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Building Confidence in Your Teen
The most awkward time for you child is when they stop being a kid but aren’t quite an adult. Their bodies are changing, and their hormones are going nuts. Some handle it gracefully, but most freak out. And it doesn’t help that the role models they are presented with in the media are airbrushed into oblivion and have press agents to make sure they’re saying the right things for their image. The reality your teen faces is filled with so much fake-ness, it’s hard for them to look at themselves and recognize that what is real is normal and perfect.
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Anybody’s Miracle [Book Review]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing author Laura Hercher, after reading her book, Anybodys Miracle. Laura is a genetic counselor and instructor at Sarah Lawrence College Joan H. Marks Human Genetics Program. Anybodys Miracle is a great read for anyone that has experienced infertility and sought treatment for it or anyone interested in learning more about the many different ways families are built. It is a fictional story that follows multiple …
How Can a Teenager Increase Body Weight?
Much media emphasis has been placed on teenagers who are overweight, but not as much emphasis has been placed on teens who are underweight. Underweight teenagers can be concerned about their physical appearance, too. In some cases, underweight teens do not have enough energy to keep up with their growing bodies, according to the Center for Young Women’s Health. Combine that with an active lifestyle, and teens can likely burn more calories than they consume. With the help of their parents, teenagers can get to a healthier weight. Eating disorders, however, are an entirely different issue that you should address with your doctor.
Exercises for Muscle Building & Toning Without Equipment
Gym memberships are expensive and workout equipment is hardly conducive for small living spaces. Fortunately, you do not need a Pilates machine for muscle building and toning. Many exercises can be completed at home without equipment, and the results are a completely sculpted body. Perform these exercises several times a week on non-consecutive days. For the fastest results, do each movement until you feel like you are unable to do one more.
Building Muscle Diets
To build muscles through a daily diet, your body needs a balance of protein and complex carbohydrates. It also needs fiber and plenty of vitamins and minerals. The keys are incorporating lean sources of protein in combination with good sources of complex carbohydrates and nutrients; think whole grains, vegetables and fruits.