If you’re confused about carbs, protein, or what’s actually “healthy,” you’re not alone. Let’s break it down simply. A few weeks ago, I gave a nutrition clinic for a half marathon training group that I volunteer with. I look forward to this clinic every year—sharing practical nutrition strategies with people preparing to run 13.1 miles, many for the very first time. After the session, a few runners came up to ask questions, which is pretty typical. But this time, three differ

Has anyone ever said something that made you so angry you’re still thinking about it almost a year later? Last summer, I was helping a family member with an estate sale. My sister-in-law and I were selling a heavy workbench to a man. When he was ready to move it to his truck, he looked at the two of us and asked: “Is there a man around who can help me move this?”

When I was growing up, I was called “chubby,” which was apparently a perfectly acceptable word to use in the 80s. I was embarrassed that my jeans were “Pretty Plus” sizes. My mom was always going on a diet, and most of the time, my sister and I went on the diet with her. When I was in middle school, my mom and I went on a road trip with my aunt. My mom forgot to tell her that we were both “on a diet,” so she brought a grocery bag full of junk food for the road. My aunt was so