Kids today are always telling each other to ‘live your best life; it’s a saying that seems to have become popular only recently, however, the youth of today have it right, it’s excellent advice, you should be ‘living your best life.’ So to do this, it means you need to live life in the best […]
As we go through life, things are going to be changing all of the time. We’ll go down so many different paths that will take us on a different journey — among these is our weight loss journey. I think our weight loss journey is as much about endings as it is about new beginnings. And […]
Whether you’re trying to get more active, to improve your mental health, or simply to get out of the home a little more often, walking is of tremendous benefit. It improves your energy levels, helps you get a more fulfilling sleep, and it gives you a chance to get away from the daily struggle of […]
When it comes to living more in tune with nature, there are many potential methods you can exercise to get fit naturally. For people who have enjoyed living in an urban environment their whole lives, it can be difficult to adapt to a more rugged and natural way of living. Not the least of which […]
We all know that there are several factors that affect our ability to maintain a healthy weight. Not all of them are things we can completely control. There have been a lot of studies into the connection between obesity and dementia in recent years. Some have suggested that we might be more at risk of […]
Weight loss makes us look and feel good, but that’s not where the goodness stops! Our weight can affect many areas of our lives, and it can be incredibly surprising to find out how. So, if you’ve been looking for a little more motivation to pick up that workout DVD, or to head to the gym […]
Your health habits matter. Not only do health habits collectively contribute to the daily way you feel, think and therefore act, but also health habits legitimately increase or decrease your lifespan, and the quality of life you can access. If you find that life has taken on a drab sense of feeling, and you’re desperately looking for […]
So, you’ve had bariatric surgery and think never again will food be a problem. Right? Well, its not quite that simple. Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool that helps you lose weight, but it is not a cure-all. Permanent weight loss requires more than a bariatric surgery. Permanent weight loss requires that we forever change the […]
Bill Streetman lost roughly half his body weight. He credits his success to defining his personal barriers to weight loss and developing “The 4 Strategies” to overcome them. Whether or not you opt for bariatric surgery as Bill did, The 4 Strategies will nonetheless help you to overcome your barriers to weight loss. Learn The […]
September: As a grade-schooler this month always signaled the start of the school year that was ushered with the purchase of school clothes. While my classmates went shopping at the local hot spot known as “The Mall,” the place to see and be seen, Mom and I would schlep over to the “Chubbies” department at […]
Those of us reading this article are all at different points along our “path to self.” Those just beginning to explore weight loss surgery are wondering if we really can manifest our heart’s desire of a thinner healthier body. While the vets, who having manifested those thinner healthier bodies, have newfound desires in other areas […]
Weight loss inspirational quotes help us to mentally stay on our journeys. Why this is important is health isn’t just about weight loss, eating right and exercising. It is also about taking care of yourself emotionally and mentally. Wisdom, an attitude adjustment, is needed when we strive to transform our physical bodies. Our “being” consists of […]
I’ve led a well-lived life after weight-loss surgery in 2003. Prior to that, when I was morbidly obese, I led a life half-lived. One might say I am making up for lost time. Years ago I came to the realization that my life is the dash between the date I was born and the date I die. […]
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