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by Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour

Hello, Duchess Catherine--you are looking every bit the radiant pregnant lady, and I hope your morning-sickness days are finally in the past. However, I do feel the need to share a little insight I've gained recently, after giving birth to two babies in less than two years. You see, there are some things nobody really tells you about pregnancy changes your looks. The following tidbits aren't pretty, but at least you'll be more prepared for some of the unfamiliar beauty challenges that may lie ahead.

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What they tell you: Your hair will get thicker and shinier while you're pregnant.

What they don't tell you: Your hair actually stops falling out. At all. There will be hardly any hairs in your brush or shower drain, and it's so weird!

Part of the reason your hair gets so thick is that at some point during pregnancy (for me it was around 4/5 months) you stop shedding hair as you usually

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A great reason to adopt a new furry friend!

When your dog bounds towards you with the unbridled excitement equivalent to a celebrity spotting and gives you one big, wet lick on your cheek the minute you come home, it's hard to imagine a better instant mood-booster. But there are a myriad of other benefits to welcoming a furry friend into your fold, from increased self-esteem to more exercise and less loneliness.

Once you've decided to bring a dog into your home, find out how you can make the most out of your time with your pup-and gain those health and beauty benefits to boot.

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Cuddle with your dog.
Fido won't do you much good if he's always off in a corner by himself. Alan Beck, Ph.D., director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and his co-researcher Aaron Katcher found in the early '80s that when people interact with dogs, "you actually get a drop in blood pressure-a true relaxation response," he says. More recently,

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Source: Do These 7 Things on Sunday to Lose Weight All Week Long

You know you should be eating right and exercising all week to reach your weight-loss goals, but when you're so rushed between work and family responsibilities, it's tough to have the time to make it happen. A little planning ahead goes a long way, so here are some things you can do on Sunday to ensure you stay on the healthy path all week long.

• Plan your workouts: Don't just think to yourself that you'll squeeze in a run here and a trip to the gym there - plan it out. Sit down with your weekly calendar and jot down every workout just as you would doctor's appointments and meetings. Use this time to call your fitness buddy or trainer to make dates, check out studio schedules to find classes you want to take, and check the week's weather to figure out which days will be best for that walk or ride outside.
• Hit the hamper: Nothing puts a damper on a workout more than not being able to find a clean sports bra,

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by Lexi Petronis, Glamour

Right now, more than 1,000 university campuses across the country have banned smoking from anywhere on college grounds--with more signing on in the next few years. (In fact, some experts expect that college campuses will be entirely tobacco-free in the next 20 years.)

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And honestly, I was momentarily surprised that more campuses aren't tobacco-free--mostly because it seems like there aren't that many places that still do allow smoking, you know what I mean?

The first universities started going tobacco-free in 2003; according to the Centers for Disease for Control and Prevention, the prevalence of smoking has gone from 24.4 percent to 18.9 percent in people aged 18-25 just during the 2005-2011 time period. Obviously, you can't say one is because of the other. Still, according to Ty Patterson, director of the Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy, the overall goal is to help

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Source: 5 Treadmill Tips For Every Indoor Run

New to the treadmill? Make sure you're doing it right with these tips.

• Warm up: Stepping on the treadmill and going at full speed may lead to injury, or at the very least can make your run feel that much harder as you overwork cold muscles. Spend five minutes jogging at an easy pace (or walking at a brisk pace) before ramping up the speed.
• Watch your form: The good news - your treadmill has a TV to help distract you from your long jog. The bad news - that engrossing reality show is making you forget about your form. Remind yourself to do a form check every few minutes to make sure you're not straining your neck or crowding the front of the machine. Read our tips for proper treadmill form here.
• Add intervals: Want to become a better runner and burn more calories? Make sure at least some of your treadmill sessions incorporate high-intensity intervals; these will help you get in a better workout in a shorter amount of

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by Lexi Petronis, Glamour

Did you think you wouldn't have to hear the word "resolution" again until...2014? Nah, we may have made our health goals for the year five weeks ago, but that doesn't mean they're forgotten. Right?

Actually--according to a survey by Hampton Hotels, only one-third of people who make New Year's resolutions actually plan on keeping them all year long.

So I talked to Dr. Christine Carter, happiness expert (I so want that title) and author of Raising Happiness, to get some tips for those of us whose resolutions have started to falter about getting back on track. After all, we made those goals for a reason, right?

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Why we give up:
"Most people just bite off more than they can chew. We need to realize that willpower is an exhaustible resource--it gets tired, like a worked-out muscle. When we run out of willpower at the end of a long day, we can no longer will ourselves to do

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Source: Foods to Avoid Before a Workout

If you exercise on an empty stomach, the body won't have enough energy to perform at its best. But it's equally bad to eat too much - or the wrong kinds of food - before a workout because all of your energy will go toward digesting the meal. Here are some foods to avoid before a workout.

• Beans, and other belly-bloating foods: Foods like beans, raw broccoli, fruit, and dairy tend to give people gas. Although these foods are healthy, they'll fill you up in ways you'd rather not deal with when having to fold forward in a yoga class.
• Fiber: An enormous bowl of fiber-rich cereal can certainly get things moving, which is exactly the opposite of what you want when you're running at full speed ahead on the treadmill. Fuel up with a snack that contains fewer than four grams of fiber, and be sure to finish eating salads, stir-frys, and veggie soups at least one hour before your planned workout to give the body time to digest.

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Source: Conquer That Hill: 3 Ways to Get Motivated During an Uphill Climb

If you're a runner, then you've got to become one with the hill. Running hills will make you stronger and faster, help prevent shin splints, and also burn major calories while also toning the butt. The uphill battle is often a mental game, and although the right form can make things easier, outsmarting yourself with these techniques is sure to help you conquer the next challenging climb.

• Look toward the top: When the body fatigues, it's natural to lower the head to conserve energy. But to keep energy levels up - and forget about your burning quads - bring the gaze upward, toward the top of the hill. Don't cock your head back and strain the neck; instead lift the head slightly and move your eyes up toward the hill. Seeing the top of the hill draw closer and closer with each difficult step will help you power through.
• Pump up the music: No one said you had to run hills alone. If you don't have a dog

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