Oktoberfest

Join Tara Arnold, Mr. Oregon 2013, at Oaks Park Saturday September 21st as she kicks off the kids Oktoberfest Kids run. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon for future events. See you …

5, 2, 1, 0 Pledge

          It’s so easy!!! Just add more in your diet. Try something new (make it a try it Tuesday), cook them a different way (bake, steam, eat them raw), share with a friend.    Unplug from …

Hunger Scale

Do you ever find yourself standing in front of an open refrigerator or pantry looking for something to eat only to realize you don’t actually feel hungry? You may be experiencing emotional hunger rather than physical hunger and eating for …

Beyonce Move Your Body

Friends, I am so excited to tell you all about a very special project am working on with my Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon team. MIMO has partnered with WAT-AAH (an amazing kids water company that fights childhood obesity) to host Oregon’s first …

Save The Date

Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon will host it’s next event in Beaverton May 18th at Stoller Middle School from 11-2pm!! Check out this video from out last event at University of Portland. For more Movin’ It updates visit www.movingoregon.org!!! In health, …

Breanna Bond,9, Loses 66 Pounds, Maintains Healthy Diet

I wanted to share this inspiring story of a families success at getting healthy together. The Bond family helped their 9 year old daughter loose 66 pounds by moving more and eating better foods. This article was posted on the …

Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon Kick Off Event

Dear Friends, I’m beyond excited to share with you what my team of amazing friends and I have been working on since the pageant……  As Mrs. Oregon America 2013, I have started a non-profit called “Movin’ it with Mrs. Oregon.” I believe …

Nurse Connect Interview

Here is a link to my first published interview called, “How Nurses Can Help Fight Childhood Obesity.” This may be written for nurses, but the message is applicable to anyone working with children. Please take a little time to read this …

Shorter Life Spans

Today I feel that I need to share the more serious side of what our nation as a whole is facing as our obesity rates rise. I do this not to scare, intimidate, or belittle. I share this with you in …

Pediatric Obesity… Buzz Words?

Pediatric Obesity….What do you think of when you hear those words? Are there negative connotations or stigmas attached? Have these words become buzz words in our society? When I hear the words “Pediatric Obesity” I think of a huge problem that …

Just Don’t Get Hit By A Car

Don’t get hit…. On Halloween kids are twice as likely to get hit by a car than any other night of the year! Kids are very excited (hopped up on sugar) and may be unpredictable. Remember these tips brought to …

Pediatric Obesity Video

Another Nurse Tara video, “Childhood Obesity.” Check it out and learn how you as a family can make positive healthy changes. Please share with your friends and family. Health education is key to improving this growing epidemic. Improving kids health …

Disney Habit Heroes

The Chicago Tribune’s Feb 29th headline read: “Disney closes new Habit Heroes exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids.” I have so many mixed feelings about this announcement. I want to share with readers both sides of the argument, and …