Measuring BMI ~ Are You Fit or Fat?
July 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is

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Helping Kids Process Their Anger
November 28, 2009 – 7:20 pm | One Comment
Helping Kids Process Their Anger

Children often have a difficult time knowing how to appropriately process their emotions. When that emotion happens to be anger, it can be additionally frustrating for parents and other caregivers. If you feel your child has become increasingly angry, reevaluate the way your family has addressed emotional expression. There may be underlying issues that have contributed to their apparent instability.

Smart Choices ~ Dumb Food
September 6, 2009 – 12:18 pm | 6 Comments
Smart Choices ~ Dumb Food

When Leah and I first decided that we’d like to do a radio program geared towards moms, our main goal was to educate mothers on health, fitness, and nutrition in order to affect the lives …

PUR Flavor Options Pitcher Review and Giveaway
September 5, 2009 – 2:30 pm | 204 Comments
PUR Flavor Options Pitcher Review and Giveaway

Most of you have heard me on air encouraging everyone to drink more water. Drinking water is important to your health and weight goals no matter whether you are losing or maintaing. Water …

Friday’s Show ~ The Healthy Lunch Box
September 3, 2009 – 11:07 am | 2 Comments
Friday’s Show ~ The Healthy Lunch Box

On Friday we will be talking to Jen from SavorTheThyme about yummy healthy foods for Back-to-School lunch boxes. My hubby and I have recently launched a campaign against incessant snacking in our home. …

Arnold’s Oroweat Sandwich Thins
August 11, 2009 – 11:44 am | 5 Comments
Arnold’s Oroweat Sandwich Thins

I love bread, I hate bread. OOOoooh I really love breads. I’ve always eaten whole wheat and whole grain breads. My children have never had a sandwich with white bread and I …

Snack Yourself Silly to Boost Your Metabolism
July 13, 2009 – 6:51 pm | 3 Comments
Snack Yourself Silly to Boost Your Metabolism

I’m an all or nothing kind of gal and this really isn’t a great trait when it comes to trying to eat healthy. I often find myself having eaten breakfast around 8am, Lunch around …

Who Knew? Camping is Fun and Will Get You Moving!
June 29, 2009 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Who Knew? Camping is Fun and Will Get You Moving!

If you heard Friday’s show, you know that I was approaching my weekend camping trip with some trepidation…. with a lot actually.  I knew the kids would have a blast, but I’m not one to …

Keep Moving ~ Your Children Are Watching!
June 11, 2009 – 10:31 pm | One Comment
Keep Moving ~ Your Children Are Watching!

As Moms, fitness is not just important for keeping ourselves healthy, but also for the example we set with our children. These examples will stay with them their whole lives.  

Time, …