SEPTEMBER 13, 2021″Once you set your goal, write it down and carve out time in your schedule to work on it. Committing to spending time on your goal will help you achieve it.” — Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.Healthy HabitsAdopt these 5 healthy habitsDo you need a little extra motivation for your weight-loss efforts? Learn about the 5 Bonus Habits and see how you can incorporate them into your daily life. These extra efforts — such as keeping activity records and eating more “real food”— will keep you accountable and feeling great in the process. Read on to see how you can set yourself up for success by adopting these healthy habits.Maximize weight loss with these tips »Meatless Meal 
Butternut squash salad
Get ready for winter squash season with this flavorful (and super easy) recipe that requires just a handful of ingredients. The sweetness of roasted butternut squash will be a treat for your taste buds, and you’ll get a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, calcium, and potassium. Read on to find out how to make this dish, plus four more meatless meals to add to your meal-planning rotation. 

Try this tasty recipe » Today’s Fitness Tip 
Post-workout cool-down 
After each exercise session, cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. Stretch your calf muscles, upper thighs, hamstrings, lower back and chest. This post-workout stretch allows your heart rate and muscles to recover and return to normal. 

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