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Why you should take risks at work

How to Take Risks at Work & Succeed

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Taking risks at work can benefit you in the long run. It's no secret that women face a multitude of challenges in the workforce. Now a recent study by Catalyst confirms that working women are often evaluated on their performance while men…
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Detox Diet: Perfect Before, During or After the Holidays

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A detox diet is the perfect way to start the holidays! When it comes to Latinas and food, many of us defend our culture's diet with a hint of resignation, as if our bodies are defeated for eternity by our rich, savory recipes. For instance,…

5 Efficient Routines to Shape Up

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You need to shape up with an efficient routine that isn't too time consuming! Whereas many women may take the all-or-nothing approach to exercise, or believe that more is better, this is not necessarily true. If you are a mom or a busy mujer,…
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Bad Breath: How to Combat It!

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No one wants to admit they have bad breath. Worse yet, no one wants to tell you that you have bad breath. Celeb cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands, who works with Hollywood’s elite including Miley Cyrus, the Kardashians, Emma Stone, Robert…
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6 Ways Dancing With the Stars Can Inspire You to Shape Up

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I remember the first time I saw Dancing With the Stars. It was the first episode of Season 3, and future mirror ball champion Emmit Smith danced with a look of absolute joy on his face, mostly because he had never danced before, and he knew…
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7 Ways for Moms to Set & Keep Realistic Fitness Goals

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So you’ve decided (again) that this is the year you’re going to do it—get—and stay—fit, toned, and healthy. It’s a goal you should keep. So how come, year after year, you keep giving up? Maybe because you don’t set realistic…
Inspiration to lose weight

How My Kids Motivated Me to Lose Weight

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Kids proved to be a great motivation for this mom to lose weight! Losing weight has been on the forefront of my mind since I was in junior high. As I sat “criss-cross applesauce” during P.E. and I noticed how much bigger my thighs…
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Why Water Aerobics is the Best Sport

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When my friends invited me to the water aerobics class they take at their community pool, I didn’t understand what they were so excited about. After all, wasn’t it just exercise? What was the big deal? Yet they enthusiastically described…
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10 Tips for Success in Life

Is there such a thing as a universal truth? Writer D.C. Basset presents his 10 universal tips for a successful life—rules to live by for career, relationships and personal and professional fulfillment. 1. The road to failure is paved with…