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Let Them Be the Coach
Being a kid is tough, probably much tougher than we care to remember. It’s easy to feel like you aren’t important, don’t know what you are doing and aren’t as […]
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Fresh in the Fall
Fall is the season I look forward to the most. Between the crispness of the air and the football games, autumn serves as an emblem of new beginnings. Although I’ve been […]
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Fun Fall Activities to Stay Moving
Summer is over, school is in full swing, and it’s so tempting to curl up on the couch with a vat of popcorn and the remote. Resist the call of […]
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A Little Bit of Everything
Eating in moderation can mean different things for everyone. As a dietitian and a Together Counts™ Ambassador, I believe that moderation means not depriving your food intake, or life of […]
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The Many Examples We Set for Our Children
As an ambassador for Together Counts TM and as a parent, I try hard to be a good role model for my children. From watching what I say and how […]
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Have you Made These 4 Easy Changes to Your Diet?
Resolutions. They never seem to go away. Another year goes by, and millions of people are once again bound and determined to make some significant change to their lifestyles. Some succeed […]
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10 Reasons Summertime Shouldn’t Be Spent Sitting Indoors
The close of summer is quickly approaching, and far too many people have been sitting indoors and need to get out of the rut. As a Together CountsTM member, we’re […]
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What Energy Balance Means for a Family
With my two girls out of school for the summer, we have been finding & creating many activities to fill our days. In some odd way, I am finding that […]
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Keeping Portions under Control
Bagels as big as frisbees! Muffins the size of flower pots! Bowls of pasta so deep, your fork can barely find the bottom! At Camp Shane weight loss camp for kids, we […]
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Exercise for Children Leads to Healthier Bones in Adults
It is well known the regular physical activity among aging adults can maintain bone health and decrease the risk of fractures. A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for […]
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