August 2010
4 posts
“#1smallchange quote of the day “There is nothing like a dream [or a...”
– Victor Hugo
Aug 6th
“#1smallchange quote of the day “The best way to gain self-confidence is...”
– Author Unknown
Aug 4th
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#1smallchange (BIG) tip of the day
We know quitting tobacco can be difficult.  When the urge to smoke becomes intense, try the “4-D’s”! DELAY - wait a few mintues and let the urge subside. DEEP BREATHS - take 4 deep cleansing breaths DRINK WATER OR JUICE - the carbohydrate from the juice helps replace nicotines stimulating effect. DO SOMETHING ELSE - take a walk, call a friend, clean the house, or try some...
Aug 3rd
“#1smallchange quote of the day “Choose well; your choice is brief, and...”
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Aug 2nd
July 2010
10 posts
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Let’s face it, we lose our get-up-and-go at some point in the afternoon.  To get your oomph back, pass on the vending machine and grab a healthy snack.  Something to try - top celery with peanut butter and you’ve got a great afternoon pick-me-up!  What’s your nutritious afternoon energy enhancer? 
Jul 30th
“#1smallchange quote of the day - “Those who think they have no time for...”
– Edward Stanley
Jul 29th
“If there is something about your life you don’t like, change it.”
– Rachel Snyder
Jul 26th
“They must often change, who would be constant in hapiness or wisdom.”
– Confucius
Jul 21st
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Now that it’s summer, more people are out on bikes, scooters, roller blades, and walking.  To help prevent pedestrian accidents, be aware of people, especially children, in crosswalks and near the road.   
Jul 20th
“Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thought begin to flow.”
– Henry David Thoreau
Jul 16th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
  Keep cool - eat some watermelon!  Check out these nutritional facts for this great summer time fruit: It has more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable. It’s a great source of vitamins A, B6 and C. It’s a natural hydrator. Best of all - it tastes great! (source Healthy Utah, Utah’s Premier Healthy Lifestyles Magazine)
Jul 15th
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
– W. Clement Stone
Jul 14th
8 tags
#1smallchange tip of the day
THE HEAT IS ON!  Here are some tips to help you beat the heat: Wear loose, light-colored clothing. Drink lots of water, even if you aren’t thirsty. Avoid or reduce caffeine and alcohol. Adjust your indoor blinds to keep the sun out during the day (as a bonus you’ll have a reduced energy bill). Avoid the mid-day sun as much as possible. Remember your sunscreen. For more...
Jul 13th
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“Nature, time and patience are three great physicians.”
– H.G. Bohn
Jul 12th
June 2010
18 posts
“Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.”
– Zig Zigler
Jun 30th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Just a reminder… The “Clear the Air Challenge” starts Thursday, July 1!  This one month competition gives you the chance to help improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and reduce your carbon footprint.  And, those who join the challenge will be eligible for weekly prizes - bonus!  Make one small change - sign up today!
Jun 29th
“To ensure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate...”
– William Londen
Jun 25th
“Each one of us has the power to effect positive change within ourselves.”
– Jillian Michaels
Jun 21st
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
– Seneca
Jun 18th
#1smallchange tip of the day
According to the Utah Division of Air Quality, if all drivers living along the Wasatch Front were to park their cars just one day per week, vehicle emissions would be reduced by 6,500 tons per year. Make one small change - join the “Clear the Air Challenge”!  This one month competition gives you the chance to help improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and reduce your carbon...
Jun 17th
“As I see it, everyday you do one of two things; build health or produce disease...”
– Adelle Davis
Jun 16th
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#1SMALLCHANGE TIP OF THE DAY Did you know there were 3.5 million new cases of melanoma diagnosed in the U.S. in 2009?  And, 65% of melanoma is caused by sun or tanning beds. We know there is a lot of confusion about sunscreen use out there.  Questions abound - do I need UVB and UVA? What SPF should I use?  How often do I apply sunscreen?  How much sunscreen do I need?  Well…have we got...
Jun 15th
“Decide to live.”
– Ben Stein
Jun 14th
“The truth is, we each have the power to shift things, to change things.”
– Ellen DeGeneres
Jun 10th
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#1SMALLTIP OF THE DAY Summer is finally here and now it’s time for a fun vacation!  Being on vacation doesn’t have to mean throwing good nutrition out the window.  This video from “NBC’s Today Show” provides great travel nutrition tips.  Happy Trails!   
Jun 9th
“It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your...”
– Abraham Lincoln
Jun 8th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Let’s face it, life is hectic!  Who couldn’t use a little stress reduction? One way to reduce stress is to take the rush out of your morning.  Here are some great ideas to start you day off with less stress: Get at least 7 hours of sleep (more is better).  You’ll wake up rested and ready to tackle the day. Ditch the snooze alarm.  Get up on time so you aren’t racing...
Jun 7th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Looking for a way to add veggies to meals?  Try this little switch the next time you  make lasagna.  Instead of using regular lasagna noodles, use zucchini!  Simple slice the zucchini long ways and you’ve got instant noodle.  The bonus?  You’ve added a veggie to dinner and no one will ever notice.  Bon appetit!
Jun 4th
“No one knows what he or she can do until they try.”
– Publilius Syrus
Jun 4th
“Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.”
– J.R.R. Tolkien
Jun 3rd
“To head unfailingly, unflinchingly, towards a goal, is the secret of success.”
– Anna Pavlova
Jun 2nd
“If you do nothing unexpected, nothing unexpected happens.”
– Fay Weldon
Jun 1st
May 2010
27 posts
#1smallchange tip of the day →
Here is another great way to make summer grilling more healthy. Try this recipe for Black Bean Burgers from thatsfit.com.  You’ll be adding extra fiber and whole wheat to the meal, making this a very healthy option.  YUM!
May 28th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
It’s almost time for the big barbecue!  Try these small simple changes to make the meal healthier: use whole grain buns provide more fruits & veggies use lean meats stop the pop - serve water We’d love to hear your suggestions for creating a healthier barbecue. 
May 27th
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn...”
– Art Linkletter - 1912-2010
May 27th
“One should eat to live, not live to eat.”
– Cicero
May 27th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Looking for a great way to get outdoors and be active with your family?  Look no further!  Participating libraries throughout Utah have something for you - a discount day pass for Utah State Parks!   The pass may be requested at the Reference Desk at each Salt Lake County Library, and allows the user a free day-use admittance to most Utah state parks and discounted camping fees. Check with...
May 26th
“Health is my expected heaven.”
– John Keats
May 26th
“If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of...”
– Mickey Mantle
May 21st
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#1smallchange tip of the day
Every day over 100 million aluminum cans are littered, incinerated or end up in our landfills every day! The good news - aluminum is the most recyclable of all materials. A used can is recycled and back on store shelves within 60 days.  Recycling just one aluminum can save enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for 4 hours! Make one small change, RECYCLE!
May 20th
“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are...”
– Moliére
May 20th
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your...”
– Henry Ford
May 18th
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#1smallchange tip of the day
The warm weather is finally here - hooray!  And, we’ve had a wet spring which means the mosquitoes will be buzzing about.  To “Fight the Bite” and protect yourself from West Nile Virus remember this…  From dusk to dawn put repellent on! Other things you can to to protect yourself from West Nile Virus are: Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs. Install...
May 17th
“Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
May 17th
“Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do....”
– Lou Holtz
May 14th
“Happiness lies, first of all, in health.”
– George William Curtis
May 13th
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WatchWatch
Looking for a way to take traditional strength training up a notch?  Check out this video from the “Today Show” which shows you how to vary your workout and maximize your effort! 
May 12th
“The secret of success is constancy of purpose.”
– Benjamin Disraeli
May 12th
“The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle.”
– Author Unknown
May 11th
“Resolve to succeed. The greatest discovery one can make is that nothing is...”
– Connie Sky
May 10th