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If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be IT.

The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience.

Late 90’s Pop Culture reference aside, it is still so important to protect yourself when you’re out in the sun. Mr Burger (the Sub at MVHS, you know who I’m talking about) would definately agree.

And though the jury is technically still out on the safty of tanning beds, I’d be steering clear of those too. No matter what the Tanning Bed Industry may say, it is hard to believe that dirrect exposure to UV rays isnt harmful.

Enjoy the summer now! But stay safe too so you can contuine to enjoy man summers to come

Have you seen the new USDA Food Pyramid?

There are actually 12 of them, based on your age, gender and physical activity. You can find yours at MyPyramid.gov.

There has been a lot of criticism over this new pyramid…

ABC TV “Eating has never been so confusing.”
Time magazine “about as useful as an amber terror alert.”
The Rhode Island Providence Journal “McPyramid scheme.” (The marketing firm that developed the new pyramid campaign also has McDonalds as a client)
The Times Leader of Willkes Barre, Pa “a puzzling mess.”
The Kansas Wichita Eagle “It’s like one of those baffling pictographic diagrams you see on warning labels—full of slashes, circles, exclamation points and stick-figure men with dots for heads, but signifying nothing.”
The Houston Chronicle “eating well shouldn’t be so complicated.”

Too complicated? Seriously??? If eating correctly was easy, everyone would be fit and healthy and we wouldn’t need a guide in the first place. Personally, I can’t complain about some free information on eating well from a reliable source. But maybe it is silly to trust the FDA.

I need to get my butt in gear, and in shape… not only so I will look fabulous at Heath’s wedding in July, but also just to be all around healthy. I’ve successfully lost weight in the past, and done a great job at putting it right back on, oh dear. This time is going to be different!

I’ve taken up Pilates… it’s great cause I can do them in the comfort of my own room, and I can do it while watching The Food Network, so it’s hard to make excuses not to.

Find of the Day: This month’s Cooking Light has a nice article about Joseph Pilates and a workout to download.