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...expect from someone in the fourth decade of her athletic career, Navratilova doesn't believe in instant gratification. The quick-fix mentality, she says, is what's wrong with how a lot of folks approach fitness. "You can't feel like you have to drastically change your life overnight," she says. "People make resolutions, especially at New Year's. They last two weeks." The enthusiasm may be well intentioned, but the plan is usually not well executed. "They get excited. 'I'm going to the gym!'" she says. "Then they totally overdo it. They are exhausted and sore, and that...
...plan is based on baby steps. "If you do things incrementally, you have a much better chance of succeeding," she says. Navratilova's approach is commonsensical and holistic, focusing on a strong mind and spirit as well as on the body. Of the six steps in her plan (see box), only one focuses on physical exercise. Her healthy menus feature dishes like guacamole wraps and whole-wheat pancakes, and the recipes are user friendly (a 1-oz. serving of cheese is described as the size of a lipstick tube) and not too restrictive (they include ingredients that other diets would...
Leverett had a different approach. “We’re a really friendly, happy house. No snootiness, no vulgarity. Peace and love! Lev love!” Hillary W. Steinbrook ’07 said. A giant bunny—the house’s mascot—hugged every “rising rabbit...
...While we think it is a good thing, we think we had already addressed it in a pretty good way,” said Lucey, characterizing the University’s initial approach as “a slightly different way to skin...
...toward re-establishing diplomatic relations with Beijing. The Pope had invited four Chinese bishops to the Synod of Bishops in October, only to see the government block their departure at the last minute. Many in Rome?s office of the Secretary of State have pushed for a more flexible approach to the Chinese, who until now only recognize the so-called "Patriotic Church" made up of Catholics not obedient to Rome. China also insists on the Vatican cutting ties with Taiwan. But Benedict?s choice of Zen, who has been a vocal critic of human rights abuses and an advocate...