Weight Loss

When it comes to building your support network, the quality of the relationships that you have counts much more than the number of relationships that you have. While it is great to have a lot of acquaintances or people with whom you may enjoy spending time but who you are not emotionally close, true friendships […]

When it comes to cardiovascular workouts, running seems to get almost all of the credit. However, this is an unfair assessment of what it takes to lose weight. A cardiovascular activity is any form of exercise that gets your heart rate up and causes you to sweat, which stimulates weight loss. Walking is a great […]

There may be a hidden cancer risk hidden in your morning routine. That is, if you are one of the many Americans who skip eating a healthy breakfast at home to stop at the drive-thru for a muffin or a donut with your coffee, then you may be setting yourself up for an increased risk […]

The decision to get weight loss surgery is highly personal. This is a choice that can impact you for the rest of your life. You make the choice today to get weight loss surgery, and this guides the choices that you make for years to come. It is no wonder, especially with all of the […]

We can all use a bit more green in our lives—and no, we aren’t talking about money this time (though that’s great too!). It’s time to take a step back from your standard diet and try to put a bit more green in the kitchen. Finding ways to incorporate fresh vegetables into your diet is […]

The most important part of any successful weight loss program is the goal that you set at the very beginning. Those early days of your weight loss program are often the most motivated. Learning how to make strong goals at this stage of the game can help you make the most out of your entire […]

Chances are you know someone who loves to run marathons. They may post their race victories on Facebook every few weeks, or you might even see daily updates from their running apps that notify you of just how many miles they ran that day. There are some people who just love to be active, and […]

There is a huge myth out there that is keeping millions of Americans from living a healthy lifestyle, and it is time to put the lies to a rest once and for all. It may be hard to come to terms with the truth, after decades of living in a society that believes something entirely […]

What motivates you to reach your goals? For some people it is a family member, for others, it is an internal desire to see yourself how you once were—to reach a goal that was once a normal way of life. There are many common motivational factors that we all share, such as the love of […]

It can be difficult to find the motivation to get outside and exercise on any given day of the year. But when the temperature drops below freezing and there is icy rain or even snow falling from the sky, then the challenge of getting out the door becomes amplified. Even if it isn’t snowing, cold […]