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Do you struggle to stay motivated with your fitness routine? If so, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are a number of ways to stay on track when it comes to personal fitness motivation. Here are a few strategies to keep yourself on the straight and narrow. [Read more]

What holds the biggest potential for dieting failure? Hunger! Whether you have the munchies while watching your favorite show or you skipped lunch at work and walk through the door starving, hunger can make you choose greasy, calorie-laden junk food. By the time it’s over, it’s too late: you’ve been stricken by binge-eating. Don’t let this happen to you. Be proactive by taking these five steps to binge-proof your house, your car, your office, in fact, your whole life. Senseless hunger can strike anywhere. [Read more]

It’s no secret that most people are looking to get into better shape and lose weight. But why do so many people start strong and then slowly lose their momentum? A study found that nearly 73% of individuals with New Year’s fitness goals gave them up. Hidden behind all the workout routines, diet plans and health regimens are some vital concepts that can become obscured.  These ideas become the pillars that support a successful fitness transformation.  [Read more]

We can all do with improving our general health, but working out needn’t be high-impact and intense. If you want to see the benefits of regular activity, there are plenty of low-impact exercises that you can do either in the comfort of your home or out and about. Just a half an hour of movement a day can improve your health and support weight loss in a sustainable way. By fitting these low-impact exercise ideas into your routine you will improve your fitness levels without harming your joints. [Read more]

When people are worried, scared or tense about things that may happen to them or are actually occurring around them, this is anxiety. It is actually a normal human response to stress, but learning how to manage it and live a healthy life is important. When anxiety becomes overwhelming and unmanageable, this is the time to get help. You can also learn to manage your anxiety so it does not overwhelm you. [Read more]

Kale is a leafy green vegetable which is grown for its edible leaves. A member of the cabbage family, the plants have either green or purple leaves with a slightly tough stem running through their middle. The edges of the leaves tend to be either flat or curly. Kale comes either whole or pre-chopped, and it can be eaten raw or cooked. This health-promoting vegetable can be commonly found in most stores the world over. [Read more]

More people than ever before have found themselves working from home these days. And though the perks are great, like no commute and holding Zoom meetings in your pajama pants, there are some downfalls. One of those downfalls is the ability to snack all day long. After all, the kitchen is right there, and the temptation to grab just a little something from the pantry during a work break is powerful. But mindless eating is a big contributor to weight gain. Too many calories that you don’t burn off end up getting stored as fat. And yet, it’s much harder to resist temptation when there is an easy path to get to it, like a pantry full of treats right down the hall. [Read more]

When you think of a cardio workout, you probably think of something that is arduous and not much fun — such as running. However, a great cardio workout doesn’t have to be that way. Dancing is actually one of the best forms of cardio there is. Here are three reasons why you should consider trying dance cardio. A good cardio workout is all about putting your heart through its paces. You need a strong cardiovascular system to be truly healthy. The heart is probably the body’s most important organ, and better cardio health extends lifespan and reduces risk for an enormous number of diseases. [Read more]

With so many jobs being converted to working from home, people are struggling to find alternatives to traditional methods of keeping weight down. Creating an at-home gym space is not an option for some. Due to fear of the pandemic, light walks and jogging have become something to avoid due to safety concerns. Isolation for long periods of time can also lead to depression and anxiety, which exacerbate the struggle to maintain proper eating habits during these trying times. Solutions exist thanks to advancements in technology that many are not yet aware of. [Read more]

Perhaps your goal is distant, but the journey to success has to begin somewhere. People who make their dreams come true are persistent. They understand they won’t get ahead straight away and will meet setbacks. It’s important you recognize problems are part of the package when you follow your dreams too. Here’s how to develop the right mindset and conditions to aid success. [Read more]