Confessions of a Dietitian: Flavored Workouts

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Read this great post from my colleague, Tracy Northam, on her struggles with exercise. I have a confession. I am a dietitian, and I am human.  It may shock some people that not all dietitians eat perfectly all of the… Read More »

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Set Your Fitness Goal for 2012

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How many of you made a New Years Resolution to exercise more or lose weight? Unfortunately, most us forget these resolutions before the month is over! So why not try a different approach this year? Set a fitness goal. Having… Read More »

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Prevent Weight Gain While Injured

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You exercise 5 times a week – either at the gym or going for a run. You rarely miss a day. Exercise makes you feel good physically and mentally. And best of all, it helps to keep your weight down.… Read More »

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Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Boot Campers

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You take boot camp classes because you want results. So you push yourself through the grueling workouts. But now you find yourself even hungrier than usual and missing out on that extra hour of sleep in the morning. Maybe you… Read More »

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Beware of the Chair

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How many hours do you sit a day? If you are like me – it’s over 10! Not only does sitting on your butt for long periods of time increase potential for weight gain (and a larger butt), but new… Read More »

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12 Year Old Triathlete Races for Her Dad’s Health Cause

So you are feeling pretty good about yourself after running 5 miles. Well, how do you think you’d feel if you swam 1 mile swim, biked 25 miles and ran 6.2 miles … and you were only 9 years old!… Read More »

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Join Martha at NYC Women’s Health “Are You Game?” Event 9/17

Looking for a healthy, fun and inexpensive way to spend a Saturday? If you live in the NYC area, you are in luck!  Women’s Health (one of my favorite magazines)  is sponsoring an All-day Feel-good Festival called ARE YOU GAME?… Read More »

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Post Workout Smoothie

Are you looking to improve your sports performance, lose body fat or build lean mucle mass? Research is showing that what you eat after your workout  is just as important as what you eat before. Smoothies are a perfect choice, especially in… Read More »

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Is Exercise Making You Hungry?

Do you find yourself ravenous on the days you work out? You may end up eating more calories than what you burned off in your workouts! While your intention may be to lose a few pounds, this increased hunger can… Read More »

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Kick Butt Winter Workout: Bootcamp Classes

Have you already forgotten your New Years Resolution to get fit? Having a hard time getting to the gym in this cold dreary weather? Let your friends slug out in front of the tv while you keep the winter pounds off and get ready for… Read More »

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