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Get Back in the Game: Returning to Sports After a Back Injury
by JoelJohn
posted November 21, 2013 at 6:54pm

Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in her life. It can come with the normal aging process, poor workstation ergonomics, an accident or a sports injury....more

Keeping it Real via @laurenfleshman
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted November 14, 2013 at 9:15am

I’m not exactly the hugest Lady Gaga fan-girl, but earlier this week, she did something pretty cool. After her cover photo from “Glamour” was released, she made a public statement that the image of her was unrealistic and that she doesn&...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Whole Wheat Banana, Pumpkin & Flax Pancakes
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 11, 2013 at 7:48pm

Happy Meatless Monday! This week I wanted to share a decadent, delicious and healthful recipe from my intern Alexandra’s blog inmybowl.com for make-ahead whole wheat banana, pumpkin & flax pancakes. YUM. These pancakes are packed with...more

Make Holidays Delicious With Silk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 6, 2013 at 9:08am

Disclosure: I am one of several Silk Blog Ambassadors. The opinions in this blog are entirely my own. The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means that we will be indulging in our favorite holiday dishes, attending parties, and celebratin...more

The Lady Trainers
by SportyEsquire
posted October 23, 2013 at 5:24pm

Earlier this week Sue Falsone announced via twitter that she was resigning from her position as the head athletic trainer (AT)* of the LA Dodgers.  In 2011, Falsone had become the first female head AT of a major league male professional team in the...more

Should governments spend more on sport?
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted October 15, 2013 at 2:51pm

It's Budget Day in Ireland tomorrow - a good time to look at how little of our hefty tax-bill supports public sports - a stark contrast to the bulging health budget. Prevention rather than cure is definitely not the slogan of the day. Website 'Public Poli...more

The Breast Reduction Debate Among Female Athletes
by JoelJohn
posted October 8, 2013 at 8:42pm

Every increase in a woman's breast cup size adds almost half a pound of weight to their chest, according to DailyMail....more

Eating Disorders Coalition Hill Briefing: “Fear of Fat and Weight Stigma: The Intersection of Obesity and Eating Disorders”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:31am

Last week the Eating Disorders Coalition held a briefing on Capital Hill that addressed issues around the negative health outcomes that can result from weight-based stigma and discrimination. They also discussed how important it is to take the focus off...more

Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
by EmilyAzevedo
posted September 10, 2013 at 3:40pm

I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida.  I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limp...more

Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
by EmilyAzevedo
posted September 10, 2013 at 3:40pm

I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida.  I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limp...more

Slow-Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 9, 2013 at 7:56pm

Chinese food has always been one of my favorites! While takeout is easy, it’s not always healthy. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt to create a healthy alternative to a family favorite general tso’s chicken dish. This image was reprinte...more

Foods to Help Keep Kids Energized and Focused at School
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 22, 2013 at 6:59pm

Schools are back in session. Busy parents don’t need any more complication to get through the school year. So I found some cool healthy snacks and lunch ideas for the kiddies! We all know the kids still want flavor while you want some cost-effective...more

Strong & Successful Women Role Models for Teen Girls
by JoelJohn
posted August 20, 2013 at 9:25pm

It was about a year ago nearly every major news outlet announced that the Augusta National Golf Club welcomed the first females, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore, to join the prestigious all...more

Pregnant for Gold
by SportyEsquire
posted August 16, 2013 at 5:56pm

With all the talk lately about doping, I’ve naturally been thinking about female athletes and performance enhancers.  Ladies want to win just as much as men do, so it should be no surprise that women’s sports are replete with ...more

Welcome To My Quarter Life Crisis
by GAzevedo
posted August 9, 2013 at 12:46am

It took me 4 years of hard work, multiple (and I mean MULTIPLE) change-of-major request forms, and 2 different bicycles, but I finally did it. I finally graduated college! I am officially a UC Davis alum. Soooo…now what? For the past 4 years as a ...more

Washington Post Interview: The Truth About Gluten-Free, Paleo, and other Diet Books
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 8, 2013 at 9:35pm

I was happy to be one of a few experts quoted in the Washington Post article The Truth about Gluten-Free, Paleo, and other Diet Books which discusses some of the flaws with today’s “quick fix” restriction diets. I don’t believe ...more

We make exercise scary: A failure of the physical education system
by The Rabbit Hole
posted August 1, 2013 at 9:02pm

We make exercise scary.  By 'we' I mean everyone involved in sport, physical activity, and health.  I mean that 'we' as a collective group have failed at fostering a love for physical movement.  A couple of posts ago I wrote about how excit...more

My Athlete life by @emilyazevedo
by EmilyAzevedo
posted July 29, 2013 at 10:33am

My life as an athlete has been a small amount of luck, a hell of a lot of hard work and an indefinite amount of sacrifice.  I wish I could say that an Olympic athlete’s life is as glamorous as society would assume, but our jobs are a bit unort...more

DIY Energy Snack: 2-Minute Peanut Butter Rice Squares
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 23, 2013 at 4:49pm

People are always asking me about snacks ideas for before, during, and after workouts. Oh, and something that needs no refrigeration, takes zero seconds to prepare, is easy to chew, digest, and helps me perform better. Is that all? How about this recipe...more

Cool Down Now – Banana Split Smoothie Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 19, 2013 at 4:42pm

Who wouldn’t love banana splits for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack? Try this delicious smoothie that tastes similar to the “real thing” and let me know if you have any cool variations you tried. Banana Split Smoothie Yield:...more

What to Eat to Beat The Heat
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 17, 2013 at 6:42pm

If you haven’t heard, it’s hot outside. Most of the country is experiencing a “Heat Wave” with temperatures soaring high and air quality dipping low. The country is covered in red – 43 States to be exact. It’s offici...more

Calling all Athletes!
by EmilyAzevedo
posted July 17, 2013 at 4:19pm

Elite athletes are constantly under a media microscope and are considered role models in the eyes of society regardless if it is something they desire. In a world where the tragic stories of Aaron Hernandez and Oscar Pistorious are what’s spread ov...more

Making my blood boil via Currently Running while Pregnant (@le_diable)
by Lesley Higgins: Running Before, During and After Pregnancy
posted July 12, 2013 at 8:38pm

I have seen a NY Time fitness blog posted many, many times on Facebook over the last couple days and it’s making my blood boil. It’s essentially about how a woman’s stride changes after pregnancy. it studied “a handful” of wo...more

Training Quote of the Day
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted July 11, 2013 at 10:56pm

When I got to my computer on Monday morning, I opened up an email that included this quote and it has inspired my whole week: We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training. Now that we’re about 7 weeks away ...more

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