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"You have to believe in it. You have to Aim High." ~ Unknown

AVOID A BELLY BULGE

If you're feeling bloated, the last thing you want to do is go for a run, hit the gym or (gasp!!!) put on a bikini. But working out actually helps reduce the gassiness you feel. Here are some food tips too: PASS on the milk. If you're having a problem digesting the sugar lactose in dairy, get your calcium from yogurt or aged cheese. Many people can tolerate these. PASS on the diet soda, for two reasons: both the bubbles and some sweetners can bloat you. PASS on the high-fat food. Fried food, fatty meats and creamy sauces could be the culprit. ~ Mayo Clinic

YOU ASK! WE ANSWER....

When you have a few extra pounds to lose the first thing you do is clean up your diet and step up your fitness routine. But did you know that something as simple as sleep deprivation could be causing you to gain weight?

8 For 8

• CREATE A HEALTHY SLEEP CYCLE. Get up at the same time every day.
• DON'T STAY in bed for more than 20 minutes awake.
• THE BEDROOM IS FOR SLEEPING not work.
• CREATE A PEACEFUL BEDROOM. Soundproof and lightproof to create calm.
• USE ONLY DIM LIGHTING when you get up during the night to use the washroom.
• CUT DOWN ON STIMULATING SUBSTANCES like caffeine, alcohol and sugar before bed.
• DON'T EXERCISE within two hours before bed.
• CREATE A RELAXING TRANSITION between day and night, like reading a book.

IN THE KITCHEN

GINGER PEAR SMOOTHIE

This is a refreshingly crisp smoothie. It's not too sweet, although the riper the pear, the sweeter it will be. If you want it sweeter, add one or more dates. This is an alkaline-forming beverage that's ideal as a post-workout snack. The protein helps rebuild muscle tissue, and the carbohydrates in the fruit help replenish muscle glycogen (glycogen is our primary short-term energy storage), while the ginger helps further reduce inflammation.

Calories: 133, Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g