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Gym Bunny
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 20, 2010 at 12:05pm

Every once in a while you just start getting comfortable with the status quo. You start getting into your groove of life, and let yourself get satisfied with the way things are. It was such a shock to my system to go from the best form of my life to a...more

Hip pain when running on the treadmill
by Run Girl Run
posted August 19, 2010 at 5:34pm

Last winter I struggled with hip pain when I ran on the treadmill, but all the problems cleared up when the weather was nice and I was back to running outside.Yesterday while D.C. was being washed away by torrential downpours, a treadmill was the only rea...more

Title Sports Drink
by Bike Diva
posted August 16, 2010 at 11:38pm

Title Sports Drink I recently had a chance to try Title Sports Drink at my last duathlon race. I participated in the sprint distance duathlon at Mack Cycle Trilogy #3 on Key Biscayne, on Sunday, August 15. As you cross the finish line, there are a nu...more

Add avocados to your balanced diet
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 16, 2010 at 11:54am

As a dietitian, people always want to know what they can do to eat well. Healthful eating is easy if you focus on choosing foods that have good nutrition for the calories. By filling your shopping cart with a variety of vegetables and fruits, you can be s...more

Supplement Scandals
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 15, 2010 at 1:07pm

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern More supplement issues in the news? I can’t say I’m surprised. With a lack of the tight restrictions that prescription drugs have, supplements can do things like: make broad health claims as long as they don...more

Healthy Living Summit 2010
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 13, 2010 at 10:15pm

This weekend marks the start of the Healthy Living Summit (#HLS on Twitter), taking place in Chicago this year. For those not familiar, HLS is a gathering of healthy lifestyle bloggers who come to share their knowledge on their respective topics. Rebec...more

Injury update
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 13, 2010 at 6:45pm

I am bionic. Or at least that is what I keep telling myself. I went to the doctor for the 2nd time since the crash and I was convinced that the xRays would should healed bone. Well, the xRays showed the bones healing, but apparently I still need to kee...more

Product review: Try Chips
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 12, 2010 at 3:20pm

Tim Schlitzer and Jerry Amabile never claimed to be fast athletes. In fact, during one trail race, the conditions and terrain got so difficult it took the two friends longer to complete the course than they normally would. And as any triathlete or runner...more

Got (hormone-free) milk?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 12, 2010 at 1:28pm

By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern There is much more to milk than meets the eye. Not only are there hundreds of different dairies that are producing, but there are also categories like hormone free milk to consider while you’re making your groc...more

The importance of scale back weeks
by Run Girl Run
posted August 12, 2010 at 12:55pm

We're having a bit of a storm here this morning.Note my back porch flooding. That's got to be an inch of water.Trees were bending in half, there was so much water running down the side of my house I couldn't see out my windows. Then there was hail.I was j...more

Dear USWNT Doctors:
by All White Kit
posted August 10, 2010 at 12:01pm

ESPN’s Jacqueline Purdy reports that despite playing four months of professional soccer and despite receiving the green light from various WPS-approved neurologists, valued USWNT left-sided player Lori Chalupny still has not been cleared to play by ...more

Fiber from the farm: Natural sources give extra health benefits
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 10, 2010 at 12:01pm

A new phase of food marketing has been the fiber health halo. Added to cereals, drinks, and packaged snack bars, companies promote these products as a prime way to get your daily fiber intake. Have you ever seen an ad for fruits, vegetables, or beans prom...more

Cheryl Forberg discusses “The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 9, 2010 at 3:06pm

I had the great pleasure to sit down with superstar dietitian Cheryl Forberg, RD, who just so happens to be a professional chef and the nutrition expert behind the wildly successful weight loss on NBC’s The Biggest Loser! She talked with me about her l...more

Adventure Pam's ACL Allograft Surgery
by Adventure Pam
posted August 9, 2010 at 2:11pm

Hey Peeps, I finally got my knee did, and here's the pics and vids to prove it. If you're one of the squeamish types, I don't blame you if you don't want to look at this. I'm usually a big puss about the insides of a human, but this time, my fascinati...more

Overweight or Obese? Your Transformation Guide is Here!
by Performance Nutrition
posted August 9, 2010 at 12:09pm

As a nation, we’ve never had more tools to help us lose weight. But, we also have food, and tons of it, at our fingertips. Food is everywhere and in some places, parks and trails are scarce. So, what’s an overweight girl or guy to do? Follow this st...more

Whole Foods: A Hyper-Local Grocery Store!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 8, 2010 at 1:31am

Short Pump Virginia was in the news this past week when Whole Foods Market announced they took over an acre in for a community garden that will help supply its local store. This is the first on-site field-to-store garden in the country and was exiting n...more

How Fit is Your City? D.C. is Healthiest City in America
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 7, 2010 at 3:05pm

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently published their 2010 list of the fittest major cities in the United States. The full list ranks 50 major metropolitan areas in America – where does your city fit in with fitness? The ACSM has li...more

Fruit2O goes to the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 6, 2010 at 2:20pm

It’s hard to believe summer is wrapping up already! Set aside some time for you and your family or friends to hit the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival July 30-August 1 in Grand Haven Michigan. In a festival that respects and pays tribute to the men and...more

Gloss Interview: Beat the Heat, Hydrate w/out Drinking Calories
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 5, 2010 at 10:47pm

By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern The peak of summer heat has just begun and it’s easy to become dehydrated. Rebecca’s interview with Gloss Incorporated, a women’s website, shared the importance of staying hydrated. She detailed how losing ...more

Agave nectar no healthier than othan sweeteners
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 2, 2010 at 1:29pm

Have you turned your love of sugar in to a love of agave in an effort to be healthier? Maybe you should rethink much “love” you give it. If you are unfamiliar, agave nectar (ah gav ee) is a sweetener that ranges in color from light to dark, depending ...more

Healthy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 30, 2010 at 4:47pm

If you’re tired of same-old, same-old chicken salad, give this zesty alternative a try! This Asian Chicken Salad (courtesy of World’s Healthiest Foods) is low on calories, high of flavor and packs a vitamin and mineral punch! By using the broi...more

Jalapeno juice burns eyes
by Run Girl Run
posted July 30, 2010 at 12:43pm

D.C. summer, I am officially over you.I've had enough of your wicked thunderstorms leaving me, my friends and various business establishments without power.It happened again last night. An afternoon thunderstorm rolled through the area while I was at work...more

In it’s own way, a gift.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted July 29, 2010 at 10:43pm

The thoughtful notes and calls do not go unnoticed, although they may take a bit to respond to, and you may wonder what I have been doing with my time. Shouldn’t a quick response be easy? Hit the deck hard, and then try to think. Better yet, I don�...more

10 tips for re-energizing your day.
by Hoop Thoughts
posted July 27, 2010 at 12:44pm

Got this list via Darren Hardy of Success.com through one of his great tweets:1. Make sufficient sleep your highest priority.After breathing, sleeping is our most fundamental need. It’s also the first thing we’re willing to give up in an effort to get...more

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