The endorphins from my run this morning had their way with me. It was such a glorious, clear summer morning here in Murrieta, and though my body protested, my mind was clear and full of creativity when I got home. I was disappointed at the state of my breakfast options, so decided to whip up
As you work toward your weight loss goal, one of the things you may notice is a yo-yo effect. You lose a few pounds, then gain a pound or two, then lose a few more pounds, and so on. Usually this is not the result of an ineffective weight loss plan, but rather a fluctuation
Stress seems to be a way of life for most of us, but it can wreak havoc on our health. Those who suffer chronic stress get sick more often, due to the negative effects on their immune systems. Stress can also affect your mental health by causing anxiety and depression. And it can even affect
It may seem as if skipping meals would help you lose weight, but the opposite is actually true. Research has demonstrated that eating breakfast is one of the most important habits that contribute to successful, long-term weight loss.*Though it may seem counter-intuitive, people who eat breakfast every day actually consume fewer calories overall, ingest
You know exercise is important in meeting your weight loss goals, so why aren’t you doing it? If the producers of Family Feud asked that question in a survey of 100 people, it’s likely that the top answer would be, “I don’t have time!”. Between the demands of a career, housework, taking care of children,
When you’re making lifestyle changes aimed at weight loss and improved health, one of the dietary suggestions you’ll likely see over and over again is to eat fish several times per week. If you’re asking yourself, “What’s the big deal about fish?” consider the following health benefits of consuming the Omega-3 fatty acids found in
Many families are digging themselves out of the financial hole that the 2008 fallout landed them in. They may be employed, but with the debt burden and cost of living that most are carrying it seems almost impossible to get ahead. Finding ways to expand income potential is of primary importance and doing it in
It seems that every few years, a new health or weight loss fad comes along, promising drastic results in a ridiculously short period of time. Don’t eat meat, eat only meat, cut out alcohol, drink lots of wine, count those calories, just exercise more – do any of these sound familiar? You’ve tried them
When you’re losing weight, bad advice can be one of your worst enemies. You may have read some weight loss advice on Facebook, or maybe a friend swears that some crazy method worked for her cousin’s best friend’s neighbor. There are dozens of weight loss myths out there, but this one is particularly dangerous –
As you’re working toward your weight loss goal, you probably keep several things in mind. You know that a healthy diet is important, exercise really helps, and you need to burn more energy than you consume. But there’s actually a secret ingredient that many people overlook, often because they’re working so hard to accomplish their