YES, Females Watch Sports Too

It is always funny to me whenever I go to a sports bar to watch a game guys always seem to assume that I'm there to meet my "boyfriend" and that I not only not like sports but I know nothing about the games.  Then once I start spitting facts, stats, and my opinions about the game, teams and players the look on their faces are priceless, they are in complete awe like where did she come from. Yes fellas there are a few females that are out here in the world that are not tomboys that love sports just as much as you do.

First and foremost, I do not like sports because of a guy, I do not watch sports to spend time with my man, and I am not a groupie trying to make a come up.  With social media and reality tv these days females are so easily classified as groupies because they watch sports, go to sporting events or this that in the other.  Dude can I just enjoy the game just like you are.  And YES I wear heels and I am a girly girl but I still know the game.  Ladies we too can enjoy sports just as much as guys do and not lose ourselves.

Yes if you see me out more than likely I will have on heels.... Yes I cook nightly and can bake....  And Yes if you see me out and about you would not be able to tell that I'm a sports fanatic.  But yes I am a die hard sports fan and will go head to head with a guy in a sports debate.

Below are a few tips for ladies to be able to enjoy sports on their own terms:

1. Ladies its ok to not wear oversized jerseys.  Take your favorite team's colors and add a little girly flavor to it.  
2. Know the rules of the games and have your own opinion.  Don't repeat what you hear on ESPN.  A good sports debate is always good for the soul.
3. Ladies pick a favorite team and stick with it.  Don't float from team to team.
4. Find a group of females that love sports just as much as you.  There are a few of us out there.
5. And finally HAVE FUN with it.  You'll be surprised how entertaining sports can be.

Me wearing my fave football team (Atlanta Falcons of course I'm a GA girl) colors.

Keep It Safe

Concussions...  Broken bones... Torn Ligaments...

Injuries occur in sports all of the time.  Many athletes suffer from knee injuries, sprains, fractures, and several other injuries.  With my love for sports and medicine I wanted to incorporate a post that included safety pointers for those participating in sports.  With the increase in heat wave over the summer we have seen health issues in sports take a jump in something that happens but is not widely seen... Heat exhaustion.  With the heat increase we have seen a high school football player in Georgia and a coach in the state of Texas die during practice, we have seen Mike Patterson of the Philadelphia Eagles pass out and have a seizure during training camp, as well as reality star Royce Reed black out and seizure during a charity softball game.

Here are some tips to keep in mind while participating in all sports:

• Drink LOTS of water to prevent dehydration and overheating.
• Warm up and stretch before taking the field/court
• Each player should know their limits before reaching exhaustion
• Cool down after playing
• Eat, eat, EAT proper foods; eat a light, healthy meal a few hours before hitting the field/court

And remember if you're not feeling well, if something hurts, do not force yourself to play through the pain, inform your coach and see a doctor to make sure that whatever is going on with you is nothing that is serious.  We wouldn't want you to over exert yourself and end up hurting yourself even more.

For more tips on general sports safety and safety for specific sports check out Medline Plus.

Ward and Leonard Join Dancing With the Stars

Hines Ward and Sugar Ray Leonard are the latest athletes that have joined the Dancing with the Stars Family.  Both will be on next season of dancing with the stars which premieres March 21st on ABC.

Hines Ward 

• Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver (1998-present)
• 4 time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XL MVP
• 954 receptions
• 11,702 receiving yards
• 83 receiving TDs

Sugar Ray Leonard

• Retired Professional Boxer
• Total Fights: 40; Wins: 36; KO's: 25
• 1973 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Champion
• 1974 National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Champion
• 1976 Olympic Light Welterweight Gold Medalist