The Freshman 15: Myths and Realities
The freshman 15 is a myth, so recent research shows. According to this article in the New York Times, freshmen actually gain an average of 2.5 to 3.5 pounds, and the weight gain has little to do with...
View ArticleThe Secrets to a High Energy Day
I’m looking forward to the AFC and NFC championships this weekend. And though Tar Heel Hakeem Nicks is one man I’m excited about, I’m also cheering for Ray Lewis, especially after reading a recent...
View Article10 Ways to Overcome Life’s Little (Food) Addictions
What foods do you crave? My biggest weakness is Kettle Chips Salt ‘N Vinegar potato chips. And select desserts like gooey chocolate chip cookies, chocolate sheet cake, lemon icebox pie and all-time...
View ArticleWrite Things Down To Improve Running Performance
In the past, I have blogged before about the importance of writing things down. While training for the Boston Marathon this winter, however, this exercise has proved especially beneficial. Background...
View ArticleEat to Feel Good and Find Balance in Life
Later this week, I’ll be speaking to a group of ladies in lovely Bozeman, Montana, as part of Montana State’s College of Business Women’s Circle of Excellence. I’ll be sharing my words of wisdom on how...
View ArticleThe Secret to Staying Young (No Procedures Required)
Occasionally, when I prepare dinner early and am seeking entertainment while doing so, I turn on the television to watch Dr. Oz — I am interested to know which health topics are top of mind among...
View ArticleFeed Kids So They Have Energy and Feel Good
I always say I’m a lucky mom for many reasons – among these, Luke is a very even-keeled boy. Not too moody. Generally happy. He laughs a lot and is fun to be around, unless he doesn’t get enough sleep...
View ArticleThe “health-o-meter” approach to eating
This weekend, my son, Luke, turned to me and said, “Mom, I wish I could invent a health-o-meter, a machine where you could input a DK Donut and something healthy would come out.” Though he might make...
View ArticleTip #4: Track It!
Today is #4 of my 13 tips for a healthy 2013. There’s tremendous value in writing things down, even if your memory is iron-clad. If you record what you eat, it really makes you stop and think about...
View ArticleTip #13: Find balance
Today is #13 of my 13 healthy living tips for 2013. As you move along your healthy living journey in 2013 and beyond, one condition is essential—to maintain balance. There will always be times when...
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