For many people, a trip to the grocery store can seem like an overwhelming task. With so many different foods to choose from, it can be hard to determine the best options for building a healthy diet for yourself and your family. Key to any healthy diet is maintaining Energy Balance—the principle behind Together Counts. To do this, shoppers will want to learn to balance calories consumed through food and
Overall, eating plans are great, but what you choose to eat for optimal performance and results before, during and after workouts is of equal importance. The following tips will help you maintain wellness as you incorporate physical activity into your everyday routine. Before Your Workout: Regular Workouts: You should not plan on working out right after major meal times. Instead, opt for a light snack to amp your energy enough
Spring is here, and my thoughts have turned to favorite foods of the season. I live on a small ranch between Carmel and Big Sur and am the mother of two young boys. Like moms everywhere, I want my kids to grow up healthy and active and have a great appreciation for good food, which is why I’ve encouraged them from an early age to help in the kitchen as a way
In the fight against childhood obesity, we are getting back to basics. We know that simple things like eating more plant-based foods, exercise, nutritional knowledge and portion control can have a huge impact. It is generally understood that there is no single solution, rather we need to work together to address this epidemic and realize that everyone counts— the very song that the Together Counts™ program has been singing for
How many times have you heard a parent or teacher say, “Use your indoor voice. We don’t throw balls inside.We don’t climb on furniture!” My guess is- a lot. There is a reason for that – children need to climb and move and throw and, yes, even yell sometimes. If their playgrounds are old, run down or even worse, unsafe, it makes it that much more difficult for young kids
One of the greatest benefits of working at the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation is seeing our programs make a real difference in the lives of children. Just this spring we announced the winners of our three sweepstakes competitions, and with the support of our partners, we gave away thousands of dollars worth of sporting equipment, playgrounds and grants. Our Find Your Balance Challenge competition, however, was more than just a
It’s time to break out the tents, for tomorrow is the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout. It’s the annual National Wildlife Federation celebration that encourages parents across the country to get out and camp with their families. Whether it’s in backyards, local parks or beaches… they just want you to get together and have some fun! If you register your campout you get your own dedicated page to
Your workday lunch can be a simple way to manage your budget—and your waistline. Just think, two $4 lunches per week add up to over $400 per year, not to mention add extra calories. Taking the time to plan a nutritious lunch, complete with lean protein, fiber and even a little healthy fat, puts you in control of your food choices, portions and calories. In an effort to bring a
Anyone who thinks it’s easy being a kid doesn’t remember the pressure of being one. There is pressure to perform at school, fit in with friends, be cool, look good and feel good (when sometimes you just wish you could disappear). Now imagine you’re an overweight kid: the pressure cooker just got turned up to “boil”… But at Camp Shane, we’ve been helping kids turn down the temperature for nearly
We recently partnered with Lifetime Television’s “The Balancing Act” to help a handful of “reality stars” set their fitness and health goals and achieve them! Viewers will get to see all of the hard work, determination and results of our stars’ efforts to reach their goals. You’ll be getting to know our stars this season, so, we wanted to introduce you to them, as you’re sure to be inspired by
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