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The Jacksons, Week 22: What's Better Than Meeting Goals? Beating Them!

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Mar 8th 2011

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A steady stream of electronica through my ear buds and a boost of self-confidence helped quell my ...I aimed to finish the race in at least 48 minutes; however, I crossed the goal of my first 5K competition in about 43. And, in my mind, because of that, I won, even if I was far from nabbing first place.

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The Drevitches, Week 22: The Sledding Hill Workout

by Gary Drevitch, Posted Mar 7th 2011

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Benjamin, embarking on another climb up the sledding hill. Photo courtesy Gary Drevitch I am ...I am profoundly ambivalent about my family's annual ski vacation.

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The Hatch-Palucks, Week 21: 120 Minutes

by Amy Hatch, Posted Mar 3rd 2011

Henry takes a rare break from his workout to watch the cupcakes bake. Credit: Amy Hatch

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Ladies and gentlemen, I have a ...Looking to drop 15 pounds in the blink of an eye? Want to slim down without fad diets? Need more exercise in your life? Want to get in at least 120 minutes of activity every week?

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The Quintanas, Week 21: Pain and Emptiness

by Victoria Michelle Quintana, Posted Mar 2nd 2011

Gladys looking out over the water in the Florida Keys. Credit: Dagmara Rodriguez

When you are hurting so much that you don't know ...When you are hurting so much that you don't know where to turn, food becomes sort of a pain meter.

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The Jacksons, Week 21: A Health and Fitness Code of Ethics

by Deidra Jackson, Posted Mar 1st 2011

If practice makes perfect, Jackson is well on his way to being the next Shaun White -- at some point. Credit: Deidra Jackson I was ...No lazy Saturday spent parked in front of the TV; this day, my son Jackson opted instead to grab his board and try to ride the ramps, rails and half-pipes.

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The Drevitches, Week 21: We Lace Up the Skates (Well, Not All of Us)

by Gary Drevitch, Posted Feb 28th 2011

The boys are ready to get their skate on at Chelsea Piers. Photo: Gary Drevitch When it comes to finding new sports to teach my kids, a ...When it comes to finding new sports to teach my kids, a good standard is: If I don't do it, they should.

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