Local & State

By Walter Crockett

 

It is that time of year we wish to shed those unwanted pounds. Often people tell me that their goal is to lose weight, but what exactly do we mean by lose weight? Do you want to lose valuable lean muscle along with fat? I would hope not, but if you follow a crash course diet that is exactly what will happen. Your goal should be to lose body fat and increase you lean muscle. This formula will be the blue print for creating your body of change. The key lies in igniting your metabolism.

By Rick Garcia

 

At a grocer, a thirty-something black woman stopped in to get a couple of cartons of orange juice and a tray of baked goods. What is not known is she’s an Executive Director of a nonprofit and was on her way to her staff meeting. The woman went to the checkout line where the clerk, a young white woman politely asked, “Will you be using your EBT Bridge Card today?”

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services

 

There are two ways to change any behavior: the hard way and the easy way. Sadly, most people choose the hard way. For example, a friend of mine wanted to lose weight, so he radically changed his diet and started training for a triathlon.

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

 

Many grandparents and other relatives are wondering how to make gifts earmarked for education. There are a myriad of options, and selecting the best one for your family depends on your circumstances.