Behavior Change

“Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame?”

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There has been a controversial PSA called, “Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame” circulating around social media.  This PSA indicates that parents are to blame for the childhood obesity epidemic.  Haven’t seen the PSA yet?  Click here. There are numerous factors affecting childhood overweight and obesity!  However, it is not in left field to say that parents […]

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SkyMall’s New Years Resolutions

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You may have read SykMall over the holidays, while trying to pass the time on a long flight.  SkyMall is packed with a ton of odd nick nacks, weird gifts, and unique statues that you would never want to put in your front yard.  Lately, there has even been a section in the magazine and online devoted to […]

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MY PLATE Could Make You FAT!

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The USDA just unveiled the new My Plate icon aimed at helping Americans make healthier choices one plate at a time.  This model is suppose to encourage Americans to follow these seven guidelines: 1) Enjoy your food, but eat less. 2)  Avoid oversized portions. 3)  Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 4)  Make at least half […]

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Don’t Make New Year Resolutions…Make A Behavior Change!

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It is now the forth day of the New Year and many individuals have already given up their New Year Resolutions.  Why can’t I keep my resolutions you may ask yourself? For starters, your approach is all wrong.  Don’t approach a healthy lifestyle as a provisional task you only make to break.  A healthy lifestyle needs […]

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