by Kayla Moffett Although it may seem working out is harder than it looks, the biggest challenge in getting fit is staying motivated. In reality, the easiest task of all is coming up with excuses NOT to exercise. You’ve got a full schedule … You’ll feel more motivated tomorrow…You haven’t…
Beginning the year with a clean, organized and well-stocked pantry will go a long way in helping you meet your diet goals. Start by tossing anything that’s past its expiration date. If there’s unopened, nonperishable food that you know no one in your household will eat, then donate it to…
Vegetarianism has come a long way, baby. With more people going meatless – at least for some meals – the options for replacing meat have become tastier and more varied. White, flabby tofu isn’t the only protein option for people who are looking to reduce or eliminate meat in their…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
With the growing problem of obesity in the United States, striving for good health might best be done by making exercise and diet a family affair. Mayo Clinic staff reports suggest treatment and prevention of childhood (and adult) obesity begins at home. Eating too much and not getting enough exercise…
From itching to burning, these dreaded buzzwords often conjure up visions of STDs and other women problems we prefer not to speak of. Needless to say, the notion of actually talking to another person (i.e., your physician) seems absolutely mortifying. Well, you’re not alone. Millions of women of all ages…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Obesity in pets is common these days and causes real problems. Pet obesity is due to overfeeding, improper diet or lack of exercise. Obesity in pets is also attributed to the modern lifestyles of people, who leave their pets alone in their house, eating for themselves whatever they want and…
By Michael Lee Happiness is a state of mind. Although certain circumstances can’t help but affect you, the decision to laugh or cry remains yours to be made. So instead of drowning in sorrow, why not teach yourself how to become a happy person? Turning your frown upside down comes…
You’ve worked hard all week to stick with your healthy diet and keep up with your weight-loss goals, but the weekend can mean diet sabotage for even the most committed dieter. When your weekend schedule is full of family events, entertaining guests, heading out to a sporting event or simply…
And for those who do not have access to the internet, there are Lean For Life books, DVDs and CDs available to buy. The Lean for Life program was developed based on 35 years of treatments at their weight control clinics. The Lean for Life gurus promise to allow dieters…
Have you ever come across a suspicious spot on your body and wondered whether it’s moles or skin cancer? Take a look at the signs to watch for to determine whether your concerns about cancer and moles are valid. There are certain signs to look out for to tell the…