Dear Subscriber,
'Take 10' for You…
Plan your holiday indulgences.

eprive yourself so as not to gain weight over the holidays? Nonsense. Feeling deprived only makes most of us want to eat more. In this issue, nutritionist Lauren Swann, co-author of the Black Family Dinner Quilt Cookbook, and dietitian Jo-Anne Rizzotto, of the Joslin Diabetes Center, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, show you how to approach the holiday buffet table fearlessly -- and happily -- at home and on the town.

Stress got you in its clutches? Take 10. Discover the power of a few simple stretches. Learn more in our Fitness Minute: "Wipe Away Holiday Stress With Towel Stretch (and Others)." Plus, find some quick and easy recipes that do more than just taste good, be inspired by a reader's story and more!

Happy Holidays!

The National Women’s Health Resource Center Staff

P.S. And remember, Take 10 for yourself…take a walk, sing a song, see if you can do nothing for 10 minutes…

Facing the Buffet Table Fearlessly
Enjoy Your Holidays Without Depriving Yourself

Fitness Minute
Wipe Away Holiday Stress With Towel Stretch (and Others)

Eating Well
3 Quick and Easy Recipes

Planning on becoming much more physically active than you are now?
Take this quiz to see if you should check with your health care professional before you start.

Q. Could you please write about nutrition and working the night shift? I am a registered nurse, and I am having difficulty adjusting my diet from days to nights.

A. Working a night shift doesn't always allow for the traditional "3 meals a day," so a little creativity with preplanning and timing of meals and snacks can help a great deal. More...

Patricia of Rhode Island writes: "My inspiration is my nephew Zachary. He is five years old and he has cerebral palsy. He works very hard day after day to achieve as much movement as he can…" Read more. What's your inspiration? How do you stay motivated to be physically active on a regular basis? Tell us.

We value your opinion and suggestions. Please send comments on this Newsletter to evanness@healthy women.org.

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Last month's HealthyWomen Take 10 poll results:
76 percent of respondents said they try to find healthy things to order when they go to fast food restaurants.

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