Image via Wikipedia In the past decade, yoga has emerged as a popular fitness choice for those looking to increase their relaxation and balance the mind, body, and soul. Yoga is more than just trendy pants and mats; it’s a discipline with many rewarding health benefits. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine explains [...]

Image via Wikipedia It has been one of those weeks that could make a person curl into a ball and shut out the world.  Maybe it’s been a hard day at the office or a significant other has suddenly lost interest.  Whatever the problems are, they can seriously hurt a person’s outlook on life and [...]

Image via Wikipedia You love him, but you would also love to fit into your bikini this summer.  You hate missing your Tuesday night spinning class, but it’s the only day he has off to spend time with you.  If these scenarios sound familiar, then you’re experiencing a dilemma many women face: the challenge of [...]

Image by Rob! via Flickr Fad Dieters and Compulsive Exercisers As Americans, we are exposed to thousands of healthy eating and exercise tips every day.  Nearly all daytime talk show hosts have aired episodes instructing viewers on how to lose weight, choose healthy foods, exercise, and follow a multitude of other healthy living tips.  Unfortunately, [...]

Image via Wikipedia After running a 7 minute mile, or blasting through a super exhausting kickboxing session, you’re probably congratulating yourself on a job well done.  And well, you should.  Perhaps you’ve worked strenuously to get to the point where you were able to run at all, let alone run a mile in less than [...]

Image via Wikipedia Food: Getting Rid of the Good vs. the Bad Mentality How annoying is it when a family member approaches you and gives you a long lecture on why you shouldn’t be eating a muffin, a chip, or countless other “bad” foods?  You’re probably already familiar with this story: You’ve lost weight, always [...]

Image via Wikipedia Exercising with a Pet Does this scenario sound familiar?  It’s 6:15am and you feel a little nudge on your hand courtesy of a cold wet nose.  You turn over, only to have that nudge coupled with a whine and then a high pitched bark.  Yes, it’s time to walk the dog again, [...]

Image via Wikipedia With your thesis or dissertation deadline looming over your head, you’re probably finding it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Your healthy eating habits have most likely dissolved, despite your best intentions.  Exercise is at the bottom of your list in terms of your priorities, and just getting one more paper turned [...]

Image via Wikipedia Have you ever had one of those days where it seems like the world is out to get you?  You’re to do list is too long, your bank account is empty, the kids are driving you crazy, and you just want to curl up into a ball and hope everything fixes itself.  [...]

Setting realistic goals for ourselves can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to our health.  Once goals are set, many people find themselves becoming impatient with the lack of quick results and give up after a few months or even days.  When it comes to the body, it’s important to remember that just [...]