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Fitness Product: Portable Rowing Machine
Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine Price: $132.91 www.amazon.com/Stamina-Body-Glider-Rowing-Machine/dp/B000AMUFPS Do you have limited workout space but plenty of motivation? Rowing is widely known to be one of the best all around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength – a total body workout that is efficient, effective, low-impact and utilizes all major muscle groups. Turn […]
October 26, 2011
Business
Repent and don’t repeat!
Dear Carolyn, My conscience is killing me. Years ago I had a fling with a married woman.  Now that I’m married to a great gal, I feel like I should confess my past sins. Do you think that’s a good idea? I want to prevent this from happening again. Mark Dear Mark, A conscience doesn’t […]
October 26, 2011
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Life
Listen up!
Practice active listening by truly hearing what someone is telling you. Reframe it back to them by saying things such as, “I hear you saying you are struggling with this decision.”
October 26, 2011
Life
Snack attack!
Beat boredom by listening to a bestselling novel on CD while you drive. It will distract you from snacking and sharpen your mind.
October 24, 2011
Business
Tricky treats!
Dear Carolyn, I love Halloween! I love dressing up, decorating the house, taking the kids trick or treating and all the candy!  My husband hates it. I think he’s worried about all the calories in the candy. I think that every once in a while, it’s okay to splurge on sweets. What fun is life if […]
October 20, 2011
Life
Good choice, bad choice Halloween Candy
Making healthy Halloween candy choices can be a scary proposition. After all, the miniature-sized, chocolate-covered bites can’t be all bad, can they? The answer depends on how many bite-sized morsels you eat and the surprising number of calories and fat jammed into those little pieces. We are not trying to suck the fun out […]
October 20, 2011
Life
Get happy!
Hang out with cheerful people. A positive attitude is contagious and so is a negative one! The same goes for listening to talk radio, choosing movies and listening to music.
October 20, 2011
Life
Portion size
Choose a piece of meat the size of a deck of cards and potatoes or rice that would fit in an ice cream scoop.
October 19, 2011
Life
Block it!
Long distance drivers have more skin cancers on the left side of their body. Wear sunscreen or a long sleeve shirt every day.
October 18, 2011
Life
Tush Cush Car Seat Cushion
Tush Cush Car/Computer Seat Cushion Price: $37.95 www.tushcush.com Does your back hurt after hours on the road? Relief is in sight, with the Tush Cush, a cushion made to go on the road with you. It’s designed to relieve and prevent back pain, numb buttocks and other discomforts associated with sitting. Cutout section suspends your […]
October 17, 2011
Life
Shake the salt!
Rinse canned tuna before using. Read food labels and only buy salt-free canned vegetables and soups.
October 17, 2011
Business
Junk in the bunk!
Dear Carolyn, My husband is almost a hoarder. I mean, his truck is full of junk. It takes 20 minutes to clear off his bunk just to sit on it! I nag, beg, threaten but he refuses to throw out what he says is his “stuff.” What exactly is the difference between “stuff” and “junk?” […]
October 17, 2011
Life
Brush it!
Brush and floss your teeth after every meal and you may not only have a nicer smile but can cut the risk of head and neck cancer by 400 percent by preventing gum disease.
October 13, 2011
Life
Flu shots!
Flu shots are ready! The CDC recommends you get your seasonal flu vaccine before December for the best timing.
October 13, 2011
Life
Exercise Product: Jump Rope
Altus Athletic 9-Foot Adjustable Speed Jump Rope with DVD Price: $9.47 Minute-for-minute, jumping rope is one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It is a vigorous cardiovascular workout that tones and strengthens your entire body. Because you’re utilizing all the major muscle groups of both upper and lower body, you will burn an […]
October 13, 2011
Business
Healthy Obsession
Good luck with changing your eating habits. It’s tough, but it pays off in the end.
October 11, 2011
Business
Doing a man's job!
Dear Carolyn, I am an attractive, (according to others) single, 32 year-old truck driver. I’m good at my job and work long hours like everyone else. My problem is that men in this industry don’t take me seriously.  They either think I am soliciting or going to crash my truck into a wall. I try […]
October 9, 2011
Business
Lagging libido!
Dear Carolyn, My husband has lost his sex drive. I’m not sure what to do about that!  I’ve tried all the usual methods but he’s not interested. He’s a great guy and we have a strong marriage. What can I do? Jen Dear Jen, Sex is like air; you don’t notice it until you aren’t […]
October 7, 2011
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