If you’re like me, then getting to the gym can be a real chore. Especially now that I’m blogging, I have come up with nearly every excuse in the book to avoid the gym. “I haven’t written a blog in a couple of days, so I want to write this morning. I have no time for the gym today!” Now I’m in pretty decent shape. I won’t lie. I’ve been active my entire life, from ballet as a little girl through to late teens, and then fitness after that. Being fit and eating healthy have always been a part of my…
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Added by Erica Diamond on November 25, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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I’ll never forget how I soaked up, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. I saw the movie with a girlfriend in theaters when it first came out, and for us, it was two hours of bliss. The premise: a gorgeous burned-out forty-something woman reignites her fire by running away to Jamaica and finding a bedmate half her age. Now obviously, this is not what I would suggest for all women in a funk! It’s maybe a little… well… unrealistic. But you have written in ladies. Many of you are running around from work…
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Added by Erica Diamond on November 24, 2009 at 12:05pm —
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Your ‘Go To’ Girl... (from our website
www.teamjessee.com)
I keep getting asked the same questions about our journey and about health/mommy related topics as well... And since I don’t think the interview with Julia is going to happen (at least not yet!) I hope a little quasi interview with yours truly will suffice!
Before we get into the questions, first I want to say that I think it’s funny that I keep getting asked these questions. I get them almost da…
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Added by Summer Jessee on November 16, 2009 at 6:00am —
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Hello hello!
As a Nutrition and Style Consultant, I am here to help you achieve all of your personalized goals to look and feel your best.
This month's newsletter has two parts:
- The first part should help you to appreciate the small things in life that give you pleasure, the people who make you smile, and the few moments each day that you're able to spend doing something you love.
- I've also included a holiday recipe for you to enjoy during your Thanksgiving meal. After eating Halloween cand…
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Added by Amanda Winters - A+ Plan on November 3, 2009 at 10:03am —
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I just received some devastating news. My son informed me he is not going trick-or-treating this year! It was bad enough when my daughter stopped.
I’m having déjà vu. This reminds me of how I felt when my daughter was 2-1/2 years old and I learned that naptimes didn’t last forever. Ridiculously,…
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Added by Holly Bowne on October 20, 2009 at 8:00am —
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After I wrote my last post about my weight loss "battle," I had to rethink how I was presenting my situation. Calling it a battle seems so negative--so win/lose. At times, I guess I feel that way. But right now I'm winning the battle and it feels great!
I have focused on three things: commitment, goals and support. I've committed to shed some pounds. I've set up goals for myself and shared those with others. And most importantly, I've relied on help.
I mentioned before that I hired a certified…
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Added by Delia Dorn on October 8, 2009 at 7:37am —
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Parenting is no easy feat, especially when it comes to feeding your child. Encouraging a positive attitude about food and eating, consuming nutritious foods, and cultivating a good body image are fundamental to your child’s health and well-being. The attention you give to food selection and the process of feeding your child will lay the foundation for a future of health and body confidence. Here are five key concepts to consider as you raise your healthy eater:
Enrich the Plate and the Palat…
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Added by Jill Castle on October 8, 2009 at 6:12am —
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I don't expect you to eat 100% clean 24/7. I know that is a difficult thing to do, espeically when going out with friends, holidays, temptations lurking around every corner. So let's touch on the ever so popular topic of Cheat Meals. I believe they can be beneficial to your progress when handled properly. Now, first understand the word Cheat MEAL. No where in that sentence do you see the word DAY! Correct?
Most of the time, the trouble happens when you go completely crazy and eat whatever you w…
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Added by Julie Wilcoxson on October 8, 2009 at 5:58am —
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Hello Twitter Moms,
I would like to share something with you if I may, if your open?
Kind of tough to get permission on this blog.
I am a big educator to help Moms and their young children 2-12 yrs old.
It's why I do what I do. My background is in Exercise Physiology and Holistic Nutrition.
I developed a website that will help any Mom be more successful if you desire it!
I know your skeptical...and you have a right to be! It's human nature because you don't really know me.
In these tough…
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Added by Chad Nelson on October 2, 2009 at 9:58pm —
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Tired of french fries with every entree?
Visit www.MyKidsPlate.com and leave us a comment about what you would like to see restaurants change on their kids menus. We are soon to unveil our Healthy Kids Menu Initiative in which participating restaurants will offer 2 healthy kids menu options approved by our panel of board certified nutritionists and help fight childhood obesity.
www.MyKidsPlate.com
Setting National Standards in Kid-Friendly Dining
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Added by MomX4 on September 26, 2009 at 9:49am —
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What is your favorite kid-friendly restaurant? www.MyKidsPlate.com wants to hear from you!
Nominate your favorite kid-friendly restaurant, take one of our surveys, contribute to the real-time definition of what makes a restaurant kid-friendly, and check out the calendar of Kids Eat Free promotions at restaurants in your neighborhood!
www.MyKidsPlate.com
Setting National Standards in Kid-Friendly dining!
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Added by MomX4 on September 26, 2009 at 9:46am —
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We've had a summer full of berries and other wonderful fruit, but who wants more besides me? Enjoy your final sunny days outside and go berry picking, burning calories, saving money, and spending quality time with friends and family. Or try a farmer's market for some local, fresh and mouthwatering fruit.
Berries provide vitamin C, fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and loads of antioxidants to help prevent illness and disease (try guava and plums too!). Think elderberries, cranberries, black…
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Added by Amanda Winters - A+ Plan on August 1, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Did you read the article in the New York times several months ago, “What’s Eating Our Kids? Fears About ‘Bad’ Foods”?
My first thought was, “Oh my gosh, am I creating an eating disorder in my children because I am feeding them – and teaching them about – healthy foods?” And then it hit me: “PLEEEEAAASE…give me a break, media. Don’t you get it? YOU are making us crazy!”
On the one hand, the media “feeds” us images upon images of the way girls and women (and boys and men) are “supposed to” look.…
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Added by Karen Schachter on July 29, 2009 at 4:52pm —
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So I took a mini-sabbatical, a mental check out, if you will. I just reached a point where I couldn't do it. I just couldn't do it. I was frustrated, I was worn out, I was unmotivated. Mostly, I didn't know if I even wanted to continue. So I went to lunch today with a college friend who is a fitness trainer and is in graduate school for health and fitness. If anyone could clarify things for me, it would be her.
And boy, did she clarify things for me.
We spent two hours over lunch discussing my…
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Added by Carolyn on July 28, 2009 at 8:06pm —
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Children today drink twice as much soda as they did 20 years ago, averaging as much as 20 ounces a day! A large soda not only provides tons of calories and sugar but it also includes at least 100 mg of caffeine. Many parents wouldn’t dream of giving their kids a cup of coffee yet routinely offer them soda, which contains caffeine as well. We also see many families hitting the local café or Starbucks for a café latte or mocha frappuccino loaded with the burst of ‘energy’ we call caffeine.
The tr…
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Added by Joanna Dolgoff on July 8, 2009 at 1:49pm —
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Congratulations! Your toddler is now old enough to sit in a “big boy” chair. You no longer need to strap him into a high chair. I bet you think dining out will now be much easier! Unfortunately, the difficulties are just beginning. Your toddler will now be able to explore restaurants without restraints. How can you get your child to sit at the table with you instead of wandering around on his own? Read on for some tips.
1. Be consistent. Teach your child that she must sit with you at the dinner…
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Added by Joanna Dolgoff on June 25, 2009 at 9:42am —
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I have always liked this summary of interventions for kids with ADHD. It is written by the US Department of Education. Often I refer families, especially when they are newly diagnosed, to it 'cause it is concise. Similar to Treatment Guidelines by APA, AAP etc, it addresses behavioral interventions, which I appreciate.
What strikes me is that also like accepted psychiatric and educational guidelines, it doesn't mention nutrition. Why not? We now know from research in diabetes, cancer and heart-…
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Added by Lynne Kenney on June 25, 2009 at 5:30am —
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Kids and Food. It's a age old problem. You want them to eat foods which are good for their health, but what they want to eat is either fast food or something you haven't prepared. How do you get your kids to get in the habit of eating healthy food? And how do you make sure you're not cooking different meals for every member of your family just to please them.
What kids eat early in life sets their eating habits for years to come. It's up to parents help them establish a…
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Added by Momversation on June 22, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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It seems that everybody is talking about the evils of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). But what is fact and what is simply hearsay? Here we will give all the facts about HFCS.
What, exactly, is HFCS?
High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener and preservative. HFCS is made by changing the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose – another form of sugar. The end product is a combination of fructose and glucose. Because it extends the shelf life of processed foods and is cheaper than sugar,…
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Added by Joanna Dolgoff on June 21, 2009 at 1:05pm —
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In Gut and Psychology Syndrome British neurologist and nutritionist Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD reveals the connection between the gut flora — the microorganisms in the digestive tract — and the brain.
We live in a world of epidemics
Fifteen years ago, autistic spectrum disorders affected one in 10,000 children. Today in the West, on average one in 200 children are diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
Millions of children are taking brain altering medications such as Rita…
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Added by Lynne Kenney on June 11, 2009 at 9:30am —
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8 Quick Tips For Staying Fit During The Winter Months
Your "Go-To" Girl...
Happiness Is Waiting For You! A+ Plan Nov. '09 Newsletter
Devastating News
Winning the Battle!
Great Feeders Raise Healthy Eaters!
Ahhhh! Cheat Meals
Teaching Kids Nutrition - Moms Need Help?
Healthy Menu Options for Kids
My Rant About The Media
Back on the Wagon
Is Caffeine Safe For Children?
Components of Successful Programs for Children with ADHD - Don't Forget Nutrition
Are Your Kids Bad Eaters?
