When we are feeling stressed, upset, angry, even nervous, we look to find something that will calm us or make us feel better. The next time you feel low don’t turn to food to make you smile, look elsewhere for comfort. Here is our list of little things that can make you smile...
Winter is a pretty hard time to stay on track with your healthy living resolutions. It's too cold to go outside to exercise and you crave comfort food, so what can you do to keep your weight loss on track?
School's almost out so let's greet summer prepared, organised and with a plan to make it the best summer ever. The kids may be out of school, but you shouldn't quit learning. Don't let yourself get knocked off the path of self-improvement. Julia Havey has some tips.
While reading through the morning headlines the other day, I was intrigued by the caption above one of the featured articles. It read: "Nightmare of too little sleep: It is tied to too much weight!" For those of you who wish you could just sleep away your excess weight, please read on.
With an abundance of different facts, statistics, research and other points about our bodies and our health in today's world, it's little wonder that our heads are spinning. So let's slow down and take a closer look at a few very important facets of this very important issue. Julia Griggs Havey investigates.
With busy lifestyles and hectic schedules, excuse making has become an art form. But excuses will only lead you down one road: failure. The only way to put an end to all these excuses is to stop making them. You should have, could have, but you didn't and now it's too late. Wrong. Now, it's time to make it happen. Read on to find out how.
You've started out on a weight loss plan. You're full of the best intentions and determined that you will stick to your diet and exercise plans to the letter, always. But are you expecting too much of yourself and aiming for perfection? Motivator Valerie explains that perfection can lead to a cycle of yo-yo dieting and ultimately ruin your weight loss efforts.
Have you tried every diet going but still had little weight-loss success? The problem may not be a lack of willpower, or even the types of plans you've tried. The problem could be that you are not ready for success. Preparing yourself mentally and physically before starting a weight loss programme is vital. In fact, it could mean the difference between reaching your goals or repeating diet history. Are you prepared this time?
When we have goals to guide us, we are happier and achieve more than we would without having them. Goals provide focus. Goals provide a measuring stick for progress. They enhance productivity and bolster self-esteem. And, most of all, goals increase commitment, so we’re more likely to achieve whatever we set out to conquer. These are the reasons that you should set yourself healthy eating goals today. Here’s how…
It sounds like it should be a simple matter. But more and more people begin a weight loss programme without having any measurable goals in mind. Choosing not to plan your goals before beginning, your programme is a lot like diving into the deepend of a pool when you can't swim. To get on the path to meeting your goals-you need to get smart.