
If you've ever experienced shin splints then you know they are no fun and can really put a damper on your running schedule. The good news is that they aren't usually serious. The bad news is that when it comes to healing them, time is the best medicine.

The
number one resolution of 2008, hand picked by you guys, was to exercise more. In case you're looking to finally keep with an exercise routine this year, here are some basic
tips for sticking with it:
- Before you start a program, explore your options. Select something you'll enjoy, which will improve the chances that you'll stick with it.
- Start slowly.
Handwashing Week officially began yesterday on the 16th, but you have six more days to wash your hands. This week is just a reminder to get those good hygiene habits in place before cold and flu season. As a mom, I like telling my girls that it is handwashing week since it sounds so official how could they not want to suds up their hands.

Are you taking advantage of the abundance of fresh produce summer has to offer? Maybe you are making a bunch of fruit pies, crisps and crumbles? If you are making a lot of summer desserts here are a few ways to
make them a bit more "lite."
- You can usually use less sugar in the fruit portion than the recipe says.

Remember the summers of your youth, jumping rope on the sidewalk with your friends? Good fun mixed with good exercise that didn't even feel like exercise. I am here to say, it might just be time to put jumping rope back into your fitness routine.