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By Olivia Putnal

Whether you're training for a marathon, trying to lose a few extra pounds or need to lower your blood pressure , setting a goal is a great way to stay motivated on the path to better health. But to get started on your individual fitness journey, you need specific strategies for each objective. To learn how you can avoid falling off the wagon, reach your personal goal and maintain your results, check out the expert tips below.

Goal #1: Lose Weight

Losing weight is a common health goal, but whether you want to slim down for a special event or for serious health reasons, there's a right way to go about it.

How to Do It: "In order to lose the weight (or fat), a person must burn more calories than he or she consumes," explains Emily Anne Vall, PhD, employee wellness leader at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. "To help get a handle on how much you're actually burning and consuming, it's important to write everything down." She suggests keeping a journal,

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By WomansDay.com Staff

Pubs are great for enjoying three things: a cold brew, comfort food and camaraderie-especially during a big game. But it can also weigh on your wallet-and patience, when a packed bar means you're running dry on food and beverages with no server in sight. So as the NBA and NHL playoffs come to a head, and baseball season heats up, skip the hassle and re-create the bar experience at home. Call up some friends, put the beer on ice and whip up one of these homey classics while rooting for your favorite teams.

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Drumsticks are a party favorite, but here's how to really kick them up: Add a coating of hot sauce and oil before baking them. Once they're done, contrast the spice with cooling blue cheese dressing.

• Active Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

• 2/3 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
• 8 chicken drumsticks (2 1/4 lb)
• 1 bottle (8 oz) lowfat blue cheese dressing
• oil
• pepper

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By Woman's Day Staff

11 Foolproof Grilling SecretsWorried your turn at the grill will end up in flames? Never fear. With the help of Steven Raichlen, author of Planet Barbecue, we've rounded up 11 no-fail tips to make your barbecue experience a smokin' success.

Do time your turns. Begin by placing your meat on the grill at a diagonal angle to the grill grates; wait two minutes, then give it a quarter-turn clockwise. (This will create crosshatch markings on your meat.) Wait another two minutes, then flip and repeat on the other side, cooking until desired doneness. (Note: Never try to flip food until at least two minutes into cooking-the protein needs time to release or it will stick to the grate.)

Do wait to apply glazes. Slather on liquid glazes during the last 10 percent of your cooking time; if applied too early, they'll turn your food into a charred mess.

Do keep a chimney starter full of heated briquettes going. Having a reserve of ready-to-go briquettes to replenish your charcoal fire will

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By Amanda Greene

Ever since The Clapper hit the market in 1985, the device has been famous for its hilarious premise: to relieve people from doing the simplest of tasks. But in today's society of instant gratification and digital versions of almost anything, ease-of-use is becoming increasingly normal…and ridiculous. Read on for 10 products specifically designed with lazybones in mind.

Motorized Ice Cream Cone

Being a kid these days isn't all fun and games. They may not know the hardship of walking four miles to school in the snow, but they do have to rotate their own ice cream cones to lick up all the drips. Now lactose-loving youngsters can avoid a future of carpal tunnel syndrome (and perhaps, doing things for themselves) with Perpetual Kid's motorized ice cream cone, which does all the work with the press of a button.

Automatic Ball Thrower

Sure, your dog needs exercise, but why should you have to suffer, too? GoDogGo's automatic fetch machine pitches balls at

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By Amanda Greene

Every woman knows how hard it is to find that perfect pair of shoes that both looks and feels amazing. So when you finally do get the holy grail of footwear, you want to extend its life as long as possible. Whether you found your dream pumps, sneakers you could live in or ballet flats you wear every day, we asked the pros what they wish their customers knew about shoe care.

1. Head to the cobbler before you start wearing new shoes. 8 Secrets from Shoe Repair Shops
When it comes to extending the life of your shoes, preventive care can do wonders. Before you hit the streets with a new pair of leather-soled shoes (or even after one or two initial wears), ask your shoe repairperson to have rubber soles put on. "Leather wears down very quickly," says David Mesquita, owner of Leather Spa in New York City. "Thin rubber soles, which are available in many colors, will blend right in with your heels or flats. Not only will they prevent the leather from wearing down, but they'll also keep water

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By Denise Schipani

Whether your best friend complains endlessly about her job, has a couple of kids that drive you crazy or is married to a jerk, chances are you keep your mouth shut, despite your growing annoyance. Why? Because you don't want to offend her and, possibly, ruin your relationship. "Women tend to feel responsible for their friends' feelings," says therapist Julie Hanks, director of Utah-based Wasatch Family Therapy, "so we keep our mouths shut to prevent jeopardizing the friendship." But in some cases, holding your feelings in does more harm than good. Here, real women share what they've never told their BFFs, and experts give advice on whether they should spill the beans or keep quiet on the matter.

1. "I don't like your boyfriend."

"My best friend is in a toxic relationship. It's the same story over and over: He gets drunk, they have a fight and she 'kicks him out.' But then he apologizes, and she forgives him. I want to tell her he's bad for her, but I

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By Karen Asp

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Sometimes the most mundane tasks become a war of wills between you and your pet. Here's how to win three infamous owner vs. pet battles.

The Problem: Giving Meds
The squirming, the whining, the all-out running-it's like mission impossible.

The Fix: Ask your vet if the medicine comes in a meat-flavored tablet or if his office works with a specialized pharmacy that can turn it into a savory liquid or paste that appeals to animals' taste buds, says Dr. Becker. Another option: a pill gun, like those by 21st Century ($7.99; PetSmart.com). It safely shoots a pill into your pet's throat in seconds. Or try Dr. Becker's three-step tip: First, give your pet a soft treat, like a piece of cheese. Then, give the treat with the pill hidden inside. Follow up by giving another treat without the pill.

The Problem: Bleeding Nails
When you try to trim Ginger's nails, she wriggles so much that you accidentally cut the quick.

The

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By Jennifer Tzeses

Foolproof Underwear for Every Body Type

Gone are the days when your underwear options were limited to black or white, brief or bikini. Now it seems that there are panty options in droves, promising to do everything from tame your tummy to disappear underneath your wardrobe. And for good reason. "The wrong undergarments can ruin your look," says Amanda Bird of Sculptz Shapewear. "Ones that are too tight can create bulges or draw attention to lumps and bumps," she explains. But the right ones will give you license to wear just about anything by accentuating your figure to its best advantage. Here, the essential panty guide for all shapes, sizes and fashion needs.

Basic Bikini

A popular choice when it comes to a basic panty, bikinis provide a moderate amount of coverage in an easy-to-wear cut. Some cotton versions, however, tend to get baggy with age, appearing lumpy underneath clothing, and riding up in all the wrong places. It's no wonder

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