The holidays can be a difficult time of year to stay on track with weight loss efforts. Between the family gatherings, parties and friendly get togethers, the calories can really pile up. Here are a few tips courtesy of the California Dietetic Association to help us get through the rest of the season without any […]
Summer often presents a difficult time of year to maintain a fitness regimen. Much of the difficulty appears to be in maintaining a routine. Between vacations, keeping the kids entertained on break, and other summertime events, fitness often gets pushed to the proverbial back burner. Inevitably, September arrives and we find ourselves a few pounds […]
Halloween is here. It’s time to carve the pumpkins, don the costumes, and buy treats for the kiddies. But here’s the thing, if you are trying to manage your weight, do you really want 5 pounds of candy sitting around your house continuing to haunt you long after the trick or treaters have left? Do […]
For many, the thought of exercise makes us cringe; conjuring up negative images of being sweaty, out of breath and feeling completely out of shape. You may also be thinking, I’m too old to be active now or too busy to find the time. Whatever your barrier is, below are five of the biggest myths […]
“A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step” – Confucius The journey to becoming healthier can seem like a thousand miles away. But as Confucius emphasized, any seemingly insurmountable task starts with the first step. Your road to fitness involves the same notion. By simply taking that first step, you’ll find that it […]
Summer is here and like it or not, it’s time to start thinking about warm weather clothes, getting back into that old bathing suit and possibly shedding a few pounds that seemed to have cropped up out of nowhere. Whether weight loss is a goal or not, this time of year marks a need for […]