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Pizza burritos make me smile
by Run Girl Run
posted March 26, 2010 at 10:04am

Sorry for the lack of post yesterday. I was home sick from work and couldn't muster the energy to write something worth reading.Good news is I'm feeling much better and much more energetic today.Since I had been feeling kind of blah for most of the week, ...more

High Fructose Corn Syrup will kill you
by Run Girl Run
posted March 23, 2010 at 9:58am

I was at the grocery store yesterday picking up the things I needed for the upcoming week. I was heading down the canned fruit aisle to pick up some applesauce because I have been on a huge kick lately, and saw it was on sale.I grabbed the "Original" off ...more

Diet cycling leads to overeating, anxiety, and withdrawal
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 22, 2010 at 9:57am

As if you needed another reason to avoid dieting, new research shows that the “cycling” on and off of diets can stress the brain’s system and cause anxiety, overeating, and withdrawal. If you’ve ever been on a diet where you restrict your food int...more

I hate the word "diet".
by Stephanie Perleberg: Believe and Run On!
posted March 21, 2010 at 1:47pm

So today I'm having one of those "I'm not really feelin too hot" kind of days... I think it's stemming off of the delusions my mind is playing on me having not run this week. Every off week it seems to happen, like clockwork. It's actually funny how one d...more

Lead paint bicycle bell recall
by Bike Diva
posted March 19, 2010 at 9:54am

PRESS RELEASE Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntar...more

Tempo runs make me hungry
by Run Girl Run
posted March 18, 2010 at 6:20pm

I am so embracing this beautiful weather we've been having in D.C. Yesterday it was sunny and almost hit 70! Wheee! I love random warm spells in the middle of March. It makes me believe that summer isn't all that far away! To celebrate I decided it would...more

Get Organized With a Beginner’s Running Program
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 17, 2010 at 10:23pm

It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “nutrition from the ground up”. I’m offering advice how you can set build a healthy weight from the ground up – without getting duped by any costly “solutions” you’ve seen before. We...more

Back from Doha and jetlagged
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted March 17, 2010 at 10:22pm

I like telling people how jetlagged I am after I travel. I suppose I’m trying to elicit sympathy or something. But then it occurred to me that there are probably many people out there that have never actually experienced jetlag. I throw around that wo...more

Going to FitBloggin'
by Run Girl Run
posted March 17, 2010 at 10:12am

Yesterday I did a little happy dance in my office chair when I realized the FitBloggin' conference had released a few more tickets. I managed to snap one up and now I'm going to the conference in Baltimore this weekend. I couldn't be more excited! Aft...more

Parents, teach your children well. Give them fruits and veggies often!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 15, 2010 at 8:06pm

As a dietitian, food is my life. I spend much of my time helping people try new foods and improve their eating behaviors. (I love my job!) I especially enjoy working with parents. It’s a chance to show them how eating well with their kids can be ...more

Getting started with a running program
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 13, 2010 at 1:53pm

It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “nutrition from the ground up”. I’m offering advice how you can set build a healthy weight from the ground up – without getting duped by any costly “solutions” you’ve seen before. W...more

Boys in the buff launch Reebok ZigTech sneakers
by A Glam Slam
posted March 12, 2010 at 7:14pm

Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy spoke with Cinncinatti Bengals wide receiver, Chad Ochocinco, Ultimate Fighting Champion, Chuck Liddell and actor, Dax Shepard, about their recent "nude" videos that have created a ton of internet buzz. Ochocinco was...more

John McCain and the supplement police
by Performance Nutrition
posted March 12, 2010 at 6:15pm

Today it occurred to me (okay, someone sent an email on one of my listserves) that there are a plethora of food first, anti-supplement people out there. And, though I agree that a person should eat real food in their diet versus relying solely on dietar...more

Yogurt and fruit mix up
by Run Girl Run
posted March 12, 2010 at 10:08am

Yesterday was all about resting up for me. Three days of running in a row is a lot and since my knee started acting up during Wednesday's race, I decided some icing was in order. At my desk. When I got home, I was in the mood for something quick and ea...more

Back in the Zone
by The Glowing Edge
posted March 11, 2010 at 9:31pm

The first week of December I re-injured my shoulder, and spent two solid months in physical therapy and out of boxing. I became the cardio mistress (wore my thigh-high leather boots, carried the whip) but the intense PT schedule meant I had to give up ...more

Eat healthy, choose foods with good nutrition for calories
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 11, 2010 at 4:35pm

As a dietitian, people always want to know what they can do to eat healthy. 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 b...more

Dieting 102: Set yourself up for weight loss success
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 9, 2010 at 9:30pm

It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “nutrition from the ground up”. I’m offering advice how you can set build a healthy weight from the ground up – without getting duped by any costly “solutions” you’ve seen before. W...more

Don’t forget: It’s what you do after the run that counts (too)
by Endurance Meg
posted March 8, 2010 at 10:07am

When I ran in college, I was a (shockingly) a little less regimented with my recovery than I am now. Maybe it was because I was young and spry. Maybe it had more to do with my love of dancing and party-natured roommates (and my love of college-type bevera...more

#1 Female Hockey Nutrition Question Answered
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted March 4, 2010 at 11:11pm

Today, I want to answer the #1 question I’ve been getting from players, parents and coaches like you about this female-specific and hockey-specific nutrition program. ::: Is the Nutrition Program Right For Me (Or My Daughter)? First, let me tell y...more

Not going to lie
by Chic Runner
posted March 4, 2010 at 10:58pm

I really miss eating meat. Seriously. I never realized how much meat I ate, and as I stated in my lent post I didn’t eat a ton of meat, but I really miss chicken, which was my main staple. I love chicken nuggets and chicken sandwiches and I also love lu...more

Dieting 101: Getting started for the last time
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 4, 2010 at 10:06am

It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “nutrition from the ground up”. I’m offering advice how you can set build a healthy weight from the ground up – without getting duped by any costly “solutions” you’ve seen before (pi...more

Holly Beck opens surf and yoga retreat, launches blog
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted March 3, 2010 at 2:10pm

Holly Beck : photo courtesy Nikki Brooks Retreats to provide quality surf coaching, daily yoga, healthy, local meals & community support After spending the last ten years traveling the world for contests and photo shoots, pro surfer Holly Beck will co...more

McDiet video for girls hockey players
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted March 3, 2010 at 2:01pm

This is a little embarrassing. Even if you’ve only been part of the Total Female Hockey community for a few weeks, you know all about the mistakes I made when it came to training off the ice on my way up to the next level. I did too much, too soon,...more

Unexpected results
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 3, 2010 at 12:09pm

It was the pre-Olympic cliffhanger to draw people back to The Biggest Loser. For two weeks, Cheryl and Darrell held a squat, balancing an Olympic-like torch above their head. OK, in reality, they held it for only about 10 minutes, but in the suspended ani...more

Oh what? Oh Yeah!
by Chic Runner
posted March 2, 2010 at 9:44pm

So I recently was introduced into the world of deliciousness that is commonly known as Oh Yeah! by a friend. Now, I’m NOT a protein bar girl. I don’t like eating them, I never thought they ‘worked’ to make me feel full and I never felt any great �...more