Week in Review: August 11 to August 17

If you missed our daily postings this past week, we invite you to take some time to catch up on our prior week's news and gear up for a new week of healthy living information and inspiration.

School starts for my kiddos tomorrow, which pretty much means summer is over for our family of four. Back to early bedtimes, homework routines, and all sorts of fun learning. If you are in the market for learning during this back-to-school season, you might want to study up on these great posts.

• It's a good thing school is about to start, because most kids put on weight over the summer months. This post tells all.
• Could it be those large, hot, gooey pretzels that are packing the pounds on your kids -- and you? Martha says it's a real possibility.
  
• Want to shed a few and get in tip-top shape? Kristen shares some Olympic secrets that will set you on the right track.
• Maggie lets us in on some weight training Do's and Don'ts.
• We're on a roll in the fitness department this week. Fitz wants you to try this cool tool for bettering your pull-ups, push-ups, dips, decline rows, scull crushers, planks, and more.
• Bev might be headed for a marathon soon -- if she can build up her tolerance for lots of beer. Intrigued? Check out the full story here.
• Chris tells us to pay attention to the carbs we get from fruits and veggies.
• And Debra tells us to hurry up and enjoy what's left of summer with these healthy frozen drinks.