http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:09:18 -0700 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Canton-Club-to-host-Spinners-for-Dinners-fundraiser?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Friday Nov. 6 through Saturday Nov. 7, the Canton Club will host “Spinners for Dinners,” a fundraiser for the Bea Gaddy Family Center’s Thanksgiving dinner. For 24 hours, the club will hold hour-long spinning classes, each with i... fitness events Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Canton-Club-to-host-Spinners-for-Dinners-fundraiser?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Halloween-events-for-kids-in-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Want to keep your children (and yourself) from eating too much candy this Halloween? In lieu of trick-or-treating, take them to one of the following events around town. They might still pick up a few pieces of candy or other treats, but at least t... Halloween events Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:24:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Halloween-events-for-kids-in-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Minimize-weight-gain-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Halloween is upon us. If you are trying to lose weight, you might be wondering how to avoid packing on the pounds with all that candy in the house. Other than not buying any candy, closing the drapes and hunkering down in the dark, what can you do... Halloween weight loss Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Minimize-weight-gain-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Mayor-Dixon-Giant-to-host-healthy-Halloween-cooking-demo?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Want to learn how to make healthy Halloween foods for kids? Watch Mayor Dixon and second-graders from Sinclair Lane elementary school as they prepare snack mix, fruit and vegetable “monsters” and other kid-friendly treats for the holid... Halloween events Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:27:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Mayor-Dixon-Giant-to-host-healthy-Halloween-cooking-demo?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Enjoy-hairraising-fun-in-Maryland?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner A 43-foot climbing tower. A 330-foot zip line. A high ropes challenge course. A giant swing that pulls you back and up to nearly 40 feet into the air before being released. No, it’s not an adventure vacation in New Zealand — it’s... fitness Outdoor Fitness Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:20:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Enjoy-hairraising-fun-in-Maryland?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Biggest-Loser-trainer-gets-her-own-show?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Fans of The Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels will be happy to know that NBC plans to air a new show featuring the popular trainer. In the program, dubbed “Losing It With Jillian,” Michaels will show couples and families how ... fitness TV shows Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:02:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Biggest-Loser-trainer-gets-her-own-show?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d16-MAC-hosts-Ride-of-Hope-for-cancer?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Spinning for breast cancer at the 2008 Ride of Hope.Photo used with permission from MAC. Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., members of Maryland Athletic Club in Timonium will participate in the club’s annual Ride of Hope event to ra... fitness exercise Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:58:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d16-MAC-hosts-Ride-of-Hope-for-cancer?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Be-a-runner-tips-on-getting-started?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Signing up for a race keeps runners motivated. (Photo by Michael Lowery) It’s running season. All sorts of races happen in the fall, from 5K’s to marathons. There was the Baltimore Marathon last weekend, and the Komen Race for the Cure ... fitness running exercise Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:34:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Be-a-runner-tips-on-getting-started?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Get-inspired-by-the-Baltimore-marathon?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Photo by Mark Clem, Corrigan Sports Enterprises This Saturday, Oct. 10, is the Baltimore marathon. Whether you have hopes to run a marathon someday, are thinking about starting a running program, or just need an extra push to start exercising regul... Baltimore Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:09:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Get-inspired-by-the-Baltimore-marathon?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Baltimore-women-Celebrate-Womens-Health--Fitness-Day?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Celebrate Women's Health and Fitness Day. (Royalty free photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.) September 30 is Women’s Health and Fitness Day.  In honor of that, here’s a challenge to all the ladies out there: Do something, no matter ... Women's Health and Fitness Day Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:36:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Baltimore-women-Celebrate-Womens-Health--Fitness-Day?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Baltimore-bans-trans-fat?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Trans fat lurks in many restaurant foods. Eating in Baltimore restaurants may now be a little easier on your heart.  As of Sept. 20, the city prohibits food establishments from serving foods that contain more than 0.5 grams of artery-clogging t... health restaurants Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:34:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Baltimore-bans-trans-fat?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Marylands-Iron-Girl-triathlon-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner The Iron Girl triathlon is Sunday, Aug. 23, at Centennial Park in Columbia. Good luck to all the ladies who are participating!Iron Girl holds 10 events around the country, ranging from 5k’s to triathlons. Maryland’s event is a 0.62 mi... fitness events Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:50:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Marylands-Iron-Girl-triathlon-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Healthy-red-white-and-blue-foods-for-your-July-4th-celebration?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Independence Day weekend is full of fun, fireworks, friends and ... food! Below are some low-cal and festive red, white and blue foods you can serve or bring to your July 4th cookout.• Blue corn chips, tomato salsa and white corn.• Cherr... nutrition holiday food Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:32:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Healthy-red-white-and-blue-foods-for-your-July-4th-celebration?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Caitlins-tips-on-reversing-fat-talk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Photo courtesy of www.operationbeautiful.com Last week I told you about a lovely idea I came across: Operation Beautiful. Caitlin, writer of the blog Healthy Tipping Point, recently came up with Operation Beautiful to help women feel good about the... wellness Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:03:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Caitlins-tips-on-reversing-fat-talk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Go-online-to-find-healthier-restaurant-fare?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner   As more restaurants provide nutrition information, it's becoming easier to dine out without derailing your weight-loss efforts. As such, new resources are popping up online to help diners hone in on healthy fare amid a dizzying array of menu ... food restaurants Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:14:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Go-online-to-find-healthier-restaurant-fare?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Leave-a-note-end-fat-talk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Photo courtesy of OperationBeautiful.com. How many times have you told yourself, "I'm so fat" or "I'll never lose weight" or "I hate this or that about my body"? Do such thoughts make you feel better and inspire you to... wellness Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Leave-a-note-end-fat-talk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Upcoming-race-Pikesville-5K?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner   If your exercise resolve has stalled, registering for a race such as a 5K can be a great incentive to start back up again. Once you commit to a race, you need to train and follow through on your goal. Having something tangible to strive for g... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:26:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Upcoming-race-Pikesville-5K?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Five-healthy-gifts-for-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner    Whoever came up with the idea to make Father's Day fall not only on the weekend but in the summer was smart. What a great opportunity to get outside and not only spend time with dad but burn some calories, too. Whether the dad in your l... gifts Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:43:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Five-healthy-gifts-for-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Creating-your-own-value-menu?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner Americans spend almost 50 percent of their food budget on restaurants, and fast food restaurants continue to do well despite the recession, according to a report by the research firm RNCOS.You still gotta eat — even in hard financial times. And... nutrition food tips Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:01:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Creating-your-own-value-menu?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Baltimore-Womens-Classic-5K?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner The Baltimore Women's Classic 5K, which began in 1976, is the country's second-oldest race for women only. It raises money to fight uterine and ovarian cancers. This year's race will be Sunday, June 28 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. If you are ... running Outdoor Fitness Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:33:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1442-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Baltimore-Womens-Classic-5K?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Healthy-Living-Examiner