May 28, 2013
Disconnect to Reconnect
Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on May 26 31, 2013 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett I nag at my teenage sons to get off the computer, yet I am the one with the problem. It is a subtle ailment,…
May 20, 2013
Empathy Healthy for us All
Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on May 19, 2013 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett “Empathy,” according to Psychology Today, “is the experience of understanding another person's condition from their perspective. You place yourself in their shoes and feel what…
Week 16: Maintaining Long-Term Weight Loss and Preventing Relapse
May 10, 2013
Week 16: Maintaining Long-Term Weight Loss and Preventing Relapse
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Small Investment Well Worth the Return
May 1, 2013
Small Investment Well Worth the Return
By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on April 31, 2013 As I enter the gym behind Sam’s Stadium, I am greeted by a brightly colored banner that reads “BISD Wellness is Hot Stuff!” and a friendly…
Week 9: What to do if you get off track
March 22, 2013
Week 9: What to do if you get off track
Click here to download PDF What to do if you get off track There may be times when you don't follow your plans for healthy eating or being active. These are known as slips. Slips are normal and to be…
March 15, 2013
Week 8: Strength Training
Click here to download as a PDF Strength Training By this time, you should be performing moderate-vigorous physical activities about 175 minutes per week. Let’s review the physical activity goals: Try to be active on most days of the week…