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Child obesity in nanny state by Marybeth Hicks

By Marybeth Hicks • Mar 17th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Marybeth Hicks

Earlier this month, President Obama created a task force on childhood obesity to be headed by Michelle Obama, who has taken up the issue as her public-service cause under the banner “Let’s Move.”



Safe Meat by Kelly the Kitchen Kop

By Kelly the Kitchen Kop • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Do you need more reasons to find a source for safe meat? If so, there are some scary stories in this post that will do the trick.  Antibiotic use, ground beef recalls, chlorine on U.S. chickens



Fitness Focus: Staying Active in Cold Winter Months

By Lynn Bode • Feb 6th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it’s ..read more



Facebook Gets Colorful

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 12th, 2010 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Technology

If you’re a Facebook user or anyone tuned into popular culture, you likely heard about last week’s grass roots effort on Facebook to raise awareness on the issue of breast cancer.



Fast Fitness for Time Pressed Moms by Steve Preston

By Guest • Jan 2nd, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

You don’t need a miracle to get in shape and you don’t need lots of free time. You can get in shape and start losing weight working out just 12 minutes per day.



Catholic Moments #131 – Avery, Live WTL and Jerry Weber

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Dec 16th, 2009 • Category: Advent, Catholic Moments Podcast, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Technology

On this week’s show, we welcome two very special guests.  Avery is the thirteen year old host of a great podcast entitled Live WTL.  Her enthusiasm for sharing our faith is absolutely infectious. 



Avoiding Extra Calories in Holiday Foods

By Dine Without Whine • Nov 27th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, DWW Family Dinner Recipes

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine

Weight gain during December is very common if we don’t put some effort into avoiding those extra calories in holiday foods.



Holiday Weight Loss Tips — Do They Work? by Lynn Bode

By Lynn Bode • Nov 27th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

The holiday season has begun. That means parties, big family dinners and sweets tempting you from every corner. So, while the holiday season can be full of joyous experiences it can also be a truly stressful time



Trust in the Promise of Your Meal Blessing by Katie Kimball

By Katie Kimball • Nov 11th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katie Kimball

Mary sat at Jesus’s feet and listened to Him teach.  Martha hurried around the kitchen preparing a meal.  I want to be both at once!  The tension between when to be quiet and prayerful and when to bustle around and do many things is difficult for me.  I want to ..read more



Overcoming Exercise Excuses by Lynn Bode

By Lynn Bode • Oct 31st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

You’ve told yourself dozens of times that tomorrow you are going to start exercising. Yet, tomorrow has come and gone, and you still haven’t starting moving. So, what’s holding you back? What excuse seems fitting today?



Fathead Movie Review by Kelly the Kitchen Kop

By Kelly the Kitchen Kop • Oct 29th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Would you like to see THE most clear and entertaining real story on some of the biggest dietary misconceptions out there?  I’ve watched the below video clips over and over because they explain in lay-person’s terms the heavy topics that have confused people for decades now.



On the Importance of Conscious Thought by Katie Kimball

By Katie Kimball • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katie Kimball

In general, in my life, being conscious is of the utmost importance to me. You can read that as “conscious” = awake and functioning or “conscious” = thoughtful, and both will equally apply!



Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle by Kelly the Kitchen Kop

By Kelly the Kitchen Kop • Oct 22nd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Recently I’ve written about a new book by Drs. Mike & Mary Dan Eades.  I shared in the comments there my only concern about this diet, but I LOVE most everything in the book.



I’m “Among Women”

By Pat Gohn • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Technology

A humongous “Thank You Sister” goes out to my good friend and fellow podcaster Pat Gohn, who invited me to converse with her on this week’s episode of the ever-fabulous Among Women Podcast. 



Sneak Workouts Into Your Busy Fall Schedule by Lynn Bode

By Lynn Bode • Aug 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

Believe it or not, the end of summer is within distance. You may be enjoying the season so much that you don’t want to admit that, but the truth is that Autumn will be here quicker than you think.



Back to School Countdown by Kelly the Kitchen Kop

By Kelly the Kitchen Kop • Aug 27th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Yes, it’s sad, but we’re down to the last week of summer.



“Dr. Mom” sees threat in reform by Marybeth Hicks

By Marybeth Hicks • Aug 26th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Marybeth Hicks

“You’d better get over here,” the school secretary said. “Something’s up with Katie.” “Something” turned out to be a post-tonsillectomy bleed that began 11 days after surgery.



For Weight Loss Success, Women Should Get Off Their Cardio Machines

By Lynn Bode • Apr 29th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

If the title of this article shocks you, well it was meant to. Many women spend hours and hours each week working up a sweat by walking,



How To Get A Great Workout At Home

By Lynn Bode • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fitness Focus

Many people think that creating a home workout gym is either too intimidating or too costly. So, often they instead invest their money



Natural Cold and Flu Remedies

By Kelly the Kitchen Kop • Mar 12th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Kelly the Kitchen Kop

In this post I shared my ideas for strengthening your immune system, and also for dealing with colds, flu, ear aches,