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The 10-Year-Old with Six-Pack Abs

by Stephanie Romero

14 Oct 2011 05:38 AM

Have you heard about the 10-year-old boy with six-pack abs? You can see his picture and read more about him at ABC News. Personally, I'm not impressed. In fact, I am a little put off by the whole thing.

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Should Children Lift Weights?

by Stephanie Romero

08 Mar 2011 06:05 AM

Last year about this time I attended my first preseason football meeting for my son who was going into 6th grade at the time. I had no idea what to expect and how much work it would be for him. The meeting covered more than just practice times and how to get your uniform.

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Be a Healthy Example to Your Children

by Stephanie Romero

19 Oct 2010 04:45 AM

We really are our kid's best example. While we strive to make healthy changes to our lifestyle, we should be making sure that our children embrace the same desire.

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Walk to School

by Stephanie Romero

07 Oct 2010 04:47 AM

When my children were younger I walked them to school during the warmer months. It was great exercise for all of us and helped wake my children up in the morning. Now that they are older, in different school districts and I drive other kids home it is not possible.

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National Campaigns to Fight Childhood Obesity

by Stephanie Romero

03 Sep 2010 06:41 AM

It all started with Michelle Obama. Her "Let's Move" campaign kicked off earlier this year with the hope of helping to stop childhood obesity. Now the effort is expanding to include some famous stars that many kids look up to.

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Should Government Be Involved In Fitness?

by Stephanie Romero

15 Feb 2010 12:27 PM

Recently Michelle Obama made some comments that ruffled quite a few feathers. In her efforts to launch a campaign against childhood obesity she made some statements about her own children that rose more than a few eyebrows.

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Children's Fitness in Winter

by Stephanie Romero

Winter is in full swing and so that makes for indoor recess a lot of times with my children. When they come home, the first thing they want to do is turn on the television or sit in front of a computer or video game.

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Keeping Your Kids Fit and Safe This Summer

by Michele Cheplic

Now that school's out millions of kids across the nation are spending their summer days having fun on the soccer field, basketball court and in the swimming pool.

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Do Your Kids Need More Exercise?

by Michele Cheplic

Health experts would answer that question with a rousing "yes," and now they have even more evidence to support their assertions. A new study found that more than half a million 4-year-olds are obese.

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Fat Babies = Unfit Adults

by Michele Cheplic

According to a new study, infants who gain too much weight as babies are more likely to grow into obese toddlers, and later, obese adults.

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