Author Archives: Sara Dean
The USDA put out the new version of the food pyramid this week. Now it is called My Plate. While this was much overdue and there were a few improvements made, it is still misleading in many ways. The unhealthy and inappropriate relationship between the USDA and the Dairy Council still exists. Disappointing to say […]
I’m posting from the beach in Mexico this morning. Honestly, I thought I would have posted a few times from here now, but the days have escaped me. As I packed for this vacay, I created a lengthy To Do list: blog posts I would write, workouts I would program, professional development books I would […]
For What-To-Eat Wednesday we are revisiting some classic treats and giving them a much-needed makeover. We’re going to break away from the buttery indulgence that comes with baking and try something new. Remember our friend Heidi Swanson from 101 Cookbooks? We profiled some of her cauliflower recipes last week. Heidi is going to indulge our […]
Lunge Love.
By Sara Dean |
You KNOW you LOVE lunges! C’mon, own it! So they may make you sore and they may make you cranky (and they may make it hard to get on and off the pot), but they kick butt – literally! Lunges work the booty, the back of the leg, the front of the leg, down into […]
This week on Fit Healthy Moms we are going to advocate on behalf of cauliflower, one of the loneliest vegetables. You may be cringing by now, but hear us out. Did you know that cauliflower, along with many other cruciferous vegetables, (broccoli, brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, and cabbage) could help lower your risk of […]
When it comes to weight loss for moms, there are some special rules. Because, let’s face it, moms are special folks. Also, your lifestyle as a mom makes your weight loss situation different than that of a single person, or a childless person. You are spread very thin, super busy with 14 things at any […]