20 Ways to Go Green in 2013

If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 20 tips to help you stick to your plan.

20 Ways to Go Green in 2013

If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 20 tips to help you stick to your plan.

If you want to be kinder to the planet and save some money at the same time, here are 20 ways to go green in 2013. TELL US: Do you think you could stick to a green New Year's resolution? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments sections below.

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A Weighty Resolution: Battling the Bulge in 2012

Patch takes a cold, hard look at the data on obesity and what it can mean for your health. Plus, we provide tips for boosting your fitness factor.

Every year, people make a New Year's resolution to lose weight. It's no wonder, considering statistics show that more than half of all Americans are considered overweight or obese. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Missourians are collectively getting fatter each year. The facts The voice of experience St. Louis County resident Sandy York said she lost 50 pounds over two years, going from 198 to 146.  “I know it sounds trite, but I just exercised and watched what I ate,” York said. “I found out after the fact that stairs are not only good cardio, but will also help stabilize your core, leading to a flatter stomach.” York said she occasionally does push-ups and sit-ups on a stability ball, and she tries to…

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Start Your New Year Off With An Open House At The YMCA

Fulfill your resolution to live a healthy life by checking out the YMCA's facilities during the open house on New Year's Day.

Edward Jones Family YMCA will be open to the public on January 1, 10 a.m.—2 p.m. so individuals can make good on their resolutions to live healthily. During the open house, the public can take part in classes, try out the facilities, participate in special activities and receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). In addition, for those who decide to join the YMCA will waive the joining fee and will take half-off the first month’s automatic draft membership fee. Monthly fees are $52 for individuals; $78 for households. This special is good from now until the end of January. For more information, call (314) 439-9622.

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10 New Year's Resolutions in Maryland Heights

We asked people in Maryland Heights to share their plans for 2011.

2011 has come! Don't worry if you've been so busy with work that you haven't had time to think about resolutions yet — you're not alone. We found ten people who had made some time to think about next year and were willing to share their plans. Check out the video to see what your neighbors have in mind for 2011.

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About Town

Make Maryland Heights a Part of Your New Year's Resolutions

Creating your New Year's resolutions can also include spending more time in your city and falling in love with it all over again.

This is the time of year that most of us begin contemplating our New Year's resolutions — which usually amount to losing weight, spending more time with family and saving more money. But have you considered looking within Maryland Heights for your 2011 goals and plans? Like most people, I take Maryland Heights, the wonderful community I live in, for granted. But writing for Patch has given me a newfound appreciation for my St. Louis suburb and the places and things that surround it. This year, I not only resolve to lose weight and make other self improvement changes, but spend more time appreciating the City of Maryland Heights. Here are a few New Year's resolutions that we can all participate in to enjoy our city and have fun right in our…

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