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Walk
Do you hate exercise? Then go out for a walk. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, it’s free, and easy. I for one am not a big fan of exercise. There. I said it. I do like yoga, but I don’t go...
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50 Ways to Cut 500 Calories a Day
Health.com has posted an extremely helpful list–how to cut 500 calories a day. It includes everything from advice about restaurant portions to info about how important sleep is to staying at a healthy...
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Are You In It for the Soccer, or the Donuts?
Love this piece from the National Action Against Obesity blog about how sideline snacks have seemingly taken on greater importance than the actual soccer game or other sport kids are playing on a given...
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Body Acceptance, or Habit Acceptance?
The U.S. is a very contradictory culture when it comes to food and weight. On the one hand, we’re encouraged to eat at every turn, and given enormous, calorie-laden portions when we eat out in...
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Can You Lose Weight by Standing Up?
Good news: you can burn calories by doing something other than exercising. It’s called standing up. You can also pace around your office while on the phone. Or walk 10 minutes to get your lunch rather...
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How to Get (and Stay) Motivated
Maybe you’re looking to lose weight. Maybe you need to get your type 2 diabetes under control. Maybe your blood pressure and cholesterol are high and your doctor said you need to change your diet....
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Don’t Think About Losing 60 Pounds
Ah, January. The holidays are finally behind us, and with it all the cookies, huge family feasts, and excess booze. It’s a great time for a fresh start. If you’ve made “fresh starts” every January for...
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Eating for Healthier Bones
Why is it that in China and other Southeast Asian countries, where dairy consumption is minimal, osteoporosis and arthritis are not the major health problems that they are here in the U.S and in other...
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Move and Don’t Move: Exercise and Relaxation
Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life. -Ralph Waldo...
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Tips for Achieving Your Weight Goals in ’13
Are you dreading making your New Year’s resolutions for 2013, because, once again, “lose weight” will be at the top of your list? Or have you made your resolutions already, but fear you won’t be able...
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The “Math” Behind Weight Loss
If you’re looking to lose weight, you may be familiar with the magic number 3,500. That’s how many calories are stored in one pound of body fat. The logic dictates that for every 3,500 calories you...
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How to Make Your Health & Weight Resolutions a Reality
Each January you may find yourself making resolutions to lose weight, eat better, exercise more, or generally get your life in greater balance. You really want these things, and get excited as you...
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Walk Your Way to Better Health
The core classes at the gym are not scheduled at a convenient time for you. The local yoga studio doesn’t feel welcoming to anyone who isn’t already in perfect shape. The perky spinning instructors...
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Four Steps to a Healthier Year
There’s no need to avoid all grains. You don’t have to shun beans. Juicing as a lifestyle? Not advisable. Paleo? Meh. Atkins? Why, so you have an excuse to eat a pack of bacon every day? The diet...
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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that most people will develop at some point in their lives. It is dangerous as it increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, which are among...
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How to Get Rid of Abdominal Fat
You’ve probably heard about the pear-shaped body vs. the apple-shaped body. The pear shape, characterized by more fat in the hips/butt/thighs, is seen as less problematic than the apple shape, where...
View ArticleDo We Even Need to Work Out?
There is no question that moving our bodies is a good thing. For those of you who were hoping I was going to advocate a couch potato lifestyle—sorry! But what is worth taking a closer look at is how we...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, & Blood Sugar Without Meds
Is it possible to improve your numbers without medication? Yes, it is! If your doctor expresses concern about your cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar levels, most will encourage you to try...
View ArticleStrengthen Your Immune System, Naturally
We’re living in scary times, and many of us are feeling like we’ve lost control of our lives, not to mention our ability to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. It feels like every few hours we’re...
View ArticleHave Your Habits Changed During Lockdown?
Our lives have been turned upside down. Perhaps you’ve had to juggle a full-time work-at-home job with homeschooling, or you’ve lost your job, or you’re a single person living alone climbing the walls...
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