tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post5213311971288385072..comments2024-03-29T03:39:59.741-04:00Comments on Eat Hard Work Hard: Three Reasons Girls (and women!) Should Play SportsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-47620111113012225292016-09-03T09:31:43.924-04:002016-09-03T09:31:43.924-04:00Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing this great post. Btw...Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing this great post. Btw the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children and teens get at least an hour of physical activity every day, as regular exercise improves fitness, strengthens muscles, promotes a healthy weight, and reduces the risk of problems such as diabetes and heart disease during adulthood...<br />Helen<br />Helen Faddenhttp://health-benefits-of.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-63800215173360980812014-06-26T18:19:41.611-04:002014-06-26T18:19:41.611-04:00Haha love it! Definitely agree!Haha love it! Definitely agree!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-57999561322235847342014-06-26T16:43:19.375-04:002014-06-26T16:43:19.375-04:00I don't play sports anymore, but I work out HA...I don't play sports anymore, but I work out HARDDDDD and that is definitely a confidence booster :) GiGi Eats Celebritieshttp://gigieatscelebrities.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-84086943680423991942014-06-26T14:25:18.281-04:002014-06-26T14:25:18.281-04:00I feel you. But I highly recommend trying a sport ...I feel you. But I highly recommend trying a sport you've thought would be fun anyways. I took tennis lessons for the first time at 25 and took adult swim lessons (with some "adults" in middle and high school!) for the first time at 27. Everyone has to start somewhere and trying new things is so great at any age! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-41612000674161131682014-06-26T10:37:32.363-04:002014-06-26T10:37:32.363-04:00That's lame that there wasn't a women'...That's lame that there wasn't a women's team! Great that you found other extracurriculars that you loved and awesome you still play a little today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-40694853004122034072014-06-26T10:31:22.105-04:002014-06-26T10:31:22.105-04:00Thanks so much Jenny! Thanks so much Jenny! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-33820226831505295432014-06-26T10:30:59.406-04:002014-06-26T10:30:59.406-04:00Thanks Lara! Thanks Lara! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-22955912939421623222014-06-26T10:30:33.676-04:002014-06-26T10:30:33.676-04:00Thanks Deborah! Totally agree. I think that's ...Thanks Deborah! Totally agree. I think that's probably one reason why girls who play sports are less likely to get pregnant in high school.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-65938497614423984002014-06-26T10:29:05.698-04:002014-06-26T10:29:05.698-04:00Thanks Sheila! Definitely agree!Thanks Sheila! Definitely agree!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-34454679125184425472014-06-26T10:28:10.792-04:002014-06-26T10:28:10.792-04:00Thanks Lindsay! I know what you mean. There are so...Thanks Lindsay! I know what you mean. There are so many different and great kids sports options. Fingers crossed any future kids find something they love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-75618917193925861312014-06-26T10:26:38.883-04:002014-06-26T10:26:38.883-04:00Ooh cheerleading AND soccer. Awesome combo! Thanks...Ooh cheerleading AND soccer. Awesome combo! Thanks for stopping by !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-37943830944979379122014-06-26T10:25:22.997-04:002014-06-26T10:25:22.997-04:00Haha thanks Diatta! If it helps, I had 0 confidenc...Haha thanks Diatta! If it helps, I had 0 confidence when I was 12 and almost did not get out of the car for volleyball tryouts. My mom made me get out of the car and I'm super grateful to her for it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-1819941983262839752014-06-26T10:22:25.430-04:002014-06-26T10:22:25.430-04:00So great that your daughters are so active. Love t...So great that your daughters are so active. Love that your oldest plays volleyball too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-33768723589814482532014-06-26T08:42:18.563-04:002014-06-26T08:42:18.563-04:00I never participated in sports...all part of my &q...I never participated in sports...all part of my "what's the point of gym class" growing up. I'm so uncoordinated nobody would want me on their team now LOLCassi Schmigotzkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193282518218220323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-52185111339619593412014-06-25T23:17:37.793-04:002014-06-25T23:17:37.793-04:00I played soccer as a teen, and might have continue...I played soccer as a teen, and might have continued into high school - but there wasn't a women's team (way back then!) It would have been hard anyway, as it seems you could only commit to one or two extra-curricular activities, as the obligations would overlap. I turned to music and drama and have just dabbled in sports since then. <br />JenBsJourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576736509918151680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-86333720339785753622014-06-25T22:34:53.611-04:002014-06-25T22:34:53.611-04:00Great points Amanda! Congrats on being featured in...Great points Amanda! Congrats on being featured in the magazine! Jennifer @ Run Jenny Runhttp://www.runjenny.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-17585799737309897602014-06-25T19:07:35.585-04:002014-06-25T19:07:35.585-04:00Awesome! Congrats on the article! #wowlinkupAwesome! Congrats on the article! #wowlinkupLara @ uptite Mamashttp://www.uptitemamas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-12721290930549245592014-06-25T15:23:50.104-04:002014-06-25T15:23:50.104-04:00Love your 3 reasons! I also think it teaches girls...Love your 3 reasons! I also think it teaches girls to take care of their bodies and respect themselves as well. #wowlinkupDeborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-63197658818631026852014-06-25T14:00:12.168-04:002014-06-25T14:00:12.168-04:00It also helps with being a team player which is al...It also helps with being a team player which is also an excellent skill to have. Congrats on being featured in Self magazine and visiting from the #wowlinkupThe Frugal Exerciser - Sheila Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535402647615220215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-82756661240673748712014-06-25T13:51:13.651-04:002014-06-25T13:51:13.651-04:00OMG so many things: CONGRATS on the article- your ...OMG so many things: CONGRATS on the article- your quote is awesome and you look super buff in the picture! And go Mom, that is so cool! All of these are great points and I 100% agree. I am so afraid of having kids who don't enjoy sports, it was such a big part of growing up for me and is a huge part of why I am who I am now!Lindsay T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056413137081968547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-17160290086062415192014-06-25T13:01:36.714-04:002014-06-25T13:01:36.714-04:00I agree 100%. I did cheerleading and soccer in hi...I agree 100%. I did cheerleading and soccer in high school and learned so much that I still use today. #wowlinkupAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245069759994769916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-1761425995022715102014-06-25T10:28:46.051-04:002014-06-25T10:28:46.051-04:00You made some excellent POINTS!!!! Congrats again...You made some excellent POINTS!!!! Congrats again on this article and let me try and talk my 12-year old daughter into playing some sort of sports to build her confidence. :-) #wowlinkupFemme Fitale Fit Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356572136012134232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820950116542183237.post-72832867503548197072014-06-25T10:24:44.661-04:002014-06-25T10:24:44.661-04:00Great points! Playing sports has been such a grea...Great points! Playing sports has been such a great experience for my daughters. My oldest jumps horses (which has been great for her) but when she started volleyball she realized there can be instant gratification when scoring a point. Horseback riding is a bit more delayed.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653588721474525971noreply@blogger.com