IN THE TREATMENT OF ADULT WOMEN, we often hold discussions on powerful women being “warriors” in recovery, overcoming the trials of an eating disorder and likely other hardships.
IN WORKING WITH ADOLESCENT GIRLS, I sometimes hear comments on how “sweet” the work of younger girls must be by comparison, or sometimes even how “sad” it must be to see younger girls’ struggle. In response, I routinely say that these girls are the truest warriors – a path less refined by age, but sometimes with just as many battle marks.
SO, HOW DO WE EMPOWER our adolescent girls to be warriors in their recovery while also holding space for them to stay at a developmentally-appropriate place in their life and recovery work?
Clementine Adolescent Treatment Programs Director of Nutrition Services Amanda Mellowspring, MS, RD/N, CEDRD-S is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in program development and clinical application working with eating disorders at various levels of care.
12-Year-Old Nutrition Expert Shares Kids Can Be Active & Healthy
by Kai Nunziato-Cruz
Hey Guys! Kai here from Generation Kai! As a 12 year old I’m just like you, getting ready to go back to school to see my friends again. Oh yeah, and I’m going into the 7th grade! You probably don’t know who I am, and I don’t know who you are so we’re even.
Last year I published a book called, “Digest This Now for Kids!” it’s a quick and easy read about how your body works and what you need to do to get and stay healthy. I talk about everything from food to stress (we’re not supposed to be stressed as kids but some of us are). You’d think we as kids don’t need to learn how to get and stay healthy, we’re kids, we’re supposed to be healthy. So many of us are tired, overweight, on lots of medicines already for whatever health issues we are having. I don’t know about you, but I believe at our age, this shouldn’t be happening! I get asked to write articles for magazines and online blogs all the time to give kids (and even adults) tips on how to be healthier. So, if you’re ready to get healthy and stay healthy this article is for you!
I saw an unbelievable statistic recently at a recent visit to my doctor’s office for my check-up. I thought it would make for a great article.
AMAZING STATISTIC: For every 2 hours you spend on the couch, you increase your chances of obesity by 25%.
As Buddy the Elf would say, “that’s shocking”. I mean, that’s a pretty high percentage. And most people these days are spending 4 – 5 hours on the couch every night so does that mean they are increasing their chances by 50%?
They say the reason is because when you are sitting for long periods of time you obviously aren’t moving your body, so being stagnant doesn’t help. The only thing that moves the lymph is us moving the body. If the body doesn’t move, the lymph doesn’t move. When the lymph gets backed up the toxic build-up begins which includes weight gain.
On top of this many people eat mindlessly while they watch TV – grabbing a bag of their favorite treat and eating away without even realizing how much they’re eating. Eating while watching TV is one of the most dangerous things you can do to your body. When your brain is watching TV you completely lose the mind body connection between your brain and your stomach. Your stomach can’t communicate that you are full so you keep eating.
I know many people watch hours of TV at night as a way to relax. But I’d like to challenge you to find new ways to relax. It doesn’t have to cost money to get up and do things; a walk around the block for example, trying out a new sport like tennis or racquetball, riding your bicycle around the neighborhood, go to your local park, play hide and seek around the house or play a board game, plant a garden, visit a friend, volunteer at a local hospital, take up a new hobby, etc. Honestly anything else you do aside from sit and watch TV every single night of the week is going to be better for your health – both physical health and mental health. To watch a couple of my YouTube videos on some of the things I like to do instead of watching TV click here and here, don’t forget to like and subscribe while you’re there.
I just want to challenge you to start with one night a week of doing something different. I think you will find it very refreshing and you might want to do it more and more as the weeks go on.
ABOUT KAI NUNZIATO-CRUZ:
Kai Nunziato-Cruz is a 12-year-old nutrition expert from Arizona. As the son of Liz Cruz M.D., a board-certified Gastroenterologist, and Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Kai has watched his Moms for years help adults get well and stay well with their books, podcast, online home study program and more and felt it was his mission to take those same teachings to kids.
The inspiration for this head-turning pair of kicks is done by the rapper himself Swizz Beatz . Using colors of purple, orange, and blue it is no wonder why this pair of killer kicks is being talked about.
Not only does this design reveal something unique to the public, but it reflects Swizz’s artistic abilities as he applies the same artistic skills in the music industry. So, wait…Not only is he talented in music, but in designing as well? I sense some double threat–watch out folks!
As a way to promote this pair of sneakers, Reebok shot striking content of the rapper in the comfort of his own home–a place where he relaxes and gets creative.
The promotion of this can be found here if you have not yet seen it–speechless.
The message of his promotional video is that he surrounds himself with art that is considered “disruptive.” Something that he personally admires as inspirational, bold, and absolute daring.
“I wanted to do something with Reebok that was different than what we’ve done together in the past. I wanted to celebrate the ‘disrupters’ aka the Disruptive Kind on all levels,” says Beatz.
Dying to grab a hold of these kicks? Your wish is my command. Click here to purchase them today for $140 (P.S. an orange colorway drops Friday, August 3rd)
“ONE DAY” ADDED TO OVER 28 NEW MUSIC FRIDAY PLAYLISTS ON SPOTIFY
ABOUT LOGIC:
Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated artist Logic – among the top streaming artists in the world with billions of streams to date – burst onto the music scene through a series of mixtapes that led to a significant, rabid underground fan base. His tapes – Young, Broke, and Infamous; Young Sinatra; Young Sinatra: Undeniable; Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, – garnered millions of downloads and streams, jumpstarting a worldwide tour all before signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2014. Since then Logic, has not slowed down dropping his debut album Under Pressure in 2014, following by The Incredible True Story in 2015, the first installation of the Bobby Tarantino mixtape in 2016, his third album Everybody in 2017 and most recently Bobby Tarantino II. The surprise release came fresh after his show-stopping Grammy Awards® performance of the 4x-platinum “1-800-273-8255” (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid.
Born Kevin Roosevelt Moore II and raised in Los Angeles, his evolution as an artist is best articulated by the advice of his father, renowned blues musician Keb’ Mo’, who told his son, “Follow your dharma.” As a child often on tour with his dad, K. Roosevelt frequently found himself in the mist of some of the world’s great musicians and singers.
His formal music education began in middle school and continued at Hamilton Performing Arts High School. He soon began a career as a freelance drummer, gigging for local artists as well as going on tours. After high school, K. Roosevelt attended the Los Angeles Musician’s Institute. His training and influences, and the practical skills he’d picked up from a lifetime around the music industry eventually led him to writing and producing full-time.
In the studio, K. Roosevelt has worked with Jhené Aiko, The Game, OverDoz, Dom Kennedy, Jay 305, Hit-Boy, Casey Veggies, SuperDuper Kyle, and Travis Scott, to name a few.
Cast: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Harry Lloyd, Annie Starke, Elizabeth McGovern Directed by: Björn Runge
Screenplay by: Jane Anderson
Based on the Book by: Meg Wolitzer
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Rated: R
After nearly forty years of marriage, JOAN and JOE CASTLEMAN (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man’s Wife.
Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. Joe’s literary star has blazed since he and Joan first met in the late 1950’s. THE WIFE interweaves the story of the couple’s youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage, thirty-plus years later-a lifetime’s shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love.
The exponent of urban music, Valentino, today launches his new song and music video “Tú y Yo” with his colleagues of the genre Justin Quiles and Nicky Jam.
The expectation is growing day by day for fans of Valentino, who have been able to have a “little taste” of the theme “Tú y Yo” through the social networks of the singer.
“Tú y Yo” is the first song of the famous Puerto Rican after having signed exclusivity with the record label Warner Music Latina. The simple one of urban sort is of the responsibility of the three interpreters; Valentino, Justin Quiles and Nicky Jam, under the production of the renowned Saga WhiteBlack; also “Tú y Yo” comes with an important differential factor and has romantic lyrics, with a sensual and contagious melody.
“Belonging to Warner Music Latina has made me grow more as a professional, more than a blessing is a great commitment that I have made in my career,” says the singer.
The videoclip of the song was recorded during the month of May in the city of Miami, with the direction of photographer and director Mike Ho. The audiovisual piece will be available to the public on all digital platforms starting today, and promises to be a “hit” of summer 2018, to enjoy the usual parties that characterize this time of year.
“We are sure that “Tú y Yo” will become a hymn during this summer, I thank my classmates for accompanying me in this new stage in my career and especially for trusting in this topic, which I am sure the public will love,” says Valentino.
Dutch DJ Duo Yellow Claw is quietly inching towards electronic dance music worldwide supremacy. Formed in 2010, the DJ group made a name for themselves hosting parties for the infamous Amsterdam club Jimmy Woo. Yellow Claw’s music style incorporates elements of trap, house, hip hop, dubstep, hardstyle and moombahton. The DJ Duo has racked up a number of successes over the years and by 2014, their name and music had spread like wildfire. Along the way they’ve worked with mega music artists Major Lazor, Iggy Azalea, DJ Snake, Quavo, etc. The DJ duo has sold out shows across the globe in the US, Europe and Asia. They’ve performed at major music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Electronic Daisy Carnival, Lollapalooza, Coachella, etc. Last Spring, the DJ duo released their sophomore album “Los Amsterdam” which has since amassed over 200-million streams on Spotify and peaked at #1 on the iTunes Dance Albums chart. Not only have they dominated the charts, they have also recently hosted several sold out pop-up stores around the globe for their ‘Blood for Mercy’ clothing line throughout Tokyo, Los Angeles and Jakarta. With the release of their latest album, “New Blood”, Yellow Claw continues to have successful smash-hit singles while touring and playing festivals worldwide.
Multi-platinum Bompton-based rapper YG doubles up today with the launch of the pre-order for his eagerly awaited new album STAY DANGEROUS arriving next Friday, August 3rd via Def Jam Recordings (tracklisting below) – and the release of a new single and music video for one of the album’s premiere tracks, “Handgun” featuring A$AP Rocky. The“Handgun” video will exclusively be broadcasted on BET Jams for the first 24 hours of its release.
STAY DANGEROUS is also now available for pre-order through SPOTIFY’s exclusive Pre-Save platform at http://YG.lnk.to/StayDangerousPreSave. SPOTIFY Pre-Save allows fans to save an album to their collection before it is released and all 3 instant grat tracks will automatically be added to their library and any playlist they choose. Fans who pre-save the album will also receive a Stay Dangerous prize pack which includes, a Stay Dangerous hoodie, Stay Dangerous hat, and a physical copy of the album.
Anticipation is building up to the release of STAY DANGEROUS, follow-up to YG’s acclaimed Still Brazy (June 2016), hailed by the New York Times as “an artisanal, proletarian Los Angeles gangster rap record.” On August 5th, two days after the new album drops, YG will host the STAY DANGEROUS album release concert at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where he will perform the album live in its entirety for the first time. The event will include a fashion show for YG’s popular clothing line 4Hunnid, which will be debuting its new “Kut & Sew” line. Buy tickets for the event here.
“Handgun” follows up YG’s smash single “Big Bank” featuring Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz and Big Sean, released in June, the first single pick from STAY DANGEROUS. The music video for “Big Bank” has amassed over 32 million views. Check out the music video here!
YG has appeared in several films since 2012, including his own Bompton-centric documentary Blame It On the Streets. His next appearance will be in White Boy Rick, a true crime drama upcoming September 2018 from Sony Pictures, starring Matthew McConaughey and Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta). Check out the movie trailer at: http://youtu.be/qns48PtK2io
STAY DANGEROUS TRACKLIST
1. 10 TIMES
2. BULLETPROOF (FEAT. JAY 305)
3. HANDGUN (FEAT. A$AP ROCKY)
4. SUU WHOOP
5. CANT GET IN KANADA
6. TOO COCKY
7. BIG BANK (FEAT. 2 CHAINZ & BIG SEAN & NICKI MINAJ)
8. POWER (FEAT. TY DOLLA $IGN)
9. SLAY (FEAT. QUAVO)
10. 666 (FEAT. YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN)
11. TOO BRAZY (FEAT. MOZZY)
12. PUSSY MONEY FAME
13. DEEPER THAN RAP
14. FREE THE HOMIES INTERLUDE
15. BOMPTOWN FINEST
