By Beth Havey – There’s the well-known line from poet Robert Burns, desiring: to see ourselves as others see us. Though the phrase can apply to many aspects of our lives, today my focus is singular—health. Look in the bathroom mirror and study what you see. Right at the outset the
By Jill Rodriguez – I used to have a few quick weight loss tricks. I would eat salads for dinner for a whole week, run a few days in a row or try the “diet of the month” for a few days until I felt back on track and lost
By Nancie Carmichael – Funny how some things stick in your mind. I was 23 and a young mom of two, and my husband had recently accepted a position in a church. I was a very unwilling pastor’s wife. I didn’t want to be one of “them.” Besides, it had
By Joy Silha – My intention for 2012 is to “Be Childlike and Play!” It sort of came to me. I was creating a vision board for the year and noticed that I had a lot of childlike pictures and playful images. This showed me that I needed to create
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – February is the month of hearts and flowers. Every store has heart cakes, valentine shaped cupcakes, pastries – I even saw a macaroni salad the other day tinted pink and in a heart shaped bowl. Yikes! While people think of loving each other this
By Sandi Thompson – Sometimes it is easier to lose weight when you are not exercising like a maniac. Contrary to popular belief and shows like the Biggest Loser, exercise can actually cause weight gain. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t move around; it means you shouldn’t go from being glued
By Anita Agers-Brooks – I grew up in a house full of artists. Mediocre they are not. My mom, my sisters, my brother – they could sketch, paint, sculpt, or whittle anything. And then there’s me. I am a cliché who can’t draw a stick person – literally. In junior
By Edwige Gilbert – Every year on December 31st, people all over the world make New Year’s resolutions. Millions of people wake up thinking, “This is the day I am going to do things differently!” They yearn for a new beginning and hate themselves when, after a few weeks their
By E, Author Shmirshky: The Pursuit of Hormone Happiness – Is your husband or boyfriend suffering from Grumpy Man Syndrome? Is he sleepless, irritable like a rubber band waiting to pop, anxious, depressed, and experiencing muscle aches and pains? Is his middle spreading (pop belly) and his libido crashing? If
By Sharon Brani – One effective way to increase energy and motivation is to get out in the sun. Even if you live in one of those areas with gray skies for much of the year, getting outside every day not only can give you a vitamin D boost but
By Sandi Thompson – Here are seven strategies to help you attain your 2012 goals for health and wellness. 1. Work backwards from your goals to where you are RIGHT now. Be honest with yourself. If you know you need to lose 20, 30, 50 pounds start writing down what
By Brandi Koskie for DietsInReview.com – After the champagne is popped, kisses exchanged, and Auld Lang Syne crooned, most of America stops to think about all the damage they did during the holiday season. Resolving to lose weight or get in better health tops the list of New Year’s resolutions
By Jill Rodriguez – I would love to share a few tools you must have in place to gain and keep momentum to lose weight once and for all. Don’t just read these 4 steps, take them to heart, marinate, and put them in place. Use these tools to turn
By Alice Burron – Most Americans love New Year’s resolutions–according to several national surveys and polls 40-45% of American’s make resolutions each New Years. And who can blame us? The hope of a new year is irresistible–we can start all over and finally become that wonderful, productive, healthy, happy person
By Dr. Jo Anne White – Joy is found in simple pleasures. Acknowledge those moments when joy is present before they slip away. You may have to seek out joy, if it doesn’t find you. Every day, joy is lurking just waiting to be discovered. In spite of busy lifestyles,
By Alice Burron – Do you struggle with staying motivated to be active throughout the winter months? Never fear–winter is the perfect time to try new activities and get in the best shape of your life! Here are six fun activity suggestions to keep you moving without getting bored this
By Dr. Marina Johnson – Because every woman goes through menopause, it’s often not even considered a medical problem. In the past, women were often patted on the head and told “Honey, you’re getting older and you just need to accept it.” As an endocrinologist who’s specialized in women’s health
By Jill Rodriguez – I will never forget my first day years ago, working with a trainer (she was teaching me the ropes) at a Baby Buggy Boot camp class. I won’t forget because the first exercise she wanted the moms to do was jumping jacks. Having had a baby,
By Shawna Hamilton – First and foremost, I sincerely hope that you have each enjoyed a wonderful, fun & memorable Holiday season. I know I sure did! My husband and I carved out a lot of time for family and friends and enjoyed tons of fun in the sun on
By Poppy Smith – Instead of a houseful of kids and their little ones running around laughing, crying, playing with toys and sneaking treats, this year my husband, Jim, and I will be home alone for Christmas. My automatic reaction is to feel sad—but I am glad that all of
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