in moderation, we didn't particularly like this finding but had to share. If for nothing other than good discussion. So, please, discuss!
BBQ 911
Tis the season for barbecues, and with barbecues come red meat, white buns, heavy sides and creamy dips. Not exactly a Fit Bottomed Girls' BFF, right?
Well, sort of. Besides always bringing the fruit and veggie tray or wheat buns, there
are ways to eat healthy at a barbecue and still have fun. For me, I'm happiest with a turkey dog with mustard, a huge wedge of watermelon and a light beer, followed by washers or bean-bag toss to stretch the legs. Nothing makes me happier. Read on for some more tips to getting through that next get-together. I
particularly enjoy the tip that uses your cell phone to measure out your protein.
Other tips to surviving the BBQ.Bun in the Oven
I'd always heard that when you're pregnant, you should gain about 25-35 pounds. Within the context of GROWING A PERSON INSIDE YOU that seems fair, and lets you eat as much ice cream and Chinese as you crave while still being under "doctor's orders." However, for the first time, new guidelines from The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine state that not everyone should gain the same amount of lbs to be healthy. For those with a BMI greater than 30, weight gain should be limited to just 11 to 20 pounds, the Institute says.
Since I've never had a baby in my belly, I'm no expert, but it makes sense that those with a higher BMI would want to gain less weight for both the mom's and the baby's health. All you moms out there, what do you think?
That darn baby weight. —
Jenn
Photo grabbed frommalias,ReneSandmeemalon Flickr. 
Crash Into Me
BBQ 911
Well, sort of. Besides always bringing the fruit and veggie tray or wheat buns, there are ways to eat healthy at a barbecue and still have fun. For me, I'm happiest with a turkey dog with mustard, a huge wedge of watermelon and a light beer, followed by washers or bean-bag toss to stretch the legs. Nothing makes me happier. Read on for some more tips to getting through that next get-together. I particularly enjoy the tip that uses your cell phone to measure out your protein.
Other tips to surviving the BBQ.
Bun in the Oven
Since I've never had a baby in my belly, I'm no expert, but it makes sense that those with a higher BMI would want to gain less weight for both the mom's and the baby's health. All you moms out there, what do you think?
That darn baby weight.
— Jenn
Photo grabbed frommalias,ReneSandmeemalon Flickr.