Ohio State University recently released findings from a study that suggested women have a tendency to gain a significant amount of weight after marriage, and men gain a significant amount of weight after divorce. The study followed over 10,000 people from 1986 to 2008...
We take care of our bodies. We take care of our health. These are utterly important to our overall wellbeing! That said, every once in a while it’s ok not to take ourselves too seriously and have some fun with this thing called “fitness.” Where do you see your workout...
Early the other morning I was watching the news hoping to catch the weather. My four-year-old daughter woke early, came downstairs and sat down next to me on the couch. We rarely watch "grown up TV" together, and if we do, it's usually something she loves to give her...
Most of the parents I know are incredible people. They dote on their children - paying the closest attention to their education, nutrition, activities, emotional well-being and social interactions. There is nothing a loving parent wouldn't do for their child. That...
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson I find these words to be particularly appropriate as we usher in the New Year. Whether you're a resolution-maker, or just someone who has long-term aspirations,...
One of the things that I try to do when I write about healthy eating is to steer clear of diet foods. This may sound like a bit of a contradiction, but in my humble opinion there is a big difference between dieting and eating healthy. The star of this post is Quinoa...
