Archive for March, 2011
How Losing Weight Made This Couple Better Parents
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:06 No CommentsThere are lots of reasons to change your diet if you are overweight, but for Neil and Caroline Bowers, it was their two little sons who finally motivated them to change. Their story really highlights how crippling being overweight can be in all areas of life. But, with the right diet, mindset and a motivating factor, great things can…
Good Start – Hope It Keeps Going! (Lunch & Dinner 3.28.11)
Monday, March 28, 2011 23:57 No CommentsI felt a little scattered today but I did get a lot done which is always the goal on Mondays! I had to make an unexpected trip to the vet with Bruce because I thought he was sick…one big bill later it turns out his allergies are likely just acting up…
The Marathon Diaries: How to Avoid Burnout and Overtraining
Monday, March 28, 2011 15:58 No CommentsKeep up with SELF staffer Jaclyn Emerick as she preps for her first-ever marathon. She’ll share personal stories, training tips and tricks, her favorite running gear and more between now and when the gun goes off on race day.
Swap Bland Brown Rice for Tasty, Packaged Options
Monday, March 28, 2011 15:23 No CommentsWe all know we should be eating more whole grains. At least half of our grain intake should be whole grains because of the fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (disease-fighting components) they contain. I easily switched my bread and cereal ov…
What We Learn From The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Monday, March 28, 2011 15:08 No CommentsOne of the most beloved children’s stories of all time has a good lesson when it comes to moderation. Over 40 years, 12 million copies and 20 languages later, Eric Carl’s classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” continues to impact culture, and its underlying messages are now being promoted to help combat childhood obesity….