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Function or Form: Who Wins?

I recently stated that the responses to a healthkicker post regarding being "skinny" versus "strong" were scary. One might scan these responses and conclude that those made by individuals advocating extreme thinness ar…
Where's Your Family From?

Yesterday I wrote a post about my family and culture constantly feeding me every chance they get. I was very surprised to hear that almost everyone had a similar story (thanks for the support guys). I honestly thou…
I Just Want to Look Like a Nice, Healthy Woman

So I lost a lot of fat over the past year or so. I remember when I was up close to 200 lbs, I felt like a smaller size than I was. I'd see pictures and be shocked how big I was. Now, at just under 150, I feel fatter…
Ways To Help Kids Eat Better

ABC News today released 10 ways to help kids eat better. Here's a few of them that might apply to you or your family: Watch what your kids drinkSugary beverages can pack on the pounds, so replace soda and juice drink…
Bodily Functions & Fitness 101: Pee

"Just saw the CrossFit WOD (workout of the day). I'm not even at the gym yet and I already have the nervous pee." When I read this Facebook status update from Reader Amber, I laughed so hard I had to, well, you know.…
How Crucial is Healthy Eating?

Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? In some sense, this is true, because if you eat unhealthy foods you are prone to be an unhealthy person. The foods we ingest are extremely important to our abilit…
On a Scale From 1-10, How Serious Are You About Living a Healthy Lifestyle?

On a scale from 1-10, how serious are you about living a healthy lifestyle? Be honest
Top 10 Tips For Healthy Travel

Staying healthy while traveling can help to ensure your trip overseas is a happy and enjoyable one. It is important to focus on your health and well-being when traveling. 1. Pay less attention to the details…
Can You Drink Your Way to a Healthier Brain?

The supermarkets are full of it – enhanced bottled water. Are they any good? Nutritionist Dr. Pamela Peeke believes that some of the claims that marketers make about enhanced water may not be true. For example, she…
How To Develop Healthy Eating Habits

Good carbs, bad carbs, protein, nutrients...It can all get pretty heavy duty. Healthy eating facts abound and can get very confusing. Today, let's put away the latest calorie counting charts and discuss a tactic th…