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4/17/2014

About Today: Your Summer Weight Loss Plan

After what must have been the longest winter this side of the Ice Age, the Sun has emerged from its frosty slumber to let everyone know: Summertime is on its way! Yes, the countdown to swimsuit season has well and truly begun - as has the countdown to your swimsuit body. So what'll it be this year? The same old diet, the same old exercises (or lack thereof), and the same old summer? Or is this the year you're going to shake it up, knuckle down, and unveil a brand new you? If you're looking for a change, we've got you covered. Here's our guide to your summer weight loss - let's start from the beginning.

Ditching Unhealthy Habits

The first step toward making positive changes in your life is understanding and reexamining our old habits - and knowing how to break 'em!

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Eating for Change

The new you isn't made in the gym (in fact, gyms aren't even necessary.). The new you gets made in the kitchen. But don't worry, eating right and eating well don't have to be mutually exclusive. Just take a stroll through our top notch food content:

Your beginner's guide to eating right
Why you need more water
How to figure out your calories
Protein and Fiber: Your video guides to the two most important nutrients for weight loss

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Getting Started with Exercise

There's no doubt that exercise can be an intimidating concept for beginners, but there's nothing to fear - just find out what works for you.

The basics of exercise
Work out your ideal weight
Set the right goal
Quiz: What's your fitness personality?
Most importantly, remember: The main goal of exercise is better health, not better looks

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Don't Believe These Weight Loss Myths

Don't fall prey to fads, quick fixes, and bad science.

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About Motorcycles: Riding Fast, Riding Green

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From Basem Wasef, your Guide to Motorcycles

This week we take Kawasaki's Ninja 1000 ABS for a spin, and flashback to reviews of other fast, comfortable sport tourers.

2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS Review

After spending time on About.com's long-term Kawasaki Concours 14, you'd think I'd be hopelessly addicted to its massive power and hulking presence... but sometimes, believe it or not, you don't always need to crank it to eleven... read more

Flashback: BMW F800GT Review

Remember when BMWs were brick-like and basic? The German brand has come a long way, but the $11,890 F800GT, BMW's latest sport touring machine, combines a curious mashup of stout family traits... read more

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Flashback: Yamaha FJR1300 Review

Since it was launched a decade ago, the Yamaha FJR1300 has amassed a loyal following among speed hungry long distance riders. But it's also been a while-- actually 2006, to be precise-- since the sport tourer enjoyed a thorough re-working. How did Yamaha tackle the aging design?... read more

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Flashback: Honda ST1300 Review

How do you get from A to B with the optimum combination of speed and comfort? Motorcycle manufacturers have offered a variety of solutions over the years, and Honda's answer since 2002 has been the ST1300, a sport touring motorcycle that's become a favorite among an unlikely cross section of riders... read more

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4/16/2014

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4/15/2014

About Today: The April Showers You Really Need to Worry About

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April showers are here, so hopefully you're remembering to take an umbrella with you whenever you leave the house. But you should also be thinking about how to prepare for a different kind of rainy day -- the kind that can devastate your finances. About Money's experts have some tips on preparing for the financial worst, from getting your insurance in order to setting up an emergency fund. Oh, and to get you started, we're giving five lucky readers $100 to spend on anything (more on that below!).

The Smart Way to Build an Emergency Fund

Whether it's job loss, a huge medical bill or a lawsuit, the most basic way to prepare for a financial emergency is by creating an emergency fund. But instead of just stuffing cash in a jar on top of your fridge, you need to open a proper account and be logical about how it's funded. Here are some of the basics.

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Insure Yourself the Right Way

While a rainy day fund will take care of mid-level financial emergencies, a truly catastrophic event -- a hurricane, a medical emergency, an untimely death -- calls for a sturdy insurance policy. From life insurance to disability, we look at which types of insurance you need to sign up for.

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Disaster Planning for Businesses

Business owners need to be especially careful to insure themselves -- a disaster that shuts your business down, causes property damage or injures your employees could conceivably ruin you. Before you hang a shingle, know what kind of insurance you need to have in place.

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Get Started With $100 From About.com!

Whether you're buying car insurance or just going out to dinner, we think you could use an extra $100 in your pocket. That's why we're giving away some free money over on the About Money Facebook page. Five lucky followers will get a $100 Visa gift card to spend on, well, anything you want! Enter by Tax Day -- that's Tuesday, April 15th! -- for a chance to win. Click here to enter.