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HTX New Beginnings

The best thing about the new year is it offers a clean slate — once again — to make the changes in your life you've always wanted to. To get off to a healthy start that will stick throughout the year, this CultureMap editorial special series focuses on realistic ways to lose weight, exercise more and kick a bad habit — and have fun doing it. 

 

 
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A New Year's resolution worth holding onto throughout 2013: Be fearless to be creative

By Lauren Modery - January 1st, 2013

Resolutions have never been a priority of mine. In fact, neither have definitive life goals. To quote my favorite Talking Heads song, I've mostly meandered through life with my "feet on the ground, head in the sky." I was told to ...

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Resolution revolution: 5 New Year's resolutions you absolutely, positively should NOT make

By Layne Lynch - January 2nd, 2013

On December 31, people around the world always ring in the New Year with midnight kisses, colorful fireworks and New Year's resolutions. Not surprisingly, there are a number of universal resolutions that millions of people commit to year after year.  The ...

HTX New Beginnings

A NEW ERNIE

Local TV star fights back from bike accident, loses 60 pounds in dramatic weight battle

By Tyler Rudick

Feb 3rd, 2013 at 3:01 PM

September 2011 marked the beginning of a rough patch for local public television celeb Ernie Manouse. "I was literally laid up for two-and-a-half months after the accident," he says of ...


A FIT YOU

Hot boutique exercise studio looks to change the gym game: Pilates on steroids, anyone?

By Jayme Lamm

Jan 27th, 2013 at 3:01 PM

If I cancel last minute I’ll get charged? If I don’t sign up quick enough, will there be a spot for me? The woman twice my age looks ...


BORED WITH YOUR STUFF?

Tricks of the trade: Refresh your space — on any budget — and fall in love with your home again

By Karon Karter

Jan 26th, 2013 at 3:00 PM

This time of year, we always become antsy to start anew — and that includes refreshing our abodes. For these sorts of problems, we turn to a pro, like Bill Lawrence ...


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A new exercise craze hits Houston: Are you tough enough for the Bar Method?

By Whitney Radley

Jan 24th, 2013 at 6:02 AM

As I sit at my desk, my legs are weak, my shoulders sore, my abs aching. No, I didn't get in a fender bender. Didn't run a marathon ...


CRUSHING IT

Taking the juice cleanse challenge . . . and failing: Detoxifying is tougher than you think

By Jayme Lamm

Jan 23rd, 2013 at 11:18 AM

With the New Year comes a lot of promises to ourselves. Like evading the mall and lowering credit card bills. Or bringing your A-Game to work everyday. Working out more ...


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