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The Jacksons, That's All Folks! We're Ready, So Bring on Tomorrow

by Deidra Jackson, Posted May 31st 2011 9:00AM

Watch Videos of the Other Healthy Families! if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_663867695001','codever':0.1, ...I'm craving roasted-garlic hummus with toasted pita chips right now.
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The Jacksons, Week 33: Mother and Son, 2.0

by Deidra Jackson, Posted May 24th 2011 9:00AM

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A Japanese steakhouse chef has a grilled egg to throw? Jackson's there to catch it. He ...I like to tell people who see the new me that I'm an upgrade of my former self.
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The Jacksons, Week 32: Spinning Poultry, Waiting Family

by Deidra Jackson, Posted May 17th 2011 9:00AM

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Jackson: Maybe if I stare at them they'll cook faster! Credit: Deidra Jackson Go ahead ...Go ahead and say something negative about rotisserie bird. I dare you.
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The Jacksons, Week 31: Running for My Life

by Deidra Jackson, Posted May 10th 2011 9:00AM

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I have arrived. Credit: Deidra Jackson
What makes me think I can run a 10k?
I mean, I ...What makes me think I can run a 10k?
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The Jacksons, Week 30: Knowledge Is Bliss

by Deidra Jackson, Posted May 3rd 2011 9:00AM

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Look at how happy I am in my healthy state! Credit: Jenn Hall How do I know I've reached ...How do I know I've reached a sort of health and fitness nirvana? I have absolutely no regrets about eating, period.
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The Jacksons, Week 29: The Scale Does Not Tell All

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Apr 26th 2011 9:00AM

Watch Videos of the Other Healthy Families! if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_663867695001','codever':0.1, ...I'm still losing it. Weight, that is. And it feels good.
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The Jacksons, Week 28: Walk This Way

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Apr 19th 2011 9:00AM

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Mississippi has the country's highest heart disease death rate. I joined a campus walk as ...A gorgeous clear, blue sky and the promise of burned calories was enough to lure me out of my office for a short spell -- and for a great national cause.
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The Jacksons, Week 27: Much Respect Due -- to Fruits and Veggies

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Apr 12th 2011 9:00AM

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It was a pleasure to dig into all this leafy freshness at dinner the other day. Jack's is ...With the apples, oranges and peaches piled high, gleaming and arched toward the ceiling, and the broccoli crowns and string beans looking fresh and crisp, Jack and I couldn't resist heading in their direction.
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The Jacksons, Week 26: The Season of Sacrifice

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Apr 5th 2011 9:00AM

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The family that does push-ups together stays healthy together. Credit: Deidra ...Jack and I both are giving up chocolate for Lent. No, we've never gorged ourselves on it, but boy, did we find pleasure in eating it.
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The Jacksons, Week 25: Revving Up the Lawnmower -- The Blood, Sweat and Tears

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Mar 29th 2011 9:00AM

Watch Video of the other Healthy Family Challengers if(typeof ...Most yardwork chores are instant calorie-burners, due to the rigorous exertion; but for Jackson, this day, it also was a trial by fire, as my dad showed him the "proper" way to mow the lawn.
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