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Tips on Staying Fit in the
Summer
Nutritious Brown Bag Lunch
Ideas
For many, the summer months signify a time of carefree living: summer vacations, staying up late, poolside barbecues and hours spent in front of favorite television programs. Unfortunately, for some this extra dose of freedom can also equate to falling back out of shape. Alternately, you can continue to have fun, stay healthy and look great in your swimsuit all summer, if you abide by some basic strategies.
When you bring your own healthy lunch to the office, you're assured of a tasty and nutritious meal. Here's how to make brown-bagging it as easy as child's play.
By Beth W. Orenstein
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH
Bringing a brown-bag lunch to work has many benefits: Not only do you get foods you like but you can control your portion sizes, boost your nutrition, and save yourself a lot of time and money.
Lessons from a Rikishi
By Mica Withworth
Rikishi is the respectable term for “Sumo Wrestler”. Sumo Wrestlers are the champions of weight gain and the average person can learn a lot from them on what not to do. How does a genetically slim, young Japanese male train to become 300-500 pounds? You may be on the way to becoming a Sumo Champion yourself as the average person is already practicing many of the same principals. Here is the path to becoming a “Rikishi” master.