How many times have you said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday?” It may sound cliché, but one source says Monday is a very good time to start any diet or fitness regime. First, it comes at the start of a week, when your natural state of mind is thinking about serious business. You’re going back to work, getting into the swing of things again, and this mindset can help you when it comes to health and fitness.

Since Monday follows the weekend, it means you’ve had time to slouch off and relax. Perhaps that extra time …read more

I’ve noticed that there is a pattern in my weight loss and weight gain and I think that it has a lot to do with my relationships. I started running at age 39 and lost a good deal of weight. I found that running at least 20 miles a week allowed me to actually eat, but still lose weight. It was like magic… well, if hard work and sweat could be considered “magic.”
I began a new relationship and I was happy. My partner was a larger man and I got lazy and comfortable. I gained weight. Then, my relationship turned …read more

I think the spring weather naturally inspires people to be healthy and as a result I’ve seen an increase in health and wellness fairs across the U.S. these last few weeks. Fairs usually happen in churches (like this one in Michigan), are sponsored through a school or university (like this one in Missouri), or put together with the help of concerned folks in the community (like this fair in New York).
Health fairs are usually free and can give you some great tips on exercise and common conditions. Often blood pressure and diabetes screenings are done at these types …read more