The Best of About.com This Week

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This Week With 2012 in full swing, now's the time to make your resolutions if you haven't already (and to start keeping them if you have). Luckily, our Guides have plenty of useful tips to help you do both. How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions The old axiom of "easier said than done" frequently rings true when it comes to New Year's resolutions. Make this the year you stick to it, however, by considering the psychology behind following through. Follow the Steps of Behavior Change 10 More Tips for Keeping Resolutions The Secrets of Happy People See More About:  new year's resolutions  behavior change  12 Credit Card Moves to Make in 2012 Financial resolutions are often made, but difficult to keep. These steps will help you keep your credit high and spending low in 2012. Characteristics of a Successful Budget The Roots of Overspending How Much Do You Need to Retire? See More About:  the right way to use credit  credit repair  Take Control of Your Career This is our ultimate collection of career-planning advice, job-hunting tips, industry predictions, and business and career resolutions for 2012. Top Home Business Opportunities 10 Resolutions for Business Success Best Business Ideas for 2012 See More About:  goal setting  new year's resolutions  success Stay Committed to Exercise It's easy enough to say you'll exercise more in 2012, but how can you stay focused and dedicated to losing weight and getting in shape? Our Guide to Exercise has some ideas. How to Lose Weight Exercise 101 Weight Loss Success Stories See More About:  motivation  committing to exercise  how to lose weight This Week Ads Lose Weight New Year Resolutions Thyroid Symptoms Credit Card Exercise Tips Featured Articles Go On Location With Harry Potter How to Avoid Scholarship Scams Separating Pirate Fact from Fiction Things You Didn't Know Gmail Did Stories to Watch for in 2012 How to Strengthen Your Friendships   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: 6 Shape-Up Programs

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor 6 Shape-Up Programs Ready to achieve a shape other than round? Choose your favorite primary activity: running, weight training, pilates, yoga, or walking. Then use these six tailored fitness programs will help you reach your goals. Most Common Exercise Mistakes Worried that your workouts aren't working out? Many people quickly abandon their exercise routines because they don't see progress. Here are the common exercise mistakes that people make. See More About:  workouts  strength  exercise physiology Bad Gym Etiquette? 'Tis the season to go back to the gym. Review with Paige how you should behave. Then join in with war stories about the worst gym behavior you've ever witnessed. See More About:  gym etiquette  gym workouts  cardio at the gym How to Start Running If you are an absolute beginner, or coming off a long break, use these guides to get you back on the road to great running form. See More About:  getting started with running  running for beginners  running faqs Fitness Ads Workouts Fitness Training Exercise Weights Exercise Program Exercise Calories Featured Articles Best Machine for Burning Fat? Workouts for Better Cycling Swim Training Plan 12 for 12 Fitness Resolutions How to Ski Calorie Camp   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Fitness Worst Weight Loss Products Pilates Email Course - Free How to Start Yoga Advertisement

About Food & Drink: The Holidays are Over...

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Food & Drink We indulge in decadent holiday feasting as much as anybody, but by the time New Year's arrives our sweet tooths have been replaced with cravings for something, anything, not prepared with heavy creams or three sticks of butter. Cue this week's spotlight on healthy living and healthy eating. Anatomy of a Low-Fat Kitchen With the right ingredients on hand, it's easy to come up with all kinds of tasty low-fat recipes--and to steer clear of diet-killing indulgences. Secrets of Low-Fat Pies and Pastries Low-Fat Cookbooks Worth Owning See More About:  low fat ingredients  low fat foods  stocking the pantry Quick & Healthy Recipes for the Family Baked ziti with spinach (15 minutes prep) and salmon patties (10 minutes) are just two of our Guide to Cooking for Kids' answers for something quick, easy, and healthy that the whole family will enjoy. Healthy Smoothie Recipes Healthy Kid-Friendly Snacks See More About:  easy dinner recipes  healthy recipes  kid friendly dinners The Wonderful World of Quinoa Native Andean populations have cultivated quinoa for thousands of years, but it's still just a "niche grain" in many Western diets. That's a shame: quinoa is both highly nutritious and delicious. How to Cook with Quinoa Chancaca-Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa See More About:  quinoa  peruvian food  andean food Ultimate Mexican Superfood: Chia Seeds Ancient Aztecs believed they could virtually live off of chia seeds because of their high nutritional value. They were certainly onto something: today we know they're chock full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. Low-Fat Mexican Food Mango Salsa Recipe See More About:  chia  chia seeds  chia recipes Food & Drink Ads Recipes Holidays Healthy Snacks Low Fat Recipes Food & Drink Featured Articles Creamy Guacamole Recipe Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe How to Use Root Vegetables Baked Tofu Recipes Thai Stir-Fried Spinach Recipe Gluten-Free Appetizer Recipes   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Create More Balance in 2012

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor With the holidays behind us, it's time to turn our attention to making 2012 the best year ever - for our kids and ourselves. Even if you resist traditional resolutions, these tips from our Guides will help you carve out more time to spend together as a family. Revamp the Morning Routine Start each day with a little more balance with these tips from Laureen. See More About:  back to school  time management  Learn to Set Boundaries Wayne introduces six practical ways to create a greater sense of work-life balance. See More About:  work-life balance  setting boundaries  balancing work and family Time Management for Moms Apryl's time management tips will help you get more done in less time. (Consider signing up for the e-course if you'd rather read through one lesson at a time.) See More About:  time management  save time  finding balance The 10 Commandments of Telework Success One way to carve out more time with your kids is to eliminate the commute. But making it work isn't as easy as it sounds. See More About:  career success  flexible work  family routines Family Ads 2012 Work Life Balance Balance 2012 Focus Photos Ano Novo 2012 Featured Articles Top 5 Questions About Babies and Shoes Parents' Guide to Teen Depression When Your Child Doesn't Like Sports What Are Multiple Intelligences? Be a Better Parent to Your Tween Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Don't Let Pinterest Accidently Announce Your Pregnancy Are Georgia's Child Obesity Ads a Solution -- or a Problem? Advice for Tween Girls on Keeping Yourself Safe Advertisement