My Pyramid Menu Plannerhttp://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx Fitsmi says: One word…FREE! Here’s a meal planner based on the My Pyramid food system. You can use this to make sure you’re planning balanced meals. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute interactive meal plannerhttp://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi National Diabetes Education program recipe and meal planner guidehttp://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/MealPlanner/ Cookin’ with Googlehttp://www.researchbuzz.org/wp/tools/cookin-with-google/ Fitsmi says: Cookin’ With [...]

Teens Health.org www.teenshealth.org Fitsmi says: This site is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation and is aimed at teens looking for accurate information about health, relationships, and growing up. Weight Control Information Network www.win.niddk.nih.gov Fitsmi says: This site has all kinds of information about weight control, including some for parents and teens. www.girlshealth.gov (also www.4girls.gov) Fitsmi [...]

Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off – and What They Wish Parents Knew By: Anne M. Fletcher http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Loss-Confidential-Teens-Parents/dp/061843366X Teenage Waistland: A Former Fat-Camper Weighs in on Living Large, Losing Weight, And How Parents Can (And Can’t) Help By: Abby Ellin http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Waistland-Former-Fat-Camper-Parents/dp/1586484605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232736274&sr=1-1 The American Dietetic Association Guide to Healthy Eating for [...]

Alight http://www.alight.com/index.html Fitsmi says: Alight offers Forever 21 type clothes for Plus Sized girls. Avenue http://www.avenue.com Fitsmi says: Avenue looks like it skews a little older (they have a separate section for career). However, they do sell some trendy pieces and also plus size Seven7 jeans. Apple Bottoms http://www.applebottoms.com/shop.php Prom Girl http://www.promgirl.com/shop/pretty_princess_plus?siteID=CFyMLDb8pR8-jw7QkEF7D9UhcMPQ6jm7Rg Fitsmi says: This [...]

Ever just wanted someone to tell you what to cook, what to buy or what to do? We’ve gathered a list of resources for meal planning, where to shop for your daughter, or what book to read to help you feel like you just finally…get it. Check out the categories below, and if you have [...]