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Othalie Graham shares what motivated her to lose over 200 pounds, how she lost it, and how she continues to keep it off.

A singer and mother of four shares how playing a game helped her not only lose weight and get in shape, but find better balance in all aspects of her life.

Winning the Met’s National Council Auditions in 2005 and joining the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program launched Lisette Oropesa’s career, and the soprano has been singing around the world since. What many may not know, however, is that while forging the path to an international career, Oropesa has also been forging another path to find physical and emotional well-being. Here she shares what has motivated her to get trim and fit and how she has found healing and happiness along the way.

CS’s resident physician discusses the basics of healthful eating. In a nutshell? You are what you eat.

No gadgets? No problem! Here’s how to track your fitness using the power of the Internet.

One major complaint of eating healthfully is often the cost. Discover five helpful tips to eating right for the budget conscious.

Six months ago I welcomed a bewitching baby girl into my world. She arrived with a beautiful, perfect little body—tiny hands and feet, chubby legs and arms, a cute little

McDonald’s Has Vocal Contest for Workers Singers who work for McDonald’s or its franchises are eligible to enter the Voice of McDonald’s Competition. Each year four singers are selected from

Kiera Duffy stepped into the Metropolitan Opera limelight when she became a finalist at the 2007 National Council Auditions and was featured as a central character in Susan Froemke’s documentary, The Audition. Four years later she is known for her stellar musicianship and the ability to sing contemporary music with both elegance and ease.

Many opera companies have singers stay with local board members or volunteers during the rehearsal and performance process. Learn how to make this a positive for all involved and read about the good, bad, and even ugly experiences of others.

Another audition season is in full swing, which means travel for many singers. Discover 11 websites that are sure to make your travel easier and affordable.

When I first read Susan Eisenberg’s cover story featuring Robert Orth (p. 20), I couldn’t stop reading. I knew little of Orth’s career and began reading, curious to learn more.