Nutrition & Weight Loss

When you woke up this morning, did you want to get out bed? Or did you have to remind yourself that sleeping in today was not an option? Too many of us are not getting enough sleep. Indeed, about 28 percent of adults report sleeping six hours or less at night, according to researchers from […]READ MORE

When you sit back and really consider what it’s going to take to lose weight, you’ll realize it’s about changing your behavior. I like to frame it that way because it bypasses all the excuses and reasons people give for why they do not exercise regularly or eat healthy foods. A friend of mine recently […]READ MORE

Fans of celebrity TV host Dr. Oz appreciate his simple, direct approach to educating people about potential health problems. The physician has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in easy-to-understand terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Viewers and fans can pick from a variety of health topics, which range from sleep problems […]READ MORE

If you work out regularly and eat nutritious meals, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, this is the time of year I dread. The mid-part of February when so many people give up going to the gym. I think I know what happens. Or really, what doesn’t happen: instant weight-loss. If you joined the gym this New Year and have been working out consistently, I have […]READ MORE

Many restaurant patrons whip out their calculators to figure out how much tip to leave their waiter. Now, it appears calculators are needed before ordering if diners really want to how many calories they’re about to eat. Menus might list how many calories an entree contains but they don’t always break it down to individual […]READ MORE

If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE

Nothing makes exercise more fun than a workout partner. Some of the best ones wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your day. If your dog can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can help you meet the national guideline […]READ MORE

So long, Black Eyed Peas. Goodbye Pitbull. I have to leave you and my iPod home when I go on my next run around the neighborhood. You’re just not good for me. I’ve always known subconsciously that running around the streets in my subdivision with the music turned up as loud as comfortably possible, is not the […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE