-------------------- Tuesday, August 31, 2004 -------------------- Tired of Trying? Lean Plate Club member Laura Howard has trimmed an impressive 60 pounds during the last year and a half. Trouble is, that despite that success, she's experiencing some "healthy habit" fatigue. Learn in today's Lean Plate Club - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA21C484658B4F3FA6EF890 about this common problem and what's advised by three experts: University of Scranton psychologist John Norcross, author of Changing For Good (Avon); Brown University psychologist Rena Wing, co-director of the National Weight Control Registry; and the University of Pennsylvania Leslie Womble. Ever get tired of eating healthfully and moving more? Tell us about your healthy habit burnout and what you do to get recharged in today's Lean Plate Club Web chat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA24C184658B4F3FA6EF890 from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT. Can't join live? No problem. Leave comments or questions ahead of time - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA25C084658B4F3FA6EF890 , and come back later to read the transcript. Or e-mail me any time at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Food Finds Ryvita - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA23C284658B4F3FA6EF890 Fruit Crunch. That's what I found this week. This whole grain cracker is laced with a little dried fruit--a great platform for spreading on a little peanut butter (a healthy fat) or a some low-fat cheese. Each slice has just 50 calories and provides two grams of fiber. In last week's Web chat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA29CF84658B4F3FA6EF890 , a Lean Plate Club member from Palmyra, Va., offered this snack suggestion: "For those who feel that nutritional food is missing that crunch and punch of potato chips and other snack foods, they should try "good" quality soy chips. The best soy chips (GeniSoy or Skinny Chips) have 100 calories, 2 grams of fat, 12 carbs and 8 grams of protein for a one-ounce serving (about 17 very filling chips). They taste terrific and don't leave you feeling greasy, guilty, or looking for more." What healthy food finds have you discovered this week? Tell us in today's Web chat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA20CE84658B4F3FA6EF890 and you could win one of the free prizes that are dished out weekly. Can't join live? Simply leave suggestions ahead of time - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA23CB84658B4F3FA6EF890 And learn in today's Business section - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA23F584658B4F3FA6EF890 how food companies are working to eliminate trans fatty acids from their products - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA22F684658B4F3FA6EF890 . The tradeoff? Tropical oils, which have saturated fat. Back to School Lunch Yep, a number of kids have already returned to the hallowed halls of learning. So what to do for their lunches? In today's KidsPost - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA27F184658B4F3FA6EF890 , you'll find eating tips for the Lean Plate Club Kids crowd - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA28F084658B4F3FA6EF890 from yes, yours truly. So what are you packing these days for those school lunches? Tell us in today's Web chat. - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA24FD84658B4F3FA6EF890 And speaking of one of kids' favorites: Soda, which was linked last week to an increased risk of diabetes in women - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA25FC84658B4F3FA6EF890 , also causes tooth decay - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA23FE84658B4F3FA6EF890 , as today's Health section - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA20F884658B4F3FA6EF890 reminds us. Discover which soft drink is least likely to line your dentists' pockets with extra cash. Joy of Motion Okay, so as summer is winding down, you can always start planning next year's trip. In Travel - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA26FB84658B4F3FA6EF890 , learn about a very active mountain biking and hiking trip - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA27E484658B4F3FA6EF890 to California, taken by John Briley of the Moving Crew - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA24E784658B4F3FA6EF890 When you're strolling through the woods, jogging a trail or just gardening--check out how many calories you burn with each activity at www.caloriesperhour.com - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA20E184658B4F3FA6EF890 . And keep your eyes out for poison ivy: In today's Health section - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA28E384658B4F3FA6EF890 , find the latest remedies - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA29E284658B4F3FA6EF890 for treating this annoying--and itchy--skin condition. Do workouts cause your knees to hurt? - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA27ED84658B4F3FA6EF890 There's good reason for that, as researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Physiological Society. A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA25EF84658B4F3FA6EF890 helps relieve pain and may also reduce the risk of ulcers. By the way, speaking of pain, were you as inspired by the Olympic athletes as I was? Tell us your thoughts in today's Lean Plate Club Web chat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA26EE84658B4F3FA6EF890 . What's for Dinner Tonight? How about starting with a fresh summer salad? Choose either Radicchio with Toasted Pine Nuts or Garden Salad with Vinaigrette and Herbs - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA23E884658B4F3FA6EF890 . They're both from Eating Well magazine - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BA29EB84658B4F3FA6EF890 and are quick to fix. Plus, adding a salad course helps to cut down on overall calories - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD01584658B4F3FA6EF890 , according to research from Penn State. Fruit and vegetables are something that the scientific advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines notes that many Americans fail to eat enough of. And if you're looking for another reason to help increase your intake of various fruit and veggies, Scripps Clinic researchers announced last week at the American Chemical Society annual meeting that grapefruit appears to help promote weight loss - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD81784658B4F3FA6EF890 . It seems that this juicy fruit may work by lowering insulin levels, which are linked to weight gain. Earlier this year, the same team of scientists reported that men and women who ate half a grapefruit with each meal lost nearly four pounds, compared with a control group that lost about half a pound. So you might want to make that first course a spinach and grapefruit salad. You can try the Spinach Salad With Grapefruit Anderson - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD91684658B4F3FA6EF890 (skip the bacon to make it leaner) or the Radicchio, Grapefruit and Spinach Salad - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD41184658B4F3FA6EF890 (you can reduce the olive oil in this one). Another great-tasting option for dinner: Warm Shrimp and Arugula Salad - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD21384658B4F3FA6EF890 . This easy recipe from Eating Well magazine is ready in just 25 minutes and clocks in at 343 calories per serving. Besides great taste, it also offers healthy omega-3 fatty acids and at least one serving of leafy green vegetables - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD31284658B4F3FA6EF890 . Serve it with toasted whole-wheat country bread and lemon sorbet with fresh berries for a great meal. Or dish out a little Peach-Orange Frozen Yogurt - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD11D84658B4F3FA6EF890 And after fixing dinner, discover in today's Health section - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD21C84658B4F3FA6EF890 how you can take a little breather - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD91F84658B4F3FA6EF890 --something that is good for all of us. What healthy, great tasting foods are you fixing these days? Tell us in today's Web chat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD61984658B4F3FA6EF890 . Or leave recipes and suggestions ahead of time - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT044BBD71884658B4F3FA6EF890 . And you can e-mail me any time at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. Pedometer Update Yes, I'm still working on the list of names. Sorry for the delay. But more are going out this week. 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