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March 28, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Body Image and Weight Loss, from our resident teen reviewer Cuyler

We’ve talked a lot here at TLT about body image and how popular culture and ya lit can influence it.  Today, our resident teen reviewer Cuyler shares his struggle with obesity and 5 titles that deal with the issue of being overweight well. Did you know that there’s a threat spreading around America more deadly […]

February 4, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: Holy Spokes: a biking bible for everyone by Rob Coppolillo (with a TPiB)

It’s January, which means your TV is being flooded with weight loss ads and 1 out of every 1 person it seems is making a resolution to lose weight and get in shape.  Cycling is a great way to do that. When The Mr. and I were dating, we spent a lot of time – […]

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