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Working out, eating right and still not meeting your weight goals? According to a Women's Health Magazine article, there may be some stranger reasons you're not dropping dress sizes. Air conditioning, unrealistic goals and lack of potassium may all be hindering your fitness plans.

How do you do Thanksgiving without giving it all up? Here's a start, a recipe for a healthy gravy you can feel good about slathering on mashed potatoes and stuffing. If you're heading to a family dinner, suggest bringing a dish with you. Not only will you be a big hit for the help, but you have a level of control and feel nutritiously confident with at least one dish going around the table.

For women of all ages, skin issues can be an image issue. RealAge has a good skin care quiz that can help determine some great products and ways to care for your particular skin issues if getting to the dermatologist is too tricky.

Is your kitchen out of control? Here's a great list of health conscious foods to restock your pantry with. There's a quick print link to the list at the bottom. Consider printing it out and going over what you currently buy and what healthier alternatives may be on the list.

Twenty minutes of extra downtime at lunch? Waiting in line for too long wishing you could be making better use of your time? There are great workouts you can do on your own with no equipment, wherever, whenever. Check out these 18 variations with pictures and descriptions on quick workouts when a trip to the gym is out of the question.

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