How One Mom is Promoting a Healthy Body Image

By , SparkPeople Blogger
A round-up of the most interesting and thought-provoking stories of the week.

'Having the perfect body isn't all it's cracked up to be': Mother-of-three hits back at Fit Mom for promoting unhealthy beauty ideals Daily Mail
We shared the story of fitness blogger Maria Kang a couple of months ago on SparkPeople Radio. She's the fitness blogger who posted a pic of herself in a sports bra and shorts with her kids and the caption "what's your excuse?" Now, another mother of three has a must-read response.

F.D.A. Questions Safety of Antibacterial Soaps NYT
The F.D.A. has issued an ultimatum to soap makers: Prove antibacterial ingredients work or take them out of products. Do you use antibacterial soap and other products?

Holiday stress calls for an attitude adjustment USA Today
The most wonderful time of year is often the most stressful. Find out how to reduce bad stress and feel more joy during the holidays. Do the holidays stress you out? How do you cope?

Tis the Seasoning: How Herbs and Spices Can Help You Live Better Boston.com
Herbs and spices do more than add flavor. Find out how your favorite seasonal seasonings might also boost your health--and get the scoop on common pairings. What is your favorite herb or spice?

Why Are You Sitting? Do This Calorie-Crushing Chair Workout FitSugar
Get up on your feet and use your chair for one heckuva workout! Do you ever use household objects or furniture for a creative workout?

Harvard Yoga Scientists Find Proof of Meditation Benefit Bloomberg
Scientists have found that yoga and other mind-body practices can help turn genes that control stress and immunity off and on. Would you take up a meditation or yoga if you knew it would help your health?

Which stories topped your "must-read" list this week?