As a new triathlete with a strong history of swimming, I found the recent development in the New York City triathlon too important to ignore.  A swimming requirement was added after this year’s popular race due to two deaths.  Now, all swimmers will be required to sign a waiver stating that they have swum at […]

The holidays are a time for family gatherings, friendly parties, and celebration. But, as most everyone knows, this time of year also brings temptation, (possible) weight gain, and an abundance of holiday eating advice. Wading through the diet tips and survival guides can be exhausting and sometimes even the most well-intentioned guides can be impractical. […]

I am surrounded by dietitians and nutrition-minded people on a daily basis. It seems like we all live by snacking and most dietitians I know have food with them at all times — I myself find it hard to go more than a few hours without a small, healthy snack. The basic idea is that […]

I picked up a Runner’s World magazine for my flight to Tennessee over Thanksgiving break.  I will admit that the initial act of buying a running magazine was a huge step for me.  However, writing this is another big step – I am actually beginning to enjoy running. After running 12 miles without properly training, […]

When it comes to smartphones, you can accomplish just about anything with the push of a button. Everything from recipes to diet advice, you can find it all in the App Store. Soon to be added to that list is a new calorie-counting application: PlateMate. Harvard engineering students developed PlateMate, software that uses crowd-sourcing to […]