By: Timothy James 1. This has to be for you, not someone else. The reality is, a new body or a new relationship was never going to solve my problems. I had to ‘work out’ my inner self before I could feel good about my outer self. It’s like having an old, scratched-up cell phone that…
Details1. They Don’t Weigh Themselves Every Day Fewer things are more dispiriting than stepping onto the scales and finding out you’ve lost less weight than you thought. However, this doesn’t always mean that you’re not still on track. Only weigh once per week as directed and you’ll feel better mentally. 2. The Make Exercise…
Details1. Make your goal tangible. Establishing vague goals, like, “I want to be healthier,” or “I want to spend more time with my family,” won’t do you any good. You need to create concrete goals that describe the behavior you want to change. So rather than saying, “I want to be a better person,” ask…
Details“Never give up” is what we’re told throughout our lives, by our parents and by storybooks, by our teachers and coaches, and by our mentors and colleagues. The philosophy, which is idealistic, is that as long as you keep working hard, eventually you’ll get the result you want. You may have to find a new…
DetailsWillpower. Self-control. Self discipline. These are many names that all mean the same thing: having the mental strength and attitude to consciously do the things you know you must do. Yes – even when you don’t emotionally want to. When you learn how to improve your willpower, you learn how to strengthen a skill that…
DetailsGoals are the most powerful driving force in your life. When you stop setting goals, you stop enjoying all of the amazing rewards life has to offer you. I know this first hand. In 1999, my wife was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Her oncologist instructed me to keep her positive. I helped her to set…
DetailsI had no idea that I was using food to combat my emotions, and how that response was not only unhealthy for my body, but was a temporary Band-Aid to ease the current stressors in my life. Instead of going out to parties every weekend, I felt comfort in ordering a pizza and watching a movie.…
Details“Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” ~Benjamin Franklin You probably agree with that statement. But, for you (and everyone else) the problem is that good habits are hard to form and bad habits are easy to keep. It is certainly true for…
DetailsDepression symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are some realistic tips to help you get started and stay motivated. By: Mayo Clinic Staff When you have anxiety or depression, exercise often seems like the last thing you want to do. But once you get motivated, exercise can make a big difference. Exercise helps prevent and…
Details“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw I still remember this moment vividly, as if it had happened yesterday. My friend Ling and I were walking into a mall. I was dressed in the clothes I had been wearing for four months—baggy sweat pants, an oversized T-shirt, and flip-flops. In…
DetailsThis Diva in Cali lost 35 pounds and 13.5 inches during her 12 week transformation program! She began at 213 pounds and dropped to 178lbs, She went from a size XL to a size medium! The BEST and most meaningful part of her testimonial that she wrote is that the 12 weeks gave her the…
DetailsThe weekend days of the week are as important as our perfectly organized and scheduled work week days. It’s pretty easy to stay in our healthy routines during the week because we don’t have much time for anything else! The freedom that the weekend offers can be challenging and dangerous if you are not prepared. It is this time that you really need to…
Details