The Simple Way to Get in Shape Jul 12 11:44am Writing about health and fitness, I admit I can get a little overly philosophical. This was put in perspective for me the other day when I was in the gym and saw a woman I see there only every three or four months. I looked over at her running on the... Read more

How to Break Junk Food's Vicious Cycle Jul 10 08:46am I'll be honest -- during these past two weeks, I haven't been eating great. I've kept up a rigorous exercise schedule, but my eating is ... how can I say? Emotional. Tortilla chips, chocolate, pizza, and a whole slew of other foods that I... Read more

Change Your Life By Only Half-Trying Jun 28 05:45am Today I had an appointment in a building with an incredibly slow elevator. The office I had to go to was on the 10 th floor, so on my way back down, there was no way I was going to wait eight minutes for an elevator that was going to stop at every... Read more

10 Ways to Dodge Stress Jun 20 04:57am Do you ever step outside of yourself while you're driving and think, "Man, I'm crazy -- who am I yelling at?" How about at the end of the day when your kids are full of life, questions, and energy and you’re ready to SNAP at one... Read more

The Secret to Success: Do You Have 15 Minutes? Jun 14 10:51am Recently I started working with a company that makes fitness equipment and has just moved into the exercise video market. Like most companies, it conducts a lot of studies regarding what types of products sell. One conclusion that came out of its... Read more

Sometimes You Have to Get Out of the Way to Get Healthy Jun 06 10:36am I've been dealing with a chronic knee injury for about 10 years. I've been with my husband for over 11 years, so he's been dealing with my knee as long as I have. The other day, I had an episode where my knee really wasn't feeling... Read more

No Time? Really? May 24 11:30am Whenever I hear people talk about the reasons they can't fit a workout into their day, I keep hearing "there's no time." I believe this is true to some degree (especially for working moms), but let me ask you a few questions. How... Read more

Addicted to Food May 18 08:18am I was busy as always writing strategies for people's relationship with food, and then something dawned on me. For some of you, it's not just about "Hey, cut back on your portions," or "Just eat real and living food." What... Read more

What's Your X Factor? May 09 09:36am I went to this really nice dinner at my friend's home the other night, and I heard a woman there say she wasn't eating any wheat (bread, pasta) or sugar (practically everything). My immediate reaction was, "Good for you -- you'll... Read more

Slow and Steady May 01 10:32am You don't have to make the change all at once. I love it when people wake up one day and say, "That's it. No sugar, pasta, bread, alcohol. I'm going to work out 18 hours a week, and no more fun." I wonder if it occurs to them... Read more