motivation
How to Overcome Negative Thoughts That Keep You from Getting Fit
Posted on April 4, 2012
You know it’s good for you, but a million excuses can get between you and a workout. Here’s how to change your thinking—and your health—with tips from The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women: Heal the Destructive Effects of Stress on Your Body, by Stephanie McClellan, M.D., and Beth Hamilton, M.D.
How to Workout When You’re Sick, Sore, or Just not Feeling It
Posted on August 16, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
We’ve all been there: Suddenly one of life’s little hassles pops up out of nowhere and ruins your best laid plans of sticking to your workout routine. Maybe you had one too many drinks last night, had to work late, or you’re still hurting from that ambitious bike ride you took this weekend. How can you overcome the urge to bail on the gym?
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion during Summer Workouts
Posted on August 11, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
It’s the dog days of summer, and even at 8AM the air is already humid and heavy. You try to enjoy your morning run and path to better health, but the sweltering sun makes it impossible. Your muscles feel like lead and you can’t seem to catch your breath. You struggle to go harder and faster, thinking you’re falling out of shape. You just need to push through it. Right?
How to Quit Smoking for Good
Posted on July 7, 2011
Nixing the nicotine habit can feel like a daunting, uphill battle, but don’t let fear of failure stop you (after all, this is one situation where quitting is good). There are more resources than ever for smokers who want to free themselves from addiction forever.
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Spring into Shape with a Bike-Friendly Picnic Menu
Posted on May 11, 2011
May is National Bike Month, and whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a novice looking for a new hobby, hopping on a bike is a fun and easy way to incorporate fitness into your everyday life. Try capping an afternoon ride with a festive spring picnic!
Lose Weight by Laughing and Other Weight-Loss Ideas
Posted on January 27, 2011
Take your weight-loss plan to the next level by retooling your activity and exercise programs. Here are five ideas from Dr. James Beckerman, author of The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan
7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Lose Weight
Posted on January 20, 2011
You already know that weight loss is not easy. Not matter how you approach it, a diet requires you to change your life. That’s just being honest. But small changes can yield big results. Here are seven things you can literally start doing today so you can start seeing results — today. From The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan by Dr. James Beckerman
End Your Addiction to Emotional Eating
Posted on January 4, 2011
Do you use food to relieve boredom? Exhaustion? Upset feelings? Learn how to conquer emotional eating with this easy exercise from The Holford Low GL Diet: Lose Fat Fast Using the Revolutionary Fatburner System by Patrick Holford.
4 Steps to Help You Finally Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Posted on December 31, 2010
Make this the year you stick to your resolution to lose weight, exercise more, or eat better by following this four-step plan from Kris Gethin, author of Body by Design: The Complete 12-Week Plan to Transform Your Body Forever.
How to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight
Posted on December 31, 2010
To lose weight, you have to eat well, move, and build lean muscle mass – it’s as simple as that, according to motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author Susan Powter’s The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity.
How to Stay Committed to Your Exercise and Weight Loss Goals
Posted on June 3, 2010
It’s normal to have days when you really don’t want to exercise or look at another salad. But before you pick up a fork and dig into sugary frosting or write off the gym, try this idea that JJ Virgin, the author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, says is personal kryptonite against program destroyers.
4 Ways to Preempt Emotional Eating
Posted on March 23, 2010Do you eat in response to stress or other emotional triggers? Stop that habit with help from Drs. Susan Mitchell and Catherine Christie, authors of Fat Is Not Your Fate: Outsmart Your Genes and Lose the Weight Forever.
