By Anisa Aven “Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.” –Victor Kiam, American businessman, Remington Electric Razors (1926-2001) “Oh, how I wish I could overcome procrastination! Somebody please help me stop procrastinating! But not today, I’m busy.” Procrastination is a double-edged habit. It deserves our attention as well as our appreciation. The guilt…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
If you have been trying to gain muscle for any length of time, you have probably figured out that training is only half of the equation. To gain quality muscular weight, you must take in more calories than you burn, with a significant portion of them coming from protein. This…
Have you spent hours on the treadmill and elliptical machine each week but still aren’t getting results? You’re probably stuck in a fitness rut where your body has adapted to your workout routine and just doesn’t respond to the activity like it used to. The best way to get over…
While most of us have a certain body part we would like to work on more than others, there is no such thing as spot reducing. When you do a specific exercise for a specific part of your body, the muscles of that particular body part will develop and get…
Stop being lazy. Instead of paying someone else to do your spring cleaning, get busy. Shovel snow. Rake leaves. Cut the grass. Cleaning up the yard is a great way to get active. Not only are you getting the job done, you’re also burning calories at the same time. Believe…
By Dawn V. Obrecht Ever have trouble letting go of a relationship? Obsessed with another person? Way too loyal, to the point where it hurts you and possibly others who care about you? Are others who are dependent on you, even your children, getting hurt because you are keeping yourself…
Bicycling is great exercise. In fact, riding your bike for an hour at a steady pace can burn up to 533 calories for a 140-pound individual. However, it’s important to keep safety precautions in mind when you go for a ride. Most people don’t even consider wearing a helmet when…
Fitness fads come and go — remember the thighmaster? — but if you want a well-rounded workout, then embrace the fitness ball. It’s no secret that exercise balls are a great way to add variety to your workout and improve strength in your core and lower body. But working out…
You’ve been working with machines, exercising your heart out and eating a balanced, nutritious diet. The evidence, however, is staring at you in the mirror: Your gluteus is particularly maximus. What could you possibly be doing wrong? The unfortunate answer is probably the type of exercise you’re doing. A large…
Summer is a great time to eat al fresco, whether you’re grilling or having a potluck — or both. But besides the bugs, be sure you don’t invite some other unwanted critters to your meal. We’re talking about bacteria that can make you and your fellow picnicgoers sick. Bringing food…