Exercise through the years
If you're in your 20s, you should be building your aerobic capacity. It's at its peak at this time in your life, say the exercise experts at Canyon Ranch. And women in their 20s, especially, should be doing weight-bearing activities that put stress on their bones.Already making your way through the 30s? You should be making exercise a priority even though life is getting busier. Start strength training, if you haven't already, to maintain bone and muscle mass. The Ranchers don't stop here. Check out what they have to say about those of you in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
40s -- It takes more now to keep from gaining weight, so commit to a fitness program and stick with it. Now's the time to have your bone density checked too.
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My top five veggies are broccoli, peas, corn, squash, and spinach salad leaves. These aren't the five eaten by the majority of Americans, though. The overall top five in this country, according to Canyon Ranch's 
I'm not a big party-giver. Planning the event just seems too daunting for someone like me -- translation: Someone who doesn't cook much of anything daring or spectacular. This shouldn't hold me back, though, say the chefs at 
Anger is bad for the body. Studies have long linked this maddening emotion with high blood pressure, increased heart rate, soaring stress hormones, and decreased immune system response. Stress can also lead to lack of sleep and unhealthy habits, like smoking, drinking, and poor eating practices.
For the weight I've lost, the healthy eating habits I've gained, the workout tricks I've gathered, and the wellness tips I now practice, I thank 
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I'm asking Santa for a food processor this year so I can whip up all sorts of delicious, nutritious treats. Here's one I can't wait to make. 
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I knew long before I did anything about it that there were many changes I could make specific to diet and exercise. Heck, I even knew exactly what I needed to do -- eat less calories than I burn, stock up on fruits and veggies, nix the red meat, soda, and junk food, and work out strenuously. But something held me back. I think it was motivation.
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