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The holidays are behind us and perhaps the only thing more disappointing than the awful gift from your Aunt Beatrice — seriously, a tie? — is the fact all the eating you did is starting to show in what used to be your washboard abs.

If you see more numbers when you step on the scale than you do when you look at your paycheck, it may be time to face the dreaded “d” word – diet. Before you start chowing down on nothing but tofu and steamed broccoli, though, consider these helpful tips to win the battle of the bulge.

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Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think.

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According to a new Gallup poll of 1,012 adults, 52 percent lost weight at some point in their lives, but it’s how they’re doing it that’s intriguing.  Of those successful weight droppers, 32 percent got slimmer by dieting exclusively, and 47 percent named both diet and exercise as important factors.

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A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression.

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Think you can't afford to exercise?  Think again.  Making time for exercise, even just a short amount each day, can prolong your life.

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Bicycling is one of my favorite forms of exercise -- not only do you burn calories, but depending on where you go, you can enjoy some sights you normally wouldn't get to see from a car. Whether you're a casual, infrequent cyclist, or you like longer, more challenging rides, my "top 5" list has something for everyone.

Contributed By Peter Naughton

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Maybe this New Year you will be looking to drop the pounds. What’s the best new way to burn fat according to The New York Times?

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