Every Day Wellbeing
Get real. When I was in my twenties, I had heaps of willpower. I would stay late at the office and get my butt to the gym first thing in the morning. But now it takes all the mental ... more
It’s another crazy day at work. The phone is ringing off the hook, yet another co-worker needs your attention, and your boss is anxious for the report that was due yesterday. So yo ... more
While many of us have an easy time showering other people with love, we find that Cupid has yet to hit us with the "body love" arrow. Don’t wait for Cupid! Begin today to ... more
These days, it seems that everyone is stressed. We all have too much to do and too little time to do it. Times are tough, money is tight, and deadlines are imminent. ... more
One morning I awoke and decided it was the perfect day to mix myself a "happiness cocktail." After indulging in my happy hour, I felt more than ready to take on the day! Just i ... more
Goal achievement, especially when it comes to health and fitness, can be a mystery. Most of us have no trouble with Step 1 (Setting the Goal). Setting a goal is the easy part, it's those other ... more
Feeling tired? Eat your energy food! These five key nutrients beat fatigue, improve your workout, and fight disease. Vitamin E Unless you've been living in a cave ... more
Going to the drug store lately can feel a little like a Saturday morning trip to the candy shop, with dozens and dozens of colorful vitamin and mineral supplements to choose from! Can’t you j ... more
Wake Up to the Importance of Exercise Working Out Improves Sleep Patterns You stayed up late last night to finish a project, woke up groggy only to realize that you&rsquo ... more
While total fitness may sound like a huge commitment and require hours and hours of exercise time, it's really not the case.What it is really about is balance. Not the balance beam kind of bala ... more
This may come as a surprise... but your attitude is more important than your aptitude in determining your success in life! Just how critical is attitude to achievement?Well, take a look at one ... more
Browsing one of the Russian websites I have recently found a little article claiming that music can affect our health both improving and worsening it. That sounded very interesting and I decided to ... more
Would you believe that one of the biggest contributors to your state of health is how stress free your home environment is? Those who live in stressful conditions in home or at work are much more l ... more
Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the yard? Does just thinking about it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of are nodding you ... more
ifteen years ago the doctor's suggested that we eat pasta as a good healthy food. They also thought we would possibly lose some weight by doing so. Now we are eighteen percent fatter. Why? ... more
There is a lot of controversy being thrown around these days as to whether organically grown foods are better than traditional. I thought I would give you some good reasons why it is better and how ... more
What many people don't know is that some diet and lifestyle changes may help to increase "good" cholesterol levels. Here are some of the contenders: 1. Orange Juice. Drinking thre ... more
If you're one of those rare breed of humans, it's a time when you bounce out of bed prepared for exercise, feeling energetic, mentally sharp, and ready to give the world a good dose of your ... more
Advice from the Food Standards Agency of the UK is to limit salt intake to six grams of salt a day, an amount that would not cover what some footballers lose in an hour according to one study. Pame ... more
It's raining outside. Your shoes are still wet from your last walking session. You really should just go out and exercise, but there's something good on TV. Maybe later... Sound familiar? N ... more
Overweight or not, emotional eating is a common yet often times not realized cause of weight problem. Have you ever eaten because of any other reason but hunger? When your stomach did not ruble, gr ... more
It's time to blow away the cobwebs and get into shape for summer. It makes you look good and feel good – and could even save your life. Mind Go out for a coffee:Dr Lindsay St Cla ... more
Eat fewer calories and get more physical activity. Health expert's stress this is the golden rule in managing weight - and it couldn't sound much simpler.So, why do we find this standard so ... more
Obesity in children is growing at an alarming rate. More children are over-weight and obese than ever before. What is the reason children are getting so fat? There are many factors that are causing ... more
With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But hibernating is for bears. As humans it's important to stay active through all four seasons ... more
What is Nutrient Density? How do you decide which foods you want to eat? Flavor? Texture? Convenience? Comfort? Many people choose the foods they eat based on immediate gratification, without muc ... more
JIM Carrey has spoken passionately about anti-depression drugs, stating they don't work for the disease, which the funny guy actor revealed he has been battling his entire life.Carrey, who appe ... more
There’s no doubt about it: trying to lose weight can be a stressful thing! There’s nothing like trying to stick to a “simple” weight loss plan for bringing you face-to-face ... more
“I am addicted to sugar!” I here you say.Sure, there is some truth to this, but by following my three powerful steps you can break free from food cravings.When you eat carbohydrates (in ... more
The biggest nutrition question - Q: When is the latest time I should eat my last meal? By Matt O’Neill, BScMSc(Nut&Diet) My Spring Detox Secrets By Matt O’Neill, BScM ... more
We’ve all heard the saying, “Use it or lose it!” and can picture getting somewhat soft and flabby if we don’t keep up our exercise regime. But based on a new research, our m ... more
You might be watching what you eat, but you also need to keep a close eye on what you drink. Liquid calories slide down so easily and are not well regulated by natural appetite mechanisms, so you can ... more
Old Wives Tales & Fun Ways to "Guess" Pink or Blue: There are no shortage of people out there telling you non-medical ways to find out the sex of your baby. Many of these ways are inaccurate old wive ... more
A: I’ve been asking this one hundreds of times. This query actually, really asks... "Will food I eat at night turn into fat?" It will if what you eat at night pushes you up over your calorie limit f ... more
Sitting on an Exercise Ball at Work After years of trying to find comfortable, ergonomic desk chairs, many workers are opting to ditch the chairs altogether to sit on an exercise ball during their ... more
Question: I only sleep 5-6 hours each night. Is this really a big deal? Expert Answer: Sleep is instrumental to good health and even weight loss. A disruption in your hormones and your different m ... more
Procrastination. Putting off until tomorrow what you could do today. Is there a more counterproductive habit? It causes more stress and anxiety than the Grinch in December. Procrastination solves ... more
Question: I assume it's not a good idea to exercise when one has a cold. What are your thoughts on this? Expert Answer Great question! When you are sick, you need to pay careful attention to what ... more
Your goals may not come easy. There is no accomplishment without work, and no "win" without something to beat. It's easy to get discouraged when roadblocks appear--in fact, it's only natural. You've i ... more
Stretching is traditionally tacked on as an afterthough to the end of an exercise program and performed only if you have spare time. Let's look at why it deserves more respect... You know the drill ... more
It cannot talk yet it speaks to you. Some days it makes you giddy with delight. Other days it puts you into a deep depression. It judges you on a superficial level. The thought of it is enough to worr ... more
Nutrient timing is the hot new nutrition term buzzing around gym floors and PT classes. With a mountain of mixed information on the topic how can you put the science of eating around exercise into pr ... more
Start Small Quite possibly the biggest mistake people make is pushing the accelerator too soon. You can’t lose 20 pounds in a week. But you can lose one. Taking small bites and chewing slowly ha ... more
Exercising early in the morning "jump starts" your metabolism, keeping it elevated for hours, sometimes for up to 24 hours! As a result, you'll be burning more calories all day long--just because you ... more
Your job sucks. Your relationship is worse. You hate the way you look—and feel. You don’t want to wake up in the morning and can’t wait to go to bed at night. You are not alone. Millions of men ... more
It's inevitable. If you exercise on a consistent basis, life will almost always interfere in one way or another and, often, the interference comes in the form of an injury or a sudden illness. It happ ... more
American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) in Indianapolis showed that flip flops give no support and alter your walking pattern in ways that can lead to foot and leg pain. "Thongs are not designed for ... more
A strong back is the first place to start for good health. Did you know that simple things like awkwardly getting out of a chair at the office incorrectly or lifting a box in the storeroom can put ... more
Do you feel that stress is running your life? If you feel that stress is continually clawing at you or threatening to disrupt your enjoyment of life, you’re not the only one! Recent clinical studies ... more
Get up and get moving! Depression can be one of the most debilitating experiences in life. It makes you tired, so tired you want to go to bed and never get up. It can be a challenge to pull yoursel ... more
Every year around this time, a big truck comes to our house, backs up and dumps a gigantic pile of mulch in the driveway. Then, my husband and I shovel it into a wheelbarrow and run around the yard, d ... more
Working out to videos is a great way to exercise; it's cheap, you can workout regardless of the weather, it's convenient and there are tons of great videos with excellent instructors. On the downside, ... more
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, major earthquakes and extreme blizzards could leave you trapped without electricity for a period of time. If the area in which you live is prone to any of these types of ... more
Is it better to walk indoors on the treadmill, outside on a track, sidewalk, or path? The workouts are similar, but have some basic differences. Calories on the Treadmill vs. Outside Walking Us ... more
Some alternative diets can be time-consuming to follow, because they require you to make most meals from scratch. These are some kitchen gadgets that can help save time: Mini-blender The appeal ... more
If you’re looking for a great way to kick start your New Year fitness resolution – get a dog! Seriously, there is very positive research linking having a pet and fitness levels. Let’s take a loo ... more
Stress and Exercise: Look Better, Feel Better As our society becomes more health-conscious, there has been an increased focus on the importance of exercise. Many people exercise to control weight a ... more
One of the scary things about quitting smoking (aside from going insane with nicotine withdrawals) is the fear of gaining weight. According to studies, the average smoker gains about 3.5kg after quitt ... more
No one is exempt from having stress in their life, and we are all affected by it at some time or another. Stress is more or less a part of living, but we can learn to deal with it and reduce stress. ... more
Metabolism is simply the total of all body processes that burn calories at your basal metabolic rate plus your activity factor. When it comes to improving your metabolism, there's good news and bad ne ... more
Exercise programs don't "fail" and neither do the people who try them. What happens, however, is that many people don't understand what it takes for them to be successful with any exercise program. ... more
Our fascination with self-improvement shows no signs of waning, and there's no shortage of new exercise trends aimed at helping us meet our health goals. Watchers of fitness trends say the road to bet ... more
EXERCISE will be compulsory in every NSW daycare centre and junk food will be phased out under a NSW Health Department plan to fight childhood obesity. Regulation foods and fitness programs will be ... more
Water is an essential component of the human body and is critical to successful weight loss and exercising. Yet many people don't understand the importance of staying well-hydrated and what it takes t ... more
Here are some everyday, helpful hints to get you started, keep you going, and help you stick to your diet. 1. Never leave home "starving." Always have a light snack before eating dinner in a restau ... more
Let's face it....losing weight and feeling great isn't easy. BUT the journey is well worth it! Many people commit to their health and well-being via a New Year's resolution. Why not? The New Year i ... more
In my fitness consulting business, I get the opportunity to talk with people from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight loss goals. Whether their goal is to lose weight, gain muscl ... more
