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 [...]