The eternal debate with our selves – how to get moving when we haven’t been moving anywhere for a while. Tried getting back into exercise before but the body just did not want to cooperate. Things hurt and discomfort was the result of our efforts. Easy to see why we gave up, eh? Well welcome…
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The First Step in an Effective Weight-Loss Program: Throw Away the Bathroom Scale!
Our bodies are these amazingly dynamic mechanisms that shift weight on and off all during the day and night. Hormones, diet, medications, and exercise are just a few of the players in this complex system. So why throw out the scale? The number on the scale is just a general indicator of your overall body…
The New Cost of Being Hip
As many know, being cool is not an easy lifestyle to pull off. And it looks like it may be getting tougher. For several years, marketers have been touting the safety of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) over traditional cigarettes but recent studies are revealing details about what is in the firsthand and secondhand smoke coming from…
Developing the Healthy Geek: Channeling Your Inner Athlete
“How did I get here?” I asked myself. And who the hell was that person I was seeing in the mirror? “That can’t be me.” But it was me. After a very active early adulthood, exercise had given way to grad school, running a business, family priorities, terrible nutrition, and sleep deprivation. I seemed to…
Gaining Perspective on Your Successful Diet
When it comes to balancing nutrition, calorie types (fat vs. carbs), and our busy lifestyles, the challenges can be tremendous. If we are to believe the marketing out there, there is always one true diet for all. The reality is thankfully quite different and much easier to do.
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