional-to-get-a-great-pedi/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/daily-fit-tip-you-dont-need-a-professional-to-get-a-great-pedi/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/daily-fit-tip-you-dont-need-a-professional-to-get-a-great-pedi/#commentsFiled under: ,

Getting a pedicure is one of the best ways to relax after a hard day, but hitting the salon every time you feel stressed can get expensive. But no worries!

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]]>daily fit tipDailyFitTipfeetfit tipFitTippedicurepedicuresrelaxsolesolessoothestress reductionstress reliefStressReductionStressRelieftiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 ESTAre fast food drinks pulling a fast one on you?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/are-fast-food-drinks-pulling-a-one-on-you/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/are-fast-food-drinks-pulling-a-one-on-you/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/are-fast-food-drinks-pulling-a-one-on-you/#commentsFiled under:

At any kind of restaurant or fast food chain where you have a choice of what size beverage to order, what do you usually end up choosing? According to statistics, most people land right in the middle, not the largest option but not the smallest either. Everything in moderation, right?

Not if the fast food chains can help it! They want you to order the biggest, baddest of everything and they're don't have any scruples against using tricks to get you to do it. For example they've figured out that by simply calling a medium a "small," a large a "medium," and creating a new, even bigger "large" size they get people to order more -- i.e. they keep ordering the middle size, which is of course, bigger (and more expensive).

Ugh, I'm so sick of fast food chain games.

Via psfk

Gallery: 9 ways food labels mislead

What is that anyway?

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]]>beveragesdrinkdrinkingfast foodFastFoodRigel CelesteTue, 26 Aug 2008 09:29:00 ESTReady to make a change? How not to sabotage yourselfhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/24/ready-to-make-a-change-how-not-to-sabotage-yourself/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/24/ready-to-make-a-change-how-not-to-sabotage-yourself/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/24/ready-to-make-a-change-how-not-to-sabotage-yourself/#commentsFiled under:

Why is it so hard to change? The exact reasons are different for everybody but one thing is certain: we all spend a lot of time falling into very similar traps.

The best way to avoid them? Face them head on:

  • Expecting too much/Not expecting enough People who are good at change can see both the short term and long term accurately -- they know what they can do in the next 30 days and in the next 3 months. Be honest and realistic with yourself when setting goals.
  • Letting others bring you down Those around you might not mean to drag you into the dumps, but seeing you working so hard and being successful could be reminding them of their own short-comings. Refuse to let the negative energy of others affect your positive momentum.
  • Self-sabotage You might not mean to bring yourself down, either, but all too often we do just that to ourselves. Look deep to see if there are reasons, like fear, that you might be wrecking your own plans.
Thanks to Natural Health magazine.

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]]>changechanginghow toHowTomake a changeMakeAChangesabotageself-sabotageRigel CelesteSun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: Make your medicine cabinet eco-friendlyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/22/daily-fit-tip-make-your-medicine-cabinet-eco-friendly/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/22/daily-fit-tip-make-your-medicine-cabinet-eco-friendly/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/22/daily-fit-tip-make-your-medicine-cabinet-eco-friendly/#commentsFiled under:

Taking care of our personal health is always a priority, and now taking care of the planet's health is a growing one too it so seems only natural to combine the two.

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]]>cabinetdaily fit tipDailyFitTipeco friendlyeco-friendlyEcoFriendlyenvironmentenvironmentalfit tipFitTipmedicinemedicine cabinetMedicineCabinettiptipsRigel CelesteFri, 22 Aug 2008 06:00:00 ESTHow to create a relaxing family mealhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/how-to-create-a-relaxing-family-meal/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/how-to-create-a-relaxing-family-meal/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/how-to-create-a-relaxing-family-meal/#commentsFiled under: ,

Creating a relaxing mood at the dinner table is half the battle when it comes to relieving tension and connecting to each other as a family, but it's often easier said than done. The key to setting any kind of mood is details details details! Here are 4 tips for getting a mellow mood off and running, or rather, relaxing at your next meal:
  • Minimize background noise Namely the TV as it 's distracting and can even help spark disagreements.
  • Set the mood Depending on your family the options are endless -- try setting up nice matching plates and a pretty centerpiece, light candles, have dinner out on the porch or deck, or even plan a picnic-style meal on the floor on pillows and blankets. Whatever will get everyone the most comfortable and relaxed.
  • Get in the right mindset Take a moment before the start of the meal (and encourage everyone else to do the same) to clear your mind of the day's clutter and focus on the positives in the food and family around the table.
  • Make cleanup a family affair Everybody should chip in when it comes to cleaning up, even little kids can help bring their dishes into the kitchen when the meal is over.

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]]>familyfamily mealsFamilyMealsmealmealsmoodrelaxrelaxing moodRelaxingMoodrigel celesteRigelCelestestressstress reliefStressReliefRigel CelesteThu, 21 Aug 2008 09:04:00 ESTWhy walking a labyrinth is good for youhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/why-walking-a-labyrinth-is-good-for-you/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/why-walking-a-labyrinth-is-good-for-you/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/why-walking-a-labyrinth-is-good-for-you/#commentsFiled under: ,

Walking a labyrinth regularly is good for your health, but probably not for the reasons you think. Most people think labyrinths are a kind of maze that takes thinking and memory to solve, but many labyrinths are just a path that follows a single direction, usually taking the form of concentric circles or a looping pattern. The difference between a maze and many labyrinths is that a labyrinth doesn't have choices, there's only one path in and the same path gets you back out. No dead ends, no tricks, no confusion.

So why is walking one good for you? Because, according to an article in the recent issue of Natural Health, it can be a kind of "moving meditation" that can help you relax, bring you peace, and help relieve stress. There's no trick to doing it right -- just walk in and walk out, at your own pace and in your own way. Wanna try it? Check if there's a labyrinth in your area with The Worldwide Labyrinth Locator.

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]]>labyrinthlabyrinthsmazemazesmeditationmoving meditationMovingMeditationrelaxstresswalkingRigel CelesteWed, 20 Aug 2008 09:01:00 ESTIs it safe to eat moldy food if you cut off the bad parts?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/19/is-it-safe-to-eat-moldy-food-if-you-cut-off-the-bad-parts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/19/is-it-safe-to-eat-moldy-food-if-you-cut-off-the-bad-parts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/19/is-it-safe-to-eat-moldy-food-if-you-cut-off-the-bad-parts/#commentsFiled under:

When is the last time you pulled something out of the cabinet like a loaf of bread and noticed there was a little moldy spot on one corner? What did you do, throw it out? Or just cut off the mold and eat the rest? I think more of us are guilty of option 2 than would like to admit it, but (shock of shocks) it's not a good idea.

According to the USDA, by the time you see mold on the outside of food it's already deeply worked it's way into the inside, i.e. the visible mold is just the tip of the iceberg.

Via Book of Joe

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]]>foodmoldmoldingmoldyRigel CelesteTue, 19 Aug 2008 09:02:00 ESTBe a better calorie burnerhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/be-a-better-calorie-burner/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/be-a-better-calorie-burner/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/be-a-better-calorie-burner/#commentsFiled under:

There's been all kinds of stories circulating around lately on what a ridiculously huge amount of calories Olympic athlete Michael Phelps consumes every day while still managing to be totally ripped and toned. Talk about efficient calorie-burning! But you don't have to be on a crazy athletic training schedule and headed for the Olympics to learn how to burn calories better (although that certainly helps, I'm sure!), just try these 5 tips:
  • Eat breakfast
  • Tune in to your body's hunger cues
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Encourage healthy bacteria (take probiotics, eat yogurt)
  • Go heavy on the spices (cayenne pepper, paprika, chili peppers)

Gallery: 5 ways to be a better calorie burner

Eat breakfastTune in to your body's hunger cuesDrink plenty of waterEncourage healthy bacteriaGo heavy on the spices

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]]>breakfastburn caloriesBurnCaloriescaloriesdietdietingdrink waterDrinkWaterhow toHowTohungerhydratehydratedlosing weightLosingWeightspiceswaterweightweight lossWeightLossRigel CelesteMon, 18 Aug 2008 09:03:00 ESTA quiz for a better brain and longer lifehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/17/a-quiz-for-a-better-brain-and-longer-life/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/17/a-quiz-for-a-better-brain-and-longer-life/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/17/a-quiz-for-a-better-brain-and-longer-life/#commentsFiled under: ,

Practicing activities that make you think (like crossword puzzles) could do a lot more than just improve your memory -- they just might lengthen your life a little too.

Any activity or game that requires you to concentrate will do the trick so you can pretty much take your pick, but if you're looking for something fun to practice on right now try taking this brain quiz and see how you do. An example from the quiz:

  • Say "silk" six times. What do cows drink?
...

...

How did you do? Cows drink water, by the way, not milk (yeah, I totally fell for that one...). Happy concentrating!

Gallery: Best brain foods

Whole grainsGarlicHealthy fatsTeaFruits and Veggies

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]]>agingbrainlifelifespanmemorymindquizRigel CelesteSun, 17 Aug 2008 13:47:00 ESTHollywood restaurant claims "healthy fast food"http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/16/hollywood-restaurant-claims-healthy-fast-food/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/16/hollywood-restaurant-claims-healthy-fast-food/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/16/hollywood-restaurant-claims-healthy-fast-food/#commentsFiled under:

Healthy fast food? Could there really be such a thing? A West Hollywood restaurant in California called O!burger seems to think so, and they're not talking cold sub sandwiches either. Burgers, fries, and shakes make up a good part of their menu, along with veggie burgers, yogurt smoothies, and salads.

Their main claim to fame (and health) is that they're 100% organic and striving to be eco-friendly in every way they can. They do have a healthy sounding veggie burger made of spinach and corn, but no mention of fat grams or calories. Is being organic enough to make such a broad claim like "healthy?" Unfortunately I don't live in the area and can't go try it for myself but if you do then give it a shot and let us know what you think!

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]]>beefburgerburgersdiningdining outDiningOuteating outEatingOuteco-friendlyenvironmentenvironmentally friendlyEnvironmentallyFriendlyfast foodFastFoodgreenhealthy fast foodhealthy restaurantsHealthyFastFoodHealthyRestaurantso burgerOBurgerorganicrestaurantrestaurantsRigel CelesteSat, 16 Aug 2008 12:11:00 ESTDaily Fit Tip: How to eat out and be healthy on a budgethttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/daily-fit-tip-how-to-eat-out-and-be-healthy-on-a-budget/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/daily-fit-tip-how-to-eat-out-and-be-healthy-on-a-budget/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/daily-fit-tip-how-to-eat-out-and-be-healthy-on-a-budget/#commentsFiled under:

Love to eat out but hate the damage it does to your diet? Try these easy tips and tricks for having all the fun and none of the flab:

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]]>budgetdaily fit tipDailyFitTipdietdining outDiningOuteating outEatingOutfit tipFitTipmenumenusrestaurantrestaurantstipRigel CelesteFri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:00 ESTWish the scale would lie once in awhile?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/wish-the-scale-would-lie-once-in-awhile/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/wish-the-scale-would-lie-once-in-awhile/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/wish-the-scale-would-lie-once-in-awhile/#commentsFiled under:

Who doesn't wish the scale would tell a little white lie now and then on those days when you really need the encouragement or just can't take any more bad news?

Of course deceiving yourself about your weight, and therefore your health, is not a recommended course of action for anybody but these "First Law" scales by designer Alice Wang are an interesting take on the idea of how the scale can affect a person's dieting mentality and body image. The "While Lie" scale (shown here) will show your weight as lower and lower the farther back on the scale you stand, while the "Half Truth" scale puts the weight of truth in the hands of another person because you can't see the scale numbers yourself. And finally, the "Open Secret" scale transmits your weight to a mobile phone so you get the news later from someone else.

What do you think? I think the fact that these were even invented says something about how messed up our relationship with scales is!

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]]>alice wangAliceWangasimovfirst lawfirst law scalesFirstLawFirstLawScaleslieliesscalescalesweight scaleWeightScaleRigel CelesteThu, 14 Aug 2008 17:09:00 EST