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Food Cravings. We all get them. It’s one of those near-universal (at least in the US) entities that can lead to frustration, over-consumption, and even hopelessness. Cravings can lead to such questions as: Why do these happen?What can I do to stop them?Am I a bad person because I can’t…
All too often when people lose weight, it creeps back on. Then the process may start all over again. This can lead to endless frustration, fluctuating weight patterns, and even poor self-esteem (aka, feeling like a failure). Sometimes, people succeed at getting off the roller coaster. Who are these people…
As I sat down to write a blog for this holiday season, I took a look at the ones I had written in previous years. Advice about how to be moderate with holiday eating, how to navigate party goodies, and how to keep up with at least some exercise while…
Many, many studies have shown that getting more exercise is good for our brain. It releases endorphins that elevate our mood and sense of well-being, increases circulation in the brain that leads to clear thinking, and alters hormones in our bodies that translate to brain health. But can it happen…
Let’s just say that the stats on diet failure are frightening. Diets fail. Again and again. In fact, there is around a 95% failure rate. And yet people keep trying another and another and another. More stats: The average person who is trying to lose weight does so 4-5 times…
Ever sit there on the couch or a comfy recliner and wonder where your get-up-and-go went? Here I am not talking about the instances where you flop down after a hard day’s work which involved some physical exercise that has left you needing a rest. It’s more like for those…
HUMAN!!! We all have our struggles, triumphs, highs, and lows. When it comes to trying to keep a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising enough to satisfy the guidelines, it can be a constant struggle. Why does it have to be so hard? Even those of us who make…
Good grief. It’s that time of year again. Many of us like the idea of starting over, starting fresh, and finally getting a grip on a least a few things. It can even be a compelling urge. Bravo I say. Making a few changes for the better, no matter what…
I have read a lot of things about how to change, what to change, advice about change, and the benefits of change. But there isn’t much out there about WHY IT IS SO HARD TO CHANGE. If there was, I think it would make us all feel a bit better….
Let’s say something has happened to derail your fitness. Perhaps an injury, some travel, or life circumstances. Maybe it’s been weeks, months or even years since you did anything serious about getting back on track. Maybe you didn’t get derailed because fitness just hasn’t never been on your radar. The…