Fit Links: A Hot Super (Bowl) Food and Celebrating National Wear Red Day

February 3, 2012 at 3:19 pm
By Karla Walsh

Carrot consumption rises dramatically on Super Bowl Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Of course pizza, wings and guac will be in the spotlight this weekend, but who knew Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular day of the year for carrots? — The Wall Street Journal
• It’s not too late to make a difference on National Wear Red Day (today!). Send a free virtual Valentine and Macy’s will donate $2 to the American Heart Association. — Go Red For Women / Macy’s
• Score! Try this fun exercise challenge to stay active like the players on the Super Bowl squads. — SparkPeople
• Diet, exercise and body image can be “weighty” topics to discuss with youngsters. Here are a few tips to do so compassionately. — Fit Bottomed Girls
• Don’t forget how awesome you are. “The best predictor of future success is past success.” — MizFit
• Two women are taking a 60-day challenge to go without makeup and primping. Could you do it? — Healthy Tipping Point

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