About This Week: How to Raise a Slim, Trim Family

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This Week Turning the TV off and "banishing" the kids outdoors probably won't be enough to successfully promote a healthy lifestyle for your kids--it's likely going to require an effort from the whole family, and it starts with this week's assist from our Guide to Family Fitness. Make Fitness Fun for the Whole Family Sure, you know it's important for everyone in your family to get plenty of physical activity, but the lure of that comfy couch can be strong. Sometimes, to make fitness fun for everyone, you need to kick it up a notch. Try one of these motivators. See More About:  fitness motivation  healthy choices  parent-child activities Family Fitness Activities for Fall Don't let the end of summer mean the end of outdoor play! Autumn brings new opportunities for family fitness and outdoor excursions. Get out and get moving in the crisp cool air with these fall activities for families. See More About:  outdoor play  family time  parent-child activities Family Lifestyle Changes to Make Today Kids' weight loss requires a commitment from the whole family. It will be much easier for your child to accept--maybe even embrace--changes to his or her eating habits and activity level if they aren't going it alone. See More About:  childhood obesity  child nutrition  healthy choices Create a Simple Family Fitness Plan Creating a family fitness plan need not be complicated or overwhelming: what it really means is a new commitment to adding more activity to your life. Coming up with a targeted plan for how to do that makes it much more likely that you will succeed. Here's how to do it. See More About:  fitness motivation  healthy choices  parent-child activities This Week Ads Exercise Obese Kids Kids Activities Kids Fitness Elderly Activity Featured Articles Get Motivated to Exercise Choosing a Family Pet Fall Fashion Trends Grocery Shopping for Two World's Most Haunted Places Best Comedian Podcasts   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: 5 Ways You Lose Muscle and How to Prevent It

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor 5 Ways You Lose Muscle - And How to Prevent It If you work hard to build your muscles and strength, how do you keep from losing those gains? Paul tells us five ways to prevent muscle loss. See More About:  muscle building  muscle loss  muscle foods Two Mistakes that Reduce Your Muscle Gains If you want to double your bodybuilding results there are two common mistakes that most trainees make at one time or another. When these mistakes are corrected (and they are very simple to correct) it usually results in a doubling of the bodybuilding gains that the trainee gets from his workout. See More About:  bodybuilding tips  bodybuilding routines  bodybuilding training Easy Exercise Ball Workout This exercise ball workout will help beginners build strength and flexibility. It is also useful as a warm-up for a more extensive routine. Each exercise in this exercise ball workout is accompanied by brief instructions and a link to more detailed instructions. See More About:  exercise balls  pilates mat exercises  pilates rings How to Perform the Daily Stretch Sequence The daily stretch sequence is a series of yoga poses that can keep yoga practitioners warmed up and in shape on days when they don't have class. Enjoy this online video step-by-step demonstration of how to do it. Fitness Ads Fitness Woman Kids Fitness Program Fitness Training Fitness Workouts Muscle Women Featured Articles The Female Athlete Triad Walk to School Day Oct. 5 Refunds for Reebok Toning Shoes Best Women's Fall Fitness Gear Obstacles to Back Pain Relief Plantar Warts   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Fitness Videos Run/Walk Method What is a Road Bike? Swim Faster Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Best Casseroles

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Food & Drink Casseroles are classic comfort foods that are welcome anytime of year, but their warm heartiness makes them especially enjoyable in the cooler months. From the classic Chicken and Rice to inspired vegetarian versions, these one-dish meals are sure to please. Top Chicken Casseroles Here are 20 favorite chicken casserole recipes, including extra-easy casseroles made with condensed soups and several made with homemade sauces. These casseroles are easy to put together, making them great everyday family meals. Favorite Vegetarian Casseroles Try some of these easy one-dish vegetarian casserole recipes. Just turn on the oven, put a few ingredients into a casserole dish and set the timer. It's that easy! Dairy-Free Casseroles Most casserole recipes contain large amounts of dairy ingredients, from cream and milk to butter and cheese, but these recipes will give you some ideas on how to make your favorites without the dairy. Five Ingredient Casseroles These five ingredient casserole recipes make these wonderful dishes even better. See More About:  five ingredient recipes  five ingredient ground beef recipes  make ahead casseroles Food & Drink Ads Vegetarian Recipes Quick Dinner Recipes Food Recipes Healthy Recipes Chicken Recipes Featured Articles Breakfast Casserole Scalloped Asparagus Casserole German Rice Pudding Cider and Pork Casserole Breakfast Casserole Recipes   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Plan Ahead for Cold and Flu Season

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor As cold and flu season approaches, this is the ideal time to review the importance of hand-washing with your kids and speak with your pediatrician about his or her recommendations for getting flu shots. Find a Flu Shot Clinic Dr. Iannelli can help you find affordable - and even free - flu shot clinics in your area. See More About:  flu shots  flumist  flu season Help Your Child Handle the Flu Shot Ease the anxiety with these tips from Amanda. How to Juggle a Sick Child and Work Katherine reminds us to plan ahead, bank a few personal days if possible, and secure back-up child care. See More About:  work-life balance  child care cost  career success How to Treat Colds and Flu During Pregnancy Robin reminds us that there are effective methods of relieving cold symptoms during pregnancy without taking medication. See More About:  prenatal care  fetal development  sick while pregnant Family Ads Child Care Nursery Pregnancy Symptoms Pregnancy Sign Gifted Child Flu Shot Featured Articles Teen Pregnancy Prevention Tips Prevent Underachievement in Gifted Kids Time Out Tips for Dads Video: How to Name Your Twins 101 Things to Do in College Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Job Loss, Kids and Muddling Through Together Tackle a Tough and Touchy Topic: Weight The 2011 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces Advertisement