Thou shalt not force, bribe or coerce thy child to eat.
Thou shalt set a good example by eating at least five fruits and vegetables, three whole grain products, and three dairy servings per day thyself.
Thou shalt make mealti... Read more
Going to the drug store lately can feel a little like a Saturday morning trip to the candy shop, with dozens and dozens of colorful vitamin and mineral supplements to choose from! Can’t you just sample a little bit of everything?
If you&rs... Read more
Q: Will carnitine help me lose weight?
A: In theory, carnitine, a derivative of the amino acid lysine, could be a good weight loss supplement because it helps move components of fat into the area in cells where they are burned. There is, howev... Read more
Father’s Day is a unique opportunity for dads and kids to step outside the norm, learn a bit more about each other and have some fun in the process. Here is a list of activities for fathers to do with their sons and daughters on Father’s... Read more
100% success, 100% of the time. Is that what consistency means to you? If it is, you’re probably going to have a lot of trouble living up to this standard. A more realistic idea of the term might include the concept of two steps forward, on... Read more
I am out 2 1/2 years from rny surgery & down 85 pounds. I am bored & I am looking for a good chewable multivitamin and chewable calcium. Does anyone ever take regular vitamins?... Read more
I am feeling motivated and excited about losing weight. I am coming to the realization that it has been about 8 years now that I have been gaining and gaining weight. I am scared of not having control over food, but I feel much more confident that I... Read more
It has has been rough for the last 18 months, I have lost a lot and gained more. currently I am recovering from surgery and not able to work out like I want to.In the meantime I am taking eating healthy classes and started a tai chi course. I am very... Read more
Im currently taking the Herbalife Multivitamin but the directions are to take it 3 times a day. Id like to find one that I only have to take once a day?
Anyone have a favorite one? Thank you... Read more
Best multivitamin for a woman in her twenties???
AND I'd love to hear opinions on multivitamins. Are they really necessary or a waste of money??? Way to much conflicting research when I try to look stuff up on the Internet.... Read more
Are you PASSIONATE about chocolate? Do you see it as a food group?! Join other Chocoholics for discussions, recipe-swapping, & help in keeping this important food group alive!... Read more
Do you pop a multivitamin every morning? It might not be as beneficial as you think. A recent, quite sizable study of more than 160,000 women found that a vitamin regimen doesn't lessen one's chances of developing cancer or heart disease. The finding... Read more
Whether you're new to fitness or you've been working out consistently for years, we share a common truth: Working out is hard. Some people give up or quit in the face of that kind of adversity, while others say, "Bring it on!" Me? I... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.