Oktoberfest

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Join Tara Arnold, Mr. Oregon 2013, at Oaks Park Saturday September 21st as she kicks off the kids Oktoberfest Kids run. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon for future events. See you … Continue reading

5, 2, 1, 0 Pledge

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          It’s so easy!!! Just add more in your diet. Try something new (make it a try it Tuesday), cook them a different way (bake, steam, eat them raw), share with a friend.    Unplug from … Continue reading

GoodnessKnows, Healthy Grocery Girl, and Portland Bicycle Tours

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Goodnessknows bars…my new snack obsession!! These little squares are new to Portland, Denver and Seattle. This month I helped welcome them to the bike capital of our state… Portland.  I took part in a very fun bike excursion with Portland Bicycle … Continue reading

Save The Date

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Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon will host it’s next event in Beaverton May 18th at Stoller Middle School from 11-2pm!! Check out this video from out last event at University of Portland. For more Movin’ It updates visit www.movingoregon.org!!! In health, … Continue reading

Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke

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While I was reading through American Heart Association’s website last night I came across a heart wrenching article called Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke.  I was so saddened to learn these statistics. “Hispanics and Latinos face even higher risks of cardiovascular diseases because of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.” … Continue reading

Breanna Bond,9, Loses 66 Pounds, Maintains Healthy Diet

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I wanted to share this inspiring story of a families success at getting healthy together. The Bond family helped their 9 year old daughter loose 66 pounds by moving more and eating better foods. This article was posted on the … Continue reading

Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon Kick Off Event

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Dear Friends, I’m beyond excited to share with you what my team of amazing friends and I have been working on since the pageant……  As Mrs. Oregon America 2013, I have started a non-profit called “Movin’ it with Mrs. Oregon.” I believe … Continue reading

Shorter Life Spans

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Today I feel that I need to share the more serious side of what our nation as a whole is facing as our obesity rates rise. I do this not to scare, intimidate, or belittle. I share this with you in … Continue reading

Pediatric Obesity… Buzz Words?

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Pediatric Obesity….What do you think of when you hear those words? Are there negative connotations or stigmas attached? Have these words become buzz words in our society? When I hear the words “Pediatric Obesity” I think of a huge problem that … Continue reading

Spice up your Workout

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Spice Up Your Workout Routine with Non-Traditional Exercises By: Jim Rollince (Head of the Creative Writing Department for Gym Source) & Tara Arnold RN Being truly healthy means taking care of both your body and spirit.  Because traditional forms of exercise, such … Continue reading