Write it down and win....

With the growing obesity epidemic, Americans are searching for ways to successfully lose weight. But research shows that keeping a food diary may help you lose as much as twice the amount of weight. Is it a new magic pill? Well, it’s really an old magic pill.

America needs to get its butt and get on the move....

Ok- how many times and how many ways to do we need to hear it?  As a nation we are fat, sedentary, and dying of illnesses that are in many cases the direct the result of our lifestyles.. We simply don't need to have yet another study demonstrating that exercise is good for us.  We simply need to get off of our rears and exercise!!   September 20-27th is America on the Move week.. If you want some simple ways to get moving visit the America on the Move Foundation.  If you want to check out a video on how to get moving click here.

Is Your Kid a Couch Potato?

With the popularity of TV, the internet, and video games, it’s no wonder kids aren't as active as they used to be.  We all know our kids should exercise, but how do we get them to do that?

Mondays Tip-- Halloween Control

Halloween is a great time for the kids, but it can be a very tough time if you are trying to stick with a diet or trying to keep your kids eating healthy. With candy everywhere. Sticking with a healthy diet can be next to impossible. So what can we do? Does anyone have the willpower to resist all that candy?