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People Considered Average Weight May Still Be ‘Normal Weight Obese’ – ABC News. I often think about this. I see thin people everywhere that don’t work out. They are naturally thin but they aren’t in shape. This article talks about overall body fat% vs #s on a scale. We got our body fat checked every…
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Ban on Food and Fluids in Labor Has No Benefit, Review Finds – NYTimes.com. I remember being so hungry in labor, and was never really sure why we couldn’t eat. I know they say its because in case you need a c-section, but I didn’t and I was hungry. After I gave birth, I could…
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Vital Signs – Strength Training Aids Mental Acuity in Women, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. Another reason to do weight resistance training for women. How many more reasons do you need? Just an hour or two a week can help. What are you waiting for? Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School – Well…
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Working Women Say Their Marriage Is Richer For It – NYTimes.com. While the changing economic roles of husbands and wives may take some getting used to, the shift has had a surprising effect on marital stability. Over all, the evidence shows that the shifts within marriages — men taking on more housework and women earning…
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The first 2 links below are stemming from the Golden Globes. Awards season in Celebrity Land always brings out body image discussions. Yes, 99% of the actresses are too thin. Yes many of them are that way via cosmetic means or unhealthy means – but to the general public that is neither here nor there.…
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The surprising reason why being overweight isn’t healthy – CNN.com. Health reasons aside – studies show that weight discrimination is rampant. What’s going on here? Fat discrimination is part of the problem. A recent Yale study suggested that weight bias can start when a woman is as little as 13 pounds over her highest healthy…
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Living to 100: The 9 Wise Habits | Open Culture. This is such a good video. Good lessons to learn from looking at other cultures and habits and people who live long lives. Michelle Obama’s 2010 Focus: Childhood Obesity – US News and World Report. Good for the First Lady. We need to tackle this…
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Low Calorie Food That Satisfies The Brain | LIVESTRONG.COM. I try to eat foods that will keep me feeling full longer – who doesn’t right? Read over this list and see how many of them you already put into your diet rotation. Fitness and Nutrition Center: Low Fat High Protein Foods – How To Get…
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Skin Deep – Makeup Comes With an App – NYTimes.com. She is one of more than 40,000 Mark Girls in North America, mainly 18- to 24-year-old women who are changing the nature of direct sales by using the brand’s personalized e-boutiques, She is one of more than 40,000 Mark Girls in North America, mainly 18-…
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Giving Back: 10 Ways You Can Donate to Haitian Earthquake Victims – US News and World Report. For Some, ‘Kosher’ Equals Pure – NYTimes.com. Interesting how people are going back to the “roots” and eating kosher for the mere reason of food safety. Fitness and Nutrition Center: Institute Family Fitness Time. I’m all about helping…