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American Idol for Fitness?

With the Hollywood writers on strike and few shows continuing on from fall, we have turned to online viewing and testing new ones. My husband’s pick this week was American Gladiators. I was reluctant to sit down with him for what I was expecting to be a Professional Wrestling experience. I [...]

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Veterans Day Thank You

Military Tribute, Thank You Veterans
Dear Shipmates, Classmates, Friends and fellow Veterans,
Thank you for your service and devotion. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ryan and Cindy

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Paula Radcliffe Needs No One’s Approval

After 2 hours and 23 minutes, Paula Radcliffe crossed the finish line to win the New York City Marathon for women. 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 23 minutes–that’s a little over 5 minute miles! Rather than focus on her victory, judgments are made about her training so soon after pregnancy. She gave [...]

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Navy Beats Notre Dame

Navy Defeats Notre Dame in 3 OT 46-44. It may not sound like a big deal, but for all Navy Grads and Midshipmen, it’s huge. Of course, it’s only second to Navy defeating Army, which can never be topped by any event!!! Navy just ended a 43 year [...]

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Does Mom’s Body Composition Affect Baby’s Body Composition for Life?

According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
British researchers found that women who had a relatively high percentage of body fat or were self-described “slow walkers” tended to have fatter babies.
The article, Mom’s weight, fitness affects newborn’s fatness, was released at Reuters.com on March 16, 2007. The study did [...]

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Why the Federal Government is Ineffective in Combating Obesity

I came across an interesting article on CNN.com about obesity and the Federal Government, Report: National Strategy Needed to Fight Fat. I am not an advocate of Federal involvement in Weight Loss and Exercise Programs. Between the Center of Disease Control, The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and MyPyramid.gov, the [...]

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