My Fitness Pal is a great site that is packed with information for folks that want to lose weight and get fitter.  You can keep an online diet journal, which will really help aid your weight loss.  Apparently studies have shown that keeping this kind of journal really makes a difference in losing extra weight.

The site is easy to use and FREE to join!  So if you want to get a handle on what you are eating and have better control over your calorile intake by calorie counting, this is definitely the site for you!

“Of course fonts may not be as exciting or as sexy as the latest in Flash technology, but they can be just as vital to the success of your web design, if not more so,” said an Urbanfonts.com company spokesperson. “Without the right fonts in place, even the best looking web site can be difficult to navigate and difficult for customers to use.”

And how right she is! UrbanFonts contains a series of Web 2.0 enhancements making the site more than just a font catalog. The blog section contains articles with a whole series of ideas for the best way to deploy fonts in a design, including the ideal number to use and the best way to choose a correct font. The blog links to current topics on typography around the web. So stay informed and check out the urbanfonts.com blog today!

Battle of the ‘Bulge’ and ‘Budget’ Top the List
Of those setting resolutions, nearly three in four set a resolution related to diet, weight loss, or exercise — not surprising when you consider that two-thirds of American adults are overweight and about one in three is considered to be obese, according to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

    The second most common resolutions were financial and budget-related, also not surprising considering debt statistics. According to the Consumer Federation of America, the average household with debt carries $10,000 to $12,000 in total revolving debt. Within this context, and on the heels of holiday shopping sprees that see credit-card debt spike each year, roughly two in five Americans who set resolutions hoped to control their spending or improve their financial situation.

Friends, Internet Offer Support
In the study, LifeTango.com found that people who set resolutions with another person were 40 percent more likely to accomplish those resolutions.  As a result, managers of the site recommend finding a friend or family member who will work on a resolution with you. Another suggestion is to write down your resolutions or record them on a computer or the internet. LifeTango.com founder Brent Johnson notes, “Though only one in four people setting resolutions recorded them, those that did were 25 percent more likely to accomplish their goals.” LifeTango.com helps in both ways by giving users free tools to help them record their goals and resolutions and track their progress.

I’ve just signed up and it looks really cool!!

www.lifetango.com

    “I know first hand how hard it can be to keep a New Year’s resolution. Though it’s great to aim high and be optimistic, it’s important to be realistic, and choose resolutions that can gradually build up to something positive that can follow you throughout life,” says Laura. There are many small things you can do to keep you motivated and make you feel confident towards achieving your long-term goals. Here, Laura shares seven helpful tips to keep you smiling throughout the New Year:

     * Rid your closet of things you don’t wear to start fresh in the New Year.  Those jeans you keep in your closet to wear when you loose 10 lbs.  Haven’t worn it in a year?  Let it go!
     * Change your look and breathe new life into your appearance.   Try a new hairstyle or brighten your smile with a product like Crest Whitestrips that is only a seven day commitment.  You’ll smile more, and it will give you added confidence and keep you positive towards reaching bigger
       goals.
     * Be nice to your body.  Treat yourself to that full body massage you’ve been holding back. Eat more fruits and veggies; drink more water to improve your health, or try and new sport or workout.
     * Prioritize your life.  Determine and declare your top five priorities like have a more positive attitude or going after that new job, and be willing to let go of the rest — at least for now.
     * Take consistent action.  Commit to do one thing a day — no matter how small — that will put you closer to an upbeat mindset.  Play your favorite song every morning to help you start your day on the right foot. Do something for someone else.  Volunteer at a local charity feeding the homeless or walking dogs at the humane society.  You’ll be surprised how good helping others will make you feel, and motivate you to do good in your own life.
     * Make a change for the right reasons.  No matter what your resolution, make sure you’re doing it for yourself.  Don’t let external pressures force you to change.  Figure out what inspires you from the inside and then devote yourself to it.   You can do it, this year is your year! Wouldn’t you like to win a personal session with Laura Berman Fortang to keep you motivated throughout the New Year? Visit http://www.whitestrips.com and enter for your chance to win a one-on-one session with Laura and lots of other great prizes!

GOT H20
Oh, by the way, don’t forget your water. Experts recommend drinking at least 8 – 10 glasses of water a day. However, exercising increases the metabolism and the release of toxins, requiring a higher intake of fluids.  The beneficial properties of water are realized throughout the body and the scalp. Remember, what’s good for the body is good for the hair.

Be Courageous
Maintaining a healthy body may mean trying something new or stepping outside of one’s comfort zone — and that takes courage. Try encouraging a friend or family member to take the first step, or get a workout partner. Celebrate milestones and talk about your accomplishments. You’ll have fun getting dressed and leaving the workout clothes behind.  

Tell a friend. Go to http://www.proline-intl.com for info on the Soft & Beautiful with Curves Healthy Resolutions campaign and how to get two free weeks at a Curves fitness center.