As a dietitian, food is my life. I spend much of my time helping people try new foods and improve their eating behaviors. (I love my job!) I especially enjoy working with parents. It’s a chance to show them how eating well with their kids can be fun and help build [...]
Michelle Obama wants everyone to be healthier, especially kids. She wants to reverse childhood obesity within one generation! Frankly, it would be great if I had to find other work because everyone on the planet ate well and exercised an adequate amount. Until then, there is a lot of work to be done. For years, [...]
The much-anticipated release of NBC’s mega-hit reality show gives fans the ability to workout like a contestant. Not only that, but they can train along-side some of the show’s most popular former contestants, like Jim Germanakos, Bernie Salazar, Ali Vincent, or Michelle Aguilar. Just like you see on The Biggest Loser, you’ll be able to [...]
This week’s episode of The Biggest Loser headed to Washington, D.C. to educate Members of Congress about their journey. I think this is so important because these are the nation’s lawmakers. I’ve blogged about The Biggest Loser so many times showcasing the “science” behind their diets from the show’s dietitian all the way to asking [...]
I am thrilled to bring you this interview with “mom” (and former Biggest Loser contestant) Mandi Kramer. Ever feel like you are superwoman? Trying to juggle the needs of your kids, spouse, friends, and other family members? It’s a wonder you get ANY work done. Exercise and eating healthy seem more like a pipe dream. [...]
Bernardo “Bernie” Salazar, last year’s “at home” winner of TV’s “The Biggest Loser,” has been bringing his message of healthful living to Capitol Hill. Since claiming the $100,000 prize last April, he has traveled to Washington, D.C. three times to promote the importance of exercise and government funding for fitness programs.
He first came last May [...]
Hey Everyone, it’s Bernie! I am in celebration mode this week. First of all, I got to watch my brother receive his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He was “hooded” and everything. Very cool. Then I got to crush my personal best record for a half marathon at the Indy Mini. I also got to celebrate [...]
Hey everyone! It’s Bernie Salazar. I just wanted to write a quick note to let y’all know I’m running in a half marathon on Saturday May 2nd in Indianapolis – The Indy Mini.
It’s a family affair! My brother and mother will be joining me. When I was over 300 pounds, the only running I [...]
Bernie Salazar and Rebecca Scritchfield proudly announce a new beginning. Together, they created The Nurture Principles a one-of-a-kind “edutainment” experience that can help you break down internal barriers to wellness – and make changes that can save your life!
What makes them the experts? Life experiences! (that’s where “nurture” comes from – the nature vs. nurture [...]