8:03 AM Dec 11, 2012
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A black-eyed pea take on the traditional falafel

Though black-eyed peas have been around forever, they generally don't get a lot of attention. But I think you really ought to give them a second look.
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8:19 AM Dec 10, 2012
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3 tips for a healthy kitchen makeover

If you’re struggling with making good food choices, perhaps it’s time for a kitchen makeover. In fact, the arrangement of your kitchen can affect the food choices you make, and you can actually arrange your food in a manner that will make you more likely to eat healthy. It’s all about presentation!
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8:00 AM Dec 7, 2012
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A couple light libations to set the holiday mood

Back during my days at Gourmet magazine, my many duties included teaching cooking classes. I used to tell my students — especially the cooking-impaired ones — that if they made sure to greet dinner party guests with a special homemade drink, they would always win, no matter what else happened that evening.
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2:23 PM Dec 6, 2012
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'I want to win, but I may drown trying'

I had Thanksgiving weekend off and always seem to gain weight when that happens. What made it worse was that I got an email from FIT editor Brandi that it was my turn to get weighed this week; I thought it would be Keisa White, another contestant.   There is no way I was going to get weighed...
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8:30 AM Dec 6, 2012
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A Simple Way to Stop Shinsplints

Prevent shinsplints, a common injury for walkers and runners, with this stretch.
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2:16 PM Dec 5, 2012
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Collins exposes her legs to the world

I survived Thanksgiving!  And Black Friday! And November! This past week my NOMS trainer Patrick Carmean and I have been trying new things. I got to attempt bench pressing. That was scary at first; I mean that's what all the big buff muscle men do! Lay on a bench and lift heavy bars. Not gonna lie...
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8:02 AM Dec 5, 2012
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Chia seeds — turn them into a pet or a pudding

The trouble with this underappreciated ingredient is that for the next few days you're going to have its only-available-on-TV jingle stuck in your head.
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10:40 PM Dec 3, 2012
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Weight lifting: Not just for body builders

Want to change your shape, up your metabolism, build your bones and lower your blood pressure? Pump a little iron.
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3:14 PM Dec 3, 2012
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Wessels goes down with flu

This has been a rather interesting past week, as at one time or another every member of the household was sick.   I ended up leaving work early Nov. 26, missed work on Tuesday as well.  I’m not exactly sure what was wrong, but it sure seemed like I had the flu (which was interesting, as I had...
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8:05 AM Dec 3, 2012
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An easy, hearty dinner for when you deck the halls

Here's the thing about decorating for Christmas. It should be fun. It should be an occasion. It should involve delicious food.
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