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Fat 2 Fit: Dorothy Volker: Heading Into the Fittest Part of Her Life
It's never too late to start getting fit. Dorothy is living proof.
July 13, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: 'Waiting-itis'—5 Symptoms of a Potentially Fatal Syndrome
When your body says 'time out,' don't rush its recovery, Carole advises. The more you push it, the further you endanger your health. Learn to recognize and check your impatience.
July 7, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: The Right to Bare Arms and Other Constitutional Issues
Don't let a weight-loss setback make you cover up—or worse, give up. Instead, parlay it into a comeback.
March 13, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: How Is Carole Exercising?
Life is short. Yes, exercise, but find forms of exercise that you enjoy, that make you feel good. Here's how Carole has crafted an exercise routine that lifts her spirits and keeps her loyal.
January 13, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Fred Hillerman: Still Fit and Going Strong
You wouldn't know from meeting him that Fred Hillerman is in his 90s. His days are so full of exercise that fitting in volunteering is a squeeze.
January 13, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Learning to Love Being Where You Are
Setbacks and backsliding are to be expected on the weight-loss journey. And they're especially common in the maintenance phase. When it happens, don't beat up on yourself. Just get back on track.
January 13, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Sean Conroy: Tennis, Anyone?
Don't feel like exercising? Or think you have a good excuse not to? Meet a young man who's living proof that obstacles to exercise are mostly in our minds.
January 12, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Lori Alaways: A Matter of Life and Death
For many of us, weight problems are tied up with unhappiness and spiritual emptiness. Carole tells the story of a woman who discovered that spiritual fitness is key to physical fitness.
January 12, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Five Magical-Thinking Errors
Some call it "denial." Others call it "rationalization." But when it comes to skirting the truth about caloric intake, Carole calls it "magical thinking." And she's learned to call its bluff.
January 9, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
Fat 2 Fit: Take a Break From Your Body: Meditate
Negative thoughts sabotaging your fitness efforts? Take a mental—and physical—vacation with meditation.
January 9, 2009
By: Carole Carson | Source: AARP.org
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