It is difficult to read the news or watch TV today without hearing about autism. What many believe has become an epidemic has brought autism to the forefront of society as scientists scramble to understand it and parents reach out for ways to help their children. The following resources include organizations, social networks, informational sites, helpful articles, blogs from parents and science-based writers, and even ways to help with the financial burden that autism can place on a family.

Organizations and Groups

The following organizations and groups all promote education, research, and support for families touched by autism and all have plenty to offer.

1. Autism Society of America. Find out about research and programs, get tips, learn about living with autism, autism news, resources, and even sensory-friendly film showings.
2. Autism Speaks. This organization is promoting public education as well as research for a cure. They include information on early signs as well as other information, autism in the news, sponsor walk events, and offer family support through social networks and outreach.
3. TalkAutism. With a database of professionals, a place for those seeking help to reach out with their requests, and online presentations offering information on a variety of topics this group offers support for parents and caregivers.
4. Organization for Autism Research. This group was organized by parents and grandparents with autistic children and focuses on educating parents, teachers, and caregivers about autism through applied science.
5. Unlocking Autism. Working to speak for those with autism by getting information to the public as well as providing parents with information about legislation, biomedical research, and more, this group is a great resource to stay on top of what’s going on behind the scenes.
6. National Autism Association. Educating and empowering families while funding research for autism are the goals of this organization. Learn about research projects, find help for families, and more.
7. Autism Research Institute. This organization is the home to the Defeat Autism Now! approach that believes autism can be cured through biomedical intervention that moves the focus of treatment away from psychotropic drugs as a primary means of treatment. This site offers tons of information on autism.
8. Easter Seals: Help, hope and answers. The resources here include results from the Easter Seals’ Living with Autism Study, state-by-state profiles and services, and their autism blog.
9. The Arc of the United States. This national group offers information and support for families and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities with local chapters that can offer services such as advocates to attend ARD meetings at your child’s school, case management services, and respite care.
10. Autism Network International. This organization is run by adults with autism with the goals of self-help and advocacy for those with autism.
11. Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT). This specific group is based out of Northern California, but they have chapters in many other cities across the US and focus on scientifically-based intervention and treatments for children with ASDs.
12. The National Autistic Society. This organization from the UK offers support, information, news, events, and more.

Support and Social Networks

These groups are specifically created for support and networking opportunities for parents, educators, and caregivers working with those with autism.

13. Autism and PDD Support Network. Find forums and message boards, links to resources, and their new community–Moms Fighting Autism.
14. Parent to Parent USA. This nationwide organization has local chapters that link parents with other parents who have children with similar medical or behavioral issues. They have a section specifically for autism spectrum disorders.
15. Moms Fighting Autism. Create your own profile to meet others or just browse through the posts on this social network of moms fighting autism.
16. Autism Speaks Social Network. This social network sprung from the larger organization by the same name and offers groups, forums, blogs, profile pages, and more for members.
17. Autism Support Network. Find a group, connect with other members, or read what others have to share about their experiences with autism and Asperger’s.
18. Model Me Kids Social Network. The members here include parents, caregivers, educators, and people with autism and Asperger’s.
19. WeAreAutism.org. This social network is for those living with ASDs and allows opportunities for social connection and sharing.
20. Autism Parents. This site is specifically for single parents who have a child or children on the spectrum and offers a place for support and social connection.
21. The A-N Social Network. Create a customized profile page, post photos and videos, or talk with others on the forums at this social network designed to connect those dealing with autism.
22. Grandparent Autism Network. This organization serves a dual purpose with articles and videos to help inform and support grandparents of grandchildren dealing with autism and also providing face-to-face support for grandparents and their families in southern California.

Understanding Autism

From recognizing early signs of autism to understanding communication and autism, the following resources will help you learn more about autism.

23. Learn the Signs. Act Early. Get plenty of information about child development from the information here that is designed to help parents, educators, and caregivers recognize developmental disorders in children from birth to 5 years.
24. American Academy of Pediatrics Developmental Stages. You can rely on this information to provide you with developmental stages of typically-developing children. Use this as a general guideline to recognize if your child is developing according to this schedule.
25. First Signs. This resource offers information on recognizing autism, screening and referrals, treatment options, and more.
26. Autism A.L.A.R.M.. This fact sheet is specifically designed for physicians, but provides helpful information on recognizing the potential of ASDs.
27. What are the Autism Spectrum Disorders?. This article offers a good overview of the various autism spectrum disorders and their similarities and differences.
28. Your Child: Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). From the University of Michigan Health System, this resource provides basic information about the various types of autism spectrum disorders.
29. CDC Autism Information Center. Find early warning signs, learn about screenings and diagnosis, learn about treatment and therapy options, and read research about the suspected relationship between vaccinations and autism.
30. Autism Research at the NICHD. Learn about the autism research going on at the National Institute of Child Health and Development.
31. NIMH – Autism Spectrum Disorders. This resource offers a close look at ASDs, including diagnosis, treatments, and research.
32. Autism and Communication. Learn about autism and communication with the information here from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
33. MedlinePlus: Autism. This resource offers links to many articles and publications offering information on everything from the basics about autism to diagnosis and treatment to coping to clinical trials.
34. AutismWeb: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and PDD. This site provides several links to everything from warning signs to treatment options to finding support.

Treatments and Therapies

Learn about various treatments and therapies used with children on the spectrum with these resources.

35. Lovaas Institute. Dr. O Ivar Lovaas is a pioneer in the treatment of autism and began using his method of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) over 40 years ago. Learn more about this treatment therapy and find help in your area here.
36. ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD/Hyperlexia. This page is run by a father with a child with autism and provides information about ABA therapy.
37. The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders Floortime Overview. Founded by Stanley Greenspan, MD, and Serena Wieder, PhD, this project helps parents, educators, and caregivers connect with children on the spectrum by focusing on social, emotional, and intellectual abilities.
38. The PLAY Project. The focus of this project is to provide opportunities for parents, caregivers, and educators to learn interventions appropriate for young children with ASDs based on the work done by Dr. Stanley Greenspan.
39. Autism Treatment Center of America. This organization is the home of the Son-Rise program, which approaches treatment through embracing what the autistic behaviors communicate about children with ASDs and working to discover and incorporate what motivates them into the treatment plan.
40. Sensory Fun. This website offers a quick glimpse at Sensory Integration Dysfunction as well as provides ideas for activities and tools to help your child.
41. Social Skills. With plenty of links and examples for teaching social skills, this is a good place to start if you are working on teaching social skills to an autistic child.
42. ANDI – Autism Network for Dietary Intervention. Learn about dietary intervention and find support and resources too at this site.
43. The GFCF Diet. This site will help you learn about implementing and maintaining a gluten and casein-free diet to help treat autism.

Articles Discussing Autism Issues

From tips for traveling with an autistic child to helping a fussy eater to understanding new genetic discoveries, these articles offer information you may want to know.

44. Researchers Find First Signs of Autism Even in Infancy. Learn how researchers are discovering what signs to look for in young infants to recognize the potential for autism.
45. Six Tips for Traveling with an Autistic Child. If you decide to take a family vacation or need to go out of town for any reason, read this article for great suggestions to minimize the disruption that may be difficult for your child to manage.
46. Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin. Read what Dr. Grandin has to say about her experiences living with autism and her views on the current issues surrounding autism.
47. Finding and Fighting Autism Early. With the importance of early detection and intervention, this article looks at how practitioners are working to improve detection so that children with ASDs don’t get overlooked.
48. Guide to a Low Cost Intervention Program. Learn how you can start early intervention at home without investing in expensive therapies.
49. Is the Autism Epidemic a Myth?. This article explores the possibility that the rate of autism hasn’t risen, just society’s awareness and recognition of it.
50. Fussy Eaters and Autism. Discover why many autistic children are such fussy eaters and learn strategies to get your child to eat a wider variety of foods.
51. New research brings autism screening closer to reality. Learn about the controversial issue of screening during pregnancy for autistic traits.
52. Step Forward in Autism Genetics. This article explores a discovery scientists have made bringing them closer to understanding a genetic predisposition to autism.
53. New Theory of Autism Suggests Symptoms or Disorder May Be Reversible. Science Daily reports how scientists are working with a new theory that says autistic brains may be disregulated and may possibly be regulated to reverse symptoms.

Blogs

Read about current news and trends in autism research or follow along as parents write about their experiences living and loving a child on the spectrum.

54. Child Psychology Research Blog. This blog brings research-based news with a heavy emphasis on autism and ASDs.
55. Autism Vox. Posts here are written by both the mother and father of a child with autism and include insight to their lives as well as some of the latest news and suggestions for others.
56. Autism Blog. Written by a mother of a child with autism, this blog offers tips and support to those working with or living with people affected by autism.
57. Social Skills for Kids. Specifically for parents of children with autism, Asperger’s, or ADHD, this blog includes great posts touching on important social skill issues such as providing down time, helping kids understand subtle emotions, and tips for school success.
58. Autism Watch: 2007. Parenting her autistic son since his birth in 2000, this mom writes about news, research, her experience, and opinions on the current trends.
59. What We Need. This mom shares her experience rearing a son with high-functioning autism.
60. Interverbal: Reviews of Autism Statements and Research. This blog written by a special education grad student takes a critical look at the world of autism.
61. Asperger-blog.com. Find links to books, resources, and news or get first-hand reports of what it’s like having a son with Asperger’s with this blog.
62. Hoping, Not Coping. Spreading the word about autism and sharing their family’s journey, this blog strives to educate others about autism.
63. Action for Autism. From the UK, this father of a son with Asperger’s is also an educator and writes books and speaks about autism.
64. Vaccine Blog. This blog takes a scientific approach to the pro-vaccine stance.
65. Vaccine Awakening. Striving to support parent rights to vaccine choices, this woman blogs about legislature and news surrounding parents’ rights.
66. VaccineEthics.org Blog. This bioethics research organization focuses on ethical practice of medicine. Their blog reports the latest news on the vaccine and bioethics front.

Regional Resources

These resources are aimed at helping those in specific geographic locations, but also often provide helpful information on their websites no matter where you live.

67. Families Together. Families in Washington, Idaho, and Maryland can benefit from the workshops designed for parents and typically-developing siblings of those with disabilities as well as Family Enrichment Weekends.
68. Families Together, Inc.. This organization offers support for families in Kansas who have a child with special needs, including autism.
69. Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center. Families in the Arizona area will benefit from the services offered through this organization. There is also a Spanish version of this website.
70. Thoughtful House. Located in Austin, TX, this center focuses on recovering those with autism spectrum disorders through a combination of diet, therapies, and medical care.
71. The Help Group. Founded in 1975, The Help Group has seven campuses in the Los Angeles area offering specialized day schools to children on the spectrum from Kindergarten through high school.
72. Fay J. Linder Center for Autism. This center provides services for children and adults with autism in the Long Island area.
73. Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. Families in the New Jersey area can take advantage of the ABA services provided by Rutgers.
74. McCarton Foundation. This foundation in New York offers a school that incorporates ABA, peer interaction, and speech and language therapy as well as research done in conjunction with Rutgers and a training facility for parents, educators, and caregivers.
75. TEACCH Autism Program. Located in Chapel Hill, NC, this program offers clinical services, training, and current research to help those on the autism spectrum.
76. Koegel Autism Center. A part of the University of California, Santa Barbara, this center focuses on research and treatment of ASDs with a specific interest in Pivotal Response Treatments (PRT).
77. Autism Center – University of Washington. Not only can those located near this university participate in research studies, this site offers lots of links to information about autism spectrum disorders.

Financial Assistance Resources

Having a child with autism is expensive. Many couples discover that one partner must stay home with their child as child care is not available and the treatments and interventions are often expensive and frequently not covered by insurance. Use these resources to help lessen the financial burden autism may create for your family.

78. Helping Hand. This grant is funded through National Autism Association and provides a one-time opportunity for those families in serious financial need.
79. Family First. Another grant from NAA, this one is a one-time grant for couples seeking marriage counseling to help prevent the alarming rate of divorce among couples with a child on the spectrum.
80. Aid for Autistic Children Foundation. This organization provides financial assistance to families who are burdened with the expenses associated with caring for someone with autism. They typically provide assistance for therapies or services already paid by the family.
81. Direct and Indirect Financial Support for Families. This resource offers suggestions for finding financial help grouped by the country in which you live.
82. Mesa Angels. This organization provides financial assistance to those experiencing catastrophic experiences, including medical issues.
83. Financial and Medical Assistance for Families with Autistic Children. Learn how to apply for Social Security assistance with medical expenses related to autism treatment.
84. ModestNeeds.org. This organization works to help those who are employed and trying to stay afloat financially an opportunity to connect with donors in order to fund their modest needs. Several of those seeking funds are doing so for ASD-related issues.
85. Autism Assistance Resources and Information. Started by a mom with two children on the spectrum, this blog offers places that families coping with autism can turn to for financial assistance.
86. Grants for Families Living with Autism. This About.com article offers resources for families to find financial aid when dealing with autism.

Shopping Resources

The following resources offer online shopping for items specifically geared toward making life easier or treating autism.

87. Autismshop.com. Parents and educators can find books, software, sensory chewables, time timers, visuals, music, and games and toys all specifically designed for those with autism.
88. ABA Educational Resources Ltd.. Find flashcards, videos, books, and other tools to help you with your ABA therapy at home.
89. Natural Learning Concepts. This store offers educational materials, therapy tools, and sensory toys for children with special needs, especially autism.
90. DreamCatcher Weighted Blankets. Shop the selection of weighted blankets available at this store run by parents of a son with classic autism who designed the blankets around their son’s needs.
91. Giving Greetings. Parents and educators can find visual support material to help promote communication.
92. OZMO. Find fun toys, books, puzzles, and more specially designed for those with autism.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Asperger’s Syndrome, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Typically considered higher functioning types of autism, these resources offer information on PDD, Asperger’s, and NVLD.

93. Childbrain.com – PPD/Autism. Find out what PDD is and how it relates to autism, how it’s diagnosed, and more from this site.
94. The Eli & Edythe L. Broad Asperger Center. Read publications, find out about current research projects, and discover presentations occurring on the topic of Asperger’s from this center out of UCSB.
95. Weird Not Stupid. This website is run by a sibling with an older sister and a younger brother who both have Asperger’s Syndrome. You can find plenty of helpful information about Asperger’s and NVLD here.
96. O.A.S.I.S.. This site has a wealth of information for those learning about Asperger’s and related disorders or seeking support.
97. MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. This group offers regional resources as well as information and news for families dealing with ASDs–especially those higher functioning individuals.
98. Asperger Syndrome. From Family Village, this page offers tons of resources for those seeking information on Asperger’s and related disorders.
99. Asperger’s Syndrome. The Yale Child Study Center provides this overview of Asperger’s as well as two PDFs that provide guidelines for assessment and diagnosis as well as treatment and intervention.
100. Nonverbal Learning Disorders. While the debate continues whether NVLD is a milder form of autism, a part of Asperger’s, or a completely different disability altogether, this article offers a close look at what NVLD is and how it can be handled in school.

Physical Wellness

These blogs provide plenty of suggestions for staying well including such topics as healthcare, nutrition, and beauty.

1. The WELLalarm. Read about such topics as preparing a first aid kit, health checkups you shouldn’t ignore, and more.
2. Fitness-Health-Nutrition. This blog looks at wellness through better nutrition and fitness with an emphasis on women and children.
3. Catherine Morgan’s Blog at BlogHer. Catherine posts on a variety of health topics including stress reduction, healthy choices for children, and aging.
4. RealSelf.com. This blog brings the latest news and information from the world of beauty, skin care, and wellness from real people, not advertisers.
5. Wellness Bites. Find the latest news and research in all natural health, wellness, and beauty with this blog.
6. Balanced Health and Nutrition. Click on "Blog" at the top right to get the latest news on healthy eating, exercise, and living.
7. Fit and Healthy in the Valley. This blogger is trying to achieve well-being through healthy living and shares her ups and downs.
8. Fit on a Budget. Read this blog that incorporates fitness, nutrition, and freebies.
9. Well Blog. From the New York Times, this blog covers timely wellness topics.
10. Health and Wellness Blog. This blog will keep you supplied with plenty of great ideas for natural health and wellness.

Mental Wellness

Find strength from these posts that help you find or maintain your mental well-being.

11. The Happiness Project. Join the experiment as Gretchen Rubin tries various ways of finding happiness.
12. The Positivity Blog. Become inspired to stay positive and find the beauty in life with this uplifting blog.
13. Rituals to Invite Balance and Well-being. This blog is a compilation of reader-submitted rituals that help maintain their well being.
14. A Woman’s Guide to Saner Living. Follow this blog for tips and inspiration to help you live a more fulfilling life through thoughtful choices.
15. Sally Huss–Addicted to Happiness. This inspirational blog offers reminders on the beauty of life and offers you the chance to get email updates with Sally’s positive thoughts.
16. Beach Walks with Rox. Join Roxanne and her dog for fun and inspiration on this video blog with the backdrop of their daily walks on a beach in Hawaii.
17. Are You "Eating with Your Anorexic?". Written by a mom who is working to dispel myths and teach families how to overcome eating disorders, this blog brings news, inspiration, and more.
18. BwhoUR. Find your inspiration in the posts written by this woman who settled down to life on a cattle farm in Texas from her faster-paced life.
19. BeThree. Read the blog at this site where you can find the best balance between body, mind, and soul.
20. Between Us Girls. Find wisdom and inspiration at this blog that keeps women’s issues at the forefront.

Spiritual Wellness

These spiritual guides offer inspirational posts in these blogs.

21. Spiritual Literacy Blog. Using the natural world as a guide, this blog strives to find meaning in the everyday.
22. Spirituality and Self Help. Find posts to guide you in living a spiritual life and self-improvement.
23. Living Spirituality. Christian spirituality is the subject of this blog that touches on finding your way with God through Bible study and reflection.
24. Faith & Spirituality. This blog provides a Jewish perspective on spirituality and religion.
25. Bhikkhu’s Blog. Written by a Theravada monk in Canada, this blog explores Buddhist philosophy and spirituality.
26. authenticinsight.com. Written by life coach Paula Kirsch, this blog focuses on subjects that include meditation, yoga, positive thinking, and more.
27. Nantes Daily Photos. From to unusual photos to pieces of everyday life, the photography here offers a perspective on life that is often thought-provoking.
28. Dr. Joe Vitale at Zero. Find enlightenment, inspiration, and self-development in this blog.
29. Soul Solutions Healing Group (SSG) Team Blog. Explore spiritual questions with the blog posts and podcasts found here.

Nutrition and Special Diets

Good nutrition is a key to wellness. Check out these blogs that range from traditional nutrition topics to nutrition for special diets.

30. Dr. Mom Health Tips. Read about food and nutrition in this blog that highlights family health, with an emphasis on organics.
31. Foodtherapy. Written by a nutrition counselor, this blog discusses how food, and specifically the kind of food you eat, affects your health and life.
32. Feed the Soul Nutrition Blog. With posts ranging from fresh vegetables to eating healthy on a tight budget, this blog will help you find a way to eat more healthily.
33. Fear and Loathing in the Kitchen. With experience on various types of health diets including gluten and dairy-free, this blogger offers suggestions, news, and more on eating wholesome food.
34. Junkfood Science. Learn about the science behind junkfood with information about nutrition, weight issues, food additives, and more in this blog.
35. Grow. Food. Love. This woman blogs about the food she prepares as a form of mental health for herself and provides delicious recipes for her readers.
36. Gluten-Free Girl. Shauna and her husband share a passion for food that she shares with readers on this blog. While the food is gluten-free, you will often forget that fact.
37. A Gluten Free Guide. Written by a woman with Celiac disease, this blog offers recipes, suggestions for restaurants, and more for those eating gluten-free.
38. A Life Less Sweet. This woman blogs about her family’s experience following a diet without high fructose corn syrup.
39. Almost Vegetarian. Follow along with this blogger as she chronicles her adventures of eating healthy and mostly vegetarian.
40. Bueller’s Kitchen. This blog highlights raw/living food a method of overcoming health issues and supporting wellness.

Exercise and Fitness

Coupled with nutrition, exercise and fitness are the cornerstones to wellness. Get great tips and motivation for staying fit with these blogs.

41. Yoga Journey/Yoga for Health and Joy in Life. Get everything yoga here from poses to news to help with specific health issues at this blog.
42. Athleta Chi. With a focus on athletics and adventure, the articles here serve as an inspiration for women on the go.
43. Fit Bottomed Girls. These two women blog about fitness on this fun blog.
44. Food, Fitness, Fashion. This blog focuses on fitness through exercise and includes posts on such activities as yoga and belly dancing as well as looking fashionably fit.
45. Every Gym’s Nightmare. Written by a fitness trainer and ex-bulimic, this blog will help you find healthy ways to care for your body through exercise.
46. Fitness Cure.With plenty of motivation, this blogger writes about staying fit through exercise.
47. See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal. From posts offering nutrition information to workout posts, this blog will help you find the inspiration to get fit.
48. Catapult Fitness. Focusing on fitness and nutrition, this blog strives to help you lead a healthier life.
49. Look, a fitness blog!. While this woman blogs about health, fitness, and maintaining her weight goal with healthy eating and exercise.
50. Get Fit Slowly. This blog offers suggestions for getting fit smartly with slow but sure methods.
51. FitSugar. Women will find this blog an interesting read with posts that include reasons to exercise, good nutrition tips, and more.

Walking, Running, and Cycling

These blogs have a specific fitness interest, whether walking, running, or cycling, and are an excellent example of those embracing life and wellness.

52. Walking Prescott. Granny J Prescott walks and takes the time to smell the roses…and all the other flowers. This blog is inspirational for the nature lovers and walkers alike.
53. Nordic Walking US. For those walkers who prefer to do their exercise with a pole, this blog is a keeper. Learn about the benefits of Nordic walking, find product information, and find beautiful walks you can take around the country.
54. ZumeWalk. With the goal of getting fit through walking, this blog offers news, inspiration, and more.
55. The Complete Running Blog Network. Get news and videos in addition to helpful articles for running aficionados. This blog network is for runners of varying experience and fitness levels.
56. Riding the Wind. This blog offers runs, statistics, and details of each specific run. For distance runners especially, this blog provides a high standard for which to shoot.
57. …miles to go before I sleep…. Trail runners will enjoy this blog that brings lively descriptions and photos of various runs.
58. irunfar.com. This blog features gear reviews, race previews, runner and trail profiles, and various topics on ultrarunning.
59. Cynical Dirt Doll. Follow spunky Cynical Dirt Doll as she chronicles her adventurous runs.
60. Run Dude, Run!. Deanna Stoppler takes her readers along for her runs with her descriptions and beautiful photos.
61. A Marathon Leap. Follow this woman’s experience with running as she begins training and running in marathons as a "non-runner."
62. Running from the pudge. This blogger posts about running and living healthy.
63. 417BikerGirl. Read about the adventures of this cycling and running fanatic on her blog.
64. Lauren. Find your inspiration with this mom who finds time to race cyclocross and mountain bikes.

Weight Loss

Read these blogs that demonstrate determination to lose weight and become healthy.

65. Alycat’s Claws My WW Journey. This woman posts about her experiences with WeightWatchers and weight loss in general.
66. Ranaesheart Weight Loss Blog. This blogger lost 143 lbs. in a healthful way and now writes to share how you can lose weight and maintain your health.
67. The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl. Get recipes, fitness, inspiration and more from this blogger who lost over 175 lbs. and continues her healthy lifestyle.
68. Do you have an Extra Large in this?. Follow the Marshmallow as she chronicles her weight loss adventures of eating, exercise, and online support.
69. Half of Me. Almost 200 lbs. lighter and still keeping it off, this blogger offers hope and support to those struggling with weight loss.
70. A Merry Life. Down from 255 pounds, this woman writes about topics such as better nutrition and running as she meets her weight loss goal.
71. The Sassy Pear. This wife and mom shares her experiences as she focuses on weight loss through nutrition and exercise.
72. Choosing to Live. Follow along as this woman shares her weight loss struggles and successes on her blog.
73. Big Fat Deal. Read about topics such as body image and self-confidence in this blog.

Fit and Healthy After a Certain Age

These bloggers haven’t let aging slow them down. Read how these women embrace life after they reach their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond.

74. Fit and Fabulous at Forty the natural way. Follow along as this forty-something woman keeps herself fit and healthy through good eating, physical activity and more.
75. Fabulously 40 & Beyond. Scroll through this blogroll to find plenty of blogs offering inspiration for women over forty.
76. Bikinis and Bifocals. This blog offers a positive and empowering look at women as they age, but don’t make it an excuse to stop living.
77. Growing Older, Sexier, and Skinnier. This self-described post-menopausal woman blogs her way through weight loss and feeling good about her life as she ages.
78. Fab Fit and 40. This woman is chronicling her goal of losing 50 lbs. in one year to honor her turning 40 on the goal date.
79. Fabulous @ 50. Another self-challenge, this woman has given herself a goal of losing 200 lbs. prior to her 50th birthday and has already lost 90 lbs.
80. A Greener Tea. Get recipes, motivation, inspiration and more on this blog devoted to supporting healthy and strong women over 35.
81. Flashfree. This really isn’t your mama’s menopause at this blog that provides news on the latest in menopause research and solutions for symptoms.
82. Grow Older Better. This woman shares her experience and dedicates the blog to those who want to improve with age like a fine wine.

Alternative Healing

These blogs offer information about alternative healing methods to promote health and wellness.

83. Ayurvedic Home Remedies. Find remedies for a number of problems, all based on the Ayurvedic approach to medicine.
84. Fran’s House of Ayurveda. Get healing Ayurveda recipes with explanations for appropriateness and alterations for each of the three doshas.
85. Herb-blog-ogy. Get news, research, and reviews about healing herbs on this blog.
86. Reiki Matt’s Blog. Find the latest news and information about the Japanese practice of Reiki in Matt’s blog.
87. Meditation Oasis. A companion to the Meditation Oasis podcasts, this blog offers guided meditations.
88. Reflexology Live. Get information, tips, and techniques on hand and foot reflexology you can use in your daily life.
89. Applied Alexander Blog. Find out about the Alexander Technique and how and why it works to promote healing.
90. Fingertips. This massage therapist focuses on promoting health and wellness through natural means.

Healthy Family

Ranging from pregnancy and breastfeeding to children’s healthcare to family nutrition, these blogs offer a family approach to wellness.

91. Nature Moms Blog. This mom shares ideas and suggestions for a more healthy, natural approach to parenting.
92. Dr. Shu Says. This pediatrician-mom blogs about keeping kids and families healthy.
93. Healthy Child Healthy World. With an emphasis on organics and going green, this blog provides tips for improving children’s health through better nutrition.
94. Smart Foods Healthy Kids smart mama blog. This blog promotes nutritional education for children, parents, and caregivers.
95. Nourishing Thoughts. Written by a nurse, this blog focuses on healthy nutrition for children.
96. Natural Childbirth for the "Hip Chick". This experienced mom talks about childbirth and caring for a newborn.
97. Breastfeeding123. An experienced mother of three and breastfeeding counselor offers tips, news, and support for breastfeeding at this blog.
98. Allergy Moms. Focusing specifically on food allergies, these moms blog about the impact of food allergies on families.
99. YummyAllergenFree. Written by a mother of three children with food allergies, this blog provides recipes, support, and more.
100. Dr. Thompson’s Blog. Read about the state of health care with a focus on children and family issues from this pediatrician.

General

These sports medicine blogs discuss a range of topics, from safe training exercises to carpal tunnel syndrome.

1. Basics Sports Medicine: This group of physiologists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other sports medicine professionals blog to help readers learn tips for working out and setting goals.
2. Docs for Jocks: Athletes can get tips on training exercises and more to help them with their performance.
3. Spine and Sports Medicine: This blog covers everything from neck pain to carpal tunnel to musculoskeletal disorders to degenerative disc disease.
4. Coastal Sports and Wellness: This San Diego sports medicine clinic also offers tips and information for all types of athletes, including triathletes, cyclists and more.
5. Sports Medicine: Steven M. Cohen writes about injury prevention and more.
6. Sports Injury Blog – The Disabled List: Learn about different sports injuries and how to treat them, from kidney obstructions to weakness and frailty.
7. Sports Injury Cinic: Browse posts by injury or ailment, like lower back pain or foot pain.
8. Sport Injury Blog: Read stories about real-life athletes who have come back from knee injuries, ACL injuries, and more.
9. Perspectives from an Olympics Team Physician in Beijing: Browse this unique blog’s archive for commentary on sports medicine and professional athlete issues in swimming and beyond.
10. World Acupuncture Blog: Find out how acupuncture can help you manage pain, stress, and more.

Specific Sports

Golfers, runners and yogis will find specific tips to help them stay safe and healthy here.

11. Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano: This orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor blog for The Huffington Post and discuss soccer injuries, common basketball injuries, and more.
12. Golf Sports Medicine: Serious golfers can learn about injury prevention and therapy options here.
13. Yoga Blog: Serious yogis turn to this blog for new workout ideas, healthy living tips, and more.
14. A Trail Runner’s Blog: This holistic running blog has tips for safe running, training and conditioning.
15. A Passion for Running: Mark is a 40-year-old marathoner who wants to inspire athletes to keep going despite injuries and age.
16. Triathlon Training Blog: Triathletes learn about injury prevention, common ailments, and rehab techniques here.
17. Running Injury Free: Get tips for running safely and for avoiding common running injuries.
18. Ask the Running Doc: Runner’s World "running doc" Dr. Lewis G. Maharam answers questions about hamstring pulls, skin cancer, and more.

Nutrition and Health

Learn how to eat right and live a healthy lifestyle to improve your game.

19. Natural Sports Medicine Blog: Dr. Todd M. Narson blogs about detoxes, head injuries, healthy exercise and more.
20. Brent Atwater’s Alternative Sports Medicine: Energy Healing and Intuitive Medical Diagnosis: Learn about this unique form of sports medicine from this blog.
21. Brad Pilon’s Nutrition Help Blog: Learn tips for a balanced diet that will help your fitness and exercise routine improve.
22. Zen to Fitness: Maintain a healthy perspective on your workouts and athletic pursuits by following this blog.
23. Sports Nutrition: Recent posts on this blog include "Sports Ingredients and Suppliers" and "Carbo-Loading: Tips for Endurance Athletes."
24. Lift: On Lift, you’ll read about healthy lifestyle tips for sports and adventure seekers.
25. Fit Buff: Fit Buff is all about "total mind and body fitness." You’ll find recipes for your active lifestyle and other resources for healthy living.
26. Vitamin Stuff Blog: This blog shares information about antioxidants, supplements, herbal medicine, and vitamins.
27. Fitness and Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin: Here you can learn about nutrition requirements for different types of athletes, as well as healthy eating and lifestyle choices for anyone who’s active.
28. Trying Fitness: Learn how to start working out the healthy and safe way when you read this blog.
29. Sport Nutrition: Here you can learn about sports nutrition for women athletes, the best nutrition for exercise, and more.
30. Powder and Pills: Get reviews of different supplements and endurance-enhancing nutrition here.

Rehab and Procedures

Here you can learn about rehab techniques, common procedures for healing, and more.

31. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Blog: Dr. Howard J. Luks provides information about sports medicine procedures like knee replacements and rotator cuff treatment, and also shares news from the orthopedic industry.
32. MikeReinold.com: Mike Reinold encourages physical therapists, trainers and rehab professionals to discuss new procedures and practices on his blog.
33. Rehab and Sports Medicine Blog: Learn about different physical and occupational therapy rehab techniques, research studies, and more.
34. 98.6: Dr. Pribut’s Blog: Read up on running injuries and rehab here.
35. Commonwealth Sports Medicine: Learn about "treatment for athletes by athletes" on this sports medicine blog.
36. SMARTT Journal: Read open access articles from the Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy and Technology Journal here.
37. Movement Science: Rehab and exercise professionals can read up on industry news and listen to the Movement Science podcast here.
38. Physical Therapy Blog: Laura Inverarity, D.O. blogs about physical therapy treatments and common ailments.
39. Physical Therapy Exercises: Gary Gray from Prince Edward Island shares exercises for overcoming all sorts of ailments.
40. Manual Therapy and Physical Medicine: Read this blog to learn more about knee injuries, MRIs and more.

Training

Get tips on training and conditioning the safe way from these bloggers.

41. Sports Medicine Blog: Individuals training for marathons and trying to improve their own fitness level can learn about staying safe and preparing for meets.
42. Bridgewater State Sports Medicine: This group of sports medicine professionals at BSC discuss everything from casual golfing injuries to tanning to poor push-up form.
43. Military Fitness Blog: Get tips for safe–but hardcore–training here, including running, toning, and more.
44. Personal Trainer: This blog from Women’sHealth has tips on recovery, marathon training, and organizing your ultimate fitness plan.
45. Sports Fitness Hut Blog: This blogger offers advice for training, injury prevention, the best exercises for athletes, and more.
46. Dr. Yessi’s Sports Training Blog: Posts on this blog include "Why do we continue to have heel hitters?" and "The need for respiratory muscle strengthening."
47. Sports Training Blog: Read posts on sports nutrition, weight training, running, and more.
48. Wayland’s Strength and Conditioning Blog: William Wayland is a strength and conditioning coach, and on his blog he shares tips for safe, effective weight lifting and conditioning.
49. The Fitness Blog of Miss Melinda: Miss Melinda shares her choices for daily workouts and supplements.
50. Turbulence Training: Get tips for workouts, getting your vitamins, preserving energy, and more.

Fitness Tracking

These iPhone apps will help you keep track of how much weight you’re losing, as well as your overall health and fitness.

1. MyNetDiary: Check out this app and sign up for a monthly subscription to keep track of everything you’re eating.
2. Sensei for Weight Loss: Integrate weight loss into your busy life with this helpful tracking program.
3. Limeade: This program allows you to access your fitness, set your personal goals, and keep track of your progress with this app.
4. Health Cubby: Health Cubby is designed to keep you motivated by making your fitness goals social, pushing you and helping you get support.
5. TheCarrot: Dangle some fitness motivation in front of yourself with this iPhone app that allows you to track and record how you’re doing losing weight, as well as any other person goal.
6. SparkPeople: Track what you’re eating and look up healthy foods available at restaurants with this tool.
7. WeightTracker: Keep track of your weight on a daily basis using this simple app.
8. Track Your Weight: Make sure you’re staying on track with your weight loss by using this portable application for the iPhone.
9. GooeyGoals: With GooeyGoals you can get some assistance in setting reasonable goals and understanding what you’ll need to do to meet them.
10. WeightBot: Let this robot help you meet your weight loss goals. With BMI monitoring, progress graphing and more this app has everything you need.
11. CountItOff: This app not only helps you track your weight loss but your daily calorie intake as well to make sure you meet your goals.
12. FitReach: From workout regimens to better eating habits, this application can help you track it all.
13. Dream Shape: Everyone has a weight they’d love to be at and this app can help you set goals and keep track of your weight as you get there.

Workout Journals

Keep track of those reps and the progress you’re making through these great iPhone apps.

14. Gym Technik: Use this tool to log your stats for weight lifting and cardio to make sure you’re reaping all the benefits of both.
15. Wellness4One: Design great workouts for yourself and keep track of past workouts using this online application.
16. iStayFit: The user-friendly interface of this app makes it an ideal solution to keep track of what you’re lifting each time you head to the gym.
17. Gyminee: Gyminee is an online community designed to help you track your workouts, meet others who are serious about getting fit and track your long term results. Best of all, there’s a version designed just for mobile devices like the iPhone.
18. GymGoal Lite: With a huge encyclopedia of exercises, this tool makes it simple to look up, track and optimize your workouts.
19. FitView: Create a profile on this app, keep track of important fitness stats like blood pressure and weight and record your weekly exercise routines.
20. Workout Buddy: Just download this app to your phone and you’ll be able to schedule and tweak all of your workouts, making it easier than ever to lose weight and feel great.
21. Progio Mobile: Join this weight loss and fitness community and you’ll be able to access and edit your account right from your iPhone.
22. BodyBook: This app helps you work harder and smarter by remembering what exercises you did at your last workout and letting you easily edit them at your next.

Calculators

These mobile calculators will help you monitor your health and fitness while on the go.

23. 2Fat: This calculator helps you figure out your BMI and estimates your total body fat percentage.
24. BMI Calculator: Enter your measurements and get an estimate of what your BMI is through this app.
25. Physiologist iP: Find out how your physique measures up with this calculator that measures your BMI and waist to hip ratio.
26. BMR Calculator: Check out this app to calculate what your basal metabolic rate is and build the ideal diet and workout routine to match.
27. iPhone Calculator: This calculator is loaded with all kinds of functions, but can also help you track your calorie consumption.
28. Calories Burned Calculator: Find out how much your favorite activities and exercises are burning by adding on this app.
29. Daily Calorie Calculator: Know how much you’re taking in on a daily basis? Find out how that matches up with what you should be by putting the numbers into this calculator.
30. PointsCalc: Those on Weight Watchers can use this tool to find out how much any food is going to cost them in daily points.
31. Heart Rate Calculator: Find out what your ideal heart rate is for cardio or weight loss with this tool.
32. iPoint Calc: Here you’ll be able to get an idea of just how many points that piece of birthday cake is to help you stick to your Weight Watchers regime.

Calories and Nutrition

Make sure you’re staying on track with calorie consumption and eating a balanced diet with these fitness tools.

33. Livestrong Calorie Tracker: Find out the difference between what you’re taking in and what you’re burning with this application.
34. Lose It!: Establish a daily calorie budget and learn to stick to it with this tool.
35. 40.30.30: Use this tool to ensure your new diet is a healthy one and has balanced amount of everything you need in it.
36. Restaurant Nutrition: No matter if you’re on the road or in your hometown, this application can help you determine how many calories you’re consuming through restaurant fare.
37. Sugar Tracker: Keep up with how much sugar you’re taking in with this simple application.
38. Diet:Find out the nutritional information for over 7,000 products sold in the U.S. and abroad with this tool.
39. Dietician-IP: Check in with your personal dietician app that lets you know what’s in the food you’re eating, how much you should be eating and more.
40. Calorie Abacus: Help balance your meals by using this fun-design to track your food pyramid consumption.
41. Calorie Pad: Keep track of all the calories you’re consuming in a given day with this tool that has access to thousands of foods from the grocery store and restaurants.
42. iPhone Nutrition: Simply enter in the food you plan on consuming to find out just what’s hiding beneath that delicious exterior.
43. EatRight: This tool encourages a healthier lifestyle by determining if you’re eating enough from each of the food groups each day.

Eating Right

From cooking healthy meals to making sure you avoid potentially harmful additives, these applications can help you shape a healthier diet.

44. Trim for Life: Those interested in following a high-protein diet can get advice and assistance from this application.
45. Food Additives: With this app you can learn what additives are in any food so you can know just what you’re putting in your body.
46. 8h2o: This application helps make sure you’re drinking enough water to stay on top of your game mentally and physically.
47. GoodFoodNearYou: Looking to eat out? This application can help you find good restaurants in your area.
48. Edibles: Based on studies that have shown that keeping a weight loss journal boosts weight loss, this application can be a great addition to your weight loss plan.
49. 101 Cookbooks: With 101 choices you’re sure to find something that meets your needs for eating healthier.
50. One Trip Shopping List: Build shopping lists on this application that will help you learn to shop for and buy healthy food.
51. Mindful: Track your eating and make sure you’re sticking to a healthy routine by putting your diet into this tool.
52. Food Information Database: No matter where you are or what you’re eating you can find out all the nutritional facts about it using this application.
53. CookBooks: Find something healthy to cook for dinner tonight with this helpful cookbook application.
54. MiMeals: This application will help you plan and shop for your weekly meals.
55. Eight Glasses a Day: Stay hydrated with this application that tracks your water consumption.

Working Out

Take your workouts on the go with these great applications that can help you learn to lift weights, track your fitness, pace yourself and much more.

56. iPump: Those looking to pump it up can track their muscle building using this application and find out the best way to work out and get fit.
57. iSpinning: Log your fitness while you take a spinning class or ride your bike using this application.
58. GymFU: Make fitness fun with these mini games that can help you train to do 100 pushups, track your progress and more.
59. iFitness: This app acts like your own virtual trainer, keeping track of your workouts and helping you build new ones and challenge yourself as you go.
60. FitSync: Track your workouts, compare them to others and get tips on improving with this application.
61. iWorkoutLite: With exercises that help you track cardio, machine, free weights, stretching and ball exercises this is an essential fitness tool.
62. MoboVivo: These are loads of videos on this site that can help you pump iron and get fit from home, work or on the road.
63. GymBuddy: Record your workouts and keep track of your progress with this application.
64. PaceCalc: PaceCalc can help you measure how fast you’re running, biking or swimming.
65. CardioTrack: Make sure you’re getting your cardio workouts in right with this application that also tracks your progress.
66. Personal Best: What’s your personal best at running, lifting or any other fitness skill? This application allows you to record and store them.
67. iPushups: This application can help you build up your pushup skills as you go.
68. iSitups: Track your progress and train your way to more sit ups using this application.
69. Workout of the Day: Get access to 365 days of workouts with this helpful app.
70. Nike Training Club: Access your personalized training program on your iPhone to get stronger on the go by creating a mini-avatar and tracking your personal progress.
71. Pump10: This application is home to numerous workout videos that you can watch from anywhere.
72. CRUNCH: Get your butt and gut in shape with this core conditioning workout.

Walking and Running

If you love to run or walk, these iPhone applications can help you make the most of your fitness time with tracking, pedometers and more.

73. StepTrackLite: Keep track of how far you’re walking everyday with this easy-to-use application.
74. iMapMyRun: With this tool, you’ll get real-time tracking of your run (or walk) and allows users to see maps, stats and more about their daily paths.
75. Steps: This personal pedometer lets you know just how many steps went into your walk.
76. Fitnio: Store the time, distance and calories you’ve burned during your runs with this application.
77. RunKeeper: With both free and pay versions of this software you can map your runs, share them with friends and store information about your fitness.
78. TrailGuru: Find out all the stats on your latest runs with this tool that tracks everything from your elevation to how far you traveled.
79. TriCalc: If you’re working towards speed goals rather than distance ones try out this app that helps you determine what your pacing needs to be for a given distance.
80. Can Do 26.2: Want to show off the newly fit you? This application can help you find and register for any marathon in the U.S.
81. Distance Meter Pro: Take advantage of GPS technology with this tool that tracks your time, distance and speed.
82. RunChart: Use this application to customize running routes and set time or distance goals for yourself.
83. RunCalc: Monitor your pacing when you’re running with this tool. Especially useful for those training for timed events.
84. CityRUNNR: Track your runs around your city with this portable app.
85. iPhodometer: Just plug in your weight and your pace into this app and learn how many calories you’ve burned and the distance you’ve gone.

Mind and Body

Engage these fitness apps to stretch and relax your body while soothing your mind at the same time.

86. Pret-a-YogaLite: Watch carefully designed yoga routines no matter where you are with this helpful yoga video app.
87. StretchZ: Sitting at a desk all day can wreck havoc on your fitness, so take a break and loosen up with this stretch-filled application.
88. iPump Yoga: Get your mind, body and spirit in tip-top shape with this application geared towards helping you have an agile and strong body.
89. Yoga Trainer Lite: This free application helps teach you the basics of yoga at your own pace.
90. Tai Chi Master: With this application you can learn the basics of this ancient Chinese relaxation and fitness technique.
91. Yoga Stretch: Follow these yoga routines to loosen up and feel more fit, mentally and physically.
92. YogaBliss: In this app you’ll find a collection of 16 yoga poses designed to help you relax and get your body toned and flexible.

Miscellaneous

These tools can help you do everything from track your bike path to find a gym near you.

93. True Weight: Check out this app to manage your diet and fitness routines based on a daily energy index.
94. Health and Fitness Mobile: Take Health and Fitness Magazine on the road with you with this application. You’ll get free workouts, fitness tips and a whole lot more.
95. Heartbeat: Want to know what your heart rate is? Use this app to find out.
96. iTrailMap: This useful tool is designed to help skiers and snowboarders find the best trails to show off their skills and get their hearts pumping.
97. The Bike Computer: This geotracking app allows users to keep track of where they are on a bike trail, how far they’ve gone, and much more.
98. HangTimer: Skiers, bikers and snowboarders will appreciate this app that measures their amount of time in the air.
99. Find Gold’s: With this app, you’ll be able to find the Gold’s Gym closest to you no matter where you’re at.
100. FitTimer: Track your workout sets, breaks and intervals with this easy-to-use tool.

Desk Exercises

Tone up and burn a few extra calories at work by doing these exercises at your desk.

1. 60-Second Aerobics: Try out this quick aerobics exercise you can do if you have your own office, or if you don’t mind weird looks from co-workers.
2. Office Exercise: View these office exercises that can help with stretching, balance and muscle-toning.
3. Five Quick Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk: Learn how to do side stretches, arm raises and other exercises at your desk.
4. Desk Yoga: This yoga exercise lets you stay in your desk chair.
5. Ten Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk: The Pump and Run, Hammy Pulling, and Disco Fever will help you stay limber and toned at work.
6. 20 Simple At-Your-Desk Exercises for Web Workers: These exercises will give you a glutes workout, relieve tension, tone thighs and more.
7. The Wooden Leg: Tone your legs with this exercise.
8. Desk Exercises to Boost Your Energy: Loosen up and prepare for an after-work run or aerobics class by doing the "yes-sir" or the "feel the floor."
9. The Magic Carpet Ride: Work on your abs by doing The Magic Carpet Ride.
10. Work It Girl: At Your Desk Abs: Practice this Pilates move at your desk to master the art of exercise and work multitasking.

Healthy Snacking

Keep your home desk and the office refrigerator stocked with healthy snacks that will help you curb cravings and avoid temptations at the vending machine and office parties.

11. Almonds: Keep a plastic bag with a handful of almonds in your desk for a yummy snack you can graze on all day. Almonds are full of protein and the good kind of fat, so they’ll keep you satisfied longer.
12. Yogurt: If your office has a refrigerator, bring yogurt to work. This snack is believed to "rev up your body’s fat-burning engines, speed weight loss, and trim your tummy, according to a new study," reports WebMD.
13. Slow-release snack foods: These foods–like avocados, salad vegetables and cheese–prevent quick sugar highs and sudden crashes, so they’re good for keeping you full and energetic during long working hours.
14. Peanut butter: Unless peanut butter is a serious snacking weakness for you, keep a jar in your desk to spread over a graham cracker or English muffin. Peanut butter contains the good kind of fat and will keep you full much longer than junk food. Just be careful to use only a small amount to avoid packing on extra calories.
15. Apple slices and low-fat cheese: Fitness Magazine recommends apple slices and low-fat cheese because it’s a snack "packed with fiber, water and antioxidants" that also keeps you full longer because of the cheese.
16. Tea: Get your caffeine boost from tea, which has antioxidants and helps you balance water weight.
17. Low-calorie cereal bars: Try to pick cereal bars that are lower in calories and rich in fiber, rather than ones loaded with chocolate and sodium.

Social Media and Community Support

Get support for your diet right from your desk when you log on to one of these community sites for weight loss and health care. You’ll find inspiration and motivation, diet tools and journals, and recipe ideas that will give you something healthy to look forward to when you get home.

18. Traineo: It’s easy to get inspired to eat right, lose weight and work out when you join the community and use the tools on Traineo.
19. WeightWatchers: Get support for your WeightWatchers diet anytime from anywhere with their online tool set, recipe database and community.
20. DietWatch: On this site, you can choose your own personalized diet plans, track your diet progress and learn about healthy snacking.
21. eDiets: Learn all about healthy, smart eating, online diet plans, meal delivery plans and more. Join groups to learn how others are losing weight and get inspired even when you’ve got the munchies at work.
22. Weight Loss Wars: Compete to see who can lose the most weight by tracking your progress online.
23. FatSecret: Set up a profile and join groups to learn about different diets and recipes. You can also record your progress and food history in an online journal.
24. The Biggest Loser League: When you need a little extra inspiration during a work party or happy hour planning meeting, head to this site for motivation.
25. DietTV: Play games, network and learn about dieting here.
26. iStats: Document all your fitness and diet stats on this site, which lets you join teams and learn about new exercises.
27. SparkPeople: On SparkPeople, you can chat with dietitians and other dieters, keep a food journal, get a personalized diet and fitness plan, and access other helpful tools.
28. Wellsphere: Discover healthy eating plans and the keys to a healthy lifestyle on this community site.
29. The Daily Plate: Find the time to organize your diet and meal plans online with The Daily Plate.
30. Comotivate: Find other dieters to link up with through this buddy system.

Calculators and Tools

Before ordering lunch into the office, find out how many calories are packed into your favorite fast food meal. Here you’ll find health care calculators and tools for discovering what you’re really putting into your body and how you can turn your diet around.

31. FitDay: Refer to this journal to track your diet plans and weight loss progress even when you’re at work.
32. The Calorie Counter: Calculate your daily caloric intake of fast foods, fruit, beef products and any other type of food here.
33. Calorie King: This website has healthy recipes and tools to help you lose weight, plus a searchable food database that has nutrition information and calorie counts for meals and individual foods.
34. Nutrition Data: Look up nutrition information, calculate your BMI, track your weight loss progress, analyze recipes and get information on living with diabetes on this site.
35. Chowbaby Fast Food Calories: Chowbaby presents calorie information for meals from popular chains like KFC, Wendy’s, P.F. Chang’s, Domino’s, Carvel Ice Cream, Boston Market, White Castle and more.
36. Calories Burned Calculator: Find out how many calories you burn writing, standing, studying and driving.
37. ActiveTrainer: Find sports and fitness training plans that fit with your needs, interests and lifestyle.
38. Diabetes Risk Calculator: Take this test at work for an instant motivator whenever you’re feeling like having an unhealthy snack.
39. Weight Loss Calculator: This calculator tells you how long it will take you to reach your goal weight.
40. Ideal Body Weight: Use this tool to calculate your ideal body weight.

Curbing Your Cravings

These tips will help keep your mind off cravings that tempt you with junk food, chocolate and unnecessary grazing.

41. Snack: Snacking might seem counterproductive when you’re trying to lose weight, but keeping your body fueled up and energized with the right kind of foods will prevent overindulging later.
42. Get up and move around: This study explains that a quick walk can kill your craving for chocolate. Take your mind off your cravings by taking a quick walk around the block or downstairs.
43. Get enough sleep: When you’re stressed, sad or tired, your body tends to crave sugars and carbohydrates as a pick-me-up. Try to get enough sleep to get on a regular eating schedule too.
44. Have break-room alternatives: Keep your own stash of healthy snacks handy to defend yourself and your cravings against office parties and catering. 

Sneaking in Workouts

Besides the desk exercises, it is possible to work out during your busy day, depending on your job. Check out these tips for sneaking in exercise at work.

45. Ride your bike to work: If you live within a reasonable distance of work, ride your bike or walk to work for added exercise.
46. Volunteer to run extra errands: When it’s the intern’s day off, volunteer for the coffee run next door or to message mail to the upstairs office.
47. Take the stairs: Even if your office is on the 20th floor, you can take the stairs at least part of the way. Train yourself to do one extra flight per week.
48. Exercise on your lunch break: If your gym has a shower or you have time to go home during your lunch break, do a quick yoga or cardio workout to boost your energy and mood in the afternoon and burn off extra calories.
49. Get a workout buddy: Instead of only hanging out with your happy hour buddies, grab a workout buddy that holds you accountable for after-work gym dates.
50. Be disciplined: Have a specific goal in mind and an endpoint in mind. Being organized and disciplined will help you stick to your weight loss plan even when others are chowing down and eating out.

Health

In these sites, you’ll find general support for your health and wellness.

1. Trusera: On this social networking site, you can find online communities and personalized health information.
2. Livestrong.com: The popular Livestrong.com is full of groups, forums, dares and more for your health, fitness, and lifestyle.
3. Google Health: Google Health allows you to share health information with friends, family members, doctors, nurses, and others in your care network.
4. TheCarrot: Track your life with TheCarrot, and share your reports with others.
5. HealthSphere: HealthSphere offers the way to better health with tools, message boards, and more.

Information

Find information from doctors, patients, and more through these websites.

6. OrganizedWisdom: This social network is built around health advice.
7. Mamaherb: The Mamaherb community is full of people who have shared their solutions with natural treatments.
8. Wellsphere: Wellsphere offers "health knowledge made personal," with communities, local resources, and other tools.
9. Healia: The Healia search engine offers health communities, information, and more.
10. MedHelp: MedHelp’s forums, topics, and community is on a mission to find cures together.
11. WEGO Health: WEGO offers an aggregation of health and wellness content, including information from health experts and patients.
12. CDC.gov: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an outpost for useful social media tools, including Twitter, e-cards, and virtual worlds.
13. Wellescent: In this health community, you’ll learn how to live with medical conditions.
14. iMedix: Join iMedix, and you’ll get access to a community where you can find and share health information.

Health Professionals

These websites are designed specifically for health professionals, and those who would like to research information on them.

15. Sermo: Sermo is a great place for physicians to collaborate, learn, and improve care.
16. RateMDs: Find out what other people think of your doctor on this ratings community.
17. Health Student Network: Health students can join this network to learn about and share news that’s important to them.
18. NurseLinkUp: NurseLinkUp offers a social network for nurses, including jobs, discussions, and more.
19. PeerClip: US physicians can use this social bookmarking site to organize medical literature online.

Message Boards

Communicate on these forums to learn more about healthy living.

20. WebMD: The go-to site for health information has a very active community forum.
21. HealingWell: On the HealingWell boards, you can connect with others with similar diseases and conditions.
22. HealthBoards: HealthBoards is a great place to connect with others going through the same thing you are.
23. SteadyHealth: The SteadyHealth forums ask, "how are you feeling today?"
24. Revolution Health: The Revolution Health community offers message boards and groups.
25. psychForums: Find mental health support in these forums.

Support

These sites can offer you support for your healthy lifestyle.

26. DailyStrength: DailyStrength offers a way to reach out to others with health problems like yours.
27. Hope Cube: Hope Cube features support, information, and help from medical professionals.
28. MDJunction: Find online support groups for your health challenges through MDJunction.
29. PatientsLikeMe: This community of patients will help you share your experience and get help from other patients.
30. CarePages: Set up your CarePages website to start a blog and connect with your friends and family during a health challenge.
31. Inspire: Check out inspire’s health and wellness support groups to know that you’re not alone.
32. HealthChapter: HealthChapter has social support groups for people who want to share their health experiences.
33. CaringBridge: CaringBridge offers free websites that will help you support and connect with loved ones during critical illness.
34. PeopleJam: You can find helpful advice, encouragement, and more for healthy living from PeopleJam.
35. Tools To Life: Tools To Life has the coaching, motivation, and support to help you create your best life.

Nutrition, Fitness & Weight Loss

Get help with your fitness and weight loss goals through these sites.

36. The Daily Plate: Track the food you eat every day, and connect with others in groups.
37. Gymninee: Gyminee’s social fitness networking will help you stay motivated and get fit, while having fun.
38. Walker Tracker: Walker Tracker is a step tracker community for pedometer enthusiasts.
39. SparkPeople: Get support from this healthy lifestyle community.
40. PEERtrainer: Buddy up and slim down with this system for fitness support.

Conditions

If you have a specific condition you need help with, be sure to check out these sites.

41. BreastCancer.org: Check out this community for discussion boards, chat rooms, and expert online conferences.
42. WeHaveMS: WeHaveMS provides support and information for those with Multiple Sclerosis.
43. Diabetic Connect: Diabetic Connect is a great place to meet others who have diabetes.
44. My Cancer Place: Join this community of people who have cancer to learn, give and receive support, and share information.
45. DepressionTribe: The DepressionTribe is an online community for depression support.
46. SoberCircle: Join this recovery community to get support.
47. I’m Too Young For This!: In this community, you’ll find a resource for young adults with cancer.
48. TuDiabetes: TuDiabetes is a community for people touched by diabetes.
49. Prostate Cancer InfoLink: This social network for prostate cancer offers information, discussion, and disease support.
50. RealMentalHealth: Check out RealMentalHealth to find people who are dealing with mental health conditions similar to yours.