How to Eat Well and Save Money
I don’t know anyone these days who doesn’t keep a close eye on their budget. Well, except for a guy in New Jersey who just won $338 million dollars this week playing Powerball. But for the rest of us, it’s something we
Two Easy Routines For A Better Life
Everything in our life thrives on routine. Things we do best have a foundation of routine at their core. Think of any area of your life where you have established a habit - good or bad - and all you've really
What Am I Forgetting?
So… I haven’t planned this well at all. I was hoping I could offer up some information about maybe weight loss, or healthy eating, or exercise, or getting motivated… but I just can think of anything new. I think I might have
5 Diet Mistakes You May Be Making
In the world of weight loss there is as much conflicting information as there are shows about Real Housewives. Well, almost. And then there are the tidbits of advice or old wives tales that you get from your friends, coworkers, or your
Mind Over Matter
It’s no secret that your attitude is important the success of any pursuit you undertake. If you start off thinking you’ll fail, that’s probably how it will go down. Heck, why bother? But if you go into a situation with the firm
Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative
Warning: This is not a pep talk. It’s going to be a hard slice of reality. Just thought you should know before we got into it, because a vague disclaimer is no one’s friend. You won’t be good at everything you try. There.
A Hard Habit To Break…
I’ll make a bold declaration and say we all have bad habits. Big ones, little ones, there a certain things we want to change about ourselves, and the tough part is we’ve been doing them for a while. Our habits have
4 'Get Real' Tips for Weight Loss
I just saw an article headline about brides who are turning to a feeding tube diet to lose weight before their weddings. I am honestly shocked that it has come to this. Shocked to consider the dangerous and drastic measure that
Resolution Evolution
It’s just a few days into the brand new year, and I have to ask, how are those New Year's resolutions going? It doesn’t matter if it’s weight loss, getting organized, cleaning up your credit score, or finishing that novel you’ve
Big in Japan…and Other Life Lessons
Right now, I bet you’re thinking about how next year will be different from this one. Let me offer this suggestion: Think about what went right this year, what you learned, and how you’ve grown. It’s a fine way to pat
How to Make the Most of NOW
Really, what good is nostalgia? The word itself is from the Greek, meaning essentially “the ache of homecoming.” We like to remember how good it was “way back when,” and then get all sad about it because it will never be
Building Smart Habits | Guest Post
Occasionally we come across some seriously good, informative content that we would like to share with you. In this spirit, we would like to offer you a great article from our friends at metaboliceffect.com, original post here (http://blog.metaboliceffect.com/2012/03/13/building-smart-habits/) This post is all
5 Healthy Holiday Tips…
Believe it or not that time of year is upon us again. Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving will be here next week, and soon all of the December holidays will have arrived. This means dinners, parties, and other festivities with family
6 Tips For Mindful Eating
I am writing this article on Monday afternoon. Today I needed to go drop off my ballot (go vote!), get to the post office, pay bills, return phone calls, and do the usual Monday catch-up routine at work. I had brought snacks
Eating Healthy On A Budget
It’s one of the most common excuses that people have for not eating healthier – they think that it will cost too much. Honestly, I thought the exact same thing the first time I wandered the aisles at my local Whole
Does Not Compute: Pros and Cons of Modern Technology
We humans have been blessed and cursed. We are so clever, and yet, kind of dumb. It’s okay. Knowing that humans can sometimes be dumb makes humans smarter. We’re so smart, we’ve built extra brains to do our thinking for us. They
Tricks, Not Treats: How To Survive Halloween
Short people in disguises may be knocking on your door at the end of the month. No, they aren’t coming for cash or to convert your religious beliefs. They just want candy. Lots and lots of candy. It’s Halloween and if you
Walk This Way: Adventures In Exercise
I have a project for you. You can totally do this, and maybe, just maybe, be glad you did. Also, it’s secretly good for you. A healthy kind of good for you. Ready? Get a map. Get a marker. Get some string
The Good, The Bad, and The Skinny
This is a warning to the newly trim, or those who seek a better body for all the wrong reasons: There is a dark side to losing weight. Maybe you’ve heard Yoda mention it… I’m talking about when things go to
3 Ways To Save While You Lose…
They say, “You can never be too rich or too thin.” We talk about the latter enough, but what can you do about the former? There are ways to get fit and stay frugal. Don’t let all those infomercials selling 30-disc