Go for the winning carbs and punch up protein power. Parents are often so busy running their young athletes to sporting events and practices that preparing nutritious meals for them gets sidelined. Even parents who think they’re fueling their kids with healthy fare are sometimes surprised to find out their children are missing key nutrients, […]
Read MoreIf you must drink on St. Patrick’s day, it is possible to celebrate the holiday and not wreck havoc on your diet. Skeptical about the slogan “Guinness is good for you?” It’s actually better for you than a lighter-looking wheat beer. If you’re choosing a brew based on how it’ll impact your weight, wheat is […]
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter what season it is, motivating yourself to work out is never easy. Because, honestly, when the temperature is less than your age, the motivation to walk outside and actually make it to the gym or to a class is as far away as Memorial Day Weekend. Instead of just sucking it up and […]
Read MoreGetting away from the participation, ribbons and trophies (specifically referencing the child who never makes practices/games until the day when ribbons and trophies are handed out), the false encouragement of a “Way to go!” (when really, it was not the way to go), and the shallow, “Great game!” (to a child who did not perform well), […]
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