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thrive wellbeing Weight Loss Reach Your Goals Area resources to help tip the scales in your favor 1 relaxing retreats A DAY AWAY: Ring in the New Year with head-to-toe renewal at a sampling of all-day retreats at local spas. Oasis Day Spa—Oasis Package. Massage, facial, mudwrap with vichy shower, hand and foot paraffin, lunch and mani-pedi. 5 hours. $320. oasisdayspa-madison.com. Renu Massage and Day Spa—Ultimate Spa Package. Skin renewal with Mediterranean sea salts and oils, a mud masque and detoxing sauna. 3.5 hours. $225. renumadison.com. Serenity Salon and Day Spa—Indulgence. Massage, mani-pedi, facial, brow wax and makeup application. 4.5 hours. $312. madisonserenitysalonanddayspa.com. Ultimate Spa Salon—Aphrodite Package. Massage, body wrap, aromatherapy steam shower, lunch, facial, mani-pedi, hair styling and makeup touch-up. 7.5 hours. $377. ultimatespa.com. Check out one of the programs offered by your healthcare provider. Between weight loss and weight management classes, exercise programs and support groups, there's a variety of options to get you on track. 2 Stop before running straight to your gym's treadmill. Many gyms offer personal training, high-intensity boot camps and even weight loss challenges. Treat yourself to some personalized and targeted help, or get motivated with group classes. 3 Try a new hobby! There's nothing better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout. Check out fun sports like roller derby or snow shoeing. Tag along sledding or ice skating with your kids. Or break a productive sweat by tackling big home projects and doing housework. Every calorie counts! healthy reads Power Hungry: The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook Original and copycat recipes of your favorite energy bars to transform snack time. By Camilla V. Saulsbury. Lake Isle Press. 18 brava magazine | JANUARY 2014 The Busy Mom's Cookbook Everything an onthe-go gal cherishes: meals that are healthy, delicious and quick. By Antonia Lofaso. Avery publishers. Dinner: A Love Story A narration to cooking with and for a busy family, plus recipes and inspiration. By Jenny Rosenstrach. Ecco publishers. Healthy in a Hurry Fast recipes using 30 super foods alongside healthy eating tips. By Karen Ansel and Charity Ferreira. Weldon Owen. Photo courtesy of Serenity salon and Day Spa Cookbooks That do Your Body Good