The words "child beauty pageant" sound to me like the words "you're on a vegetarian diet" would sound to Hannibal Lecter.

Many people resist quitting smoking because they believe they will gain weight. They figure why give up one bad habit only to pick up another. Although it is true that weight gain often follows giving butts the boot, it is possible to both control your weight and be smoke free.

Mom constantly nagged at us kids about having breakfast before we left the house for school, reminding us that it's the most important meal of the day. It didn't matter if it was toast and orange juice, or cereal, or something more substantial, there was always something on the breakfast table for us, and it did make a difference in how we met the rest of the day. I know I felt more alive, alert and awake.

Do you need a personal trainer to stay motivated when on an exercise plan? If not, what do you use as inspiration to stay on track and reach your goals? A buddy? Reward system? Something else?

Who doesn’t love a party? Just the thought of friends and family in for hors d’oeuvres and drinks makes us smile. But then it hits you. Half of the family should be watching their weight and the other half is, including you. What’s to be done? Try these simple and slim hors d’oeuvres. Trim down your favorites with the tips at the end and like that famous, butter-enriched chef says, “Bam!” You’ll have a great gathering without any weight gain. Now that is my kind of party. Spreads At just 59 calories for a heaping tablespoon serving, have a few without the guilt.

What’s happen to your middle? A jelly belly? It’s time for some middle management that will trim the belly bulge, love handles and that spare tire. Doing so can help you reduce the chances of heart disease. Have you been ignoring your waistline and chalking up its growing circumference to age or inactivity? Blame it on your “parents”: Mother Nature and Father Time do have a lot to do with growing middles. But fight back especially if you inherited some health concerns.

Nutritional science has come a long way since we were told, as children, to clean our plates and drink plenty of milk. Today, it’s all about color. White. Red. Blue. Green. Yellow.

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