Daily Tips: Friday September 2, 2005

Health and Diet
Holidays are a time for celebrations, which generally take place around meals and food! No need to deprive yourself at a barbecue or picnic. Do, however, fill up on the healthiest fare first -- lots of salad and fresh veggies -- then savor just one of your favorite goodies! You'll be less likely to overeat and consume unnecessary fat and calories if you plan ahead and decide what youre going to eat before the party.

Fitness
Take a class at a gym, a community center, a spa, a school, or a club. Group classes have an energy that is contagious and can often make an hour go by very quickly. Many instructors can make the most grueling workout bearable and before you know it, an hour has come and gone.