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Snacking 101
[20 Feb 2013 | Comments Off | 4,418 views]

I really love sitting down to a great meal, but I have always been a food “grazer”.  I was never one who could starve myself all day so I could save the calories for my evening meal. Not only would my stomach start to growl, but I would experience a frightening personality change from the lack of food! Our blood sugar typically dips around three to five hours after we eat, so eating small, frequent snacks keeps the metabolism revved up and helps normalize our blood sugar. Hunger can throw the …

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Adapting Your Workout to Fit Your Current Lifestyle
[5 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | 1,106 views]
Adapting Your Workout to Fit Your Current Lifestyle

Harriette shares tips about adapting your exercise routine to fit your life!

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Track your way to Healthy Eating
[31 Jul 2012 | Comments Off | 2,452 views]

As busy parents, who wants yet another thing to be responsible for on a daily basis/ But adding this little “list’ to your daily life, can help keep your eating and health on track.
Anyone who has ever spent a day with me knows I’m always writing notes to myself. Whether it’s stuff I need at the grocery store, appointments, directions or reminders of things to do, there are always random scraps of paper around my house and in my purse.
For years, I’ve kept my food diary in the same way; …

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How to Find The Right Gym For You
[16 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | 4,139 views]
How to Find The Right Gym For You

Harriette has tips on finding the best workout facility to keep you motivated!

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How to Help Your Family Be More Active-Even in the Winter!
[15 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | 1,346 views]
How to Help Your Family Be More Active-Even in the Winter!

Beat the winter blahs with these tips for getting active with your family!

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Food Fight!
[7 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | 938 views]
Food Fight!

Colleen talks about some very important changes to your kid’s lunch plate.

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Guess Who’s Going to Dinner…?
[5 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | 952 views]
Guess Who’s Going to Dinner…?

Harriette shares tips for taking kids out to dinner and teaching them about healthy eating.

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Sleepless in the ‘Lou: When does being tired mean a sleep disorder?
[30 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | 1,200 views]
Sleepless in the ‘Lou: When does being tired mean a sleep disorder?

Bonnie explores what is making you tired, and what to do about it.

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What’s my number? Teaching Children About Nutritional Labels
[18 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | 1,261 views]
What’s my number? Teaching Children About Nutritional Labels

Harriette shares some tips for teaching children how to read food labels.

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You’ve Got The Power: Healthy eating strategies for kids that work!
[14 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | 1,100 views]
You’ve Got The Power: Healthy eating strategies for kids that work!

Harriette has advice for parents who are looking to overcome healthy food fights.