Author: Alice Burron

What are your dreams for the future? How do you see yourself ten years from now? Would you like to be some place else? Would you like to try something different, or to accomplish a goal or dream? What drives us to want a new circumstance? The answer is growth. We are all programmed internally to want to grow, to mature, and to better ourselves and our environment. Life is a journey, but you control your destination. Here are seven ways to do just that. Set a goal. Without a goal it is easy to confuse activity with accomplishment. There…

After many years watching certain people consistently exercising day after day I took a poll and asked them what fitness habits keep them motivated to continue. I’ll share the top ten so that you can learn from their success. #1. Plan it into your schedule. Knowing when you will be exercising helps you to prepare: what to eat beforehand, what clothes to wear, and what to take along. Many work out very early in the morning and find that their day doesn’t feel interrupted. Some snack midmorning to prepare for a walk during their lunch break. #2. Enjoy what you…

I’m sure you’re no stranger to the feeling of being overwhelmed by too much to do. Often when this happens, people feel extremely busy, but accomplish little toward finishing their projects. By applying the following time management skills you can optimize your effort by concentrating as much of your time and energy as possible on the high payoff tasks. Even with limited time available, you will be able to achieve the greatest benefit possible. A To-Do List is the first thing to do. To-do Lists are actually just a way of capturing all of the tasks you have to complete…

If you’re over 40, have you wondered just how much exercise you should be getting? After all, you’re not as young as you used to be, and maybe some of those activities you did when you were younger aren’t so easy anymore. Could that be your body’s way of telling you that you need to slow down a bit? When you start to think along those lines, it almost makes you feel like you’re treating your body better if you take it easy a little bit. That line of thinking is flawed. In truth, the less active you are, the…

Would you be shocked if I told you that there are major benefits to feeding your children healthful food? You probably already know that healthful food builds children who think more clearly, are less prone to illness, and are stronger. You probably even know that children who eat healthfully may live longer, healthier lives, and can prevent obesity. You are probably already teaching these things to your children to ensure that healthful eating becomes part of their daily lifestyle, but there are some additional facts that might add to your healthful eating program. Teaching children to eat well may seem…

After losing a lot of weight, what can I do to get rid of all the extra loose skin that is sagging on my body? Congratulations on losing the weight! Your health is the most important reason to be concerned about your weight and being at a healthy weight is one of the most important factors for your overall health. However, for many, appearance plays a major role in wanting to lose weight, and get back in good physical condition. Losing a lot of weight, however, can lead to loose and saggy skin around areas of the body where fat…

Many believe that everyday pressures are greater now than they were in the past. This may or may not be true, but stress is a huge concern today, and it’s taking its toll on our bodies. High blood pressure, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, all can be linked to high stress. If adults are feeling this stress, it’s not surprising that our kids are, too. Creating mind/body awareness in our kids today is critical to ensure they are healthy tomorrow. Here are five ways to teach kids mind/body awareness so they can recognize physical and mental symptoms of stress and…

It’s no secret that exercise is good for your mind, body and spirit, but if you’re just beginning it may seem overwhelming at first. Where do you begin? What exercises should you be doing, and how much, how often and how hard should you exercise? Let’s make it simple. Starting an exercise program involves only two things: having the “right attitude” and “just doing it.” Do you view exercise as something you have to do? Maybe your doctor or spouse told you “You need to lose weight because your risk for heart disease is high.” True as it may be,…

How do professional Olympic athletes do it, anyway? They exercise day after day, sometimes even two or three times a day. What drives them to keep trying? I assume you, like me, are not a professional or Olympic athlete, nor do you have the desire to be one. It is hard enough to keep on a fitness routine for good health. How can you stay on track with your fitness and achieve a lifetime of fitness success? Here are 10 mental strategies athletes use, and will help you to a life-long journey of fitness success. #1. Decide on your goal.…

I think I’m at a plateau losing weight because its been several weeks and my weight loss has completely stopped! I currently weigh 185 pounds and I have been at this weight for about 2-3 weeks even though I have cut my calories down to 1,600-1,800 a day and I burn another 1,000 calories off with exercise every day. My diet has been working great for months but all of a sudden my weight loss just stopped. Please help! Almost everyone who has tried to lose weight has experienced the dreaded “plateau”. You may be doing all of the right…