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Q. Dear Fitz. My high school offers very few sports, but I'd like to play something. I'd like to try out for football, but my old-fashioned mother thinks that will make me a "tomboy". What do you think? Katie

A. You've come to the right place Katie! I happen to have embedded myself in the traditionally male sport of full-contact kickboxing, and you know what? It made me a better woman! Sports are sports. Whether you play with a ball, racket, gloves or sneakers...sports are just a more fun way to exercise and flex your competitive muscles. Period.

I loved getting in the ring to try and knock an opponent out. I loved the strategy, speed, and power of the event. Fighting, in fact, is one of my favorite things to do. Some of the girls I've competed against thought they had to take on some sort of macho persona. Short hair, yucky jeans, and mean snarls. I, on the other hand, preferred to act like a monster in the ring and show up to the after-party like a lady in a pretty dress and heels. Embracing my athleticism, strength and courage has allowed me to appreciate how wonderful it is to be a woman. A strong, athletic, educated woman who loves to have the doors held for her.

Pop quiz time! Which of the following breads is the healthiest: Rye, multigrain, whole wheat, white, or 12 grain? The answer is plain old whole wheat. Surprised? You're not alone.

A visit to the bread department in your supermarket can be overwhelming and confusing. There are so many varieties that look and sound like they're the best for you, but really, they might not be. Web MD has put together this informative video on breads, explaining the ins and outs of the bread aisle. As for why whole wheat is your best bet? It's probably the only one that actually uses whole grain flour -- the rest are likely just white bread with some seeds mixed in.

I'm pretty simple so I've always stuck to whole wheat anyway. What about you?