Myth Busting: Junk Food is Not Cheaper Than Healthy Food [Plus 4 More Health Food Myths]

by Charlottefood, recipes, researchPosted on 61 Comments

One more excuse to eat poorly bit the dust as Mark Bittman of the New York Times took apart the oft-quoted adage that one reason why people don’t eat healthier is because junk food is more budget friendly. He writes, “In general, despite extensive government subsidies, hyperprocessed food remains more expensive than food cooked at home.” …

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GFE Readers Take on the Impossible Push-Up!

by CharlotteUncategorizedPosted on 4 Comments

Remember when I challenged you guys to try Tony Horton’s “impossible” push-up? Well Reader Man Bicep and her crew took us up and not only did they make a blooper reel of their own but one of them even managed to do a one-footed impossible! Woohoo – you guys rock!

What’s Your Comfort Food When You’re Sick? [Is there such a thing as a healthy comfort food?]

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Jell-O drink. That’s what my mom called the concoction of red Jell-O powder mixed with hot water and served in a mug that she gave us whenever we were sick. Looking back, I’m not sure if it was an actual recipe intended to soothe and heal rather than an attempt to stop the whining of …

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The Truth About Salt [New Research Says Increasing Salt Decreases Heart Attacks]

by CharlotteUncategorizedPosted on 64 Comments

“Keep your family goiter free! Or else Norman Rockwell will not want to paint adver-pictures of your family!” Pop quiz time! Salt: life-giving nutrient or heart attack in a ceramic shaker? If you grew up like I did then you probably think of salt as a no-no for a healthy lifestyle but research is now …

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The “Impossible Push-Up” – A Personal Challenge From Tony Horton [Plus: Lots & lots of gym shenanigans!]

by Charlottegym adventures, Gym Buddies, humor, Mini-Experiments, TV appearances, weight liftingPosted on 30 Comments

As you may recall, I got to interview Tony Horton, founder of P90X and P90X 2 (due out in December). (How many times can I name-drop this before it just starts looking pathetic? I don’t care. I talked to Tony! And he said I could call him “Tony”! Or “Friend”! Whatever that means! Squeee!) Near the …

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Email from Niki?

by CharlotteUncategorizedPosted on 2 Comments

Hey Niki, I wanted to let you know that I got your e-mail and I tried to send you a response but for some reason your e-mail address keeps “failing delivery”. I’m really glad you reached out to me and I don’t want you to think I didn’t read it or haven’t answered – please …

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SHAPE Magazine’s Best Fitness Blogger List is Out [I’m Voting for MizFit!]

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I bet this little guy pees when he’s excited too! Like when he sees his Precious… SHAPE magazine just came out with their list of Top 20 Blogs for Fitness Junkies! That alone is fabulous news for both me and my Google Reader. (Did you know Jamie from Cranky Fitness is back and crabbier (i.e. funnier) than …

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The Halloween Dilemma: Will no one think of the children?

by Charlottechildren, sugarPosted on 46 Comments

To see more strange children’s Halloween costumes, check out this HuffPo slideshow. If you go, let me know what you think of this one. I almost threw up.  Leaves are falling, apples are everywhere, it’s a balmy 86 degrees here – all signs point to fall! (Ok, except the last one. We are having some …

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