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How I’m Doing, Really via @asklaurenfleshman
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted May 18, 2013 at 8:35pm

Me last weekend. 155lbs. This picture is so ridiculous I just had to share it. How I’m Doing, Really Honestly? Pretty shitty. Even though pregnancy takes an average of 40 weeks, Lima Bean is considered “full term” at 37 weeks today....more

Topical Gear Gives Female Athletes a Competitive Advantage on the Field in Preventing ACL Injuries
by Michelle Meier
posted May 17, 2013 at 8:41pm

ACL injuries are one of the most devastating and long-term injuries athletes can endure and females specifically are eight times more likely to sustain ACL tears due to anatomical and hormonal differences than males....more

Cold Smoothie Ideas Perfect for Warmer Weather
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted May 16, 2013 at 10:23pm

As a sports nutritionist, ultra marathoner, busy working mom, and health nut… I love smoothies, especially in warmer weather. They’re quick, easy, and cold! Making them yourself is usually the best way to go because you control the ingredient...more

Ottawa Marathon: Change of Plans
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted May 16, 2013 at 2:52pm

After battling sacroiliac joint issues all spring, along with insomnia/sleeplessness for the past few weeks, I have decided (after many conversations with Houston) not to run the Ottawa marathon. This spring I have gotten really strong, but I have yet to...more

Integrate New Supplements Into Your Diet
by jschonb
posted May 16, 2013 at 12:15pm

When it comes to include supplements in your diet, for building muscles or for vitamins, it is important to take them on a daily basis. When you start to take a new supplement, you have to get guidance about when is the best time to take it and the exerci...more

Professional Rugby Player Phaidra Knight signs with Heraea Marketing
by HeraeaMarketing
posted May 8, 2013 at 8:18pm

Phaidra Knight chooses the right team...more

Reviving the Family Meal: It’s Good For Your Health
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 29, 2013 at 8:49pm

Time is a precious commodity nowadays. Our schedules aren’t getting any less crammed, anytime soon, and many times one of the things that gets bumped to the bottom of the priority list is the family meal. In my recent US News “Eat + Run&rdq...more

Being Stressed Out! Bad for You and Your Health
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 15, 2013 at 8:19pm

A full 43 percent of U.S. adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) study. Jobs, money and health are cited as the “top three” sources of stress. A little stress can be okay, bu...more

DON'T GET JACK3D: BEWARE OF THE "NATURAL" SUPPLEMENT
by SportyEsquire
posted April 15, 2013 at 9:15am

Want an extra boost so you can power through that last mile of your run or lift that extra ten pounds?  Want to feel energized throughout your entire workout?  Unfortunately, this article won’t tell you how to do any of those things, but...more

Book Review: Fat Politics: The real story behind America's obesity epidemic
by The Rabbit Hole
posted April 14, 2013 at 6:36pm

After all, people care a lot more about how they look than how much they exercise or eat right.  And this is for good reason - strangers don't judge us by how often we go to the gym or whether we eat five servings of fruit and vegetables every day; t...more

Experience Umami “The Fifth Taste” with this Ratatouille Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 4, 2013 at 10:13pm

How Humans Experience Taste If I asked you to name a food you’ve had that fits into each of the categories of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, you could do it with ease. But what about umami? (ewww-mom-e) Umami is the least known taste in our cul...more

Portrayal of Women's Fitness
by Pretty Strong
posted April 3, 2013 at 6:00pm

So last night, I was looking through photos on a Facebook page called, "Fitness Girls." Needless to say, I was not surprised at the results. This is what brought up my question this morning of, "Do people actually want to be 'healthy' or in 'shape?' or ju...more

Struggling With Balanced Eating Habits? Choose My Plate!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 2, 2013 at 7:52pm

If you have ever played darts, or even if you just understand it, then you know how to use “Choose My Plate” to help you put together healthy plates at each meal. Choose my plate is the guide (and best I’ve seen) from the USDA to empower...more

Top Ten Ways RDs Can Get Involved With “Let’s Move”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 28, 2013 at 10:15pm

I love “Let’s Move” for several reasons. First, it focuses on realistic and healthful habits. It’s not just nutrition or just exercise. It is also positive in its messaging… for the most part. My one criticism is the emphas...more

Women In Sports: Interview with a Physical Therapist
by SportyEsquire
posted March 26, 2013 at 8:18am

From time to time I will highlight women with careers in sports to give readers a perspective on the vast influence that woman can and do have on the lives of athletes. Today’s interview is with former GladiatHer, Dr. Shefali Patel, PT, a Physi...more

Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 22, 2013 at 7:48pm

I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste am...more

Food for Thought: Why is the 'Biggest Loser' so popular?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:45am

The Biggest Loser just wrapped up its 14th season.  I'm not sure what the ratings were like but from watching social media it seemed that the Biggest Loser is still as relevant to people's lives as it has ever been.  I have been working on a res...more

Personalized Nutrition – Making Food Choices that Work for You
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 20, 2013 at 3:58pm

As March marches on, I’m still finding ways to celebrate National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Eat Right, Your Way”. I was on WBAL (watch the full WBAL clip here) and Let’s Talk Live DC recently and shared some...more

Tips to Avoid Morning Madness rush with a simple beauty routine
by Pretty Tough
posted March 19, 2013 at 4:47pm

A typical morning for me goes something like this – my alarm jolts me out of a peaceful, happy sleep into reality. After hitting the snooze button a couple of times and being equally surprised each time the alarm goes off , eventually I muster enou...more

Make Your Own Granola – Chocolate Pecan, Vanilla Almond, Orange Maple
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 18, 2013 at 11:31pm

Most people love granola, but what you might not know is how easy AND inexpensive it is to make at home. These three recipes were shared with me by a client, and I couldn’t help but share them with all of you! They’re all packed with...more

Women's Canoe - Long Overdue: An In-Depth Analysis as to Why Women's Canoe Isn't In the Olympics
by WomenCANIntl
posted March 2, 2013 at 1:45pm

“There is no excuse for perpetuating the blatant sexism that persists at the Games.Not only do women compete in only 21 sports while men take part in 27, but the program of events in most sports has fewer events for women. At the Olympics women do k...more

3 Game Winning Nutrition Tips
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted February 23, 2013 at 10:58am

Think of young hockey players as high-performance automobiles and food as the fuel that drives their performance.  Far too often, players run out of gas during a game after having lunch at a fast-food restaurant or forgetting to eat breakfast.  ...more

Baked Apple Dessert (via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong
posted February 21, 2013 at 8:07am

In my effort to eat better, I have been attempting to find delicious and healthy ways to get in sweets. Tonight, I baked apples. They look like mush so a picture would not do them justice. I made a small bit so if they were bad, I wouldn't waste too muc...more

No Dessert Challenge- Day 21 (via Pretty Strong)
by Pretty Strong
posted February 20, 2013 at 8:00pm

Ok so I started my "No Desserts Challenge" on the Wednesday before February started so I'm technically at 21 days here (saving I did my math correctly. :) ) Got a head start, sucka fishes! No soda was pretty easy for me. I knew desserts would be hard, wh...more

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