So I was in the gym today and noticed two separate people reading while “working out.” One was on a stairstepper and one was on an exercise bike. I see people doing this fairly regularly in my gym, actually. I don’t know about you, but when I exercise, there’s no way I could read anything at all. That’s because I am breathing heavily, sweating, and in constant motion. In short, it’s because... 

Let’s face it – most of us want to lose weight – whether it is those last ten pounds or a bigger goal, there are common obstacles for all of us.  It’s good to recognize these and then move on.  So many of us set unrealistic goals – we set ourselves up to fail.  Take a look at these top five obstacles to your weight loss goals. Going on a “diet”. Most people have success with diets,... 

When trying to lose weight, it’s common to feel like you need to completely eliminate Mexican food.  However, you can still enjoy Mexican food – with some modifications.  In fact, even on the Biggest Loser Bob and Julian took contestants out to eat at a local Mexican to teach them how to make healthy choices. You’ll have to learn to forgo your old favorites of enchiladas, chimichangas, and... 

For new mothers there is nothing better than looking at their little bundle of joy and just reveling in all that they represent and all that they will become, but what many new moms hate is their shape after the baby is born. So what are some effective weight loss tips for new mothers? Because your new baby will require a lot of love and attention it is hard to find time for a workout schedule, but... 

You’ve tried every diet that there is and with some you get great results for a little while and others just flat out don’t work. But sooner or later you find yourself right back to where you started and any weight loss that you may have enjoyed at first is gone and the scale is tipping at the same number as it was before you started the diet. Even worse you diet like crazy, get short term, mediocre... 

No matter how healthy your diet may be, when you go to a party, a bbq, or even dining on the patio – sometimes a drink just sounds good. Once you get that desire for a drink, there’s not much else that can quench that desire. Besides, isn’t red wine good for you after all? There are some smart choices when selecting an alcoholic beverage. Of course all of these recommendations are for drinks...