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Finishing Strong

By Sally Hara, on April 15th, 2014%

The Boston Marathon is just around the corner and I find myself thinking of my many friends and clients who will be participating. Athletes across the country are busy training for this and many other endurance events in the coming months. Triathletes, cyclists, runners, hikers, mountain climbers, and so many others are figuring out . . . → Read More: Finishing Strong

Can You Find Health by Avoiding Sugar?

By Sally Hara, on March 21st, 2014%

I’m going to make a prediction. A few years from now, people are going to look back and scoff at all the ‘sugar is evil” advice that is so prevalent these days, just as they are now scoffing at the “fat is evil” advice that was common in the 80’s and 90’s. It . . . → Read More: Can You Find Health by Avoiding Sugar?

Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

By Sally Hara, on July 16th, 2013%

Female athletes are at increased risk for iron deficiency.

Female athletes are twice as likely to develop iron deficiencies as non-active individuals. . . . → Read More: Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

“Carb Back Loading” ….For Real?

By Sally Hara, on March 27th, 2013%

THE CLAIM

What is Carb Back Loading? It appears to be one of the latest sports nutrition myths to hit the gyms. The claims are that it can help you to “lean out and gain muscle”. A recent article in Men’s Fitness explains it this way “As the name implies, this . . . → Read More: “Carb Back Loading” ….For Real?

Carb-Loading Tips (and other nutrition hints for endurance events)

By Sally Hara, on June 20th, 2012%

Anyone planning on participating in a marathon, triathlon, century ride, long hike, climb, or other endurance event this weekend or in the near future?

Here are a few quick tips for those of you who are carb loading for an endurance event: Start increasing your carbohydrate intake 3 to 4 days before the event. True . . . → Read More: Carb-Loading Tips (and other nutrition hints for endurance events)

Exercise-Induced “Food Intolerances”

By Sally Hara, on June 5th, 2012%

Athletes may experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems resulting from food intolerances that are directly related to exercise and which are not a present when not exercising. . . . → Read More: Exercise-Induced “Food Intolerances”

Lessons Learned from My Fat Dog…. about Fit Kids and Lazy Days.

By Sally Hara, on March 20th, 2012%

Several weeks ago I looked at my beloved pooch and had to make a confession: he is fat… and it’s my fault. I was humbled by my emergence from denial. Operation “Fit Dog” went into practice. In a nutshell, more walks, fewer treats. Though I’ve developed some decent exercise habits over the years, I . . . → Read More: Lessons Learned from My Fat Dog…. about Fit Kids and Lazy Days.

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