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When I was in college, I was big on grazing. Between study sessions, rushing from class to class, and not having time for a full-blown meal, snacks were my staple. And while I didn't gain the freshman 15 my first year, I did make a lot of questionable food choices. Most of the food sold on campus was pretty unhealthy, but it was the only option I had at the time. By my sophomore year, I wised up. Every day I took a few healthy snacks with me that would make it through the day in my backpack. If you're looking for some snack ideas to start your school year right, here are a few suggestions:

• Trail mix is a great way to satisfy the munchies. It satisfies both salty and sweet cravings and, if made the right way, provides healthy nutrition that your body needs. Make your own trail mix, or buy some from Trader Joe's. FitSugar reader nic22 loves the individual bags of almonds, cashews, and cranberries from TJ's.

• Fresh fruit and veggies are an important part of any healthy diet,

The countdown to Jackie Warner's new show has begun! Thintervention premieres on Bravo Monday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. When I interviewed Jackie, she told me this project is "her dream show." Rather than delving into her personal life a la Workout, the new show details Jackie leading seven participants on an emotional weight-loss journey. According to Jackie, "Thintervention is a very powerful show and I think it's going to be eye-opening for America."

To get you primed for the show, I wanted to share a bit of no-nonsense advice Jackie is known for. A FitSugar reader asked Jackie what to do about being stuck on a weight-loss plateau. "Here's the thing, the body plateaus every month so you have to change your program and I mean your cardio program as well. Once a month - that's the magic number and people don't know that. So you have to increase your weights or increase your reps or change your exercises . . . one of those two things has to happen. Or change your cardio

It's late. You have an early morning meeting and all you want to do is drift off to sweet slumberland. Too bad you're doing more tossing and turning than snoozing and snoring. Here are some tips you can try to help you fall asleep faster.

• Make your bedroom like a cave. Cover the windows and turn off all the lights (even night-lights). The darkness signals your body to wind down and sleep. If you can't shut out the light completely, wear an eye mask.
• Don't count sheep! Instead, visualize a relaxing scene like a sun-dappled beach or a serene meadow covered with wildflowers.
• Turn on the yawns with yoga. Whether you do some relaxing stretches on the floor or in your bed, it only takes a few minutes of Child's Pose or Legs Up the Wall to induce drowsiness.

• Take a hot bath. The warm water is oh-so soothing and will help clear your mind and relax your muscles.
• Finish eating two hours before you lie down. If your stomach is full or you're digesting a big meal, it's hard

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Going away to school can be dangerous on the waistline. The dorm dining hall is like a giant, all-you-can-eat buffet. And let's be real, the food choices at most campuses are not healthy. On top of that, many students don't have access to a kitchen, and will ultimately eat all of their meals out. It's no wonder most of us gain some weight when going off to college, though the infamous "freshman 15" is really more like 10 pounds. And don't be fooled - weight gain isn't reserved to first-year students only. The eating habits you develop during your first year away can stay with you through college and beyond.

Whether you're eating in a dining hall or cooking for yourself in your first apartment, a few simple strategies can help you avoid that first-year college weight gain. Here are my tips for eating healthy while you're away at school.

1. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Starting with a filling breakfast helps steady your metabolism throughout the day. Here are five

At my yoga studio, classes are pretty reasonably priced. Since I teach, I'm given one free class per week, and I pay $13 for every other class I want to go to (a 10-class card costs $130). It's not exactly cheap, but I just visited a friend, and at her studio, classes cost $20 for a drop-in. And some Bar Method classes can be over $25.

Since many of you are into group fitness classes such as Zumba, kickboxing, and Nia, I was wondering . . .

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A hundred years ago, women's waists were 10 inches smaller, and the average man was 20 pounds lighter. Most people died of infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and cholera. But today, self-inflicted deaths such as heart disease caused by obesity are to blame. What tricks did our ancestors know that we've forgotten about? Historian Sir Roy Strong set out to find out with nine overweight volunteers. In the British reality show The Diets That Time Forgot, the participants were split into three groups, with each team following a different diet and fitness regime from the past.

1. Victorian Diet known as the Banting Diet (1860s): a diet of mostly meat and low in carbs, strict portion sizes, no beer, no sugary foods, similar to the Atkins Diet
2. Edwardian diet known as the Chew Chew Diet (from 100 years ago): allowed to eat whatever they want but must chew each bite 32 times. Whatever food didn't slide down the throat when the participant tilted their head back had to be spit out.

After suffering through a sleepless night, I had a strong desire to bolster myself with copious amounts of coffee. But I knew that there were healthier ways to treat myself right after missing sleep. It turns out you can fight fatigue with some sensible eating. You just need to know what to eat to help you avoid yawning at inappropriate times. Here are five foods to help you fight fatigue.

• Water - Two-thirds of your body is made up of water, and many basic body functions rely upon this simple substance to run smoothly. So it comes as no surprise that fatigue is the top sign of dehydration. Starting your day with a large cup of water will not only help you stay hydrated, but it can rev up your metabolism too - bonus. If you find drinking plain water difficult, make your own flavored water or add sparkling water to juice to make a refreshing spritzer.
• Magnesium-Rich Foods - The unsung mineral hero, magnesium is vital to energy production. It is rare to be low in the