Looking Good: From The Inside Out

The way you feel on the inside is mirrored by your facial expression and posture. The way you feel about yourself shows in the way you act and speak. Motivation What does this have to do with fitness, you wonder. Well, in order to change the outside of your body, you have to change the inside first. You need to become aware of the reason you want to change and also find out what has kept you from changing in the past. Awareness is the first step. You are important, you are worth it, and you deserve to be your best. It's so easy to feel that way about someone else, like your children for … [Read more...]

Why Not To Focus On Your Meal

Traditionally we are told that we should be free of any distractions while eating, so that we can focus on what and how much we are eating, notice when we are full, and properly digest our food. I personally eat very slowly, chew my food thoroughly, and oftentimes put my utensils down between bites. I would consider that a healthy way of eating. However, I usually am not that focused or free from distractions when I eat. Now I've tried eating free of distractions, but what happened was that I would finish my meal in record time. I would eat bite after bite without putting my silverware down and … [Read more...]