Today is the one year anniversary of Building Nutrition! THANK YOU for reading our site and learning from us! We appreciate each and every one of you and, as always, welcome your comments and feedback.

So, today, I’m going to take a different approach and post about a few of my favorite articles:

First article: Mental Challenges to Weight Loss. In this article, I described some motivational techniques to help you stick to your goals.

First series of articles: Marathon Training Tips for New Runners (written by my husband); it was series of 7 articles that describes several parts of new running: equipment, shoes, motivation, hydration, etc. Check it out if you are thinking of training for a marathon, or if you want some tips on running in general.

Some of my favorite posts:

Great physical activity websites for kids–I always enjoy finding fun activities online that encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

18 ways to eat healthy during the holidays–this post is timeless! There will always be family gatherings and holiday parties to attend, and I like to help all of you keep your weight and food intake under control!

Healthy cooking during the holidays–this post, too, is timeless, on how to reduce calories in foods without skimping on taste. Check it out!

Great nutrition and physical activity gifts for kids, part 1 and 2–I also enjoyed these posts because it’s so crucial for kids to learn about nutrition and enjoy being active. And then, I bought one of the games for my nieces and got to play it with them–and hear my niece say “this game makes me sweaty” was priceless!

I have also enjoyed several of my National Nutrition Month® posts, but more of those articles to come.

I have varied my posts a lot over the year, from reviewing books and foods I’ve tried, to running and exercise tips, motivational strategies (including treating yourself right), and small nutrition changes you can make to become healthier (and ways to get in those key nutrients). I have enjoyed the first year of my website and enjoy helping you, the reader, build your nutrition and fitness knowledge and build a healthier you!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any specific articles that you would like to see in the future. Once again, Thank You!

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