Happy Tuesday, STalkers! How goes it with you? Are you able to get out and be active or does cold weather keep you indoors? Here are some small changes to your eating habits that can help you keep off the weight – or lose some!

DRINK UP! When you don’t drink enough water, your body can confuse hunger with thirst. Upping your water intake can have big impact on how much you eat during the day. Carry a water bottle so you have a physical reminder to drink.

Happy Tuesday, STalkers!! Did you overeat on Thanksgiving? Gorge on tasty leftovers? I did well on turkey day  - ate a late breakfast to tide me over and ate a small plate of appetizers. My dinner plate consisited of small spoonfuls of things I wanted (except for that homemade cranberry sauce - I ate half a cup of that tasty tartness!). And then came the pie. I ate 2 small pieces, but that put me outside of my comfort zone. Ugh.

It's that day again! How goes the toning? I hope there are some success stories.

Breakfast is important. If you don't fuel your body, you'll pay for it. Headache, low blood sugar, shakes... What's your favorite morning fuel?

• Cheese omelet
• Oatmeal and 2 slices of real bacon
• Puuro and 2 slices of back bacon
• Baked Lake Superior whitefish, chilled (this is my absolute fave!!!)

Happy Tuesday, STalkers! Is anyone else happy that Monday is behind us? Phew, what a day. It was so craptastic, that I was seriously craving some chocolate. Who else is mentally slapping my hand and thinking, “Bad Aniki!”? Good news: there are “bad” foods that are good for you and chocolate is one of them. Woo hoo!!!

Happy Tuesday, STalkers! Are you getting physical? While you’re working out your body, don’t forget to work out your mind!

Tuesday has rolled around once again (so predictable!). How goes it, STalkers?

Do you have a favorite meal substitute or something to tide you over between meals?

I prefer protein shakes. My go-to, premade shakes are Atkins Vanilla and Core Power High Protein Vanilla shakes. Those Core Power shakes taste like an actual milkshake! Atkins is a "filler" when I have a long stretch between meals. Core Power is something I will drink for breakfast.

Happy Tuesday, STalkers! It’s that day of the week again…

Are you already enjoying colorful leaves and cooler temps? I am (yippee!!!). Don’t let that stop you from being active outdoors. In fact, get the entire family involved in some alfresco fun!

Buy a Bike

Why it’s good: New models arrive in the stores as the summer riding season wraps up. You’re more likely to get a good deal when stores are trying to get rid of old inventory. Biking as a family is a great way to connect with nature and each other.

It's that time again, STalkers. Some weeks, it seems like Tuesday comes around more often than Saturday.

What's your favorite exercise for toning your glutes?

I do stairs. Up, down, up, down, up, down. Stair climbing a great way to tone your butt AND legs. The combination of sinultaneous ankle, knee, and hip extenstion means you work your legs naturally and without the impact commonly ASSociated with jogging, running, or sprinting.

Happy Tuesday, STalkers! Sorry so late. Nothing like doctor appointments and a flat tire to create speed bumps in your day!!

What kind of work-out creature are you? Pack animal? Lone wolf? Do you jam to the music or prefer peace and quiet?

While my Lone Wolf status NEVER changes, my style does.

Happy Tuesday, STalkers!

I don't know what I'm doing right - becauseI feel like a fat walrus AND I'm sitting here eating a Big Mac - but I had to pull my belt in all the way to the last hole. If this keeps up, I'll have to make a new hole in my belt. Crazy!

How goes it with everyone? Any tips, secrets, new dieting recipes you'd like to share?