Are you already telling yourself what you are going to do different in 2010 to get back in shape?  Remember to write down three or four realistic goals that you can stick to.  For example, "I will try to lose one pound of body fat every week."  Or "I will walk for 30 minutes minimum [...]

Too busy shopping for the holidays to squeeze in your workout?  Be creative!  Take the stairs instead of the elevator.  Walk up or down the escalators.  Try parking on the top level of the parking garage and walk down the stairs to the lowest level before heading into the store.  How about a stretch break [...]

Looking for a way to eat healthier this year?  Take fifteen minutes off your cardio today and throw away all the junk and processed foods that are in your house.  Find the time to replace these "bingeable" foods with fresh, whole foods like lots of water and veggies.  Then buy a new pair of sneakers, [...]

As the days get shorter, it is a good time to adopt the principles of optimism and positive thinking.  The days may be getting colder, but you don’t have to let this chill your attitude.  Optimism may help us stay healthier physically too.  A positive outlook can help us manage stress and can be a [...]

The holidays make it hard to stay on track at times.  Develop a system to reward yourself.  When goals are achieved, reward yourself.  Would a new workout outfit, pair of jeans, shoes -- or what the heck, even a spa treatment, shopping spree, or weekend getaway get you excited about stringing some great months of [...]

Times are tough and money is tight for all of us.  It may even seem difficult to maintain a healthy diet.  But mealtime doesn’t have to be costly. With proper planning, meals can be convenient, healthy and inexpensive.  Try these helpful insights: make one-pot meals, use portion control, go meatless two to three times a [...]

Are you eating five times per day?  If so, great!  If not, increase gradually your number. If you have only been eating twice, go to three, then four, and so on. Try a meal replacement or packing a snack to make it more convenient. Do not allow more than four hours to go by without [...]

It’s 3:00 pm, are you wondering what’s for dinner or thinking about that workout after work?  If that voice in your head is thinking cookies, help yourself out by packing a snack.  Curb your appetite by providing fuel for your after-work walk or workout at the gym. Some great snack ideas include: reduced-fat peanut butter [...]

Never miss out on breakfast.  If your goal is to lose weight, gain weight, fit into that dress, or bulk up, breakfast is the key to your success.  Keep the morning meal balanced with some protein, a healthy carb, and a small amount of fat.

Keep track of what you eat and how much you exercise daily.  Keep a journal or notebook to increase accountability to the most important possession, your body, and the most important person in your life, yourself!  Write something each day that you did well to help you on your way to reaching your goals.