Is TV Your Weight-Loss Saboteur?
Today's post is courtesy of Matt Denos, PhD, a biologist and writer interested in obesity treatment research and issues related to nutrition, weight-loss and medical diet programs. If you need more...
View ArticleGrandma on Grandma Violence on One Born Every Minute
Now that I'm pregnant, I've been regularly tuning into TLC's A Baby Story while I drink my morning coffee. I also get hooked on I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, but I want to discuss that in a post on...
View ArticleHow to Impress a Birth Mom Modern Family-style
Modern Family is one of my very favorite shows on television. Any show that can turn "Al Bundy" into someone that doesn't remind me of Al Bundy is pretty impressive in my book. Not to mention that I...
View ArticleThe Office Talks Pregnancy Again—This Time With Helen Mirren
These days, funny pregnancy videos and The Office seem to go together better than peas and carrots. There's just so much funny stuff to share! Case in point? A recent clip where the gang daydreams...
View ArticleMy Evolving Philosophy on TV and Kids — and A Live-Action DVD My Kids Love
To say you evolve as a mother is the understatement of the century. Before you become a mom, you have this idea of what kind of mom you will be, what you'll feed your kids, and the philosophies you'll...
View ArticleKick Off the Season With This Football Workout
I love spending a cool fall day watching a game of football on TV. But what if you don’t have a few hours to just chill and relax during the big game? Or what if your husband is one to watch The Big...
View ArticleMy Rules for Screen Time
When my first child was born, I really wanted to limit screen time. So much so that I would feel guilty if I was breastfeeding while multitasking on my then-BlackBerry (two phones later, I still miss...
View ArticleBe On A Game Show While You’re Giving Birth!
I have three words for the newest TLC show, Labor Games: OH MY GOSH. Okay, who am I kidding, I have more words than that! But I’ll let you watch so you know what I’m talking about first: Can’t see the...
View ArticleInteractive Peppa Pig Workout
Like millions of children around the world, my daughter is obsessed with Peppa Pig. We have every possible episode of Peppa Pig DVRed from Nick Jr., we are proud owners of a Peppa Pig bath towel and...
View ArticleBe On A Game Show While You’re Giving Birth!
I have three words for the newest TLC show, Labor Games: OH MY GOSH. Okay, who am I kidding, I have more words than that! But I’ll let you watch so you know what I’m talking about first: Can’t see the...
View ArticleBob’s the Boss in Season 17 of The Biggest Loser
Good news, Bob Harper fans — your favorite tattooed trainer has moved out from his hideaway in Comeback Canyon to host The Biggest Loser, which has its season 17 premiere tonight at 9 p.m. ET. “I’m...
View ArticleBiggest Loser Season 17 Premiere Recap: ‘Can’t Buy Thin!’
*SPOILER ALERT!* We’re recapping tonight’s Biggest Loser episode (get all the recaps here!), so avert your eyes if you don’t want to know what happened. Temptation Nation is the theme of season 17 of...
View ArticleThe Just Jillian Interactive Workout
Are you guys watching Just Jillian, Jillian Michaels’ new reality TV show that gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at her business, her workouts and her life? We are! And, OMG, we’re obsessed. We mean,...
View Article10 Women Aim to Start ‘Strong’ and Finish Stronger in NBC Show
We’ve heard it plenty of times: “strong is the new skinny,” but we prefer to say, “strong is the new strong.” And tonight, NBC shows us just how strong 10 everyday women can become when they’re paired...
View ArticleYour Interactive Presidental Debate Workout
You’ve seen the drinking games. You know to expect the unexpected. The whole event may make you want to eat your feelings and swear off social media altogether (and we understand that). But instead...
View ArticleInteractive Peppa Pig Workout
Like millions of children around the world, my daughter is obsessed with Peppa Pig. We have every possible episode of Peppa Pig DVRed from Nick Jr., we are proud owners of a Peppa Pig bath towel and...
View ArticlePodcast Ep 49: Akbar Gbajabiamila, American Ninja Warrior Host
NFL star, sports commentator and entertainment personality Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts the popular Emmy-nominated show, “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC, following competitors as they tackle a series of...
View ArticlePodcast Ep 51: Travis Brorsen of My Big Fat Pet Makeover
With the U.S. pet obesity rate for dogs and cats at 50 percent, Animal Planet decided to hire expert dog trainer Travis Brorsen to star in its newest reality series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover, to help...
View ArticleHow Oscar Chavez of the The Voice Australia Lost 160 Pounds By Changing His...
Looking for a little healthy inspiration and body positivity? Look no further than the following interview we did with Oscar Chavez of the The Voice Australia who has lost 160 pounds by opening up,...
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