By Cathy Garrard, SELF magazine
Roses are red, violets are blue, we could live without February 14 and we're guessing you could, too. But don't lament the state of your love life--celebrate it. Whatever your relationship status, there's plenty to love about being coupled.
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1. You're Probably Not Hungover Today
Married women are 20 percent less likely to binge-drink than back when they were single, a study from Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois, indicates. Putting a ring on it may prompt women to put their wilder days behind them. And knowing your partner is watching may help you keep each other's vices in check.
Advice for all: "Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol can be good for you," Dr. Brass says. But indulging too heavily may increase your risk for breast cancer. Stick to no more than one drink per day.
2. You Catch the Happiness Bug
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Women who live with a mate tend to brighten
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4 Reasons to Celebrate Being Single on Valentine's Day
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By Cathy Garrard, SELF magazine
Roses are red, violets are blue, we could live without February 14 and we're guessing you could, too. But don't lament the state of your love life-celebrate it. Whatever your relationship status, there's plenty to love about being single.
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1. You Stay Slimmer
Women who live alone gained less weight (about 9 pounds over a five-year period) than newly married women, a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill notes. "Men have a higher calorie allowance, so if you have whatever he's having, you're going to gain weight," says Tara Brass, M.D., medical director of Columbus Park Collaborative.
Advice for all: Shared meals and social obligations can wreck any woman's diet. Make sure you don't match every forkful with your man-just because he finishes his entire plate doesn't mean you have to. When dining out with friends, suggest that you both order something healthy, then splitRead This if You Are Thinking of Becoming a Vegeterian
By Self Magazine | Healthy Living – Wed, Feb 2, 2011 8:50 PM ESTBy Tula Karras, SELF magazine
Thinking about going vegetarian? It isn't a guarantee that you'll eat better, but if you make smart choices, you can lower your risk for disease and shed some pounds in the process. How? Follow this easy-to-digest guide on how to eat-minus the meat.
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By Self Magazine | Healthy Living – Fri, Jan 28, 2011 12:23 AM EST
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By Jillian Michaels, SELF magazine
Keep your slim-down drive alive with motivation from Jillian Michaels, the genius behind SELF's Jump Start Plan. Happy shrinking!
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1. Put your goal in writing.
"Jot down the reasons you want to change and all of the benefits that will come from doing the Jump Start Plan. If you know the why, you can tolerate any how. Skinny jeans, sex with the lights on, meeting your grandchildren's children-these are all worthy reasons to eat your broccoli and hit the StairMaster. Keep the list in a place where you can review it daily, such as on the bathroom mirror or the fridge."
2. Toss temptation.
"Surely you've heard the saying 'We are a product of our environment.' It's true, and it can work in your favor. The key is to rig your surroundings for success. Start by removing any junk food or other temptations from your kitchen. You can't eat what's not there. As you ditch negative items, replaceHow to Break the Chain of Emotional Eating
By Self Magazine | Healthy Living – Mon, Jan 24, 2011 10:45 PM ESTBy Paula Derrow, SELF magazine
Ever have a frustrating day at work, a fight with your boyfriend, then end up cozying up with a nice cold pint of chocolate-chip ice cream? (We thought so.) Try this exercise designed by Pleasure Diet guru Jean Kristeller, Ph.D., cofounder of The Center for Mindful Eating and a professor of psychology at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Once you take a breath and realize that there are other solutions to stress besides rampant snacking, you're on your way to overcoming emotional eating for good.
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